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Roach sees Bradley next for Manny
MANILA, Philippines - The candidates? list from which to choose Manny Pacquiao?s next opponent for a fight tentatively on April 12 in Las Vegas is narrowing down to WBO welterweight champion Timothy…
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Broner vs. Maidana: Will Chino shut Broner’s mouth or will Adrian?s speed be too much of a problem for Marcos?
The old saying "If you build it they will come" rings true for boxing. In 2013 the two biggest networks and promoters have improved the quality of their product despite engaging in…
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Farenas eyes win, shot at world crown
MANILA, Philippines - Losing isn?t an option for battled-scarred southpaw Michael (Hammer Fists) Farenas as the Sorsogon brawler takes on Mexico?s unpredictable Jesus (Chito) Rios in a 12-round bout headlining a 12-fight…
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MANNY, MAYBE IT’S TIME TO CLEAN HOUSE
Manny Pacquiao's name has been in the news lately, both for good and bad reasons. The boxing icon slash cultural figure of the Philippines has been the staple of media outlets in…
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?Ghost? appears to haunt Pacman
MANILA, Philippines - WBC No. 8 welterweight contender Robert (The Ghost) Guerrero has declared himself available to fight Manny Pacquiao next and boldly predicted the match will be a pay-per-view blockbuster. In…
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PINOY SPORTSMEN PAY TRIBUTE TO MANDELA
?Sports has the power to change the world. It has the power to inspire. It has the power to unite people in a way that little else can.? ? NELSON MANDELA With…
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INSIDE SPORTS – BOB ARUM: ONE OF A KIND
Arum. Top Rank promoter Bob Arum turns 83 this weekend and for all his faults, real or imagined, you?ve got to admire the man and what he?s done for boxing and on…
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Malingaggi vs. Judah & Trout vs. Lara: Four highly skilled fighters two 50-50 fights
This weekend fight fans will get the whole kit and caboodle when it comes to the variety of fights and the style in which these combatants will fight with. Showtime has a…
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Manny, Anson, Gerry vow to improve lot of Pinoy pugs
The days of exploiting Filipino boxers will soon be over. And the days, too, when the Philippines was on top of the boxing world with 10 of its fighters owning a world…
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Rigondeaux vs. Agbeko & Tapia vs. Kirkland: Return of the 122 King and a classic prospect versus vet matchup
This coming weekend boxing fans get quite a treat with a plethora of fights to choose from. This article will focus on the return of the Super Bantamweight King Guillermo Rigondeaux facing…
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ALA?s animal farm
The ALA stable?s two world champions are named after animals. WBO minimumweight titlist Merlito Sabillo is the Tiger while WBO lightflyweight king Donnie Nietes is the Snake. They were let loose in…
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PACMAN vs TAXMAN: And the winners is … Ay Mali!
These probably are the words now being uttered by people tasked with collecting taxes, including Bureau of Internal Revenue commissioner Kim Henares as an offshoot of the agency?s controversial decision to freeze…
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HIV AND THE FIGHT GAME
December 1 is World AIDS Day. For a quarter of a century, this day has served as as an occasion to raise public awareness and educate people about the continuing spread of…
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Manny?s back on track
Coming off nearly a one-year layoff and two setbacks in a row, Manny Pacquiao knew losing wasn?t an option in battling roughhouser Brandon (BamBam) Rios at the Cotai Arena inside the Venetian…
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Unbeaten fighters could steal show
MANILA, Philippines - In a showdown between unbeaten fighters, WBO minimumweight champion Merlito Sabillo takes on Nicaraguan No. 1 challenger Carlos Buitrago and the consensus is the 12-round bout will steal the…
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NOTES FROM MACAU
The recently concluded mega fight between superstars Manny Pacquiao and Brandon Rios in Macao, China was a rousing success. And I had the great privilege of covering the fight dubbed as "The…
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MANNY READY FOR MAYWEATHER?
Floyd Mayweather, Sr. said the other day Manny Pacquiao looked impressive in beating Brandon Rios in Macau because BamBam had nothing to show and dared the Filipino icon to face either Robert…
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Back to the US for Manny?
It appears likely that with his career resurrected, Manny Pacquiao will make a triumphant return to Las Vegas for his next fight, tentatively on April 12, and the opponent could be WBO…
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Aljoe?s latest discovery
Aljoe Jaro has unveiled a new world title prospect in Hong Kong?s Rex Tso Sing-yu and the Binangonan, Rizal, retired fighter ? now a successful promoter, manager and trainer ? is open…
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Finally, recognition for Nietes
WBO lightflyweight champion Donnie (Ahas) Nietes broke into the top 100 pound-for-pound ratings by The Ring Magazine at No. 69 and is out to prove he deserves the citation in staking his…
