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SOMETHING FISHY IS GOING ON
When something smells rotten, it is always likely that something dubious is causing this odor. The recent actions of the Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR), the tax arm of the Philippines, against…
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Manny brings back Oscar tiff
MACAU ? Manny Pacquiao?s decisive win over Brandon Rios reminded trainer Freddie Roach of the Filipino icon?s masterful showing in thrashing Oscar de la Hoya five years ago even though BamBam finished…
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More speed, less power
MACAU ? It was Manny Pacquiao?s speed, not power, that led to Brandon Rios? crushing defeat at the Cotai Arena inside the Venetian Resort Hotel here last Sunday morning. A lot of…
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A LION IN WINTER, BUT STILL A LION
A badly wounded Philippines got a much needed dose of morphine Sunday when Manny Pacquiao returned to the ring and easily beat Brandon Rios in Macau. It was not the spectacular knockout…
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Why Rios stayed on his feet
MACAU ? Manny Pacquiao failed to knock out Brandon Rios in their 12-round bout for the vacant WBO International welterweight crown at the Cotai Arena inside the Venetian Resort Hotel here Sunday…
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Manny takes pity on Rios
MACAU ? Freddie Roach said yesterday Manny Pacquiao could?ve taken Brandon Rios out in the last two rounds but let him off the hook because he took pity on the brawler nicknamed…
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Manny leaves future up to Bob
MACAU ? With a glint in his eye, Manny Pacquiao declined to reveal whom he?d like to fight next and left the decision up to Top Rank chairman Bob Arum. One of…
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A country’s favorite son will fight for a nation in distress
The sport of boxing, the name Manny Pacquiao and the country of the Philippines go hand in hand with each other. In recent years, all three form a manifestation of national pride,…
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Factors of consequence
MACAU ? Breaking down the facts and figures of the fight between Manny Pacquiao and Brandon Rios at the Cotai Arena in the Venetian Resort Hotel here this morning, you end up…
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Manny ready for whatever Rios brings
MACAU ? Manny Pacquiao hasn?t looked this confident in a long, long time. Glowing with a positive aura, Pacquiao greeted well-wishers in his North 38th floor suite at the Venetian Resort Hotel,…
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Roach says Manny has his back
MACAU ? Freddie Roach said Manny Pacquiao won?t let the ?bad guys? get away with their shenanigans and promised ?I?ll take care of it,? alluding to the punishment he intends to inflict…
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PACQUIAO vs RIOS: THE MACAU MASSACRE
This Saturday night which will be Sunday morning Macau time, Manny Pacquiao attempts to climb back on the horse that bucked him and ride that thing in to the sunset of his…
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A BOXER AND A COUNTRY AT THE CROSSROADS
It is an all too familiar scenario. Manny Pacquiao goes into a battle against the backdrop of his country reeling from natural or man-made disasters. This time, the conditions are much more…
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Donaire admits near slip-up
MANILA, Philippines - Nonito Donaire Jr. came dangerously close to losing to Vic Darchinyan in their recent rematch in Corpus Christi, Texas, but trailing in two of the three judges scorecards, the…
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Ex-Donaire sparmate chases own dream
MANILA, Philippines - Cebu?s Bruno Escalante, who used to spar with former four-time world champion Nonito Donaire Jr., takes a major step forward in his boxing career when he battles southpaw Michael…
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Ward vs. Rodriguez: Will ring rust make this fight more competitive?
Ward. It will have been just over 14 months since the last time Andre Ward graced the HBO airwaves as a fighter when he enters the ring this Saturday to face unbeaten…
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Fight on Leyte, Samar and Cebu
It is so hard to concentrate on other matters of the world once news and images of Leyte, Samar and Cebu come parading before our very eyes. Suddenly everything takes a backseat,…
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Donaire may delay return home
MANILA, Philippines - Nursing a slight fracture in his right cheekbone, former four-time world boxing champion Nonito Donaire Jr. said yesterday he will wait for doctors? orders before deciding when to come…
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NOVEMBER 24 TOOWOOMBA FIGHT CARD TO HELP RAISE MONEY FOR THE PHILIPPINE PEOPLE
Not only will the Sunday afternoon card at Smithy's Gym on the 24th of November showcase some of the up and coming talent from Toowoomba and the Darling downs as well as…
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CAN THE FLASH OUTFOX THE JACKAL?
Nonito Donaire was staring at the specter of another perplexing defeat before his left hook bailed him out. Vic Darchinyan did make a few modifications, wary that lightning may strike twice at…
