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Back on the throne

By Joaquin Henson, PhilBoxing.com Sun, 22 Jul 2018

KUALA LUMPUR. It was vintage Manny Pacquiao back in the ring to re-establish himself as one of the world?s most exciting fighters despite his age, demands on his time in the Senate and breaking away f…

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Malaysia raves over Manny

By Joaquin Henson, PhilBoxing.com Sun, 22 Jul 2018

KUALA LUMPUR. Newly-crowned WBA welterweight champion Manny Pacquiao captivated the Malaysian press and fans with his seventh round stoppage of Lucas Matthysse to wrest the 147-pound crown as a look-a…

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Calm corner, calm fighter

By Joaquin Henson, PhilBoxing.com Fri, 20 Jul 2018

KUALA LUMPUR. Conditioning coach Justin Fortune said the key to keeping a fighter clam during a bout is a calm corner and that?s exactly how it was when Manny Pacquiao stopped Lucas Matthysse at 2:43 …

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Donaires in reunion for Super Series?

By Joaquin Henson, PhilBoxing.com Thu, 19 Jul 2018

There?s a possibility that the father-and-son team of Nonito Donaire, Sr. and Jr. may get together again for the World Boxing Super Series where eight of the world?s top bantamweights will compete in …

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Uniting nations through boxing

By Joaquin Henson, PhilBoxing.com Wed, 18 Jul 2018

KUALA LUMPUR. Newly-crowned WBA welterweight champion Manny Pacquiao recently made history by assembling the first boxing card ever to feature fighters from 13 different countries on the same bill. ?I…

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Sleepless nights for Elordes

By Joaquin Henson, PhilBoxing.com Wed, 18 Jul 2018

KUALA LUMPUR. Not too many know that Johnny and Liza Elorde were behind the logistical and physical arrangements of the weigh-in and the ?Fight of Champions? here last weekend. It was no easy task and…

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'Big shot' awaits Manny

By Joaquin Henson, PhilBoxing.com Wed, 18 Jul 2018

KUALA LUMPUR. Head trainer Buboy Fernandez said yesterday newly-crowned WBA welterweight champion Manny Pacquiao has two up to three more fights left before hanging up his gloves and what?s down the r…

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Manny's 105 uppercut did the trick

By Joaquin Henson, PhilBoxing.com Mon, 16 Jul 2018

KUALA LUMPUR. Head trainer Buboy Fernandez said yesterday the punch that set the table for Manny Pacquiao?s seventh round disposal of defending WBA welterweight champion Lucas Matthysse was the left u…

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Matthysse spits out mouthpiece to quit

By Joaquin Henson, PhilBoxing.com Mon, 16 Jul 2018

KUALA LUMPUR. Las Vegas-based referee Kenny Bayless said he waved off the fight when defending WBA welterweight champion Lucas Matthysse spat out his mouthpiece and dropped to one knee, indicating he?…

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Matthysse more dangerous than Horn

By Joaquin Henson, PhilBoxing.com Sun, 15 Jul 2018

Conditioning coach Justin Fortune considers WBA welterweight champion Lucas Matthysse a more dangerous opponent for Manny Pacquiao than Jeff Horn because of his punching power but the downside is the …

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Manny won't initiate, says Buboy

By Joaquin Henson, PhilBoxing.com Sun, 15 Jul 2018

KUALA LUMPUR. Head trainer Buboy Fernandez has advised Manny Pacquiao not to initiate action against WBA welterweight champion Lucas Matthysse and instead, wait for the Argentinian to make the first m…

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Algieri says it could be one-sided

By Joaquin Henson, PhilBoxing.com Sun, 15 Jul 2018

Algieri. KUALA LUMPUR. Former WBO lightwelterweight champion Chris Algieri is in town to do TV analysis of the WBA welterweight title fight between defending belt-holder Lucas Matthysse of Argentina a…

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KL card by the numbers

By Joaquin Henson, PhilBoxing.com Sun, 15 Jul 2018

KUALA LUMPUR----It?s been a year since Manny Pacquiao lost his WBO welterweight title to Jeff Horn under disputed circumstances in Brisbane and the ring icon has a chance to prove himself worthy of an…

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Donaire signs up for Super Series

By Joaquin Henson, PhilBoxing.com Sat, 14 Jul 2018

Former five-time world boxing champion Nonito Donaire, Jr. is chasing a new dream to become the undisputed bantamweight titleholder with his inclusion in the eight-man Super Series, a knockout tournam…

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Hall of Fame judge tapped for KL bout

By Joaquin Henson, PhilBoxing.com Wed, 11 Jul 2018

The cast of judges for WBA welterweight champion Lucas Matthysse?s first title defense against Manny Pacquiao in Kuala Lumpur on Sunday is still being finalized and so far, the only sure official is S…

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Somodio says Manny too quick for Lucas

By Joaquin Henson, PhilBoxing.com Tue, 10 Jul 2018

Take it from the man who worked two fights opposite WBA welterweight champion Lucas Matthysse of Argentina. Trainer Freddie Roach?s chief assistant Marvin Somodio said yesterday even at 39, Manny Pacq…

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Manny sharp as ever, says Gibbons

By Joaquin Henson, PhilBoxing.com Mon, 09 Jul 2018

Las Vegas-based international matchmaker Sean Gibbons is convinced Manny Pacquiao will dethrone WBA welterweight champion Lucas Matthysse of Argentina in Kuala Lumpur on July 15 either by a clear deci…

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Manny reprises killer moves

By Joaquin Henson, PhilBoxing.com Wed, 04 Jul 2018

Manny Pacquiao has rediscovered the killer formula that transformed him into a global boxing icon and looks more determined than ever to score a resounding win over WBA welterweight champion Lucas Mat…

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GAB steps in to resolve row

By Joaquin Henson, PhilBoxing.com Sun, 01 Jul 2018

GAB chairman Abraham Mitra said yesterday the government agency overseeing professional sports will summon the opposing parties involved in the contractual dispute over WBO and WBC No. 1 featherweight…