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Boxing body to honor GMA
THE World Boxing Council will present a special award to President Gloria Arroyo during the opening ceremony of the prestigious body?s 45th Annual Convention slated from November 11 to 17 at the…
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The Pacquiao chronicles (and then some)
COVERING a Manny Pacquiao boxing match is always an adventure of sorts. You never know what to expect. As the clich? goes, the only thing you can expect is the unexpected. Bernabe…
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Ara Mina blows up over Manny Pacquiao and “Lupang Hinirang” issues
Sexy actress Ara Mina is obviously starting to show traces of irritability and extreme discomforts at all the Manny Pacquiao intrigues hounding her. "Sana ?yong mga involved na tao magsalita na rin.…
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One-on-one with Bob Arum, Ana Julaton and Freddie Roach
While all eyes were on the two fighters, Manny Pacquiao of General Santos, Philippines, and Marco Antonio Barrera of Guadalajara, Mexico, there were a lot of things going on with other personalities…
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PACQUIAO-MARQUEZ REMATCH IS THE MOST LOGICAL CHOICE
Most boxing fans would want to witness another face off between Manny Pacquiao and World Boxing Council super featherweight champion Juan Manuel Marquez. This is if in case Marquez hurdles American contender…
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Biggest boxing gab since ?Thrilla?
THE Philippines again becomes the epicenter of the boxing world when it hosts the 45th World Boxing Council (WBC) Convention from November 11 to 17 at the Manila Hotel. Games and Amusement…
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PACQUIAO WANTS VALERO NEXT
If he is to decide, Filipino ring icon Manny Pacquiao wants to fight next Edwin Valero, even citing the undefeated Venezuelan knockout artist as the reason why he wants to stay in…
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PACQUIAO-BARRERA HAD ALMOST 350,000 PPV BUYS
Filipino ring idol Manny Pacquiao?s rematch with Mexican legend Marco Antonio Barrera did almost 350,000 pay-per-view buys which was equal to the number of buys in each of the fights in the…
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Hero?s welcome for Pacquiao
KORONADAL CITY ? General Santos City is all set to welcome its pride, World Boxing Council superfeather weight champion Manny Pacquiao, who is set to arrive Tuesday. ?Everything is ready. We are…
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Diaz demands 7-figure purse to face Manny
David Diaz, the WBC lightweight champion who is being considered as Manny Pacquiao?s next opponent, said a title fight with the Filipino champion will only take place if the price is right.…
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Boom-boom on Dec. 2
BOHOLANO sensation Rey ?Boom-Boom? Bautista swears to regain his ring glory on Dec. 2 at the Araneta Coliseum in Cubao, Quezon City. Bautista will fight Mexican WBC Fecombox 122-lb. champion Antonio Meza…
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BARCELONA BEATEN IN PABA TITLE FIGHT
Former Philippine champion Eric Barcelona has been beaten in a Pan Asia Boxing Association bantamweight title fight by champion Tabtimdaeng Na Rachawat in Lopburi which is about 150 kilometers northeast of Bangkok,…
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“NON-FIGHT” NOTES FROM PACQUIAO-BARRERA
THE ?WEAK? FIGHT SPOKE FOR ITSELF San Francisco, CA-There is no other to break down the fight between Manny Pacquiao and Marco Antonio Barrera that has not already been written or said.…
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GMA, boxing greats to grace WBC confab
Add President Arroyo?s name to the growing list of distinguished guests to the 45th World Boxing Council Convention, which the country is hosting on Nov. 11 to 17 at the Manila Hotel.…
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Expats, Indons rave over Pacman feat
JAKARTA, Indonesia ? Shortly after the Manny Pacquiao ? Oscar Larios bout at the Araneta Coliseum on July 2, 2006, I traveled to Jakarta and stayed at the JW Marriott hotel located…
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Pacquiao fight makes a killing
THE LAS Vegas rematch between Manny Pacquiao and Marco Antonio Barrera generated an estimated 350,000 buys and drew a live gate of $ 3 million, The San Antonio Express News reported yesterday.…
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The Baby Bull is the Energizer Bunny
JUAN Diaz fascinates me. What he lacks in one-punch knockout power, he makes up for by sheer aggression and ferocity. There?s nobody in boxing right now who throws eight- punch combinations. And…
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Barrera wise to wrap up his Hall of Fame career
Should Manny Pacquiao ever bring his two-fisted magic act to San Antonio again, the only thing we know for sure is who his opponent won't be. If bored by retirement, Marco Antonio…
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THE STUFF OF DREAMS? AGAIN
(Manila, Philippines) -- It was the stuff of wild and surreal dreams of every professional pool player. To play for their sport?s top honor in a colorful, exotic land where the game…
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Rick Glaser: Manny Pacquiao Is Punched Ticket, Juan Diaz Will Finish His Boxing Career!
CHICAGO --Rick ?Racoon? Glaser, the boxing agent, is based in Buffalo which is all the more appropriate given that he is the furtive operative who delivered ?Baby Bull? Juan Diaz to Don…
