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Will to Win Preview
Marco Antonio Barrera has wanted to avenge his 2003 loss to Manny Pacquiao for four years now. This Saturday, in what is likely to be Barrera's last big fight, he gets his…
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BARRERA READY TO SILENCE CRITICS
Marco Antonio Barrera says he's ready to confound the critics again by beating Manny Pacquiao. The 'Baby-Faced Assassin' will start as underdog when he meets the Pacman in an eagerly-awaited rematch in…
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Pinoy bigshots and boxing odds
LAS VEGAS - When Manny Pacquiao slugs Marco Antonio Barrera this Sunday, he will be doing so before a ringside crowd thick with Pinoy bigshots. Among those who are already here in…
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Las Vegas Diary: Leg room
LAS VEGAS - When I checked in at a kiosk for my flight, the automated machine asked if I was interested in a seat with more ?leg room.? More leg room? Oh…
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CONCEPCION, GESTA WIN BY TKO
Two fighters identified with Team Pacquiao have scored impressive TKO victories two days before Manny Pacquiao himself steps into the ring against Marco Antonio Barrera, determined to keep the winning streak going.…
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Pacquiao battling distractions<br>Phillipines’ favorite son faces rematch with Barrera
Though Freddie Roach is among the most respected trainers in boxing, he's not always in charge when he's working with Manny Pacquiao. While other world champions obediently line up for a few…
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CompuBox Analysis: Pacquiao vs. Barrera
Manny Pacquiao a 2 ?-1 favorite, in a rematch of his dominating performance vs. Marco Antonio Barrera four years ago, when he entered the Alamodome ring as a 4-1 underdog. Manny survived…
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ALL EYES ARE SET ON MANDALAY BAY
Manny Pacquiao will fight Marco Antonio Barrera in a rematch on October 6 at Mandalay Bay Resort Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas for the WBC International Super Featherweight Title. Their first…
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Freedom Fighter Bob Arum Rides To Rescue For Pinoy Scribes Recah Trinidad, Hermie Rivera!
They were stripped and then they weren?t. A firestorm erupted in Las Vegas when respected Filpino reporters Recah Trinidad and Hermie Rivera were told their approved media credential to cover the Manny…
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Freddie Roach Bugging Out Pacquaio Trainer’s Vow: Steer Clear Of Joan Guzman, Aim At JM Marquez Next!
Manny Pacquaio trainer Freddie Roach has told intimates that he wants to keep the Pacman away from a fight with undefeated WBO junior lightweight champion Joan Guzman at all costs. In recent…
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The Top Ten Reasons Why Manny Pacquiao Destroys Barrera
There are two sides to every coin, story, and pizza. While most of the Manny Pacquiao supporters were foaming at the mouth due to my list of why Barrera would defeat their…
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Can Barrera Chalk-up an Upset?
Recently, I watched the fights of Manny Pacquiao that commenced from November 2003 to April 2007. His opponents that I picked up in the span of four years were Marco Antonio, Manuel…
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Like Elephant, Pacman Works For Peanuts<br>Manny Pacquaio, Marco Antonio Barrera Bout Contracts Show $2 Million To Each!
There is one place where Manny Pacquaio and Marco Antonio Barrera are dead even. Pacman is the huge betting favorite and it?s hard to find any boxing pundit, other than Boxingconfidential?s eccentric…
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CONCEPCION WINS IN TERRIFIC FIGHT
North American Boxing Federation super bantamweight champion Bernabe Concepcion has won by a ninth round TKO over Mexican Sal Garcia in what was described as a terrific fight at the Hard Rock…
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Team RSR Fight Picks: Manny Pacquiao Vs Marco Antonio Barrera & Sam Peter Vs Jameel McCline
This Saturday, October 6th, boxing fans are treated to a double header of quality fights. Unfortunately they will not be aired on the same network, as HBO and Showtime have chosen to,…
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Manny Pacquiao’s traveling circus
LAS VEGAS -- For Freddie Roach, it was like being a hard-working father returning home early from a long business trip. Instead of being greeted by his children's adoring hugs, there was…
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The Fight: Manny Pacquiao Vs Marco Antonio Barrera II
Marco Antonio Barrera, 63-5, 42 KO?s, Vs. WBC International Super Featherweight Champion Manny Pacquiao, 44-3-2, 35 KO?s, will be set for 12 rounds and will take place this Saturday at the Mandalay…
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Mexican media for Pacquiao
LAS VEGAS ? Although it obviously pains them, the cr?me dela cr?me of the Mexican boxing media is for Manny Pacquiao. Sergio Abarca of Notimex, the government-owned news agency, believes Marco Antonio…
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Manny Pacquiao drops distractions long enough to focus on Barrera
Though Freddie Roach is among the most respected trainers in boxing, he's not always in charge when he's working with Manny Pacquiao. While other world champions obediently line up for a few…
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Pacquiao puts ‘ordinary’ skills to test in Barrera rematch
In Manny Pacquiao, we have a fighter who has not yet reached his peak. So says his trainer, classy Freddie Roach. In Marco Antonio Barrera, we have a fighter who is a…
