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‘Biggest fight of my life’
MEXICAN legend Marco Antonio Barrera has regarded his second meeting with Filipino super featherweight superstar Manny Pacquiao as the biggest fight of his career. That is why the three-division world champion is…
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Bautista, Miranda, Margarito, and Ouma: The Comeback Trail
Losing in between the ropes is akin to losing an American presidential election. It’s that much harder to be considered a viable candidate once you have the one “L” on your record.…
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Pound for pound, who’s the best right now?
Our world has been shaken. This is a good thing; we don't need a flat world. Turmoil is stimulating. Forgive me if I nonetheless attempt to restore order. There is a welcome…
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Pacquiao trains in seclusion in Cebu
Manny Pacquiao practically had the RWS Gym in Cebu City all to himself yesterday, staging a tough two-hour workout as he bids for a bigger paycheck for his Oct. 6 rematch with…
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Dear Pacman: Easy on the hoops
CHICAGO - As an NBA-accredited writer, one with access to the stars and all the NBA arenas, I am often asked if I ever played basketball. Oh yes, and did I ever.…
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Gabi arrested; Japan, Argentina eyes RP’s World Cup
DIOSDADO “Prince” Gabi returned home a hero after his exploits in the Philippine’s victory over Mexico in the Boxing World Cup held last Aug. 12 in Sacramento, California. However, instead of a…
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Gabi sinaklolohan ni ‘Pacman’
Inaresto ang boksingerong si Diosdado "Prince" Gabi matapos umanong lumabag sa kontrata ng dating manager na si North Cotabato Vice-Governor Emmanuel Pi?ol. Hindi na nakapalag ang boksingerong si Gabi nang arestuhin ng…
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PE?ALOSA REVEALS KEY TO UNLOCKING SUCCESS AGAIN
After failing three times to regain his WBC super flyweight throne, Gerry Pe?alosa opted to hang up his gloves in January 2003. But that was only temporary as a year later, the…
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ROACH GIVES PACQUIAO SATISFACTORY GRADE IN FIRST DAY OF SPARRING
Although he admitted Manny Pacquiao still has a lot of things to work out, celebrated American trainer Freddie Roach gave his brightest pupil a satisfactory grade in his first sparring session yesterday…
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2 Top Mindanao Boxers to See Action in Pacquiao-Barrera Undercard
Two outstanding boxers from the Southern Philippine Island of Mindanao will be seeing action in the undercard of the Manny Pacquiao-Marco Antonio Barrera rematch set Oct. 5 in Las Vegas. Young featherweight…
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Early bet odds favor Pacquiao
MANILA, Philippines -- At the rate the initial odds have been placed, one would think this is going to be a “gimme” fight for Filipino ring hero Manny Pacquiao. For veteran bettors,…
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JAPAN, ARGENTINA WANT TO CHALLENGE RP FOR WORLD CUP
Golden Boy Promotions vice president and international matchmaker Eric Gomez says Japan and Argentina want to challenge the Philippines for the $500,000 World Cup and have contacted Golden Boy regarding their interest.…
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ROACH: FORTUNE IS A NON-ISSUE
CEBU CITY -- Topnotch American trainer Freddie Roach did not mince words in responding to a question on whether the absence of former conditioning coach Justin Fortune may negatively affect Pacquiao's ongoing…
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GOMEZ SAYS NEVER UNDERESTIMATE PACQUIAO
Eric Gomez, vice president and international matchmaker of Golden Boy Promotions cautioned people who were concerned about Filipino ring idol Manny Pacquiao. Gomez pointed out “you can never underestimate Manny Pacquiao even…
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Gerry Pe?alosa wants a nook in boxing history
TWO-DIVISION world champion Gerry Pe?alosa wants to etch his name into the annals of boxing as the first Asian to win three division crowns. The 35-year-old Pe?alosa said money is immaterial and…
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Pacquiao solid pick in rematch
Unless Manny Pacquiao climbs the ring with one hand tied to his waist, the Filipino superstar will remain as the favorite in his Oct. 6 rematch with Marco Antonio Barrera in Las…
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Gerry ‘now proud’ to show his face
AFTER four failed attempts to win the world title, Gerry Pe?alosa now has all the reasons to face the Cebuanos. Winning the World Boxing Organization (WBO) bantamweight title gave the 35-year-old Pe?alosa…
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Manny’s purse still under negotiation
Manny Pacquiao is assured of a $2 million paycheck for his rematch against Marco Antonio Barrera in Las Vegas on Oct. 6 but his lawyer Franklin (Jeng) Gacal is negotiating for a…
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Pi?ol after justice, not former ward’s money
JUSTICE, not money, is what North Cotabato Vice Gov. Manny Pi?ol wants against his former ward Diosdado Gabi. This was Pinol’s reaction after reports came out that a Davao City court issued…
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World Cup hangover part two
AT ANOTHER press conference at the Cebu City Marriott Hotel, this time organized by the prolific Rex “Wakee” Salud for Gerry Pe?alosa and graced by Manny Pacquiao and Freddie Roach, the following…
