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Police downplay death threat vs Pacquiao
MANILA ?- The Philippine National Police (PNP) on Wednesday doubted the authenticity of the supposed threat on the life of Filipino boxing sensation Manny Pacquiao who is running for congressman in General…
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DE LA HOYA SAYS THERE?S NO FEUD WITH ARUM
Oscar De La Hoya says ?there?s no feud? with his former promoter Bob Arum of Top Rank although he said they are not close. De La Hoya made the statement on the…
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?THE WORLD AWAITS? ? PART II
When Oscar De La Hoya and Floyd Mayweather Jr. step into the ring at the MGM Grand Garden Arena on Sunday, Manila time, millions of people around the world and what many…
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Nov bout earliest in Pacman?s schedule
Manny Pacquiao, according to Bob Arum, won?t be ready to fight until November, and will most likely drop a mandated showdown with World Boxing Council super-featherweight champion Juan Manuel Marquez in September.…
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BANAL DOWN WITH SORE THROAT
AJ ?Bazooka? Banal is down with a sore throat but respected boxing patron Tony Aldeguer says its nothing to worry about. In an overseas telephone conversation with Viva Sports/Manila Standard Today, Aldeguer…
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Pacquiao: De La Hoya by decision
MANILA, Philippines -- They may have a misunderstanding over fight contracts, but Manny Pacquiao still goes for Oscar De La Hoya in an actual ring battle. Pacquiao has picked De La Hoya…
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Custodio scores unverified slay plot vs Pacquiao
South Cotabato Rep. 1st District Rep. Darlene Antonino Custodio scored Wednesday her political opponent Manny Pacquiao for accusing her family of involvement in an alleged assassination plot against him. Custodio said she…
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Little big man
LAS VEGAS ? Freddie Roach looks as intimidating as a Golden Retriever puppy. A librarian who took a look at him would have no fear of kicking sand in his face at…
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The Manny Pacquiao Hit List: Five Options for the Filipino Superstar
Boxing fans simply cannot get enough of Manny Pacquiao. The Philippine sensation Pacquaio, 44-3-2, 35 KO?s, is currently one of the most sought after boxing commodities on the market, and his stock…
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‘The World Awaits,’ but will they return?
It's finally upon us. After months of the hype, press tours, conference calls and mini-series, we are now just days away from THE event, as undefeated welterweight king Floyd Mayweather Jr., the…
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Arum eyes Guzman, Barrera for Pacman
TOP RANK chairman Bob Arum is looking at the possibility of Manny Pacquiao fighting either Joan Guzman of the Dominican Republic or Marco Antonio Barrera of Mexico. "I will be meeting with…
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Pacquiao: Custodios bid P100M to have me killed
Boxing champ turned General Santos City congressional candidate Manny Pacquiao is fuming mad. He claimed he got an intelligence report from the police that the camp of his rival incumbent Rep. Darlene…
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‘Boom Boom’, Banal Checks into MGM Grand!
Undefeated Filipinos Rey 'Boom Boom' Bautista and AJ 'Bazooka' Banal have arrived at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas, primed and ready to rumble on Saturday (Sunday in the Philippines). After arriving…
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AUSTRALIA’S PROMOTER OF THE YEAR JUNKS NODA
Australia?s ?Promoter of the Year? Peter Maniatis says he is ?cutting off all ties? with Filipino light welterweight Jury Noda after the boxer and his trainer Charlie Sanchez ignored the pleas of…
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Wilbur?s Boxing Notes: De la Hoya – Mayweather
The fight of the decade, and probably the last true super fight that will take place for many years, is just days away. Oscar De La Hoya and Floyd Mayweather are set…
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?OPEN UP YOUR WALLET AND LET US IN?
Howard Cosell once said that if he had a son who wanted to be a fighter he would want him to be trained by Angelo Dundee. Based on the dedicated, selfless job…
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May Day
Saturday is easy to predict, although not in the way your handicapper or oddsmaker might find interesting. It's going to be huge. Vegas will be packed for the finale of the Oscar…
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Hernandez Speaks on De La Hoya-Mayweather
COMPUBOX INTERVIEW WITH FORMER TWO-TIME 130-LB CHAMP GERNARO HERNANDEZ ? A COMMON OPPONENT OF BOTH DE LA HOYA & MAYWEATHER Only two men can boast of experiencing first hand the skills that…
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Mayweather turns fist into helping hand
At Nate Jones' lowest point -- deprived of his boxing career, his Olympic bronze medal long since buried with his late twin sister, down to his final $15 -- Floyd Mayweather reached…
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Oscar De La Hoya vs Floyd Mayweather Jr; The World is Waiting For What?
At first glance, picking the winner of the upcoming super fight ?The World Awaits? between Floyd Mayweather, Jr. and Oscar De La Hoya seems like a no-brainer. Top dog vs. top draw.…
