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Pacquiao braces for next ‘fight’
Still basking in his latest victory in the boxing ring, Manny Pacquiao is all set for the next fight of his life – local politics. Pacquiao said his victory over Mexican challenger…
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Manny pumped up for next ‘bout’
Fresh from his victory in the boxing ring against a Mexican fighter, Manny Pacquiao said Tuesday that he was looking forward to his next bout, this time in the political arena. Pacquiao…
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This was 2006: The best, and the not-so-good
Now that everything important has taken place, thought it would be a good time to dole out some awards -- good and bad -- for 2006. Some of my awards are typical,…
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Pacquiao’s political campaign
I DON'T know if it was planned, but I agree that Filipino boxing icon Manny Pacquiao bringing to the world his campaign for a congressional seat in the Philippines was initially amusing.…
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Pacquiao gets warm welcome, stays at Manila Hotel
As far as Manny Pacquiao is concerned, politics and boxing can go together if both are practiced with self- discipline. "Kaya ko naman iyan basta magkaroon lang ng disiplina sa sarili. Kung…
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Network Pooled Editorial: Pacquiao: the hero and the politician
IN myth and legend, a hero is “a man of great courage, favored by the gods and in part descended from them, often regarded as a half-god.” In real life, he is…
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Was That Freddie Roach, Justin Fortune Or Two Benihana Chefs In Manny’s Corner?
Are you sure that was Freddie Roach and Justin Fortune working the corner for Manny Pacquaio Saturday night? From my perch in press row, what with the headbands and the Japanese-style shirts,…
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Pacquiao says Viloria needs more counter punch
Take it from world boxing icon Manny Pacquiao: former World Boxing Council (WBC) light flyweight Brian Viloria can still go on fighting to reclaim his title but first, he needs to throw…
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Philippine President welcomes boxing idol in presidential palace
Philippine President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo welcomed warmly on Tuesday the Filipino boxing idol Manny "Pacman" Pacquiao by personally greeting him at the foyer of Malacanang presidential palace's Rizal Hall. "The people's champion has…
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PGMA cites PacMan for will to uplift countrymen
Manila (17 April) -- In his courtesy call to the Chief Executive at the Malaca?ang palace following his arrival from a boxing feat at Alamodome, San Antonio, Texas recently, President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo…
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Home is the hero
FILIPINO boxing icon Manny Pacquiao arrived in the country Tuesday morning to a hero's welcome following yet another major sporting conquest abroad. Pacquiao, clad in his trademark long-sleeved polo short, was welcomed…
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Weight blamed for Viloria’s loss
SAN ANTONIO – Brian Viloria ran out of steam in the late going and his manager Gary Gittlesohn said yesterday the draining effort to make the 108-pound limit contributed to a poor…
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27 days to E-Day: When a ‘hero’ becomes a sheepdog
“Babe" in the movie with the same title defied destiny by daring to be different. Babe was a piglet that acted like a sheepdog. On Tuesday, 27 days before the May 14…
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‘Travieso’ getting married
SAN ANTONIO – A bloodied and battered Jorge Arce lost to defending WBC superflyweight champion Cristian Mijares at the Alamodome here Saturday night but won the heart of beauteous Carima Gutierrez who…
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Philippine boxing star Pacquiao returns from victory to pursue congressional seat
MANILA, Philippines: Boxer Manny Pacquiao returned home Tuesday to a victory parade through Manila, vowing to keep on boxing even as he battles for a congressional seat in May elections. "I will…
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Politics mar Pacquiao motorcade in Manila
While the "people's champ" insists he will never be used by unscrupulous politicians, local candidates in the upcoming May polls tried to get a share of the limelight during the victory motorcade…
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Pacquiao: I can juggle politics, boxing
Filipino boxing champ Manny "Pacman" Pacquiao on Tuesday said self-discipline will help him juggle his boxing career and his possible role as congressman if he wins in the May election. Fresh from…
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TOP RANK PROMOTION BACKS PACQUIAO
Bob Arum and Top Rank impressively put together that rarest of commodities last Saturday - a pay per view card that was actually worth the investment. The event, “Blaze of Glory,” was…
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Comelec helpless vs politicos exploiting rites for Pacman?
Commission on Elections (Comelec) chairman Benjamin Abalos Sr. admitted Tuesday he cannot do anything about politicians exploiting the hero's welcome for boxer Manny Pacquiao. But Abalos, in an interview on dzXL radio,…
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NO SLEEP FOR PACQUIAO & WHAT TOOK PLACE AFTER THE FIGHT!
By Jason Aniel
San Antonio, TX- As the fight unfolded in front over 14,000 diehard boxing fans at the Almodome, it became clear that the only question was not if Manny Pacquiaowould win but when…