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Nacho Huizar Says Humberto Surely KOs Pacman But He Fears Guzman!
By Ricardo Lois
SAN ANTONIO--Nacho Huizar doesn't talk in circles. He is not a guy who tosses down a few or 10 top shelf margaritas and then smashes your holiday pinata or dances around with…
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Pacquiao says he’s underweight
By Roy Luarca
SAN ANTONIO, Texas -- The sweat trickled as though from a dripping faucet and formed a damp circle in the ring of the Jesse James Lejia gym here. Manny Pacquiao, perspiring freely…
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Of Solis and solace
WITH the way the media buildup has been going, one is lulled into believing that Jorge Solis actually has a chance against Manny Pacquiao. Well, not even all the beer here in…
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Weight no weighty issue for Pacman
By Abac Cordero
SAN ANTONIO, Texas – Manny Pacquiao has finally learned to slow down – three days before the big fight. "It’s been very hard to slow him down the past week," according to…
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Fortune declares: Manny’s ‘Manila Ice’ to stop Solis cold
WHEN Jorge Solis climbs the ring Saturday (Sunday in Manila) to fight Manny Pacquiao, he better watch out for the Filipino boxer's dreaded punch called "Manila Ice." Justin Fortune, who trained Pacquiao…
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City catches Arum’s eye for title fight
Promoter Bob Arum said he intends to bring the World Boxing Council lightweight title bout between Chicago champion David Diaz and challenger Erik Morales to the United Center in early August. "It's…
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Solis not bothered by lefties
Jorge Solis has learned to handle left-handers in the ring and shouldn’t be bothered by Manny Pacquiao’s southpaw style when they slug it out for the WBC International superfeatherweight title at the…
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Pacquiao 10-1 favorite over Solis
By Roy Luarca
SAN ANTONIO, Texas -- As fight time nears, the odds continue to swell in favor of Filipino ring superstar Manny Pacquiao. What started as 8-1 odds last week climbed to 10-1 Thursday…
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Pacquiao camp sneers at Solis’ claims
By Roy Luarca
Australian Justin Fortune, serving as Manny Pacquiao’s main trainer in the United States, belittled the claim of Jorge Solis’ camp that he could throw 250 punches per round on Thursday (Friday in…
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Septuagenarian Arum: Let’s Get Rid of Fistic Geezers
SAN ANTONIO--He will be 76 on his next birthday, if memory serves, but Doctor Bob Arum has a prescription for what ails professional boxing. Arum says what a lot of people in…
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Pacman final workout off limits to fans
By Abac Cordero
SAN ANTONIO, Texas – Manny Pacquiao’s last day at the gym was off-limits. No fans, no friends, no media. Showing that he means serious business, Pacquiao ordered the front door at the…
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Beltran Hears PPP (Pacquaio Pinoy Power) While Cruising High Seas!
SAN ANTONIO--Fernando Beltran is sort of a young, Mexican-based version of Don King or Bob Arum. He built his promotional company, the Tijuana located Zanfer, mainly with a superstar named Erik Morales.…
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Judges and Refs for Blaze of Glory
SAN ANTONIO--Referees and judges for the three championshiop bouts on Saturday's "Blaze of Glory" card have been announced. They are as listed below... OFFICIALS FOR TITLE FIGHTS... PACQUIAO VS. SOLIS Vic Drakulich,…
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Arum volunteers for Manny’s campaign
By Abac Cordero
SAN ANTONIO, Texas – Don’t be surprised to see Bob Arum in one of Manny Pacquiao’s campaign sorties. Arum, the legendary boxing promoter, said Thursday that he has accepted an invitation from…
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No day-off for Pacquiao
FILIPINO boxing hero Manny Pacquiao and his trainers were supposed to take a rest yesterday. No such luck for Manny’s handlers. His trainers were surprised when the WBC international super featherweight champion…
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Pacquiao’s political, pugilistic lives collide
By Keith Idec
Distractions don't deter Manny Pacquiao. The wildly popular Filipino fighter has handled a seemingly non-stop string of managerial and promotional problems almost as easily as he has managed most opponents throughout his…
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NBI TAKES BOXER INTO PROTECTIVE CUSTODY
Filipino minimum weight boxer Michael Rodriguez has been taken into protective custody by the National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) agents investigating the death of former WBC Youth flyweight champion Lito Sisnorio and…
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ARUM SAYS HE’LL CAMPAIGN FOR PACQUIAO
Top Rank Promotions Bob Arum says he will campaign for Filipino ring idol Manny Pacquiao who is going up against incumbent South Cotabato congresswoman Darlene Antonino Custodio in the May elections. The…
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SOLID AS HE IS, SOLIS IS NO MATCH FOR MANNY PACQUIAO
By Tom Dickey
Junior lightweight sensation Manny Pacquiao has been on a roll of late; in fact, this statement is probably a huge understatement. Pacquiao has been walking through everyone put in front of him,…
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BOXER REVEALS ILLEGAL PRACTICE BY THAIS
A Filipino boxer who sneaked out of the country to engage in mismatches in Thailand without the proper clearance from the Games and Amusements Board says the Thais engage in the illegal…