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M?rquez y Barrera, a la b?scula
Apegado a sus reglamentos, el Consejo Mundial de Boxeo llevar? a cabo esta semana una revisi?n del peso en que se encuentran Marco Antonio Barrera, campe?n mundial superpluma del Consejo Mundial de…
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Lawmakers doubt Pacquiao can win in elections
HE MAY be called the "People's Champ" but Manny Pacquiao's victory in politics does not necessarily follow. This was the observation made by some members of the House of Representatives in reaction…
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Editorial: Pacquiao’s decision
FOR all the flak he's been receiving for deciding to run for Congress in the first district of Cotabato province, one has to credit people's champion Manny Pacquiao for his gumption and…
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Open letter para sa pag-atras ni ‘Pacman’ sa pulitika ipinakalat
Isang open letter na para kay People’s champ Manny “Pacman” Pacquiao ang kumakalat sa lungsod ng General Santos at humihimok sa boksingero na huwag nang tumakbo sa pulitika. Marami na ang kumukumbinse…
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Q&A: Freddie Roach!
Last week, boxing legend Sugar Ray Leonard announced that he would train and work the corner of Peter Manfredo Jr. for his upcoming super middleweight clash with Joe Calzaghe on April 7th.…
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Montilla Edges Tinampay for PBF Crown
Former long-reigning Philippine Lightweight Champion and Manny Pacquiao's favorite sparmate Fernando Montilla won a close split decision over Arniel Tinampay to wrest the latter?s Philippine Boxing Federation (PBF) Superlightweight Title in last…
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Philippine boxing champ Pacquiao eyes career in politics
MANILA, Philippines -- Filipino boxing champion Manny Pacquiao has set his eyes on politics, hoping to cash in on his popularity when he runs for a House of Representatives seat in May.…
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Larry Merchant discusses Manny Pacquiao’s Political Aspirations, Marquez vs. Barrera, and Trainer Freddie Roach’s foray into the Golden Boy’s Corner
Boxing Confidential presents our premiere podcast with the dean of HBO boxing announcers Mr. Larry Merchant. Love him, or hate him, Larry always brings his unique outlook on the sport during HBO…
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BAUTISTA SPARS WITH BIG BOYS, SET TO BREAK CAMP!
DANAO CITY--Undefeated superbantamweight Rey 'Boom Boom' Bautista is wrapping up his training here, and will then move to the Marriott Hotel next week where he will be billeted days before he tangles…
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GAB CHECKS ON BOXERS TRAINING
The Games and Amusements Board boxing division under Dr. Nasser Cruz has begun to send its representatives to the various gyms to check on whether boxers lined up to see action in…
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Allanic Excited to Face Mares in the US!
ALA Boy Robert Allanic yesterday said he is very excited over the prospect of travelling to the United States for the first time, and fighting Abner Mares on March 2 at the…
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De La Hoya versus Mayweather: It is a Fair Fight!
that article, Mr. Morales accused The Golden Boy, Oscar De La Hoya, of ?deliberately stacking the deck in his favor?. After first giving an intriguing glimpse into his background, and talking about…
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MONTIEL, VILORIA TO ARRIVE CEBU ON SATURDAY
CEBU CITY -- Mexican WBO superfly champ Fernando "Cochulito" Montiel and Colombian Latino superbantam king Feider Viloria will arrive in Cebu on Saturday, Feb. 17, via two different airlines, SGG Media Affairs…
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ALLANIC FACES TOUGH FIGHT IN U.S. DEBUT
Lanky Robert Allanic, the Philippines No. 2 ranked super flyweight faces a tough fight in his U.S debut against undefeated bantamweight Abner Mares at the New Alhambra in South Philadelphia on March…
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Gerry 6 – Another title chase
CHICAGO - Gerry Penalosa, the likable 5-foot-5 south paw from Cebu City aims for one more shot at boxing glory this March 17 when he fights for the WBO super bantamweight title…
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Bantillan beats Buhawi in 4
ILOILO - native puncher Van Bantillan heaved a huge sigh of relief after Romeo Buhawi yielded in the main event “Bakbakan sa Catmon” last Sunday at the Rena Sports Center in Catmon,…
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For Roach, winning is the payoff
There are 1.3 million reasons, all of them green and decorated with a picture of George Washington, for Freddie Roach to be thrilled at landing the job of training Oscar De La…
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Cyber fans want Pacquiao out of politics
Even in cyberspace, boxing icon Manny Pacquiao's fans are one in saying that they would not want the "People's Champion" venturing into politics, abs-cbnNEWS.com learned Tuesday. Most of the 4,476 fans who…
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In politics, Pacman faces toughest fight of his life
MANNY PACQUIAO has scored sensational knockout wins over great Mexican fighters the past four years. He floored the legendary Erik Morales not only once but many times in their classic trilogy. He’s…
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‘Pacman’ handang iwan ang boxing
Handa si People's Champ Manny Pacquiao na bitiwan ang kanyang yumayabong na boxing career para makapaglingkod bilang kongresista sa South Cotabato. Abala ngayon si Pacquiao sa pag-eensayo para sa kanyang laban sa…
