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Manny, Mo and Pac
By Rick Folstad
It was mentioned the other day that while Manny Pacquiao was busy training to fight Erik Morales, Erik Morales wasn?t only busy training to fight Manny Pacquiao. He was also busy training…
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The Grand Finale: Manny Pacquiao and Erik Morales Complete Their Boxing Trilogy
Promoter Bob Arum of Top Rank has dubbed Manny Pacquiao/Erik Morales III ?The Grand Finale.? That moniker can be applied to many aspects of this highly anticipated fight Saturday night at the…
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BOXING TRILOGIES IN HISTORY
ILOILO CITY -- The Nov. 19 ?Grand Finale? showdown between Emmanuel ?Pacman? Pacquiao and Erik ?El Terible? Morales is being dubbed as one of the biggest boxing trilogies in the history. The…
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Morales/Pacquiao: Will Morales Have Enough Conditioning To Beat Pacquiao?
By Dwight Boyd
Manny Pacquiao (42-3-2, 33 KO's) will defend his WBC international super feather weight title on Saturday night against Erik Morales (48-4, 34 KO's) at the Thomas & Mack Center, in Las Vegas.…
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Pacquiao ready for battle!
By Victor Perea
On Tuesday in Las Vegas, inside the exclusive IBA gym, Filipino bomber Manny ?Pacman? Pacquiao allowed the media a sneak peak into his final preparations for Saturday night?s third encounter with Tijuana?s…
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Erik to go down in 9th-11th round
LAS VEGAS?His mouth upturned into a hint of a smile, his head tilted upward to give the appearance of a cocked eyebrow, his eyes showing off a glint of mischief, Freddie Roach…
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Morales given a chance by SecondsOut
By Ant Evans
Can Erik Morales, 1-3 in his last four bouts, somehow avenge January's KO loss to Manny Pacquiao this Saturday in Las Vegas. Judging by our current poll, there's a small but vocal…
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Pacquiao supporters battle to join boxer on top of ring
By Nick Giongco
LAS VEGAS ? While boxing fans are dying to get tickets for Saturday?s fight at the Thomas and Mack Center, there is also an ongoing struggle among Manny Pacquiao?s supporters itching to…
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Pacquiao by KO ? Roach
By Nick Giongco
LAS VEGAS ? As long as Erik Morales is trading blows with Manny Pacquiao on Saturday night, trainer Freddie Roach won?t be able to sit back and relax. Roach expressed the belief…
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Morales says he?s far from finished
World Boxing Council (WBC) superfeatherweight champion Marco Antonio Barrera was booed by fans when he chose to stick and run instead of engage challenger Rocky Juarez in their Las Vegas bout last…
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Morales going for kill, picks puncher?s gloves
By Abac Cordero
LAS VEGAS ? Erik Morales shifting from Winning to Cleto Reyes gloves is a clear indication that the Mexican and his 30-year-old knuckles are going for an early kill on Saturday. Freddie…
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Betting on Pacquiao not a sin ? bishop
Gambling is not a sin, a Catholic bishop assured boxing enthusiasts who plan to place bets during Sunday?s bout between Manny "Pacman" Pacquiao and his Mexican rival Eric "El Terible" Morales. Bettors…
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Manny Pacquiao vs. Erik Morales THE GRAND FINALE/LA GRAN FINAL Live Closed-Circuit Telecast at Wynn Las Vegas
LAS VEGAS, Nov. 15 /PRNewswire/ -- With UNLV's Thomas & Mack Center headed for a sellout, Top Rank and Wynn Las Vegas will broadcast live the closed-circuit telecast at the Lafite Ballroom…
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Pacquiao, Morales to use same ?Cleto Reyes? gloves
By Nick Giongco
LAS VEGAS ? The choice of gloves is an issue once again in the run-up to the rubber match between Manny Pacquiao and Erik Morales. While it has already been decided long…
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Arum: No problem with Erik?s weight
By Abac Cordero
LAS VEGAS ? When Erik Morales holds a rare media workout Wednesday afternoon at the Top Rank Gym here in Vegas, a lot of questions regarding his weight will find some answers.…
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Concepcion-Hernandez fight is on!
LAS VEGAS--Filipino Bernabe Concepcion's fight with undefeated Mexican Joksan Hernandez will now push through on Saturday as one of the undercards to the 'Grand Finale' card at the Thomas and Mack Center…
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Morales handler gatecrashes Pacquiao?s workout session
LAS VEGAS -- Cash votes, in the form of bets over the sports book windows here, continued to swell in favor of Manny Pacquiao, with the one-sided trend Tuesday (Wednesday in Manila)…
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Velazquez, Pacquiao headline VERSUS
By Victor Perea
Fighters and media gathered inside the Hard Rock Hotel today for the final press conference before Thursday night?s match up on VERSUS between Hector ?El Artillero? Velazquez (45-11-2 32 KOs) and Bobby…
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Change of Scenery for Viloria
By Steve Kim
Prior to his August bout against Omar Nino, the pins were all set up for WBC junior flyweight champion Brian Viloria. Capitalizing on the immense popularity of fellow Pinoy Manny Pacquiao, Viloria…
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Erik Morales Makes His Last Stand
Bittersweet redemption is the main objective of Mexican icon Erik Morales. After losing three out of his last four bouts, Morales has his back against the wall when he meets Filipino sensation…