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Gorres vacates OPBF throne
Cebuano ring star Z "The Dream" Gorres of the ALA Stable has formally relinquished his Oriental and Boxing Federation (OPBF) super flyweight crown to concentrate on his campaign in the United States…
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Morales bares secret how to beat Pacman
AFTER playing it mysteriously out in Mexico’s Otami Mountains, Erik Morales yesterday came out in the open to bare he would beat Filipino superstar Manny Pacquiao on Nov. 18 at the Thomas…
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An up and down day at the Wildcard
Talk about a frustrating day for a boxing photo buff like myself! I usually go to the Wildcard Gym on Wednesdays which is my day-off, but today, I had a patient who…
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I know I can make the weight — Morales
OLD SCHOOL training and scientific technique will propel Erik Morales to a victory over Filipino rival Manny Pacquiao on Nov. 18 in Las Vegas. An article in the daily Mexican sports paper…
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Morales training like never before
While Manny Pacquiao has logged close to a dozen rounds in sparring, Erik Morales has remained focused on conditioning his 30-year-old body exactly 42 days before their much-awaited showdown in Las Vegas.…
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Geno’s Boxing Mailbag, October 7, 2006
This has been a week from hell people. It was Murphy’s Law: Whatever could go wrong, did go wrong. I even got shortchanged at the grocery store. I bought 2 packages of…
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Gabi Faces Rivas in Larios Undercard
TUCSON, Arizona--Diosdado "Prince" Gabi Jr. gets to show his wares on national US television when he takes on young local boy Felipe Rivas in the undercard of Oscar Larios' comeback fight Friday…
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Doing it right the left-handed way
The majority of fighters today fight out of an orthodox stance, which means fighting right-handed. However, it cannot be denied that their southpaw counterparts have also gained much success, mainly due to…
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The Trials and Tribulations of Manny Pacquiao, Part 2
WHEN Manny Pacquiao signed a seven-fight deal with Oscar de la Hoya’s Golden Boy Promotions, the latter himself first denied the story and then turned around and admitted that he had signed…
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Morales vs. Pacquiao: My Thoughts…
Unfortunately for boxers, each great fighters' career inevitably has to encompass a 'crossroads' fight, and what used to be just winning or losing now becomes do or die, win or bust, sink…
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Meeting Don King
CHICAGO - If I had any doubts about Don King being the greatest salesman in the history of the world, it all vanished when I met him yesterday at the Skyline Room…
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In the numbers game, boxing comes up short
Unlike nearly every other professional sport in North America, boxing runs year-round. Therefore, you might think it would have an easier time holding the attention of its fans. However, an old but…
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Can Erik Morales Avenge His Worst Defeat Against Boxing Superstar Manny Pacquiao?
With a stellar career and in his twilight years, having won major titles in Super Bantamweight, Featherweight, and Super Featherweight, you could say that Erik Morales has pretty much seen and done…
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De La Hoya wants Pacquiao not to worry
Oscar De La Hoya, in a surprise call late Monday night, said he had a message for "everyone in the Philippines and especially to Manny Pacquiao." De La Hoya's message was simple.…
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Geno’s Boxing Mailbag, October 2, 2006
What would you do for a Klondike bar? Have you ever really thought of that? Do you remember those old advertisements where people would bark like a dog for that ice cream…
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A baby girl for the Pacquiaos
GENERAL SANTOS CITY -- It's a baby girl for Filipino boxing superstar Manny Pacquiao. Jinky, Pacquiao's wife, delivered a healthy baby girl through normal procedure at around 4:31 p.m. on Sunday at…
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Salud: “Arum Has No Case Against Pacquiao”
The founding secretary general of the World Boxing Council, the eminent lawyer Rudy Salud says Top Rank promoter Bob Arum “has no case at all” against Filipino ring idol Manny Pacquiao, celebrated…
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You, too, don’t like Mr. Roach?
IT WAS QUITE easy saying nice things about Freddie Roach, the famous trainer of Manny Pacquiao. For years, everybody was wholeheartedly convinced that Roach was the best thing that ever happened to…
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Promoters fight over PacMan
IT SEEMS Manny Pacquiao, who will face Erik Morales for the third time this November, is in the middle of another potential fight, and this time its not in the ring. The…
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PACQUIAO TO START TRAINING AT SALUD GYM
Superstar Manny Pacquiao's initial stages for his rubbermatch preparation for Erik Morales has been confirmed to be held in Cebu, as the iconic fighter has chosen the RWS Gym of his close…
