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ATE: Modern fighters overrated, Barrera v Pac-Man debate and more
In a second instalment of ATE this week, the 'Barrera fears Pac-Man' debate rages on, we talk British fighters, enquire whether James Toney is for real and assess whether Hatton has a…
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PacMan’ now top WBC title contender
The World Boxing Council has officially ranked Manny Pacquiao as the No. 1 contender to reigning WBC super featherweight champion Marco Antonio Barrera in its latest world ratings for February released Friday.…
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Echo & Manny both good lovers
ONCE and for all, Jericho Rosales has finally admitted that Heart Evangelista has been his girlfriend for five months. He said he cannot recall when the courtship began, but definitely it was…
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Through thick and thin
WAS anyone surprised that Manny Pacquiao has a lovechild? No one. Was anyone surprised at his reaction to the "news?" No one. Was anyone surprised that no one was surprised? In this…
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New Hope for Filipino Vets
The fervent wish of Manny Pacquiao, expressed simply after his stunning victory over Mexican champion Erik Morales in Las Vegas, on Jan. 21, was sana magkaintindihan na po tayong lahat. Colloquially, the…
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THANK YOU, MADAME PRESIDENT!
If there is one agency in the national government which is under the direct supervision now of the President's Office it is the Games and Amusements Board. Apart from all these victories…
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MANDAUE FETES FOUR BOXING HEROES TODAY
Mandaue City, led by City Mayor Thadeo Ouano, will honor four boxing luminaries today who have brought prestige and worldwide acclaim to the country, as it rolls out the red carpet with…
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Mandaue to hand out P25T each to 4 boxers
Four decorated boxing champions will be P25,000 richer today when the Mandaue City Government hands out awards for their respective exploits in the ring. Mandaue natives Malcolm Tu?anao, Rodel Mayol, Randy Suico…
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Speed is Viloria’s chief asset
World Boxing Council (WBC) lightflyweight champion Brian Viloria’s manager Gary Gittelsohn said the other day the Ilocano fighter’s superior speed, not his power, will take the starch out of Mexican challenger Jose…
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Video pirates scalp ‘Pacman’
PIRATES have added Manny Pacquiao to their list of celebrity victims. They have been cashing in on the Filipino boxing champion's popularity following his recent knockout win over Mexican Erik "El Terible"…
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A Pac Man That Won’t Be Eaten
Pac Man versus Pac Man. Remember the little, yellow 1980s game console figure that had us 1980s kids and teenagers hooked for hours to the television screen as we tried to avoid…
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An advise Pacman should be getting
EVERYONE is advising Manny Pacquiao to be on the lookout for people who will try to take advantage of him. He’s also been told to be wary of people appearing to be…
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EXCLUSIVE: VILORIA SEEKS KIN IN CEBU
Unknown to many, World Boxing Council light-flyweight champ Brian "Hawaiian Punch" Viloria has relatives in Talisay City whom he wants to meet soon when he gets the chance to visit Cebu after…
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Pinoy Punch
In late May, as Ruben Contreras fought for his life, Brian Viloria - who had faced the rugged Mexican at Staples Center in Los Angeles in that ill-fated bout - was considering…
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Morales to recall prodigal father?
After losing to Manny Pacquiao on a knockout last month, Erik Morales will probably sack trainer Jose Luis Lopez and recall his father Jose who was in El Terrible’s corner for 48…
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European champion possible Manny foe
If Manny Pacquiao runs out of Mexicans to fight at the super featherweight level, he can always look to jolly old England for opponents. One of them could be Alex Arthur, the…
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Pacquiao-Morales III is on, Arum insists
THE EAGERLY awaited Manny Pacquiao-Erik Morales III is on. Bob Arum, one of the world’s premier boxing promoter, insisted on this yesterday after getting an assurance from Pacquiao’s management team that the…
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Q&A Bob Arum!
Fightnews caught up with Hall of Fame promoter and chief of Top Rank Bob Arum at Hooters in McAllen, Texas. The last stop for Arum, who was doing a grueling two-day Texas…
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FLT Films to produce three Pacquiao movies
FLT Films International is back with a vengeance. The executive producer, Mommy Rose Flaminiano, told us she’s producing not only one but three movies about our boxing champ, Manny Pacquiao. The first…
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BUHAIN’S REMINDER TO BOXING JUDGES; MEETING RENE BARRIENTOS
In the aftermath of a big controversy surrounding an OPBF bout in Japan last February 5, Games and Amusements Board chairman Eric Buhain immediately rolled up his sleeves by reviewing a videotape…
