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Pacman takes it easy after biggest day of his life
LAS VEGAS — Not even the lure of the neon lights and the prospects of pressing his luck on the casino tables early Sunday evening could force Manny Pacquiao from leaving his…
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GenSan sets hero’s welcome
GENERAL SANTOS CITY — Just like in his past triumphs, Manny Pacquiao, the illustrious son of this bustling city, will be given a red carpet welcome when he arrives here either Saturday…
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FG wants next Pacquiao fight in Manila
LAS VEGAS —He did not hide his joy by jumping out of his premium ringside seat the moment Erik Morales went down and referee Kenny Bayless stopped the fight to signal that…
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Listen to Pacquiao
MANNY Pacquiao knocked out Erik Morales in the tenth round of their return bout in Las Vegas last Sunday. It was an ecstatic moment for all Filipinos at home and around the…
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RSR Mail Bag January 23, 2006
Today we have a greater influx of feedback from Manny Pacquiao fans who voice their frank and candid opinions on our page. They're some of the best fight fans in the world…
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Unity after victory?
AT this writing, the electrifying news has traveled faster than sound: Manny Pacquiao defeated his Mexican nemesis, Erik Morales, in the 10th round. As expected, Filipinos (a lot of government officials!) who…
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For a while, Manny united us
Metro Manila almost looked like it was Good Friday last Sunday. (There were few people in the streets. I suppose that’s how it was in most parts of the country. Everybody was…
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Fall in General Santos City crime rate linked to Pacquiao
GENERAL SANTOS CITY—On the day Manny Pacquiao fought Mexican Erik Morales, this city’s crime rate was unusually down and police attributed it to the fight. Senior Supt. Alfredo Toroctocon, city police chief,…
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A Sunday many will never forget
Jeepney drivers took the day off. The Land Transportation Office issued a strict memo: “Private vehicles are not allowed on city streets from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m.” The malls opened at…
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Pacman’s album a hit in Vegas
After conquering the ring, Mexican legend Erik Morales and the hearts of legions of fans, Filipino boxing champion may soon become a king of the recording arena. Star Records, the recording arm…
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New weapons key to victory
LAS VEGAS, Nevada -- The left straight that’s been remodeled into a vicious hook, a bigger and busier right hand, uppercut, new defensive moves anchored on ducking, head movement, side-to-side slips. These…
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Revenge so sweet for triumphant Pacquiao
MANNY PACQUIAO gained revenge for last year's unanimous points loss to Erik Morales when claiming a 10th-round win over the Mexican legend in Las Vegas. There was little to separate these two…
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‘Hello Manny’ sounds familiar
OPPOSITION congressmen were still scratching their heads a day after they heard President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo’s voice on speaker phone in her brief nationally televised call to congratulate Manny Pacquiao on his victory…
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Fine job
IT WAS with a huge sense of relief that I greeted last Sunday afternoon. I didn’t know how much more of the ads I could take about Manny Pacquiao’s impending fight with…
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Pacquiao feeling great for decking ‘El Terible’
RP's national treasure Manny Pacquiao said he feels deep sense of pride and great honor for being the first man ever to knock out a revered boxing legend in the caliber of…
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A hundred Pacmans
There is no truth to the rumor that Manny Pacquiao tested positive for drugs and faces disqualification. His post-fight urine test did show traces of medicine, according to scuttlebutt, but it was…
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Manny Pacquiao Shocks Morales and Experts
Not surprisingly, there has been an amazing reaction amongst his countrymen - both in the boxing press and amongst Filipino fight fans - to Manny Pacquiao’s destruction of Erik Morales Saturday night…
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Editorial: Forgotten
IN THE national jubilation over the victory of Manny "Pacman" Pacquiao over Mexican pugilist Erik Morales, in what could be considered Pacman's most memorable fight in his boxing career, the country seemed…
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Political wrangling mars Pacquiao victory
* Solons note how viewers in metro cinemas where the bout was shown booed when the First Gentleman, Ilocos Sur guv appeared on screen * Resolution commending Pacquiao filed in House THE…
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Pacman Triumphs
MAYBE Team Pacquiao was right. The gloves do count. The cut was a handicap. The managerial issues were distractions. But then again, maybe, Manny is a lot of notches better than he…
