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People’s champ TKOs Mexican legend
SOON AFTER scoring an electrifying victory in Las Vegas, ring sensation Manny Pacquiao expressed one wish for his country: "Sana magkaintindihan na po tayong lahat (I hope we'll all finally end our…
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Pacquiao batters Morales to win by TKO
The pride and joy of the Philippines, Manny Pacquiao battered Erik Morales for 10 rounds in a super featherweight fight last night in front of a near-sellout crowd at the Thomas and…
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Pacquiao’s trunks worth an estimated P5 million
MANNY PACQUIAO wore trunks worth at least P5 million for his non-title bout with Mexican Erik Morales yesterday. Pacquiao, who endorses products ranging from socks and laundry detergent to pharmaceuticals, was peddling…
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The aftermath and the after-fight perks
LAS VEGAS – After making a brief appearance at the Lure restaurant inside the Wynn Resort where a party was held in his honor, Manny Pacquiao, cordoned by a bevy of handlers,…
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Boxing Grapevine: Celebs at the victory party
LAS VEGAS – I was really lucky yesterday. In yet the biggest boxing coverage of my sportswritng career, I got floor seats for Pacquiao-Morales II at the Thomas and Mack Center. I…
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Wife Jinkee knows better than all those pundits
LAS VEGAS–Next time you’d ask for a prediction for a Manny Pacquiao fight, don’t go to his trainer Freddie Roach, his manager Gary Shaw or even the boxer’s closest friends. Go to…
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Sorry, business closed today
Work, life and everything else stopped for millions of Filipinos who watched the Manny Pacquiao-Erik Morales fight. For a street somewhere in Rizal that usually go abuzz with almost everything on a…
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Fight paralyzes traffic in Metro
Not that it was a weekend but the nation stood still yesterday noon as it cheered for Filipino ring idol Manny Pacquiao in his grudge match with Mexican rival Erik Morales in…
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Pacquiao’s LA fans whoop it up
LOS ANGELES — By the time the excited mob carried Manny Pacquiao on their shoulders in a frenzied celebration at the Thomas &Mack Center in Las Vegas, Filipinos all over the United…
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Pacquiao’s boxing fight, win ‘unite’ quarreling politicians
IF THERE is a case where politicians belonging to administration and opposition have joined hands, it was during the fight of Filipino boxing hero Manny Pacquiao who reigned over Mexican boxer Erik…
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Pacquiao’s vindication
THAT was quite a masterful show displayed by Manny Pacquiao in Sunday afternoon's (Saturday evening in the US) match against Erik Morales that was televised live on Philippine shores thanks to the…
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A boxing fan’s view
People are still falling all over themselves recounting Manny Pacquiao’s demolition of Erik Morales in Las Vegas — especially to other people who also watched the boxing bout. Even people who can’t…
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The earth shook with Pacman’s win
MILLIONS of Filipinos from all walks of life erupted in a frenzy with Manny Pacquiao’s victory that, according to a boxing writer of the Web site Ring Talk, “it may have moved…
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GMA leads country in praising ring king Manny
PRESIDENT Gloria Macapagal Arroyo led the nation yesterday in congratulating Filipino boxing champion Manny “Pacman” Pacquiao after defeating Mexican Erik Morales in the 10th round of their super featherweight match in Las…
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Pacquiao’s mom wanted match to end early
GENERAL SANTOS CITY -- Time seemed to stop here as almost every household was glued to the television, waiting for the Pacquiao-Morales rematch. The streets were practically deserted. When Manny Pacquiao sent…
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N. Mindanao revels in Pacman’s win
TUBOD, Lanao del Norte -- Both Muslim and Christian communities in Northern Mindanao voiced their jubilation over the knockout victory of Manny "Pacman" Pacquiao over Erik "El Terible" Morales in the 10th…
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PACQUIAO KO’S MORALES IN 10TH
Filipino superstar Manny Pacquiao gave Eric Morales the worst beating of his career in a Fight of the Year candidate Saturday night. Morales, with his face resembling a bag of oranges, hit…
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Pacquiao-Morales fight aborts Palace coup jitters
THE classic fight between Manny "Pacman" Pacquaio and Erik "El Terible" Morales for the super featherweight title in Las Vegas could have aborted the reported coup jitters being planned over the weekend.…
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Cheers erupt in mall, plaza
THE RICH and not-so-rich Filipinos were one in cheering for Manny Pacquiao as he slugged it out with Erik Morales. It didn't matter whether some had paid to watch a live broadcast…
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Morales brought to hospital for precautionary check-up
LAS VEGAS–Erik Morales was taken to the hospital Saturday shortly after getting knocked out by Manny Pacquiao at the Thomas and Mack Center. The Mexican, who has never been knocked out before,…
