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JACA AIMS TO SHINE BRIGHT IN VEGAS
LAS VEGAS, NEVADA--Sibulan, Negros Oriental's pride Jimrex Jaca, the only Filipino fighting in the undercard of the Manny Pacquiao-Erik Morales rematch today, aims to become the next buzzword of Philippine boxing as…
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FIL-AM NONITO DONAIRE WINS VACANT NABF CROWN
FILIPINO-AMERICAN Super flyweight Nonito Donaire won a split decision over American Kahren Harutyunyan to win the vacant North American Boxing Federation (NABF) title at the Pechanga Casino Resort in Temecula, California late…
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Manny Pacquiao running out of time
We had seen Manny Pacquiao before. And he looked good, for sure. He destroyed Lehlo Ledwaba for the IBF super bantamweight title on the Oscar De La Hoya-Javier Castillejo undercard in June…
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Rediscovering Malcolm Tu?acao
For a time, he was Mandaue’s favorite son after he captured the WBC flyweight belt with a stunning seventh-round KO win in May 2000 over Medgoen Singsurat, who previously himself had a…
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I have to win fight for RP – Pacquiao
LAS VEGAS, Nevada - Two-time world champion Manny Pacquiao, an adopted son of Bacolod City, will use his relentless style with the hope of getting a different result in his rematch with…
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Pacquiao’s fight plan: Attack the body, wear down Morales
LAS VEGAS–Manny Pacquiao grunted and groaned yesterday as he threw punches in the air, simulating what’s in store for Erik Morales in their scheduled 12-round fight at the Thomas and Mack Center…
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Ashen and scary the second time around
LAS VEGAS – With people nudging me from behind, each looking for a closer peek of the spectacle, I held my ground firmly along the red ropes right next to the podium…
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Mo’ Manny, Mo’ money
THIS is the mantra of Philippine media and corporate giants that have paid top money to ride on the highly anticipated battle between Filipino boxing sensation Manny Pacquiao and Mexican Erik Morales…
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Dogfight: Morales vs Pacquiao
Well boys and girls, it’s that time again when we pit two of DHB’s big dogs against each other to argue the split on this weekend’s Erik Morales vs Manny Pacquiao rematch.…
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Morales-Pacquiao 2 Staff Picks: The Battle
Staff Picks, Compiled by Steve D'Amato Marc Abrams The Raheem fight may have been more than aberration for Morales. He may have fought one too many wars and it’s just very possible…
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It’s payback time for Manny
LAS VEGAS — For the second time in 10 months, Manny Pacquiao, a Filipino, and Erik Morales, a Mexican, will take center stage in this city of non-stop entertainment. Once again, boxing…
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Vegas Grapevine: Betting odds favor Erik
LAS VEGAS – The betting odds for the Pacquiao-Morales II is swaying like an erratic pendulum as both Manny and Erik have held the lofty status as favorites in the weeks before…
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The Battle: Pacman v. Morales 2
Roll out the barrel. Stack up your chips. Call the bets. It is fight time on Sunday. I am sure many have already made their respective predictions on the outcome of the…
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Atienza sees Pacquiao victory
“It would be victory for Manny Pacquiao, and the Filipino people this time!.’’ This was the prediction of Manila Mayor Lito Atienza on the eve of Manny Pacquiao’s fight against Erik Morales…
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KO win for Erik, says cornerman
LAS VEGAS — One of Erik Morales’ cornermen expressed confidence Saturday night’s super-featherweight bout between Manny Pacquiao and Erik Morales will not go the distance. "Erik (Morales) will knock out Manny Pacquiao,"…
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Nation watches Pacquiao-Morales fight today
The nation goes into suspended animation today when Manny Pacquiao slugs it out with Mexican fighter Erik Morales over 12 rounds at the Thomas and Mack Center in Las Vegas, Nevada, United…
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Morales happy he made weight limit — barely
LAS VEGAS–Thirty minutes before the official weigh-in, Erik Morales tipped the scales, half-naked. When he got off, he gave his promoter, Bob Arum of Top Rank, a big bear hug. They both…
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Boxing Diary: Vegas wining and dining
LAS VEGAS – The weather continues to be strangely frigid in this desert as the mercury refuses to rise to a more desirable level. I come from the belly of the Midwest,…
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Pacman fight may affect other sports tilts today
The Aboitiz Men’s League Division B resumes today but one of the biggest concern of organizers is whether teams will show up for their match or stay home and watch Manny Pacquiao…
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Chavit puts in bet, says Pinoy champ sure winner
LAS VEGAS–Luis "Chavit" Singson, the swanky former governor of Ilocos Sur, has issued a fearless forecast for Saturday’s bout between Manny Pacquiao and Erik Morales. "It’s going to be Manny Pacquiao by…
