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Jaca opponent John Nolasco is no push over
Jimrex Jaca thought that his dream of becoming part of a big boxing event would turn into sour as he almost failed to secure himself a visa to travel to America. It…
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Pacquiao fight rivets, lifts a nation
Standing 5-foot-6 and weighing 130 pounds, boxer Manny Pacquiao certainly warrants the junior-lightweight class designation. But his small frame is fashioned with strong shoulders. In fact, his shoulders have to be strong.…
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Pacquiao Fever
THE Pacquiao fever rents the air once more as Manny Pacquiao, the only certified boxing star that we have today, fights in America barely four days from now (January 22). The venue…
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GORRES, AMONSOT IN PRIME SHAPE TO RUMBLE
LAS VEGAS--Z "The Dream" Gorres and Czar Amonsot both looked in tremendous shape with less than three weeks left before they take on separate foes at the Orleans Casino here. Gorres and…
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Nonito Donaire: Dedicated to Make It All the Way to the Top
Inside of the ring, Nonito "Flash" Donaire does it with flair. The highly regarded youngster, who has knocked out eight of his 14 opponents within the initial six rounds, is charismatic, talented…
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‘Filipino Flash’ Donaire takes on Roach prot?g?
Exciting bantamweight Nonito "Filipino Flash" Donaire has another chance of capturing a regional title in the United States. On Friday he takes on Kahren "Armenian Essence" Harutyunyan for the vacant North American…
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It will be a ‘war’
SHORTLY upon arriving in the dazzling city of Las Vegas for his return bout with Manny Pacquiao over the weekend, Erik Morales readily talked about leaving the gambling capital of the world…
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Pacman set to break barriers against Erik
LAS VEGAS, Nevada -- A day after showing off a balanced, more polished Manny Pacquiao, trainer Freddie Roach yesterday made another bold move by baring how they plan to soften and crush…
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Morales camp says Pacquiao can’t win
LAS VEGAS, Nevada -- Manny Pacquiao was told yesterday why he would be on the losing end in his rematch against Erik Morales on Saturday (Sunday in Manila). “He comes in using…
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Erik Morales opens up!
Erik Morales had already made his "Grand Entrance" in the Wynn Resort and Casino, but that didn't stop him from being asked a few more questions. "El Terrible" was nabbed near the…
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Roach tweaks Pacquiao battle plan
As Manny Pacquiao hit the mitts with trainer Freddie Roach at a downtown gym, Erik Morales arrived at the Wynn Las Vegas Hotel and Casino and declared himself in his "best ever"…
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Manny may win by KO—Roach
LAS VEGAS — If Manny Pacquiao dots the Is and crosses the Ts, trainer Freddie Roach said there’s no way Erik “El Terrible” Morales will victimize the Filipino southpaw for the second…
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Pacquiao to fight like a pit bull, says Davidson
Beverly Hills lawyer Keith Davidson said yesterday Manny Pacquiao will fight Erik Morales like a pit bull in their scheduled 12-round bout at the Thomas and Mack Center in Las Vegas on…
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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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Fit for a king
The report from Las Vegas was heartening. Manny Pacquiao isn’t sharing an ordinary room with three companions like he did before his first fight against Erik Morales last March. Team Pacquiao marketing…
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Ticket prices skyrocket as bout nears
LAS VEGAS — When boxing promoter Bob Arum said last week that sales for the upcoming fight was "phenomenal" it was clear that he wasn’t joking. Ticket sales, as a matter of…
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Morales warns he’s stronger, better
LAS VEGAS — Despite two major changes in his training set-up, Erik Morales is expecting the same kind of result in his battle with Filipino Manny Pacquiao on Saturday. "All these changes…
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PACMAN WILL NEED POWER PILLS
It has been ten months since Erik Morales and Manny Pacquiao staged their epic first battle, and it was a thrilling fight. Even with all the fireworks however, it did unfold down…
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I want to win this fight – Morales
LAS VEGAS — For Erik Morales, Saturday night’s rematch with Manny Pacquiao appears to be just another day at the office. Morales, the Mexican puncher who’s been to countless ring wars dating…
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Pacquiao souvenirs confiscated
LAS VEGAS — One of Manny Pacquiao’s diehard fans was given a rude welcome at the McCarran International Airport on Tuesday afternoon when a box containing 41 jackets and 16 shirts which…
