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The Best of 2005: Morales vs. Pacquiao
The buildup was truly magnificent. Sparring partners maimed during sparring sessions. A secret weapon called “Manila Ice.” One of the gutsiest “Mexican fighters” sent by his country to salvage the legacy of…
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Pacquiao looking to fight Barrera within year
Win or lose in a rematch against Erik Morales, Manny Pacquiao is looking toward a rematch with Marco Antonio Barrera this year. "I will fight him (Barrera) anytime," Pacquiao told popular American…
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Zahir Raheem: the missing man when Jan. 21 rolls around at Thomas & Mack
The new year's first big boxing event takes place Jan. 21, when Erik Morales and Manny Pacquiao square off in a rematch of their sensational fight last March. But there will be…
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Pacquiao leads Morales in poll
With exactly three weeks left before the first big fight of 2006, Manny Pacquiao is way ahead of Erik Morales in the "unofficial scorecards" of fight fans visiting the Filipino boxer’s official…
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It’s a KO for Manny
AS THE much-anticipated rematch between Manny Pacquiao and Erik Morales is getting nearer and nearer, more and more boxing observers are predicting a knockout victory for the Filipino champion. Based on the…
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Morales shifts to speed training; Pacman ready
MEXICAN superstar Erik Morales, now done with the strength aspect of his training at the Queretaro Mountains off Mexico City, shifts to speed training as he steps up his buildup for his…
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Morales goes fast, furious
Mexican taps youthful sparmate IN ANTICIPATION of a fast and furious exchange of punches with Manny Pacquiao on Jan. 21, Erik Morales has tapped the services of a youthful and promising sparmate…
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Bautista to visit RP briefly after victory in USA
Rey “Boom-Boom” Bautista is scheduled to arrive on Jan. 2 following his successful stint at the Sycuan Resort and Casino in California. However, it will only be a short visit for Bautista…
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Abapo KOs Marzan anew to retain RP jr welter title
ALA Boy Bart Abapo created his own fireworks just in time for New Year's Day as he knocked out Cagayan de Oro City's Rex Marzan in the sixth round to retain his…
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REY BAUTISTA ARRIVING IN CEBU JAN. 2
Bohol boxing phenom Rey "Boom Boom" Bautista, fresh from his conquest of Mexican veteran Gerardo Espinoza at the Sycuan Casino in San Diego last Dec. 23, will be arriving in Cebu on…
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2005 “15 Rounds Awards”
Best Fighter 1) Ricky Hatton- After June 4th Hatton suddenly became one the most feared boxers in the world as he won the IBF Junior Welterweight Championship by dominating Kostya Tszyu over…
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ABAPO RETAINS RP JR WELTER CROWN!
TALIBON, BOHOL--Reigning RP junior welter champ Bart Abapo retained his title Friday evening, stopping challenger Rex Marzan in the sixth round of the "Rambolan sa Talibon" at the jampacked CPG Multi-Purpose Gym…
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2005 – The Year in Review, plus Year- End Awards – Part 3
For the last half decade, the 140 pound division has hosted some of boxing’s most elite talents, as well as some of the true class acts of the sport - guys like…
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SULTAN, CATUBAY DEFEND TITLES IN BIG SINULOG CARD
Two Philipine national titles will be put at stake in what will be the biggest Sinulog boxing spectacle on January 15 at the Gaisano Countrymall carpark in Cebu City. The event, to…
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‘PacMan’ on full throttle for Morales fight
Filipino boxing champion Manny Pacquiao on Friday said he is undergoing rigorous training at Wild Card Gym in Los Angeles, California, as he braces for the rematch against Mexican Erik Morales next…
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The good tidings of 2005
AS 2005 draws to a close, we look back to see how good the year has been. We get a mixed picture, with the pluses clashing with the minuses. Auspicious developments have…
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Abapo defends RP title tonight in Bohol
Reigning Philippine Super Lightweight champion and ALA boy Bart Abapo will defend his RP title tonight in a grudge rematch with Cagayan de Oro's Rex Marzan at the CPG Multi-Purpose Center, Talibon,…
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Boom-Boom explosion
CHICAGO - From Bohol to Singapore. From the United Kingdom to the rest of the world, Rey “Boom-Boom” Bautista’s name is uttered by the sweet lips of every Pinoy boxing fan. Move…
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BOXING’S TOP TEN “POUND FOR POUND” LIST
A lot has happened since my last top ten “pound for pound” list was published. Jermain Taylor retained his newly won undisputed middleweight championship. Antonio Tarver proved he wasn’t a one-punch wonder,…
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Pacquiao ready for resurgent Morales
Manny Pacquiao agrees facing a fighter coming from a defeat is fraught with danger. That is why he is preparing as hard if not harder than Erik Morales who will be fighting…
