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PacMan to do it in the US
MANILA –Filipino boxing-icon Manny “PacMan” Pacquiao and Mexican Erik “El Terrible” Morales are scheduled to appear before boxing aficionados in four big cities in the United States. Pacquiao said he will leave…
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Injured boxer Naranjo arrives in P.I.
Ayon Naranjo, the Bukidnon-based fighter who figured in a near-tragic accident in Japan recently, arrived in the country today ready to start a new life out of the squared arena. Naranjo, who…
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PHILBOXING EXCLUSIVE: ESPINOSA BOXING CARD RESET TO NOV. 5
The "Fight For Love" charity boxing event intended to raise funds for former two-time world champion Luisito Espinosa has ben moved to November 5 at the San Andres Civic and Sports Center…
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Morales expects to decision Pacquiao
HANDLERS of Mexican ring great Erik “El Terrible” Morales does not think he has what it takes to knock out Manny Pacquiao, but are confident the Tijuana fighter will beat the Filipino…
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Kudos To Boxing and The Year 2005
The year 2005 has shown itself to be one of the most appetizingly eventful years that boxing has had in a while. Over the course of the last 12 months kings were…
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No Christmas for Pacquiao this Year — Arum
"Manny's not getting a Christmas this year." This was Bob Arum's response when asked by reporters in Arizona if Pacquiao will return to the Philippines for Christmas after starting training in Phoenix,…
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Pacquiao ‘wins millions’ in Bacolod stag derby
Bacolod City holds fond memories for Manny Pacquiao. One, he is the City’s adopted son. Two, he “won millions of pesos” at one of the country’s biggest cockfight derbies. Where he placed…
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Gorres-Pornobnum to be aired in the US
Next Saturday's Oriental and Pacific Boxing Federation eliminator bout between no. 1 super-flyweight contender Z ?The Dream? Gorres and Thailand's Wisanu Pornobnum at the Mandaue Sports and Cultural Complex will be aired…
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PENALOSA BATTLES ARGENTINIAN DEC. 10
The oft-postponed return to action of ex-WBC superfly champ Gerry Penalosa is now slated for December 10 at the Casino Filipino in Para?aque, a source close to the Filipino fighter revealed yesterday.…
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PHILIPPINES LAST DITCH EFFORT TO SAVE FACE
FILIPINO BOXERS ALL RESPECT “KING LOUIE” With the success of Brian Viloria, Rey “Boom Boom” Bautista, and the Pacquiao brothers, Manny and Bobby, Philippine boxing has taken over the country and is…
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Bautista Defense in Bohol
It won't be in Manila. Not in Las Vegas. Rey “Boom-Boom” Bautista will have his second WBO Asia Pacific bantamweight title defense before his fellow Boholanos in Tagbilaran City on Nov. 19.…
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No sparring job for Espinosa, says Pacquiao
The voice at the other end of the line sounded frustrated and sad. It was Manny Pacquiao in Bacolod who answered the call: "Bahala na ug tawgon ko nilang talawan, basta dili…
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Manny Pacquiao’s PR force field
A HANDSHAKE with President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo, rehearsed to perfection at Malaca?ang's Heroes' Hall. A photo with House Speaker Jose de Venecia at the podium that serves as his national perch. A whisper…
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Long lost ‘relatives’ besiege Pacquiao
THERE IS truth to the saying that victory has a thousand brothers and defeat is an orphan. On Wednesday night, Manny Pacquiao was besieged by people claiming to be his aunt, uncle,…
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Boxing champ Manny Pacquiao vows to help boxers in Bacolod
WHAT is a son to do but help his family? Bacolod City's newly adopted son, International Boxing Federation (IBF) super featherweight champion Emmanuel "Manny" Pacquiao, has promised to share his blessings with…
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Sultan leaves today for PABA bout
Philippine welterweight champ Dondon Sultan flies for Thailand today as he takes yet another chance at glory when he trades leathers with Pan-Asian Boxing Association (PABA) welter titlist Pakphum Chengphonak for the…
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Brian Viloria returns to his roots
BRIAN Viloria could not have won his title a moment too soon. When he knocked out Eric Ortiz for the World Boxing Council's light flyweight belt on Sept. 10 at Staples Center,…
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Pacquiao invited to Morales’ den
BACOLOD CITY — Manny Pacquiao revealed on Wednesday that there are plans for him and Mexican arch rival Erik Morales to go on a tour of Mexico and select US cities to…
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Pacquiao agrees to spar with Espinosa
DESPITE initial apprehensions, Manny Pacquiao yesterday reconsidered and welcomed the offer for him to spar with former world champion Luisito Espinosa in preparation for the monumental rematch against Mexico’s Erik Morales in…
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Pacman taps Louie
As a gesture of admiration to his predecessor, Filipino boxing superstar Manny Pacquiao is inclined to tap the services of former two-time world champion Luisito Espinosa. In an interview with the Bulletin/Tempo,…
