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Double Trouble Tonight
As a two-time boxing champion, matinee idol, singer and the hero to a nation, it’s difficult to fathom Manny Pacquiao (39-3-2, 30 KOs) would ever have much time alone, but during the…
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WEIGH-IN!
Hector Velazquez of Tijuana, left, and Manny Pacquiao, of the Philippines pose after their weigh in Friday, Sept. 9, 2005, in Los Angeles. Velazquez will fight Pacquiao at the Staples Center Saturday.…
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MORALES AND PACQUIAO SPEAK FOR THE FINAL TIME BEFORE ‘DOUBLE TROUBLE’ CARD
Thursday was the day for the final press conference for Saturday's "Double Trouble" card at the Staples Center in Los Angeles, California. The combatants met at the Wilshire Grand Hotel for the…
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Viloria Returning After Injuring Contreras
LOS ANGELES -- Brian Viloria has invited a special guest ringside for his title bout. Ruben Contreras, who had surgery for blood clots on the brain shortly after their May 28 fight,…
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“Double Trouble” Final Press Conference
LOS ANGELES, CA.-- Thursday at the Grand Wilshire in Downtown Los Angeles, media from different corners of the world gathered for the final press conference leading up to Saturday’s “Double Trouble” card…
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PEDRO’S SCHEDULE, ODDS, & PREDICTIONS
Staples Center, Los Angeles, CA (HBO) Erik Morales (48-2) vs. Zahir Raheem (27-1) Odds/Predictions: Erik 3 1/2 to 1. Zahir never reached potential. Pure boxer from Philly. Morales, long established as one…
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Golden Boy II<br>Viloria gets a shot at a title
HOLLYWOOD - It's a quiet day for Brian Viloria, who is less than 72 hours before the biggest fight of his life. His face is hard and deep with focus. He hasn't…
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Wrestling Icon “Christian” with Pacquiao at Today’s Weigh-in
LOS ANGELES, CA (September 9, 2005) -- Team Pacquiao has beefed up its membership with two of professional wrestling's biggest grapplers. The Undertaker and Christian have tag teamed to support Manny Pacquiao…
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MANNY PACQUIAO: A GREAT STYLE, BUT NOT A GREAT FIGHTER
When I look at Manny Pacquiao I see a fighter who comes to fight and gives 100% each time out. He gives the fans what they want to see and the guy…
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Viloria focuses on world title fight
The only vision Waipahu boxer Brian Viloria has in his head right now is of a world championship. For a while, there were other visions — scary visions — but he said…
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PACQUIAO, MORALES BOTH PREPARED FOR WAR!
Top Rank's Chairman of the Board, Bob Arum believes Saturday night's Double-Trouble card which co-features Erik Morales 48-2 (34) vs. Zahir Raheem 26-1 (16) and Manny Pacquiao 39-3-2 (30) vs. Hector Velazquez…
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Not a single step back, vows Pacquiao foe
HE RESPECTS Manny Pacquiao, but don't expect Hector Velasquez to take a single step back when the two sluggers shoot it out in Los Angeles, California, Saturday evening (Sunday in Manila). Claiming…
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Viloria fights his emotions
LOS ANGELES – Light flyweight Brian Viloria will never forget 2005. Tomorrow, the former U.S. Olympian will fight for his first world title on the undercard of the Erik Morales-Zahir Raheem bout…
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Morales and Pacquiao share a ring again
Six months after their enthralling 12 round battle, Erik Morales and Manny Pacquiao will once again share a squared circle Saturday night. Only, they will enter the ring at the Staples Center…
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Judges could tilt balance
There’s no assurance that Manny Pacquiao will get a fair shake from the judges in his scheduled 12-round fight against Hector Velazquez of Mexico for the vacant World Boxing Council (WBC) International…
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Velazquez ready to rumble with Manny
LOS ANGELES, California — For Hector Velazquez, attack is the name of the game. And here’s the reason why this style has become the hallmark of his boxing career. About 10 years…
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Mexican brawler on, off ring
LOS ANGELES — Don’t mess around with Hector Velazquez for he’s a real fighter — on and off the ring. Ricardo Torres, the trainer-manager of Velazquez, gave Filipino newsmen a glimpse of…
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Pacquiao upbeat on final day of workout
LOS ANGELES — Manny Pacquiao can’t wait to get his hands on Hector Velazquez. "Excited na ako," he said at the Wild Card Gym Thursday afternoon after he closed out his one-month…
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Pacquiao just can’t say no
LOS ANGELES — Tickets are such a premium for Saturday night’s double-header featuring Manny Pacquiao and Erik Morales in two separate main events that not even credentials, 30 complimentary tickets and an…
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Oyson: For once, I am for Manny Pacquiao
I have been bashing our own Manny Pacquiao in the past. I was even tagged un-Filipino. But for now, I have a change of heart, not just being patriotic. His ring credentials…
