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Pacquiao to get P39 million
By Nick Giongco
THE MEGABUCKS just keep on falling on Manny Pacquiao’s lap. If reports are true, Pacquiao will pocket $700,000 (roughly R39 million) when he squares off with Hector Velazquez of Mexico in a…
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The Best Damn Mailbag in Boxing 7/16/2005
Kimo makes his return to the hardest and simply the the Best damn Mailbag in Boxing. Kimo tackles question regarding Mike Tyson, Kostya Tszyu, Teddy Atlas, Manny Pacquiao, and much more. Greg…
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MARCO ANTONIO BARRERA AND ROBBIE PEDEN TO UNIFY THEIR 130-POUND TITLES ON SEPTEMBER 17
It’s always a special night when two world champions put everything they’ve worked so hard for on the line in search of a unification of their titles. Saturday, September 17 will be…
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Pacquiao, Dela Cruz join pro-Arroyo rally
A popular boxer, a former hostage of Iraqi militants, local government executives, and a number of showbiz personalities are among the people at the pro-Arroyo rally in Rizal Park on Saturday afternoon.…
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Pongsaklek-Rapada on July 29!
Petchyindee Boxing Promotion announced that WBC fly king Pongsaklek Wonjongkam will battle with Filipino Eric Rapada in a tune-up bout on July 29 at Porkungpao Restaurant in Bangna District, Bangkok. The Thai…
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New foe for Velazquez!
Featherweight Hector Velazquez (who is slated to face Manny Pacquiao on September 10 if he wins) has a new opponent for his bout Friday night at the Aragon Ballroom in Chicago, Illinois.…
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Hopkins rules in pound-for-pound rankings
By Jeff Haney
Some professional boxers duck and parry when they are asked about the mythical "pound for pound" ratings of the best fighters in the sport. "Oh, I leave that to you guys --…
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Pacquiao battles Mexico’s Velasquez on Sept. 10 in LA
MANNY Pacquiao and Erik Morales are scheduled to fight again. In separate bouts, in the same card. Promoter Bob Arum revealed this Wednesday as he finally confirmed reports that the Filipino boxing…
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December rematch likely
A December rematch looms bright in the horizon if Filipino ring icon Manny Pacquiao and Mexican star Erik Morales will emerge victorious in their forthcoming bouts. The two colorful and devastating fighters…
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Hot Pacquiao foe to fight July 15
THE Mexican boxer whom Manny Pacquiao is going to trade punches with on Sept. 10 is on a hot streak, having won his last four fights including a stoppage of tough customer…
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Reign of Escol is Over
By Rey Danseco
The reign of little known Filipino champion, Joel Escol, ended on Wednesday when he lost to a veteran Thai fighter who was previously floored by Manny Pacquiao four times. Escol (9-6-1) failed…
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Escol Loses IBF Pan Pacific Title Via KO
The Philippines' Joel Escol lost his IBF Pan Pacific super bantamweight title via a second round knockout at the hands of Thailand’s Fahsan 3K Battery, the same fighter who lost to Manny…
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Pacquiao fights today (Oops, magsasabong lang pala sa Pasay)
Boxing idol Manny Pacquiao is fighting in another arena tonight. Pacquiao, in partnership with former Congressman Patrick Antonio and Jun Topacio, will field four entries in today's 330 K Big Event derby…
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THURSDAY FIVE-STAR FIGHT EDITION!
Having had my mind on trivial but important matters of late, I can tell you that I'm ready to rock...WIRE HAIRED WONDER TALKS OF ALLIGATORS: Sometimes you can try your hardest to…
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Velasquez must get by Valtierra for shot at Pacquiao
8 Count Productions along with Top Rank will present another epsiode of Solo Boxeo at the Aragon Ballroom on Friday, July 15, 2005. Headlining is a twelve-round featherweight bout between veterans Hector…
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Manny to face tough Mexican
It doesn’t look like either Kevin Kelley or Carlos Hernandez will be three-time world boxing champion Manny Pacquiao’s next opponent after all. Top Rank promoter Bob Arum yesterday was quoted by a…
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Pacquiao got P44M from Murad
By Nick Giongco
ON THE day Manny Pacquiao revealed that he will be facing Mexican Hector Velazquez on Sept. 10 in Los Angeles, sports website ESPN.com reported that the Filipino boxing star accepted an out-of-court…
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It’s another Mexican foe for Pacquiao
MANNY Pacquiao will climb the ring anew on September 10 to fight Hector Velazquez of Mexico in an explosive HBO doubleheader that also features Erik Morales. Pacquiao's next bout was reported by…
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Pacquiao leaves for US Aug. 1!
By Nick Giongco
In preparation for his Sept. 10 comeback fight in Los Angeles, Manny Pacquiao is flying to the US on Aug. 1, the fighter told fightnews yesterday afternoon on board his brand-new silver-colored…
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“THE PINOY” LOOKS AT HOPKINS-JERMAIN & MUCH MORE
By Jason Aniel
FROM THE KIDDY POOL TO THE DEEP BLUE SEA This Saturday night on HBO PPV Jermain Taylor, 2000 U.S. Olympian, will either be the next middleweight champion, or an over-hyped and over-matched…