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Love for martial arts
By Jannelle So
LOS ANGELES ? The excitement and anticipation being generated by the Manny Pacquiao-Erik Morales fight on March 19, 2005 is now reaching crescendo as fans cross out each day of the calendar…
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Boxing as drama
VEERING away from the classic reality TV oxymoron of forced natural drama was what the ABS-CBN creative team sought to do when they came up with their new series, "Kamao." "Kamao" is…
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CAN PACMAN DO IT AGAIN?
When Filipino bruiser Manny Pacquiao (39-2-2) faces Erik Morales (47-2-0) this Saturday in Las Vegas, a great deal will be at stake. Not only is he fighting his impressive eighth world champion…
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GANCHO AL H?GADO: Bajo un mar de dudas
La excelente trayectoria del peleador mexicano Erik Morales fue edificada en base a sus actuaciones, a su humildad y el enorme carisma que ha sido su sello de la casa. Nadie le…
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Superstar Pacquiao Might be First to Stop Granite-Chinned Morales
By Garth Weaver
Just around the corner on March 19th, 2005 is going to be a night that will not be forgotten in the annals of boxing. That is the date that Mexican Superstar, Erik…
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The Filipino Foil
By Dave Mckee
Manny Pacquiao's fated meeting with Mexican legend Erik Morales is shaping up to be a signal moment in boxing history. On March 19th at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas a Mexican…
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Title bout could be PPV bonanza
Murad Muhammad, in some ways, reminds one of Don King. He's a boxing promoter who can go on and on at a news conference, and he's boastful. "What I tried to explain…
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Pacquiao fights for entire nation
He is a farmer's son who ran away from the fields when he was 12. He hustled for meal money in pool halls and on outdoor basketball courts. He has always been…
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It?s All in Erik?s Mind
By James Blears
Erik Morales is much more elusive out of the ring than in it. On the business side of the ropes if you want a war, and if you want to stand toe…
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GET 2 KNOW: Manny Pacquiao
Status: Former WBC Flyweight and IBF/WBO Super Bantamweight champion. Takes on Erik Morales for the vacant IBA Super Featherweight title on March 19th in Las Vegas on HBO pay-per-view. Ht: 5-6 Wt:…
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?Fighting Words? ? Pacquiao vs. Morales Preview
In this week?s episode of Fighting Words, I throw in my two copper Lincolns worth on the upcoming megafight between Manny Pacquiao and Erik Morales, whine and moan about the cost of…
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PACQUIAO VS MORALES IS SANCTIONED BY IBA
Although the major boxing bodies have not sanctioned this Sunday's mammoth confrontation between Filipino ring icon Manny Pacquiao and Mexican hero Erik "El Terrible" Morales, fringe organization International Boxing Association (IBA) has…
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Las Vegas Rolls Out Red Carpet For Pacquiao
LOS ANGELES-With war drums beating and horns blaring to signal the arrival of Manny Pacquiao in Las Vegas, the apt red carpet welcome has been readied for the Filipino at the MGM…
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CEBU FIGHTER READY TO KO PACQUIAO CONQUEROR
Cebu fighter Pedro "Mayorga" Malco is all primed up to snatch the IBF Pan Pacific featherweight crown off the head of Bobby Pacquiao conqueror Fahprakorb Rakkiatgym, as he leaves for Bangkok tonight…
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For Pacquiao, It’s Three the Hard Way
By Steve Kim
In November of 2003, Manny Pacquiao would shock the boxing world with his thorough domination of Marco Antonio Barrera in San Antonio, Texas, stopping the highly regarded Mexican in 11 rounds. Six…
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Dougie’s MASSIVE Monday Mail Bag
By Doug Fischer
Fights fans give their take on Saturday's superbout between Erik Morales and Manny Pacquiao. When the matchup was first made, PacMan was an early favorite among fans and media, but support for…
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Advantage lost?
LOS ANGELES, California, United States of America -- The fistic war will be won on the power of punches, not with the quality of gloves, but Manny Pacquiao yesterday lost some perceived…
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And so it begins, the countdown, I mean
CHICAGO ? As we enter Fight Week, featuring Manny Pacquiao versus Erik Morales, this column will appear daily in these pages until Monday next week. If you?re my fan, that means Nirvana,…
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Pacquiao could lose that loving feeling
LOS ANGELES, California, United States of America -- Manny Pacquiao using the boxing gloves of his choice does not necessarily give him a cutting edge. It's not the brand and type of…
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Morales takes ?first round?
By Nick Giongco
HOLLYWOOD, California ? Score ?Round One? in favor of Erik Morales. The Nevada State Athletic Commission (NSAC) told the camp of Manny Pacquiao on Saturday to wear Japan-made Winning-brand gloves instead of…