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Former super-feather champ bats for Pacman
By Nick Giongco
HOLLYWOOD, California ? Remember Cornelius Boza-Edwards? He?s that London-based Ugandan who surrendered the World Boxing Council (WBC) super-featherweight title to Filipino southpaw Rolando Navarrete in August 1981 in Viareggio, Italy. Boza-Edwards dropped…
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Ex-champ to Pacquiao foe: Run
By Abac Cordero
LOS ANGELES?An unsolicited advice to Erik Morales from former world champion Cornelius "Boza" Edwards: Run. Edwards, the Ugandan who lost his WBC jr. lightweight crown to Filipino Roland Navarette in 1981 in…
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Pacquiao gets choice of gloves
By John Raygoza
LOS ANGELES, CA--- The gloves have raised controversy with Erik Morales? last two opponents but this time they agreed to wear distinct gloves into the ring. Manny Pacquiao's preferred Mexican-made Cleto Reyes…
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Pacquiao gets his tested knockout gloves
LOS ANGELES, California, United States of America -- The choice of gloves, perceived to put the Philippine side at a disadvantage, was quietly resolved in favor of Manny Pacquiao when the Filipino…
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Pacquiao-Morales bout a marketing marvel in US
SACRAMENTO, California, United States of America -- The Los Angeles Times and the rest of California's major media outlets still have to redeem themselves with the first significant story on the upcoming…
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Pacquiao to Wear Puncher’s Gloves?
LOS ANGELES-A scheme reportedly hatched by the opposite camp would require Manny Pacquiao to wear a different brand of gloves and not the puncher's gloves that the Filipino has always used in…
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PACQUIAO HEIR BAUTISTA STOPS THAI IN HAWAII
Just moments ago, reigning World Boxing Organization Asia-Pacific bantam king Rey "Boom Boom" Bautista made an impressive American debut as he won via a stunning knockout win over Thai Aree Phosuwangym at…
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Analysis on Morales-Pacquiao
The upcoming fight between Manny ?Pacman? Pacquiao (39-2-2, 31 ko?s) and Erik ?El Terrible? Morales (47-2, 34 ko?s) has the potential to be a war. It may not be a pugilistic Vietnam,…
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ROACH READY TO BET MONEY ON PACQUIAO; MORALES READY FOR WAR!!
Although he is not a gambler, nor does he espouse it, renowned trainer Freddie Roach has intimated he is ready to bet some money for Manny Pacquiao when the latter takes on…
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FLIPPIN? OUT ON THE PHILIPINE BOXING SCENE
By Jason Aniel
PHILIPPINES VS MEXICO PART I This Saturday, March 12, two well known Filipino boxers, Gerry Balagbagan and Vernie Torres will take on tough Mexicans, Salvador Castillas and Jose Mendiola. In both matches,…
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Morales plans to go to war!
"I am going into the most important fight of my boxing career," Erik 'El Terrible' Morales said today at his jammed-packed Media Day in Mexico City. "I know what Pacquaio will bring…
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Pacquiao too strong, swear awed sparmates
LOS ANGELES, California, United States of America -- Trainer Freddie Roach said Manny Pacquiao's newly minted right hook, labeled as Manila Ice, will knock out Erik Morales but Pacquiao's sparmates yesterday disagreed…
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As Pacquiao?s fight nears, trainer sees no chink in armor
By Nick Giongco
HOLLYWOOD, California ? Multi-awarded cornerman Freddie Roach showed no sign of anxiety Thursday concerning Manny Pacquiao?s fast-approaching March 19 fight with Erik Morales in Las Vegas. Apparently, with good reason. Roach cannot…
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Pacquiao lives up to ?No Fear? name
Facing his most dangerous foe yet, Filipino ring idol Manny Pacquiao believes that his fearless outlook and intense preparation are vital ingredients for victory in his March 19 super featherweight showdown with…
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Pacquiao must KO foe to avoid rigged decision
By Abac Cordero
LOS ANGELES ? Don?t let the fight go the distance. This warning, short, straight and simple as it is, came no less from Rod Nazario, who said Manny Pacquiao will be in…
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Pacquiao can’t win on points?
LOS ANGELES -- If Erik Morales finishes the war against Manny Pacquiao on his feet, there would be a very slim chance for Filipinos to celebrate. Take this from Rod Nazario, Pacquiao's…
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Pacquiao needs a kayo
Manny Pacquiao packs the power that could knock down Erik Morales and, at the same time, the maneuverability to elude the Mexican?s vicious right. ?We?d like to work the body early, and…
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Will Either Morales or Pacquiao Take a Step Back?
By Brian Wilbur
Styles make fights. Fighting styles are what determine if a contest is going to be an all out slugfest reminiscent of Gatti/Ward or an all out snoozefest like Ruiz/Holyfield. Some of the…
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Ready to rumble
Rod Nazario, Ring Magazine featherweight champion Manny Pacquiao’s business manager, yesterday joined trainer Freddie Roach in telling Filipino boxing fans who idolize the Filipino ring gladiator, not to worry over reports that…
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Pacquiao-Morales Duel Set to Break Records
LOS ANGELES?The Manny Pacquiao-Erik Morales duel on March 19 at the MGM Grand is expected to rank as one of the biggest non-heavyweight fights in boxing history despite it being a non-title…