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Rediscovering Malcolm Tu?acao
By Paul J. Taneo, Sun.Star Cebu, Sun, 22 Jan 2006
For a time, he was Mandaue’s favorite son after he captured the WBC flyweight belt with a stunning seventh-round KO win in May 2000 over Medgoen Singsurat, who previously himself had a stunning third-round KO win over the Philippines’ favorite son, Manny Pacquiao (Pacman had actually los Read Full Story >>>I have to win fight for RP - Pacquiao
By Ninfa R. Leonardia, Visayan Daily Star, Sun, 22 Jan 2006
LAS VEGAS, Nevada - Two-time world champion Manny Pacquiao, an adopted son of Bacolod City, will use his relentless style with the hope of getting a different result in his rematch with Erik 'Terrible' Morales at the Thomas and Mack Center here Saturday (8 a.m. Sunday in the Philippines).
"It's Read Full Story >>> Pacquiao’s fight plan: Attack the body, wear down Morales
By Joaquin Henson, The Philippine Star, Sun, 22 Jan 2006
LAS VEGAS–Manny Pacquiao grunted and groaned yesterday as he threw punches in the air, simulating what’s in store for Erik Morales in their scheduled 12-round fight at the Thomas and Mack Center here this morning (Manila time).
It was Pacquiao’s way of demonstrating how he expe Read Full Story >>> Ashen and scary the second time around
By Homer D. Sayson, Sun.Star Cebu, Sun, 22 Jan 2006
LAS VEGAS – With people nudging me from behind, each looking for a closer peek of the spectacle, I held my ground firmly along the red ropes right next to the podium where Manny Pacquiao and Erik Morales were officially weighed in yesterday at the Wynn Resort Margaux ballroom.
Morales arri Read Full Story >>> Mo' Manny, Mo' money
By Gil C. Cabacungan Jr., Philippine Daily Inquirer, Sun, 22 Jan 2006
THIS is the mantra of Philippine media and corporate giants that have paid top money to ride on the highly anticipated battle between Filipino boxing sensation Manny Pacquiao and Mexican Erik Morales to boost their stock not only in the local market but also among cash-rich Filipinos working oversea Read Full Story >>> Dogfight: Morales vs Pacquiao
By Coyote Duran, DogHouseBoxing.com, Sun, 22 Jan 2006
Well boys and girls, it’s that time again when we pit two of DHB’s big dogs against each other to argue the split on this weekend’s Erik Morales vs Manny Pacquiao rematch. Will it be repeat or revenge? Rea Read Full Story >>> Morales-Pacquiao 2 Staff Picks: The Battle
15rounds.com, Sun, 22 Jan 2006
Staff Picks, Compiled by Steve D'Amato
Marc Abrams
The Raheem fight may have been more than aberration for Morales. He may have fought one too many wars and it’s just very possible that it could have finally caught up with him. Manny Pacquiao KO 6.
Kenneth Bouhairie
Both Morales Read Full Story >>> It’s payback time for Manny
By Abac Cordero, The Philippine Star, Sun, 22 Jan 2006
LAS VEGAS — For the second time in 10 months, Manny Pacquiao, a Filipino, and Erik Morales, a Mexican, will take center stage in this city of non-stop entertainment.
Once again, boxing fans from around the world will watch these two superb fighters square off, hoping to witness another mat Read Full Story >>> Vegas Grapevine: Betting odds favor Erik
By Homer D. Sayson, Sun.Star Cebu, Sun, 22 Jan 2006
LAS VEGAS – The betting odds for the Pacquiao-Morales II is swaying like an erratic pendulum as both Manny and Erik have held the lofty status as favorites in the weeks before their gigantic showdown.
The other day, though, the odds steadied firmly in Manny’s favor, who was a minus 1 Read Full Story >>> The Battle: Pacman v. Morales 2
By Edwin G. Espejo, Sun.Star General Santos, Sun, 22 Jan 2006
Roll out the barrel. Stack up your chips. Call the bets. It is fight time on Sunday.
I am sure many have already made their respective predictions on the outcome of the highly hyped rematch between our very own Manny "The Destroyer" Pacquiao and Mexican warrior Erik "El Terrible" Morales on Janu Read Full Story >>> Atienza sees Pacquiao victory
The Manila Bulletin, Sun, 22 Jan 2006
“It would be victory for Manny Pacquiao, and the Filipino people this time!.’’
This was the prediction of Manila Mayor Lito Atienza on the eve of Manny Pacquiao’s fight against Erik Morales of Mexico at the Thomas and Mack Center in Las Vegas, Nevada.
Atienza said tha Read Full Story >>> KO win for Erik, says cornerman
The Manila Bulletin, Sun, 22 Jan 2006
LAS VEGAS — One of Erik Morales’ cornermen expressed confidence Saturday night’s super-featherweight bout between Manny Pacquiao and Erik Morales will not go the distance.
"Erik (Morales) will knock out Manny Pacquiao," said the beefy but short middle-aged training assistant. Read Full Story >>> Nation watches Pacquiao-Morales fight today
The Manila Bulletin, Sun, 22 Jan 2006
The nation goes into suspended animation today when Manny Pacquiao slugs it out with Mexican fighter Erik Morales over 12 rounds at the Thomas and Mack Center in Las Vegas, Nevada, United States.
From the cozy living rooms of the elite to the cramped confines of slum areas all over the country Read Full Story >>> Morales happy he made weight limit — barely
By Abac Cordero, The Philippine Star, Sun, 22 Jan 2006
LAS VEGAS–Thirty minutes before the official weigh-in, Erik Morales tipped the scales, half-naked.
When he got off, he gave his promoter, Bob Arum of Top Rank, a big bear hug.
They both smiled and seemed very happy. Morales must have weighed at exactly 130 lbs, the weight limit, or pro Read Full Story >>> Boxing Diary: Vegas wining and dining
By Homer D. Sayson, Sun.Star Cebu, Sun, 22 Jan 2006
LAS VEGAS – The weather continues to be strangely frigid in this desert as the mercury refuses to rise to a more desirable level. I come from the belly of the Midwest, where 40 degrees is like a heat wave, but we’ve had a really mild winter in Chicago so far, so this Vegas weather is a l Read Full Story >>> Pacman fight may affect other sports tilts today
By Mike T. Limpag, Sun.Star Cebu, Sun, 22 Jan 2006
The Aboitiz Men’s League Division B resumes today but one of the biggest concern of organizers is whether teams will show up for their match or stay home and watch Manny Pacquiao duke it up with Erik Morales.
“I have asked my staff to remind the teams and they have committed,” Read Full Story >>> Chavit puts in bet, says Pinoy champ sure winner
By Abac Cordero, The Philippine Star, Sun, 22 Jan 2006
LAS VEGAS–Luis "Chavit" Singson, the swanky former governor of Ilocos Sur, has issued a fearless forecast for Saturday’s bout between Manny Pacquiao and Erik Morales.
"It’s going to be Manny Pacquiao by knockout," said the former government official who’s also a regular v Read Full Story >>> Mexicans thank honest Pinoys
By Joaquin Henson, The Philippine Star, Sun, 22 Jan 2006
LAS VEGAS–Ramon and Marta de Llano are celebrating their wedding anniversary here. They flew in Thursday night, excitedly anticipating a romantic weekend in the world’s entertainment capital.
Then came the shock of their lives when they checked in at the MGM Grand Hotel. They realize Read Full Story >>> Entourage
By Nini Cabaero, Sun.Star Cebu, Sun, 22 Jan 2006
The visitors from the Philippines started arriving in Las Vegas days before the scheduled re-match of our own Manny Pacquiao and Mexico's Erik Morales.
They were senators, House members, governors, mayors, business people and Pacquiao fans. Their presence, they said, was to cheer Pacquiao on as Read Full Story >>> No pillow fight this time, says Roach
By Tom Thompson, TigerBoxing.com, Sun, 22 Jan 2006
LAS VEGAS—You remember the days of youth when you engaged in more than one spirited pillow fight? According to Freddie Roach, Manny Pacquiao and Erik Morales engaged in one last year.
That's right, two grown men pillow fighting.
"Winning gloves, they are like pillows," said Roach.
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