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Weighty issue looms in Pacquiao-Barrera fight
By Nick Giongco, The Manila Bulletin, Mon, 18 Aug 2003
EVERYTHING’S been agreed upon except for one weighty issue.
A Bulletin source in the US revealed that Manny Pacquiao-Marco Antonio Barrera is indeed a go for November 15 in Las Vegas, but if the two fighters’ parties fail to agree on the agreed weight, this much-awaited clash between po Read Full Story >>>The champ takes Palimbang by storm
By Aquiles Z. Zonio, Sun.Star General Santos, Wed, 13 Aug 2003
PALIMBANG -- Reigning International Boxing Federation (IBF) super bantamweight champ Manny Pacquiao practically took this troubled town by storm.
The lone Filipino boxing champion visited the area Friday to boost the morale of government troops now tracking down a band of bandits led by Abu Sayy Read Full Story >>> Pacquiao rejects $400k
By Ronnie Nathanielsz, Manila Standard, Wed, 13 Aug 2003
International Boxing Federation junior featherweight champion Manny Pacquiao is eager to fight featherweight king Marco Antonio Barrera but has refused an offer of $400,000 made by promoter Murad Muhammad saying it was too little.
Pacquiao spoke to his business manager Rod Nazario via overseas t Read Full Story >>> Pacquiao vs Barrera a done deal — report
By Nick Giongco, The Manila Bulletin, Tue, 12 Aug 2003
MANNY PACQUIAO said it is not the big money that motivates him for a proposed superfight against Mexican macho man Marco Antonio Barrera.
“Hindi pera-pera ang labanan dito,” said the reigning International Boxing Federation super-bantamweight champion. “Gustong-gusto ko si Read Full Story >>> Humble in victory
By Charles Raymond A. Maxey, Sun.Star Davao, Mon, 11 Aug 2003
LOST in the euphoria of Manny Pacquiao's stunning performance in America recently was the kind of character that he showed to the Filipino people.
Upon his return to the country following his sensational third round stoppage of Emmanuel Lucero and keeping his world jr. featherweight crown for th Read Full Story >>> Pacquiao to fight Barrera
By Edwin G. Espejo, Sun.Star General Santos, Tue, 05 Aug 2003
REIGNING International Boxing Federation (IBF) super bantamweight king Manny Pacquiao said Monday that talks are now ongoing between his camp and the handlers of Marco Antonio Barrera for a possible fight late this year.
Pacquiao told reporters at City Hall that both camps are talking about the Read Full Story >>> GenSan folks cheer Pacquiao
By Ronnie Nathanielsz, Manila Standard, Tue, 05 Aug 2003
International Boxing Federation junior featherweight champion Manny Pacquiao received a hero’s welcome from his hometown folks as he returned to General Santos City yesterday.
A huge crowd of fight fans and well-wishers gathered at the airport to welcome the returning hero while others lin Read Full Story >>> Pacquiao eyeing ‘feather’ crown
By Bobby Rondez, The Manila Times, Sun, 03 Aug 2003
International Boxing Federation super bantamweight champion Manny Pacquiao has set his sights on a higher level as he seeks to become the only Filipino to win world titles in three weight divisions.
A guest in the weekly session of the SCOOP sa Kamayan on Friday, the 24-year-old Pacquiao reitera Read Full Story >>> The Neutral Corner
By Jason Probst, MaxBoxing.com, Sat, 02 Aug 2003
Barrera’s career is a stellar one, and he’ll be a strong candidate for the Hall of Fame when he retires. But with Morales moving up, his two toughest opponents are Marquez and Gainer. Manny Pacquiao, the hard-punching IBF 122-pound champion, is a very possible match but honestly I think Read Full Story >>> Pacquiao Going After Barrera
By Rey Danseco, BoxingTalk.com, Sat, 02 Aug 2003
MANNY Pacquiao wants taller, bigger opponents in the tougher, heavier featherweight division. The International Boxing Federation super bantamweight champ appeared bored after his fourth successful defense of the 122-lb crown, as he expressed his desire to move up to the featherweight (126-lb) divis Read Full Story >>> It’s back to the gym for Pacquiao
By Ronnie Nathanielsz, Manila Standard, Fri, 01 Aug 2003
One day after he received a hero’s welcome from cheering fans with welcome banners at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport, International Boxing Federation junior featherweight champion Manny Pacquiao was back at the L&M Gym working out to shake off the jetlag and to remain in shape for what Read Full Story >>> Barrera targets tough foe Pacquiao
By Dan Rafael, USA Today, Wed, 30 Jul 2003
In his last two fights, featherweight king Marco Antonio Barrera took on well-known opponents in Johnny Tapia and Kevin Kelley.
Both were first-rate champions at one time, just not when Barrera faced them. He fought them more for their name recognition and drawing power than the threat they posed.
Read Full Story >>> Hero’s welcome for Manny
By Ronnie Nathanielsz, Manila Standard, Wed, 30 Jul 2003
A hero’s welcome awaits International Boxing Federation junior featherweight champion Manny Pacquiao, who returns home today after a devastating third-round TKO victory over undefeated challenger Emmanuel “The Butcher” Lucero last Sunday at the Grand Olympic Auditorium in downtown Read Full Story >>> Lunas targets WBA crown
By Dennis Principe, EastSideBoxing.com, Wed, 15 Jan 2003
Current Pan Asia Boxing Association (PABA) flyweight champion Rolly Lunas of the Philippines has guaranteed to leave no stones unturned in his quest to give the country another world boxing title sometime next year.
To be able to build up his quest for a shot at the world crown, Lunas will stake Read Full Story >>> Manny Pacquiao - Pride of the Philippines
By Paul Barker, EastSideBoxing.com, Fri, 16 Aug 2002
16.08 - They couldn't have chosen a more appropriate fighter for the Tyson/Lewis undercard. Manny "Pac Man" Pacquiao was exposed to a bigger audience at that event than at any other in his career, and it was exposure he richly deserved. He turned in his usual electrifying performance, stopping forme Read Full Story >>> Interview: IBF superbantamweight champion Manny "The Destroyer" Pacquiao
By Dennis Principe, EastSideBoxing.com, Sun, 14 Jul 2002
14.07 - MANILA, Philippines - Being the present toast of Philippine boxing, IBF superbantamweight champion Manny "The Destroyer" Pacquiao always makes it a point that his image as the current role model of Philippine sports does not get tainted with any controversy, most especially if the issue invo Read Full Story >>> 5 Fighters that Never let us down
By Bias' Blaze, PrizeFightNews.com, Mon, 01 Jul 2002
Most boxing fans I know are not a forgiving bunch. They remember each and every stinker they were forced to watch, pay for, and or sleep through. But, rather than focusing on the negative I prefer to discuss the fighters we fight fans can always count on to get the blood pumping and have us yellin Read Full Story >>> Muhammad Ali vs. Joe Frazier (III)
By J. Ehrmann, Float-Like-a- Butterly.de, Mon, 02 Oct 2000
September 30, 1975
Manila, Philippines
Muhammad Ali's third fight against his archrival Joe Frazier was a spectacular ending to the long lasting struggle of the two Heavyweights who faced each other for a total of 132 minutes in the ring. The "Thrilla in Manila" is considered one of the most bruta Read Full Story >>> For Ali, What Price the Thrilla in Manila?
By Dave Anderson, The New York Times, Sun, 23 Sep 1984
hen that epic in brutality ended in the Philippine Coliseum nearly nine years ago, Joe Frazier had lost. His manager, Eddie Futch, had surrendered for him after the 14th round. Muhammad Ali had retained his world heavyweight title. About 15 minutes later, Joe Frazier, his left eye closed below the t Read Full Story >>>
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