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Ex-Pacquiao lawyer says no to rematch
San Francisco-based lawyer Sydney Hall yesterday advised Manny Pacquiao to forego challenging World Boxing Association and International Boxing Federation featherweight champion Juan Manuel Marquez to a rematch because "it could end his…
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Pacquiao arrives Thursday
HIS name decidedly bigger in world boxing, Manny Pacquiao returns to a hero's welcome on Thursday from Las Vegas, Nevada where he fought WBA/IBF featherweight champ Juan Manuel Marquez to a disputed…
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Ring expert: 3 KOs justify 10-6 round
AS if adding insult to injury following judge Burt Clements? admission he made a scoring error in the epic Manny Pacquiao-Juan Manuel Marquez bout that ended in a bloody, controversial draw, a…
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Marquez doesn?t want a rematch
It will be worth a try. But judging from the stance of the Nevada State Athletic Commission (NSAC), the probability that Manny Pacquiao of the Philippines will wrest the championship belts from…
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Letter and Petition to IBF President Miriam Muhammad: RE Pacquiao vs. Marquez
In light of recent events pertaining to the Marquez versus Pacquiao Featherweight Title fight a group of fans, fighters, and media writers send to you this plea for assistance. Juan Manuel Marquez…
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RATNER DEFENDS REFUSAL TO ENTERTAIN PROTEST
Marc Ratner, executive director of the Nevada State Athletic Commission has defended his decision not to entertain a protest from Team Pacquiao despite the public admission from judge Burt Clements that he…
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ROACH PROPOSES PACQUIAO TITLE SHOT AGAINST INJIN CHI
"Trainer of the Year" Freddie Roach yesterday proposed that Ring Magazine featherweight champion Manny Pacquiao should fight World Boxing Council featherweight champion Injin Chi of South Korea who recently won the title…
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Boxing Fans Win Big, By Draw
By Martin Wade
First of all I?d like to qualify this piece by saying I watched this epic night of boxing at a party, so you can only imagine the combined impact of great fights…
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A Discourse for Marquez
By Jason Petock
Engrossed inside of me is a minute voice pleading for explanation. I cannot offer it any. All I can do is strive for an outcome that is somewhat balanced and steady. Fairly…
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In and Out, Again (Part II)
By Steve Kim
8:13 PM- The crowd is still roaring as both men get set for the first bell, and the tension is thick. The first minute or so it looks like Marquez is in…
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PACMAN and Marquez: A few final thoughts
By Tom Donelson
I remember a sport pundit quipping that a tie was like kissing your sister. Well, last Saturday, we were treated to the boxing version of a tie- the draw. Manny ?the Pac…
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Hush That Fuss
By Joey Knish
With all due respect to the musical sensation Outkast for stealing the line "hush that fuss" from their 1998 hit 'Rosa Parks' for my title, can't everybody just pipe down about all…
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The Verdict is in
By Don Deane
It seems that poor judging is common place and bad decisions are the norm in this age of boxing. Think about it. How often do you sit on the edge of your…
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‘The Greatest’ calls Pacquiao the Small Ali
LAS VEGAS, Nevada -- He emerged empty-handed from his grim title quest, but Manny Pacquiao woke up Sunday crowned with a glorious assurance that he did win over WBA/IBF featherweight titleholder Juan…
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Referee, judges bungle job
The decision stunk up the MGM Grand Garden Arena and ruined an epic battle that featured two courageous gladiators uncompromising in their quest for global recognition as the world featherweight boxing champion.…
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Somehow, it didn’t turn out too bad after all
By Rick Folstad
Somehow, despite a controversy that threatened to turn a good night into something bad, the judges at ringside Saturday night got it right. It was completely by accident that they got it…
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Robbed of victory
IF you can't believe that, I'll be as disappointed as to see FPJ (Fernando Poe Jr.) lose the presidential election to GMA (President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo) via massive cheating. I refer to Manny…
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Pacquiao urged to file protest
Manny Pacquiao?s business manager Rod Nazario said yesterday, in an overseas telephone conversation with Viva Sports/Manila Standard that he wants promoter Murad Muhammad to file a protest with the Nevada State Athletic…
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Team Pacquiao to file protest
Featherweight champion Manny Pacquiao yesterday said they would protest the controversial split draw decision in his showdown with Mexican champion Juan Manuel Marquez Saturday at the MGM Grand Arena. The Filipino?s American…
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Ali lauds Pinoy champ
Foiled in his bid to be the greatest Filipino fighter ever, consensus world featherweight champion Manny Pacquiao still drew praises and words of wisdom from "The Greatest" himself. Muhammad Ali, widely-regarded as…