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Of all the punches in all the rings, Margarito could walk into Pacquiao?s

HOLLYWOOD?Like scenes in a movie, Freddie Roach imagines and analyzes probable scenarios of Manny Pacquiao?s showdown with Antonio Margarito…

Sat, 06 Nov 2010

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Pacquiao: I?m 100% ready

HOLLYWOOD?He hummed a Visayan song and pretended that he?s a television announcer while doing abdominal exercises. He posed for photographs,…

Sat, 06 Nov 2010

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Manny: I?m focused; speed will carry me through

HOLLYWOOD?Manny Pacquiao shows it: His vaunted speed is back. The blinding moves were there for everybody to see during his workout Wednesda…

Fri, 05 Nov 2010

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No rematch clause for Pacquiao, Margarito

HOLLYWOOD?No matter the outcome of their Nov. 13 showdown for the World Boxing Council super welterweight crown, don?t expect a rematch betw…

Thu, 04 Nov 2010

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Baguio stint worst camp we?ve had, says Roach

CELEBRATED trainer Freddie Roach can now pocket his worry beads. After enduring an uninspiring training camp in the Philippines, Roach and p…

Wed, 27 Oct 2010

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Pacquiao finally on fire?Roach

MANILA, Philippines?Celebrated trainer Freddie Roach can now pocket his worry beads. After enduring an uninspiring training camp in the Phil…

Wed, 27 Oct 2010

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Manny ?still half good? in sparring

BAGUIO CITY, Philippines?Despite the disruptions in training, Freddie Roach is sticking to his prediction that Manny Pacquiao will stop Anto…

Wed, 20 Oct 2010

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Roach says Manny getting better; Arum unconvinced

BAGUIO CITY?Trainer Freddie Roach said Manny Pacquiao is getting better. But don?t tell that to the pound-for-pound king?s promoter Bob Arum…

Tue, 19 Oct 2010

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Pacquiao getting sharper, says coach, but promoter wants more

BAGUIO CITY, Philippines ? Trainer Freddie Roach said Manny Pacquiao has been getting better. But don?t tell that to the pound-for-pound kin…

Tue, 19 Oct 2010

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M?garito sure of KO victory Mexican places bet on himself

ANTONIO MARGARITO is so confident of stopping Manny Pacquiao on Nov. 13 that the Mexican known as the Tijuana Tornado is betting on his vict…

Fri, 15 Oct 2010

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Roach slams door on fans, says disruptions affect training

BAGUIO CITY?The remaining sparring sessions of Manny Pacquiao at the Cooyesan Sports Complex here will be held behind closed doors. Only tho…

Mon, 04 Oct 2010

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Roach wants Pacman off ropes; Manny told: Don?t get cornered

BAGUIO CITY, Philippines?Stay away from the ropes. That?s the stern warning chief trainer Freddie Roach gave pound-for-pound king Manny Pacq…

Sat, 02 Oct 2010

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Marquez picks Manny over Margarito

MANILA, Philippines?The fighter who came closest to beating Manny Pacquiao since the latter?s loss to Erik Morales is picking the Filipino r…

Wed, 08 Sep 2010

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Arum wants Pacquiao oath-taking aired globally

IT?S TIME TO BRING OUT THE Manny Pacquiao saga to the world. Elated by his prized ward?s victory in the recent national elections, promoter …

Sun, 30 May 2010

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Pacquiao now a congressman

GEN. SANTOS CITY?FOR MORE THAN seven hours Monday night up to the wee hours of Tuesday, Bob Arum acted more like Manny Pacquiao?s election c…

Wed, 12 May 2010

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Fight with Mayweather still first priority, says Arum

GEN. SANTOS CITY?FLOYD MAYweather Jr. remains the top candidate in the short list of Manny Pacquiao?s next opponent. Promoter Bob Arum Monda…

Tue, 11 May 2010

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Pacquiao smiles about early results of congressional bid

GEN. SANTOS CITY, Philippines ? A cell phone on his left hand, a hand-held radio on his right and two more cell phones on the table, Manny P…

Tue, 11 May 2010

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Pacquiao earns $13M to $15M from Clottey tiff

MANILA, Philippines—Manny Pacquiao’s earnings from his March 13 fight against Joshua Clottey may be less than in any of his thre…

Wed, 24 Mar 2010

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Pacman taking long break from boxing

MANILA, Philippines—His last two fights may be lopsided but they exacted such a big toll on Filipino ring icon Manny Pacquiao that he&…

Fri, 19 Mar 2010

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Roach says fight plan may have been leaked

HOLLYWOOD—Did Joshua Clottey know in advance the traps laid out by Manny Pacquiao during The Event on Saturday? Trainer Freddie Roach …

Thu, 18 Mar 2010