Sunday, 23 August 2026 · Philippines

Roy Luarca

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Marquez picks Pacquiao to win

or all his recent successes, Juan Manuel Marquez still pines for a third encounter with Filipino boxing superstar and nemesis Manny Pacquiao…

Tue, 03 Mar 2009
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Pacquiao lets his fists do the talking

MANILA, Philippines?Manny Pacquiao, as always, refuses to be drawn into a war of words with Ricky Hatton. The Filipino ring superstar would …

Sun, 01 Feb 2009
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Thanks to beer, Pacman-Hatton fight on

MANILA, Philippines?A friendly dare over three bottles of beer cost Manny Pacquiao a million dollars early Friday morning. Those beers could…

Sat, 24 Jan 2009
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Pacquiao ?king of the world?

GENERAL SANTOS CITY, Philippines?A tribute worthy of a hero. A feast fit for a king. Manny Pacquiao made sure his 30th birthday celebration …

Thu, 18 Dec 2008
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Pacquiao, Arum want Hatton first

GENERAL SANTOS CITY, Philippines ? Filipino boxing icon Manny Pacquiao and his promoter Bob Arum agree that British superstar Ricky ?The Hit…

Thu, 18 Dec 2008
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Pacquiao parties with old foes

They once felt the fury and ferocity of Manny PACquiao?s fists. Now they?re going to have a taste of his generosity and hospitality. Future …

Wed, 17 Dec 2008
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Hoya?s finishing touch doubted

A noted boxing observer Monday said he saw a major flaw in De La Hoya?s recent fights?his inability to close the show in his favor. In his a…

Tue, 28 Oct 2008
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Hoya won?t alter style for Pacquiao

MANILA, Philippines?Legendary Mexican trainer Ignacio ?Nacho? Beristain finds no need for major changes in Oscar De La Hoya?s fighting style…

Wed, 15 Oct 2008
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Pacman-Hoya super Sunday live on GMA 7

MANILA, Philippines?The megabuck bout between Manny Pacquiao and Oscar De La Hoya on Dec. 6 (Sunday, Dec. 7 in Manila) in Las Vegas will be …

Tue, 07 Oct 2008
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Pacquaio sets rare early buildup

here?s no coaxing Manny Pacquiao to train early this time. Knowing that he will be up against a taller, stronger opponent in Oscar de la Hoy…

Tue, 09 Sep 2008
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De La Hoya fight looms large

MANILA, Philippines?Miguel Cotto is out, but so is his conqueror Antonio Margarito. Floyd Mayweather Jr. is retired and Felix Trinidad won?t…

Tue, 29 Jul 2008
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Valero out, Soto up next for Pacquiao?

MANILA, Philippines--Forget about the planned Manny Pacquiao-Edwin Valero showdown on Nov. 8 at the Mandalay Bay Events Center. For now, it'…

Sun, 13 Jul 2008
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Pacman wants Hatton first, Valero next

MANILA, Philippines--Manny Pacquiao's quest for greatness didn't end with his demolition of David Diaz for the World Boxing Council lightwei…

Sat, 05 Jul 2008
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A proud country welcomes Pacquiao

MANILA, Philippines?A hero?s welcome, courtesy calls and guest appearances are in store for Manny Pacquiao when he planes in Friday from Los…

Fri, 04 Jul 2008
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Pacquiao: I?m ready for anybody

HOLLYWOOD?Knockout artist Edwin Valero, British superstar Ricky Hatton, veteran Nate Campbell, aging Joel Casamayor or unbeaten Joan Guzman.…

Wed, 02 Jul 2008