Sunday, 23 August 2026 · Philippines

Roy Luarca

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Pacquiao gets the job done

LAS VEGAS?Manny Pacquiao had so many reasons to smile Saturday night (Sunday in Manila), he simply kept flashing satisfied grins everywhere.…

Mon, 30 Jun 2008
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Pacquiao speed awes Diaz

LAS VEGAS?Speed, indeed, kills. David Diaz acknowledged this on Saturday after he was knocked out by the speedy, rapid-punching Manny Pacqui…

Mon, 30 Jun 2008
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Pacquiao sets sights on 4th world crown

LAS VEGAS, Nevada, United States -- A superstar gunning for history and a champion still longing for recognition will battle it out for the …

Sat, 28 Jun 2008
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Pacquiao: 'Weight won't be a problem'

LAS VEGAS--I'll make the weight. Manny Pacquiao made this promise on Thursday night hours before the official weigh-in for his historic batt…

Sat, 28 Jun 2008
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Pacquiao: Let?s see who?s better

LAS VEGAS?For Manny Pacquiao, it?s Drive for Five. Though Pacquiao is officially listed as a three-time world champion gunning for his fourt…

Fri, 27 Jun 2008
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Diaz: We?ll throw bombs

LAS VEGAS?Even a tough guy like David Diaz has a soft spot in his heart. Mention his family and the World Boxing Council lightweight champio…

Fri, 27 Jun 2008
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Pacquiao-Diaz undercard: 2 title matches

LAS VEGAS?Other than the Manny Pacquiao-David Diaz collision for the World Boxing Council lightweight crown, there are two more title fights…

Fri, 27 Jun 2008
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Diaz needs a f----ng miracle, says Roach

LAS VEGAS?It will take more than a super human effort for David Diaz to beat Manny Pacquiao on June 28. ?For Diaz to win he needs a f----ng …

Thu, 26 Jun 2008
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Diaz fight plan: Mirror Pacquiao style

SANTA MONICA?If David Diaz is to be believed, the relentless barrage with which Manny Pacquiao normally overwhelms foes to submission is exa…

Wed, 25 Jun 2008
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Cautious Pacquiao will try to KO Diaz

HOLLYWOOD?There?s no guarantee of a knockout. The most Manny Pacquiao can assure his fans is he?ll go for it when he tangles with defending …

Tue, 24 Jun 2008
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Diaz relishes underdog role

HOLLYWOOD?David Diaz knows he?s in for a tough fight against Manny Pacquiao, but he isn't about to let it consume his zest for life. ?You ha…

Tue, 24 Jun 2008
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Pacquiao 100% fit, says Fernandez

HOLLYWOOD--Added weight, added power. Having felt the impact of Manny Pacquiao's controlled punches the last three days, Buboy Fernandez swe…

Sun, 22 Jun 2008
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Roach back to guide Manny

HOLLYWOOD--The taskmaster returned and quickly made his presence felt at the sweaty Wild Card Gym here. After a two-day absence due to cold,…

Sat, 21 Jun 2008
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Pacquiao wallop same for Diaz tiff

HOLLYWOOD--Manny Pacquiao expects to hit either 134 pounds or the 135-lb limit during the official weigh-in for his World Boxing Council lig…

Sat, 21 Jun 2008
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Pacquiao: I?m stronger than Diaz

HOLLYWOOD?He may no longer be as light as a super feather, but Manny Pacquiao believes he has become stronger as he climbs boxing?s weight l…

Fri, 20 Jun 2008
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Pacquiao 'shuffle' to baffle Diaz

MANILA, Philippines?There will still be his usual "bull rush," but Manny Pacquiao's footwork will be different ? and hard to anticipate ? wh…

Tue, 03 Jun 2008