Sunday, 23 August 2026 · Philippines

Roy Luarca

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Pacquiao ready for Marquez, says Roach

HOLLYWOOD--When in deep training, Manny Pacquiao is like an onrushing train. Fluid in motion yet difficult to halt. After a back-breaking, t…

Sat, 08 Mar 2008
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Pacquiao hopes Marquez won?t run

HOLLYWOOD -- He appears gaunt, the cheek a little hollow, his beard and goatee prominent. But make no mistake about it, Manny Pacquiao swear…

Fri, 07 Mar 2008
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12 days to go: Pacquiao down to 133 lb

HOLLYWOOD -- Slowly but surely, Manny Pacquiao is trimming down to fighting shape. The Filipino ring icon hit the weighing scales at 133 pou…

Wed, 05 Mar 2008
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Pacquiao training hardest ever

MANILA, Philippines -- It?s biting cold in Los Angeles, but Manny Pacquiao continues to push hard in training for his rematch with Juan Manu…

Thu, 28 Feb 2008
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Pacquiao?s not human, says promoter Arum

MANILA, Philippines -- Bob Arum thought he?d seen them all, until Manny Pacquiao came along. The 76-year-old world renowned promoter, who ha…

Tue, 26 Feb 2008
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Bettors going for Pacquiao

MANILA, Philippines -- Manny Pacquiao may be trailing Juan Manuel Marquez in their race to shed excess weight, but the Filipino ring superst…

Tue, 19 Feb 2008
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Pacquiao not distracted by bank swindle

MANILA, Philippines -- Filipino ring superstar Manny Pacquiao won?t let any distraction get in the way of his buildup for world super feathe…

Fri, 15 Feb 2008
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Pacquiao sharpens defense

MANNY PACQUIAO MAY BE a fearless attacker, but he won?t be caught napping in defense either when he tangles anew with Juan Manuel Marquez on…

Sun, 10 Feb 2008
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Roach keeps focus on the task at hand

MANILA, Philippines -- For now, Freddie Roach?s eyes are focused on Manny Pacquiao. Not on Oscar De La Hoya. The two-time Trainer of the Yea…

Thu, 31 Jan 2008
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Pacquiao wary of faulty scoring

MANILA, Philippines -- Manny Pacquiao is slowly but surely whipping himself into shape for his March 15 rematch with World Boxing Council su…

Fri, 25 Jan 2008