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Marquez: I want Manny so bad

MANILA, Philippines -- Manny Pacquiao has been dubbed ?The Mexican Killer? for beating the best fighters Mexico has to offer. Juan Manuel Ma…

Thu, 17 Jan 2008

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Pacquiao shrugs off Net shots

MANILA, Philippines -- Filipino ring superstar Manny Pacquiao Thursday dismissed the photos being circulated on the Internet as a desperate …

Fri, 11 Jan 2008

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Pacquiao, Donaire, Pe?alosa honored

MANILA, Philippines?Filipino ring stars Manny Pacquiao, Nonito Donaire and Gerry Pe?alosa were prominently mentioned in the 2007 Boxing Year…

Thu, 27 Dec 2007

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Mayweather, Pacquiao rank 1-2 in ring poll

AMERICAN superstar Floyd Mayweather Jr. and Filipino icon Manny Pacquiao made the biggest impact in boxing this year, according to a recent …

Mon, 17 Dec 2007

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Mediation gag order hints of Pacquiao deal

MANILA, Philippines -- The end of the legal tussle between Top Rank and Golden Boy Promotions for a solid hold on the promotional rights to …

Wed, 20 Jun 2007

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Mayweather says he’ll KO Pacman in 3

MANILA, Philippines -- Floyd Mayweather Jr.’s assertion that he would knock out Manny Pacquiao in three rounds at 130 lb has stirred t…

Wed, 23 May 2007

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Barrera still on Pacquiao’s mind

GEN. SANTOS CITY -- Former World Boxing Council super featherweight Marco Antonio Barrera of Mexico remains the most attractive option for F…

Mon, 14 May 2007

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Pacquiao keen on Guzman bout

GEN. SANTOS CITY, Philippines—A fight against Joan Guzman sounds right for Manny Pacquiao. But the unbeaten fighter from the Dominican…

Sun, 13 May 2007

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Unbeaten Guzman No. 1 on list of Pacquiao foes

GEN. SANTOS CITY, Philippines—List Dominican Joan Guzman No. 1 on Manny Pacquiao’s roster of likely opponents. Bob Arum, chief h…

Sat, 12 May 2007

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Pacquiao: De La Hoya by decision

MANILA, Philippines -- They may have a misunderstanding over fight contracts, but Manny Pacquiao still goes for Oscar De La Hoya in an actua…

Wed, 02 May 2007

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Pacman ranks among world’s top KO artists

MANILA, Philippines -- It used to be just his left hand that can send foes to dreamland. Now, with a solid right hook to boot, Manny Pacquia…

Sat, 28 Apr 2007

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Pacquiao hasn t learned a thing from Roach, says Mayweather

MANILA, Philippines -- The only thing Filipino ring superstar Manny Pacquiao can do well is punch. And celebrated trainer Freddie Roach has …

Fri, 27 Apr 2007

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Marquez is Pacquiao’s next foe, says Top Rank

HOUSTON, TEXAS -- His wish has been granted. Hours after defending his World Boxing Council International super featherweight crown on Satur…

Tue, 17 Apr 2007

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Concepcion emulates ‘Kuya Manny’

SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS -- It pays to be in the company of the world’s best fighter. Somehow, his intensity and determination will rub off …

Mon, 16 Apr 2007

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Pacquiao says he’s underweight

SAN ANTONIO, Texas -- The sweat trickled as though from a dripping faucet and formed a damp circle in the ring of the Jesse James Lejia gym …

Sat, 14 Apr 2007

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Pacquiao 10-1 favorite over Solis

SAN ANTONIO, Texas -- As fight time nears, the odds continue to swell in favor of Filipino ring superstar Manny Pacquiao. What started as 8-…

Sat, 14 Apr 2007

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Pacquiao camp sneers at Solis’ claims

Australian Justin Fortune, serving as Manny Pacquiao’s main trainer in the United States, belittled the claim of Jorge Solis’ ca…

Sat, 14 Apr 2007

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Pacquiao vows good fight

SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS -- Clad in white polo shirt, well-groomed and wearing a jewel-studded watch, Manny Pacquiao hardly appeared to be the wor…

Fri, 13 Apr 2007

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Solis throws 250 punches per round, says manager

SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS -- Fernando Beltran certainly knows how to market his fighters. He describes them in glowing terms and gives credentials …

Fri, 13 Apr 2007

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Fight won’t go past six rounds, says Pacquiao trainer

SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS -- For Justin Fortune, it won’t go beyond Round Six. Saying Manny Pacquiao will bowl over Mexican challenger Jorge …

Thu, 12 Apr 2007