The Dean's List

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Gerry says Valero tougher than Diaz

WBO bantamweight champion Gerry Pe?alosa yesterday cautioned newly crowned WBC lightweight titleholder Manny Pacquiao to take his training s…

Sat, 12 Jul 2008

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Diaz says he saw four Pacquiaos in ring

Dethroned WBC lightweight champion David Diaz said the other day Manny Pacquiao must be protected by some kind of amulet because he leads a …

Sun, 06 Jul 2008

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Rubillar set to fight for WBC title

LOS ANGELES ? The way is clear for Davao del Norte southpaw Juanito Rubillar to challenge WBC lightflyweight champion Edgar Sosa of Mexico i…

Fri, 04 Jul 2008

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Soto next for Manny?

LOS ANGELES ? Believe it or not, the fighter who was unfairly disqualified in a winning situation against a badly outclassed Dominican Repub…

Fri, 04 Jul 2008

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Diaz to visit Manila soon

LOS ANGELES ? Appearing chirpy despite losing the WBC lightweight title to Manny Pacquiao last weekend, David Diaz said the other day he?s l…

Thu, 03 Jul 2008

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Arum blames Bush for turnout

LAS VEGAS ? Top Rank chairman Bob Arum, a Harvard graduate, indirectly went to bat for US Democratic presidential candidate Barack Obama whe…

Thu, 03 Jul 2008

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Donaire to face Arce in eliminator?

LAS VEGAS ? Fresh from inking a three-year contract with Top Rank, IBF flyweight champion Nonito Donaire Jr. said yesterday he?s ready to re…

Wed, 02 Jul 2008

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Diaz was scary, says Buboy

LAS VEGAS ? Newly crowned WBC lightweight champion Manny Pacquiao?s boyhood pal and assistant trainer Buboy Fernandez insisted David Diaz wa…

Wed, 02 Jul 2008

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But Roach sees $20-M showdown vs Hatton

LAS VEGAS ? Trainer Freddie Roach said yesterday promoting fights isn?t his business but if anyone cares to listen, he prefers newly-crowned…

Tue, 01 Jul 2008

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How Manny did it

LAS VEGAS ? There are only eight fighters in history to claim five world titles in different divisions and newly-crowned WBC lightweight cha…

Tue, 01 Jul 2008

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Pacman starry-eyed for once

LAS VEGAS ? Newly crowned WBC lightweight champion Manny Pacquiao was star-struck when his favorite NBA player Kevin Garnett of the Boston C…

Mon, 30 Jun 2008

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Experts predict Diaz won?t last

LAS VEGAS ? In a battle of champions, Manny Pacquiao is the experts? solid pick to bludgeon David Diaz into submission late in their 12-roun…

Sun, 29 Jun 2008

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Factors of consequence

LAS VEGAS ? Anything can happen when two explosive punchers face off in a fight for pride, legacy and boxing immortality. David Diaz puts hi…

Sun, 29 Jun 2008

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Manny won?t follow in Elorde footsteps

LAS VEGAS ? While the late Flash Elorde is considered the model for Filipino fighters to emulate, there?s something in the Bogo legend?s his…

Sat, 28 Jun 2008

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Manny warned not to be lulled by odds

With the Las Vegas betting line showing Manny Pacquiao a heavy favorite over David Diaz, IBF flyweight champion Nonito Donaire Jr. yesterday…

Fri, 27 Jun 2008

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Pacquiao leads lightweight invasion

Like the Pied Piper, Manny Pacquiao is showing the way for superfeatherweights to invade the 135-pound division as wherever he goes, the mon…

Thu, 26 Jun 2008

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Sellout seen in Manny?s title quest

The expectation is tickets will be sold out in Manny Pacquiao?s quest for the WBC lightweight title held by David Diaz at the Mandalay Bay R…

Wed, 25 Jun 2008

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Diaz more dangerous as fight progresses

LOS ANGELES ? WBC lightweight champion David Diaz will pose more of a threat to Manny Pacquiao the longer their fight at the Mandalay Bay Re…

Tue, 24 Jun 2008

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Manny?s sparmate predicts Diaz fall

LOS ANGELES ? The rugged Mexico-born fighter who was paid $2,400 to spar with Manny Pacquiao for three weeks predicted WBC lightweight champ…

Sun, 22 Jun 2008

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Celtics inspire Pacquiao

BOSTON ? Manny Pacquiao knew all along the Boston Celtics would beat the Los Angeles Lakers in the NBA Finals this season. Somehow, the WBC …

Sat, 21 Jun 2008