The Dean's List

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Third largest attendance

LAS VEGAS ? Top Rank Promotions boss Bob Arum proudly announced an attendance of 18,276 for the "Grand Finale" between Manny Pacquiao and Er…

Thu, 23 Nov 2006

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Arum: Manny won?t be caught in crossfire

LAS VEGAS ? Top Rank head Bob Arum will assume the cost of all legal expenses and provide a private lawyer for Manny Pacquiao in the event t…

Thu, 23 Nov 2006

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All you need is love

LAS VEGAS ? The big show in this entertainment capital is "Love," a Cirque du Soleil production set to the Beatles music, at the Mirage Hote…

Wed, 22 Nov 2006

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Bryan insists he was robbed

LAS VEGAS ? In a rare fit of anger, Brian Viloria dared World Boxing Council (WBC) lightflyweight champion Omar Nino Romero to fight him a t…

Mon, 20 Nov 2006

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Pacquiao says it?s personal

LAS VEGAS ? No doubt about it, there?s bad blood between Manny Pacquiao and Erik Morales. Morales has repeatedly said the better man didn?t …

Sat, 18 Nov 2006

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Fight analysis: The S-factors of consequence

LAS VEGAS - Manny Pacquiao is a solid 3-1 favorite to beat Erik Morales in their epic 12-round showdown at the Thomas and Mack Center here t…

Sat, 18 Nov 2006

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Pa?s return a mistake for Erik?

When Erik Morales faced Manny Pacquiao in their Las Vegas rematch last January, the Mexican showed up without father Jose in his corner. For…

Fri, 17 Nov 2006

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Morales says he?s far from finished

World Boxing Council (WBC) superfeatherweight champion Marco Antonio Barrera was booed by fans when he chose to stick and run instead of eng…

Thu, 16 Nov 2006

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Viloria raring to avenge loss

There?s no doubt in Gary Gittelsohn?s mind that Brian Viloria will regain the World Boxing Council (WBC) lightflyweight title from Omar Ni?o…

Wed, 15 Nov 2006

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Weight loss to diminish Erik?s power

Even if Erik Morales manages to tip the scales at 130 pounds at the weigh-in the day before his fight against Manny Pacquiao, he won?t be as…

Tue, 14 Nov 2006

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Wakee Salud cries foul

Philippine superfeatherweight champion Jimrex Jaca is fighting Juan Manuel Marquez of Mexico for the World Boxing Organization (WBO) interim…

Sun, 12 Nov 2006

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Reno ref tapped for ‘Grand Finale’

Former football player Vic Drakulich will be the referee for the rubber match between Manny Pacquiao and Erik Morales at the Thomas and Mack…

Fri, 10 Nov 2006

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Finkel expects Manny to win by KO

There is no doubt in Shelly Finkel’s mind that Manny Pacquiao will knock out Erik Morales in their 12-round rubber match at the Thomas…

Wed, 08 Nov 2006

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Morales taps ‘Magician’ for Pacquiao fight

Erik Morales isn’t taking any chances in his 12-round rubber match against Manny Pacquiao at the Thomas and Mack Center in Las Vegas o…

Mon, 30 Oct 2006

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‘Real’ Viloria to show up in rematch

The "real" Brian Viloria will enter the ring to regain the World Boxing Council (WBC) lightflyweight title from Omar Ni?o Romero of Mexico i…

Sun, 29 Oct 2006

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Celebrities expected in ‘The Grand Finale’

A glittering gallery of celebrities is expected to fill the $500 top-priced seats for the rubber match between Manny Pacquiao and Erik Moral…

Fri, 27 Oct 2006

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No Freddie in Viloria’s corner

Hall-of-Fame trainer Freddie Roach won’t be in Brian Viloria’s corner when the "Hawaiian Punch" attempts to regain the World Box…

Tue, 24 Oct 2006

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Cantada assails GAB ‘dictatorship’

"Fistorama" producer Edgardo (Boy) Cantada is furious and his late brother Smokin’ Joe must be turning in his grave because of the hig…

Fri, 20 Oct 2006

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Morales says Manny’s luck will run out

In a bitter tirade, Erik Morales said recently Manny Pacquiao is a braggart whose luck will run out when they meet in the "Grand Finale" at …

Thu, 19 Oct 2006

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Five reasons why Erik could upset Manny

Manny Pacquiao is the logical favorite to win over Erik Morales in their scheduled 12-round rubber match at the Thomas and Mack Center in La…

Tue, 17 Oct 2006