Articles by Joaquin Henson

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Gaballo honored to fight Donaire

Reymart Gaballo. Talks are now underway for WBC bantamweight champion Nonito Donaire, Jr. to stake his crown against interim titlist Reymart…

Fri, 24 Sep 2021

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Whom will Pacquiao fight next?

It appears that Sen. Manny Pacquiao isn’t done fighting. The talk is Pacquiao will figure in a farewell bout, a gala performance, in Decembe…

Sun, 12 Sep 2021

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Celebrity foe for Saludar

Saludar (L) and Rosa (R). WBA minimumweight “regular” champion Vic Saludar will face No. 1 contender Erick (Mini-Pacman) Rosa of the Dominic…

Wed, 08 Sep 2021

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Roach declines comment on Justin tirade

There’s a brewing split between Freddie Roach and Justin Fortune in the wake of Manny Pacquiao’s recent loss to WBA welterweight super champ…

Sun, 05 Sep 2021

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Justin disses Roach for back-talk

Team Pacquiao. Manny Pacquiao’s long-time strength and conditioning coach Justin Fortune swears he’ll never set foot on the so-called hallow…

Fri, 03 Sep 2021

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Will Mayweather come around?

The talk along cauliflower row is that Floyd Mayweather may come to the table and agree to a rematch with Manny Pacquiao after the Filipino …

Wed, 01 Sep 2021

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Magsayo coming home only as champ

Magsayo raises his hands after a come from win against Ceja on Aug. 21, 2021 in Las Vegas. Mark Magsayo has no plans of coming home until he…

Tue, 31 Aug 2021

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Thumbs down on Ugas rematch

Manny Pacquiao (R) with Sean Gibbons (L). MP Promotions head Sean Gibbons said yesterday he’ll advise Manny Pacquiao against doing a rematch…

Mon, 30 Aug 2021

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Is it the end or beginning for Manny Pacquiao?

LAS VEGAS — It was an unusual atmosphere in Manny Pacquiao’s dressing room shortly after he lost to WBA welterweight super champion Yordenis…

Sun, 29 Aug 2021

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Boxing in back seat for now

Manny Pacquiao was in high spirits talking about politics over dinner with former Rep. Monico Puentevella, PDP-Laban executive director Ron …

Sat, 28 Aug 2021

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Tribute to Paalam

Paalam (R) in action against Britain's Yafai. Tokyo Olympic flyweight boxing gold medalist Galal Yafai, a Britisher of Yemen descent, recent…

Fri, 27 Aug 2021

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Time to retire?

The big question that faces Manny Pacquiao is whether or not to retire from the sport that has brought so much honor and glory to his countr…

Fri, 27 Aug 2021

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Margarito bigger than Ugas

LAS VEGAS. Manny Pacquiao had difficulty coping with WBA welterweight super champion Yordenis Ugas’ length in their 12-round encounter at th…

Thu, 26 Aug 2021

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Manny shrugs off Ugas’ tactics

LAS VEGAS. In a typical class act, Manny Pacquiao declined to comment on the underhanded tactics that WBA welterweight super champion Yorden…

Wed, 25 Aug 2021

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Scourge of late replacements

LAS VEGAS. Manny Pacquiao became the latest victim of the infamous scourge of the late replacements when as a 4-1 favorite, he lost to defen…

Wed, 25 Aug 2021

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Mobility hampered by cramps

LAS VEGAS. It wasn’t the way the oddsmakers predicted the fight to end but Manny Pacquiao, a 4-1 favorite, failed to live up to his billing …

Tue, 24 Aug 2021

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Buboy says why not rematch?

LAS VEGAS. WBA welterweight super champion Yordenis Ugas is willing to give Manny Pacquiao a rematch and even as the Filipino icon hasn’t ma…

Tue, 24 Aug 2021

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Whom is destiny calling?

LAS VEGAS. Manny Pacquiao calls himself a “Man of Destiny” while defending WBA welterweight super champion Yordenis Ugas insists it was dest…

Sun, 22 Aug 2021

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Manny unfazed by Ugas’ length

LAS VEGAS. WBA welterweight super champion Yordenis Ugas’ length isn’t a cause for concern as challenger Manny Pacquiao brushed off former t…

Sun, 22 Aug 2021

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Why Ugas is called 54 Miracles

LAS VEGAS. It’s an unusual moniker but WBA welterweight super champion Yordenis Ugas likes to be called 54 Miracles. “My best friend (Aroldi…

Sat, 21 Aug 2021

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