Articles by Joaquin Henson

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4 candidates for Pacquiao?s next foe

MANILA, Philippines - Who will be Manny Pacquiao?s next opponent is still undetermined as four fighters are in contention with the Filipino …

Wed, 08 Jan 2014

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Looking forward to 2014

Now that 2013 is slowly drifting away into history, we?re anticipating big things for Philippine sports in the Year of the Green Wood Horse.…

Tue, 31 Dec 2013

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Manny?s comeback tops Phl ring news

MANILA, Philippines - Manny Pacquiao is back! That was the big news highlighting the developments in Philippine professional boxing in 2013.…

Thu, 26 Dec 2013

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New gym awaits Manny

MANILA, Philippines - There?s a new gym waiting for Manny Pacquiao in Los Angeles when he begins training for his next fight, tentatively se…

Thu, 19 Dec 2013

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Roach sees Bradley next for Manny

MANILA, Philippines - The candidates? list from which to choose Manny Pacquiao?s next opponent for a fight tentatively on April 12 in Las Ve…

Sun, 15 Dec 2013

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Farenas eyes win, shot at world crown

MANILA, Philippines - Losing isn?t an option for battled-scarred southpaw Michael (Hammer Fists) Farenas as the Sorsogon brawler takes on Me…

Fri, 13 Dec 2013

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?Ghost? appears to haunt Pacman

MANILA, Philippines - WBC No. 8 welterweight contender Robert (The Ghost) Guerrero has declared himself available to fight Manny Pacquiao ne…

Tue, 10 Dec 2013

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ALA?s animal farm

The ALA stable?s two world champions are named after animals. WBO minimumweight titlist Merlito Sabillo is the Tiger while WBO lightflyweigh…

Wed, 04 Dec 2013

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Manny?s back on track

Coming off nearly a one-year layoff and two setbacks in a row, Manny Pacquiao knew losing wasn?t an option in battling roughhouser Brandon (…

Sun, 01 Dec 2013

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Unbeaten fighters could steal show

MANILA, Philippines - In a showdown between unbeaten fighters, WBO minimumweight champion Merlito Sabillo takes on Nicaraguan No. 1 challeng…

Sat, 30 Nov 2013

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MANNY READY FOR MAYWEATHER?

Floyd Mayweather, Sr. said the other day Manny Pacquiao looked impressive in beating Brandon Rios in Macau because BamBam had nothing to sho…

Fri, 29 Nov 2013

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Back to the US for Manny?

It appears likely that with his career resurrected, Manny Pacquiao will make a triumphant return to Las Vegas for his next fight, tentativel…

Fri, 29 Nov 2013

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Aljoe?s latest discovery

Aljoe Jaro has unveiled a new world title prospect in Hong Kong?s Rex Tso Sing-yu and the Binangonan, Rizal, retired fighter ? now a success…

Fri, 29 Nov 2013

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Finally, recognition for Nietes

WBO lightflyweight champion Donnie (Ahas) Nietes broke into the top 100 pound-for-pound ratings by The Ring Magazine at No. 69 and is out to…

Fri, 29 Nov 2013

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Manny brings back Oscar tiff

MACAU ? Manny Pacquiao?s decisive win over Brandon Rios reminded trainer Freddie Roach of the Filipino icon?s masterful showing in thrashing…

Wed, 27 Nov 2013

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More speed, less power

MACAU ? It was Manny Pacquiao?s speed, not power, that led to Brandon Rios? crushing defeat at the Cotai Arena inside the Venetian Resort Ho…

Wed, 27 Nov 2013

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Why Rios stayed on his feet

MACAU ? Manny Pacquiao failed to knock out Brandon Rios in their 12-round bout for the vacant WBO International welterweight crown at the Co…

Tue, 26 Nov 2013

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Manny takes pity on Rios

MACAU ? Freddie Roach said yesterday Manny Pacquiao could?ve taken Brandon Rios out in the last two rounds but let him off the hook because …

Mon, 25 Nov 2013

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Manny leaves future up to Bob

MACAU ? With a glint in his eye, Manny Pacquiao declined to reveal whom he?d like to fight next and left the decision up to Top Rank chairma…

Mon, 25 Nov 2013

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Factors of consequence

MACAU ? Breaking down the facts and figures of the fight between Manny Pacquiao and Brandon Rios at the Cotai Arena in the Venetian Resort H…

Sun, 24 Nov 2013

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