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Marquez takes away Barrera's WBC belt

LAS VEGAS (AP) — Juan Manuel Marquez unanimously outpointed Marco Antonio Barrera on Saturday night, taking Barrera's WBC 130-pound be…

Sun, 18 Mar 2007

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Barrera and Marquez ready for long-awaited meeting

LAS VEGAS (AP) -Marco Antonio Barrera and Juan Manuel Marquez grew up in neighboring towns in Mexico. Now the 33-year-old world champions ar…

Sat, 17 Mar 2007

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Nino-Romero suspended 9 months, fined

LAS VEGAS (AP) - Boxer Omar Nino-Romero was suspended for nine months and fined $18,750 Monday for testing positive for methamphetamine afte…

Wed, 07 Mar 2007

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Marquez breaks Vazquez's nose, captures WBC crown

CARSON, Calif. -- Rafael Marquez took the WBC super bantamweight crown from Israel Vazquez on Saturday night when Vazquez had to quit after …

Sun, 04 Mar 2007

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Pacquaio honored as fighter of the year

NEW YORK (AP) — Manny Pacquaio was honored as fighter of the year by the Boxing Writers Association of America, while his trainer, Fre…

Thu, 15 Feb 2007

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Philippine boxing champ Pacquiao eyes career in politics

MANILA, Philippines -- Filipino boxing champion Manny Pacquiao has set his eyes on politics, hoping to cash in on his popularity when he run…

Wed, 14 Feb 2007

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Speedy Pacquiao delights Philippines, dominates Morales

LAS VEGAS ? A quick, dynamic decision really shouldn't have been much of a surprise in Manny Pacquiao's third fight with Erik Morales. After…

Tue, 21 Nov 2006

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THREES WILD AS PACQUIAO WINS

LAS VEGAS - Manny Pacquiao finished this trilogy with the flair befitting a movie star, knocking down Erik Morales three times on the way to…

Mon, 20 Nov 2006

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Third time's the charm<br>Pacquiao finishes Morales trilogy with electric KO

LAS VEGAS (AP) -- From the first combination to the last knockout punch, all the ferocity of Manny Pacquiao's first two fights with Erik Mor…

Sun, 19 Nov 2006

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Filipinos erupt in cheers as boxing hero Pacquiao knocks out Mexico's Morales

MANILA, Philippines: Filipinos young and old erupted in cheers Sunday as thousands of boxing fans watching a live telecast of the Las Vegas …

Sun, 19 Nov 2006

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Pacquiao likely KOs Morales into retirement

LAS VEGAS - From the first combination to the last knockout punch, all the ferocity of Manny Pacquiao?s first two fights with Erik Morales s…

Sun, 19 Nov 2006

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Pacquiao-Morales a hot item

LAS VEGAS - Manny Pacquiao and Erik Morales are ready for the third round, and both fighters believe it will be the best one yet. Just obser…

Sun, 19 Nov 2006

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Pacquiao prepared for Morales in trilogy's final fight

LAS VEGAS: Manny Pacquiao and Erik Morales are ready for the third round, and both fighters believe it will be the best one yet. Just observ…

Sat, 18 Nov 2006

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Velazquez captures super featherweight title in DQ

LAS VEGAS -- Hector Velazquez of Mexico beat Bobby Pacquiao of the Philippines by disqualification in the 11th round and captured the WBC Co…

Fri, 17 Nov 2006

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Nino beats Viloria to win WBC light flyweight belt

LAS VEGAS -- Unheralded Omar Nino outpunched and outworked Brian Viloria to win the WBC light flyweight championship Thursday at The Orleans…

Fri, 11 Aug 2006

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Narvaez keeps WBO flyweight title

CORDOBA, Argentina (AP) -- WBO flyweight champion Omar Narvaez beat Rexon Flores of the Philippines by unanimous decision before a home crow…

Mon, 07 Aug 2006

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Mosley tops Vargas again with sixth-round TKO

LAS VEGAS (AP) -- Even with two good eyes, Fernando Vargas never saw Shane Mosley's perfect left hook. Mosley stopped Vargas in the sixth ro…

Sun, 16 Jul 2006

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Diaz, Ponce De Leon defend titles

LAS VEGAS (AP) -Juan Diaz successfully defended his WBA lightweight title Saturday, methodically stopping Randy Suico in the ninth round on …

Sun, 16 Jul 2006

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Pacquiao beats Mexico's Larios in front of home fans

MANILA, Philippines (AP) -- Manny Pacquiao gave the home fans plenty to cheer about Sunday, battering Mexico's Oscar Larios to claim a unani…

Sun, 02 Jul 2006

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Pacquiao fights today with whole nation watching

The whole country will be tuned in as Manny Pacquiao fights Mexico?s Oscar Larios in a 12-round bout in which there is no substitute for vic…

Sun, 02 Jul 2006