Articles by Dominic Menor · PhilBoxing.com

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How legendary broadcaster got Pacquiao-De la Hoya fight right

MANILA, Philippines ? Eight years ago today, Manny Pacquiao did what the whole world thought then was unthinkable ? beat the crap out of Osc…

Wed, 07 Dec 2016

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Analyst: Vargas's best not enough to beat Pacquiao

MANILA, Philippines ? Jessie Vargas followed the game plan. He withstood most of his opponent's punches. He went toe to toe with the challen…

Sun, 06 Nov 2016

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Roach: Pacquiao-Hoya will be over in 9 rounds

MANILA, Philippines - The Dream Match won't go the distance, if Freddie Roach is asked. In an interview with GMANews.TV on Friday, Manny Pac…

Fri, 24 Oct 2008

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'This is the most focused I've seen Manny - ever'

During their preparations for the Hector Velazquez fight in September 2005, Freddie Roach considered taking Manny Pacquiao to Arizona to tra…

Fri, 17 Oct 2008

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'I owe my greatness to Manny Pacquiao'

Freddie Roach answers the calls coming in at the Wild Card Gym. That already says a lot about the most high-profile boxing trainer in the wo…

Fri, 10 Oct 2008

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‘I’m more than that’

THE Justine Fortune defection is deeper than most think it is, after the former Freddie Roach understudy fired away vitriolic statements at …

Sun, 13 May 2007

STRAIGHT SHOOTER<br>Freddie Roach talks about Manny’s political career, the Arum-de la Hoya rift and why the success of 'Pac-Man' and 'Golden Boy' doesn’t have anything to do with him

JUDE Turcuato, one of the hosts of "In the Zone", said it best: Freddie Roach is a victim of his own success. He’s so good everybody w…

Wed, 11 Apr 2007

‘I’ll be in Manny’s corner’—Roach

Manny Pacquiao’s trainer confirmed that exactly in a phone interview over a local radio program yesterday. Freddie Roach, talking from…

Tue, 10 Apr 2007

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Switch good for Manny Pacquiao

Describing Shelly Finkel as shrewd is certainly accurate, agrees Nigel Collins. But the editor in chief of Ring, considered the bible of box…

Tue, 08 Feb 2005

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Pacquiao's mission against Morales for country, family

The Manny Pacquiao-Erik Morales duel will not just be about two excellent athletes, it will be about arguably the two biggest attractions in…

Fri, 21 Jan 2005

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Pacquiao should take his time

Manny Pacquiao will serve his vaunted left to Erik Morales, if given the chance. But that may not be the best approach to winning on March 1…

Sat, 15 Jan 2005

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Call it a superfight

And no belts are even at stake here. But Top Rank Promotions saw a record draw of attendees Wednesday night in Los Angeles when it introduce…

Fri, 14 Jan 2005

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How about switching from ?El Dinamita? to ?El Terible??

How about switching from ?El Dinamita? to ?El Terible?? If Juan Manuel Marquez continues to bog down negotiations in his rematch with Manny …

Fri, 07 Jan 2005

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?Marquez needs to train?

A bark that?s equally bad as his bite? Manny Pacquiao kept delivering killer verbal blows at Juan Manuel Marquez, suggesting that Marquez?s …

Tue, 04 Jan 2005

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Pacquiao moves up IBF ratings

The International Boxing Federation (IBF) officially put Manny Pacquiao as its No. 2-ranked featherweight boxer. In its lastest ratings post…

Mon, 03 Jan 2005

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Making hits and taking the heat

Impact. The word means ?striking of one thing against another, a forceful contact.? In 2004 everybody across the spectrum in Philippine spor…

Wed, 29 Dec 2004

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What?s next, really, for Manny?

And so Manny Pacquiao is off to California. In January, that is, when he begins training for his reported rematch with Mexican fighter Juan …

Mon, 13 Dec 2004

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A ball of a tune-up fight

For a tune-up fight, this one?s going to be a ball. Manny Pacquiao?s highly anticipated return to the ring Saturday at The Global City insid…

Sat, 11 Dec 2004

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Nigel Collins told Pacquiao to be careful

Nigel Collins has a special message for the featherweight champion of the world: Be careful. The editor in chief of Ring, considered the mos…

Fri, 10 Dec 2004

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It's rain: Pacquiao?s biggest foe?

The only risk is, if it will rain. Besides that, no frills are expected to disrupt Manny Pacquiao?s highly anticipated December 11 fight at …

Sat, 04 Dec 2004