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Educate boxers, says Pacquiao

Manny Pacquiao says Asian fighters need greater support and more discipline to become world-beaters. The 35-year-old Filipino superstar has …

Thu, 15 May 2014

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Mayweather?s best offence is clever defence

LAS VEGAS: Pound-for-pound king Floyd Mayweather has what he considers the ideal strategy when he puts his perfect record on the line Saturd…

Fri, 02 May 2014

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'Australia's Rocky' Leapai out to shock Klitschko

Berlin (AFP) - Heavyweight champion Wladimir Klitschko has dubbed Alex Leapai "Australia's Rocky" ahead of Saturday's world title bout when …

Sun, 27 Apr 2014

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Manny still on Floyd's mind

Floyd Mayweather says Manny Pacquiao has lost a step and that the Filipino's superstar slide has coincided with his decision to split from f…

Fri, 25 Apr 2014

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Ageless Hopkins pitches 50-50 Mayweather deal

Washington (AFP) - Bernard Hopkins, boxing's ageless wonder at 49, is one victory from becoming the undisputed world light-heavyweight champ…

Tue, 22 Apr 2014

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Manny wants to talk to Floyd

Manny Pacquiao, who avenged his loss to Timothy Bradley in convincing style last week, says he is ready any time to negotiate the bout with …

Fri, 18 Apr 2014

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Pacquiao ready for Mayweather

Las Vegas ? Manny Pacquiao avenged his loss to Timothy Bradley in convincing style on, and said he's ready any time to negotiate the bout wi…

Mon, 14 Apr 2014

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Cotto eager to extend ring legacy

Las Vegas (AFP) - The chance to make boxing history was the main lure for Miguel Cotto in choosing to challenge Sergio Martinez for the Worl…

Sat, 12 Apr 2014

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Arum targets Chinese fight fans with new TV show

LAS VEGAS ? Promoter Bob Arum is continuing his push to build pro boxing?s profile in China with a weekly television program devoted to the …

Fri, 11 Apr 2014

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Pacquiao-Mayweather could still happen: Roach

LOS ANGELES: Trainer Freddie Roach says avenging losses to Timothy Bradley and Juan Manuel Marquez are the top items on Manny Pacquiao's to-…

Thu, 03 Apr 2014

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Pacquiao more motivated after Bradley's taunts

Manny Pacquiao is taking extra motivation from taunts by unbeaten Tim Bradley that the Filipino boxing icon has lost the hunger and killer i…

Wed, 26 Mar 2014

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Manny Pacquiao, Juan Manuel Marquez likely to fight for fifth time

Filipino boxing icon Manny Pacquiao and Mexican star Juan Manuel Marquez will fight each other for a fifth time if both men win their next f…

Sat, 15 Mar 2014

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China?s Zou fast-tracked towards world title shot

HONG KONG ? Trailblazing Chinese boxer Zou Shiming is being fast-tracked towards a world title fight in November, less than two years after …

Fri, 21 Feb 2014

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Khan and Maidana are playing Mayweather?s waiting game

LAS VEGAS // Undefeated welterweight champion Floyd Mayweather Jr is making England?s Amir Khan and Argentina?s Marcos Maidana wait to learn…

Tue, 18 Feb 2014

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Maidana says no Mayweather deal as Khan waits

LAS VEGAS ? Undefeated welterweight champion Floyd Mayweather is making England?s Amir Khan and Argentina?s Marcos Maidana wait to learn whi…

Mon, 17 Feb 2014

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Fans want Mayweather-Khan match-up

Los Angeles ? The votes are in, and fight fans say Britain's Amir Khan should be American Floyd Mayweather's next opponent, according to an …

Tue, 11 Feb 2014

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Bradley seeks redemption in Pacquiao rematch

Los Angeles ? Timothy Bradley knows that in the minds of many there's a blemish on his ostensibly perfect 31-0 ring record. He's aiming to s…

Wed, 05 Feb 2014

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Pacquiao denies Mayweather fight imminent

Manila (AFP) - Philippine boxing legend Manny Pacquiao has dismissed reports that he and American Floyd Mayweather are to hold talks about f…

Sat, 04 Jan 2014

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Death sparks calls for Philippines school boxing ban

MANILA, Dec 16 ― A 16-year-old Philippine athlete died after a week in coma following a boxing match, triggering calls for the sport t…

Mon, 16 Dec 2013

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Pacquiao hands money, food and Bibles to Philippine typhoon victims

Philippine boxing hero Manny Pacquiao handed out Bibles, tinned food and cash on Sunday to lift people?s spirits in areas devastated by Supe…

Mon, 02 Dec 2013