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Comedian's Rant Sparks Foreign Reaction

AFP - A Philippines official angrily hit back Monday at a U.S. media personality who said the nation had nothing going for it except boxing …

Tue, 06 Apr 2010
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Philippines celebrates Pacquiao triumph

MANILA — Filipinos rejoiced Sunday at boxing hero Manny Pacquiao's victory in the United States after the country's electricity provid…

Sun, 14 Mar 2010
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Mayweather, Mosley tout May Day bout

LOS ANGELES — Shane Mosley vowed to hand Floyd Mayweather jnr his first professional defeat as the two fighters touted their May 1 wel…

Fri, 05 Mar 2010
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Manny, Imelda spice up elections

MANILA – The world’s best boxer Manny Pacquiao and Imelda Marcos, defiant wife of the late dictator Ferdinand Marcos spiced the …

Wed, 10 Feb 2010
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Mediation sought to save mega-fight

LAS VEGAS, Nevada — Manny Pacquiao and Floyd Mayweather Jr. will go to mediation in a bid to salvage their March 13 mega-fight. Repres…

Tue, 05 Jan 2010
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Pacquiao sues Mayweather for defamation

LAS VEGAS, Nevada (AFP) – Manny Pacquiao is fighting mad, and taking on Floyd Mayweather jnr in court even as a potential blockbuster …

Thu, 31 Dec 2009
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Manny's Xmas gift to Floyd - a lawsuit

Las Vegas - Manny Pacquiao is ready to fight Floyd Mayweather after all, but the venue looks likely to be a court room rather than a boxing …

Sat, 26 Dec 2009
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Pacquiao belts out tunes

GENERAL SANTOS (Philippines) - PHILIPPINE boxing hero Manny Pacquiao has celebrated his birthday in lavish style, belting out a series of so…

Fri, 18 Dec 2009
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Pacquiao banners Asian Power

SINGAPORE (AFP) – Asia once again left its mark on the world sporting stage in 2009 as the region prepares for a bumper year of compet…

Thu, 17 Dec 2009