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1 February 2012 at 15 : 37 PM
Manny Pacquiao says Bradley could be next opponent
The list of Manny Pacquiao’s potential opponents this coming June has been narrowed down and Timothy Bradley seems to be leading the race. Pacquiao himself confirmed to ABS-CBN correspondent Jay Dayupay that Bradley is a strong contender among his potential opponents. “Kausapin ko pa si Bob Arum kung anong mga napag-usapan. [Ang] suggestion is ...
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30 January 2012 at 17 : 12 PM
Pinoy Boxer Karlo Maquinto now in coma
AN unfortunate incident spoiled Dodie Boy Penalosa Jr’s. stirring win over a Thai opponent Saturday night. Promising flyweight Karlo Maquinto fell into coma moments after his thrilling eight-round bout with Mark Joseph Costa ended in a majority draw at the Recom Dome in Caloocan City. Maquinto, fighting out of Baguio-based Shape Up boxing gym, fell ...
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25 January 2012 at 14 : 19 PM
Michael Koncz says Floyd Mayweather still an option for Manny Pacquiao
Michael Koncz is not taking unbeaten American boxer Floyd Mayweather Jr. off the list of potential opponents for Filipino boxing icon Manny "Pacman" Pacquiao. Koncz, Pacquiao's business adviser, told RingTV.com that he is in Las Vegas where he plans to discuss the issue of the Filipino boxer's next bout with Top Rank boss Bob Arum. "I am in Las Vegas ...
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7 January 2012 at 19 : 15 PM
James Younghusband scores header vs Madrid
James Younghusband prevented what could have been a shut-out loss to CF Internacional de Madrid (CFIM) by scoring Azkals Alyansa’s lone goal in the “Dili Kamo Nag-iisa” charity game at the Rizal Memorial Stadium on Saturday. Younghusband’s header in the 61st minute was the Azkals Alyansa’s saving grace in their 3-1 loss to the third division ...
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7 December 2011 at 06 : 18 AM
Negotiations for Manny Pacquiao and Mayweather: Going on smoothly
The Filipino boxing icon believes his un-Pacman-like showing against the durable Mexican in their Nov. 12 welterweight trilogy all the more convinced Floyd Mayweather Jr. that Pacquiao is vulnerable enough if and when the two of them finally get to meet in the ring. And this could be the reason why so suddenly, negotiations for a 2012 mega-fight between ...
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2 December 2011 at 18 : 24 PM
Philippine Azkals will battle LA Galaxy in friendly match today
Philippine Azkals and the Los Angeles Galaxy will play in an exhibition match at the Rizal Memorial Stadium today. It will be the last game of the year for the Azkals -- a fitting end to a year that saw a rise in the popularity of football in the Philippines. The LA Galaxy, meanwhile, are coming off a successful season that saw them win the 2011 Major ...
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2 December 2011 at 17 : 01 PM
No surprises in Manny Pacquiao and Floyd Mayweather, says Floyd’s uncle
Roger Mayweather, trainer and uncle of undefeated American boxer Floyd Mayweather Jr., said there should be no surprises in case his nephew goes up against Filipino champion Manny Pacquiao. "People got to realize this: Whether they do it or not, Pacquiao already been knocked out twice. So there ain't nothing new about him getting knocked out again,” ...
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27 November 2011 at 00 : 26 AM
Manny Pacquiao will become underdog versus Floyd Mayweather
If and when the fight happens, sooner or later, Manny Pacquiao should be the underdog against Floyd Mayweather Jr. It’s been quite a while since Pacquiao, the only boxer in history to win eight world titles in as many weight divisions, has worn the underdog tag. He wasn't given a chance in his US debut against Lehlo Ledwaba in 2001 that oddsmakers ...
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19 November 2011 at 02 : 49 AM
Ronnie ‘Volcano’ Alcano vs Peach on Philippine Bigtime Billiards Face Off
Filipino cue master Ronato "Volcano" Alcano will face Britain's Daryl "The Dazzler" Peach in a showdown of masters at the Philippine Bigtime Billiards (PBB) Face-Off on Saturday at the PAGCOR Airport Casino in Parañaque City. "I'm ready for Daryl,” said the 39-year-old Alcano. Alcano, a former World 9-ball and 8-Ball champion, beat Peach in the ...
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18 November 2011 at 01 : 06 AM
Boxing fans expected Manny Pacquiao to be Superman
Veteran sports commentator Larry Merchant believes Filipino superstar Manny Pacquiao may have been burdened by huge expectations in the Juan Manuel Marquez fight. Merchant, a veteran HBO boxing commentator, said this might be the reason why there were negative reactions after Pacquiao’s narrow victory over Marquez. “I think that, to a large ...
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