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I'll be stronger at welterweight, says Bradley

as of 02/13/2012 11:56 PM Timothy Bradley

MANILA, Philippines -- Undefeated American boxer Timothy Bradley guarantees that he will have the strength needed to go toe-to-toe with Filipino boxing icon Manny "Pacman" Pacquiao on June 9 at the MGM Grand....full article

Pacquiao says he may retire next year

as of 02/13/2012 11:17 AM Pacquiao picks Bradley as next opponent

MANILA, Philippines -- Boxing superstar and Sarangani Rep. Manny Pacquiao is considering retiring from boxing next year.

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'Cotto is not scared of Floyd'

as of 02/06/2012 7:18 AM Miguel Cotto from Puerto Rico

MANILA, Philippines – Floyd Mayweather Sr. praised Puerto Rican boxer Miguel Cotto for having the courage to face his son, undefeated fighter Floyd Mayweather Sr.

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Ward beats Pacquiao, Donaire for Fighter of the Year nod

as of 02/01/2012 2:00 AM

MANILA, Philippines – World super middleweight champion Andre Ward of the United States was named by the Boxing Writers Association of America (BWAA) as the 2011 Fighter of the Year.

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'The Rock' shows love for Pinoys

as of 01/25/2012 7:31 AM Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson

MANILA, Philippines – Hollywood actor and World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE) superstar Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson expressed his love for Filipinos at the press junket for the film “Journey 2: The Mysterious Island.”

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Pacman picks foe; Arum won't say who

as of 01/16/2012 6:12 PM Manny Pacquiao  hand wrap

MANILA, Philippines - Manny Pacquiao had his mind all made up even before he sat down with Bob Arum yesterday.

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'Pacquiao,' 'Goodbye Gloria' and other banned firecrackers

as of 12/29/2011 11:45 PM Banned firecrackers

MANILA, Philippines - With less than three days left before the New Year celebrations, some manufacturers of unlicensed firecrackers have come up with new and rebranded products.

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Roach eyes Peterson for Pacquiao

as of 12/24/2011 1:07 PM Coach Freddie Roach (Sept. 20, 2011)

MANILA, Philippines – Newly crowned WBA and IBF junior welterweight champion Lamont Peterson is a good option for Manny Pacquiao if Floyd Mayweather Jr. is out of the picture, according to boxing coach Freddie Roach.

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