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Billionaire Pacquiao banks $12M more

Billionaire Pacquiao banks $12M more

DALLAS – Manny Pacquiao is now a certified billionaire, based on his earnings on the ring. Counting his guaranteed purse $12 million for his fight with Joshua Clottey at the Cowboys Stadium, the 31-year-old... 

Roach gives Manny A-plus

Roach gives Manny A-plus

DALLAS – Despite Manny Pacquiao’s failure to knock out Joshua Clottey, trainer-coach Freddie Roach said he was pretty much satisfied with the way his ward fought. “I give him an A+,” said Roach.  ...

The Final Score: Clottey’s Super Defense gives Pacquiao Super Workout

The Final Score: Clottey’s Super Defense gives Pacquiao Super Workout

I am not a boxing expert but I saw how Joshua Clottey, despite repeated pleas from his corner to go for broke, stayed in survival mode from start to finish. Pacquiao and just about everyone else involved... 

Roach: Opening rounds hard for Pacquiao, Clottey

Roach: Opening rounds hard for Pacquiao, Clottey

MANILA, Philippines – Although boxing coach Freddie Roach is confident that Manny Pacquiao will demolish Joshua Clottey, he sees a very hard fight for both boxers. The prized trainer said he thinks the... 

Pacman invites Van Damme to Texas brawl

Pacman invites Van Damme to Texas brawl

MANILA, Philippines – This time it’s Jean Claude Van Damme dropping by just to get a glimpse of the Filipino icon. Yes, the Wild Card Gym buzzed with unusual activity yesterday when the Belgian... 

Final 4: Aces battle Kings; Beermen face Giants

Final 4: Aces battle Kings; Beermen face Giants

MANILA, Philippines – Outright semifinalists Alaska Milk and San Miguel Beer take on quarterfinal survivors Barangay Ginebra and Purefoods, respectively, hoping to come out in full throttle after... 

PBA: Texters, Giants go for the kill anew

PBA: Texters, Giants go for the kill anew

MANILA, Philippines – Talk n Text and Purefoods, unable to deliver the knockout punch the other night, try again today, hoping to oust Barangay Ginebra and Rain or Shine in the fourth game of their... 

Efren “Bata” Reyes named pool Player of the Decade

Efren “Bata” Reyes named pool Player of the Decade

MANILA, Philippines – Efren “Bata” Reyes, whose world 9-ball feat in Cardiff, Wales in 1999 sparked the renaissance of billiards in the world, was yesterday named the Player of the Decade by... 

Nonito Donaire Jr. ready for Vegas war

Nonito Donaire Jr. ready for Vegas war

MANILA, Philippines – Defending interim WBA superflyweight champion Nonito Donaire Jr. said yesterday he’s ready to go to war against Mexican challenger Gerson Guerrero in their 12-round bout headlining... 

Mayweather blames Pacquiao for fight’s collapse

Mayweather blames Pacquiao for fight’s collapse

MANILA, Philippines – Undefeated fighter Floyd Mayweather, Jr. has found a new opponent in fellow American Shane Mosley, but he still has a mouthful to say about Manny Pacquiao, whom he was supposed...