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  Manny Pacquiao Has “The Look”
Manny Pacquiao is such a man; on the brink of featherweight stardom he represents a glorious tradition as a fighter that old timers reverentially refer to as “an animal”.
Manny Pacquiao is so sure of his ability to conquer the best at 126-130 that he’s laid down the gauntlet to the great Mexican warriors (Marquez and Morales) without a hint of reservation.
Manny Pacquiao has the look of a man who knows what he is capable of and the scales say he’s been prepared to unleash his aggression for a week now.
www.doghouseboxing.com /News/Wade/Wade050704.htm   (697 words)

  
 SI.com - More Sports - Pacquiao beats Barrera in unanimous decision - Sunday October 7, 2007 1:35AM   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
Pacquiao's dalliances with movies, music and politics didn't matter, because the sport's most inspired brawler was his usual ruthless self in dispatching yet another great Mexican champion in a 130-pound bout at Mandalay Bay.
Pacquiao was responsible for the only TKO loss of the Mexican champion's career in their first meeting in late 2003, but Barrera refused to go down this time against one of the sport's knockout artists.
Pacquiao is now the distracted superstar who abruptly moved his training camp back home to the Philippines, where he's besieged daily by side projects ranging from movie roles and pop singing to political aspirations.
sportsillustrated.cnn.com /2007/more/10/07/pacquiao.barrera.ap/index.html   (875 words)

  
  BoxingTimes.com - Manny Pacquiao vs. Oscar Larios Preview
Pacquiao was relentless as he nailed the Mexican hero with brutal left hands down the middle and hammering right hooks to the body.
Pacquiao was adamant that the switch to Reyes Gloves, so called puncher's gloves used in the rematch rather than the Winning Gloves he was contractually forced to wear in the first fight was one of the keys to his TKO victory.
Pacquiao landed no less than 15 searing punches before Velazquez was able to drop his shoulder and almost tackle the ex-champ to force a momentary clinch.
www.boxingtimes.com /previews/2006/060701pacquiao_larios.html   (2749 words)

  
 Manny  Pacquiao Biography   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
Pacquiao was born in the province of Bukidnon in the Philippines.
Pacquiao's hand speed and punching power was displayed early as he stormed Marquez with jabs and straight lefts that sent the Mexican Champion to the canvas three times in the first round alone.
Pacquiao was in the limelight again during the first week of February 2006 when a girl working in a Manila billiard hall claimed that Pacquiao was the father of her son, born out of a whirlwind affair with the boxer.
mannypacquiaofan.com /bio.html   (1246 words)

  
 Canadastar Boxing: Manny Pacquiao Profile and Bio
Manny Pacquiao is a national hero in the Phillippines.
Pacquiao scored one knockdown in the 2nd round, another in the 3rd, and two in the 4th.
Pacquiao dominated the rest of the fight scoring a knockdown in the third round, and then rocked Barrera with several punches later in the round.
www.canadastarboxing.com /Fighters/manny-pacquiao-profile.htm   (1199 words)

  
 Eric Morales and Manny Pacquiao review
Manny Pacquiao kept landing power shots the next few rounds but was being out boxed by the more technical Morales.
Manny started to be a little more effective in rounds eight and nine, but the 10th and 11th were all Morales.
As great as the Manny Pacquiao vs. Eric Morales war was, it had a close competitor on the undercard.
www.docsports.com /manny-pacquiao.html   (576 words)

  
 Manny Pacquiao - Biography and career   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
Pacquiao's performance established himself as one of the best pound-for-pound boxers in the world, and put the Philippines on the boxing world's map again where he follows in the footsteps of past Filipino boxing stars such as Gabriel_"Flash"_Elorde and Pancho Villa.
Pacquiao's superior handspeed and punching power was displayed early as he stormed Marquez with lightning jabs and straight lefts that sent the Mexican Champion to the mat three times in the first round alone.
Pacquiao showed a lot of heart against Morales in their fight, having to fight with a bad cut in his eye for most of the fight against a great champion.
www.fameboxing.com /manny-pacquiao.htm   (858 words)

  
 Erik Morales W12 Manny Pacquiao
Pacquiao said he intended to stay in the super-featherweight (130 lbs.) division where he hoped to earn a rematch with Morales.
Pacquiao and Morales fought evenly in the first four rounds, standing toe to toe in the middle of the ring.
Pacquiao, however, was seen breathing heavily as he returned to his corner at the end of the third round.
www.infiniteboxing.com /articles/pbanerjee/190305.htm   (982 words)

  
 Boxing: Manny Pacquiao's Biggest Fight
With each passing day after his classic and gallant fight against Erik Morales, Manny Pacquiao's mettle and character is put to the test by the very same people who had benefited from him under the claim of God's guidance and a father's love to a son.
Manny has to dig deeper into his wisdom and discernment to sort out those who really mean him well through thick and thin as against those who are just there for the ride on the fame and glory.
Manny Pacquiao risked his life fighting the best there is in the game that had claimed a number of precious lives.
ringsidereport.com /Casanova472005.htm   (953 words)

  
 BoxingTimes.com - Manny Pacquiao vs. Erik Morales III Preview
Pacquiao's best punch may be his jackhammer left cross; that's the shot that Morales, Barrera and Marquez didn't have an answer for when they squared off with the Filipino star.
Pacquiao was back at work in the eighth and the ninth rounds pounding away with both hands while Morales looked like someone had drained his gas tank.
Pacquiao continued to tee off and grind Morales down in the 9th, with clubbing right hooks, stunning left crosses and faster hands that richochtted off of the Mexican's face and ribs.
www.boxingtimes.com /previews/2006/061118pacquiao_morales3.html   (4207 words)

  
 Boxing: Manny Pacquiao - The Big Boss
With his speed, power and punch, fighting style, Manny Pacquiao, to the fighters in his weight classes, is the boss.
For the same fight qualities and attitude, Manny Pacquiao, to his worldwide fight fans, is boss (just ask the Paclanders and you'll know if you don't as of yet).
Manny Pacquiao has lived this life, struggled in silence in recent years to be in control of his life as a fighter, and, in the midst of his deep training for the Erik Morales super-mega fight, got his wish granted.
ringsidereport.com /Alemda392005.htm   (441 words)

  
 Manny Pacquiao Media Conference Call Transcript
MANNY PACQUIAO: When I became a champion I dreamed that some day I was going to be a superstar not only in the Philippines but also around the world and speaking like this because it would bring a lot of positive light to The Philippines.
MANNY PACQUIAO: I am very confident going this fight, but I know Morales is still a good fighter and he’s been working hard and he prepared his fight.
MANNY PACQUIAO: My last word is thank you God for giving my strength every day and I would like to thank all the press and media all over the world.
www.eastsideboxing.com /news.php?p=8882&more=1   (2550 words)

  
 Manny Pacquiao Tickets
Manny Pacquiao shook up the boxing world when he knocked out Marco Antonio Barrera in the 11th round on November 15, 2003 at the Alamodome in San Antonio.
Pacquiao's assault continued until he floored Barrera again in the 11th round with a 3 punch combination to the head and drove him to the canvas a second time with 2 punches to the body.
Pacquiao KOd Jorge Solis in the 8th round in front of almost 15,000 at the Alamodome in San Antonio, Texas on April 14, 2007.
www.ringsidebygus.com /manny-pacquiao-tickets.html   (591 words)

  
 BraggingRightsCorner.com - An Open Letter to Manny Pacquiao Fans... by Jeff Mayweather
Manny has now made himself the man to beat as he has distanced himself from the rest of the pack in the Jr.
Pacquiao’s status has risen to that of a rock star in his native homeland, the Philippines, where he has also become a symbol of hope for any young fighter with ambitions of becoming a prizefighter.
To Manny and his die-hard fans go this message: I wish Manny Pacquiao much more success in the future and by the time his career is over I will be the first one to step up and say he was a great fighter.
www.braggingrightscorner.com /mayweatherpacquiao032606.html   (768 words)

  
 Manny Pacquiao Tickets - Hard-To-Get Pacquiao vs Solis Tickets
Manny "PacMan" Pacquiao was too quick and too strong for Erik Morales beating him by a 3rd round knockout in the final bout of their triology.
Six months later Pacquiao avenged the loss by dealing Morales the first knockout defeat of his career.
Pacquiao - Morales III should go down as one of the greatest 3 round fights in boxing history.
www.razorgator.com /tickets/sports/boxing/manny-pacquiao-tickets   (190 words)

  
 Philippines’ Manny Pacquiao to Get ‘Champion for Life’ Award
Arroyo, a big fan of Pacquiao, led the entire nation in celebrating the victory even though she was watching from Malacaٌang Palace yesterday because she had just returned hours earlier from a trip to Italy and Spain.
Pacquiao is the only Filipino athlete to be awarded the Congressional Medal of Achievement, the highest decoration given by the House to outstanding men and women who have made significant contributions in the arts, politics, leadership, social justice and sports.
Manny Pacquiao’s victory over Mexican boxer Oscar Larios yesterday has proved to be a morale booster for many overseas Filipinos.
www.arabnews.com /?page=4§ion=0&article=84735&d=3&m=7&y=2006&pix=world.jpg&category=World   (1164 words)

  
 The Manila Times Internet Edition | TOP STORIES > Manny Pacquiao’s former girl loses case
Since Pacquiao told her to resign from her job and promised to support them, she and her child now have no other means for survival.
Pacquiao denied Bacaso’s allegations, saying in his counteraffidavit that he could not believe she would file a complaint against him despite all the help he had given her and the child.
Pacquiao said he did not refuse to give financial support to the child though he did not know who its real father was.
www.manilatimes.net /national/2006/oct/24/yehey/top_stories/20061024top4.html   (548 words)

  
 Manny Pacquiao « Old Sonnie’s.Porch   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
I expected Manny to lose because of the distractions, short training and notable changes in his attitude after he floored Eric Morales last January.
Good for Manny, Chololo Larios, a Mexican fighter with a lot of heart, is not as skillful as him.
Manny Pacquiao undoubtedly has gone a long way– in his boxing skills, popularity and wealth.
skopun.wordpress.com /2006/07/02/manny-pacquiao   (221 words)

  
 Manny Pacquiao Boxing Glove Autograph
The boxer who hails from General Santos City Philippines is also dubbed "The Destroyer" by his peers in the boxing world, because of the way he dominates and sweeps over his challengers and opponents.
Manny once again jumped in weight, this time to the Super Featherwight division and squared off against former three-time division champion Erik Morales on 19th of March, 2005.
On September 10, 2005, Manny Pacquiao TKO'd Hector Velazquez, capturing the WBC International Super Featherweight Title in the process.
www.boxing-memorabilia.com /glvpacman.htm   (764 words)

  
 The Manny Pacquiao Blog   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
MANNY Pacquiao won three times in 2006, all in convincing and awe inspiring fashion.
BOXING icon Manny “Pacman” Pacquiao is being wooed by an athletes’ group to be one of their nominees under the Puwersa ng Bayaning Atleta.
THE boxing guru who transformed Manny Pacquiao into a terrific wrecking machine will not be in his corner when the Filipino fighter faces tough Korean slugger Injin Chi in April.
www2.sunstar.com.ph /blogs/pacman   (192 words)

  
 Manny Pacquiao - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Manny Pacquiáo is currently one of the most visible figures in Philippine media and is considered a household name, thanks to product endorsements and television appearances.
Pacquiao owns a local basketball team in the Mindanao Visayas Basketball Association called as PacMan Gensan, a team based in his hometown of General Santos City.
Pacquiao even suited up for the team for a few games during the first conference of the said league.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Manny_Pacquiao   (1671 words)

  
 Manny News - Boxing News - TheSweetScience.com
Manny Pacquiao may have declared that he will run for congressman of the first district of South Cotabato against incumbent Rep. Darlene Antonino-Custodio.
Pacquiao goes for his guns amid kidnapping threat
Philippine boxing idol Manny Pacquiao has been granted exemptions for 20 firearms due to concerns about possible kidnapping attempts.
www.thesweetscience.com /boxing-news-wire.php?search=pacquiao&subt=Manny   (891 words)

  
 ESPN.com: SPORTSNATION - Chat-13604(Insider)
Pacquiao faces Erik Morales in "The Grand Finale" Saturday, Nov. 18, live on HBO PPV (9 p.m.
Pacquiao enters the fight with a 42-3-2 record, which includes 33 knockouts.
Manny Pacquiao: I expect Morales to make some adjustments and we are also anticipating his moves.
proxy.espn.go.com /chat/chatESPN?event_id=13604   (282 words)

  
 Manny Pacquiao - Reviews on RateItAll
manny pacquiao is proving to the world that anything is possible if you set you mind and body to it.
Manny Pacquiao has proven himself a legend, not only to his fellow countrymen (such as I), but to the boxing world.
Manny Pacman is the bomb, but I want to see his right hook more often next time he fights the overrated Erik Morales.Just go to toe with the guy but keep your left hand to your left face and you will succeed of beating this guy just look what Barrera do to Morales....
www.rateitall.com /i-65487-manny-pacquiao.aspx   (1025 words)

  
 BraggingRightsCorner.com - Manny Pacquiao: Boxing's biggest star... by Kenny Perrault
A major factor in tonight's fight was Manny Pacquiao's body attack, something he lacked in the first meeting.
Pacquiao was relentless to the head and body forcing Erik Morales to back away something I had never seen "El Terrible" do in a fight.
Marco Antonio Barrera, who Pacquiao stopped in the 11th round, has gone on record recently showing interest in a rematch with Pacquiao and with that said I'll say this, Marco Antonio Barrera should be very careful of what he wishes for because it just may come true.
www.braggingrightscorner.com /perraultpacman012106.html   (350 words)

  
 Manny Pacquiao Is a Boxing Icon -- Should He Be More?
SAN JOSE, Calif.--As a boxer, Manny Pacquiao single-handedly achieved what no Philippine government has ever done for the country: He cut the crime rate to zero, at least during a match.
But when Manny Pacquiao fights, the entire country literally stops what it is doing and watches.
Manny's wife, Jinkee, was quoted in Filipinas Magazine saying that Manny told her he might want to stop fighting when he reached age 30, which is only two years away.
www.imdiversity.com /villages/asian/dialogue_opinion_letters/nam_manny_pacquiao_0801.asp   (1011 words)

  
 Boxing News :: Articles : Pieces of Manny Pacquiao
Pacquiao is their hero and he brings them together in unison.
Pacquiao also has a Filipino attorney named Jeng Gacal that helps him review the plethora of legal documents he seemingly must sign before he is even allowed to lace up a pair of boxing gloves and punch for pay.
Before that, Pacquiao was involved with Philippine manager Rod Nazario who reportedly didn’t bother to pay withholding taxes to the IRS on Pacquiao’s fights in the United States and instead diverted those funds elsewhere leaving Pacquiao with a huge tax bill.
www.boxingscene.com /?m=show&id=5651   (1135 words)

  
 Look who’s out to kayo Manny Pacquiao - INQ7.net
MANNY PACQUIAO is being robbed right in his own kitchen; our boxing hero is being cheated in his home turf.
Pacquiao could lose by hometown decision, not against Oscar Larios, because that fight is not bound to last the full 12 rounds.
Pacquiao is to get $1 million of the total budget as his rightful purse.
news.inquirer.net /sports/index.php?index=2&story_id=78109&col=43   (738 words)

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