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You defied the odds again but enough of the hubris, Manny Pacquiao
PACMAN IS BACK. Manny Pacquiao (center) flexes his diamond physique during face-off with Mario Barrios. —PHOTOS FROM MANNY PACQUIAO FB PAGE
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July 22, 2025July 22, 2025Sports

You defied the odds again but enough of the hubris, Manny Pacquiao

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You’ve made your point: You can still go toe-to-toe with the best in your weight class. You have a lot of fight left in you. Maybe an extra month of training could have added zest and spring to those once-nimble feet. A point or two in the judges’ scorecard might have swung the contest in...

After clinching world title, Melvin Jerusalem eyes ‘every boxer’s dream’
Melvin Jerusalem lands a huge shot on Yudai Shigeoka. —PHOTOS COURTESY OF SHANMAN BOXING
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April 10, 2024April 10, 2024Sports

After clinching world title, Melvin Jerusalem eyes ‘every boxer’s dream’

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Once again, Melvin Jerusalem restored boxing glory for the Philippines after capturing the World Boxing Council (WBC) minimumweight title on Easter Sunday. Jerusalem edged Yudai Shigeoka of Japan via a split decision in Nagoya, Japan, to reclaim his status as a world champion. “I could already feel that I’m winning. But when you’re inside the...