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THERE IS ONLY ONE ‘PAC-MAN’!

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Filipino ring icon Manny Pacquiao comprehensively dismantled American Chris Algieri to retain his World Boxing Organization welterweight title at Cotai Arena, Macau, Sunday (Nov 23).

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With tonight’s win, @MannyPacquiao reclaims the welterweight title and improves to 56-5-2 in his career. #PacBradley pic.twitter.com/G6DBQhwrdx

#pacman #PinoyPride #mannywin #congratsmannypacquiao pic.twitter.com/8xLio8IMLa

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Star

LAS VEGAS (AFP): Manny Pacquiao won a 12-round unanimous decision over Timothy Bradley on Saturday to avenge his controversial 2012 loss to the previously unbeaten American.

The Filipino ring icon improved to 56-5 with two drawn and 38 wins inside the distance as he regained the World Boxing Organization welterweight world title he lost to Bradley on June 9, 2012.

Although he couldn’t get his first knockout win since 2009, Pacquiao lived up to his pre-fight promise to come out with more aggression, denying Bradley’s avowed aim of sending him into retirement with another defeat.

“I think I can go another two years,” said Pacquiao, who has won world titles in an unprecedented eight weight divisions. “I’m so happy to be world champion again. Tim Bradley was not an easy fight.”

http://www.thestar.com.my/Sport/Boxing/2014/04/13/Pacman-beats-Bradley-in-rematch/

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Filipinos react to Pacquiao win

http://youtu.be/hEbSTZ7oEmA

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Video: pacquiao vs rios post fight rios says manny pacquiao’s speed was his key to victory EsNews Boxing

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The Daily Teelegraph

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cina™ ‏@YouTiup 3h

manny pacquiao remains the one mayweather dares not fight. what a southern fired chicken. pic.twitter.com/S68iAaAU5v

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WILL PAC-MAN WIN HIS NEXT FIGHT?

YES, HE WINS! Pacquiao has beaten Brandon Rios for the vacant WBO International Welterweight title.

Josh Villanueva @michaeljosh

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natashyagutierrez @natashya_g

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THE FIGHT IS OVER!

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LIVE BLOG: Pacquiao vs Rios

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Josh Villanueva @michaeljosh

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#RapplerScorecard (unofficial)
Ryan Songalia 120-107 Pacquiao
Levi Verora 120-108 Pacquiao
Carlos Cinco 119-109 Pacquiao
#PacRios

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natashyagutierrez @natashya_g

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Rappler Scorecard (Round 11)

Songalia – 110-98 – Pacquiao
Cinco – 109-100 – Pacquiao
Verora – 110-99 – Pacquiao

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Josh Villanueva @michaeljosh

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Josh Villanueva @michaeljosh

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natashyagutierrez @natashya_g

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• KevinI @KevinI

  Another very strong Pacquiao round 100-90 for the Pacman. Can Rios make it to the finish line? He’s eating hard, clean shots

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  Rappler Scorecard (Round 10)

  Songalia – 100-89 – Pacquiao
  Cinco – 99-91 – Pacquiao
  Verora – 100-90 – Pacquiao

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Josh Villanueva @michaeljosh

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Rappler Scorecard (Round 9)

Songalia – 90-80 – Pacquiao
Cinco – 89-82 – Pacquiao
Verora – 90-81 – Pacquiao

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Rappler Scorecard (Round 8)

Songalia – 80-72 – Pacquiao
Cinco – 79-73 – Pacquiao
Verora – 80-72 – Pacquiao

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• Ryan Songalia @ryansongalia

  Rios is starting to look like a beaten man as round 8 winds down. How much longer will his eyes stay open? #PacRios
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  Solid shots by Pacquiao. Rios’ nose also bleeding. Reminds me of David Diaz. Rios suffers more punishment before the end of Rd 8

  by Levi Verora, Jr. 1:12 PM

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• natashyagutierrez @natashya_g

  Rd 7: Still Pacquiao. I have it a shutout so far. Rios’ face showing some of Pac’s damage. His corner treats his cuts. #PacRios

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  Rappler Scorecard (Round 7)

  Songalia – 70-63 – Pacquiao
  Cinco – 70-63 – Pacquiao
  Verora – 70-63 – Pacquiao

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Josh Villanueva @michaeljosh

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• Ryan Songalia @ryansongalia

  Rios’ right eye is now beginning to swell also. Pacquiao just continues to exploit Rios’ porous defense and molasses-like reflexes #PacRios

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  Rios booed after some illegal blows. Oh boy. Where is his aggressiveness? #PacRios

  by Levi Verora, Jr. 1:06 PM

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• Ryan Songalia @ryansongalia

  Rios beginning to buckle when Pacquiao lands shots in rd 7. Pacquiao looks better than he’s looked in years. Opponent partially responsible

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  Rios still smirking. Shaking his head when he gets clipped. Hard left hook stops Rios in his tracks. Flurry lands for Pacquiao. #pacrios

  by CarlosCinco 1:06 PM

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  Rios’ face now showing the effects of Manny’s punches. #PacRios www.rappler.com

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Ryan Songalia @ryansongalia

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Rappler Scorecard (Round 6)

Songalia – 60-54 – Pacquiao
Cinco – 60-54 – Pacquiao
Verora – 60-54 – Pacquiao

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• Ryan Songalia @ryansongalia

  It takes some serious self belief to take the punishment that Rios has and to still be pushing forward, throwing punches #PacRios

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  Round 6. This is a shutout so far. Rios just smiling whenever he’s hit by a hard punch. Manny should stay out of the ropes. #PacRios

  by Levi Verora, Jr. 1:01 PM

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  Another hard lead left lands for Pacquiao. Rios is working the body good though, lets see if it affects Pacquiao later. #pacrios

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  natashyagutierrez @natashya_g

  Paquiao smiles at his corner before Rd 6. I have Pacquiao winning all 5 rounds so far #PacRios

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  #RapplerScorecard
  Cinco: 50-45 Pacquiao
  Songalia: 50-45 Pacquiao
  Verora: 50-45 Pacquiao
  #PacRios

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Josh Villanueva @michaeljosh

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Rappler Scorecard (Round 4)

Songalia – 40-36 – Pacquiao
Cinco – 40-36 – Pacquiao
Verora – 40-36 – Pacquiao

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Josh Villanueva @michaeljosh

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Right hand lands for Rios. Right hook lands for Pacquiao. Right hand lands for Pacquiao and he ducks under. #Pacrios

by CarlosCinco 1

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Rios sneaks in an upper cut . Hand speed also there for Pacquiao. Round three is done. #PacRios

Ryan Songalia @ryansongalia

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Rappler Scorecard (Round 1)

Songalia – 10-9 – Pacquiao
Cinco – 10-9 – Pacquiao
Verora – 10-9 – Pacquiao

Rappler ‏@rapplerdotcom 1m

Pacquiao closes the round with two nasty left crosses #PacRios via @ryansongalia http://rplr.co/1dsaMZk

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Ryan Songalia @ryansongalia

Ryan Songalia @ryansongalia

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Cristalle B. Henares ‏@cristallebelo 3m

Today we unite for some Filipino pride! #love #philippines #PacquiaoVsRios @MannyPacquiao pic.twitter.com/H1tyB0x7NK

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natashyagutierrez @natashya_g

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Oscar Carrion ‏@negrito1102 1m

Manny Pacquiao It’s Pacquiao’s Night 2 Shine 👍👍👍 Give it your best tonight 👑👑👑👑👑 pic.twitter.com/CuRIWXNfeO

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natashyagutierrez @natashya_g

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#BOXING

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AnnaLynne McCord ‏@IAMannalynnemcc 1m

#PACWINS #Philippines @MannyPacquiao thk u 4 being a hero 4 ur ppl, using ur fame 4 good, fighting 4 ur devastated http://twitpic.com/dmdfa4

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ESPN ‏@espn 37s

Who you got: Brandon Rios or Manny Pacquiao? Retweet if you’re on #TeamPacquiao pic.twitter.com/QrsfpKdhzd

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ESPN ‏@espn 45s

Who you got: Brandon Rios or Manny Pacquiao? Retweet if you’re on #TeamRios pic.twitter.com/P7MHlwd0Vu

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Harold Malig Gomez ‏@roldiegomez 59s

MT @CrystinaPoncher David Beckham greeting @mannypacquiao in the locker room before the fight #PacRios pic.twitter.com/0N0xNt9zAU

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Josh Villanueva @michaeljosh

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Carlos May ‏@carlos_may09 2m

El futbolista David Beckham visita a Manny Pacquiao antes de su pelea pic.twitter.com/NdtMvFUM3n

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Manila Bulletin News ‏@manila_bulletin 3m

Manny Pacquiao wrapping up in the locker room. Will he make it? (Pacquiao’s Facebook photo) pic.twitter.com/XIZRytxLlq

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Video: Foreign and Filipino celebrities in Macau to watch Pacquiao-Rios fight

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Ryan Songalia @ryansongalia

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Manny Pacquiao gets his hands wrapped. Two fights to go folks. #PacRios pic.twitter.com/hajLVPhleS

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PHILIPPINE NEWS ‏@BalitaNgayon 55s

RT tonchi: No pressure, Manny! #Pacquiao #Tacloban #YolandaPH http://bit.ly/Imftp8  http://ift.tt/1jwOCmj  via ANC Alerts

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Hundreds gather in Tacloban astrodome, #Haiyan evacuation center 2 weeks ago, to watch Pacquiao. If he wins, great sign of hope… #Rappler via @paterno_II

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USA Today

TV set up in Tacloban after typhoon for Pacquiao fight

AP 10:53 p.m. EST November 22, 2013

ACLOBAN, Philippines (AP) — Hoping to lift the spirits of thousands of people left homeless by a deadly typhoon in the Philippines, cable operators are setting up a large screen inside an astrodome to broadcast boxing icon Manny Pacquiao’s fight this weekend.

http://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/boxing/2013/11/22/manny-pacquiao-brandon-rios-tacloban-typhoon/3683405/

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osh Villanueva @michaeljosh

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Josh Villanueva @michaeljosh

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natashyagutierrez @natashya_g

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Maan Marquez ‏@maanmarquez_ 59s

Now watching Manny Pacquiao vs Rios on Payperview Live via Satellite! Go Manny!!! pic.twitter.com/nLqlZcYBYf

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Video: Manny Pacquiao vs Brandon Rios, 11/23 on PPV | Writer Predictions

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Video: Adriana Lima trains with Manny Pacquiao on Crowd Goes Wild

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THIS IS NOT FREE. IT IS PAY PER VIEW!

TV schedule: The welterweight boxing match between Manny Pacquiao and Brandon Rios can be seen on HBO pay per view for $59.99 plus $10 for the HD version at 9 p.m. Saturday. The undercard fights begin at 7 p.m.

http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/early-lead/wp/2013/11/22/manny-pacquiao-vs-brandon-rios-fight-preview-tv-schedule/

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Matias Baldo ‏@matiasbaldo 1m
Vuelve, que sin ti la vida se me va. Manny Pacquiao-Brandon Rios, promesa de guerra. pic.twitter.com/9tutGUbXgI

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Manny Pacquiao vs. Brandon Rios Official Weigh-In from Macau, China [11.22.2013]

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YAHOO! NEWS

Beckham roots for ‘inspirational’ Pacquiao

Macao (AFP) – Asian boxing superstar Manny Pacquiao will not only have the support of a Filipino-packed crowd when he fights Brandon Rios on Sunday, but also a phalanx of celebrity cheerleaders, led by David Beckham.

The former England football captain will be joined at the Macau ringside by a number of celebrity guests for the fight, including Oscar-wining actor and director George Clooney, Sands China CEO Ed Tracy confirmed.

Reality TV star Paris Hilton and Daniel Wu and Eddie Peng will also be at ringside, while American rap superstar 50 Cent is also strongly rumoured to be flying in to see “Pac-Man’s” comeback fight.

Singing star Alicia Keys, who has been performing concerts at the Venetian Resort where the bout will take place, is also expected to attend.

http://news.yahoo.com/beckham-roots-inspirational-pacquiao-073514629–box.html;_ylt=A2KJ3CauW5BSY0UA1DXQtDMD

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The Washington Post

Manny Pacquiao vs. Brandon Rios fight preview, TV schedule

On Saturday, Pacquiao, 34, will attempt to prove naysayers wrong when he takes on Brandon Rios, an American boxer seven years his junior, at Cotai Arena in Macau.

Pacquiao, who has won 10 world titles in eight weight classes, has been consistently ranked as one of the best pound-for-pound boxers in his generation.
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Rios, nicknamed “Bam-Bam” for his straight-ahead style, has only lost once, a unanimous decision to Mike Alvarado in March.

Some critics believe Rios’s style is tailor-made for the lightning-quick Pacquiao, a notion Rios brushes off.

http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/early-lead/wp/2013/11/22/manny-pacquiao-vs-brandon-rios-fight-preview-tv-schedule/

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Manny Pacquiao ‏@MannyPacquiao 15h

We are very focused in training and we have no distractions. Watch training here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZgAg318f9vI&feature=share&list=SPyUTL-_U_sYfSUab9BbJise4foZfZlRzO … pic.twitter.com/mV6QmjDpNg

Manny Pacquiao ‏@MannyPacquiao 31 Oct

I am going to do my best to put my name back on the top of boxing. pic.twitter.com/GAEivTAUiC

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Manny Pacquiao ‏@MannyPacquiao 30 Oct

The year off has been good and I am very excited to get back into the ring. I feel very fresh, strong and fast. pic.twitter.com/k337DSHYb6

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Pacquiao is currently training for his next fight, which is scheduled to take place on Nov. 23 in Macau, China. The 34-year-old will take on Brandon Rios for the vacant WBO International Welterweight title.

http://www.ibtimes.com/pacquiao-news-pac-man-over-training-fight-against-strong-fast-brandon-rios-1447956

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Inquirer Sports

Manny Pacquiao training ‘like a 20-year-old’

Agence France-Presse

GENERAL SANTOS CITY, Philippines — Boxing hero Manny Pacquiao says he is furiously training like a 20-year-old to break a losing streak and re-establish his reputation as one of the world’s best fighters.

Pacquiao also said his match against American Brandon Rios in the Chinese territory of Macau next month would be “a good window” to promote boxing in China, and that he felt honored to take part in the landmark bout.

“This training camp, I believe, is one of the longest preparations in my boxing career. I trained early because I want to prove that I can still fight in the top (tier) of boxing,” he told reporters late Wednesday in his home town of General Santos in the southern Philippines.

“This time my preparation is more serious, more focused. My mind is like when I was 20 years old.”

A former champion in an unprecedented eight weight divisions, Pacquiao, who turns 35 in December, is seeking to come back from two consecutive defeats which have led supporters to question if he should hang up his gloves.

He lost a controversial split decision to American Timothy Bradley in June last year, then suffered a sixth-round knockout to Mexican arch rival Juan Manuel Marquez six months later.

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