Victorinox Swiss Army timepiece partners with the Pac-Man

Victorinox Swiss Army watch honors boxing hero Manny "Pac-Man" Pacquiao by giving him the privilege to become the first Filipino to have a limited edition timepiece named after him by an international brand. Called the Maverick II Chrono "PACMAN" Limited Edition, it is a redesign of the classic series which bears the image of the boxer in strike pose on its dial, as well as a rendition of Pacquiao on the back case. Behind him is the Philippine flag with the words "A tribute to a Filipino boxing legend." The partnership between the legendary timepiece company and equally iconic slugger is perfect and unprecedented. It's a match that can only be seen as a win-win situation; one that will surely lead to a draw if each undergoes the tale of the tape. Pacquiao is the first Filipino and Asian boxer to have won five world titles in five different weight divisions. Wikipedia cited him as the first boxer to win the lineal championship ("the man who beat the man") in four different weight classes. The Ring Magazine rated Manny the number one pound-for-pound boxer in the world and Time Magazine named him one of 2009's most influential people. Recently, Forbes Magazine ranked him 57th among the 100 most powerful celebrities, far above other sports heroes such as Maria Sharapova, Venus Williams and Ana Ivanovic. Victorinox Swiss Army watches, on the other hand, has merited a worldwide reputation for its innovation, functionality and reliability. The brand's distinctive styling, high-performance features, and Swiss-made craftsmanship spans 125 years. Their watches are the only ones in the world that are authorized by the Swiss government to carry the name Swiss Army. Both the boxer and the timepiece brand are known to be able to withstand and triumph over various tests and measures. Before going to battle, Manny subjects himself to rigorous training, each one more difficult than the last. Similarly, every Victorinox Swiss Army watch timepiece undergoes stringent and multiple quality control tests before it is rolled out of the factory. The watches are put through careful visual inspection and go through time test and water resistance test. The PACMAN Edition has the imprimatur of Victorinox Swiss Army watch's mother company in Switzerland . Only 1,000 pieces of the PACMAN Edition will be available in the Philippines , making it truly a collector's item.
Every purchase of a Victorinox Swiss Army Watch PACMAN Edition, from the following outlets:  Lucerne, Chronos, LTimeStudio, Swiss Gear,  and Wristpod, comes with a glove with Pacquiao's printed signature.

Maverick II Chrono Pac-Man Limited Edition Limited to 1,000 pieces PRODUCT DETAILS, SKU 249017 - Made in Switzerland with precision Swiss analog quartz movement - Sapphire crystal - Water resistant to 10 ATM (100 meters/330 feet) - Steel and aluminum case - Luminous hands and markers - Unidirectional rotating bezel - Screw-in caseback with special ingraphing - Date - Chronograph - Tackymeter timer - Rubber strap

Maverick II Chrono Pac-Man Limited Edition

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Buy You Victorinox Maverick II Special Manny "Pacman" Pacquiao Chronos Watch at Chronos or Lucerne Stores in the Philippines

If you want to buy your own Victorinox Maverick II Special Manny "Pacman" Pacquiao Chronos Watch, but it now because they're coming up with only 1000 time pieces. Hese will be sold only in the Philippines as of this date.  Saw one posted at e-Bay for a hefty price...more than double than the price sold at Chronos or Lucerne Stores in the Philippines. You can get your Victorinox Maverick II Special Manny "Pacman" Pacquiao Chronos Watch for only PhP22,800.00 at zero percent interest for six months (original price in the box is PhP28,000.00).

Manny Pacquiao Wears Victorinox Watch

Follow Manny Pacquiao's Life on Record as a Boxer, a Politician, Actor, Ambassador, his Fans, and his Family in Manny "Pacman" Pacquiao on Record.


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‘Mommy talk’ with Pia M (Erratum about Manny Pacquiao and His Victorinox Maverick II Chronos "Pacman" Special Limited Edition Watch)

By Dolly Anne Carvajal
Philippine Daily Inquirer
First Posted 00:10:00 06/09/2009

Victorinox Swiss Army Watches pays tribute to international boxing legend Manny Pacquiao with special limited edition timepieces (only 1,000 units to be sold). It’s called Maverick II Chrono “Pacman” Limited Edition. This is the first time that a globally renowned brand lends its name to a Filipino athlete with a special collection designed for him. It’s brag time!

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Jinkee Pacquiao to endorse Belo’s new product

The Belo Medical Group has confirmed that Jinkee Pacquiao, wife of Pinoy boxing sensation Manny Pacquiao, would join the roster of its celebrity endorsers soon, GMA News’ 24 Oras reported Wednesday.

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Boxing Dog's Attack! Manny Pacquiao has Flaws!

By Johnny Benz, Benz Report for Doghouse Boxing (June 2, 2009)   

Some people believe so strongly in Manny Pacquiao that they actual think the Filipino powerhouse is unbeatable. Others aren't so sure. In a recent thread started here at Doghouse Boxing's message Board, The Dog Pound, members were asked if they see in flaws in Pacquiao.
 


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Boxing Superstar Manny Pacquiao's Popularity Soars across Asia

Published Jun 2, 2009 by ■ Leo Reyes
Digital Journal

Manny Pacquiao's popularity has spread across Asia as media continues to cover his travel outside the country. In Thailand he was warmly welcomed by the Thai people including government officials who said that his popularity is unrivalled in Asia

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Pacquiao expresses interest in Mosley fight

3:04 PM, June 3, 2009
Lance Pugmire
Los Angeles Times

 Boxing's pound-for-pound top fighter Manny Pacquiao told a Filipino news organization today that he would be willing to fight Pomona's world welterweight champion Shane Mosley later this year, pending negotiations.

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Pacquiao at 57th spot on Forbes' Celebrity 100

By Dino Maragay Updated June 04, 2009 09:39 AM
Philstar

MANILA, Philippines – Filipino boxing icon Manny Pacquiao has been ranked at the 57th place on Forbes magazine’s 100 most powerful celebrities in the world for 2009 — the lone professional boxer to be included in the list.

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Pacquiao makes it to Forbes’ Celebrity 100 list

GMANews.TV
06/04/2009 | 02:51 PM

MANILA, Philippines – Manny Pacquiao’s reputation and achievements beyond the sport of boxing continue to soar as the Filipino ring icon made it to this year’s Forbes Celebrity 100, an annual listing of the most powerful celebrities in the world.

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Manny Pacquiao wins again

By Eric Slaon
Boxing Examiner
June 2, 9:38 AM

At this time every month I normally review the top 10 websites that publish a boxing pound-for-pound list, average the averages, and provide the results. I am pleased to announce, however, that a team of sports examiners and I will be posting a boxing pound-for-pound list in the months to come.

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Mosley eyes Pacquiao’s P4P crown – even at catch weight

By Maurice Arcache
Philippine Daily Inquirer
First Posted 22:21:00 06/02/2009

THE SUPER-VIEWED GMA Network got together with industry partners friends and 300 personalities and namedroppables in an informal yet fun dinner party for the greatest pound-for-pound fighter and "Pambansang Kapuso" Manny Pacquiao, no less, palanggas, at the so "in" New World Renaissance Hotel, Makati.

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Southern Leyte to invite Pacquiao as guest on opening day for 49th provincial anniversary

By Bong Pedalino 

PIA Press Release

2009/06/02

 

Maasin City (June 2) -- Fans of Filipino boxing legend Manny Pacquiao in this city and the entire province of Southern Leyte may have the chance of their life to see in person their idol on June 26, the opening day for this year's anniversary celebration on July 1. 
 

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Arum scoffs at Floyd's 60/40 offer

By Abac Cordero
Philstar
Updated June 01, 2009 12:00 AM

MANILA, Philippines - Floyd Mayweather Jr. must be hallucinating when he said he wants the bigger purse and wouldn’t agree to a 50/50 split with Manny Pacquiao if ever they get to meet.
Pacquiao’s promoter, Bob Arum of Top Rank, made this observation after Mayweather said “it will be a cold day in hell” before he agrees to a 50/50 split with the Filipino.


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Can Shane Mosley Beat Manny Pacquiao At 142-Pounds?

by James Slater 
Eastside Boxing

The big news yesterday, as surely most fans are aware now, was the statement made by Shane Mosley regarding his acceptance of a catch-weight fight with Manny Pacquiao. "Sugar" said he was willing to meet "Pac-Man" at a catch-weight, and that he "knows this is what Freddy Roach (Manny's trainer, of course) wants." We now have to wait to find out two things: will the bout take place on October 17th (the date pencilled in for Pacquiao's next fight), and just how low will Mosley agree to drop down to so as to make the bout a go?




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Manny Pacquiao doesn't need Floyd Mayweather, but what about Shane Mosley?

Cassidy, Newsday.com
 31 May 2009

 To this corner, Manny Pacquiao is in the driver's seat. He's on top, he should dictate terms. He is wildly popular at home and in the States. If he fights Floyd Mayweather Jr. or Sugar Shane Mosley or Miguel Cotto, it's big business.

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Pacquiao ready to take on anyone in October gig

GMANews.TV
05/31/2009 | 12:13 PM

MANILA, Philippines – Filipino pound-for-pound king Manny Pacquiao on Sunday expressed readiness to take on anyone among Floyd Mayweather Jr., Juan Manuel Marquez, Miguel Cotto, and Sugar Shane Mosley for his next outing.

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Mosley willing to drop weight to get Pacquiao

Dan Rafael is ESPN.com's boxing writer.
Saturday, May 30, 2009 

Shane Mosley is one of the best fighters in the world. He's the guy who destroyed Antonio Margarito with ease in a January shocker to win a welterweight championship and stamp himself as the top 147-pounder on the planet for the second time in his career.
That fight did huge business as well, drawing an arena-record crowd to the Staples Center in Los Angeles and generating strong ratings on HBO.

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Manny prefers Mayweather over Cotto

Philippine Daily Inquirer
First Posted 04:35:00 05/29/2009


MANILA, Philippines - He may be going to the United States to assess his chances against Puerto Rican Miguel Cotto, but Manny Pacquiao’s radar is really trained on Floyd Mayweather Jr.

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Floyd Mayweather demanding more money than Manny Pacquiao

By CASSIDY, Newsday.com
29 May 2009

With Floyd "Money" Mayweather it really is about the money. There are two reports that carry quotes in which Floyd Mayweather Jr. says he will never enter into a fight with Pacquiao with a 50-50 purse split.

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Manny Pacquiao should demand to fight in the Philippines

By CASSIDY, Newsday.com
29 May 2009

It has been three years since Manny Pacquiao defeated Oscar Larios in Araneta Coliseum, in Manila. A lot has happened in those three years. Manny Pacquiao has become the best fighter in boxing and a brand name that has gone global.

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Manny Pacquiao: Proud to be Kapuso

By Isah V. Red, Manila Standard Today

29 May 2009

Last Friday, scores of people (including the top honchos of the Kapuso network) waited for over two hours for boxing champion Manny Pacquiao at the ballroom of the New World Renaissance Hotel.

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Fight Night Round 4 Demo on Xbox Live

By Steve Watts, 05/28/2009
Gold members can now try their hands at this year's other big boxing game.

The News: A demo for Fight Night Round 4 has been released on the Xbox Live Marketplace today. Weighing in at a hefty 784 MB, this is the same demo that was included with pre-orders of the game earlier this month, and is now available to Gold subscribers. It features Ricky Hatton and Manny Pacquiao fighting it out. 

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Pacquiao’s political foe won’t give up post without a fight

JOHANNA CAMILLE SISANTE, GMANews.TV

05/28/2009 | 06:14 PM

MANILA, Philippines – Outgoing Sarangani Rep. Erwin Chiongbian on Thursday said he and his family won’t give up his congressional post that easily, and remained unfazed at Manny Pacquiao’s decision to once again try his luck inside the political ring.

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Manny Pacquiao's Superstar Status Takes Over Asia

Posted by: Rey Danseco on 05-27-2009.
Boxing Scene

FILIPINO superstar Manny Pacquiao is currently the IBO and Ring Magazine light welterweight champion but he seems to be more proud of his prior achievements with the WBC belt.
The 30-year old Filipino brought a replica of the WBC world championship belt and personally handed it to Thai Prime Minister Abhisit Vejjajiva during their meeting on Monday at the Government House in Bangkok .

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Manny Pacquiao can reach De La Hoya's PPV heights

By Ben Thompson | May 27, 2009, Newsday.com

Manny Pacquiao, I bow to your page views power and apologize for that jokey post Tuesday in which I exploited your name and fans, whose passion clearly is unmatched.


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Manny Pacquiao Surprised With His Popularity in Thailand

Published May 26, 2009 by ■ Leo Reyes
Digital Journal

Famous Filipino boxer Manny Pacquiao expressed his appreciation for the warm reception that he got from the government of Thailand. He said he was surprised to know that he has many boxing fans there

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Manny Pacquiao not scheduled for 'The Superstars'

Only four weeks until the latest iteration of "The Superstars" on ABC, this time sans Bob Seagren, Joe Frazier, Kyle Rote Jr. or even Jason Sehorn.

The format for the show involves attractive celebrities partnering with pro athletes, including skier Kristi Leskinen (that's her at left in the picture, alongside snowboarder Elena Hight).

Other athletes on the slate: Jennifer Capriati, Brandi Chastain, Robert Horry, Jeff Kent, Lisa Leslie, Bode Miller, T.O.

So why mention Manny Pacquiao in the headline? Because the dude is page views gold, and barring a miracle our Neutral Corner blog is going to spank me in May, thanks to Manny being Manny.

Who said boxing is dead?

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Pacquiao embraced as ‘hero of all Asia’ by Thais

GMANews.TV

05/26/2009 | 01:32 PM

 
MANILA, Philippines – Thailand, site of Manny Pacquiao’s success and heartaches early in his career, embraced the Filipino ring superstar like their own and showered him with warm welcome and praise when he dropped by Monday.


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Pacquiao: I won't end up poor

abs-cbnNEWS.com | 05/26/2009 5:01 PM

Even as he takes a temporary rest from the ring, Filipino boxing sensation Manny Pacquiao remains busy preparing for his life after retirement.
Pacquiao, who has earned millions by squaring off with some of the world’s best fighters, assured his fans that his finances are intact. He revealed that he does not want to turn out like most boxers who faded from the limelight.
 
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Roach: Pacquiao will break down Mayweather if they collide

GMANews.TV
05/25/2009 | 07:49 PM

MANILA, Philippines – The fight remains a dream showdown for now but trainer Freddie Roach already has an idea how his ward Manny Pacquiao will approach and break down Floyd Mayweather Jr if ever they climb the ring together.

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Pacquiao to meet Thai prime minister

Ronnie Nathanielsz, Manila Standard Today
May 25, 2009.

 A THAI newspaper reported that Filipino boxing hero Manny Pacquiao will take a quick, one-day trip to Bangkok today, which will include a meeting with Thai Prime Minister Abhisit Vejjajiva.

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Shameful verdict: Manny Pacquiao guilty of dodging African Americans

Michael Marley, NY Boxing Examiner
May 24, 3:28 PM




I can no longer defend Manny Pacquaio as to this shamewful allegation.
This is a pattern of widespread and invidious discrimination of the worst, most abhorrent kind.


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New Pacquiao movie ready with support cast

By Gerry Plaza
Philippine Daily Inquirer
First Posted 20:17:00 05/24/2009

MANILA, Philippines – Solar Entertainment president Wilson Tieng has announced that his company is producing a movie for Manny Pacquiao, which, this early, has a supporting cast.


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Looking for the Filipino, not just Pacquiao

By Katrina Stuart Santiago
Philippine Daily Inquirer
First Posted 18:45:00 05/24/2009

MANILA, Philippines – Projects that deal with the creation of a Filipino identity are always bound to be met by debate and objections, violent reactions and a lot of hair-pulling. And rightfully so.
At a time when we are being told that Manny Pacquiao is our sense of identity, we must be able to kick and scream our way toward a better sense of who we are.

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Estrada and Pacquiao: When gamblers meet

By Fe Zamora
Philippine Daily Inquirer
First Posted 18:35:00 05/24/2009

MANILA, Philippines -- When fellow gamblers meet, they shoot the breeze.
At the Senju restaurant in Shangri-La Edsa on Saturday night, former President Joseph Estrada and boxing champ Manny Pacquiao rambled about friendship, boxing, fashion, gambling, and yes, politics.

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Has Pacquiao Avoided Fighting African Americans?

Posted by: Matteo Alderson on 05-24-2009.

 A week before Manny Pacquiao’s demolition of Ricky Hatton, John David Jackson, one of the sport’s top trainers and a former two time world champion, commented that the Filipino legend has avoided fighting African American boxers through out his career.  Not surprisingly Jackson’s comments infuriated Pacquiao supporters and the socially charged issue sparked debate throughout the boxing industry.

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Pacquiao has yet to peak in rise to glory

By Joaquin Henson Updated May 24, 2009 12:00 AM
 

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MANILA, Philippines – With six world titles in different divisions under his belt, Manny Pacquiao appears destined to become one of the greatest fighters ever and Top Rank chairman Bob Arum said recently there’s no stopping the Filipino icon in his claim to boxing immortality.

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Floyd Mayweather Uncle Says Nephew Will Beat Manny Pacquiao

By Tyrone Black, Gambling911.com

"Floyd's still the most skilled fighter in the sport. He knows how to win - not how to lose.  It sure ain't Pacquiao who would pose a threat."


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Cotto on Pacman bout: It's 145 pounds or bust

By Abac Cordero Updated May 23, 2009 12:00 AM

Miguel Cotto

MANILA, Philippines – If you think Miguel Cotto is dying to fight Manny Pacquiao, at any weight, anytime, anywhere, think again.


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Three super bouts and out for Pacquiao, Mayweather

Michael Marley, NY Boxing Examiner
 May 21, 10:29 AM

Floyd Mayweather is 10 months older than Manny Pacquiao but they’re almost at the same place in their glorious ring careers.

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Cotto won't fight Pacquiao below 145

abs-cbnNEWS.com | 05/21/2009 11:13 AM

 Puerto Rico’s WBO welterweight champion Miguel Cotto, one of the possible opponents of Manny Pacquiao in his next fight, declared that he will only fight "the Pacman" at a specified weight range.

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Chavez Jr. could bring Mexican magic to Manny Pacquiao October bout

Michael Marley,NY Boxing Examiner
May 21, 2:05 PM

If only David Diaz could be cloned and fight under a different name…
I’ve spent a few days trying to climb into the always active mind of Uncle Bob Arum and trying to figure out who his “safety” opponent for Manny Pacquiao will be in October.

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Manny Pacquiao’s ecozone seen to drive Mindanao growth

Thursday, May 21, 2009 04:49:25 PM
The Mindanao Examiner

MANILA, Philippines (Midnanao Examiner / May 21, 2009) - The Trade Union Congress of the Philippines (TUCP) has lauded world boxing superstar Manny Pacquiao’s decision to build a P1.2-billion privately run industrial estate in his home district in South Cotabato province, saying, this would help drive economic and employment growth throughout Mindanao.

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Manny Pacquiao dwarfs Onyok's Olympic stardom

Thursday, May 21, 2009 07:23:16 PM

SAN DIEGO, California – Filipino Olympian Mansueto “Onyok” Velasco Jr. joined the Team Pacquiao as guest during “The Battle of the East and West” in Las Vegas, Nevada for two weeks but his presence hardly made any impact compared 13 years ago when he was the toast of Philippine sports for bringing home the silver medal in boxing in the 1996 Atlanta Olympics after 32 years.

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Pacquiao lauded for S. Cotabato ecozone plan

By Kristine L. Alave
Philippine Daily Inquirer
First Posted 14:25:00 05/21/2009

 MANILA, Philippines -- A labor group hailed on Thursday boxing champion Manny Pacquiao's plan to create an economic zone in Mindanao, saying this would drive growth in the region shunned by investors because of decades-old conflicts.

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Jinkee and the Pacquiaos

STAR BYTES By Butch Francisco Updated May 21, 2009 12:00 AM

When I was confirming this interview with Jinkee Pacquiao, I thought it was only for The Philippine Star. Jinkee was still at the Belo Clinic at the Medical Plaza in Makati that time and was undergoing treatments: Multipolar to slenderize her arms, platelet rich plasma (PRP) to rejuvenate her skin, meso scalp for thicker and healthier hair and botox on the forehead. With all those procedures I presumed she would have to undergo downtime and wouldn’t want to face the Startalk camera.

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Economic zone is Pacquiao’s latest venture

By Elaine R. Alanguilan, Manila Standard Today

BOXING champion Manny Pacquiao is investing at least P1.2 billion to develop a 200-hectare property in General Santos City into an integrated special economic zone.

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Food finds in Pacquiao land

By Reggie Aspiras
Philippine Daily Inquirer
First Posted 20:45:00 05/20/2009

I AM, LIKE ALL FILIPINOS, a certified Manny Pacquiao fan. And since writing about food has no connection whatsoever to boxing, I had to think of a way to pay my respects to the man who has, of late, done nothing but make the Philippines bask in glory.

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Is Floyd Mayweather Jr. afraid of Pacquiao?

Dennis dSource Guillermo, Indianapolis Fight Sports Examiner
May 20, 5:41 AM

Floyd Mayweather Jr. is a smart business man. Whether you love him or hate him, the man has created himself as a brand of his own. With all due respect, lil’ Floyd has definitely been careful with the chances he takes inside the boxing ring like a smart businessman when it comes to investing. No offense to all pro boxers out there, I’m sure they mean it when they say it’s their job and would fight anybody in the ring- up to a certain point.

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Manny Pacquiao is Mr. Dream, Ricky Hatton plays Glass Joe

Michael Marley,NY Boxing Examiner
 May 20, 1:26 PM ·

There’s a thin line between reality and fantasy in boxing. I don’t know if it’s a case of life imitating art but, the other night I had the craziest dream…

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Nike Air Trainer 1 x Manny Pacquiao, Adrian Peterson

By Andrew Katz, May 20, 2009 / 3:42 pm, Dime

If the Nike Air Trainer 1 collaborated with Anthony Carter, it would officially be the greatest shoe of all time. Right now, it’s on the cusp. Nike has already created exclusive makeups for some of the sweetest athletes in the universe: Manny Pacquiao, Adrian Peterson, Brandon Roy, Larry Fitzgerald, and Troy Polomalu. Add AC in there and it’d be a sealed deal.

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Manny Pacquiao-Floyd Mayweather Closer with Cotto's Refusal

Wednesday, May 20, 2009

Posted By Dave "Large" Larzelere 2:10 PM

Yesterday, boxer Miguel Cotto told the Puerto Rican newspaper, Primera Hora, that he would not fight pound-for-pound king Manny Pacquiao at a weight below 145 pounds, a declaration that, if he sticks to it, seems to all but negate the possibility of the two men ever fighting each other.

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PGMA, Pacquiao to be invited on NGC inauguration

By Serge C. Santillan, The News Today

BACOLOD CITY – President Arroyo and boxing champ Manny Pacquiao would be invited as special guests in the inauguration of the New Government Center (NGC) to be held before the end of the year.

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Arum predicts sellout if Manny fights Cotto

By Joaquin Henson Updated May 20, 2009 12:00 AM

MANILA, Philippines - Top Rank chairman Bob Arum recently said if Manny Pacquiao takes on Miguel Cotto at Madison Square Garden in New York City, it will be a sure box office hit and estimated at least 80,000 pay-per-view buys from Puerto Rico to deliver incremental income of $4 million.


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Arum forbids the Pacquiao-Hatton numbers, and here are the numbers

2:38 PM, May 19, 2009, Lance Pugmire, LA Times

Veteran promoter Bob Arum has been reluctant to allow pay-per-view numbers to be released after the triumphant second-round knockout performance by his fighter, Manny Pacquiao, on May 2 against England's Ricky Hatton.

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Miguel Cotto Willing To Face Pacquiao at 144-Pounds

Posted by: Mark Vester on 05-19-2009. Boxing Scene


According to Michael Koncz, adviser to Manny Pacquiao, WBO welterweight champion Miguel Cotto is willing to fight Manny at a catch-weight of 144-pounds. Top Rank promotes both fighters and would love to match them at the end of year - if Cotto is able to get past Joshua Clottey on June 13 at New York's Madison Square Garden.


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‘Pacquiao keeps running from me’—Marquez

abs-cbnNEWS.com | 05/19/2009 12:16 PM

Juan Manuel “Dinamita” Marquez claimed Filipino boxing great Manny Pacquiao is afraid of facing him for a third time.

“Pacquiao keeps running from me,” said Marquez in a report by PhilBoxing.com’s Granville Ampong. The “Dinamita” is currently the No.2 pound-for-pound boxer, according to the latest Ring Magazine rankings.

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Can the trio of Pacquiao, Marquez and Mayweather push Boxing’s popularity?

By Bong Paredes, photo by Naoki Fukuda

Since Floyd Mayweather Jr. announced his return to the sport of boxing on the eve of the Pacquiao and Hatton super fight, all of a sudden everybody that follows the sport that pundits refer to as “The Sweet Science” have some soap opera type scenarios that we hope will unfold within a year. If there was one thing that needed to happen to boost the public’s interest in the sport, this is it. Given that all the protagonists are minorities, no one can deny that all three of them will bring a lot of intrigued fans to the fore. The possibilities are endless it excites the hell out of me. 

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Philippine boxer Pacquiao eyes big hometown project

Tue May 19, 2009 6:22pm IST, Reuters India

MANILA (Reuters) - Philippine boxing hero Manny Pacquiao is investing 1.22 billion pesos ($25.8 million) in a 400-hectare special economic zone, including a cancer treatment clinic, in his hometown, a senior trade official said on Tuesday.

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Pacquiao calls on NPA rebels to end fighting

05/19/2009 | 08:47 PM, GMANews.TV

MANILA, Philippines - Filipino boxing champion Manny Pacquiao on Tuesday called on the New People’s Army to end its almost four-decade-long insurgency.\

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Pacquiao firm plans to put up GenSan ecozone

05/19/2009 | 07:19 PM, GMANews.TV

(2nd update) MANILA, Philippines - A company owned by Filipino boxing champion Manny Pacquiao will develop a 400-hectare property in General Santos City and transform it into a special economic zone.

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Marquez - "Mayweather is The Best, Not Manny Pacquiao"

Posted by: Mark Vester on 05-19-2009.

While most of the boxing world views Manny Pacquiao as the best boxer in the world, Juan Manuel Marquez is not one of them. Marquez considers Floyd Mayweather Jr. as the best fighter in boxing. He faces Mayweather on July 18 at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas. Marquez is convinced that he beat Pacquiao in 2004, when they fought to a draw, and in 2008, when Pacq

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‘Ambassador’ Pacquiao to launch ‘boxing for peace and understanding’

From GMANews.TV
Posted on 05/19/2009 | 01:49 PM

MANILA, Philippines – “Ambassador for peace and understanding" Manny Pacquiao will assist President Arroyo in launching a groundbreaking tournament featuring amateur boxers from the military, police and the Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao.


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Manny spared IBO sanction fee

By Joaquin Henson Updated May 19, 2009 12:00 AM


MANILA, Philippines – Manny Pacquiao was spared from paying his share of the sanction fee amounting to $50,000 for challenging IBO lightwelterweight champion Ricky Hatton in Las Vegas last May 2 as Top Rank picked up the tab which was described by a fight source as “extremely reasonable” compared to the rates of other governing bodies.


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Jinkee after the Belo touch

STAR BYTES By Butch Francisco Updated May 19, 2009 12:00 AM

As the country’s No. 1 beauty clinic — with nothing coming even as close second — Belo Medical Center is endorsed only by the most luminous of personalities.
At the moment, there is no denying that Manny Pacquiao is the hottest celebrity in town.

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Manny Pacquiao vs Floyd Mayweather Jr... and the Winner is!

By Johnny Benz, Benz Report for DoghouseBoxing (May 18, 2009) Photo © German Villasenor  

So who's win if Floyd Mayweather Jr fought Manny Pacquiao? it's an interesting question, one in which long time boxing scribe Andrew Eisele of About.com asked his readers. In a poll which was conducted by Eisele, which was linked on our popular news wire here at DoghouseBoxing and also featured on MaxBoxing, a lot of fans took the time out to vote.

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Pacquiao Ponders Cotto as Next Opponent

Posted in 8countnews by Peter Czymbor

Mon, 18 May 2009 07:10:00

It’s being reported that Pound-for-pound king and junior welterweight champ Manny Pacquiao will be ringside for the Miguel Cotto – Josh Clottey welterweight title fight to scout Cotto as his next opponent.

Let’s not act too fast though, Josh Clottey is a very dangerous opponent for Cotto and has a legitimate chance at winning. In fact, I wouldn’t even call it an upset if he did I think it’s such an even match-up.

 

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Pacquiao joins GMA today at ex-rebels presentation

By GENALYN KABILING

May 18, 2009, 7:30pm

In his first official activity as the country’s ambassador for peace and unity, Filipino boxing legend Manny Pacquiao is scheduled on May 19 to grace the integration of a group of rebels to mainstream society in General Santos City.

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Chavez Jr: I’m Ready For Manny Pacquiao

Posted in Mindanao Examiner by Alex Vidal / PNS
Monday, May 18, 2009 10:44:23 AM

SAN DIEGO, California - Mexico’s upcoming boxing superstar Juluio Caesar Chavez Jr. has issued a challenge to newly crowned International Boxing Organization (IBO) light welterweight champion Manny Pacquiao.

"Yes, I’m ready for Manny Pacquiao," Chavez, 23, declared while surrounded by at least three bodyguards. "I want to fight Manny Pacquiao next."

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VIPs, politicians, celebrities at Pacquiao’s victory party

By CRISPINA MARTINEZ-BELEN

May 18, 2009, 11:12am

As always, the victory party tendered for world boxing champ Manny Pacquiao by his good friend former Gov. Luis “Chavit” Singson at the latter’s residence in Corinthian Village, QC was celebrity-studded. In attendance were prominent VIPs in government (like Secretary of Justice Raul Gonzalez) and the diplomatic corps, politicians including Senators Manny Villar, Miguel Zubiri and Gringo Honasan; and Rep. Bongbong Marcos; and celebrities from showbiz and Philippine high society.

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