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Boxing emerging as big draw with Pacquiao in China

November 30, 2014 By Northwest Asian Weekly

By Tim Dahlberg AP Boxing Writer MACAU (AP) — Bob Arum learned something about Chinese boxing fans earlier this year at the promoter’s first fight card in Shanghai, where the crowd yelled and cheered for the home country boxers all the way up until the main event.

Filed Under: World News, Sports Tagged With: 2014, Amnat Ruenroeng, CCTV, China, Chinese, Chris Algieri, Ed Tracy, Las Vegas Strip, London, Macau, Manny Pacquiao, New York, Rex Tso, Vol 33 No 49 | November 29 - December 5, WBO, Xi Jimping, Zou Shiming

Macau aims for another Vegas staple: boxing

August 10, 2013 By Northwest Asian Weekly

By Kelvin Chan AP Business Writer MACAU (AP) — A Chinese fighter’s victory at a Macau showdown brings the world’s top casino market a step closer to challenging Las Vegas for dominance of another Sin City staple: big-time boxing matches.

Filed Under: World News Tagged With: 2013, Aaron Fischer, Chinese, Communist Party Chairman Mao Zedong, Cotai Arena, Filipino, Hong Kong, Jesus Ortega, Las Vegas Strip, London Olympics, Los Angeles-based Freddie Roach, Macau, Michael Buffer, Sands China Ltd, Sheldon Adelson, Sin City, Top Rank, Vol 32 No 33 | August 10 - August 16

Manny Pacquiao shows greatness in small package

November 19, 2009 By Northwest Asian Weekly

LAS VEGAS (AP) — Manny Pacquiao had a hat perched jauntily on his head, a bandage wrapped neatly around his right ear. His real work done for the night, he was heading down the Las Vegas Strip to sing a few songs with his band.

Filed Under: Sports Tagged With: 2009, Bob Arum, Filipino, Floyd Mayweather Jr, Joe Santiago, Las Vegas Strip, Mandalay Bay, Manny Pacquiao, Miguel Cotto, Muhammad Ali, Oscar De La Hoya, Philippines, Ricky Hatton, Tim Dahlberg, Vol 28 No 48 | November 21 - November 27, attention

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