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Ali’s death rekindles memories of epic ’Thrilla in Manila’

June 10, 2016 By Northwest Asian Weekly

By Jim Gomez Associated Press MANILA, Philippines (AP) — From Manny Pacquiao to left-wing activists, Filipinos in this boxing-crazy nation grieved the death of Muhammad Ali, which brought back fond memories of the epic 1975 “Thrilla in Manila” fight between him and Joe Frazier. “We lost a giant,” Pacquiao, the Filipino boxing legend, said on […]

Filed Under: World News Tagged With: 2016, Muhammad Ali, VOL 35 NO 24 | JUNE 11 - JUNE 17

EDITORIAL: Beyond fighting fists

June 9, 2016 By Northwest Asian Weekly

Muhammad Ali, one of the world’s greatest boxers and one of the 20th century’s biggest personalities, died on June 3 in Phoenix, after being hospitalized for respiratory problems. He was 74. “I may be 7’2”, but I never felt taller than when standing in [Ali’s] shadow,” said NBA legend Kareem Abdul-Jabbar in a Facebook post. […]

Filed Under: Editorials Tagged With: 2016, Bruce Lee, Muhammad Ali, VOL 35 NO 24 | JUNE 11 - JUNE 17

Muslim women design fashion forward hijabs

July 5, 2012 By Northwest Asian Weekly

By Sarah Mervosh The Associated Press via The Dallas Morning News DALLAS (AP) — At a sleek venue in Dallas’ Design District, Ndaa Hassan burst through the curtain and rushed backstage. The fashion show was about to start.

Filed Under: National News Tagged With: 2012, Brazil, Canada, Dallas Design District, Elif Kavakci, Hanan Qasem, Kavakci Couture, Kim Kardashian, Middle Eastern, Muhammad Ali, Ndaa Hassan, North Texas, Pearl Boutique, Pennsylvania State University, United States, Vol 31 No 28 | July 7 - July 13, Zeena Alkurdi, social media

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

Lots to like about the new Filipino king of boxing

May 9, 2009 By Northwest Asian Weekly

LAS VEGAS (AP) — On May 2, Floyd Mayweather Jr. took his daughter bowling after announci 15, ng his return to the ring.

Filed Under: News, Sports Tagged With: 2009, Bob Arum, Filipino, Floyd Mayweather Jr, Freddie Roach, Manny Pacquiao, Muhammad Ali, Oscar De La Hoya, Philippines, Ricky Hatton, United States, vol 28 no 20 | May 9 - May 15

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