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Thousands welcome home Trinidad
SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (AP) -- Thousands of Puerto Ricans today welcomed home Felix Trinidad, chanting his nickname as salsa songs written in the boxer's honor blared from car speakers on highways jammed with revelers.Some abandoned their cars in a logjam at San Juan's airport and walked the last mile. As Trinidad's lane landed, the fans roared "Tito! Tito" and waved this U.S. territory's lone-star flag and placards declaring "Gallito castao!" -- Spanish for "Top-class fighting cock!"
An island rocks
SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (AP) -- They chanted his name while salsa songs written in his honor blared from giant speakers. Revelers jammed highways, hoping to get a glimpse of him.Felix Trinidad, a conquering hero come home, was back in Puerto Rico on Monday, welcomed by thousands amid a frenzy of adulation and national pride.
Puerto Rico celebrates victory
SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (AP) -- Music pounded until dawn and cavalcades of honking cars wound through the streets.Native son Felix Trinidad had beaten Oscar De La Hoya, triggering an all-night fiesta on the island.
Trinidad wins in late rounds
"I thought I had it in the bag," De La Hoya said. "I swear I did. The 11th and 12th rounds, I was protecting the rounds I had in the bag."
Gutsy show, Dale
It deflated Calgary, a city hoping for a world champion in their favourite punching son from Forest Lawn.
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