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![]() | | All articles by Joaquin Henson
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Displaying articles 71 to 80.IBA in death throes
Sun, 06 Aug 2023
The International Boxing Association (IBA) has been stripped of recognition by IOC and an appeal for reinstatement before the Court of Arbitration for Sport was recently denied, leaving the embattled organization virtually impotent in regaining what was once universal authority. IOC put its foot
New hope for Jerwin
Thu, 29 Jun 2023
Former IBF superflyweight champion Jerwin Ancajas rebounded from back-to-back losses to Argentinian nemesis Fernando Martinez to thrash Colombia’s Wilner Soto via a fifth round TKO at The Armory in Minneapolis last weeken
Jade refused to quit
Thu, 29 Jun 2023
It’s a rare thing in pro boxing that a chunk of a fighter’s ear is nearly torn off from excessive pounding. In 2006, Argentinian Sebastian Lujan’s ear was badly cut by Mexico’s Antonio Margarito and lost by a 10
League of Destiny to ramp amateur boxing
Sat, 17 Jun 2023
Eight-division world champion Manny Pacquiao has come up with an innovative plan to boost amateur boxing through his own MP League of Destiny where clubs from across the country will compete in 11 weight classes over four seasons of 78 days each a year tentatively starting Oct. 1.
Tapales guns for unification
Fri, 16 Jun 2023
In a bold move, IBF/WBA superbantamweight champion Marlon Tapales is taking a big risk in foregoing an “easy” title defense to shoot for an immediate unification against the winner of the July 25 showdown between WBO
IOC moves to save boxing
Wed, 14 Jun 2023
The International Olympic Committee (IOC) Executive Board has recommended the withdrawal of recognition from the discredited federation International Boxing Association (IBA) and an extraordinary meeting of the organization will forma
Back to drawing board
Sun, 04 Jun 2023
It was a brief four-month reign as WBO minimumweight champion for Bukidnon’s Melvin Jerusalem but after losing the crown in his first defense to Puerto Rico’s Oscar Collazo in California last weekend, the future i
Requiem for a fighter
Wed, 17 May 2023
Egano (R) in action against Facularin.
The boxing world was in mourning after news spread of Kenneth Egano’s death last week. Freddie Roach took to social media to express his sympathies. Referee Edward Collantes,
Crowd cheers Pinoy despite loss
Mon, 15 May 2023
STOCKTON. A chorus of boos greeted the announcement that Australia’s Jason Moloney won the vacant WBO bantamweight title on a majority 12-round decision over General Santos City’s Vincent Astrolabio here Saturda
Battle lines drawn
Sun, 14 May 2023
STOCKTON. No quarter will be given nor taken when General Santos City’s Vincent Astrolabio engages Australia’s Jason Moloney in a scheduled 12-round bout for the vacant WBO bantamweight title at the 12,000
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