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WBC lifts the suspension imposed on Ryan Garcia
By Gabriel F. Cordero, PhilBoxing.com, Wed, 05 Nov 2025

The World Boxing Council (WBC) announces that its Board of Governors has voted to lift the suspension imposed on boxer Ryan Garcia. The decision follows a successful and fully documented process that has been   
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Siargao pug bags silver in Batang Pinoy
By Lito delos Reyes, PhilBoxing.com, Wed, 05 Nov 2025

REY Jan Palen, the lone boxer from Siargao Island, bagged the silver medal in the Junior Boys [57-60kg] in the finals of the Batang Pinoy amateur boxing held recently at the Oval Plaza court in General Santos City. Palen,   
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Marcial-Colmenares Middleweight Bout Steals Show at Thrilla in Manila 50th Year (Part 2 of 2)
By Teodoro Medina Reynoso, PhilBoxing.com, Wed, 05 Nov 2025

It was a huge step up in quality of opposition by Tokyo 2020 Olympics Middleweight bronze medalist Eumir Marcial who has previously battled low tiered foes in his earlier professional bouts. In Venezuelan Eddy Co  
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Brown vs. Seldin for the WBA Super Lightweight Interim World Title
PhilBoxing.com, Wed, 05 Nov 2025

Kevin Brown vs. Cletus Seldin Headlines “Night of Champions XIII” at 104th WBA Convention in Orlando ORLANDO, FL (November 4, 2025) – The stage is set for a pivotal showdown as Boxlab Promotions presents “Nigh  
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FRANCIS LAFRENIÈRE MAKES COMEBACK NOV 29
PhilBoxing.com, Wed, 05 Nov 2025

DOUBLE MAIN EVENT ON NOVEMBER 29 AT LA NESRA FRANCIS LAFRENIÈRE vs. FRANCY NTETU JAN-MICHAEL POULIN vs. STEVE ROLLS AN EXPLOSIVE NIGHT PRESENTED BY NEW ERA SPORTS & ENTERTAINMENT MONTRÉAL, November 4, 2025   
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OLYMPIC MEDALIST YUBERJEN MARTINEZ INKS WITH ALL STAR BOXING
PhilBoxing.com, Wed, 05 Nov 2025
Bogota, Colombia: A historic announcement was made during the Ratings Meeting at the WBO 38th Annual Convention when President Felix “Tuto” Zabala stood up and announced the signing of Flyweight Knockout Artist Yuberjen Martinez to an exclusive promotional pact. Yuberjen was fresh off a knockout  Read Full Story >>>

THE PAST WEEK IN ACTION 3 November 2025: Mayer Outpoints Spencer to Unify 154 Belts; Buatsi's Controversial Win Over Parker; Pero Outpoints Thompson; Thrilla in Manila at 50 Results
By Eric Armit, PhilBoxing.com, Tue, 04 Nov 2025

Mayer connects at Spencer. HIGHLIGHTS: -On the Thrilla in Manila 50th Anniversary Show Melvin Jerusalem retains the WBC minimumweight title with a points victory over Siyakholwa Kuse and there are wins for Marlon   
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Marcial-Colmenares Middleweight Bout Steals Show at Thrilla in Manila 50th Year (Part 1)
By Teodoro Medina Reynoso, PhilBoxing.com, Tue, 04 Nov 2025

The original "Thrilla in Manila" in 1975 featured just four bouts, including the stellar main event between then-undisputed world heavyweight champion Muhammad Ali and former titleholder "Smokin' Joe" Frazier.   
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MATCHROOM BOXING ANNOUNCES HISTORIC ‘LIVE FROM GHANA’ EVENT FOR SATURDAY, DECEMBER 20 AS CRAIG RICHARDS AND DAN AZEEZ COLLIDE IN ACCRA – LIVE WORLDWIDE ON DAZN
PhilBoxing.com, Tue, 04 Nov 2025
br> Matchroom Boxing, the world’s leading global promotion, will break new ground on Saturday, December 20, as it stages its first-ever event in Africa – live on DAZN. The historic evening is headlined by two of Britai  Read Full Story >>>

Bryce Mills Defeats James Bernadin  By Unanimous Decision
PhilBoxing.com, Mon, 03 Nov 2025

Liverpool, NY--This past Thursday, Rising junior welterweight contender Bryce Mills won a 10-round unanimous decision over tough James Bernadin in the headline bout at the Randolph House Hotel and Convention Center in Liv  
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10 Reasons Why David Benavidez Is ‘The Monster’ Of Boxing
By Niall Doran, Boxing News and Views, Mon, 03 Nov 2025
Sure, Naoya Inoue of Japan is also called ‘The Monster’ but what makes David Benavidez the undisputed monster of world championship boxing. At the highest level in professional boxing. When you look at Inoue, he can box as well as fight. But Benavidez, sure, he can box at times, but he   Read Full Story >>>

NBA Daily: Wembanyama Struggles as Suns Give Spurs First Loss 130-118
By Reylan Loberternos, PhilBoxing.com, Mon, 03 Nov 2025

Tagbilaran City, Bohol –The Phoenix Suns torched the San Antonio Spurs 130-118 on Sunday night (Monday morning, Philippine time) at the Mortgage Matchup Center in Phoenix, Arizona. French phenom Victor Wemban  
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Oklahoma City Thunder the only undefeated NBA Team
By Gabriel F. Cordero, PhilBoxing.com, Mon, 03 Nov 2025

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 30 points and dished out seven assists in three quarters as his Oklahoma City Thunder defeated the New Orleans Pelicans 137-106 Sunday, extending their winning streak to seven games and making t  
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RP Blu Boys Close Out Strong with Unbeaten Record in Japan Tournament
By Marlon Bernardino, PhilBoxing.com, Mon, 03 Nov 2025
The journey begins on a high note for the RP Blu Boys! In their opening game of the International Exchange Tournament in Higashikagawa City, Japan, the national men’s softball team delivered a commanding 2–0 victory over local side Himeji. From start to finish, this was a full-team effort   Read Full Story >>>

Pero Outlasts Thompson in Orlando, Secures Unanimous Decision Victory
PhilBoxing.com, Mon, 03 Nov 2025

Cuban heavyweight Lenier Pero (13-0, 8KOs) kept his undefeated record intact as well as winning the WBA Continental champion after outpointing England’s Jordan Thompson (15-2, 12KOs) in a competitive ten-round main event   
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Jonas Magpantay Crowned Qatar World Cup 10-Ball Champion
By Marlon Bernardino, PhilBoxing.com, Mon, 03 Nov 2025

Jonas Magpantay. The little kid from Bansud, Oriental Mindoro, has conquered the world. The Barangay Kaunlaran, Cubao, Quezon City resident Jonas Ruga Magpantay has waited patiently for this—his chance t  
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WBC President Offers Surprising Floyd Mayweather vs Manny Pacquiao Rematch Verdict
By Apratim Banerjee, Sports Illustrated, Mon, 03 Nov 2025
WBC president Mauricio Sulaiman has reflected on the Floyd Mayweather vs Manny Pacquiao rematch topic. WBC president Mauricio Sulaiman has offered his honest take on the Floyd Mayweather vs Manny Pacquiao rematch. Reports emerged that the two legends will run it back in 2026, with more details ye  Read Full Story >>>

Dana White pitched Floyd Mayweather vs Manny Pacquiao 2 for Zuffa Boxing years before Netflix talks
By Haxel Ruben Murillo, Bloody Elbow, Mon, 03 Nov 2025
The UFC president was interested in another ‘Fight of the Century’. Floyd Mayweather and Manny Pacquiao set records when they shared the ring at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in 2015. While the fight did not deliver as fans had hoped, it still went down as the highest-grossing pay-per-view in hi  Read Full Story >>>

Jonas Magpantay reaches Qatar World Cup 10-Ball Finals
By Marlon Bernardino, PhilBoxing.com, Sun, 02 Nov 2025

Jonas Ruga Magpantay, the last Filipino standing , defeated Moritz Neuhausen of Germany, a two-time Junior World 9-ball title holder, with a score of 11-6 to book his place in the Qatar World Cup 10-Ball Finals a  
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Casimero Faces Fight-Fixing Inquiry; Sean Gibbons Calls Career Decisions ‘Dumb, Dumb’
By Phil D. Jay, World Boxing News, Sun, 02 Nov 2025
Controversy has hit the boxing world squarely once again. The Games and Amusements Board (GAB) announced it will investigate alleged fight-fixing in John Riel Casimero’s recent featherweight bout in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan. GAB chairman Francisco Rivera confirmed the probe on Saturday, following th  Read Full Story >>>

Lost in translation?
By Nick Giongco, Daily Tribune, Sun, 02 Nov 2025
The Games and Amusements Board “will open an investigation” over alleged the fight-fixing that marred Johnriel Casimero’s recent bout in Kyrgyzstan, GAB chairman Francisco Rivera said on Saturday. “We received two emails requesting us to investigate if there was game fixing in the last Ca  Read Full Story >>>

Pistons defeated Mavericks in NBA Game 34 in Mexico
By Gabriel F. Cordero, PhilBoxing.com, Sun, 02 Nov 2025
The Detroit Pistons defeated the Dallas Mavericks in the NBA Mexico City Game 2025 at the Arena Ciudad de México on the night of November 1st, during the week of the Day of the Dead celebrations. It was also the 34th NBA game played in Mexico, a special night where fans enjoyed an evening with the   Read Full Story >>>

GM Antonio finishes 14th in World Senior Standard event
By Marlon Bernardino, PhilBoxing.com, Sun, 02 Nov 2025
Grandmaster Rogelio "Joey" Antonio Jr. drew his final match, relegating him to 14th place in the recently-concluded 33rd FIDE World Senior Chess Championships at the Grand Hotel Brada in Gallipoli, Italy on Saturday. The 19th seeded Antonio, playing white split the points with 90th seed Yuriy V.   Read Full Story >>>

NONITO DONAIRE FIGHTS SEIYA TSUTSUMI FOR THE WBA BANTAMWEIGHT TITLE
By Maloney L. Samaco, PhilBoxing.com, Sun, 02 Nov 2025

Former four-division world champion Nonito “Filipino Flash” Donaire Jr. sets his sights to establish a record as the third oldest boxer to win as world champion. He is scheduled to fight on December 17 against Seiya Tsu  
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Luka Dončić Equals Wilt Chamberlain’s Historic Scoring Feat
By Gabriel F. Cordero, PhilBoxing.com, Sun, 02 Nov 2025

Slovenian star Luka Dončić of the Los Angeles Lakers has matched a remarkable feat once achieved by Wilt Chamberlain, becoming only the second player in NBA history to score at least 40 points in each of the first three g  
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Joshua Buatsi wins controversial majority decision over Zach Parker in UK clash
By Darshan Desai, Yahoo! Sports, Sun, 02 Nov 2025
Zach Parker implemented his game plan to a tee in an intelligent display against Joshua Buatsi, but was ultimately denied the biggest win of his career. Buatsi won a heavily disputed majority decision (95-95, 96-94, 96-94) over Parker in the DAZN main event Saturday evening from the Co-op Live Arena  Read Full Story >>>

THRILLA IN MANILA II RESULTS: JERUSALEM, TAPALES, MARCIAL LEAD WINNERS
By Eric Armit, PhilBoxing.com, Sun, 02 Nov 2025

QUEZON CITY, PHILIPPINES: MINIMUM: MELVIN JERUSALEM (25-3) W PTS 12 SIYAKHOLWA KUSE (9-3-1). SUPER BANTAM: MARLON TAPALES (41-4) W KO 6 FERNANDO TORO (11-3). MIDDLE: NICO ALI WALSH (11-2-1, 1ND) DREW 8 KITTISAK KLINS  
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Last Pinoy Standing: Jonas Magpantay marches into semis in Qatar World Cup 10-Ball
By Marlon Bernardino, PhilBoxing.com, Sun, 02 Nov 2025
Jonas Ruga Magpantay is the last Filipino standing in the Qatar World Cup 10-Ball as other Filipinos including Bonus fell like dominoes in their Last 8 matches on Saturday at the Ezdan Palace in Doha, Qatar. Magpantay defeated Wojciech Szewczyk of Poland, 11-5, in the last 16 before trouncing Nie  Read Full Story >>>

WEIGHTS FROM NIGHT OF KNOCKOUTS XXXVII AT MOTORCITY CASINO HOTEL
PhilBoxing.com, Sat, 01 Nov 2025

TOMORROW NIGHT (SATURDAY) IN DOWNTOWN DETROIT Main Event: Justin Lacy-Pierce 154 lbs. vs. Courtney Pennington 152 lbs. Lance Smith 142 lbs. vs. Guadalupe Jimenez 142 lbs. Tommy Robinson 127 lbs. vs. Rash  
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3 Filipinos Reach Qatar World Cup 10-Ball Last 16, Biado Out
By Marlon Bernardino, PhilBoxing.com, Sat, 01 Nov 2025

Jonas Magpantay. Johann Chua, Jericho Bonus and Jonas Magpantay made their way to the round-of-16 of the Qatar World Cup 10-Ball after winning their respective matches in the knockout stage at the Ezdan Palace in Doha, Q  
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Joshua Buatsi vs Zack Parker Headlines Manchester Show on DAZN
By Chris Carlson, PhilBoxing.com, Sat, 01 Nov 2025

A pair of 1-loss boxers go at it this Saturday at the Co-op Live Areana in Manchester, England streaming on DAZN. Zach Parker is riding a 4-fight winning streak heading into this bout. Joshua Buatsi is coming off a loss   
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NBA Referees will wear headsets during NBA games
By Gabriel F. Cordero, PhilBoxing.com, Sat, 01 Nov 2025
Starting this Saturday, November 1st, NBA referees will use headsets during games to communicate in real time with each other and the replay center, according to an NBA announcement. The NBA is thus beginning a two-phase process aimed at improving the pace of the game and the accuracy of officiat  Read Full Story >>>

PERO, THOMPSON READY FOR ORLANDO SHOWDOWN SATURDAY NIGHT
By Dong Secuya, PhilBoxing.com, Sat, 01 Nov 2025

All fighters make weight for DAZN card at Caribe Royale The weigh-in is done, and the stage is set for an explosive night of boxing at the Caribe Royale in Orlando as Lenier Pero and Jordan Thompson square off for t  
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South Cotabato overall champ in Batang Pinoy boxing meet
By Lito delos Reyes, PhilBoxing.com, Sat, 01 Nov 2025

GENERAL Santos City – South Cotabato Province won three gold medals with one silver and one bronze to emerge as the over-all champions in the amateur boxing in Batang Pinoy 2025 National Games last Thursday, Oct  
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Mayweather vs Pacquiao 2: Date and Venue Set for 2026 Rematch
By Phil D. Jay, World Boxing News, Sat, 01 Nov 2025
Floyd Mayweather, boxing’s undefeated icon, sits at the very top of the conversation as fans and promoters anticipate what could be the most lucrative rematch in combat sports history. Talks have confirmed a 2026 showdown between Mayweather and Manny Pacquiao, with the bout expected to take pla  Read Full Story >>>


Thrilla in Manila

  • The Thrilla at 50: Remembering Ali and Frazier’s last dance
    By Kieran Mulvaney, BoxingScene.com, Wed, 01 Oct 2025
  • “Thrilla” guest list
    By Joaquin Henson, PhilBoxing.com, Sun, 28 Sep 2025
  • “Thrilla” card takes shape
    By Joaquin Henson, PhilBoxing.com, Thu, 18 Sep 2025
  • Fifty Years After History’s Most Brutal Boxing Match
    By Vann R. Newkirk II, The Atlantic, Thu, 18 Sep 2025
  • THRILLA IN MANILA GOLDEN ANNIVERSARY 13: JOE FRAZIER’S HUMBLE BEGINNINGS AS AN AMATEUR FIGHTER
    By Maloney L. Samaco, PhilBoxing.com, Mon, 15 Sep 2025
  • Spicing up “Thrilla” card
    By Joaquin Henson, PhilBoxing.com, Thu, 04 Sep 2025
  • Pacman sets ‘Thrilla’ commemoration
    By Joaquin Henson, PhilBoxing.com, Sun, 31 Aug 2025
  • Heavyweight backer
    By Nick Giongco, Daily Tribune, Fri, 29 Aug 2025
  • THRILLA IN MANILA GOLDEN ANNIVERSARY 12: MUHAMMAD ALI LOSSES THEN WINS AGAINST KEN NORTON
    By Maloney L. Samaco, PhilBoxing.com, Wed, 20 Aug 2025
  • THRILLA IN MANILA GOLDEN ANNIVERSARY 11 - ALI GETS BACK HIS BOXING LICENSE, WINS OVER QUARRY, BONAVENA AND ELLIS
    By Maloney L. Samaco, PhilBoxing.com, Tue, 05 Aug 2025
  • Triple treat
    By Nick Giongco, Daily Tribune, Thu, 31 Jul 2025
  • THRILLA IN MANILA GOLDEN ANNIVERSARY 10 - ALI WINS OVER PATTERSON, EVADES VIETNAM WAR DRAFT
    By Maloney L. Samaco, PhilBoxing.com, Sun, 06 Jul 2025
  • THRILLA IN MANILA GOLDEN ANNIVERSARY 9 - MUHAMMAD ALI WINS WORLD HEAVYWEIGHT TITLE
    By Maloney L. Samaco, PhilBoxing.com, Tue, 17 Jun 2025
  • THRILLA IN MANILA GOLDEN ANNIVERSARY 8 - MUHAMMAD ALI A.K.A. CASSIUS CLAY TURNS PROFESSIONAL
    By Maloney L. Samaco, PhilBoxing.com, Thu, 12 Jun 2025
  • THRILLA IN MANILA GOLDEN ANNIVERSARY 7 - AMATEUR BOXING CAREER OF MUHAMMAD ALI
    By Maloney L. Samaco, PhilBoxing.com, Fri, 06 Jun 2025
  • THRILLA IN MANILA GOLDEN ANNIVERSARY 6 - ALI KNOCKS FOREMAN OUT IN RUMBLE IN THE JUNGLE
    By Maloney L. Samaco, PhilBoxing.com, Tue, 03 Jun 2025
  • THRILLA IN MANILA GOLDEN ANNIVERSARY 5 - ALI VS. FOREMAN IN RUMBLE IN THE JUNGLE
    By Maloney L. Samaco, PhilBoxing.com, Fri, 30 May 2025
  • THRILLA IN MANILA GOLDEN ANNIVERSARY 4 - MUHAMMAD ALI WINS SUPERFIGHT II
    By Maloney L. Samaco, PhilBoxing.com, Mon, 26 May 2025
  • THRILLA IN MANILA GOLDEN ANNIVERSARY 3 - FRAZIER WINS FIGHT OF THE CENTURY BY UNANIMOUS DECISION
    By Maloney L. Samaco, PhilBoxing.com, Thu, 22 May 2025
  • THRILLA IN MANILA GOLDEN ANNIVERSARY 1 - MUHAMMAD ALI VS. JOE FRAZIER III AFTER 50 YEARS
    By Maloney L. Samaco, PhilBoxing.com, Tue, 20 May 2025
  • Muhammad Ali had 61 professional fights - These were his toughest
    By John Raspanti, MaxBoxing.com, Wed, 19 Mar 2025
  • Gibbons working on ‘Thrilla’ treat
    By Nick Giongco, Daily Tribune, Sun, 12 Jan 2025
  • Golden plans for ‘Thrilla’ tribute
    By Joaquin Henson, PhilBoxing.com, Thu, 02 Jan 2025
  • Gibbons giddy with excitement over ‘Thrilla’
    By Nick Giongco, Daily Tribune, Mon, 30 Dec 2024
  • TRULY A THRILLA: Pacquiao leads celebration of Ali-Frazier 3’s 50th anniversary
    By Nick Giongco, Daily Tribune, Sun, 22 Dec 2024
  • TRIPLE WORLD TITLE FIGHT
    By Nick Giongco, Daily Tribune, Sun, 08 Dec 2024
  • Thrilla In Manila Aftermath
    By Eddie Alinea, PhilBoxing.com, Sun, 15 Nov 2015
  • Thrilla In Manila -- Sixth of a Series
    By Eddie Alinea, PhilBoxing.com, Tue, 27 Oct 2015
  • Thrilla in Manila - Fifth of a Series
    By Eddie Alinea, PhilBoxing.com, Tue, 20 Oct 2015
  • Thrilla In Manila: Fourth of a Series
    By Eddie Alinea, PhilBoxing.com, Sun, 11 Oct 2015
  • Thrilla In Manila:Third of a Series
    By Eddie Alinea, PhilBoxing.com, Sat, 10 Oct 2015
  • Thrilla In Manila (Second of a Series): Ali and Frazier in Malacanang
    By Eddie Alinea, PhilBoxing.com, Wed, 07 Oct 2015
  • REMEMBERING THE ?THRILLA IN MANILA'
    By Ronnie Nathanielsz, PhilBoxing.com, Mon, 01 Oct 2012
  • THRILLA IN MANILA 37 YEARS AGO TODAY: SIDELIGHTS OF ALI-FRAZIER III
    By Maloney L. Samaco, PhilBoxing.com, Mon, 01 Oct 2012
  • REMEMBERING THE THRILLA IN MANILA
    By Eddie Alinea, PhilBoxing.com, Sun, 30 Sep 2012
  • Remembering Ali and Frazier in Malacanang
    By Eddie Alinea, PhilBoxing.com, Tue, 17 Jan 2012
  • Pacquiao-Lagman was like Pacquiao-Mosley
    By RG Cruz, ABS-CBN News, Wed, 18 May 2011
  • MUHAMMAD ALI AND JOE FRAZIER: THE GREAT RIVALRY
    By Maloney L. Samaco, PhilBoxing.com, Sun, 03 Oct 2010
  • "Thrilla in Manila" remembered in Oakland at this Fight Week
    By Matt Stolow, Examiner.com, Thu, 19 Nov 2009
  • CARLOS PADILLA, JR. -- THE GREATEST FILIPINO INTERNATIONAL REFEREE
    By Maloney L. Samaco, PhilBoxing.com, Sun, 12 Apr 2009
  • Thrilla in Manila
    By Thom Loverro, The Washington Times, Thu, 09 Apr 2009
  • Thrilla in Manila: A Must See Event
    The Ledger, Thu, 09 Apr 2009
  • TSS Closer Look: HBO's "The Thrilla In Manila"
    By Ron Borges, The Sweet Science, Wed, 08 Apr 2009
  • ?THRILLA IN MANILA? TAKES CENTER STAGE AGAIN (CONCLUSION)
    By Maloney L. Samaco, PhilBoxing.com, Tue, 07 Apr 2009
  • The day Ali saw death
    By Jon Anderson, The Sunday Mail (Australia), Sun, 09 Oct 2005
  • Greatest heavyweight fight!
    By Glenn Schouw, Daily News, Fri, 07 Oct 2005
  • Thrilla in Manila: 30th Anniversary
    By Robert Cassidy Jr., The Sweet Science, Wed, 05 Oct 2005
  • A Conversation with Angelo Dundee
    By Luca De Franco, The Sweet Science, Tue, 04 Oct 2005
  • Thirty Years Later - The Building Blocks of "The Thrilla In Manila" Part 2
    By Frank Lotierzo, BoxingScene.com, Mon, 03 Oct 2005
  • Joe's still smoulderin'
    By Tom English, The Scotsman, Sun, 02 Oct 2005


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