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BEN WHITTAKER PRESS CONFERENCE: EVERYTHING THAT WAS SAID AS NEW MATCHROOM SIGNING MEETS GAVAZI – PLUS: VUONG vs GWYNNE II
PhilBoxing.com, Sun, 19 Oct 2025

Ben Whittaker went head-to-head with Benjamin Gavazi for the first time today ahead of his Matchroom Boxing debut at The NEC in Birmingham on November 29 – live worldwide on the Global Home of Boxing, DAZN. The   
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BIADO, YAPP, AND DUONG POWER TEAM ASIA TO THE BRINK OF GLORY
PhilBoxing.com, Sat, 18 Oct 2025

Team Asia moved within touching distance of defending their crown on Day Three, with standout performances from Carlo Biado, Aloysius Yapp, and Duong Quoc Hoang pushing the defending champions to a near-unassailable   
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Prado, Catubig dominate DTI Run
By Lito delos Reyes, PhilBoxing.com, Sat, 18 Oct 2025
FAMILIAR faces Lloyd Prado and Lyka Catubig dominated the 10-kilometer race of the DTI Region 11 Consumer Fun Run held today, Saturday, October 18 at the Freedom Park in Roxas Avenue, Poblacion District, Davao City. Prado of Digos City topped the men’s division to win P7,000 and a trophy. He  Read Full Story >>>

YORK HALL FIGHT NIGHT RESULTS: GEORGE LIDDARD MAKES HISTORY TO BECOME THE YOUNGEST EVER BRITISH MIDDLEWEIGHT CHAMPION
PhilBoxing.com, Sat, 18 Oct 2025

George Liddard made history and turned York Hall into a proper East End knees up as he conquered a brave Kieron Conway to become the youngest ever British & Commonwealth Middleweight Champion. In a coming of age perfor  
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Usyk in Bare Knuckle event?
By Gabriel F. Cordero, PhilBoxing.com, Sat, 18 Oct 2025

In a surprising and alarming report, BKB CEO David Tetreault has revealed that he has had conversations with Ukrainian Oleksander Usyk, the current undisputed world heavyweight champion, about a possible participation in a  
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IIEE Singapore tops National Chess Olympiad, Quezon City Simba's Tribe wins 2 matches in PCAP
By Marlon Bernardino, PhilBoxing.com, Sat, 18 Oct 2025
The IIEE National Chess Olympiad Season 7 completed its elimination with half of the teams eliminated, and only the remaining 10 teams battled it out in the playoff for a semis spot. Elimination leader and In-Season Champion IIEE Singapore topped the playoff with a total of 229 points, with top cont  Read Full Story >>>

Liddard Destroys Conway to Claim British Middleweight Title, Becomes Youngest-Ever Champion
By Dong Secuya, PhilBoxing.com, Sat, 18 Oct 2025

London, UK — George Liddard announced his arrival at the elite level of British boxing with a devastating, statement-making victory over Kieron Conway, dropping and stopping his opponent to capture the vacant British Mid  
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Oleksandr Usyk Rules Out Fight With Moses Itauma; Plans To Fight Until He’s 41
By Matt Penn, The Ring, Sat, 18 Oct 2025
Oleksandr Usyk has ruled out a fight with heavyweight prodigy Moses Itauma and has earmarked the age he will retire from boxing. Usyk (24-0, 15 KOs) hasn’t fought since he became two-time undisputed heavyweight champion with a dazzling fifth-round knockout over Daniel Dubois on July 19 at Wembl  Read Full Story >>>

Two-belt champ Collazo scouts Taduran, Jerusalem
By Nick Giongco, Daily Tribune, Sat, 18 Oct 2025
When Pedro Taduran and Melvin Jerusalem, the country’s two world champion, defend their respective crowns on home soil in the next 12 days, the most noteworthy spectator will be watching the action thousands of miles away in the Caribbean. Puerto Rican Oscar Collazo, holder of the World Boxing   Read Full Story >>>

Keiron Conway vs George Liddard: Unbeaten Prospect Faces Stiff Challenge
By Chris Carlson, PhilBoxing.com, Sat, 18 Oct 2025

Will Friday night's main event streaming live on DAZN be a step too far for George Liddard? On paper, this matchup is about as close as it gets for boxing. Clearly Keiron Conway has a sizable advantage in experienc  
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Alicaba to fight for WBC Asian Continental super fly
By Lito delos Reyes, PhilBoxing.com, Sat, 18 Oct 2025

REYMARK “Lucky Boy’” Alicaba of Digos City will fight Namchai Dilokpraphuek of Thailand for the WBC Asian Continental super flyweight title on October 29 at the Nakhon Sawan in Thailand. The 25-year-old Alicaba [10-8-0  
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DAY TWO: STARBOY MANAS STEALS THE SHOW AS TEAM ASIA EXTENDS PERFECT RUN
PhilBoxing.com, Sat, 18 Oct 2025

Team Asia continued their reign of dominance, securing a second consecutive whitewash to take a commanding 7–0 lead over Team Rest of the World. At the heart of the action was 18-year-old AJ ‘Starboy’  
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MANNY PACQUIAO PROMOTIONS INTRODUCES CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER AND VICE PRESIDENT TONY COHEN
PhilBoxing.com, Sat, 18 Oct 2025

From Undefeated Fighter to Renowned Entrepreneur, Tony Cohen Makes His Long-Awaited Return to Combat Sports LOS ANGELES – Earlier this month, boxing icon and International Hall of Famer Manny Pacquiao announced the U.  
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Joseph Subia Signs with Wise Owl Boxing
PhilBoxing.com, Sat, 18 Oct 2025
Los Angeles, CA — October 17th, 2025— Rising featherweight prospect Joseph Subia has officially signed with Wise Owl Boxing, the elite management company founded by Mark Habibi. Subia joins a powerhouse roster that includes top-ranked contender Brandon Adams, Charles Conwell (signed with Golden   Read Full Story >>>

Sirimongkhol, Midgley Make Weight for WBF World Title in Thailand
By Carlos Costa, PhilBoxing.com, Fri, 17 Oct 2025

BANGKOK, Thailand — Sirimongkhol Ieamthuam, Thailand's veteran former world champion, and Nick Midgley, the taller and muscular Australian warrior, successfully made weight for their 12-round title clash. Th  
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ICTSI South Pacific on Oct. 28-31
By Lito delos Reyes, PhilBoxing.com, Fri, 17 Oct 2025
THE South Pacific Golf Club Davao will also host the Davao leg of the 2025 Pilipinas Golf Tournament Incorporated golf tournaments on October 28-31. It will be held after the ICTSI Apo Golf Classic on October 21-24 at the Apo Golf and Country Club. SPDGC manager Tommy Inigo said that its all-w  Read Full Story >>>

PIONEERING FILIPINO BOXERS TAKE THE SPOTLIGHT ON FIL-AM HISTORY MONTH (PART II)
By Dong Secuya, PhilBoxing.com, Fri, 17 Oct 2025

Long before the legendary names of Manny Pacquiao, Luisito Espinosa, Flash Elorde, and even Pancho Villa captured the imagination of boxing fans worldwide, a generation of forgotten Filipino pugilists had already blazed the trai  
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California Commission Backs Dana White’s ‘American Boxing Revival’ and Expanded Muhammad Ali Act
By Gabriel F. Cordero, PhilBoxing.com, Fri, 17 Oct 2025

The California State Athletic Commission voted unanimously, 6–0, last Wednesday to express its full support for the American Boxing Revival and the Muhammad Ali Act, affirming its endorsement of Dana White’s proposal to   
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Phl boxing’s growing problem
By Nick Giongco, Daily Tribune, Fri, 17 Oct 2025
Over the past few weeks, Philippine boxing was flooded with reports concerning what’s down the road for eight-division legend Manny Pacquiao. First came a video of Pacquiao himself announcing that his next fight will be held on 24 January 2026. No exact venue was mentioned and the opponent wasn  Read Full Story >>>

MANNY PACQUIAO PROMOTIONS PRESENTS “COUNTDOWN TO THRILLA IN MANILA” AND “THRILLA IN MANILA 50”
PhilBoxing.com, Fri, 17 Oct 2025

Two Historic Fight Cards Set for October 26 and October 29 in Manila to Celebrate the 50th Anniversary of Muhammad Ali vs. Joe Frazier MANILA, Philippines — In celebration of one of boxing’s most iconic fights  
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Rafael Espinoza-Arnold Khegai Featherweight World Title Showdown Set for Nov. 15 in San Luis Potosí, Mexico
PhilBoxing.com, Fri, 17 Oct 2025

Lindolfo Delgado-Gabriel Gollaz Valenzuela Junior Welterweight World Title Eliminator Confirmed as Co-Feature Unbeaten Standouts Richard Torrez Jr., Emiliano Fernando Vargas, and Julian Montalvo to Return in Underc  
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Irish welterweight contender Paddy Donovan Positioned for another World title shot
PhilBoxing.com, Fri, 17 Oct 2025

IBF World Title Eliminator announced for Donovan & Liam Paro NEW YORK CITY (October 16, 2025) – The path is now clear for Paddy “The Real Deal” Donovan (14-2, 11 KOs) in terms of his next potential world title sh  
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DAY ONE: TEAM ASIA LAUNCHES TITLE DEFENCE WITH DOMINANT WHITEWASH AS AJ ‘STARBOY’ MANAS SHINES
PhilBoxing.com, Fri, 17 Oct 2025

Team Asia made a statement on opening day, storming to a commanding 4–0 lead over the newly formed Team Rest of the World, as debutant AJ “Starboy” Manas delivered a standout performance under the bright l  
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CONNOR MITCHELL SIGNS FOR MATCHROOM BOXING AND DREAMS OF SURPASSING HIS LEGENDARY FATHER
PhilBoxing.com, Fri, 17 Oct 2025

Matchroom Boxing is delighted to announce the latest, exciting addition to its elite global stable of fighters as Connor Mitchell – son of British boxing cult hero, Kevin Mitchell – signs with promoter  
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CONWAY-LIDDARD YORK HALL WEIGH-IN RESULTS
PhilBoxing.com, Thu, 16 Oct 2025

The wait is almost over as excitement builds towards a huge domestic clash in the capital this Friday – live on the Global Home of Boxing, DAZN. Reigning and defending British & Commonwealth Middleweight Champion  
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PR Run - Break Your Record on Oct. 19
By Lito delos Reyes, PhilBoxing.com, Thu, 16 Oct 2025
THE PR Run dubbed as “Break Your Record” is set on October 19 in Sta. Cruz, Davao del Sur. “The route is from Sta. Cruz Poblacion to Barangay Bato vice versa,” said race director Jong Mahinay of Kalmado Sports. The categories are 21-kilometer, 10km and 5km. The entry fees are P850 for   Read Full Story >>>

PIONEERING FILIPINO BOXERS TAKE THE SPOTLIGHT ON FIL-AM HISTORY MONTH (PART I)
By Dong Secuya, PhilBoxing.com, Thu, 16 Oct 2025

SAN FRANCISCO – October marks Filipino American History Month (FAHM) in the United States, a nationwide celebration honoring the rich cultural contributions of Filipino Americans. The month was chosen for its historical signific  
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Fundora–Thurman Expected for Pacquiao Undercard in Late January
Yard Barker, Thu, 16 Oct 2025
Sebastian Fundora is expected to defend his WBC junior middleweight title against former welterweight champion Keith Thurman on the undercard of Manny Pacquiao’s comeback bout in Las Vegas, targeted for Jan. 24 (with Jan. 31 also in play), sources told The Ring. Pacquiao announced last week he  Read Full Story >>>

BOXING HALL OF FAME RELEASES FALL 2025 LETTER OF APPEAL SEEKING FUNDRAISING SUPPORT
PhilBoxing.com, Thu, 16 Oct 2025
Hall asks fans to work its corner to keep the magic alive CANASTOTA, NY – OCTOBER 15, 2025 – As the International Boxing Hall of Fame enters its 37th year of operation, it is more committed than ever to maintain its sacred mission to honor the great sport of boxing by maintaining the Hall  Read Full Story >>>

Mendoza bags bronze
By Marlon Bernardino, PhilBoxing.com, Thu, 16 Oct 2025
Woman FIDE Master Jemaicah Yap Mendoza won a bronze medal at the conclusion of 2025 FIDE World Youth G14 Chess Championships in Durres, Albania on Wednesday. She finished with a total score of 8.5 points in the 11-round tournament. Actually, Mendoza needs only a draw in the last round to secur  Read Full Story >>>

THRILLA IN MANILA GOLDEN ANNIVERSARY 20: MUHAMMAD ALI VS. JOE FRAZIER III ON OCTOBER 1, 1975 AT THE ARANETA COLISEUM
By Maloney L. Samaco, PhilBoxing.com, Thu, 16 Oct 2025

The Thrilla in Manila is often ranked as one of the greatest boxing fights of all time. It is the legendary third and final boxing match between Muhammad Ali and Joe Frazier for the world heavyweight boxing championsh  
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Round 12 with Mauricio Sulaimán: History of Boxing in Reynosa, Tamaulipas
By Mauricio Sulaimán, PhilBoxing.com, Thu, 16 Oct 2025

Berchelt vs Perez weighin in Reynosa. Boxing made a grand return to one of the most important cities in the history of Mexican sports: Texas Border city Reynosa, with a great event presented by Fernando Beltran  
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Manny Pacquiao linked to Top Rank super-fight amid PBC crisis
By Phil D. Jay, World Boxing News, Thu, 16 Oct 2025
Manny Pacquiao’s long-anticipated return to world title contention is in serious doubt — with suggestions the Filipino legend could now be eyeing a shock reunion with Bob Arum’s Top Rank following developments within Premier Boxing Champions (PBC). The development comes after the World Boxi  Read Full Story >>>

YORK HALL PRESS CONFERENCE: EVERYTHING THAT WAS SAID AS CONWAY AND LIDDARD GET SET FOR HUGE DOMESTIC CLASH
PhilBoxing.com, Wed, 15 Oct 2025

Kieron Conway vowed to make his rival George Liddard "shut up" – but the challenger is confident that he will still be smiling when they clash this Friday at York Hall – live on the Global Home of Boxing, DAZN.   
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Unbeaten Super Featherweight Contender Andres Cortes Set for Return on October 18 Against Derlyn Hernandez-Geraldo in Long Beach
PhilBoxing.com, Wed, 15 Oct 2025

LAS VEGAS, NV (October 15, 2025) – Top Rank’s undefeated super featherweight contender Andres Cortes (23-0, 12 KOs) is set to continue his march toward a world title shot when he faces heavy-handed Puerto Rican vetera  
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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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