Saturday, 01 August 2026 · Philippines

Nick Giongco

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Ancajas Goes Extra Mile

Jerwin Ancajas is going the extra mile — literally — in his buildup for his crack at the World Boxing Association bantamweight crown in Nove…

Thu, 14 Sep 2023
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Kei Is Okay

TOKYO — I ran into a dear friend while dining on succulent deep-fried Japanese treats at Ueno’s pulsating Ameyoko area late Tuesday. It was …

Sat, 02 Sep 2023
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Gibbons, Honda Hold Vegas Talks

The lead promoters of Naoya Inoue and Marlon Tapales — the world’s leading super-bantamweights –are holding talks in Las Vegas next week to …

Fri, 11 Aug 2023
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BOLD BID | Diagan Hopes To Do A Pacquiao

Garen Diagan faces a daunting task when he attempts to win a world boxing crown on 26 August in San Juan, Puerto Rico. Ranged against defend…

Sun, 06 Aug 2023
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Phl-Puerto Rico Box Rivalry Erupts Anew

Boxing’s other fancied rivalry — Philippines versus Puerto Rico — takes the spotlight late this month when Oscar Collazo makes the first def…

Thu, 03 Aug 2023
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Inoue Unification Fight Talks Collapsing?

If the proposed mouth-watering matchup with Naoya Inoue doesn’t materialize, a solid Plan B is on standby for Marlon Tapales. Though both ca…

Thu, 03 Aug 2023
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Marcial Skipping Asian Games?

Eumir Marcial may have to give up on his dream of winning an Olympic gold medal. Sean Gibbons, who represents the Filipino middleweight via …

Thu, 03 Aug 2023
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Tapales: Me, Scared? No Way!

Marlon Tapales swears he won’t turn into a deer caught in the headlights when he gets the opportunity to face pound-for-pound king Naoya Ino…

Sat, 29 Jul 2023
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Tapales Aims For Rare Feat

Marlon Tapales will attempt to win a title that eluded even the great Manny Pacquiao. While a deal has yet to be signed, the camps of Tapale…

Fri, 28 Jul 2023
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Inoue Massive Favorite Vs Tapales

Just hours after Naoya Inoue dismantled American Stephen Fulton to become a four-division world champion and two-belt super-bantamweight kin…

Thu, 27 Jul 2023
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Jade Glows In Vegas Training

In the words of ring announcer par excellence Michael Buffer, Filipino challenger Jade Bornea is ready to rumble. Not only is Bornea physica…

Fri, 09 Jun 2023
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Astrolabio, Moloney Clash

STOCKTON, California — The mood inside hotel room No. 2234 of the Great Wolf Lodge, which doubles as a water amusement park standing in the …

Sun, 14 May 2023
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Astrolabio Shrouds Strategy In Secrecy

MANTECA, California — Australian Jason Moloney feels his Filipino rival Vincent Astrolabio will be lucky to go eight rounds with him in thei…

Sat, 13 May 2023
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Astrolabio Plots Aussie Downfall

MANTECA, California — Heavy-handed Filipino puncher Vincent Astrolabio knows the odds are stacked against him in his bold bid to win a world…

Fri, 12 May 2023
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Astrolabio Plots Aussie Downfall

MANTECA, California — Heavy-handed Filipino puncher Vincent Astrolabio knows the odds are stacked against him in his bold bid to win a world…

Fri, 12 May 2023
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Tapales cited by WBA

For winning two world title belts, Filipino southpaw super-bantamweight Marlon Tapales was cited by the Panama-based World Boxing Associatio…

Tue, 02 May 2023