Saturday, 01 August 2026 · Philippines

Nick Giongco

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Jerusalem’s training intensifies

A month before the mandatory defense of his title, Melvin Jerusalem on Thursday expressed readiness for Puerto Rican Oscar Collazo, who will…

Fri, 28 Apr 2023
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Astrolabio heats up Vegas

World title hopeful Vincent Astrolabio hasn’t been missing a beat in his buildup for a crack at the vacant World Boxing Organization bantamw…

Thu, 27 Apr 2023
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Pacquiao visits Vegas-based boxers

Manny Pacquiao went to see a small group of Filipino boxers getting ready for their respective world title bids over the weekend in Las Vega…

Wed, 26 Apr 2023
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The body shot

Ask any boxer — as in any fighter — how would he prefer getting hit: A blow to the head or a shot to the body? I previously asked this quest…

Wed, 26 Apr 2023
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Tapales wants 2 more straps

Marlon Tapales didn’t mind telling a group of reporters how he pulled off a landmark victory almost two weeks ago in San Antonio, Texas. By …

Thu, 20 Apr 2023
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It’s Memo time!

In a bold move to resuscitate the career of Jerwin Ancajas, renowned strength and conditioning coach Memo Heredia has been called in to turn…

Thu, 20 Apr 2023
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Dethroned Uzbek wants rematch

The camp of Murodjon Akhmadaliev wants the World Boxing Association and the International Boxing Federation — and even the Texas Boxing Comm…

Fri, 14 Apr 2023
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Tapales victory fires up Bornea

Fresh from seeing stablemate Marlon Tapales pull off an epic win, Jade Bornea swore yesterday that he is all pumped to score a similar perfo…

Fri, 14 Apr 2023
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Wild Card goes low-key

LOS ANGELES — The Wild Card Boxing Club and the usual haunts in Hollywood look exactly the same way it did when Manny Pacquiao fought the la…

Thu, 13 Apr 2023
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Three-and-oh

LOS ANGELES — Given that Marlon Tapales was up against the house fighter, I felt that the decision would favor Uzbekistan’s Murodjon Akhmada…

Wed, 12 Apr 2023
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PROMISE DELIVERED

SAN ANTONIO, Texas — In a stunning upset, Marlon Tapales of the Philippines fulfilled his promise of stealing Murodjon Akhmadaliev’s twin ti…

Mon, 10 Apr 2023
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EYE OF THE NEEDLE

SAN ANTONIO, Texas — Marlon Tapales was pretty much like Manny Pacquiao on the eve of a big fight. Like the eight-division champion, Tapales…

Sun, 09 Apr 2023
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Filipinos rally behind Marlon

SAN ANTONIO, Texas — The lobby and coffee shop of the Hyatt Regency-Riverwalk had a vibrant vibe Friday. Though the buzz is nothing compared…

Sun, 09 Apr 2023
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Uzbek champ belittles Tapales

SAN ANTONIO, Texas — Uzbek champion Murodjon Akhmadaliev didn’t say exactly how his clash with Filipino challenger Marlon Tapales would end.…

Fri, 07 Apr 2023
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Starving Tapales dreams of ‘mukbang’

SAN ANTONIO, Texas—Whenever hunger strikes Filipino fighter Marlon Tapales, he reaches out for his smartphone and searches for his favorite …

Thu, 06 Apr 2023
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Bornea challenges Martinez in Minneapolis

SAN ANTONIO, Texas—Former amateur standout Jade Bornea will fight defending champion Fernando Martinez of Argentina for the International Bo…

Thu, 06 Apr 2023
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Grand reward awaits Tapales

SAN ANTONIO, Texas — Marlon Tapales is not only gunning for two world titles belts Saturday night (Sunday in Manila) but is actually playing…

Thu, 06 Apr 2023
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Tapales heads to the Alamo

All is set for Filipino puncher Marlon Tapales’ bold bid to become a two-belt world champion this weekend in San Antonio, Texas. Tapales had…

Wed, 05 Apr 2023