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Marcial fights Argentine

Tokyo Olympics bronze medalist Eumir Marcial faces Argentine Ricardo Ruben Villalba on 11 February at the Alamodome in San Antonio, Texas. T…

Mon, 06 Feb 2023

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Bantamweight bonanza

The prospects of seeing four Filipino fighters reigning as world bantamweight champions at the same time surfaced yesterday when the Interna…

Fri, 03 Feb 2023

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Jerusalem ranged against Collazo

It doesn’t look as if newly-crowned Melvin Jerusalem will get the luxury of defending his minimumweight crown against a handpicked rival aft…

Wed, 01 Feb 2023

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KO artist next for Jerusalem?

Newly-crowned World Boxing Organization minimumweight king Melvin Jerusalem might end up colliding with a crack Puerto Rican contender if th…

Tue, 31 Jan 2023

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Tapales oozes with confidence

Marlon Tapales feels he has two-belt world super-bantamweight champion Murodjon Akhmadaliev of Uzbekistan all figured out. In the eyes of th…

Thu, 26 Jan 2023

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Boxing’s not savage after all

Just moments ago, Lawrence Dumam-ag and Christian Gagarin were trying to kill each other. But following the inconclusive ending to their sch…

Wed, 25 Jan 2023

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Former Pacquiao trainer passes away

Ben Delgado, who joined Freddie Roach in the corner when Manny Pacquiao made his rousing United States debut in June 2001, passed away Tuesd…

Wed, 25 Jan 2023

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Marcial faces ‘solid’ foe

Tokyo Olympics bronze medalist Eumir Marcial won’t be fed with a nightclub bouncer when he fights for the fourth time as a professional next…

Tue, 24 Jan 2023

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Pacquiao fighting British banger?

After a string of failed attempts, efforts are under way for Manny Pacquiao to bring his act to the Middle East again this year. The opponen…

Mon, 09 Jan 2023

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Jerusalem’s unforgettable trip

Newly-crowned World Boxing Organization minimumweight king Melvin Jerusalem admitted he was as shocked and stunned as the Japanese fighter h…

Sun, 08 Jan 2023

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Vegas beckons Pacquiao

Manny Pacquiao is fighting in Las Vegas. Junior, that is. Emmanuel Pacquiao Jr., nicknamed Jimuel, is bringing his act to Sin City when he f…

Thu, 05 Jan 2023

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Jerusalem gets first crack

Melvin Jerusalem attempts to give the Philippines a headstart in its quest to regain its once lofty stature on the world stage when he battl…

Thu, 29 Dec 2022

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Eumir Marcial eyes SEAG, Asiad golds

Eumir Marcial assured the Philippine Olympic Committee of his commitment to fight for flag and country as the Tokyo Olympics bronze medalist…

Wed, 28 Dec 2022

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Memo to Marcial: Go pro

In the eyes of strength and conditioning coach Memo Heredia, it would be extremely beneficial if Filipino middleweight Eumir Marcial abandon…

Mon, 26 Dec 2022

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Pacquiao: I feel young

Just days after turning 44, Manny Pacquiao reached out for his smartphone while lying in bed and told his caller he felt great. “I don’t fee…

Sat, 24 Dec 2022

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Pacquiao farewell fight in Manila?

Plans are afoot for Manny Pacquiao to close out his legendary career with a farewell fight on home soil. “That wasn’t the ideal exit for a g…

Fri, 23 Dec 2022

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Marcial eyes explosive KO

Tokyo Olympics bronze medalist Eumir Marcial is due for a breakthrough victory. Renowned strength and conditioning coach Memo Heredia feels …

Wed, 21 Dec 2022

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Jinkee tells Manny: Stay retired

As rumors continue to swirl that Manny Pacquiao is on the prowl for a comeback, the most important member of the eight-division champion’s e…

Sun, 18 Dec 2022

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Pacquiao weighing up future

As he turns 44 today in the company of loved ones and close friends, Manny Pacquiao will not only have to entertain his guests but also be a…

Sat, 17 Dec 2022

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Gunning for Glory

Former world champion Marlon Tapales and rising star Jade Bornea would be the first two Filipino fighters gunning for world titles in the fi…

Fri, 16 Dec 2022