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Denver hurdles last obstacle for title shot

By Joaquin Henson, The Philippine Star Mon, 21 May 2012

Denver Cuello (right) and manager Aljoe Jaro Zoom MANILA, Philippines - Living up to his newly dubbed ring sobriquet ?The Animal,? Denver Cuello looked beastly in devouring No. 1 contender Ganigan Lop…

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INSIDE SPORTS - "MISLEADING ARTICLE DEBUNKED"

By Ronnie Nathanielsz, PhilBoxing.com Sun, 20 May 2012

A small segment of the American media who were possibly waiting for any opportunity to get at Manny Pacquiao thought they had the chance ? and pounced on it ? when they were seemingly mislead by an ar…

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Floyd's jabber tightens noose

By Joaquin Henson, The Philippine Star Sun, 20 May 2012

Manila, Philippines - Newly crowned WBA superwelterweight champion Floyd Mayweather Jr. is tightening the noose around his neck, in case he hasn?t noticed, as the man called ?Money? continues to accus…

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Granville Ampong's 'Leviticus' Blooper and On-Line 'Ukay-ukay' Journalism

By Manny Piñol, PhilBoxing.com Fri, 18 May 2012

The controversy generated by an internet blog posted by a Fil-Am writer where boxing icon Manny Pacquiao reportedly expressed his views against same sex marriage and condemned gays to death is a clear…

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BANNING PACQUIAO AT THE GROVE IS FOOLISH

By Ed de la Vega, DDS, PhilBoxing.com Fri, 18 May 2012

?Based on news reports of statements made by Mr. Pacquiao, we have made it known that he is not welcome at The Grove and will not be interviewed here now or in the future. The Grove is a gathering pla…

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Mr. Granville Ampong needs to apologize

By Rich Mazon, PhilBoxing.com Thu, 17 May 2012

First let us get this straight, Manny Pacquiao never quoted a biblical passage stating that our gay brothers and sisters should be put to death. Pacquiao never stated that same sex marriage is an abom…

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Why prolong Romero's agony?

By Joaquin Henson, The Philippine Star Thu, 17 May 2012

There was no doubt in American referee Michael Ortega?s mind that Mexican challenger Omar Ni?o Romero was headed for extinction when he stepped in to halt the carnage at 2:07 of the ninth round, decla…

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THE PACQUIAO BACKLASH

By Rich Mazon, PhilBoxing.com Wed, 16 May 2012

The reactions to Manny Pacquiao's remarks against his stand on gay marriage caught up like wildfire in America. The internet was filled with various articles and blogs of disapproval of Pacquiao's rec…

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Roach awaits Manny backup in Wild Card

By Joaquin Henson, The Philippine Star Wed, 16 May 2012

MANILA, Philippines - Celebrated boxing trainer Freddie Roach is waiting for Filipino prot?g? Marvin Somodio to join his staff at the Wild Card Gym in Los Angeles but the 28-year-old former amateur fi…

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Serious power shortage in Miami

By Homer D. Sayson, PhilBoxing.com Tue, 15 May 2012

A DUNK plus a hard foul plus a cruel twist of fate. Add all that up and it equals one wounded All-Star. Chris Bosh. The injury bug, which bit Chicago and ended the Bulls' title dreams after Derrick Ro…

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Romero wants another fight in Mexico

By Joaquin Henson, The Philippine Star Tue, 15 May 2012

MANILA, Philippines - Sporting a nasty bruise on his right cheek and a cut on his left eyebrow, Omar Nino Romero insisted he could?ve gone on fighting WBO flyweight champion Brian Viloria when America…

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TEAM VILORIA SHOULD WATCH FOR NINO ROMERO?S DIRTY TACTICS

By Ed de la Vega, DDS, PhilBoxing.com Sun, 13 May 2012

The fight between Brian Viloria and Omar Nino Romero will be held in the Philippines. For that I salute Solar Sports for bringing it to the country. Filipinos, to say the least deserve to see a grand …

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Viloria out to exorcise Romero ghost

By Joaquin Henson, The Philippine Star Sun, 13 May 2012

MANILA, Philippines - WBO flyweight champion Brian Viloria stakes his crown against Mexican nemesis Omar Ni?o Romero in a 12-round bout to cap their trilogy at the Ynares Sports Arena in Pasig City th…

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Floyd's ring tendencies

By Joaquin Henson, The Philippine Star Fri, 11 May 2012

No question, newly crowned WBA superwelterweight champion Floyd Mayweather Jr. deserved the decision over slow-moving Miguel Cotto in their blow-hot, blow-cold fight at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in L…

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THE PETERSON CASE DEMONSTRATES THE NEED FOR COMMISSIONS TO INSTITUTE MORE ASTRINGENT ?GET TOUGH? POLICIES

By Ed de la Vega, DDS, PhilBoxing.com Thu, 10 May 2012

Peterson. Reports indicate that the big re-match between World Champion Lamont Peterson and former champion Amir Khan has been canceled. It was canceled because Lamont Peterson tested positive for tes…

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Bradley will fall like Hatton, says Roach

By Joaquin Henson, The Philippine Star Thu, 10 May 2012

MANILA, Philippines - It took Manny Pacquiao only two rounds to get rid of Ricky Hatton in 2009. According to trainer Freddie Roach, Pacquiao?s next opponent Tim Bradley fights just like Hatton but ha…

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Jonathan ?The Lightning? Taconing wants a second strike

By Rich Mazon, PhilBoxing.com Wed, 09 May 2012

Jonathan Taconing returned to Manila from Bangkok, Thailand last Saturday night with obvious physical signs of a fighter who just fought a hard battle in the ring. Not only is he sporting a ?black eye…

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Julaton dares WBA queen Nava

By Joaquin Henson, The Philippine Star Wed, 09 May 2012

MANILA, Philippines - Fresh from pounding out a one-sided decision over Mexican knockout artist Yolanda Segura, Fil-Am fighter Ana (Hurricane) Julaton yesterday challenged WBA female superbantamweight…

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Never lose hope

By Joaquin Henson, The Philippine Star Wed, 09 May 2012

Two Filipino fighters suffered losses in bids to capture a world title within days of each other last week. First to fall was Jonathan (Lightning) Taconing of Johnny Elorde?s stable. The Zamboanga del…

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Roach takes midnight flight for induction

By Joaquin Henson, The Philippine Star Tue, 08 May 2012

MANILA, Philippines - Five-time Boxing Writers Association of America trainer of the year Freddie Roach will leave Las Vegas on a midnight flight via a private chartered jet shortly after Manny Pacqui…