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Manny Pacquiao's Options, Part 1: The Opponent

By Manny Piñol, PhilBoxing.com Fri, 23 Jul 2010

PACQUIAO-COTTO II: PARA QUE? Suggestions of a second meeting between Filipino boxing icon Manny Pacquiao and Miguel Cotto are simply ridiculous and pointless that every boxing fan must raise a howl of…

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'POWER VS POWER' EXPLODES TODAY

By Gerry Peñalosa, PhilBoxing.com Fri, 23 Jul 2010

This is an invitation to all boxing fans to witness another explosive boxing match aptly titled ?Power vs. Power? today, July 23, 2010 at around 6pm at the Mandaluyong Gym as Michael Farenas slugs it …

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'Bazooka' blasts Yoo before big Bohol crowd

By Joaquin Henson, The Philippine Star Tue, 20 Jul 2010

MANILA, Philippines - Power-punching A. J. Banal proved too tough for Japanese Hayato Kimura, known as Big Yoo, as the Bazooka from the ALA Gym of Cebu scored a sensational fifth round knockout in a b…

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Banal?s continuing journey for redemption

By Rene Bonsubre, Jr., PhilBoxing.com Fri, 16 Jul 2010

The Sandugo festival is an annual celebration held in Tagbilaran City on the island of Bohol. It is a historical festival commemorating the Treaty of Friendship between Bohol chieftain Datu Sikatuna a…

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WHY IS IT THAT NECESSARY TO HAVE A FIGHT IN NOVEMBER IF IT WERE NOT WITH MAYWEATHER?

By Ed de la Vega, DDS, PhilBoxing.com Thu, 15 Jul 2010

The recent rumblings about Congressman Pacquiao ?must fight? in November should really be closely scrutinized. Theoretically, unless the Congressman needs to raise tons of money to recoup what he spen…

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"Bangis ng Kamao"

By Gerry Peñalosa, PhilBoxing.com Thu, 15 Jul 2010

Another explosive boxing showdown will be witnessed by the people of Mandaluyong City for free on July 23, 2010 as it topbills top Asian boxers Michael Farenas and Simson ?The Executioner? Butar Butar…

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Marquee bout ahead for Donaire

By Joaquin Henson, The Philippine Star Wed, 14 Jul 2010

MANILA, Philippines - No less than Top Rank chairman Bob Arum himself has assured interim WBA superflyweight champion Nonito Donaire Jr. that the days of thrashing journeymen and tomato cans are over …

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'Hawaiian Punch' eyes flyweight belt

By Joaquin Henson, The Philippine Star Tue, 13 Jul 2010

MANILA, Philippines - Former WBC and IBF lightflyweight champion Brian Viloria said yesterday he?ll book another tune-up fight, probably in the US, before getting married to long-time girlfriend Erica…

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THE CONCEPCION DEBACLE ? WHOSE HEAD SHOULD ROLL?

By Ed de la Vega, DDS, PhilBoxing.com Mon, 12 Jul 2010

Michael Koncz. To say that the results of Saturday?s fights in Puerto Rico were terrible, particularly for Bernabe Concepcion is an understatement. It was a clear blow-out! I said Concepcion is not re…

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IT?S TIME FOR TOP RANK TO PUT MORE ATTENTION ON DONAIRE

By Ed de la Vega, DDS, PhilBoxing.com Mon, 12 Jul 2010

Nonito Donaire?s smashing victory over the small but talented Hernan ?Tyson? Marquez last Saturday in Puerto Rico was predictable as April showers. It was not a matter of when it will come but how it …

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Donaire saves day for RP

By Joaquin Henson, The Philippine Star Mon, 12 Jul 2010

Manila, Philippines - Unable to goad big-name fighters into the ring, interim WBA superflyweight champion Nonito Donaire Jr. vented his frustrations on Mexico?s Hernan (Tyson) Marquez and scored a con…

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Sabaupan Retains IBF Pan Pacific Lightweight Title

By Atty. Danrex Joseph V. Tapdasan, PhilBoxing.com Sun, 11 Jul 2010

The fight was the first defense of Al Sabaupan, (13W-0L-1D-10KOs) of the IBF Pan Pacific Lightweight Title. Sabaupan is a member of the formidable Touchgloves Boxing Gym based in Agoncillo, Batangas, …

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Donaire shows the importance of a good boxing mind

By Rene Bonsubre, Jr., PhilBoxing.com Sun, 11 Jul 2010

WBA interim superflyweight titlist Nonito Donaire,Jr. saved an ill-fated Filipino campaign in Puerto Rico when he retained his title with an 8th round TKO win over Hernan ?Tyson? Marquez of Mexico. Th…

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IS CONCEPCION BEING FED TO THE LIONS?

By Ed de la Vega, DDS, PhilBoxing.com Sun, 11 Jul 2010

I vividly remember a conversation I had with the former handler of Bernie Concepcion right after the Lopez-Concepcion fight was announced. The gentleman I spoke to said: ?Doc, we can?t do much about i…

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Waiting for Dapudong

By Manny Piñol, PhilBoxing.com Sat, 03 Jul 2010

Bruce Mctavish, Rick Staheli and the Angeles City boxing buffs filled the cooler with beer, Edward Ligas and his group in Cebu City were all set, former congressman Jun Pinol had all of the boys aroun…

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BLABBERING BLATTER FLEXES HIS MUSCLE

By Ronnie Nathanielsz, PhilBoxing.com Fri, 02 Jul 2010

In another arrogant display of power by an International Sports Federation, FIFA president Sepp Blatter has warned that France may be banned from international football if its government interferes in…

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THE FUTURE SARANGANI HOSPITAL MUST INCLUDE A DENTAL DIVISION

By Ed de la Vega, DDS, PhilBoxing.com Thu, 01 Jul 2010

To begin with, I would like to congratulate the Honorable Manny Pacquiao for his recent political triumph His victory can only be described in one word:- awesome! Beating the ultra-rich and iconic Chi…

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Five Braveheart Boxers Lined Up for Important Fights

By Manny Piñol, PhilBoxing.com Wed, 30 Jun 2010

Los Angeles, California - The spectacular performance displayed by flyweight Edrin Dapudong who thrashed World No. 1 contender Jesus Jimenez Saturday in Tepic City, Mexico, has opened the door of oppo…

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Garcia's daughter receives PSC award

By Joaquin Henson, The Philippine Star Wed, 30 Jun 2010

NEW JERSEY ? Former world middleweight boxing champion Ceferino Garcia?s daughter Maureen was all choked up in receiving the Philippine Sports Commission (PSC) glass trophy signifying the late fighter…