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Immaturity blamed for Sonsona's shock loss

By Joaquin Henson, The Philippine Star Fri, 05 Mar 2010

MANILA, Philippines - Cebu promoter Sammy Gello-ani yesterday called for Marvin Sonsona to totally change his attitude before resuming his boxing career if he hopes to become a world champion once mor…

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Clottey instinctively dirty?

By Joaquin Henson, PhilBoxing.com Thu, 04 Mar 2010

Only three losses smear former IBF welterweight champion Joshua Clottey’s record and all of them seem questionable. If you ask the Ghanaian, he’ll insist he’s never been beaten - fai…

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A PROTEST? MAYOL SHOULD BE THE ONE FILING IT!

By Ed de la Vega, DDS, PhilBoxing.com Thu, 04 Mar 2010

Latest reports from Fightnews.com indicated that Hector Garcia, the manager of Omar Nino Romero of Guadalajara, Mexico is planning to file a protest to contest the final decision made last Saturday ni…

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Pacquiao podcast on demand

By Joaquin Henson, The Philippine Star Thu, 04 Mar 2010

It’s final. The primer on the coming WBO welterweight title fight between Manny Pacquiao and Joshua Clottey will be accessible on demand through an audio MP3 player imbedded in the website phils…

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THE MAYOL-NINO PROMOTER IS FLAT WRONG!

By Ed de la Vega, DDS, PhilBoxing.com Tue, 02 Mar 2010

Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico -- If the statements made by Robert Garcia quoted and published by Robert Coster on Fightnews.com are accurate, then I must state that Garcia is flat wrong. He should at t…

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WAS THE MAYOL-NINO RESULT DONE TO PLEASE GUADALAJARA?

By Ed de la Vega, DDS, PhilBoxing.com Mon, 01 Mar 2010

Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico -- After viewing the replays, in real time speed and slow motion at a bar near our hotel, I am more inclined to say that the decision given to settle the Mayol-Nino contro…

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Controversy Hounds Mayol

By Rene Bonsubre, Jr., PhilBoxing.com Mon, 01 Mar 2010

Controversy seems to follow Rodel Mayol around like a creepy stalker. Last November 21, 2009 he finally won a world title belt after four failed attempts when he beat WBC lt.flyweight champ Edgar Sosa…

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WHAT NOW?

By Rene Bonsubre, Jr., PhilBoxing.com Sun, 28 Feb 2010

Making history will have to wait for Marvin Sonsona. His anticipated greatness came to a halt at the hands of Wilfredo Vasquez,Jr. in Bayamon, Puerto Rico. There will be the expected post fight analys…

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A Big Big Thank You!

By Gerry Peñalosa, PhilBoxing.com Sat, 27 Feb 2010

This is the perfect opportunity to express my gratitude and appreciation to everyone who showed their support with regards to my latest boxing fight at Hilton Hotel Las Vegas titled "Pinoy Power 3". T…

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A LESSON FOR GAB FROM GUADALAJARA

By Ed de la Vega, DDS, PhilBoxing.com Sat, 27 Feb 2010

Dra. Nadia Medina Becerril. Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico -- Just before the official weigh-in was held for Boxeo de Gala’s promotions on Saturday featuring WBC World Lightweight champion Rodel M…

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MAYOL AND SONSONA: BOTH HAVE SOMETHING TO PROVE

By Rene Bonsubre, Jr., PhilBoxing.com Sat, 27 Feb 2010

It was on November 21, 2009 that Rodel Mayol finally won a world title belt when he beat WBC champ Edgar Sosa by second round TKO in Palenque de la Feria, Tuxtla Gutierrez, Chiapas, Mexico. On that sa…

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Donaire to fight in May

By Joaquin Henson, The Philippine Star Mon, 22 Feb 2010

MANILA, Philippines - No opponent has been named but interim WBA superflyweight champion Nonito Donaire Jr. yesterday said his manager Cameron Dunkin confirmed his next fight will be on May 8 in Mexic…

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THE FILIPINO BOXERS: THE STATUS OF THEIR DENTAL HEALTH

By Ed de la Vega, DDS, PhilBoxing.com Fri, 19 Feb 2010

I never thought that I would be writing again about the dental health of Filipino boxers to once more bring the issue out in the open and to the attention of their managers, handlers and trainers why …

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Anuran's new breed

By Joaquin Henson, The Philippine Star Fri, 19 Feb 2010

Promoter Elmer Anuran fell in love with boxing by accident. In 2003, Anuran’s wife Eileen died of leukemia and he was devastated. They were married only two years. Their daughter Sedric Marga is…

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Gorres' huge hospital bill still unpaid

By Joaquin Henson, The Philippine Star Thu, 18 Feb 2010

MANILA, Philippines - A bill of $560,000 covering stricken fighter Z Gorres’ hospital expenses remains unsettled but Dr. Ben Calderon, president of the Philippine Medical Association of Nevada, …

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Can he be ?Marvelous? again?

By Rene Bonsubre, Jr., PhilBoxing.com Wed, 17 Feb 2010

?His destiny will be known here and only God knows what will happen come Feb. 27, the BIG DAY.? - Promoter Sammy Gello-ani ended his e-mail update regarding Marvin Sonsona's arrival in Puerto Rico wit…

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Gerry defers decision to retire

By Joaquin Henson, The Philippine Star Wed, 17 Feb 2010

MANILA, Philippines - Two-time world boxing champion Gerry Pe?alosa said the other day he hasn’t made up his mind whether or not to retire but will make an announcement in a week about his futur…

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Ref says Gerry was robbed

By Joaquin Henson, The Philippine Star Tue, 16 Feb 2010

MANILA, Philippines - Veteran international referee Bruce McTavish said yesterday he scored it 115-113 for Gerry Pe?alosa in his interim WBO bantamweight title fight against Eric Morel and couldn̵…

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Pinoy pugs go for broke

By Joaquin Henson, The Philippine Star Sun, 14 Feb 2010

MANILA, Philippines - Five Filipino fighters take on dangerous opponents in crossroads bouts at the Las Vegas Hilton this morning (Manila time) with the rewards far outweighing the risks if they pull …

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Morel a tough hurdle for Pe?alosa

By Joaquin Henson, The Philippine Star Sat, 13 Feb 2010

MANILA, Philippines - Former WBA flyweight and IBA superflyweight champion Eric Morel, a registered sex offender who was imprisoned for assaulting an unconscious 15-year-old girl, stands in the way of…