Wednesday, 12 August 2026 · Philippines
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10 questions for Don Jose

By Joaquin Henson, The Philippine Star Sun, 09 Nov 2008

WBC president Jose Sulaiman went overboard in casting doubt on Manny Pacquiao?s integrity by publicly disclosing what should be confidential money matters in front of an adoring and cheering audience …

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Arum says WBC issue is 'no big deal'

By Joaquin Henson, The Philippine Star Sun, 09 Nov 2008

Top Rank Promotions chairman Bob Arum said yesterday the WBC?s threat to strip Manny Pacquiao of the lightweight title unless he pays an allegedly outstanding balance of $30,000 in sanction fee for hi…

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Dela Hoya matchmaker predicts Manny win

By Joaquin Henson, The Philippine Star Sun, 09 Nov 2008

Sampson Lewkowicz, known in boxing circles as Picasso for his matchmaking masterpieces, is convinced Manny Pacquiao will win a controversial split decision over Oscar dela Hoya whom he considers ?fami…

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WBC MUST CLEAN UP ITS ACT

By Ed de la Vega, DDS, PhilBoxing.com Sat, 08 Nov 2008

Los Angeles, CA: - One of the many causes of the loss of interest, much more respect to professional boxing are sometimes the leading ?boxing bodies? themselves, the so-called alphabet soup title belt…

"YES, WE CAN!"
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"YES, WE CAN!"

By Manny Pacquiao, PhilBoxing.com Thu, 06 Nov 2008

United States President-Elect Barrack Obama. LOS ANGELES -- Magandang araw po ulit sa inyong lahat. Sana kayong lahat ay nasa magandang kalagayan ng pag-iisip at pangangatawan. Gaya ng inyong abang li…

CAN PACQUIAO DO AN OBAMA?
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CAN PACQUIAO DO AN OBAMA?

By Salven L. Lagumbay, PhilBoxing.com Thu, 06 Nov 2008

Dublin, California -- Realtor Rommel Arnado treated me and Philboxing.com's Jun Laquindanum to dinner at the Elephant Bar and Restaurant here yesterday when news of Barack Obama's win was announced on…

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Donaire?s dad says it was lucky win

By Joaquin Henson, The Philippine Star Wed, 05 Nov 2008

Nonito (Dodong) Donaire Sr. said yesterday his son Nonito, Jr. was lucky to score a sixth round technical knockout win over South African challenger Moruti Mthalane and could?ve lost if last Saturday?…

SHAW SHOWS TRUE COLOR
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SHAW SHOWS TRUE COLOR

By Ed de la Vega, DDS, PhilBoxing.com Tue, 04 Nov 2008

Los Angeles, CA -- It?s no small wonder that a man called Gary Shaw is nowhere near the stature of some of the leading promoters in this country, Bob Arum and the Golden Boy, Oscar de la Hoya. He does…

THE HEART OF MANNY PACQUIAO
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THE HEART OF MANNY PACQUIAO

By Manny Piñol, PhilBoxing.com Mon, 03 Nov 2008

Who would even believe that in the thick of the preparation for the biggest fight of his life -- money and prestige-wise -- boxing icon Manny Pacquiao would still find time to make a call in the middl…

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TANZANIAN FLASHBACK

By Rene Bonsubre, Jr., PhilBoxing.com Mon, 03 Nov 2008

I never thought I would be talking in Swahili again one month after coming back from a two year stint as a medical volunteer in Tanzania. Milan Melindo, the reigning WBO Asia-Pacific 105 lb. titlist, …

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Donaire hurts hand but stops foe

By Joaquin Henson, The Philippine Star Mon, 03 Nov 2008

IBF flyweight champion Nonito Donaire Jr. turned southpaw in a tactical adjustment and the switch created the opening he used to land the jarring left straight that cut South African challenger Moruti…

RESPETO PARA KAY BUBOY FERNANDEZ
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RESPETO PARA KAY BUBOY FERNANDEZ

By Manny Pacquiao, PhilBoxing.com Sun, 02 Nov 2008

LOS ANGELES ? Kumusta po kayong lahat. Sana ay nasa mabuti kayong kalagayan. Kung ako po ang inyong kukumustahin, maayos na maayos po ang aking kundisyon at maganda at tahimik ang aming training camp …

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Donaire says it could end early

By Joaquin Henson, The Philippine Star Sun, 02 Nov 2008

IBF flyweight champion Nonito Donaire Jr. said yesterday if South African challenger Moruti Mthalane holds his ground to engage, it could mean an early finish to their 12-round title bout at the Manda…

SI JINKEE, ANG AKING PINAKAMAMAHAL
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SI JINKEE, ANG AKING PINAKAMAMAHAL

By Manny Pacquiao, PhilBoxing.com Thu, 30 Oct 2008

Jinkee Pacquiao. LOS ANGELES ? Magandang araw po sa inyong lahat. Sana ay nasa mabuti kayong kalagayan saan mang panig ng mundo kayo naroroon. Sa pagpasok ng huling limang linggo ng paghahanda para sa…

OLYMPIC GOLD IS JUST A MATTER OF TIME
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OLYMPIC GOLD IS JUST A MATTER OF TIME

By Manny Piñol, PhilBoxing.com Thu, 30 Oct 2008

Manny Pangilinan. There is a new sense of hope and optimism that engulfs people involved deeply with amateur boxing with the ascension of new and respectable faces to the hierarchy of the Amateur Boxi…

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Is Melindo for real?

By Joaquin Henson, The Philippine Star Thu, 30 Oct 2008

When unassuming Milan Melindo beat Panama?s highly-regarded Carlos Melo to win the WBA Intercontinental lightflyweight title in Cebu last July, word spread like wildfire that the ALA stable had discov…

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Donaire ready to get it on

By Joaquin Henson, The Philippine Star Wed, 29 Oct 2008

With his title defense against South Africa?s Moruti (Babyface) Mthalane just three days away, IBF flyweight champion Nonito Donaire, Jr. said yesterday he?s ready for the cocky challenger and optimis…

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ABAP polls crucial to sport?s future

By Joaquin Henson, The Philippine Star Tue, 28 Oct 2008

The Amateur Boxing Association of the Philippines (ABAP) will hold elections for officers in Makati tomorrow and sources said yesterday a reorganization is in the offing to bolster the country?s bid f…

GEJON'S ROUGH RETURN
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GEJON'S ROUGH RETURN

By Rene Bonsubre, Jr., PhilBoxing.com Mon, 27 Oct 2008

Eriberto "Yukka" Gejon was once tagged as a future world champ. He may not have been as popular as his contemporaries like Randy Suico, Rodel Mayol or Malcolm Tunacao but any boxing insider will tell …