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Consortium in bold bid

By Joaquin Henson, The Philippine Star Fri, 30 Nov 2007

One of the leading lights of the consortium that makes up Third Force Promotions is Tagbilaran City Mayor Dan Neri Lim whose involvement is exclusively motivated by bringing honor to the country. Thir…

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Mexicans vow fight to finish

By Joaquin Henson, The Philippine Star Thu, 29 Nov 2007

Mexican fighters Antonio (Barrio) Meza and Jovanny (Bambino) Soto arrived the other day, exuding confidence they?ll dispose of their Filipino opponents in Third Force Promotions? blockbuster ?Payback?…

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?I?m no one-hit wonder? ? Donaire

By Joaquin Henson, The Philippine Star Mon, 26 Nov 2007

IBF flyweight champion Nonito Donaire Jr. delivered a strong message to doubters before he left Manila with his father and trainer Nonito Sr. for the US last Saturday night. ?I?m no one-hit wonder,? s…

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Hindi Ako Takot Kay Marquez

By Manny Pacquiao, PhilBoxing.com Sun, 25 Nov 2007

Hindi ko inabutan ang laban ni Bobby, my younger brother. Pero ang laki ng tuwa ko para sa kanyang naging panalo against Fernando Trejo. Sabi ko naman sa inyo, kayang manalo ni Bobby, basta mag-focus …

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?Another Elorde will rule the world?

By Joaquin Henson, The Philippine Star Sun, 25 Nov 2007

Despite suffering a knockdown and barely beating unheralded Glen Mondol on points a few weeks ago, superfeatherweight Juan Martin (Bai) Elorde is determined to chase the dream of following in his gran…

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Gorres to face Aussie in IBF title eliminator

By Joaquin Henson, The Philippine Star Sat, 24 Nov 2007

It?s definite ? well, almost. ALA stable owner Tony Aldeguer told The STAR yesterday the IBF superflyweight title eliminator between Z Gorres and Australian Vic Darchinyan is 99 percent confirmed for …

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Eala promises ?show of shows?

By Joaquin Henson, The Philippine Star Fri, 23 Nov 2007

Noli Eala said yesterday the Araneta Coliseum blockbuster card headlined by Rey (Boom Boom) Bautista on Dec. 2 will be an unforgettable extravaganza ? a show of shows ? that he promises to set a stand…

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Donaire maintains weight no problem

By Joaquin Henson, The Philippine Star Thu, 22 Nov 2007

Dropping from 140 pounds to make the limit of 112 is no problem for IBF flyweight champion Nonito Donaire Jr. who assured yesterday he?ll be fit and ready to rumble against Mexican challenger Luis Mal…

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Pug with false leg wows fans

By Joaquin Henson, The Philippine Star Tue, 20 Nov 2007

Japanese fighter Naozumi Tsuchiyama was born with a congenital defect in his right leg and when he was three years old, doctors cut off the limb to fit a prosthetic replacement. Despite the handicap, …

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Bakit Sinisira ang Ating Bayan?

By Manny Pacquiao, PhilBoxing.com Sun, 18 Nov 2007

Masaya ang lahat ng ating bisita na dumalo sa World Boxing Council (WBC) convention sa kanilang pananatili ng isang linggo dito sa Pilipinas. Talaga namang humanga silang lahat sa ating ipinakitang pa…

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Nazario dares Boom Boom

By Joaquin Henson, The Philippine Star Sun, 18 Nov 2007

Boxing promoter Rod Nazario said the other day he?s agreeable to put up at least P500,000 for superbantamweight Rey (Boom Boom) Bautista to take on Aljoe Jaro?s prot?g? Bernabe Concepcion in a battle …

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WBC owes life to RP, says Sulaiman

By Joaquin Henson, The Philippine Star Sat, 17 Nov 2007

WBC president Jose Sulaiman credits the existence of the governing body to the Philippines because it was a Filipino who crafted the constitution and Manila hosted the historic convention that laid it…

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Ref advises Pinoy fighters to travel

By Joaquin Henson, The Philippine Star Fri, 16 Nov 2007

Veteran boxing referee and judge Lou Filippo yesterday encouraged Filipino fighters to see action overseas so the world is able to open its eyes to their talent and appreciate what they?re capable of …

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Alisin Ang Palakasan

By Manny Pacquiao, PhilBoxing.com Thu, 15 Nov 2007

Noong nakaraan, nabanggit ko ang tungkol sa mga namamahala sa ating mga atleta, na kung bakit sa tagal na ng panahon ay hindi pa tayo nagkakamit ng gintong medalya sa olympic games. Sa aking nakita, l…

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One punch seals Indon?s doom

By Joaquin Henson, The Philippine Star Mon, 12 Nov 2007

Pan Asia Boxing Association (PABA) lightweight champion Dennis Laurente hardly worked up a sweat and used a single left hook to the jaw to knock out Indonesian challenger Moses Seran at 2:34 of the se…

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Ako Ay Nalilito Rin

By Manny Pacquiao, PhilBoxing.com Sun, 11 Nov 2007

Sayang at hindi umabot ang aking article para sa anniversary issue ng Abante nung Biyernes. Kaya dito ko na lang sa ?Kumbinasyon? isinulat ang aking pananaw sa Philippine sports sa nakalipas na 20 yea…

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ENCOUNTERS WITH EARL

By Ted Lerner, WPS Media Officer, PhilBoxing.com Fri, 09 Nov 2007

(Manila, Philippines)--It seems everyone backstage at the World Pool Championship has a personal story to tell about the great Earl Strickland and his bizarre rants and raves. Earl?s always looking fo…

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?Lady of the Ring? to do Araneta card

By Joaquin Henson, The Philippine Star Fri, 09 Nov 2007

Third Force promoter Noli Eala said yesterday it?s almost a done deal for Amy Hayes, the first female to announce a world title fight, to do the hosting job for the blockbuster ?Payback? card headline…

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Magkaisa Na Tayong Lahat

By Manny Pacquiao, PhilBoxing.com Thu, 08 Nov 2007

Sa mga nakaraan kong kolum ay nabanggit ko na magkakaroon ng WBC Convention dito sa Pilipinas at 'yan ay sa susunod na linggo. Maraming mga bisitang darating dito sa atin na matataas na mga opisyal ga…