Thursday, 13 August 2026 · Philippines
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Paclander in Africa

By Rene Bonsubre, Jr., PhilBoxing.com Fri, 13 Oct 2006

It has been twelve days since I arrived in Tanzania. It is extremely hard to think about topics to write about when my brain is till processing the basics of their national language Kiswahili. Tanzani…

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Twice a quitter

By Joaquin Henson, The Philippine Star Thu, 12 Oct 2006

There was no doubt International Boxing Federation (IBF) and International Boxing Organization (IBO) flyweight champion Vic (The Raging Bull) Darchinyan was the superior fighter in overwhelming Glenn …

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Manny nixes TV shoot with Kobe

By Joaquin Henson, ABS-CBN News Tue, 10 Oct 2006

To prove he?s serious in training for Erik Morales, Manny Pacquiao turned down a rare chance to shoot a global TV commercial with pro basketball star Kobe Bryant in Los Angeles Monday. A Team Pacquiao…

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PACQUIAO-MORALES III-----HASSLE-FREE

By Hermie Rivera, PhilBoxing.com Mon, 09 Oct 2006

IT used to he fought bare-knuckled until it evolved into a more civilized struggle. And since its gradual change into what is now perceived as a sweet science, boxing has provoked writers to chronicle…

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Donaire quits, claims broken jaw by butting

By Joaquin Henson, The Philippine Star Mon, 09 Oct 2006

Glenn (The Filipino Bomber) Donaire showed no heart in claiming he suffered a broken jaw because of a headbutt and walked out a loser by technical decision in failing to wrest the International Boxing…

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Donaire to end RP jinx?

By Joaquin Henson, The Philippine Star Sun, 08 Oct 2006

No Filipino reigns as a world boxing champion today — not even Manny Pacquiao although he's considered to be among the top three fighters in the planet, pound-for-pound. This year, four Filipino…

An up and down day at the Wildcard
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An up and down day at the Wildcard

By Ed de la Vega, DDS, PhilBoxing.com Sun, 08 Oct 2006

Talk about a frustrating day for a boxing photo buff like myself! I usually go to the Wildcard Gym on Wednesdays which is my day-off, but today, I had a patient who called to re-schedule his appointme…

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Can the Snake Spew Venom in Indonesia?

By Rene Bonsubre, Jr., PhilBoxing.com Mon, 14 Aug 2006

Donnie Nietes of Bacolod City will be getting a chance of a lifetime with a world title shot against IBF strawweight champ Muhhamad Rachman of Indonesia. The 24 year old Nietes, who sports the ring na…

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Pacquiao, Morales vow fight of their lives

By Joaquin Henson, The Philippine Star Mon, 14 Aug 2006

LAS VEGAS — Manny Pacquiao and Erik Morales yesterday promised to let it all hang out in their 12-round rubber match at the Thomas and Mack Center here on Nov. 18. Both fighters were cordial to …

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?I beat myself,? says Viloria

By Joaquin Henson, The Philippine Star Sun, 13 Aug 2006

LAS VEGAS ? Brian Viloria was downcast in his hotel room yesterday morning. The night before, he lost his World Boxing Council (WBC) lightflyweight title to lightly-regarded Mexican challenger Omar Ni…

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Romero just got fired from job

By Joaquin Henson, The Philippine Star Sun, 13 Aug 2006

LAS VEGAS ? Somebody up there likes newly-crowned World Boxing Council (WBC) lightflyweight champion Omar Ni?o Romero of Mexico. Romero, 30, was down on his luck when he was picked to face Brian Vilor…

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Manny, Arum come to terms

By Joaquin Henson, The Philippine Star Sun, 13 Aug 2006

LAS VEGAS ? Manny Pacquiao got what he wanted from Top Rank Promotions? head Bob Arum and yesterday signed a contract, stipulating a $3 million guaranteed purse, to fight Erik Morales in a 12-round ru…

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Pacquiao to sign $3-M deal

By Joaquin Henson, The Philippine Star Sat, 12 Aug 2006

LAS VEGAS — It looks like Top Rank promoter Bob Arum will give in to Manny Pacquiao’s request for a guaranteed $3-million purse for fighting Erik Morales in a rubber match here on Nov. 18 …

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Viloria stakes WBC title today

By Joaquin Henson, The Philippine Star Fri, 11 Aug 2006

World Boxing Council (WBC) lightflyweight champion Brian Viloria of Narvacan, Ilocos Sur, and Waipahu, Hawaii, takes on dangerous Mexican challenger Omar Ni?o Romero in the second defense of his title…

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No girlfriend for Viloria

By Joaquin Henson, The Philippine Star Fri, 11 Aug 2006

Take it from World Boxing Council (WBC) lightflyweight champion Brian Viloria’s father Ben who says his son is loveless, at the moment. Last year, Viloria broke up with his Japanese-American gir…

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The Burden of Being Boom Boom

By Rene Bonsubre, Jr., PhilBoxing.com Wed, 09 Aug 2006

For the past couple of years Rey “Boom Boom” Bautista has been carrying the load of being tagged as Philippine boxing’s next big thing. There has never been a Filipino contender who …

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Roach says Morales tougher than Barrera

By Joaquin Henson, The Philippine Star Wed, 09 Aug 2006

Boxing trainer Freddie Roach is convinced that Erik Morales is a harder fighter to beat than Marco Antonio Barrera and that’s why Manny Pacquiao will train at least 10 weeks for his rubber match…