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‘Boom Boom’ in back-to-back US bouts

By Joaquin Henson, The Philippine Star Sun, 30 Jul 2006

Bantamweight contender Rey (Boom Boom) Bautista is in line for two US fights within 46 days and the busy schedule indicates Golden Boy Promotions is rushing a world title shot for the Candijay, Bohol,…

Boxing in Paradise (with more pics!)
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Boxing in Paradise (with more pics!)

By Salven L. Lagumbay, PhilBoxing.com Sat, 29 Jul 2006

GLORIA DE DAPITAN, that fantasy escapade of a place located in Dawo, Dapitan City, was host to Tuesday's 'Double Trouble' card, arguably the biggest boxing event to be held in the city. Dakak, however…

Brian Viloria all set for title defense
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Brian Viloria all set for title defense

By Ed de la Vega, DDS, PhilBoxing.com Fri, 28 Jul 2006

Brian Viloria, (19-0-0 , 12 KO) the Hawaiian born, Narvacan-raised Filipino-American WBC junior flyweight champion of the world will defend his crown for the second time. This time around, he will fac…

High Regard for a Flag Bearer
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High Regard for a Flag Bearer

By Dennis Principe, PhilBoxing.com Wed, 26 Jul 2006

Though it's still way too early to proclaim him as a boxing star, the word ?exciting? may not be an overstatement to describe the future of Boholano teener Alex John Banal. Saturday night in Tagbilara…

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Brian Takes on Omar; Morales Silenced Roach

By Hermie Rivera, PhilBoxing.com Tue, 25 Jul 2006

Boxing has long been one of our most popular sports although it is universally agreed that other forms of athletics notably basketball have intruded upon its popularity. The inevitable rise to fame ho…

Diosdado Gabi - the Long Road Back
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Diosdado Gabi - the Long Road Back

By Ed de la Vega, DDS, PhilBoxing.com Sun, 23 Jul 2006

Diosdado "Prince" Gabi (26-3-1 (18 KOs), the flyweight contender from the beautiful City of Davao is on a journey. But, he has a long road back. Diosdado "The Lion Heart" Gabi Gabi's problem started w…

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Baldomir and Gatti ready for War

By Ryan Songalia, PhilBoxing.com Fri, 21 Jul 2006

Boxing is a sport with a system unlike any other. In boxing, one can win and still lose, and lose but still win. Arturo Gatti personifies this law. Over the last decade, Gatti has thrilled the fans wi…

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Hey Joe, It's Time to Let Go of Suico

By Dennis Principe, PhilBoxing.com Wed, 19 Jul 2006

Despite being a failure in his first world title challenge, former OPBF super featherweight champion Randy Suico was not a total dissapointment Sunday at the MGM Grand Garden in Las Vegas. Punchstats …

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Postcript: Espinosa's Woes

By Hermie Rivera, PhilBoxing.com Tue, 18 Jul 2006

Below is an excerpt from the column of Federico Pascual of the Philippine Daily Inquirer which came out a few days ago due to the letter I sent him regarding Louie Espinosa's flight. WHAT ABOUT HIM? I…

IT'S LOVELIER THE SECOND TIME AROUND
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IT'S LOVELIER THE SECOND TIME AROUND

By Ed de la Vega, DDS, PhilBoxing.com Mon, 17 Jul 2006

Mosley (left) delivers the punch that sent Vargas rolling to the canvas. La Vegas, Nevada - Sugar Shane Mosley knocked out Fernando Vargas in the 6th round of a scheduled 12 rounder sealing his show o…

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Suico vows to go all out for title

By Joaquin Henson, The Philippine Star Sun, 16 Jul 2006

Hard-hitting Mandaue City slugger Randy Suico will let it all hang out in his bold attempt to dethrone unbeaten World Boxing Association (WBA) lightweight titleholder Juan (Baby Bull) Diaz in their 12…

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Finally, a title crack for Suico

By Joaquin Henson, The Philippine Star Mon, 10 Jul 2006

The long wait for a world title crack is finally over for hard-hitting Mandaue City slugger Randy Suico but it won’t be easy sailing in his quest for the championship. Suico takes on unbeaten Wo…

Is the European Heavyweight Era here to Stay?
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Is the European Heavyweight Era here to Stay?

By Ryan Songalia, PhilBoxing.com Fri, 07 Jul 2006

April 22 was a cold night in Germany for Byrd, and an even colder night for the American heavyweight tradition. On that night, Wladimir Klitschko beat the championship out of IBF titlist Chris Byrd, l…