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It could’ve been a draw

By Joaquin Henson, The Philippine Star Tue, 09 May 2006

TOKYO — If Rodel Mayol only won the last round, he would’ve salvaged a draw with World Boxing Council (WBC) minimumweight champion Eagle Kyowa in their bloody 12-round brawl at the Korakue…

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Kyowa decisions Mayol; Tu?acao wins

By Joaquin Henson, The Philippine Star Sun, 07 May 2006

TOKYO — For Rodel Mayol, the long wait for a world title shot has ended in frustration at the Korakuen Hall here last night. Eagle Kyowa retained the World Boxing Council (WBC) minimumweight tit…

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Eagle Kyowa is a formidable foe for Mayol

By Ron Galarpe, PhilBoxing.com Sat, 06 May 2006

For most Filipino boxing fans who are familiar with Rodel Mayol, it will always be natural to think that they are already assured of another Filipino world champion in the offing. There is no doubt fr…

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ABS/CBN’s High Priest Should Ponder on This

By Mortz Marcelo Ortigoza, PhilBoxing.com Sat, 06 May 2006

Psychologically, Manny “Pacman” Pacquaio is a demigod. He is the quintessential Filipino superman except probably Superman’s handsome face. In terms of popularity before the eyes of …

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Mayol bids for WBC title tonite

By Joaquin Henson, The Philippine Star Sat, 06 May 2006

TOKYO – For over two years, Oriental and Pacific Boxing Federation (OPBF) minimumweight champion Rodel Mayol waited for a shot at the world crown and no titleholder dared to face him. He was dis…

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SULAIMAN'S BEAUTIFUL TRIBUTE TO OPBF PRESIDENT'S WIFE

By Salven L. Lagumbay, PhilBoxing.com Wed, 03 May 2006

Philboxing.com would like to extend its condolences to OPBF president Frank Quill for the passing away of his wife Sue after a lingering illness. The news was relayed to Philboxing.com by internationa…

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ERA OF WOMEN'S BOXING BEGINS!

By Alex A. Paglumotan, GAB Commissioner, PhilBoxing.com Tue, 02 May 2006

The celebrated successful 1st GAB Philippine Annual BOxing Convention last April 19-22,2006 here in the Philippines is over with flying colors. We owe it to the men and women of the GAB agency and the…

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Lunch with Manny

By Joaquin Henson, The Philippine Star Tue, 02 May 2006

It was about an hour and a half before the start of the 1 p.m. press conference hosted by ABS-CBN to introduce Manny Pacquiao and Oscar Larios to media in Studio 10 when the man of the hour walked int…

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Larios to earn biggest paycheck of career

By Joaquin Henson, The Philippine Star Mon, 01 May 2006

Oscar Larios will bankroll $450,000 in his fight against Manny Pacquiao at the Araneta Coliseum on July 2 and realizes a win will open the doors for bigger paychecks. During his recent visit to Manila…

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RP pugs keen to learn from Manny

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

BAGUIO — The stars of the Philippine national boxing team are eagerly awaiting Manny Pacquiao’s arrival to train at the Amateur Boxing Association of the Philippines (ABAP) gym in the hill…

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Manny expects tough fight, will train in LA

By Joaquin Henson, The Philippine Star Sat, 29 Apr 2006

Manny Pacquiao said yesterday he’s not taking Oscar Larios lightly and will train in Los Angeles for a month before moving his camp to Baguio in preparation for his World Boxing Council (WBC) In…

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Roach says Larios can’t be taken lightly

By Joaquin Henson, The Philippine Star Fri, 28 Apr 2006

Manny Pacquiao has to be in the best shape of his life, like he was in stopping Erik Morales, to beat Oscar Larios in their 12-round World Boxing Council (WBC) International superfeatherweight title b…

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ABAP gym ready for Manny

By Joaquin Henson, The Philippine Star Mon, 24 Apr 2006

BAGUIO — It’s all systems go for Manny Pacquiao to train at the Amateur Boxing Association of the Philippines (ABAP) gym in the sprawling 23-hectare Teachers Camp here on June 1-16. ABAP c…

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PACQUIAO, BARRERA, MORALES: FEARSOME THREESOME

PhilBoxing.com Sun, 23 Apr 2006

Right after the final chapter of Manny Pacquiao?s entertaining rematch with Erik Morales, I asked Top Rank Bob Arum who?ll oppose likely the GenSan marvel who made mince meat of his ward before an ent…

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Pacman’s trainer on ABS/CBN’s hefty-priced tickets

By Mortz Marcelo Ortigoza, PhilBoxing.com Sun, 23 Apr 2006

At 11 p.m. last April 21, 2006 at the Rumble at the Bay, I asked boxing trainer, the renowned Boboy Fernandez (assistant trainer of Freddie Roach on Manny Pacqauio, and a fellow Ilonggo) if the clamor…

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GAB BOXING CONVENTION KICKS OFF TOMORROW, APRIL 19

By Alex A. Paglumotan, GAB Commissioner, PhilBoxing.com Tue, 18 Apr 2006

The first ever "1st GAB Philippine Annual Boxing Convention" at the Hotel Hyatt and Casino Manila scheduled on the 19th to 22nd of April, 2006 will officially kick off tomorrow. Participants expected …

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GAB CONVENTION ALL SYSTEMS GO!

By Alex A. Paglumotan, GAB Commissioner, PhilBoxing.com Mon, 17 Apr 2006

Last Saturday was "Black Sabbath" which is usually associated with resting in the ecclesiastical belief, but we were at the GAB Makati office trying to do some last-minute preparations and attend to v…

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Tam’s sons pursue dream

By Joaquin Henson, The Philippine Star Mon, 17 Apr 2006

In 1978, Rey Tam was on top of the world–almost. He was ranked No. 1 by the World Boxing Council (WBC) in the superfeatherweight division and brandished an unbeaten streak of 23 fights when matc…

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What Filipinos Could Learn on the Floyd Mayweather, Jr.’s Dilemma

By Mortz Marcelo Ortigoza, PhilBoxing.com Sun, 16 Apr 2006

The tragedy to befall on Pretty Boy Floyd Mayweather Jr. on the last part of the 10th round of his tussle with Zab “Super Zab” Judah can be a learning experience to Filipino corners whose …