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GAB APPROVES WIBA-WABA ACCREDITATION

By Alex A. Paglumotan, GAB Commissioner, PhilBoxing.com Wed, 01 Mar 2006

In answering the call of the time and setting a new trend towards enhancing the professional boxing program of the country, the Games and Amusements Board yesterday approved the accreditation of the W…

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Pacquiao, Barrera and Morales Should Fight in One Card in September

By Mortz Marcelo Ortigoza, PhilBoxing.com Sun, 26 Feb 2006

As what I've told you in my previous column “Graceful Exit for this Hogwash Rubber Match”, it seems the Manny Pacquaio-Erik Morales trilogy will go to the trashcan for good. Tom Thompson e…

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GAB TO HONOR PRO BOXING CHAMPS,OTHER UPDATES

By Alex A. Paglumotan, GAB Commissioner, PhilBoxing.com Sun, 26 Feb 2006

It's almost all set for the upcoming 1st GAB Philippine Annual Boxing Convention this coming April 18-21st, 2006 to be held at the Hotel Hyatt and Casino Manila in cooperation with the City Government…

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Viloria confirms fracture

By Joaquin Henson, The Philippine Star Fri, 24 Feb 2006

World Boxing Council (WBC) lightflyweight champion Brian Viloria said yesterday he suffered a hairline fracture in the fourth metacarpal of his right hand during his recent title defense against Jose …

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Who is the “Raging Bull” for the “Prince”?

By Ron Galarpe, PhilBoxing.com Thu, 23 Feb 2006

Vic Darchinyan was an amateur boxing hero in his native Armenia and with the pride that he gave to his countrymen, he became a recipient of the Top Ten Armenia’s sports heroes, an accolade that …

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Manny’s success inspires Viloria

By Joaquin Henson, The Philippine Star Thu, 23 Feb 2006

With the "People’s Champ" Manny Pacquiao at ringside, World Boxing Council (WBC) lightflyweight king Brian Viloria was inspired to make mincemeat of Mexican challenger Jose Antonio Aguirre in th…

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From Vegas to Houston

By Joaquin Henson, The Philippine Star Wed, 22 Feb 2006

HOUSTON — It was a backbreaker of a trip but Solar Sports vice president for production Erick Tam and I didn’t mind. The journey from Las Vegas, where we covered Brian Viloria’s defe…

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What’ s next for Viloria?

By Joaquin Henson, The Philippine Star Tue, 21 Feb 2006

LAS VEGAS — Gary Gittelsohn has big plans for World Boxing Council (WBC) lightflyweight champion Brian Viloria. Shortly after Viloria repulsed Mexican challenger Jose Antonio Aguirre in the firs…

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Viloria retains WBC crown

By Joaquin Henson, The Philippine Star Mon, 20 Feb 2006

LAS VEGAS — World Boxing Council (WBC) lightflyweight champion Brian Viloria failed to make good on his promise to knock out Mexican challenger Jose Antonio Aguirre and settled for a win by a un…

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Pacquiao a hit behind the mike

By Joaquin Henson, The Philippine Star Mon, 20 Feb 2006

LAS VEGAS — People’s champion Manny Pacquiao scored a knockout in his TV debut as a commentator and fight analyst on Solar Sports’ live satellite coverage of World Boxing Council (WB…

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Viloria predicts KO in four

By Joaquin Henson, The Philippine Star Sun, 19 Feb 2006

LAS VEGAS — World Boxing Council (WBC) lightflyweight champion Brian Viloria took out a long-stemmed straw out of his glass of water and twisted it to make a figure four at the Aladdin Hotel cof…

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Pacquiao’s fights in the works

By Joaquin Henson, The Philippine Star Sun, 19 Feb 2006

LAS VEGAS — Negotations are underway for Manny Pacquiao to fight former World Boxing Council (WBC) superbantamweight champion Oscar Larios of Mexico in Manila, possibly on May 21, and Erik Moral…

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The Ultimate Fight for Greed?

By Mortz Marcelo Ortigoza, PhilBoxing.com Sun, 19 Feb 2006

Lately, I was disturbed by the pronouncement of Erik Morales's manager Bob Arum, and the agreement in principle by Manny Pacquaio's manager Shelly Finkel and trainer Freddie Roach that the two marquee…

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Manny’s turn behind the mike

By Joaquin Henson, The Philippine Star Sun, 19 Feb 2006

LAS VEGAS–The people’s champion Manny Pacquiao makes his debut as a TV commentator in the coverage of four fights, including World Boxing Council (WBC) lightflyweight champion Brian Vilori…

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Roach wary of Mexican challenger

By Joaquin Henson, The Philippine Star Sat, 18 Feb 2006

LAS VEGAS — Trainer Freddie Roach said yesterday Mexican challenger Jose Antonio Aguirre deserves the respect of a former champion and won’t be an easy opponent for World Boxing Council (W…

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Speed is Viloria’s chief asset

By Joaquin Henson, The Philippine Star Fri, 17 Feb 2006

World Boxing Council (WBC) lightflyweight champion Brian Viloria’s manager Gary Gittelsohn said the other day the Ilocano fighter’s superior speed, not his power, will take the starch out …

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Morales to recall prodigal father?

By Joaquin Henson, The Philippine Star Thu, 16 Feb 2006

After losing to Manny Pacquiao on a knockout last month, Erik Morales will probably sack trainer Jose Luis Lopez and recall his father Jose who was in El Terrible’s corner for 48 wins until the …

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GAB APPROVES PRO WOMEN BOXING IN THE PHILIPPINES

By Alex A. Paglumotan, GAB Commissioner, PhilBoxing.com Sat, 11 Feb 2006

Owing to the shift in global trends, the Games and Amusements Board unanimously voted at yesterday's regular board meeting dated February 09, 2006 the conduct of women professional boxing in the Phili…

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Graceful Exit for this Hogwash Rubber Match

By Mortz Marcelo Ortigoza, PhilBoxing.com Sat, 11 Feb 2006

Legally, the team of Manny Pacquiao can dishonor their contract with the Erik Morales camp on the stipulation that in case the latter would lose on their January 2006 rematch Morales could invoke the …