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Turmoil in Morales’ camp?

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

Is everything as rosy as Erik Morales appears to show in training for Manny Pacquiao in their epic rematch at the Thomas and Mack Center in Las Vegas on Jan. 21? There are two major differences that M…

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Salud appeals to US Embassy for Jaca

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

Unless the US Embassy issues a visa for his travel, Philippine superfeatherweight boxing champion Jimrex Jaca won?t be able to face Ivan Valle of Mexico in the undercard of the Manny Pacquiao-Erik Mor…

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Pacquiao’s song to usher in fight

By Joaquin Henson, The Philippine Star Sat, 07 Jan 2006

When Manny Pacquiao climbs into the ring to face Erik Morales on Jan. 21, the song "Para Sa ’Yo Ang Laban Na ’To" will reverberate throughout the 19,000-seat Thomas and Mack Center in Las …

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Buhain off to Japan as WBC fight supervisor; GAB news updates

By Alex A. Paglumotan, GAB Commissioner, PhilBoxing.com Fri, 06 Jan 2006

The ever dynamic Chairman of the Games and Amusements Board Eric R. Buhain is now in Tokyo, Japan for a four-day official trip in order to supervise the conduct of the kYOWA-NAKAJEMA fight. The fight …

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When two Kings meet

By Joaquin Henson, The Philippine Star Thu, 05 Jan 2006

It was instant chemistry when Manny Pacquiao, King of the Ring, and Lito Camo, King of the Novelty Song, met at a coffee shop on Tomas Morato Street in Quezon City a few months ago. They got together …

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Boom Boom to pursue quest for world crown

By Joaquin Henson, The Philippine Star Wed, 04 Jan 2006

Bantamweight sensation Rey "Boom Boom" Bautista’s wish for the new year is to win a world boxing championship for the Philippines. It’s a wish that he knows can only come true with a lot o…

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No kid’s gloves

By Joaquin Henson, The Philippine Star Thu, 29 Dec 2005

When three-time world boxing champion Manny Pacquiao climbs into the ring to face Erik Morales in their epic 12-round rematch in Las Vegas on Jan. 21, he’ll be wearing what are called a puncher&…

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DR. NASSER V. CRUZ: OUTSTANDING RING PHYSICIAN

By Alex A. Paglumotan, GAB Commissioner, PhilBoxing.com Tue, 27 Dec 2005

This writer will not let the Yuletide Season pass without writing about a very important person in our agency, the GAB. This is not a gift, but a tribute to this young man, good friend and topnotch ph…

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Filipinos and Mexicans Can't Wait for the Filipino vs Mexican Boxing World Cup

By Ron Galarpe, PhilBoxing.com Sat, 24 Dec 2005

News or rumors spread out that a boxing world cup pitting Filipinos against Mexicans is on the works and negotiations are underway. However, call it as coincidence if you may, but there is actually a …

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Expert picks Manny by close decision

By Joaquin Henson, The Philippine Star Sat, 24 Dec 2005

Boxing scholar and soothsayer Graham Houston has picked Manny Pacquiao to beat Erik Morales by a close decision in their epic 12-round showdown, called "The Battle," at the Thomas and Mack Center in L…

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JEN BAUTISTA TO SING PHIL ANTHEM IN PACQUIAO-MORALES REMATCH

By Alex A. Paglumotan, GAB Commissioner, PhilBoxing.com Thu, 15 Dec 2005

I felt so proud and happy when I learned of this latest development, thinking that maybe I will be the first to write about this wonderful item. You know why? Lady Luck has just smiled on this young, …

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PABA LAUNCHES WOMAN CHAMPIONSHIP MATCH

By Alex A. Paglumotan, GAB Commissioner, PhilBoxing.com Wed, 14 Dec 2005

Our good friend, the Secretary-General of Pan Asian Boxing Association Mr. Alan Kim from Seoul, South Korea had emailed this writer regarding the December 1st approval by the PABA directorate headed b…

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Viloria sets title defense

By Joaquin Henson, The Philippine Star Wed, 14 Dec 2005

World Boxing Council (WBC) lightflyweight champion Brian Viloria stakes his crown against Mexican veteran Jose Antonio Aguirre in a scheduled 12-round bout at the Alladin Casino in Las Vegas on Feb. 1…

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I HAVE A DREAM ...

By Alex A. Paglumotan, GAB Commissioner, PhilBoxing.com Thu, 08 Dec 2005

In the solemn confinement of my room at a rented apartment here in Manila, with full of serenity conducive to falling asleep as an escape from the humdrum of daily hectic routine, I have dreamed that:…

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GAB congratulates amateur gold medallist boxers

By Alex A. Paglumotan, GAB Commissioner, PhilBoxing.com Mon, 05 Dec 2005

Today as we are about to preside the culmination of the 23rd Southeast Asean Games that we hosted here in the country, we are all united and in solid victory we join our triumphant athletes and offici…

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Near riot mars boxing finals; RP cops 8 golds

By Joaquin Henson, The Philippine Star Sun, 04 Dec 2005

BACOLOD — All hell came close to breaking loose as cooler heads prevented what could have been a full-scale riot in the last fight of the 23rd Southeast Asian Games boxing finals at the Universi…

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Rex “Wakee” Salud: A Brief Chat with the Man the Pacman Has Trusted Nowadays

By Ron Galarpe, PhilBoxing.com Sat, 03 Dec 2005

It was one afternoon last Tuesday that I realized I have to give myself a break and allow my wornout mind to turn again to the sport I love. My day was hard and tough dedicated as always to my current…

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Amateur Boxing, A Prelude to Pro Boxing

By Alex A. Paglumotan, GAB Commissioner, PhilBoxing.com Fri, 02 Dec 2005

Kudos to the Filipino athletes competing in the 23rd SEA Games! For they bring honor not just for themselves, but for the fame and glory of our dear republic. Specifically, our amateur boxers who are …

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A major first

By Alex A. Paglumotan, GAB Commissioner, PhilBoxing.com Tue, 29 Nov 2005

"Those who do not believe things can be done, should allow enough room for those who are willing to do things." As the end of the last quarter of 2005 approaches, the Games and Amusements Board is now…