Friday, 14 August 2026 · Philippines
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LUISITO’S HOMECOMING

By Manny Piñol, PhilBoxing.com Tue, 18 Oct 2005

I am sure there will be no motorcade or grand welcoming party when Luisito Espinosa comes home from America this month to be present at the October 29 benefit boxing event at the San Andres Civic and …

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Hermie sings new tune

By Joaquin Henson, The Philippine Star Tue, 18 Oct 2005

Boxing scholar Hermie Rivera said yesterday he has kissed and made up with three-time world boxing champion Manny Pacquiao over a misunderstanding about a fight prediction he made three years ago. Her…

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Viloria prefers not to fight Rubillar

By Joaquin Henson, The Philippine Star Mon, 17 Oct 2005

World Boxing Council (WBC) lightflyweight champion Brian Viloria said yesterday he would rather not fight No. 1 contender Juanito Rubillar, a fellow Filipino, but if the defense is mandated, he has no…

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Manny’s TV show soon

By Joaquin Henson, The Philippine Star Sun, 16 Oct 2005

Manny Pacquiao will host his own TV show starting Nov. 11 and it promises to be a knockout. Last Friday night, Manny was at the launch of the program called "Manny Pacquiao Sports Idol" and talked abo…

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VILORIA NEXT RP BOXING IDOL

By Manny Piñol, PhilBoxing.com Thu, 13 Oct 2005

My wife, Emily, who is involved in boxing simply because it is my passion, was pleasantly surprised to hear Brian Viloria speak in flawless English as he dedicated his victory over World Boxing Counci…

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REMEMBERING GUADALAJARA

By Manny Piñol, PhilBoxing.com Tue, 11 Oct 2005

It was a long journey that I and my bosom buddy, Recah Trinidad, took from Manila to the City of Guadalajara, Mexico, famous for its beautiful women where even the sidewalk vendor selling peanuts look…

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Much improved Bobby lucky to win

By Joaquin Henson, The Philippine Star Tue, 11 Oct 2005

While it isn’t clear that Bobby Pacquiao deserved the decision to beat Carlos Hernandez in Las Vegas last Saturday (Sunday in Manila), boxing experts are convinced he’s much-improved and r…

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A NIGHT OF YOUNG STARS

By Manny Piñol, PhilBoxing.com Sat, 08 Oct 2005

If you want to see real boxing, you should prepare your one hundred peso bill and line up early at the gates of the San Andres Civic and Sports Center in Manila on October 29. As an old hand in boxing…

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Fighters on stage

By Joaquin Henson, The Philippine Star Fri, 07 Oct 2005

There will be life after boxing for Manny Pacquiao and Brian Viloria for sure. And it could be in show business. During Solar Entertainment’s tribute to the two fighters plus Rey (Boom Boom) Bau…

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Manny to cheer for Bobby

By Joaquin Henson, The Philippine Star Thu, 06 Oct 2005

Manny Pacquiao leaves today to be at ringside when younger brother Bobby takes on former International Boxing Federation (IBF) superfeatherweight champion Carlos (Famoso) Hernandez in a scheduled 10-r…

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Viloria extends stay for grandpa’s wake

By Joaquin Henson, The Philippine Star Wed, 05 Oct 2005

World Boxing Council (WBC) lightflyweight champion Brian Viloria cancelled his departure for Honolulu yesterday after his grandfather Oscar died at dawn from a lingering illness in Narvacan, Ilocos Su…

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WHOA! HOLD YOUR HORSES

By Manny Piñol, PhilBoxing.com Tue, 04 Oct 2005

Whoever thought of including Rey "Boom Boom" Bautista in the elite group of boxing heroes to be honored by President Arroyo Monday must either be ignorant of boxing or involved in a grand scheme to ta…

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MANNY PACQUIAO PRESENTS…

By Manny Piñol, PhilBoxing.com Mon, 03 Oct 2005

If plans do not miscarry, boxing hero Manny Pacquiao will soon be hosting a 90-minute boxing program on ABS CBN. I brought up the idea of a Manny Pacquiao appearance in a boxing program to ABS CBN top…

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Suico would rather face Barrera

By Joaquin Henson, The Philippine Star Fri, 30 Sep 2005

World Boxing Council (WBC) No. 3 superfeatherweight Randy Suico of Mandaue City said yesterday he’s ready to take on champion Marco Antonio Barrera anytime, anywhere and promised to dethrone the…

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Gejon rematch virtually assured

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

No less than World Boxing Association (WBA) international coordinator Renzo Bagnariol of Nicaragua has assured Filipino challenger Eriberto (Yukka) Gejon’s manager Rex (Wakee) Salud of his suppo…