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Boxing guru still slugging

By Joaquin Henson, PhilBoxing.com Sun, 19 Mar 2023

Lito Mondejar has been involved in the boxing business for over half a century and now at 87, he’s still slugging it out. The fabled L&M Gym on Paquita Street, Sampaloc, was owned and operated by the …

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Iceman strikes in Lagao

By Joaquin Henson, PhilBoxing.com Wed, 15 Mar 2023

Presco Carcosia survived a flash knockdown in the first round and stayed busy the rest of the way to eke out a split decision over Arnel Baconaje for the vacant Philippine Boxing Federation superfeath…

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Pacquiao plans international MPBL

By Joaquin Henson, PhilBoxing.com Mon, 13 Mar 2023

GAB chairman Atty. Richard Clarin (L) talks to Manny Pacquiao (R) in General Santos City. Eight-division world boxing champion Manny Pacquiao has plans to bring MPBL to a worldwide audience and it may…

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No SEA Games for Marcial

By Joaquin Henson, PhilBoxing.com Mon, 13 Mar 2023

Tokyo Olympic middleweight boxing bronze medalist Eumir Marcial yesterday confirmed he won’t join the Philippine team competing in the coming Cambodia SEA Games and plans to return to Las Vegas next m…

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Positive note despite Sofia wipeout

By Joaquin Henson, PhilBoxing.com Sat, 11 Mar 2023

None of the 10 fighters representing the Philippines in the recent 74th Stradja International Championships in Sofia, Bulgaria, took a podium finish but ABAP secretary-general Marcus Manalo said the h…

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Tszyu vs. Harrison: Fresh Blood or Jermell Charlo Trilogy?

By Chris Carlson, PhilBoxing.com Sat, 11 Mar 2023

The battle to face undisputed champion Jermell Charlo takes place this Saturday night broadcasting stateside on Showtime. In the main event Tim Tszyu faces Tony Harrison in what appears to be a very c…

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Marvin returns to SEA Games

By Joaquin Henson, PhilBoxing.com Fri, 10 Mar 2023

John Marvin. Fil-British fighter John Marvin has locked up a slot in the 80kg division on the Philippine boxing team competing in the SEA Games in Cambodia on May 5-17 and flew in from London last Tue…

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Victim of injustice

By Joaquin Henson, PhilBoxing.com Thu, 09 Mar 2023

MP Promotions head Sean Gibbons called it a joke and said the judging in the Mark Magsayo-Brandon Figueroa 12-round fight for the interim WBC featherweight title was ridiculous at the Toyota Arena in …

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Figueroa vs. Magsayo: Featherweights Duke it out on Showtime

By Chris Carlson, PhilBoxing.com Sat, 04 Mar 2023

When Brandon Figueroa and Mark Magsayo bang gloves and the first bell rings you can expect these two warriors to engage early and often. If there is a feeling out process it will be quick and by the e…

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Kalilangan Festival in full blast

By Joaquin Henson, PhilBoxing.com Sun, 26 Feb 2023

After a two-year hiatus due to the pandemic, the 34th celebration of the week-long Kalilangan Festival reeled off in General Santos City last Monday and will end in closing ceremonies tomorrow. The an…

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Matias vs. Ponce: Can’t Miss Scrap Brings Heat To Chilly Minneapolis

By Chris Carlson, PhilBoxing.com Sat, 25 Feb 2023

This Saturday night from bitter cold Minnesota, Subriel Matias takes on Jeremias Ponce headlining a tripleheader. The main event should produce enough heat in the ring to warm the audience in attendan…

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Stablemates go for world titles

By Joaquin Henson, PhilBoxing.com Tue, 21 Feb 2023

Marlon Tapales and Jade Bornea are on a mission to become world champions with the dream of fighting for the crown soon to come true. Tapales, 30, will challenge IBF superbantamweight titlist Murodjon…

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Wood vs. Lara: Can Leigh Wood Pull Another Rabbit Out His Hat?

By Chris Carlson, PhilBoxing.com Sat, 18 Feb 2023

This Saturday Leigh Wood squares off against Mauricio Lara at the Nottingham Arena, streaming live on DAZN. We’ve seen a few upsets thus far in 2023. From Liam Smith to last week O’Shaquie Foster, who…

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ABAP tests boxers in Bulgaria

By Joaquin Henson, PhilBoxing.com Sat, 18 Feb 2023

Who will make it to the Philippine boxing team at the Cambodia SEA Games in May may be determined by the performance of 10 fighters seeing action in the 74th Strandja International Tournament in Sofia…

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Demolition job by Marcial

By Joaquin Henson, PhilBoxing.com Mon, 13 Feb 2023

Marcial drops Villalba with a body shot. It didn’t take long for Tokyo Olympic bronze medalist Eumir Marcial to assert his mastery over Argentina’s Ricardo Villalba at the Alamodome in San Antonio, Te…

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Marcial to rely on power, timing

By Joaquin Henson, PhilBoxing.com Sun, 12 Feb 2023

Team Marcial arrives at Alamodome in Texas on fight night. Tokyo Olympic bronze medalist Eumir Marcial will rely on his power and timing to upend Argentinian veteran Ricardo Ruben (Bebo) Villalba in t…

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Vargas vs. Foster: O’Shaquie’s Underdog Perception Rapidly Shrinking

By Chris Carlson, PhilBoxing.com Fri, 10 Feb 2023

In one corner we have a Rey Vargas vying for his 3rd title in three weight classes. In the other corner is O’Shaquie Foster a fighter many believe to be undervalued in this 130-pound division matchup.…

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Tough veteran for Marcial

By Joaquin Henson, PhilBoxing.com Fri, 10 Feb 2023

Tokyo Olympic bronze medalist Eumir Marcial battles rugged Argentinian Ricardo Ruben (Bebo) Villalba in an eight-round tussle at the Alamodome in San Antonio, Texas, Saturday night (Sunday morning, Ma…

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Boxing Spring Schedule has Sprung with More to Come

By Chris Carlson, PhilBoxing.com Sun, 05 Feb 2023

The way the boxing schedule petered out down the stretch of 2022 combined with fights that weren’t made to close the year has everyone who follows the sport in a bit of a funk. The first half of the y…