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For the record

By Joaquin Henson, PhilBoxing.com Sun, 27 Sep 2020

The WBO bantamweight title fight between defending champion JohnRiel Casimero of Ormoc City and Ghanaian Duke Micah in Connecticut this morning (Manila time) is only the third championship bout involv…

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Casimero picked over Micah

By Joaquin Henson, PhilBoxing.com Sun, 27 Sep 2020

WBO bantamweight champion JohnRiel Casimero is a solid 7-1 favorite to dispose of unbeaten Ghanaian challenger Duke Micah in their scheduled 12-round title fight on Showtime pay-per-view at the Mohega…

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Casimero locked and loaded

By Joaquin Henson, PhilBoxing.com Fri, 25 Sep 2020

JohnRiel Casimero (left) and MP Promotions head Sean Gibbons. WBO bantamweight champion JohnRiel Casimero is in Connecticut where he’ll take on unbeaten New York-based Ghanaian challenger Duke Micah i…

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Magsayo awaits new foe

By Joaquin Henson, PhilBoxing.com Wed, 16 Sep 2020

Magsayo (L) with trainer Freddie Roach. IBF No. 4 featherweight Mark Magsayo will face a still unidentified opponent at the Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles on Oct. 3 but couldn’t care less whom he ba…

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Bones to work Casimero’s corner

By Joaquin Henson, PhilBoxing.com Sat, 12 Sep 2020

Former WBA superbantamweight champion Clarence (Bones) Adams will be the chief second in WBO bantamweight titleholder JohnRiel Casimero’s corner when the Ormoc slugger stakes his crown against unbeate…

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Jerwin all out for Lakers

By Joaquin Henson, PhilBoxing.com Thu, 10 Sep 2020

Ancajas. IBF superflyweight champion Jerwin Ancajas has been a LeBron James fan since the Chosen One was an NBA rookie with the Cleveland Cavaliers in 2003-04. Throughout LeBron’s career, Ancajas stay…

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Ancajas defers move to bantam

By Joaquin Henson, PhilBoxing.com Wed, 02 Sep 2020

Ancajas (C) takes a selfie with Jimenez (L) and Gibbons (R) IBF superflyweight champion Jerwin Ancajas is in no hurry to move up to the bantamweight division even as some quarters are calling for him …

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Relief in boxing distress

By Joaquin Henson, PhilBoxing.com Thu, 27 Aug 2020

Giemel Magramo (C) with Liza (L) and Johnny Elorde. The pandemic has jeopardized WBO No. 1 flyweight contender Giemel Magramo’s bid to fight for the vacant throne as his battle against No. 2 Junto Nak…

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60 days before Marcial fights

By Joaquin Henson, PhilBoxing.com Wed, 26 Aug 2020

Eumir Marcial (aiming) in airsoft games with Jerwin Ancajas. Tokyo Olympic middleweight boxing qualifier Eumir Marcial can fly to the US anytime but his departure from Manila will depend on when Al Ha…

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It’s make or break for Magsayo

By Joaquin Henson, PhilBoxing.com Tue, 25 Aug 2020

Magsayo (L) and Haro (R). IBF No. 4 and WBC No. 5 featherweight contender Mark Magsayo could’ve signed for a world title crack on Sept. 19 but MP Promotions head Sean Gibbons held back to give the Tac…

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End of an Era: ALA Bows Out

By Joaquin Henson, PhilBoxing.com Thu, 20 Aug 2020

Michael Aldeguer (L) receives an award from the WBO. The fabled ALA Boxing stable is down for the count with chief TV backer ABS-CBN’s closure and the curse of the pandemic wreaking havoc on the viabi…

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Casimero foe unveiled

By Joaquin Henson, PhilBoxing.com Tue, 18 Aug 2020

MP Promotions head Sean Gibbons yesterday ended speculation on who will challenge WBO bantamweight champion JohnRiel Casimero in Connecticut on Sept. 26, pulling a rabbit out of his hat to name unbeat…

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Casimero sets title defense

By Joaquin Henson, PhilBoxing.com Mon, 17 Aug 2020

There’s no turning back for WBO bantamweight champion JohnRiel Casimero. A unification showdown with super WBA/IBF titlist Naoya Inoue was supposed to be held in Las Vegas last April 25 but the pandem…

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Bridges of compassion

By Joaquin Henson, PhilBoxing.com Wed, 12 Aug 2020

Robert Bridges. Social media trendsetter and author Ken Poirot once said “build a bridge by extending your hand.” It’s an appropriate quote considering referee/judge Robert Bridges was one of five men…

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WBC cites Pinoy ‘Heroes of Humanity’

By Joaquin Henson, PhilBoxing.com Mon, 10 Aug 2020

The World Boxing Council (WBC) paid tribute to Sen. Manny Pacquiao, GAB chairman Baham Mitra, referee Bruce McTavish, referee Robert Bridges and lightweight contender Mercito Gesta as “Heroes of Human…

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Don’t sell Manny short

By Joaquin Henson, PhilBoxing.com Wed, 05 Aug 2020

The London weekly trade magazine Boxing News recently took a close look at the world’s top 10 welterweights and came to the conclusion that reigning super WBA champion Manny Pacquiao is only the fourt…

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Dangerous foe likely for Magsayo

By Joaquin Henson, PhilBoxing.com Sat, 01 Aug 2020

Mark Magsayo (right) and JohnRiel Casimero in Redondo Beach, near L. A., on a fishing expedition. A fighter who sent an opponent to a hospital and into retirement three years ago is likely to face IBF…

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Daza backs Garcia for Hall of Fame

By Joaquin Henson, PhilBoxing.com Thu, 30 Jul 2020

ABAP vice chairman Raul Daza is a man of integrity, action and principles. During a long distinguished career as a public servant, he never changed political colors, staying loyal to the Liberal Party…

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Adams predicts Donaire win by KO

By Joaquin Henson, PhilBoxing.com Mon, 27 Jul 2020

There’s no doubt in former US Olympic boxing coach Kenny Adams’ mind that Nonito Donaire, Jr. will knock out defending WBC bantamweight champion Nordine Oubaali of France when they clash in a 12-round…