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Palicte says Nietes can't take his power

By Joaquin Henson, PhilBoxing.com Mon, 06 Aug 2018

Aston Palicte brushed aside Donnie Nietes? vast experience as a three-division world champion and said his power will make the difference when they clash for the vacant WBO superflyweight title on HBO…

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Melbourne to host Petalcorin bid

By Joaquin Henson, PhilBoxing.com Sun, 05 Aug 2018

Former WBA interim lightflyweight champion Randy Petalcorin has a chance to gain recognition as a non-provisional titleholder when he battles Nicaragua?s Felix Alvarado for the vacant IBF 108-pound cr…

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Nietes says you can't beat humility

By Joaquin Henson, PhilBoxing.com Tue, 31 Jul 2018

Former WBO minimumweight, WBO lightflyweight and IBF flyweight champion Donnie Nietes said yesterday humility is a pillar of success, pointing out that a positive attitude will propel any athlete to b…

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Saludar to move up in weight

By Joaquin Henson, PhilBoxing.com Mon, 30 Jul 2018

Froilan Saludar. Froilan Saludar is blaming his knockout loss to WBO flyweight champion Sho Kimura in China last Friday to a drastic weight reduction program and will move up to either the 115 or 118-…

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Saludar's dream goes up in smoke

By Joaquin Henson, PhilBoxing.com Sun, 29 Jul 2018

It was supposed to be history in the making as Froilan Saludar sought to join brother Vic as the only Filipino brothers to reign as world boxing champions simultaneously. But last Friday, Saludar?s dr…

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Sniper aims for WBO title tonight

By Joaquin Henson, PhilBoxing.com Fri, 27 Jul 2018

Cotabato del Sur?s Froilan (The Sniper) Saludar bids to join a growing list of Filipino world champions, including younger brother Vic, when he takes on WBO flyweight titlist Sho Kimura of Japan in a …

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Fortune likes Khan for Manny

By Joaquin Henson, PhilBoxing.com Thu, 26 Jul 2018

Australian conditioning coach Justin Fortune prefers Amir Khan to fight WBA welterweight champion Manny Pacquiao next, thumbing down suggestions for the Filipino Senator to face either Vasyl Lomachenk…

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Barriga to vie for vacant throne

By Joaquin Henson, PhilBoxing.com Wed, 25 Jul 2018

The way is clear for IBF No. 1 minimumweight contender Mark Anthony Barriga to battle for the vacant title and it appears that Mexico-born Carlos Licona will be sanctioned as his opponent for the sche…

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Chess boxing, anyone?

By Joaquin Henson, PhilBoxing.com Tue, 24 Jul 2018

Australian conditioning coach Justin Fortune?s wife Tamara Frapasella was in Kuala Lumpur to witness Manny Pacquiao?s win over Lucas Matthyssee for the WBA welterweight title over a week ago. While Fo…

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Floyd's pal backs Manny rematch

By Joaquin Henson, PhilBoxing.com Tue, 24 Jul 2018

GRAND RAPIDS. Four-time world kickboxing champion Dino Newville, who manages a gym supported by Floyd Mayweather, Sr. in this Michigan city, said the other day a rematch between newly-crowned WBA welt…

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Back on the throne

By Joaquin Henson, PhilBoxing.com Sun, 22 Jul 2018

KUALA LUMPUR. It was vintage Manny Pacquiao back in the ring to re-establish himself as one of the world?s most exciting fighters despite his age, demands on his time in the Senate and breaking away f…

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Malaysia raves over Manny

By Joaquin Henson, PhilBoxing.com Sun, 22 Jul 2018

KUALA LUMPUR. Newly-crowned WBA welterweight champion Manny Pacquiao captivated the Malaysian press and fans with his seventh round stoppage of Lucas Matthysse to wrest the 147-pound crown as a look-a…

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Calm corner, calm fighter

By Joaquin Henson, PhilBoxing.com Fri, 20 Jul 2018

KUALA LUMPUR. Conditioning coach Justin Fortune said the key to keeping a fighter clam during a bout is a calm corner and that?s exactly how it was when Manny Pacquiao stopped Lucas Matthysse at 2:43 …

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Donaires in reunion for Super Series?

By Joaquin Henson, PhilBoxing.com Thu, 19 Jul 2018

There?s a possibility that the father-and-son team of Nonito Donaire, Sr. and Jr. may get together again for the World Boxing Super Series where eight of the world?s top bantamweights will compete in …

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Uniting nations through boxing

By Joaquin Henson, PhilBoxing.com Wed, 18 Jul 2018

KUALA LUMPUR. Newly-crowned WBA welterweight champion Manny Pacquiao recently made history by assembling the first boxing card ever to feature fighters from 13 different countries on the same bill. ?I…

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Sleepless nights for Elordes

By Joaquin Henson, PhilBoxing.com Wed, 18 Jul 2018

KUALA LUMPUR. Not too many know that Johnny and Liza Elorde were behind the logistical and physical arrangements of the weigh-in and the ?Fight of Champions? here last weekend. It was no easy task and…

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'Big shot' awaits Manny

By Joaquin Henson, PhilBoxing.com Wed, 18 Jul 2018

KUALA LUMPUR. Head trainer Buboy Fernandez said yesterday newly-crowned WBA welterweight champion Manny Pacquiao has two up to three more fights left before hanging up his gloves and what?s down the r…

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Manny's 105 uppercut did the trick

By Joaquin Henson, PhilBoxing.com Mon, 16 Jul 2018

KUALA LUMPUR. Head trainer Buboy Fernandez said yesterday the punch that set the table for Manny Pacquiao?s seventh round disposal of defending WBA welterweight champion Lucas Matthysse was the left u…

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Matthysse spits out mouthpiece to quit

By Joaquin Henson, PhilBoxing.com Mon, 16 Jul 2018

KUALA LUMPUR. Las Vegas-based referee Kenny Bayless said he waved off the fight when defending WBA welterweight champion Lucas Matthysse spat out his mouthpiece and dropped to one knee, indicating he?…