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GAB cracks down

By Joaquin Henson, PhilBoxing.com Wed, 12 Jul 2017

GAB chairman Mitra. GAB chairman Abraham Mitra is taking bold steps to restore the integrity of the fight game and crack down on unscrupulous fixers who exploit Filipino boxers to put their lives at r…

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Pinoy Pride 41: Fights Recap + New Fight Photos

By Carlos Costa, PhilBoxing.com Wed, 12 Jul 2017

CEBU CITY, Philippines -- The knockout-filled Pinoy Pride 41: New Generation Warriors Saturday night (July 8) here in Cebu was a thrilling success with fight fans in attendance having a terrific boxin…

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Davao parade set for Ancajas

By Joaquin Henson, PhilBoxing.com Mon, 10 Jul 2017

A ticker-tape parade awaits IBF superflyweight champion Jerwin Ancajas as GAB commissioner for administration and finance Fritz Gaston yesterday confirmed on advice of Mayor Sara Duterte?s staff that …

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It?s not over for Manny

By Joaquin Henson, PhilBoxing.com Mon, 10 Jul 2017

BRISBANE. It wouldn?t be like Manny Pacquiao to walk away from a controversial loss and end his storybook boxing career on a sour note. So true to form, the fighting Senator has decided to exercise hi…

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No more animosity, please

By Joaquin Henson, PhilBoxing.com Sun, 09 Jul 2017

Now that WBO president Francisco Valcarcel has ordered a review of the scoring of the ?Battle of Brisbane,? let?s all just wait for the findings of the handpicked five-man neutral panel tasked to reva…

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Roldan no stranger to Pinoys

By Joaquin Henson, PhilBoxing.com Fri, 07 Jul 2017

Waleska Roldan, the female boxing judge who?s been severely bashed in media for scoring a lopsided 117-111 for Jeff Horn in the Australian?s win over Manny Pacquiao by unanimous decision to wrest the …

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Nelson in the spotlight

By Joaquin Henson, PhilBoxing.com Thu, 06 Jul 2017

The referee who worked the WBO welterweight title fight between Manny Pacquiao and Jeff Horn in Brisbane last Sunday is suddenly the most-talked-about figure in boxing today. Mark Nelson, 52, has been…

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Did Nelson lose control?

By Joaquin Henson, PhilBoxing.com Thu, 06 Jul 2017

Veteran international boxing referee Bruce McTavish said yesterday Jeff Horn should have been severely warned or deducted points for employing dirty tactics in roughhousing Manny Pacquiao and chastise…

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Roach says Manny was short-changed; retiring is an option

By Joaquin Henson, PhilBoxing.com Thu, 06 Jul 2017

BRISBANE. Hall of Fame boxing coach Freddie Roach said Manny Pacquiao was short-changed by the judges and referee Mark Nelson failed to keep order in the ring as Jeff Horn brawled his way to a unanimo…

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Arum backs fight judges

By Joaquin Henson, PhilBoxing.com Wed, 05 Jul 2017

BRISBANE -- Top Rank CEO Bob Arum vouched the other day for the honesty of the three judges in Manny Pacquiao?s loss on points to Jeff Horn and said if they were in any way swayed by the hometown crow…

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?Battle of Brisbane? by the numbers

By Joaquin Henson, PhilBoxing.com Wed, 05 Jul 2017

Here?s a review of the numbers that told the story of the ?Battle of Brisbane? between Manny Pacquiao and Jeff Horn at the Suncorp Stadium last Sunday. 51,025----attendance announced for the card that…

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Where is rematch headed?

By Joaquin Henson, PhilBoxing.com Wed, 05 Jul 2017

Top Rank CEO Bob Arum has confirmed a rematch clause that assures Manny Pacquiao of a chance for redemption in case he exercises his option to face newly-crowned WBO welterweight champion Jeff Horn in…

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Ex-Aussie champ picks Manny

By Joaquin Henson, PhilBoxing.com Sun, 25 Jun 2017

Former Australian flyweight and bantamweight champion Todd Makelim said the other day a decision may not be necessary in WBO welterweight champion Manny Pacquiao?s title defense against challenger Jef…

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Ancajas won?t let Manny down

By Joaquin Henson, PhilBoxing.com Sat, 24 Jun 2017

IBF superflyweight champion Jerwin Ancajas said yesterday he assured Manny Pacquiao of an impressive performance against challenger Teiru Kinoshita in the second defense of his crown and promised not …

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Manny?s sparmate tougher than Horn

By Joaquin Henson, PhilBoxing.com Sat, 24 Jun 2017

Not meaning to belittle Jeff Horn but Australian strength and conditioning coach Justin Fortune said in his honest assessment, WBO welterweight champion Manny Pacquiao?s sparmate George Kambosos would…

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Results from Laguna: Onggocan Stops Pantilgan in 9 to Retain IBF Youth Belt

By Carlos Costa, PhilBoxing.com Sat, 24 Jun 2017

Filipino IBF Youth Champ "El Rapido" Robert Onggocan (9-1, 5 KO's) successfully defended for the first time his recently acquired Red/Gold IBF Flyweight Youth Crown by stopping spirited heavy-handed C…

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Ancajas won?t let Pacquiao down

By Joaquin Henson, The Philippine Star Thu, 22 Jun 2017

MANILA, Philippines - IBF superflyweight champion Jerwin Ancajas said yesterday he assured Manny Pacquiao of an impressive performance against challenger Teiru Kinoshita in the second defense of his c…

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Fortune says Manny on track for Horn

By Joaquin Henson, The Philippine Star Sat, 17 Jun 2017

MANILA, Philippines - Australian conditioning coach Justin Fortune said yesterday WBO welterweight champion Manny Pacquiao will be ready to go beyond the distance against challenger Jeff Horn when the…

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Star-studded 2017 NBA Finals at The Q

By Homer D. Sayson, PhilBoxing.com Sat, 10 Jun 2017

CLEVELAND -- For the 10th time in as many years, PhilBoxing.com's NBA page writers have been credentialed to cover the NBA Finals. In this year's championship series, writers Joan Secuya-Medida and He…