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Reaching out to Manny

By Joaquin Henson, The Philippine Star Tue, 04 Oct 2016

The Department of Neurosciences of the Makati Medical Center is moving heaven and earth to provide more services to indigent patients who require specialized attention for brain afflictions with head …

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Roach says Manny still packs a wallop

By Joaquin Henson, The Philippine Star Fri, 30 Sep 2016

MANILA, Philippines - Celebrated Hall of Fame boxing trainer Freddie Roach said yesterday if there is speculation that Manny Pacquiao has lost his power because of age, he?s convinced the doubts are w…

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Jury still out on Nietes

By Joaquin Henson, The Philippine Star Tue, 27 Sep 2016

No question, Donnie Nietes was the superior fighter as he easily outpointed fading former WBC lightflyweight champion Edgar Sosa of Mexico in their 12-round bout at the StubHub Center in Carson, Calif…

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New challenge for Nietes

By Joaquin Henson, PhilBoxing.com Sun, 25 Sep 2016

The Philippines? longest uninterrupted reigning world champion Donnie Nietes is now without a title. He relinquished the WBO lightflyweight crown recently to move up to the 112-pound division in a que…

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Magdaleno says it won?t go past eight

By Joaquin Henson, PhilBoxing.com Sat, 24 Sep 2016

Unbeaten challenger Jessie Magdaleno is convinced his youth will be the key to overpower defending WBO superbantamweight champion Nonito Donaire, Jr. in their 12-round title bout at the Thomas and Mac…

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Refusing to lose

By Joaquin Henson, PhilBoxing.com Tue, 20 Sep 2016

It wasn?t easy for Marlon Tapales to win over defending WBO bantamweight champion Pungluang Sor Singyu in Ayutthaya late last July but as the saying goes, if there?s a will, there?s a way. Tapales, 24…

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Tapales faces unbeaten Japanese foe

By Joaquin Henson, PhilBoxing.com Mon, 19 Sep 2016

Tapales. WBO bantamweight champion Marlon Tapales of Lanao del Norte hasn?t lost in three fights in Japan and intends to preserve his streak when he stakes his crown against unbeaten No. 12 contender …

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Manny has more to lose

By Joaquin Henson, The Philippine Star Fri, 16 Sep 2016

The Ring Magazine recently came out with a list of the 10 greatest living fighters in the world today. Writer Michael Rosenthal said The Ring editors consulted with ?knowledgeable contributors? in mak…

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Time running out on Sonsona

By Joaquin Henson, PhilBoxing.com Thu, 15 Sep 2016

Sammy Gello-ani has been involved in boxing for nearly 30 years, starting out as Tony Aldeguer?s right-hand man with the ALA Boxing Gym in 1987. He eventually went on his own, matchmaking, promoting a…

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Cuban brings out best in Donaire

By Joaquin Henson, PhilBoxing.com Thu, 15 Sep 2016

Salas. WBO superbantamweight champion Nonito Donaire, Jr. has now worked eight training sessions over the last two weeks with new Cuban coach Ismael Salas and the progress is evident in preparing for …

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Champ hopes to meet Duterte

By Joaquin Henson, PhilBoxing.com Tue, 13 Sep 2016

Fresh from halting English challenger Charlie Edwards in London over the weekend, IBF flyweight champion Johnriel Casimero said yesterday his dream is to meet President Duterte because he admires the …

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Pokemon punch did it for Casimero

By Joaquin Henson, PhilBoxing.com Mon, 12 Sep 2016

IBF flyweight champion Johnriel (Tata) Casimero made good on his promise to dispose of English challenger Charlie Edwards with what he calls his Pokemon Pikachu punch and impressed the hostile fans in…

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ANOTHER ROAD VICTORY FOR CASIMERO

By Rene Bonsubre, Jr., PhilBoxing.com Mon, 12 Sep 2016

John Riel Casimero recorded his seventh overseas conquest in London, England, with a tenth round TKO win over British challenger Charlie Edwards. This was the first defense of his IBF world flyweight …

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A coincidence 33 years apart

By Joaquin Henson, PhilBoxing.com Sun, 11 Sep 2016

At first, IBF flyweight champion Johnriel Casimero's trainer Jhun Agrabio thought it was the first world title fight won by a Filipino in London. But over the phone a few hours ago, I mentioned that i…

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Long, hard road to top for Ancajas

By Joaquin Henson, PhilBoxing.com Sun, 11 Sep 2016

Newly-crowned IBF superflyweight champion Jerwin (Pretty Boy) Ancajas of Panabo, Davao del Norte, went through hard times to reach the top and now that he?s king of the world, it won?t be easy dislodg…

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Casimero vows to put foe to sleep

By Joaquin Henson, PhilBoxing.com Sat, 10 Sep 2016

IBF flyweight champion John Riel (Tata) Casimero will unveil a new knockout punch he calls the Pokemon Pikachu in his defense against Charlie Edwards at the O2 Arena in London tonight (tomorrow mornin…

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CAN CASIMERO CONTINUE TO CONQUER ON THE ROAD?

By Rene Bonsubre, Jr., PhilBoxing.com Sat, 10 Sep 2016

The battle is half won. John Riel Casimero beat the scales and was able to make weight for his IBF flyweight title defense against British challenger Charlie Edwards. Casimero?s trainer Jun Agrabio, i…

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Will Vargas spoil Manny?s party?

By Joaquin Henson, The Philippine Star Thu, 08 Sep 2016

Sen. Manny Pacquiao is out to regain the WBO welterweight title which he has held twice before and defending champion Jessie Vargas stands in the way of another reign on the throne. On Nov. 5, they fa…

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SALA SA INIT... SALA SA LAMIG: KAMBAL NA RESPONSIBILIDAD

By Eddie Alinea, PhilBoxing.com Wed, 07 Sep 2016

Simula na ang mga sakripisyong nadghihintay sa magiting nating boksingerong si Manny Pacquiao para gampanan ang kambal niyang responsibilidad bilang mandirigma sa ibabaw ng lona at ang pagiging mambab…