Thursday, 06 August 2026 · Philippines
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ALA?s animal farm

By Joaquin Henson, The Philippine Star Wed, 04 Dec 2013

The ALA stable?s two world champions are named after animals. WBO minimumweight titlist Merlito Sabillo is the Tiger while WBO lightflyweight king Donnie Nietes is the Snake. They were let loose in th…

HIV AND THE FIGHT GAME
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HIV AND THE FIGHT GAME

By Rene Bonsubre, Jr., PhilBoxing.com Sun, 01 Dec 2013

December 1 is World AIDS Day. For a quarter of a century, this day has served as as an occasion to raise public awareness and educate people about the continuing spread of the Human Immunodeficiency V…

Manny?s back on track
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Manny?s back on track

By Joaquin Henson, PhilBoxing.com Sun, 01 Dec 2013

Coming off nearly a one-year layoff and two setbacks in a row, Manny Pacquiao knew losing wasn?t an option in battling roughhouser Brandon (BamBam) Rios at the Cotai Arena inside the Venetian Resort H…

Unbeaten fighters could steal show
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Unbeaten fighters could steal show

By Joaquin Henson, The Philippine Star Sat, 30 Nov 2013

MANILA, Philippines - In a showdown between unbeaten fighters, WBO minimumweight champion Merlito Sabillo takes on Nicaraguan No. 1 challenger Carlos Buitrago and the consensus is the 12-round bout wi…

NOTES FROM MACAU
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NOTES FROM MACAU

By Rich Mazon, PhilBoxing.com Sat, 30 Nov 2013

The recently concluded mega fight between superstars Manny Pacquiao and Brandon Rios in Macao, China was a rousing success. And I had the great privilege of covering the fight dubbed as "The Clash in …

MANNY READY FOR MAYWEATHER?
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MANNY READY FOR MAYWEATHER?

By Joaquin Henson, PhilBoxing.com Fri, 29 Nov 2013

Floyd Mayweather, Sr. said the other day Manny Pacquiao looked impressive in beating Brandon Rios in Macau because BamBam had nothing to show and dared the Filipino icon to face either Robert (The Gho…

Back to the US for Manny?
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Back to the US for Manny?

By Joaquin Henson, PhilBoxing.com Fri, 29 Nov 2013

It appears likely that with his career resurrected, Manny Pacquiao will make a triumphant return to Las Vegas for his next fight, tentatively on April 12, and the opponent could be WBO welterweight ch…

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Aljoe?s latest discovery

By Joaquin Henson, The Philippine Star Fri, 29 Nov 2013

Aljoe Jaro has unveiled a new world title prospect in Hong Kong?s Rex Tso Sing-yu and the Binangonan, Rizal, retired fighter ? now a successful promoter, manager and trainer ? is open to the idea of T…

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Finally, recognition for Nietes

By Joaquin Henson, The Philippine Star Fri, 29 Nov 2013

WBO lightflyweight champion Donnie (Ahas) Nietes broke into the top 100 pound-for-pound ratings by The Ring Magazine at No. 69 and is out to prove he deserves the citation in staking his crown against…

SOMETHING FISHY IS GOING ON
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SOMETHING FISHY IS GOING ON

By Rich Mazon, PhilBoxing.com Wed, 27 Nov 2013

When something smells rotten, it is always likely that something dubious is causing this odor. The recent actions of the Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR), the tax arm of the Philippines, against Manny…

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Manny brings back Oscar tiff

By Joaquin Henson, The Philippine Star Wed, 27 Nov 2013

MACAU ? Manny Pacquiao?s decisive win over Brandon Rios reminded trainer Freddie Roach of the Filipino icon?s masterful showing in thrashing Oscar de la Hoya five years ago even though BamBam finished…

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More speed, less power

By Joaquin Henson, The Philippine Star Wed, 27 Nov 2013

MACAU ? It was Manny Pacquiao?s speed, not power, that led to Brandon Rios? crushing defeat at the Cotai Arena inside the Venetian Resort Hotel here last Sunday morning. A lot of fans were dismayed th…

A LION IN WINTER, BUT STILL A LION
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A LION IN WINTER, BUT STILL A LION

By Rene Bonsubre, Jr., PhilBoxing.com Tue, 26 Nov 2013

A badly wounded Philippines got a much needed dose of morphine Sunday when Manny Pacquiao returned to the ring and easily beat Brandon Rios in Macau. It was not the spectacular knockout that most Fili…

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Why Rios stayed on his feet

By Joaquin Henson, The Philippine Star Tue, 26 Nov 2013

MACAU ? Manny Pacquiao failed to knock out Brandon Rios in their 12-round bout for the vacant WBO International welterweight crown at the Cotai Arena inside the Venetian Resort Hotel here Sunday morni…

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Manny takes pity on Rios

By Joaquin Henson, The Philippine Star Mon, 25 Nov 2013

MACAU ? Freddie Roach said yesterday Manny Pacquiao could?ve taken Brandon Rios out in the last two rounds but let him off the hook because he took pity on the brawler nicknamed ?BamBam? in their bout…

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Manny leaves future up to Bob

By Joaquin Henson, The Philippine Star Mon, 25 Nov 2013

MACAU ? With a glint in his eye, Manny Pacquiao declined to reveal whom he?d like to fight next and left the decision up to Top Rank chairman Bob Arum. One of the candidates, WBO lightwelterweight cha…

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Factors of consequence

By Joaquin Henson, The Philippine Star Sun, 24 Nov 2013

MACAU ? Breaking down the facts and figures of the fight between Manny Pacquiao and Brandon Rios at the Cotai Arena in the Venetian Resort Hotel here this morning, you end up analyzing how they measur…