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"DIE HARD" GABUTAN READY FOR TAKAHIRO SHIGEE SUNDAY NIGHT IN TOKYO, JAPAN

By Carlos Costa, PhilBoxing.com Sat, 24 Aug 2013

In a battle of skilled southpaws, Filipino Diarh "Die Hard" Gabutan (R), and hard-hitting Japanese Takahiro Shigee scaled-in identical weight of 119.50 lbs. (54.2 kgs) in prelude of their non-title su…

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REY MEGRINO, MYUNG HO LEE MAKE WEIGHT IN OSAKA JAPAN; AGUELO IN THE CO-MAIN EVENT

By Carlos Costa, PhilBoxing.com Fri, 23 Aug 2013

In a battle of world-ranked flyweights, Filipino Rey Megri?o (R), the current WBC #12 flyweight from Misamis Occidental tipped the scale at 113.32 lbs (51.400 kgs), while Japanese WBC #15 Myung Ho Lee…

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JHONNY GONZALEZ SHARP FOR ABNER MARES; AIMS AT RE-CAPTURING HIS WBC WORLD TITLE

By Carlos Costa, PhilBoxing.com Wed, 21 Aug 2013

Mexican WBC world title challenger Jhonny Gonzalez looked in great form during public workout ahead of his thrilling tough rumble against compatriot Abner Mares this coming Saturday (Aug 24) in Carson…

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Did Justin Fortune bring Drian Francisco to an Insect Specialist?

By Rich Mazon, PhilBoxing.com Wed, 21 Aug 2013

Francisco. After a failed bid to win against a formidable opposition last month, Drian Francisco is back at the gym of his trainer, Justin Fortune in Los Angeles. According to a recent article in this…

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SANTA CRUZ VS TERRAZAS: FULL-SWING ACTION THIS SATURDAY IN CARSON, CALIF.

By Carlos Costa, PhilBoxing.com Tue, 20 Aug 2013

The co-main event of the thrilling Abner Mares vs Jhonny Gonzalez for the WBC Featherweight Title couldn't be better: an all out war between two of the very best super bantamweights in the planet, Mex…

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Ana Julaton and Allan Tremblay share a unique bond in the midst boxing?s cutthroat landscape

By Rich Mazon, PhilBoxing.com Sat, 17 Aug 2013

Ana Julaton?s extended layoff from the ring can be traced to a variety of factors. Promoters are reluctant to pit their boxers against a proven former champ like Julaton, viewing as her as a big risk …

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Cleverly vs. Kovalev: Is Nathan clever enough to deal with the pressure?

By Chris Carlson, PhilBoxing.com Fri, 16 Aug 2013

This Saturday on HBO Nathan Cleverly and Sergey Kovalev will get their biggest test to date when they collide in the ring live from Cardiff, Wales. The stage is set, both men unbeaten and fell ready t…

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NATURALIZATION: IS IT THE FINAL SOLUTION TO OUR ATHLETIC WOES?

By Ed de la Vega, DDS, PhilBoxing.com Tue, 13 Aug 2013

The recently concluded FIBA Asia Championship Games held in Manila once again confirmed a couple of interesting albeit previously known facts that were practically ignored for time immemorial in the P…

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Has HBO?s The Fight Game with Jim Lampley been more hype than fight?

By Chris Carlson, PhilBoxing.com Fri, 09 Aug 2013

Lampley. May 12, 2012 was the day HBO Sports debut The Fight Game with Jim Lampley. Many fans, including myself were excited for boxing to have a show with detail that would help exploit issues, and c…

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DOING THE RIGHT THING

By Rene Bonsubre, Jr., PhilBoxing.com Fri, 09 Aug 2013

News stories about high-profile athletes testing positive for anabolic steroids and other performance enhancing drugs have resurfaced in recent days. This will remain a cause for concern in the years …

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HIGHLAND FIGHTERS IN TITLE FIGHTS; MERLIN TO CHINA, MEGRINO TO JAPAN, HANDIG TO MEXICO

By Carlos Costa, PhilBoxing.com Wed, 07 Aug 2013

Further to the recent draw of flyweight Ben Mananquil (9-0-1, 2 KOs) in Thailand, Highland boxers continue seeing action in international arenas through the month of August: JILO MERLIN VS QIU XIAO JU…

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INSIDE SPORTS - "MELINDO A CLASS ACT"

By Ronnie Nathanielsz, PhilBoxing.com Sat, 03 Aug 2013

There are times in the world of boxing that a loser in many ways turns out to be a winner in that while he may not get the judges? decision in the ring, the manner in which he fought the good fight an…

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TOMOKI ROCKS AMBUNDA AND CEBU (PHOTOS)

By Rene Bonsubre, Jr., PhilBoxing.com Fri, 02 Aug 2013

CEBU CITY ? The huge Japanese contingent transformed the Waterfront Hotel into a Little Tokyo with their banners, flags and lustful cheers. Tomoki Kameda did not disappoint his countrymen with his bri…

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MANANQUIL HITS THAILAND TO CHALLENGE KWANPICHIT FOR WBO ORIENTAL FLYWEIGHT TITLE

By Carlos Costa, PhilBoxing.com Thu, 01 Aug 2013

Undefeated Filipino flyweight Ben Mananquil (9-0, 2 KO's) of Zamboanga del Norte, now living in Las Pi?as, Metro Manila, has arrived in Bangkok ahead of his tough clash against experienced world-rated…

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Champ?s camp pays tribute to Milan

By Joaquin Henson, The Philippine Star Thu, 01 Aug 2013

MANILA, Philippines - The lopsided margins in the judges? scorecards weren?t indicative of what went on in the ring when Mexico?s Juan Francisco Estrada outpointed previously unbeaten Milan Melindo of…

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?PICTURE FRAME?

By Rich Mazon, PhilBoxing.com Wed, 31 Jul 2013

Instead of showing our Filipino athletes who were fighting in Macau last Saturday, ABS CBN was showing a ?Tagalized? version of a Chinese or Korean movie of sorts on its Studio 23 channel while its ma…

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KAMEDA, AMBUNDA AND HISTORY

By Rene Bonsubre, Jr., PhilBoxing.com Wed, 31 Jul 2013

CEBU ? I was a bit sceptical when I first heard about the idea that a Japanese would be challenging a Namibian for a world title here in Cebu. It is true that Cebu boxing fans are different from the r…

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A BATTLE FOR LIFE-CHANGING TITLE BELTS

By Rene Bonsubre, Jr., PhilBoxing.com Fri, 26 Jul 2013

MACAU ? Winning a world championship would be the apex of achievement for most athletes. But for boxers, it has always meant something more. Most of them come from the dire depths of poverty. They spe…

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ESTRADA VS MELINDO: A MAKE OR BREAK BATTLE FOR TWO WORLD TITLES (PHOTOS)

By Carlos Costa, PhilBoxing.com Thu, 25 Jul 2013

Mexican WBA/WBO world champion Juan Francisco "El Gallo" Estrada and unbeaten Filipino challenger Milan Melindo grabbed the spotlight today (Thursday) at The Venetian Hotel in Macau as the two top fly…