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Rodel Mayol: A question of Capability rather than Ability
10 Jun 2009

There is no doubt that Rodel Mayol has the ability to upset Ivan Calderon in their coming fight on June 13 (June 14 in Manila) but ability is just one of the necessary attributes, capability is anothe

Martinez is One Serious Tough Fight for Gerry
21 Oct 2006

Gerry Peñalosa of the Philippines and Mauricio Martinez of Panama have one common denominator in their careers and that is against former WBO bantamweight titlist Ratanachai Sor Vorapin of Thailand. Peñalosa won o

Narvaez on Flores: "I do not even know if he is black, white, low or high"
05 Aug 2006

Omar Andres Narvaez Several weeks back, reports came out of Argentina that reigning WBO Flyweight champion Omar Andres Narvaez does not know much of his Filipino opponent Rexon Flores. Narvaez was quoted saying “I do not e

Suico Will Face a “Baby Bull” Fresher and Quicker Than Jauregui
11 Jul 2006
Randy “Kamaong Bato” Suico will finally get his chance for a world title as he battles Juan “Baby Bull” Diaz on July 15 at the MGM Grand Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas, Nevada. The Suico-Diaz WBA Lightweight title bout is the chief undercard of the Mosley-Vargas II main attracti

Are we aware of Tomas Rojas?
01 Jul 2006

Tomas Rojas delivered a left against Jose Nieves. A total of 14 Filipino boxers will see action on July 2 at the historic Araneta Coliseum that probably would be the biggest boxing spectacle in the country since the “Thrilla

Eagle Kyowa is a formidable foe for Mayol
06 May 2006
For most Filipino boxing fans who are familiar with Rodel Mayol, it will always be natural to think that they are already assured of another Filipino world champion in the offing. There is no doubt from Filipino boxing aficionados and even from this writer, that Rodel Mayol is the second best Filipi

Who is the “Raging Bull” for the “Prince”?
23 Feb 2006
Vic Darchinyan was an amateur boxing hero in his native Armenia and with the pride that he gave to his countrymen, he became a recipient of the Top Ten Armenia’s sports heroes, an accolade that is so prestigious in his own country. Vic was a recipient of such feat in two consecutive years.

Jaca opponent John Nolasco is no push over
19 Jan 2006
Jimrex Jaca thought that his dream of becoming part of a big boxing event would turn into sour as he almost failed to secure himself a visa to travel to America. It became a problem of some sort but the real problem now of Jimrex Jaca could be his opponent John Nolasco of the Dominican Republic. May

Gerry Peñalosa confirmed WBO title conquest
17 Jan 2006
In an interview with this writer just recently, the comebacking Gerry Peñalosa confirmed that there is indeed a move about his planned conquest of the WBO title this year. The former WBC super flyweight champion said that he is being handled now by Marc Roces of Jemah promotions, but disclosed th

Filipinos and Mexicans Can't Wait for the Filipino vs Mexican Boxing World Cup
24 Dec 2005
News or rumors spread out that a boxing world cup pitting Filipinos against Mexicans is on the works and negotiations are underway. However, call it as coincidence if you may, but there is actually a 7-fight bout pitting Filipino boxers versus Mexican boxers. Five out of these seven matches are in t