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SHANNON RYAN: I'M READY TO BRING 'KAOS' TO YORK HALL THIS WEEK
PhilBoxing.com, Wed, 15 Oct 2025

Shannon Ryan says she is feeling better than ever before and is ready to deliver a big performance when she faces Chloe Watson this Friday at York Hall – live on the Global Home of Boxing, DAZN. The vacant IBF Inter-C  
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The face of ‘Thrilla’
By Nick Giongco, Daily Tribune, Wed, 15 Oct 2025
Carlos “Sonny” Padilla, who played a pivotal role in making the Thrilla in Manila an epic slugfest in 1975, is arriving in Manila on 26 October to join in the golden anniversary celebration of the event. Padilla will be joined by her daughter Catherine Padilla Tuano in the United Airlines fli  Read Full Story >>>

Nikita Tszyu Health Update
By Gabriel F. Cordero, PhilBoxing.com, Wed, 15 Oct 2025

In recent hours, it has been revealed that Australian boxer Nikita Tszyu is recovering at home after suffering minor injuries in a car accident. Nikita, 27, is the son of legend Kostya Tszyu and younger brother of former world  
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THE PAST WEEK IN ACTION 13 OCTOBER 2025: Ennis Wipes Out Lima; Vianello Defeats Barriere; Makhmudov Outpoits Allen
By Eric Armit, PhilBoxing.com, Tue, 14 Oct 2025

HIGHLIGHTS: -Jaron Ennis wipes out Uisma Lima in the first round to win the interim WBA super welterweight title and Guido Vianello beats Canadian heavyweight Alexis Barrier in the fifth round -Arslan Makhmudov outpoi  
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Omar Juarez Set for Homecoming Clash Against Omar Rosario on October 18 i
PhilBoxing.com, Tue, 14 Oct 2025

Omar Juarez. South Padre Island, Live on DAZN BROWNSVILLE, TX (October 14, 2025) – Brownsville native Omar “El Relámpago” Juarez (19-2, 7 KOs) will return to the ring in front of a home crowd on Saturday  
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BLAZEN ROCILI, THE 6’3” FILIPINO GIANT, SCORES DOMINANT 2ND-ROUND TKO OVER ORLANDO SALGADO IN AURORA, COLORADO
PhilBoxing.com, Tue, 14 Oct 2025

Aurora, CO – The roar of the crowd inside the Stampede Center on Sunday night, October 12, told the story of a star on the rise. Undefeated middleweight prospect Blazen Rocili, widely known as the “Filipino Giant  
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YORK HALL FIGHT WEEK SCHEDULE CONFIRMED AS KIERON CONWAY VOWS TO TEACH 'OVER CONFIDENT' RIVAL GEORGE LIDDARD A LESSON
PhilBoxing.com, Tue, 14 Oct 2025

Kieron Conway received a heroes' reception in front of a bumper crowd at Northampton Saints last Saturday – and is hugely confident that he will return from London this weekend with both his British & Commo  
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Pedro Veitia Set to Face Fellow Unbeaten Xavier Ceron on October 18 in Texas, Live on DAZN
PhilBoxing.com, Tue, 14 Oct 2025

"I want the tough fights, the big nights, and the real respect. This is where that road begins" ORLANDO, FL (October 13, 2025) – Undefeated super welterweight prospect, Pedro Veitia (6-0, 6 KOs) will return to the r  
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Legendary boxing voice, advocate, Alex Wallau dead at 80
By J Michael, The Ring, Tue, 14 Oct 2025
Alex Wallau, a longtime boxing commentator, Emmy Award-winning producer and director at ABC Sports and former president, died at 80 two days ago, according to a social media post Sunday from Top Rank matchmaker Bruce Trampler. Wallau was a boxing staple in the late 1970s and '80s, working in comm  Read Full Story >>>

Jesse Espinas Victorious, New IBF Asia Champion
By Carlos Costa, PhilBoxing.com, Mon, 13 Oct 2025

Espinas with his coach Alegria. In an exciting battle, Jesse Espinas emerged victorious against April Jay "Astroboy" Abne, claiming the IBF Asia Flyweight title. He did that with a riveting knockout win in the   
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Naseem Hamed Update
By Gabriel F. Cordero, PhilBoxing.com, Mon, 13 Oct 2025
False reports on various platforms last weekend sparked concern among boxing fans after news spread about the possible death of former British Yemeni world champion Naseem Hamed, who suffered an extreme health crisis, sparking a media trend. In a brief statement on Sunday, October 12, 2025, Hamed  Read Full Story >>>

Kiddie Chess Tournament Goes to Farmers Plaza
By Marlon Bernardino, PhilBoxing.com, Mon, 13 Oct 2025
The National Chess Federation of the Philippines (NCFP) headed by Director Martin "Binky" Gaticales and Arbiter Roy Madayag announced on Monday the staging of Rapid Chess Tournament dubbed as Directors Cup on Saturday, October 18 at the lower ground activity area at Farmers Plaza Araneta City in Cub  Read Full Story >>>

INCOMPETENT JUDGING - THE BIGGEST PANDEMIC IN BOXING
iFL TV, Mon, 13 Oct 2025
It’s something we’ve written about time and time again — three times, to be specific, in less than a year — but things just aren’t getting any better; in fact, they’re probably getting worse. Incompetent judging of fights. After a relatively quiet period of fights, big-time boxing   Read Full Story >>>

Manny Pacquiao vs. Rolly Romero in January 2026? Boxing Legend Eyes One More Run at Glory
By Dong Secuya, PhilBoxing.com, Mon, 13 Oct 2025

Boxing fans around the world may be treated to a stunning start to 2026, as talks intensify for a blockbuster showdown between Filipino boxing legend Manny Pacquiao and WBA welterweight titleholder Rolly Romero. If finalized, t  
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11 martial arts in BP 2025
By Lito delos Reyes, PhilBoxing.com, Mon, 13 Oct 2025
THERE are 11 martial arts in the coming Batang Pinoy 2025 slated on October 25 to 30 in General Santos City. These are Arnis, Boxing, Kickboxing, Karate, Judo, Wrestling, Jiu-jitsu, Taekwondo, Wushu, Pencak Silat and Muay Thai. Arnis, also known as kali or eskrima/escrima, is the national mart  Read Full Story >>>

NM Medina beats Slovak GM, draws with FM Castellano to win the 8th AQ Prime FIDE Standard Open Chess Tournament
By Marlon Bernardino, PhilBoxing.com, Mon, 13 Oct 2025
National Master Vince Angelo Medina was crowned champion in the 8th AQ Prime FIDE Standard Open Chess Tournament at the Robinson's Metro East, Pasig City on Sunday. Medina scored a total of 5.5 points after the World Chess Federation (FIDE)-rated 6-Rounds Swiss System competition that used 60-min  Read Full Story >>>

Jaron Ennis vs. Vergil Ortiz Jr. is a rivalry that can define U.S. boxing — but only if Hearn and De La Hoya play it right
By Alan Dawson, Yahoo! Sports, Mon, 13 Oct 2025
The iconic gong was all the Philadelphia crowd needed to hear. Jaron Ennis was still in his locker room Saturday at Xfinity Mobile Arena when a creeping organ followed the church bells. The Undertaker’s famed WWE theme was an omen. A destroyer from welterweight was about to make his debut at 15  Read Full Story >>>

Alex Wallau, boxing broadcasting legend, dies at the age of 80
By Ryan Songalia, BoxingScene.com, Mon, 13 Oct 2025
Alex Wallau, the long-time ABC network boxing commentator who called many of the top boxing matches of the eighties and nineties, died Friday at the age of 80. The news was announced by Wallau’s wife, Martha, who attributed his death to the throat cancer he was first diagnosed with in 1987. Wal  Read Full Story >>>

“The Wonder Boy” Carl Jammes Martin Ready to Shine October 29 at the 50th Anniversary of the Thrilla in Manila (Analysis)
By Carlos Costa, PhilBoxing.com, Mon, 13 Oct 2025

MANILA, Philippines — On Wednesday, October 29, is marked on fans' calendars as a very special date. That’s because the iconic Araneta Coliseum hosts the 50th Anniversary of the Legendary Thrilla in Manila!! And l  
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THRILLA IN MANILA GOLDEN ANNIVERSARY 19: JOE FRAZIER FIGHTS ALI, QUARRY AND ELLIS AGAIN
By Maloney L. Samaco, PhilBoxing.com, Mon, 13 Oct 2025

Joe Frazier's second match against Muhammad Ali was fought on January 28, 1974 at Madison Square Garden in New York City. Unlike their first encounter, the bout was a non-title fight, and this time Ali won a 12-round unanimo  
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Berchelt captures "Reynosa" WBC commemorative belt after triumphant return
By Gabriel F. Cordero, PhilBoxing.com, Mon, 13 Oct 2025

Former Mexican world champion Miguel "Alacrán" Berchelt (42-3-0, 38 KOs) returned to the ring with a victory over Venezuelan Edixon Pérez (30-13-1, 24 KOs) in an event held at the Universidad Autónoma de Tamaulipa  
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Supeyia Fights Mamdouh in Brico Santig’s Thailand Show; Elmo Traya and Raymond Yanong Also in Action Oct 25 LIVE on TrillerTV
By Carlos Costa, PhilBoxing.com, Mon, 13 Oct 2025

Unbeaten Canadian cruiserweight Dhruv "Braga" Supeyia takes on Egypt's Basem Mamdouh in a high-octane battle on October 25 at the World Siam Stadium in Bangkok, Thailand, LIVE on TrillerTV. The action fight is one of t  
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PIJUS LABUTIS MAKES HISTORY WITH MAIDEN MATCHROOM MAJOR TRIUMPH IN HANOI
PhilBoxing.com, Mon, 13 Oct 2025

Pijus Labutis wrote his name into Nineball history, defeating Moritz Neuhausen 13–7 in a thrilling final to capture his maiden Matchroom Major title at the 2025 Hanoi Open Pool Championship. For Labutis, th  
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Boxing Fans Are All Talking About Terence Crawford After Jaron Ennis Destroys Uisma Lima
By Apratim Banerjee, Sports Illustrated, Sun, 12 Oct 2025
Fans are making a Terence Crawford claim following Jaron Ennis' dominant win against Uisma Lima. 'Boots' started his super welterweight journey with a first-round destruction of Lima on October 11. He came out guns blazing and put Lima away, ending all speculation about how his power and skills w  Read Full Story >>>

ARSLANBEK MAKHMUDOV DEFEATS DAVE ALLEN AND DEMANDS TO FACE AJ NEXT
PhilBoxing.com, Sun, 12 Oct 2025

Dave Allen dared to be great against Arslanbek Makhmudov but ultimately fell short of a fairytale ending in front of an incredible crowd on an unforgettable night at Sheffield's Utilita Arena. Allen was afforded a spe  
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Domingo faces Fajardo in Thrilla in Manila 2 Countdown
By Lito delos Reyes, PhilBoxing.com, Sun, 12 Oct 2025

WORLD-rated Esneth “Hard Hitter” Domingo will face former Orient and Pacific Boxing Federation [OPBF] light flyweight champion Miel “Silent Assassin” Fajardo on October 26 at the Thrilla in Manila 2 Countdown at the Sa  
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Doroma-Aranas 2 on October 13
By Lito delos Reyes, PhilBoxing.com, Sun, 12 Oct 2025

UNDEFEATED Nathaniel Dorona of Ozamis City will fight again against Jemuel Aranas of Cebu on October 13 at Antipas in Cotabato. It will be a 10-round rematch between the two with Doroma winning by a first round knoc  
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OFFICIAL WEIGHTS FOR FISTS OF FURY 8, TOMORROW NIGHT AT SEMINOLE HARD ROCK HOTEL & CASINO HOLLYWOOD
PhilBoxing.com, Sun, 12 Oct 2025

Saturday, October 11, 2025, Hollywood, FL – The official weigh-in was held today for tomorrow nights’ (Sunday, October 12), eighth installment of the “Fists of Fury” boxing series presented by Kris Lawrence’s   
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Alvin Camique Busts the "Mafia" in Tanzania!!!
By Carlos Costa, PhilBoxing.com, Sun, 12 Oct 2025

In a stunning display of focus and power, Filipino warrior Alvin Camique pulled off a super rewarding victory – the best in his boxing career! It happened Friday when Alvin Camique busted and stopped world-ran  
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DAY FOUR: NEUHAUSEN, CAPITO, VERGARA AND LABUTIS CHARGE INTO SEMI-FINALS IN HANOI
PhilBoxing.com, Sun, 12 Oct 2025

Moritz Neuhausen. A new champion is set to emerge in the Vietnamese capital as Moritz Neuhausen, Robbie Capito, Harry Vergara, and Pijus Labutis all booked their places in the semi-finals of the 2025 Hanoi Open Pool C  
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RED OWL BOXING BOXFEST XVI LIVE ON DAZN RESULTS: DEONTE BROWN DEFEATS GRIMARDI MACHUCA
PhilBoxing.com, Sat, 11 Oct 2025

LOS ANGELES (OCT. 10, 2025) – Morgan City La.’s Deonte Brown (17-0, 11 KOs) extended his undefeated record after defeating Grimardi Machuca (17-3, 14 KOs) in the crowning main event of Red Owl Boxing: Boxfest XVI live on   
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SBA Expands Scouting Tour to Discover New Talents for Season 2 Team Expansion
By Marlon Bernardino, PhilBoxing.com, Sat, 11 Oct 2025

Hot on the heels of announcing its Season 2 expansion, the Sharks Billiards Association (SBA) is hitting the road to discover the next wave of Filipino billiards talents. As SBA Season 2 shapes up to be bigger than ever, the sc  
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Alvin Camigue KOs unbeaten Ibrahin Mafia in Tanzania
By Lito delos Reyes, PhilBoxing.com, Sat, 11 Oct 2025

ALVIN “Pitbull Tyson” Camigue scored a 4th round knockout over erstwhile unbeaten Ibrahin Mafia of Tanzania last October 10 at Viwanja Posta in Dar-Es-Salaam, Tanzania. It was a big upset by Camigue, who improved his  
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DARE TO ENTER: ORTIZ VS. LUBIN LESS THAN A MONTH AWAY, GOLDEN BOY ANNOUNCES STACKED PRELIMINARY CARD FEATURING FAN FAVORITES ERIC PRIEST AND ROBIN SAFAR
PhilBoxing.com, Sat, 11 Oct 2025

UNDEFEATED KNOCKOUT ARTIST AMARI “THE REAPER” JONES JOINS THE DAZN BROADCAST LINEUP SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 8, 2025 AT DICKIES ARENA IN FORT WORTH, TX AND EXCLUSIVELY LIVE ON DAZN FORT WORTH, Texas (Oct. 10,   
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Jimuel has dad’s traits — trainer
By Nick Giongco, Daily Tribune, Sat, 11 Oct 2025
The chief trainer of Jimuel Pacquiao, son of eight-division legend Manny, believes there is tremendous pressure on the shoulders of his fighter heading into his professional debut on 29 November in the United States. Marvin Somodio, also a member of the elder Pacquiao’s training team, told DAIL  Read Full Story >>>


Thrilla in Manila

  • The Thrilla at 50: Remembering Ali and Frazier’s last dance
    By Kieran Mulvaney, BoxingScene.com, Wed, 01 Oct 2025
  • “Thrilla” guest list
    By Joaquin Henson, PhilBoxing.com, Sun, 28 Sep 2025
  • “Thrilla” card takes shape
    By Joaquin Henson, PhilBoxing.com, Thu, 18 Sep 2025
  • Fifty Years After History’s Most Brutal Boxing Match
    By Vann R. Newkirk II, The Atlantic, Thu, 18 Sep 2025
  • THRILLA IN MANILA GOLDEN ANNIVERSARY 13: JOE FRAZIER’S HUMBLE BEGINNINGS AS AN AMATEUR FIGHTER
    By Maloney L. Samaco, PhilBoxing.com, Mon, 15 Sep 2025
  • Spicing up “Thrilla” card
    By Joaquin Henson, PhilBoxing.com, Thu, 04 Sep 2025
  • Pacman sets ‘Thrilla’ commemoration
    By Joaquin Henson, PhilBoxing.com, Sun, 31 Aug 2025
  • Heavyweight backer
    By Nick Giongco, Daily Tribune, Fri, 29 Aug 2025
  • THRILLA IN MANILA GOLDEN ANNIVERSARY 12: MUHAMMAD ALI LOSSES THEN WINS AGAINST KEN NORTON
    By Maloney L. Samaco, PhilBoxing.com, Wed, 20 Aug 2025
  • THRILLA IN MANILA GOLDEN ANNIVERSARY 11 - ALI GETS BACK HIS BOXING LICENSE, WINS OVER QUARRY, BONAVENA AND ELLIS
    By Maloney L. Samaco, PhilBoxing.com, Tue, 05 Aug 2025
  • Triple treat
    By Nick Giongco, Daily Tribune, Thu, 31 Jul 2025
  • THRILLA IN MANILA GOLDEN ANNIVERSARY 10 - ALI WINS OVER PATTERSON, EVADES VIETNAM WAR DRAFT
    By Maloney L. Samaco, PhilBoxing.com, Sun, 06 Jul 2025
  • THRILLA IN MANILA GOLDEN ANNIVERSARY 9 - MUHAMMAD ALI WINS WORLD HEAVYWEIGHT TITLE
    By Maloney L. Samaco, PhilBoxing.com, Tue, 17 Jun 2025
  • THRILLA IN MANILA GOLDEN ANNIVERSARY 8 - MUHAMMAD ALI A.K.A. CASSIUS CLAY TURNS PROFESSIONAL
    By Maloney L. Samaco, PhilBoxing.com, Thu, 12 Jun 2025
  • THRILLA IN MANILA GOLDEN ANNIVERSARY 7 - AMATEUR BOXING CAREER OF MUHAMMAD ALI
    By Maloney L. Samaco, PhilBoxing.com, Fri, 06 Jun 2025
  • THRILLA IN MANILA GOLDEN ANNIVERSARY 6 - ALI KNOCKS FOREMAN OUT IN RUMBLE IN THE JUNGLE
    By Maloney L. Samaco, PhilBoxing.com, Tue, 03 Jun 2025
  • THRILLA IN MANILA GOLDEN ANNIVERSARY 5 - ALI VS. FOREMAN IN RUMBLE IN THE JUNGLE
    By Maloney L. Samaco, PhilBoxing.com, Fri, 30 May 2025
  • THRILLA IN MANILA GOLDEN ANNIVERSARY 4 - MUHAMMAD ALI WINS SUPERFIGHT II
    By Maloney L. Samaco, PhilBoxing.com, Mon, 26 May 2025
  • THRILLA IN MANILA GOLDEN ANNIVERSARY 3 - FRAZIER WINS FIGHT OF THE CENTURY BY UNANIMOUS DECISION
    By Maloney L. Samaco, PhilBoxing.com, Thu, 22 May 2025
  • THRILLA IN MANILA GOLDEN ANNIVERSARY 1 - MUHAMMAD ALI VS. JOE FRAZIER III AFTER 50 YEARS
    By Maloney L. Samaco, PhilBoxing.com, Tue, 20 May 2025
  • Muhammad Ali had 61 professional fights - These were his toughest
    By John Raspanti, MaxBoxing.com, Wed, 19 Mar 2025
  • Gibbons working on ‘Thrilla’ treat
    By Nick Giongco, Daily Tribune, Sun, 12 Jan 2025
  • Golden plans for ‘Thrilla’ tribute
    By Joaquin Henson, PhilBoxing.com, Thu, 02 Jan 2025
  • Gibbons giddy with excitement over ‘Thrilla’
    By Nick Giongco, Daily Tribune, Mon, 30 Dec 2024
  • TRULY A THRILLA: Pacquiao leads celebration of Ali-Frazier 3’s 50th anniversary
    By Nick Giongco, Daily Tribune, Sun, 22 Dec 2024
  • TRIPLE WORLD TITLE FIGHT
    By Nick Giongco, Daily Tribune, Sun, 08 Dec 2024
  • Thrilla In Manila Aftermath
    By Eddie Alinea, PhilBoxing.com, Sun, 15 Nov 2015
  • Thrilla In Manila -- Sixth of a Series
    By Eddie Alinea, PhilBoxing.com, Tue, 27 Oct 2015
  • Thrilla in Manila - Fifth of a Series
    By Eddie Alinea, PhilBoxing.com, Tue, 20 Oct 2015
  • Thrilla In Manila: Fourth of a Series
    By Eddie Alinea, PhilBoxing.com, Sun, 11 Oct 2015
  • Thrilla In Manila:Third of a Series
    By Eddie Alinea, PhilBoxing.com, Sat, 10 Oct 2015
  • Thrilla In Manila (Second of a Series): Ali and Frazier in Malacanang
    By Eddie Alinea, PhilBoxing.com, Wed, 07 Oct 2015
  • REMEMBERING THE ?THRILLA IN MANILA'
    By Ronnie Nathanielsz, PhilBoxing.com, Mon, 01 Oct 2012
  • THRILLA IN MANILA 37 YEARS AGO TODAY: SIDELIGHTS OF ALI-FRAZIER III
    By Maloney L. Samaco, PhilBoxing.com, Mon, 01 Oct 2012
  • REMEMBERING THE THRILLA IN MANILA
    By Eddie Alinea, PhilBoxing.com, Sun, 30 Sep 2012
  • Remembering Ali and Frazier in Malacanang
    By Eddie Alinea, PhilBoxing.com, Tue, 17 Jan 2012
  • Pacquiao-Lagman was like Pacquiao-Mosley
    By RG Cruz, ABS-CBN News, Wed, 18 May 2011
  • MUHAMMAD ALI AND JOE FRAZIER: THE GREAT RIVALRY
    By Maloney L. Samaco, PhilBoxing.com, Sun, 03 Oct 2010
  • "Thrilla in Manila" remembered in Oakland at this Fight Week
    By Matt Stolow, Examiner.com, Thu, 19 Nov 2009
  • CARLOS PADILLA, JR. -- THE GREATEST FILIPINO INTERNATIONAL REFEREE
    By Maloney L. Samaco, PhilBoxing.com, Sun, 12 Apr 2009
  • Thrilla in Manila
    By Thom Loverro, The Washington Times, Thu, 09 Apr 2009
  • Thrilla in Manila: A Must See Event
    The Ledger, Thu, 09 Apr 2009
  • TSS Closer Look: HBO's "The Thrilla In Manila"
    By Ron Borges, The Sweet Science, Wed, 08 Apr 2009
  • ?THRILLA IN MANILA? TAKES CENTER STAGE AGAIN (CONCLUSION)
    By Maloney L. Samaco, PhilBoxing.com, Tue, 07 Apr 2009
  • The day Ali saw death
    By Jon Anderson, The Sunday Mail (Australia), Sun, 09 Oct 2005
  • Greatest heavyweight fight!
    By Glenn Schouw, Daily News, Fri, 07 Oct 2005
  • Thrilla in Manila: 30th Anniversary
    By Robert Cassidy Jr., The Sweet Science, Wed, 05 Oct 2005
  • A Conversation with Angelo Dundee
    By Luca De Franco, The Sweet Science, Tue, 04 Oct 2005
  • Thirty Years Later - The Building Blocks of "The Thrilla In Manila" Part 2
    By Frank Lotierzo, BoxingScene.com, Mon, 03 Oct 2005
  • Joe's still smoulderin'
    By Tom English, The Scotsman, Sun, 02 Oct 2005


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