Edwin G. Espejo
583 articles · PhilBoxing.com
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Newly minted Brian Viloria
Filipino-American Brian Viloria re-emerged as a fearsome little man following his dominant victory over former champion light flyweight Giovanni Segura Sunday morning. Viloria was dominant throughout the fight unloading his powerful left…
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Pacquiao Watch: Not in his element
World boxing champion and Philippine congressman Manny Pacquiao was greeted by fans and supporters with the usual fanfare he has been receiving over the last five years. Looking very fit, he indulged…
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Pacquiao Watch: Red Flags
In journalism parlance, red flags are warning signs. Manny Pacquiao?s ?uncomfortable victory? over Mexican Juan Manuel Marquez certainly points to ominous writings on the wall for the Filipino boxing icon. At this…
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Pacquiao Watch: Here we go again
I am one of opinion that Manny Pacquiao should not have taken a third fight with Juan Manuel Marquez. Sure, the first two fights were close enough to have gone either way.…
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Another controversial outcome
Juan Manuel Marquez defied all odds. Not only did he survive the latest installment of his trilogy with Manuel Pacquiao, he may have won this one but for the judges who again…
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Pacquiao Watch: Slim to none
Juan Manuel Marquez is probably the only person who seriously believes he will win tomorrow against arch nemesis Manny Pacquiao, whom he will be fighting for the third time. Even his long…
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Pacquiao Watch: Narrowing the gap
Skills wise, the gap between Manny Pacquiao and Juan Manuel Marquez have narrowed down seven years after they first clashed in a feverish 12-round brawl that ended up in a controversial draw.…
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Pacquiao Watch: All things considered, fear is the factor
For awhile, Manny Pacquiao used to wear ?No Fear? apparel, being one of its then budding product endorser. Pacquiao now wears the universally recognizable slash brand Nike, a testament to his certified…
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Pacquiao Watch: Tail of a lion or head of a rat, which one?
Rep. Manny Pacquiao is no longer a habitu? of the Presidential Palace where before he can just drive past its gates with ease in his silver Porsche Cayenne or any of his…
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Pacquiao Watch: Floyd?s numbered days are coming to an end
The pay per view horizon could drastically change next year with Floyd Mayweather Jr no longer the preferred staple and crown jewel of HBO, the king of PPV event on cable television.…
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Donaire Odyssey: Not a nice goodbye
Frustration was written all over Nonito Donaire?s face after he fashioned out an uninspiring unanimous decision win in his farewell fight as a bantamweight. Donaire never found his grove as Argentinean Omar…
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Donaire Odyssey: Nonito needs to be hungry
His lofty world ranking notwithstanding, Nonito Donaire is still a hungry fighter. The eight-month layoff in between tomorrow?s fight and Donaire?s last makes him even fiercer. And with his quest for recognition…
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Pacquiao Watch: Why the fuss?
We simply have not gotten over the fact that people often times take the extra mile to sing praises and hosannas to people who, by reason of wealth, fortune and fame, are…
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Donaire Odyssey: Sonsona is back, will Nonito follow?
Former world super flyweight champion Marvin Sonsona eked out a lopsided 10-round decision win over tough Mexican Carlos Jacobo to announce he is back in business and is ready to conquer the…
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Pacquiao Watch: Manny?s would be tormentor
If there was ? and was for emphasis ? any boxer pound for pound king Manny Pacquiao feared the most had he caught up with the Filipino boxing icon, that guy is…
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Dodie Jr foreign campaign put on hold
After seeing his nephew hit the canvass for the first time in his young career, former world bantamweight boxing champion Gerry Pe?alosa said he is not pushing through with the planned overseas…
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Pacquiao Watch: Taking us for a ride
No, this is not about the outcome of the Mayweather-Ortiz fiasco of a fight that quite a handful are now saying was a fix. It?s all about Floyd Mayweather Jr taking advantage…
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Dodie Jr continues march to stardom
World title hopeful Dodie Boy Pe?alosa Jr tries to stay on an unbeaten course as he continues to hone his skills to become the third in the family to capture a world…
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Treachery in Vegas
Victory tainted. Anything more can you say? True, a fighter must protect himself at all times. And Victor Ortiz made the biggest mistake of his career by thinking Floyd Mayweather is accepting…
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Ortiz will have his moment, but Floyd wins this one
Victor Ortiz will have his brief moments but Floyd Mayweather Jr should take this fight very easily and regain a portion of the welterweight crowns in boxing. No way Floyd will place…