Edwin G. Espejo
583 articles · PhilBoxing.com
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OLIVA DECISIONS FLORES
GENERAL SANTOS CITY ? Jether Oliva bucked a sprained right wrist to coast to a unanimous win over durable Rogen Flores to retain his Mindanao Professional Boxing Federation (MPBF) light flyweight crown…
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Jether Oliva Eyes Another KO Win Tonite
GENERAL SANTOS CITY (March 28) ? Knockout artist Jether Oliva goes for another strong outing tonight when he defends his Mindanao Professional Boxing Federation (MPBF) light flyweight crown against Rogen Flores whom…
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Oliva topbills ?South Bay Showdown?
GENERAL SANTOS CITY ? Rising knockout artist Jether Oliva will again defend his Mindanao Professional Boxing Federation light flyweight crown against Rogen Flores in the maiden promotional offering of JM Boxing Promotion…
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Richie eyes another Pacquiao undercard stint
MAASIM, Sarangani (February 12) ? Reigning World Boxing Organization oriental flyweight king is reportedly being offered another stint in Las Vegas in the undercard of the May 2 Manny Pacquiao-Ricky Hatton fight…
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Oliva defends MPBF crown vs Flores
GENERAL SANTOS CITY ? Unbeaten knockout artist Jether Oliva will make his first defense of the Mindanao Professional Boxing Federation light flyweight crown he won in December when he goes up against…
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PACQUIAO WATCH: Hell hath no fury
FOR a supposed refined and manor house-bred Swiss banker, Richard Schaefer's pathetic tirades at Manny Pacquiao who rejected an "offer" from the camp of British brawler Ricky Hatton bespeak of his lack…
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PACQUIAO WATCH: A page from Mario Puzo
WHEN Manny Pacquiao fights, the nation virtually comes to a standstill. The streets are emptied. The police blotters are clean. Even rebels of all shades are glued to the nearest TV sets.…
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Legaria captures MPBF super feather crown
MAASIM, Sarangani (January 15) ? Elmer Legaria bucked a slow start and dropped Rene Bucag twice with wicked body shots en route to a technical knockout win to capture the vacant Mindanao…
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PACQUIAO WATCH: Beyond crass commercialism
THE Pacquiao-Hatton super fight this May will definitely push through even if the two camps are still wrangling over who gets how much of the pot that these two fighters will bring…
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PACQUAIO WATCH: Revenue split
The Pacquiao-Hatton showdown on May 2 is a done deal. What remains to be ironed out is the split in revenue given that both fighters both bring fans and excitement to the…
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PACQUAIO WATCH: Revenue split
The Pacquiao-Hatton showdown on May 2 is a done deal. What remains to be ironed out is the split in revenue given that both fighters both bring fans and excitement to the…
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Olivia continues to make waves, KOs foe in 2nd
GENERAL SANTOS CITY ? Undefeated light flyweight sensation Jether Oliva of this city is on a roll. On December 16, he only needed 44 seconds in the second round to knockout Rodel…
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Pacland gets 80T unique hits Dec 7
GENERAL SANTOS CITY ? The unofficial Manny Pacquiao website got another first by registering 80,000 unique hits on the day the Filipino boxing icon dealt Oscar de la Hoya his most humiliating…
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PACQUIAO WATCH: Is Hatton doing a Marquez?
THE proposed fight that will pit new boxing superstar and biggest draw Manny Pacquiao against the Mancunian Hitman Ricky Hatton is in danger of falling by the wayside. Hatton, who holds the…
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Mepranum inks deal with Top Rank, clinches US bout in January
GENERAL SANTOS CITY (December 19) ? Fresh from his rousing victory over American Cesar Lopez in the undercard of the Pacquiao-de la Hoya fight, world title prospect Richie Mepranum will reportedly again…
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PACQUIAO WATCH: Starry nights
AS promised, there was the chorus line during Manny's pompous birthday celebration, albeit a shorter one, and a taste of Broadway, too. Yes the Cabaret. The gaming tables and slot machines were…
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PACQUIAO WATCH: A genius of a masterstroke
TWO years ago, a bitter legal tussle between Top Tank's Bob Arum and Golden Boy Promotions' Oscar de la Hoya shook the boxing world and threatened the then rising career of Filipino…
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Star-studded Manny B-day bash and a nightmare
GENERAL SANTOS CITY (December 16) ? This city will get its taste of Las Vegas and slew of star-studded celebrities and political bigwigs when Filipino boxing icon Manny Pacquiao celebrates his 30th…
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PACQUIAO WATCH: Ricky Hatton will KO Manny Pacquiao
THAT a card featuring new boxing superstar Manny Pacquaio and Manchurian Hitman Ricky Hatton is next year's biggest opening megafight to look forward to is beyond argument. Not only will it be…
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Promising Gensan pug eyes crown
Jether Oliva. GENERAL SANTOS CITY ? World title prospect Jether Oliva will again showcase his punching prowess when he goes up against Rodel Tejares for the Mindanao Philippine Boxing Federation light flyweight…
