Edwin G. Espejo
583 articles · PhilBoxing.com
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Pacquiao Watch: The monkey and the tortoise
Yes. The allegory can be likened to the Floyd Mayweather Jr ? Manny Pacquiao fight saga. Like a monkey perched atop a banana plant with golden ripe fruit, Mayweather has been enjoying…
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Pacquiao Watch: Forcing the hands for the fight
Like what I stated in this column many months ago, it will be pressures from the cable networks that will make the fight happen. Simply because it is good business for everybody.…
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Pacquiao Watch: Half-lies and half-truths
Boxing fans and the sports world were sent into a whirlwind frenzy last week after Manny Pacquiao and Floyd Mayweather Jr met face to face for the first time -lightening up the…
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Pacquiao Watch: Yet another (momentary) frustration
Just as everybody thought it is going to happen, suddenly everybody is disappointed again. When will the Pacquiao-Mayweather megafight conversation ever stop and cease to frustrate boxing fans? I am not about…
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New Zealander scores KO win in pro debut
GENERAL SANTOS CITY ? Lanky Benny Jade Slight debuted with a big knockout victory over Michael Manambay in the first round Saturday evening at the Oval Plaza Gym here. The New Zealander…
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De la Torre injures shoulder, skips fight
GENERAL SANTOS CITY ? Rising boxing star Harmonito dela Torre was a late scratch after he injured his right shoulder and instead will be replaced by Adam Diu Abdulhamid in the main…
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FILIPINO DUO CAPTURES 2ND PACQUIAO INT?L BILLIARD CROWN
GENERAL SANTOS CITY (December 17) ? The tandem of Romeo Silvano and Jordan Legaspi twice came from behind to catch up with their Taiwanese opponents before clinching the doubles title in the…
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PACQUIAO WATCH: Manny and history
Rep. Manny Pacquiao turns 36 today, perhaps reflecting on the little time that is left of his boxing career. He has publicly stated he will retire in 2016 and is hoping to…
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?Bata? Reyes shows why he is still the man to beat
GENERAL SANTOS CITY ? Efren ?Bata? Reyes showed why he is a legend ? a magician who pulls from his bagful of tricks ? overcoming challenges from emerging and young Filipino cue…
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PACQUIAO WATCH: Reasons why it will happen ? the Pacman vs Moneyman fight
It is a fight that has been talked about over the last 5 or 6 years. It almost came close only to vanish in thin air. As the years went by, prospects…
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Pacquiao Watch: He?s back, but not quite
When was the last time Manny Pacquiao put his opponent on the seat of his pants multiple times en route to a stoppage victory? In Macau, Sunday afternoon, Pacquiao launched his trademark…
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Pacquiao Watch: Of bouncers, ampaws and national anthem
MACAU, China ? By just hanging around the large Filipino contingent that is here to support and watch Manny Pacquiao goes up against Argentine-American Chris Algieri, one can get very good laughs…
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Pacquiao Watch: People to miss in Macau
Three longtime fixtures in Manny Pacquiao fights will be sorely missed on November 23 in Macau. Eminent boxing guru Hermie Rivera says he is skipping this fight in view of advices from…
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Pacquiao Watch: Will Manny pay tribute?
Two significant events will happen on November 23. It will be D-day for 8-division boxing champion Manny Pacquiao as he tries to re-stock himself for a possible clash with Floyd Mayweather Jr…
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Pacquiao Watch: Algieri?s main (only) weapon cannot stop Manny
New Yorker Chris Algieri will be a longshot when he goes up against perennial fan-favorite Manny Pacquiao. Despite being undefeated, Algieri will be heavy underdog against the ?older? 35-year old Pacquiao who…
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Pacquiao Watch: Another bully?
Philboxing.com owner and founder of Pacland website (now www.pinoygreats.com) Dong Secuya was a recent visitor in General Santos City together with a friend from Cebu. At the airport before he left, Dong…
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Pacquiao Watch: The Senate run
So Sarangani Rep. Manny Pacquiao is still weighing his political options for 2016. Vice President Jojo Binay an audience on Monday in General Santos that he is still trying to convince the…
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Pinoy tandem captures 1st Pacman 10-ball int?l tourney
GENERAL SANTOS CITY - The Filipino pair of Jeffrey de Luna and Jeff Ignacio built on an early lead by snagging the first game in the finals on the break of their…
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PH boxer Petalcorin gets chance to shine
t may only be an interim world title. But for 23-year Randy Petalcorin, it will be one giant step towards fulfilling a dream that started 5 years ago when he turned professional…
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Pacquiao Watch: Jack of all trades
I always thought having boxing great Manny Pacquiao coach and play for a Philippine pro basketball team was mere publicity stunt until it was formally announced in a press conference Monday. Many…
