Edwin G. Espejo
583 articles · PhilBoxing.com
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Boxing revival in Gensan
While resurgence of boxing in this city took its inspiration from favorite son Manny Pacquiao, it isn?t the 8-division world boxing champion that is spearheading a revival of the sports that has…
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Pacquiao Watch: Why PPV buys are down
Top Rank?s Bob Arum said the Pacquiao-Bradley 2 fight garnered 750,000-800,0000 pay per view (PPV) buys. It is down from the 850,000 buys that their first fight generated. Still, it is a…
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‘Baby Israel’ is 5th child of Manny and Jinkee Pacquiao
GENERAL SANTOS CITY, Philippines ? Manny and Jinkee Pacquiao have been gifted with their fifth child, a baby boy whom they have named "Israel." Baby Israel is the third boy of celebrity…
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Pacquiao Watch: The way out
Despite meeting with President Benigno Aquino III on Monday, Rep. Manny Pacquiao the taxpayer is not yet off the hooks. Yes, the Court of Tax Appeals stopped the garnishment of his accounts…
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Mommy D denies using voodoo on Bradley
GENERAL SANTOS CITY, Philippines - Manny Pacquiao's mother continues to regale the press with her off-the-cuff remarks and uninhibited speeches made more pronounced by her thick Visayan accent. She sent the crowd…
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Philippines: Pacquiao ally, 6 others face murder charges
GENERAL SANTOS CITY (April 17) ? Murder and multiple frustrated murder charges were filed last week against a Sarangani provincial board member for the ambush slaying of Maitum Mayor George McPerson ?Mac?…
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Pacquiao Watch: Another day in the office
Nobody really expected Timothy Bradley to get his redemption and validation. Well, at least seriously. But many were expecting Manny Pacquiao to score a knockout for two compelling reasons. One, to regain…
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Pacquiao Watch: Stepping up
Manny Pacquiao appears to be in happy spirits and in good mood heading to Sunday?s rematch with American Timothy Bradley. Not much distractions, unlike in his previous fights. No elections to worry…
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PACQUIAO WATCH: Bradley?s feet
Manny Pacquiao goes up against controversial tormentor Timothy Bradley with nothing in mind but payback. His controversial 2012 split decision loss in the hands of the still undefeated American almost sent Pacquiao?s…
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Mepranum stops Thai foe
GENERAL SANTOS CITY (Feb 22) ? Richie Mepranum showed too much class in a short four round workout as he stopped his overmatched Thai opponent here Saturday evening. Phupha Por Nobnom did…
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Mepranum faces Thai tonight in comeback bid
GENERAL SANTOS CITY (February 22) - Former world rated and title campaigner Richie Mepranum is making a comeback tonight when he fights Phupha Por Nobnom of Thailand over 10 rounds at the…
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Pacquiao Watch: Manny needs to be Manny
Manny Pacquiao has a score to settle and he knows outboxing Timothy Bradley will not be enough to erase the memory of his controversial split decision loss to the American in 2012.…
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Pacquiao Watch: Sorry, it ain?t happening
That sure is a long time coming. But sorry, very bad timing. Good media copy but it is sloppy. It sure will give his fans toothy grin. But Floyd Mayweather Jr won?t…
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Undefeated prospects square off in Gensan January 14
GENERAL SANTOS CITY (January 13) - One?s ?0? must go. Two of the most promising boxers here go up against each other Tuesday evening, January 14, for a piece of the Philippine…
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Q&A with Jeng Gacal on Manny, Koncz and Arum
GENERAL SANTOS CITY, Philippines ? Make boxing history. Free Manny from contractual obligations and allow him to fight Mayweather ? a message from an Atenean to an Ivy Leaguer. This was the…
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Gacal tells Arum: Free Manny
Lawyer Franklin ?Jeng? Gacal Jr on Sunday, January 5, urged Top Rank?s Bob Arum to make boxing history by freeing Manny Pacquiao from contractual obligations in order for the Mayweather fight to…
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ENRIQUEZ EYES PBF FLY CROWN
GENERAL SANTOS CITY - Unbeaten prospect Michael Enriquez guns for the fringe Philippine Boxing Federation flyweight title when he goes up against Ronerex Dalut at the Oval Gym on January 14. It…
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Pacquiao Watch: Manny?s millions and unpaid taxes
Friends outside his political circle blame his lack of education. Those in his many inner circles said he is simply too trusting to see what was happening around him. Others say his…
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Pacquiao’s money man
GENERAL SANTOS CITY, Philippines ? Koncz has been called many names ? among them, ?Black Pope,? a derisive reference to a powerful figure behind the Vatican throne ? somebody behind a conspiracy.…
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Pacquiao’s wealth and Michael Koncz
GENERAL SANTOS CITY, Philippines ? When Manny Pacquiao first blew the lid and complained that his bank accounts had been garnished by the Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR), many fans and supporters…
