Emmanuel Rivera, RRT
271 articles · PhilBoxing.com
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Terry McGovern: The Terror of Brooklyn
He was small but terrible. In the boxing world, that is a good thing. He packed 118-126-130 pounds of power in his 5’4” frame and possessed dynamite knuckles that propelled him into…
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George Dixon: Professor of the Sweet Science of Bruising (Part 1 of 7, Undiluted Champions Series)
September 16, 2021 Fremont, California They called him “Little Chocolate” due to his sweet moves atop the roped square. George Dixon was the progenitor of scientific boxing and whose smarts propelled him…
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Destino Cares Foundation: The Journey Continues
September 1, 2021 San Leandro, California “Find your bliss in family, friendship and service to others,” she used to say and fervently believed, “Life is too short. Enjoy the time we have…
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A man of his word: Farewell, Aquiles Z. Zonio
“My integrity and reputation are my legacy to my family and children —something money can’t buy,” the late Aquiles Z. Zonio once opined. For his friends, colleagues and the rare foe, his words…
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The art and soul of Carl “The Rev” Roberts
August 17, 2021 San Leandro, California “He may just be the most interesting man in Hollywood and the Hills of Beverly,” the late Hermie Rivera once said of his friend Carl Roberts,”…
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Mark Anthony Lontayao: The man with the Silver Voice
August 14, 2021 San Leandro, California Boxing has a long list of engaging characters in and out of the ring. Mark Anthony Lontayao of the Philippines is definitely one of them. But…
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Manny Pacquiao Foundation: Boxing plus chess equals philanthropy…why not
August 3, 2021 San Leandro, California It didn’t take long for Mr. Robert Lyons to accept an invitation to be a part of the Manny Pacquiao Foundation. Bob, a leader in the…
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Nathan James Macasaet: Fil-Am honor student to attend Cal at Berkeley this Autumn 2021
June 20, 2021 Fremont, California There is a shining light at the end of the tunnel (in the age of Covid-19) for the Macasaet family - Thomas Matthew (dad), Cindy (mom) and…
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Lapu-Lapu City: A Mactan travelogue in the age of Covid-19
April 27, 2020 (Mactan in retrospect) It was the dawn of a typical summer day in the city named after the greatest hero "Made in the Philippines" - Lapulapu. The tropical breeze…
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Dr. Robert Kacmarek, RRT, PhD: A titan in the respiratory care profession crosses over
Dr. Robert Michael Kacmarek PhD, RRT, FCCM, FCCP, FAARC, age 72 of Littleton, Massachusetts, passed away peacefully at his home on Thursday, April 1, 2021 surrounded by his loving family. Reference: http://hosting-6588.tributes.com/obituary/show/Robert-Michael-Kacmarek-108514172…
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Making it rain: Warriors drench the Sacramento Kings, 137-106
January 4, 2021 San Francisco, California The forecast was foggy, breezy and chilly with outdoor temperatures reaching 59 and dipping to 49 degrees Fahrenheit---typical winter weather in Mr. Herb Caen's Baghdad by…
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Golden State Warriors curry Portland Trail Blazers in barn burner, 137-122
January 4, 2021 City by the Bay, California Stephen Curry’s actions, last night, spoke louder than words---more pronounced than the fired- up Draymond Green’s chirping against Damian Lillard. #30 of the Warriors…
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Damian Lillard and Blazers clock Warriors, spoil Draymond Green’s return in San Francisco 123-98 on New Year’s Day
January 2, 2020 San Francisco, California Draymond Green’s return last night posed more questions than answers as the Warriors fall to the red-hot Portland Trailblazers. With a return bout looming tomorrow, January…
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Congratulations Mr. and Mrs. Louis and Kirsten Rivera and Welcome, Baby Evie!
December 31, 2020 “Until Eve arrived, this was a man’s world,” the humorist Richard Armour once wrote. The very late author of whimsy also observed,” Most people’s hindsight is 20/20.” Looking back,…
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Warriors, Damion Lee nip Bulls, 129-128, for first win on Steph Curry’s landmark night in Chicago
December 27, 2020 (Sunday) Chicago, Illinois: The last play of the night was designed for Steph Curry. The scheme involved the three-edged dagger the Warriors were brandishing all night long. Leading by…
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Comeback Trail: Kevin Durant and Nets (125) vanquish Curry, Warriors (99) in opener
December 22, 2020 (Tuesday) San Leandro, California Steph Curry is back (from left hand injury) and showed mid-season form during the inaugural game to start the NBA 2020-21 season against the Nets…
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Road Warriors: Wiggins, Oubre, Jr., Steph Curry sizzle as Golden State scorches Kings in Sacramento, 113-109
December 16, 2020 (Thursday) San Leandro, California Any lingering doubts about Steph Curry’s surgically repaired left hand, injured last October 30, 2019 against the Phoenix Suns, were erased last night at Golden…
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PreSeason’s Greetings: (New Look) Golden State Warriors almost “Air Mail” 20-point lead to Denver, beat the Nuggets by a couple
San Leandro, California December 12, 2020 (Saturday) The canned crowd noise that enveloped the empty, unlit stands at the Chase Center was a surreal backdrop to a fun game between the Golden…
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Jhay Oh Otamias, photojournalist: Quite the fan of boxing (at iba pa)
(L-R: Manny Pacquiao, Jayson “Jhay Oh” Otamias, Dr. Ed de la Vega at the Wildcard Boxing Club, circa July 2019). Jayson Niño Otamias, PhilBoxing.com and PinoyGreats.com photographer, prefers being behind the scenes.…
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Dr. Ed de la Vega, DDS.: The man with the golden heart is ready for the “New Norm”
October 28, 2020, San Leandro, California. One day, God-willing, we will finally have a Philippine Boxing Hall of Fame. And when that time comes, Dr. Ed de la Vega, I am certain,…
