Emmanuel Rivera, RRT
271 articles · PhilBoxing.com
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Harry Stone: The Enduring Influence of an American-Australian Boxer on Filipino Boxing Legacy
For over two decades, spanning the 1910s and 1920s, fighters of renown from America, Britain, and Australia were attracted to the Philippines before retiring from boxing. The arrival of internationally acclaimed boxers…
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Emmanuel “Manny” Pacquiao gets inducted by the West Coast Boxing Hall of Fame
(L-R) Emmanuel Rivera and Robert Lyons, CEO of StarFlite International Christmas arrived early for Manny Pacquiao—much earlier than the typical jumpstart to the Holiday Season which traditionally begins on the First of…
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A Note of Thanks to the West Coast Boxing Hall of Fame
(L-R) Emmanuel Rivera and Rick Farris, President of the West Coast Boxing Hall of Fame. We sincerely thank the West Coast Boxing Hall of Fame for their gracious invitation and for everyone…
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Filipino-American Comics Illuminate Lathrop
November 11, 2023 Lathrop, California "Laughter is the best medicine," the classic magazine Reader’s Digest once proclaimed. I got my prescription filled for last Saturday night’s doldrums, accepting HDI chairman Ryan Largo’s…
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Luisito “Lindol” Espinosa: STILL PUNCHIN’
October 18, 1989 'Twas the day of the great San Francisco (Loma Prieta) earthquake—a magnitude of 6.9 on the Richter scale that paralyzed the entire SF Bay Area, resulting in 3,800 injuries,…
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Sisig for Life: Over Rice with Philippine Boxing History on the Side
Largo Family: (L-R) Mr. and Mrs. Ryan and Taralyn Largo and daughters Aleah and Kayla Largo. Tracy, California In a small town known for its tight-knit Filipino community, the recent Sisig Experience…
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Guro John Maidment: Bridging the Gap Between Student and Master in Filipino Martial Arts
Once upon a time, in the world of martial arts and combat sports, Master Danovis "Dee" Pooler and I embarked on a journey of exploration. Our quest revolved around unraveling the intricate…
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In Memoriam: Natalia ‘Naty’ Santiago (1932-2023)
“The show must go on,” the late Natalia Santiago (1932-2023) used to say for the better part of the past 90 summers. After living a full life worthy of the big screen,…
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Jonathan “Mongoose” Burdick: The Fighting RT Strikes Again
Cow Palace (Daly City, California) August 19, 2023 To say that Jon Burdick has been busy the past Spring and Summer may be an understatement. A full-time stint as a registered respiratory…
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En Memoria De Javier Capetillo Hernandez Septiembre 16, 1950 – Agosto 3, 2023
En Memoria De Javier Capetillo Hernandez Septiembre 16, 1950 - Agosto 3, 2023 Javier Capetillo Hernandez, Sr.— the boxing trainer, mentor and namesake of Capetillo Boxing Academy— passed away on August 3,…
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Happy Birthday, Luisito “Earthquake” Espinosa: Maligayang Kaarawan, Lindol!
Luisito Espinosa deserves a tremendous debt of gratitude for everything he has achieved in and out of the squared circle. For the record, Mr. Espinosa was the first Filipino and one of…
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Fernando “Pumita” Martinez halts a game Jade Bornea in the 11th-round to retain the IBF super-flyweight crown
The searing left hooks from Fernando Daniel Martinez could have knocked out anybody last night at The Armory. Martinez learned early on, though, that Jade Bornea was not just anybody despite successfully…
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Jerwin Ancajas digs deep, technically stops Wilner Soto within five rounds
Jerwin “Pretty Boy” Ancajas is once again in the win column, unleashing body blows that crumpled Colombian Wilner Soto within five rounds at The Armory in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Ancajas closed the competitive…
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Jade “Hurricane” Bornea and Jerwin “Pretty Boy” Ancajas ready for Showtime at The Armory: Weigh-in Results
IBF World Super-Flyweight Championship (limit 115 lbs) Fernando “Pumita” Martinez Buenos Aires, Argentina 15-0 (8 KO’s) 114.6 lbs. versus Jade “Hurricane” Bornea Cotabato del Norte, Philippines 18-0 (12 KO’s 115 lbs. Super-Bantamweight…
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Jade “Hurricane” Bornea: Ready to Wreak Havoc in The Armory
It is one thing to have a nom de guerre that epitomizes a force of nature, and quite another to live up to the hype. Jade Bornea is ready for his challenge…
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Jerwin Ancajas: Moving Up and Eyeing the Win Column
Jerwin Ancajas knows what it takes to climb to the top and how to stay there a long time. The man from Panabo, Davao del Norte was IBF junior-bantamweight champion from 2016…
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Warriors beat Lakers, 121-106, look to even series in LA Friday
Chase Center (San Francisco, CA) With their backs against the ropes, behind 3-1 on the judges’ score cards, and on the verge being knocked out at home, Golden State repulsed Los Angeles,…
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Warriors regroup, blast Lakers, 127-100, to even series
Chase Center, USA - The Dubs unveiled a terrific Plan B as they rout the visiting Lakers, 127-100, Thursday night in San Francisco. Leading all scorers was Klay Thompson who posted 30…
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Steph Curry paints 50-point masterpiece as Dubs K.O. Kings in Sacramento, 120-100
San Leandro, California The Warriors have proven, once again, why they are the reigning and defending 2021-22 NBA champions, on Sunday. Against a loaded team in (perhaps) the loudest, rowdiest NBA arena…
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Curry, Wiggins sizzle as Warriors knock down Kings, 114-97
San Francisco (Chase Center) -- With their backs against the ropes, the Warriors dug deep into their arsenal, avoided hitting the canvas, then systematically beat the upstart Kings, 114-97, on Thursday night.…
