Emmanuel Rivera, RRT
271 articles · PhilBoxing.com
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All the Kings’ Men, Women and their Cowbells: Sacramento rattles NBA Champs in playoff opener, 126-123
Sacramento, California (Golden 1 Center) The Kings are back in the playoffs after a 17-year hibernation, edging the Warriors 126-123, last Saturday night. Sacramento’s hard-fought win over their visiting Nor-Cal neighbors, the…
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Draymond Green jump-starts Golden State, Curry drops 39, in late comeback against New Orleans, 120-109
Chase Center, California The Wild, Wild West(ern) Conference just got more interesting, thanks to Draymond Green’s on-court generalship that sparked Golden State’s late TKO (technical knock-out, in boxing terms) over New Orleans,…
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Gabriel “ Flash” Elorde Awards Night Continues with its 23rd Banquet of Champions
After a three-year hiatus, Philippine Boxing’s premier boxing tradition- the 23rd Gabriel "Flash” Elorde Boxing Awards Night- continues at the elegant Okada Hotel Manila. A Triple Championship, dubbed BOXING KONTRA DROGA, caps…
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Happy Birthday, Freddie Roach!
March 5, 2023, Hollywood, California - Every modern boxing hall of fame known to man, it seems, has inducted Frederick Steven Roach. Born 63 years ago, March 5, 1960, Freddie Roach, once…
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Warriors rain on Lillard’s parade, upend Trail Blazers, 123-105
Chase Center, San Francisco Draymond Green picked up where he left off after being away for 2 games due to a sore-knee posting 12 points, 9 rebounds, and 8 assists, then almost…
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Franco Finn: The NBA’s one and only Filipino-American Ambassador of Cheer
When he speaks, people cannot help but listen intently. ‘Tis how it goes when the most interesting public announcer, a Filipino-American and all that, gets going. In an impromptu shout-out for PhilBoxing.com…
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Warriors outwit, outlast wily Wizards, 135-126
Andrew Wiggins soared once again, dropping 29 points, leading the Warriors past the tenacious Wizards Monday night, 135-126. Said Warriors coach Steve Kerr on the hoops star dubbed “Air Canada”: “Definitely his…
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Be Water, Klay Thompson: Golden State splashes OKC, 141-114, on Bruce Lee Night
Klay was vintage Thompson as the Warriors pummeled the visiting Thunder, 141-114, on Monday night. Thompson hit 12-of-16 treys in a stellar 42-point masterpiece, and came within two 3-pointers of his hallowed…
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Steph Curry exits due to leg injury, Warriors defeat Mavericks anyway, 119-113
The Warriors had to dig deep in their armamentarium as they held on to beat the visiting Mavericks on Saturday night, 119-113. Golden State started with a dazzling display of ball movement,…
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Houston Rockets defeat OKC Thunder again, 112-106
In boxing, styles make fights. Could the same maxim be true in the game of hoops? The Houston Rockets, who own the worst record (13-38) in the Western Conference, had the style…
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Golden State wins 3rd straight game, splashes OKC, 128-120
The Warriors are on a roll, moving up to fifth place in the bunched up and wild, wild Western Conference at the Paycom Center in Oklahoma City on Monday night. Steph was…
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Golden State Warriors shine anew, devour Toronto Raptors, 129-117
The reigning and defending NBA champions Warriors apparently have hit their stride, beating the visiting Raptors, 129-117, Friday night. In boxing terms, it was a fair and even tussle, each fighter tied…
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Manny Pacquiao: Good Luck to all fighters at “Fights of Fury” Amateur Boxing Benefit Card (Video)
Emmanuel Pacquiao, Sr.: “On behalf of the Manny Pacquiao Foundation, I would like to welcome and congratulate all the fighters in Las Vegas at the fights of Fury. I wish I was…
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Viva Las Vegas: Jimuel Pacquiao headlines Amateur Boxing Benefit Card- “Fights of Fury”
Jimuel Pacquiao knows the value of his name and the commensurate responsibility attached to his chosen field of endeavor. It is why he has poured his heart and soul into his training…
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Warriors buzz Grizzlies, 122-120, in razor-thin Thriller
Chase Center, California: Jordan Poole made a memorable deuce that powered Golden State past Memphis Grizzlies, 122-120, in a wild finish, Wednesday. With 2.1 seconds left, an in-bound laser pass from Donte…
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Fil-Am Jalen Green soars as Rockets edge Timberwolves, 119-114
After a13-game slump, the Houston Rockets defeat the uninspired Timberwolves, 119-114, Monday night. Houston’s rare victory not only ended their longest slide this season, but also snapped their 10-game losing streak at…
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Clarkson, Conley, Markkanen struck a major chord as Jazz rout Clippers, 126-103
The return of Lauri Markkanen was a welcome relief for Utah as they pummeled an undermanned Clippers, 126-103, on Wednesday. On his return after a 2-game absence due to a bruised hip,…
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Jazz knock down Timberwolves in wild finish, 126-125
In a unique NBA record this season, the Utah Jazz have been involved in five games decided in the clutch— tussles decided with 5 points or less in the last five minutes…
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Warriors bounce back in D.C., defeat Wizards, 127-118
Steph Curry is back in form, scoring 41 points, 7 rebounds and 2 assists, with Jordan Poole adding 32, as the dynamic duo powered Golden State past the Washington Wizards, 127-118, on…
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Remember the Alamodome: Warriors dominate Spurs amidst NBA’s largest crowd, 144-113
68,323 loyal, die-hard San Antonio fans went home satisfied, despite the Warriors blowing out the Spurs, 144-113, Friday night. There were some heartwarming stories that tugged at every fan's hearts before, during…
