Jim Jenkins
9 articles · SacBee.com
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Filipinos win with flair<br>They claim 5 of 6 bouts at Arco to take home boxing’s World Cup
So much for the drama of the World Cup. Boxers from the Philippines claimed the coveted team trophy Saturday night in rapid and convincing style at Arco Arena by winning the first…
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Despite sudden change, De La Hoya has a plan<br>If the Philippines and Mexico split, he has a tiebreaker in mind
When not in the ring himself, Oscar De La Hoya wants to be known as a hands-on promoter. True to his word, he came to Sacramento early so he could get personally…
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De La Hoya, Arum make up
Now that they have patched up their differences, maybe Oscar De La Hoya finally will get back his 1992 Olympic boxing gold medal from Bob Arum. Their reunion -- and the end…
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Boxing support will be tested
Sacramento has always been known as a good boxing town. But does it have a fan base large enough to support two cards held on consecutive nights? Maybe. First up is a…
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Boxing Notes: Officials are chosen for Arco Arena bouts
on Schorle of El Dorado Hills has been selected to referee Saturday night's main event at Arco Arena between World Boxing Organization junior-featherweight champion Daniel Ponce De Leon (31-1, 28 knockouts) of…
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Boxing Beat: Philippine veteran still feels confident in self
Gerry Penalosa is the oldest boxer on Saturday night's team-styled card at Arco Arena between the Philippines and Mexico. He also may be the show's best boxer. At least, that was the…
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Boxing Beat: National pride at stake at Arco
Team competition is not something pro boxing fans are used to, but it will be a main ingredient in an Aug. 11 card at Arco Arena where fighters from Mexico and the…
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Boxing Beat: Sacramento gearing up for back-to-back fights
The second week in August will be a busy one for boxing in the Sacramento area. Coupled with the recent announcement by the River Cats that Aug. 10 will be the first…
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Mayweather admits tonight’s foe was an early inspiration
LAS VEGAS -- At the final news conference for both fighters this week, Richard Schaefer, chief executive officer for Golden Boy Promotions -- Oscar De La Hoya's company -- made an admission…
