Joaquin Henson
2,829 articles · PhilBoxing.com
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?I?m no one-hit wonder? ? Donaire
IBF flyweight champion Nonito Donaire Jr. delivered a strong message to doubters before he left Manila with his father and trainer Nonito Sr. for the US last Saturday night. ?I?m no one-hit…
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?Another Elorde will rule the world?
Despite suffering a knockdown and barely beating unheralded Glen Mondol on points a few weeks ago, superfeatherweight Juan Martin (Bai) Elorde is determined to chase the dream of following in his grandfather?s…
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Gorres to face Aussie in IBF title eliminator
It?s definite ? well, almost. ALA stable owner Tony Aldeguer told The STAR yesterday the IBF superflyweight title eliminator between Z Gorres and Australian Vic Darchinyan is 99 percent confirmed for Feb.…
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Eala promises ?show of shows?
Noli Eala said yesterday the Araneta Coliseum blockbuster card headlined by Rey (Boom Boom) Bautista on Dec. 2 will be an unforgettable extravaganza ? a show of shows ? that he promises…
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Donaire maintains weight no problem
Dropping from 140 pounds to make the limit of 112 is no problem for IBF flyweight champion Nonito Donaire Jr. who assured yesterday he?ll be fit and ready to rumble against Mexican…
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Pug with false leg wows fans
Japanese fighter Naozumi Tsuchiyama was born with a congenital defect in his right leg and when he was three years old, doctors cut off the limb to fit a prosthetic replacement. Despite…
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Nazario dares Boom Boom
Boxing promoter Rod Nazario said the other day he?s agreeable to put up at least P500,000 for superbantamweight Rey (Boom Boom) Bautista to take on Aljoe Jaro?s prot?g? Bernabe Concepcion in a…
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WBC owes life to RP, says Sulaiman
WBC president Jose Sulaiman credits the existence of the governing body to the Philippines because it was a Filipino who crafted the constitution and Manila hosted the historic convention that laid its…
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Ref advises Pinoy fighters to travel
Veteran boxing referee and judge Lou Filippo yesterday encouraged Filipino fighters to see action overseas so the world is able to open its eyes to their talent and appreciate what they?re capable…
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One punch seals Indon?s doom
Pan Asia Boxing Association (PABA) lightweight champion Dennis Laurente hardly worked up a sweat and used a single left hook to the jaw to knock out Indonesian challenger Moses Seran at 2:34…
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?Lady of the Ring? to do Araneta card
Third Force promoter Noli Eala said yesterday it?s almost a done deal for Amy Hayes, the first female to announce a world title fight, to do the hosting job for the blockbuster…
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Nazario says Manny should go lightweight
If Manny Pacquiao heeds his former business manager Rod Nazario?s advice, he?ll avoid fighting WBC superfeatherweight champion Juan Manuel Marquez and invade the 135-pound division to find his next opponent. ?I told…
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China looms as new boxing power
There were only 23 Asians of 80 fighters who qualified for the Beijing Olympics at the just concluded World Championships at the University of Illinois-Chicago Pavilion. Under the formula set by the…
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Donaire out to unify ?fly? title
The objective is unification but if the other so-called ?world? champions refuse to cooperate, IBF flyweight titlist Nonito Donaire Jr. said the other day he?ll fight whoever is available to follow in…
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Melindo added to big Araneta card
Unbeaten WBO Asia-Pacific minimumweight champion Milan Melindo of Cagayan de Oro will join Rey (Boom Boom) Bautista, A. J. Banal and Michael Domingo in the blockbuster Araneta Coliseum card on Dec. 2,…
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Donaire to go for early knockout
IBF flyweight champion Nonito Donaire Jr. said yesterday he?ll be more aggressive than usual in pressing Mexican challenger Luis Maldonado and look for an early knockout in their 12-round title bout at…
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Bautista learns lessons from loss
Rey (Boom Boom) Bautista said the other day he lost to WBO superbantamweight champion Daniel Ponce de Leon fair and square in Sacramento last August but confided ? for the first time…
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Orlando cager idolizes Pacman
MACAU ? Orlando Magic guard Keyon Dooling said yesterday he watches all of Manny Pacquiao?s bouts on pay-per-view TV because the Filipino boxing icon is the world?s most exciting fighter. Dooling, 27,…
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Critical agenda up in WBC confab
Games and Amusements Board (GAB) chairman Eric Buhain said yesterday a critical item for discussion in the coming 45th WBC convention is the authentication of fight records which requires close coordination among…
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Morales says power to decide Manny-Valero showdown
Three-time world boxing champion Erik Morales said yesterday a proposed fight between Manny Pacquiao and WBA superfeatherweight champion Edwin Valero will be a slam-bang affair featuring two strong and fast knockout artists.…