Joaquin Henson
2,829 articles · PhilBoxing.com
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Viloria fights for Filipino pride
World Boxing Council (WBC) lightflyweight champion Brian Viloria of Narvacan, Ilocos Sur, and Waipahu, Hawaii, vowed yesterday to make the Philippines proud when he stakes his crown against Mexican challenger Omar Nino…
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‘Boom Boom’ in back-to-back US bouts
Bantamweight contender Rey (Boom Boom) Bautista is in line for two US fights within 46 days and the busy schedule indicates Golden Boy Promotions is rushing a world title shot for the…
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‘Baby Bull’ deals Suico ninth round stoppage
World Boxing Association (WBA) lightweight champion Juan (Baby Bull) Diaz was hardly threatened in scoring a ninth round stoppage of Filipino challenger Randy Suico to retain his title at the MGM Grand…
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Suico vows to go all out for title
Hard-hitting Mandaue City slugger Randy Suico will let it all hang out in his bold attempt to dethrone unbeaten World Boxing Association (WBA) lightweight titleholder Juan (Baby Bull) Diaz in their 12-round…
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Finally, a title crack for Suico
The long wait for a world title crack is finally over for hard-hitting Mandaue City slugger Randy Suico but it won’t be easy sailing in his quest for the championship. Suico takes…
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Manny vows to retire Morales
It was late afternoon of the day after Manny Pacquiao scored a convincing 12-round decision over Oscar Larios and the Filipino ring hero looked none the worse for wear. His face was…
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Ref says Larios no pushover
Angeles City-based New Zealand referee Bruce McTavish said yesterday Oscar Larios proved his mettle by nearly flooring Manny Pacquiao in the third round and surviving the distance in their Araneta Coliseum bout…
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Larios makes bold prediction
For former World Boxing Council (WBC) superbantamweight champion Oscar Larios, fighting Manny Pacquiao before his adoring hometown fans is more a motivation than a cause for concern. "Let the Filipinos and the…
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Bobby passes test with flying colors
World Boxing Council (WBC) Continental Americas superfeatherweight champion Bobby Pacquiao took older brother Manny’s advice to attack the body, stay focused and defend against the counter right hand in knocking out Kevin…
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Bobby battles Kelley in acid test
For Bobby Pacquiao, the time has come to step out of his famous brother Manny’s shadow. But it won’t be easy as the younger Pacquiao takes on grizzled veteran Kevin (The Flushing…
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Finkel says truth will come out
Manny Pacquiao’s American manager Shelly Finkel said yesterday news reports of his $7.5 million suit against lawyer Franklin Gacal and Rex (Wakee) Salud were distorted and promised "at some point in the…
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Oscar predicts long reign for Boom Boom
Even as rising star Rey (Boom Boom) Bautista is still not a world champion, legendary fighter Oscar de la Hoya says the ascent to the top is inevitable and predicts a long…
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Finkel files $7.5M suit vs Pacquiao handlers
In what could be a ploy to pressure Manny Pacquiao into extending his contract, American manager Shelly Finkel filed a $7.5 Million suit in Los Angeles last Tuesday against lawyer Franklin Gacal…
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Morales rubber duel nearly a done deal
Even as Manny Pacquiao is deep in training for his July 2 appointment with Oscar Larios, negotiations are underway to finalize his rubber match against Erik Morales on Oct. 7 at the…
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Cebu honors SEA Games organizer
The Sportswriters Association of Cebu (SAC) named the chairman of the provincial organizing committee for the recent Southeast Asian (SEA) Games as its Sportsman of the Year in the 24th All-Cebu Sports…
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Roach says Pacquiao will be ready for Larios
Trainer Freddie Roach said yesterday Manny Pacquiao will be ready to beat Oscar Larios when they face off in a 12-round World Boxing Council International superfeatherweight title bout at the Araneta Coliseum…
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Manny to train double for Larios
With less than two months to train for Oscar Larios, Manny Pacquiao will double his effort in the gym to quash the possibility of an upset win by the Mexican in their…
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Ring judge says Larios will fall
Veteran boxing judge Gale Van Hoy of Texas isn’t giving Oscar Larios much of a chance to upset Manny Pacquiao in their 12-round bout at the Araneta Coliseum on July 2. Van…
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Mayol tormentor may not fight again
It was a high price to pay for victory. World Boxing Council (WBC) minimumweight champion Eagle Kyowa may be forced to retire if he is unable to recover from a cracked right…
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Not the end for Mayol
TOKYO – Rodel Mayol’s Japanese manager Yasuo Matsuoka repeatedly apologized to the Filipino guests who flew in from Manila only to watch the baby-faced fighter from Mandaue lose on points to Eagle…