Joaquin Henson
2,829 articles · PhilBoxing.com
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Brian to fight Rubillar anytime, anywhere
World Boxing Council (WBC) lightflyweight champion Brian Viloria said yesterday he’ll leave it up to his manager Gary Gittelsohn and Top Rank promoter Bob Arum to decide whether or not to accept…
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Elorde pushes Viloria to the wall
Filipino promoter Gabriel (Bebot) Elorde is leaving World Boxing Council (WBC) lightflyweight champion Brian Viloria no choice but to stake his crown against No. 1 contender Juanito Rubillar here on May 6.…
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Another Manny in the making
Manny Pacquiao’s long-time personal trainer and boyhood pal Buboy Fernandez said yesterday he’s found a fighter who, if guided properly, could become another Pacman. Buboy is so sure of bantamweight Ernel Fontanilla’s…
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Viloria says let’s do business
World Boxing Council (WBC) lightflyweight champion Brian Viloria said the other day he’s looking forward to cleaning up the ranks up to the flyweight division and tough guys like Jorge Arce, Vic…
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Big Dome gets Khan’s nod
Los Angeles lawyer Nick Khan, a partner in Manny Pacquiao’s US management team with Shelly Finkel and Keith Davidson, gave his thumbs-up to the Araneta Coliseum as a first-class venue during a…
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Good night, Sweet Prince
Hard-hitting Vic (Raging Bull) Darchinyan overpowered Filipino challenger Diosdado (Prince) Gabi and scored a one-punch knockout at 2:42 of the eighth round to retain the International Boxing Federation and International Boxing Organization…
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It’s now or never for Gabi
Diosdado (Prince) Gabi of Davao City will let it all hang out in trying to wrest the International Boxing Federation and International Boxing Organization flyweight crowns from unbeaten Armenia-born Vic (Raging Bull)…
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Gabi in do-or-die title bid
Filipino challenger Diosdado (Prince) Gabi said the other day he will do what it takes–at the risk of his own life–to dethrone unbeaten International Boxing Federation and International Boxing Organization flyweight champion…
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Viloria confirms fracture
World Boxing Council (WBC) lightflyweight champion Brian Viloria said yesterday he suffered a hairline fracture in the fourth metacarpal of his right hand during his recent title defense against Jose Antonio Aguirre…
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Manny’s success inspires Viloria
With the "People’s Champ" Manny Pacquiao at ringside, World Boxing Council (WBC) lightflyweight king Brian Viloria was inspired to make mincemeat of Mexican challenger Jose Antonio Aguirre in their 12-round title bout…
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From Vegas to Houston
HOUSTON — It was a backbreaker of a trip but Solar Sports vice president for production Erick Tam and I didn’t mind. The journey from Las Vegas, where we covered Brian Viloria’s…
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What’ s next for Viloria?
LAS VEGAS — Gary Gittelsohn has big plans for World Boxing Council (WBC) lightflyweight champion Brian Viloria. Shortly after Viloria repulsed Mexican challenger Jose Antonio Aguirre in the first defense of his…
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Viloria retains WBC crown
LAS VEGAS — World Boxing Council (WBC) lightflyweight champion Brian Viloria failed to make good on his promise to knock out Mexican challenger Jose Antonio Aguirre and settled for a win by…
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Pacquiao a hit behind the mike
LAS VEGAS — People’s champion Manny Pacquiao scored a knockout in his TV debut as a commentator and fight analyst on Solar Sports’ live satellite coverage of World Boxing Council (WBC) lightflyweight…
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Viloria predicts KO in four
LAS VEGAS — World Boxing Council (WBC) lightflyweight champion Brian Viloria took out a long-stemmed straw out of his glass of water and twisted it to make a figure four at the…
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Pacquiao’s fights in the works
LAS VEGAS — Negotations are underway for Manny Pacquiao to fight former World Boxing Council (WBC) superbantamweight champion Oscar Larios of Mexico in Manila, possibly on May 21, and Erik Morales in…
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Manny’s turn behind the mike
LAS VEGAS–The people’s champion Manny Pacquiao makes his debut as a TV commentator in the coverage of four fights, including World Boxing Council (WBC) lightflyweight champion Brian Viloria’s first title defense against…
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Roach wary of Mexican challenger
LAS VEGAS — Trainer Freddie Roach said yesterday Mexican challenger Jose Antonio Aguirre deserves the respect of a former champion and won’t be an easy opponent for World Boxing Council (WBC) lightflyweight…
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Speed is Viloria’s chief asset
World Boxing Council (WBC) lightflyweight champion Brian Viloria’s manager Gary Gittelsohn said the other day the Ilocano fighter’s superior speed, not his power, will take the starch out of Mexican challenger Jose…
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Morales to recall prodigal father?
After losing to Manny Pacquiao on a knockout last month, Erik Morales will probably sack trainer Jose Luis Lopez and recall his father Jose who was in El Terrible’s corner for 48…