Joaquin Henson
2,829 articles · PhilBoxing.com
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Vayson rues coach’s decision
INDIO, California. Challenger Jayson Vayson disagreed with his coach Allan Alegria’s decision to throw in the towel at 1:41 of the seventh round but accepted his fate just the same as WBA/WBO…
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“Thrilla” card takes shape
Melvin Jerusalem headlines 'Thrilla' card on Oct. 29. The “Thrilla In Manila” golden anniversary card is close to finalization with 11 fights confirmed on the bill and two more in the works…
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Vayson aims to make history
LAS VEGAS. Jayson Vayson got the surprise of his life when manager Brico Santig cancelled his fight against Regie Suganob two months ago for a crack at the unified WBA/WBO minimumweight championship…
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Smarts over power
Mexico’s living legend Saul (Canelo) Alvarez was heavily favored to bludgeon Terence Crawford in their epic showdown at the Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas last Saturday night but oddsmakers were rebuffed as…
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Crawford to defy odds?
It could be a case of Terence Crawford biting more than he can chew. He’s moving up two divisions to challenge Mexico’s Saul (Canelo) Alvarez who’s defending his WBO, WBA, WBC and…
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ABAP feels WB’s growing pains
Marcus Manalo. ABAP secretary-general Marcus Manalo said yesterday a hiccup on the administrative side of newly-IOC recognized international federation World Boxing’s inaugural World Championships currently ongoing in Liverpool resulted in the disqualification…
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Who is Nico Walsh?
There is a serious move to include middleweight Nico Walsh on the “Thrilla In Manila” commemoration card at the Smart Araneta Coliseum on Oct. 29 and negotiations are underway to bring him…
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Boxers swing into action
The Philippine team was reduced to six fighters with Ofelia Magno scratched from the women’s 48kg lineup due to lack of time to confirm results of her sex test as the World…
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Spicing up “Thrilla” card
It looks like at least 13 fights will be on the bill for the “Thrilla In Manila” 50th anniversary commemoration at the Smart Araneta Coliseum on Oct. 29 with the main event…
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Pacman back into full-time boxing
Take it from MP Promotions head Sean Gibbons. Hall of Famer Manny Pacquiao is back into full-time boxing. And it’s not only as a fighter but also as a promoter. Aside from…
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Paalam leads ABAP team in Liverpool
Tokyo Olympic silver medalist Carlo Paalam leads a seven-strong ABAP lineup at the World Boxing Championships in the M&S Bank Arena, Liverpool, on Sept. 4-14 and while it may be tough to…
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Pacman sets ‘Thrilla’ commemoration
Boxing Hall of Famer Manny Pacquiao is setting the stage for the commemoration of the “Thrilla In Manila” on its 50th anniversary with a blockbuster card at the Smart Araneta Coliseum on…
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Vayson vies for WBA/WBO titles
If Jayson Vayson dethrones WBA/WBO minimumweight champion Oscar Collazo of Puerto Rico in their scheduled 12-round bout at the Fantasy Springs Resort and Casino in Indio, California, on Sept. 20, it will…
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Llover nears IBF title shot
Fresh from disposing of former two-time world champion Luis Concepcion, unbeaten IBF No. 8 bantamweight Kenneth (Lover Boy) Llover is now a step closer to sealing a crack at the IBF belt…
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All or nothing for Jerwin
Former IBF superflyweight champion Jerwin Ancajas is blasting his way to secure a shot at another world title and MP Promotions head Sean Gibbons ruled out any more tune-ups in declaring it’s…
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Italian next for Magsayo?
Magsayo (R) connects with a short left at Mata. Newly-crowned WBC Continental Americas superfeatherweight champion Mark Magsayo may be up against WBC Silver titlist Michael Magnesi of Italy in his next fight…
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Marcial to focus on pros
Marcial (R) throws a right against Joseph. Eumir Marcial said yesterday he’s unsure to fight in the SEA Games this December with his focus lasered on the pros and a possible appearance…
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Hurting inside
The verdict was like a stab straight into MP Promotions head Sean Gibbons’ heart. For four years, Gibbons dreamed of Manny Pacquiao returning to the ring after losing the WBC welterweight belt…
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Barrios lucky to keep title
Lady Luck continued to smile on WBC welterweight champion Mario Barrios as he has now retained his title twice in a row by escaping without a win. He kept his belt on…
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McTavish a proud Filipino
Bruce McTavish. Being Filipino is never about how you look. It’s what’s in your heart that counts. Bruce McTavish looked every bit the New Zealander of Scottish descent that he was but…
