Joaquin Henson
2,829 articles · PhilBoxing.com
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Pacquiao vs Barrios: Factors of consequence
Manny Pacquiao climbs back into the ring after a four-year layoff in a bid to become the first active International Boxing Hall of Famer to win a world title but WBC welterweight…
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Fighting for clean sweep
Magsayo (L) and Mata during the final presscon. Three Filipino fighters take on separate opponents at the MGM Grand Garden Arena, Las Vegas, tomorrow night (Sunday morning, Manila) and Freddie Roach’s long-time…
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Manny ready for Barrios
Manny Pacquiao isn’t leaving anything to chance and with nearly two months of training, said he’s ready for whatever WBC welterweight champion Mario Barrios brings into the ring when they clash in…
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Manny motors to Vegas
Manny Pacquiao leaves for Las Vegas at 3 pm today (California time), taking a long drive from Los Angeles to keep his appointment with WBC welterweight champion Mario Barrios at the MGM…
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Good Fortune for Manny
Australian strength and conditioning coach Justin Fortune said yesterday Manny Pacquiao is ready to go 12 rounds in battling WBC welterweight champion Mario Barrios at the MGM Grand Garden Arena, Las Vegas,…
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No issues with fight ref
Thomas Taylor will be the third man in the ring when Manny Pacquiao takes on WBC welterweight champion Mario Barrios at the MGM Grand Garden Arena, Las Vegas, on July 19 and…
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Ancajas awaits call to join card
Former IBF superflyweight champion Jerwin Ancajas continues to train with the mindset of fighting on the July 19 card featuring Manny Pacquiao in Las Vegas but no opponent has been named so…
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Perfect foe, perfect outcome
Nonito Donaire, Jr. couldn’t have found a more perfect opponent than Andres Campos in his comeback fight after a two-year layoff. Last Saturday, Donaire displayed master class in outboxing the Chilean to…
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Humility is Manny’s trademark
For all the greatness that surrounds Manny Pacquiao, he remains humble and grateful to God for the blessing of life. Last Sunday, Pacquiao was inducted into the International Boxing Hall of Fame…
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Pacquiao sets record as only active Hall of Famer
The only man to win world titles in eight divisions continues to make boxing history. Last Sunday, Manny Pacquiao was inducted into the International Boxing Hall of Fame in Canastota, New York,…
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Return of the comeback
Comebacks aren’t rare in pro boxing. For fighters, one of the most difficult career decisions to make is when to retire. It’s because to many, boxing is a way of life and…
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Is Martin next Manny?
WBO No. 2 superbantamweight Carl Jammes Martin passed the stiffest test so far in his boxing career as he decked Mexican veteran Francisco Pedroza with a counter right hook in the sixth…
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Manny’s induction to proceed
It’s a rule to be retired for at least three years before a fighter is eligible for nomination to the International Boxing Hall of Fame. Manny Pacquiao’s last fight was in 2021…
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Why split decision for Taduran?
There was no doubt that IBF minimumweight champion Pedro Taduran was the better man in defending his title against Ginjiro Shigeoka in Osaka last Saturday. The split decision was totally unfair as…
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Height no problem for Manny
WBC welterweight champion Mario Barrios is listed anywhere between 5-9 and 6-feet but height isn’t an issue with 5-5 challenger Manny Pacquiao who faces the fighter called El Azteca in a scheduled…
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Magsayo fights on Manny undercard
Manny Pacquiao and Mark Magsayo (L). WBC No. 2 superfeatherweight Mark Magsayo is booked to fight a 10-rounder on the undercard of the main event featuring WBC welterweight champion Mario Barrios against…
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Who is Mario Barrios?
There is no official announcement but the boxing world is buzzing with talk that Manny Pacquiao is coming back from retirement to face WBC welterweight champion Mario Barrios at the T-Mobile Arena,…
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In Jonathan’s memory
Jonathan Peñalosa. Former WBA flyweight title challenger and boxing coach Jonathan Peñalosa passed away at 9:30 pm last April 28, succumbing to colon cancer a week before he would’ve turned 58. But…
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No-contest ruling awaited
The word is the California State Athletic Commission (CSAC) will declare the recent WBO superfeatherweight title fight between defending champion Emanuel Navarrete and Charly Suarez a no-contest as if it never happened.…
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Injustice in San Diego
Referee Collantes' (R) erroneous call allowed Navarrete (L) to keep his title. WBO superfeatherweight champion Emanuel Navarrete did an acting job in making it appear a slight head clash with Charly Suarez…
