Joaquin Henson
2,829 articles · PhilBoxing.com
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Unfair to Manny
There?s supposed to be an unwritten rule in the Senate that if a colleague has a pet bill, he or she will be supported all the way until passage into law. Of…
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One final run for Hawaiian Punch
Ending a 1 1/2 year layoff, former WBA/WBO flyweight and IBF lightflyweight champion Brian Viloria returns to the ring against Mexico?s Ruben (Hurricane) Montoya at the Ryogoku Sumo Arena in Tokyo on…
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Magdaleno rejects Donaire rematch
WBO superbantamweight champion Jessie Magdaleno has reneged on his promise to give Nonito Donaire, Jr. an immediate rematch and called the Filipino Flash a sore loser in a 360 degree reversal from…
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Time running out on Horn
A week ago, it was announced that the Queensland government was ready to put serious money on the table in bringing WBO welterweight champion Manny Pacquiao?s next fight to Brisbane on April…
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Who is Todd Makelim?
A former Australian flyweight and bantamweight champion was in the corner of IBF superflyweight champion Jerwin Ancajas for his first defense of the crown against Mexican challenger Jose Alfredo Rodriguez at the…
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Ancajas ready for Chocolatito?
IBF superflyweight champion Jerwin (Pretty Boy) Ancajas played matador in frustrating Mexican Jose Alfredo Rodriguez, appropriately nicknamed Torito, and was hardly threatened as he retained his crown on an eighth round technical…
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Hats off to SMB-SAC
In 1982, the Sportswriters Association of Cebu (SAC) and San Miguel Brewery (SMB) made a pact to institutionalize an annual awards program in a joint undertaking to promote sports in Cebu and…
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Ancajas ready for Chocolatito?
MANILA, Philippines - IBF superflyweight champion Jerwin (Pretty Boy) Ancajas played matador in frustrating Mexican Jose Alfredo Rodriguez, appropriately nicknamed Torito, and was hardly threatened as he retained his crown on an…
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Ancajas out to tame ?Torito?
IBF superflyweight champion Jerwin Ancajas isn?t taking any chances on a decision that may not go his way and will look for a knockout from the opening bell in battling No. 15…
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Mixed views on Manny?s likely foe
Angeles City resident Bruce McTavish said the other day WBO welterweight champion Manny Pacquiao would knock out Jeff Horn in three or four rounds but another boxing official Danrex Tapdasan warned that…
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Deduction costly for Jerusalem in title bid
A point deduction for a low blow provided WBC minimumweight champion Wanheng Menayothin the cushion to score a close but unanimous 12-round decision over previously unbeaten Bukidnon challenger Melvin (Gringo) Jerusalem in…
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Boxing Commission set for approval
A law establishing the Philippine Boxing Commission (PBC) is in line for approval and with Sen. Manny Pacquiao as principal author of the Senate Bill No. 191, it?s a sure thing that…
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Fight?s not over for Mel
Lopez. Former PSC chairman and Manila Mayor Mel Lopez was laid to rest at the Heritage Park, Taguig City, last Jan. 7 with his dream of the Philippines capturing a first-ever Olympic…
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Nietes, Melindo in world title bids
Negotiations are now underway for ALA fighters Donnie Nietes and Milan Melindo to figure in world title bouts sooner than later with April or May month when they make their bids for…
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Prioritizing Manny’s agenda
Top Rank CEO Bob Arum recently said he?s fixing four fights for WBO welterweight champion Manny Pacquiao this year. I wonder if Arum has forgotten that Pacquiao is now a Senator and…
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Back to UK for Casimero?
Former IBF lightflyweight and flyweight champion Johnriel Casimero is looking forward to a big-money fight against WBC superflyweight titlist Roman (Chocolatito) Gonzalez of Nicaragua but if that?s not immediately available, he?ll settle…
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Gringo dedicates title fight to late dad
Over a year ago, WBC No. 9 minimumweight contender Melvin Jerusalem?s father Bienvenido died at the age of 47 in his sleep in Bukidnon. Jerusalem was in Cebu when it happened, training…
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?Gringo? ripe, ready for shot at world title
MANILA, Philippines ? Melvin (Gringo) Jerusalem will seek inspiration from eight Filipinos who won world titles in Thailand as he ventures to Phitsanulok in the north central district to face defending WBC…
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Paalam says it?ll be gold next time
Cagayan de Oro?s Carlo Paalam said he was not in his right mind in losing to eventual gold medalist Sachin of India in their recent AIBA World Youth Championships lightflyweight semifinal bout…
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Philippine Pro Boxing Yearender: Manny back on top
The big story in Philippine professional boxing in 2016 was Sen. Manny Pacquiao?s return to the throne as WBO welterweight champion. After losing to Floyd Mayweather, Jr. in the sport?s richest fight…
