Joaquin Henson
2,829 articles · PhilBoxing.com
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New challenge for Nietes
The Philippines? longest uninterrupted reigning world champion Donnie Nietes is now without a title. He relinquished the WBO lightflyweight crown recently to move up to the 112-pound division in a quest for…
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Magdaleno says it won?t go past eight
Unbeaten challenger Jessie Magdaleno is convinced his youth will be the key to overpower defending WBO superbantamweight champion Nonito Donaire, Jr. in their 12-round title bout at the Thomas and Mack Center…
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Refusing to lose
It wasn?t easy for Marlon Tapales to win over defending WBO bantamweight champion Pungluang Sor Singyu in Ayutthaya late last July but as the saying goes, if there?s a will, there?s a…
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Tapales faces unbeaten Japanese foe
Tapales. WBO bantamweight champion Marlon Tapales of Lanao del Norte hasn?t lost in three fights in Japan and intends to preserve his streak when he stakes his crown against unbeaten No. 12…
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Manny has more to lose
The Ring Magazine recently came out with a list of the 10 greatest living fighters in the world today. Writer Michael Rosenthal said The Ring editors consulted with ?knowledgeable contributors? in making…
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Time running out on Sonsona
Sammy Gello-ani has been involved in boxing for nearly 30 years, starting out as Tony Aldeguer?s right-hand man with the ALA Boxing Gym in 1987. He eventually went on his own, matchmaking,…
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Cuban brings out best in Donaire
Salas. WBO superbantamweight champion Nonito Donaire, Jr. has now worked eight training sessions over the last two weeks with new Cuban coach Ismael Salas and the progress is evident in preparing for…
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Champ hopes to meet Duterte
Fresh from halting English challenger Charlie Edwards in London over the weekend, IBF flyweight champion Johnriel Casimero said yesterday his dream is to meet President Duterte because he admires the way the…
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Pokemon punch did it for Casimero
IBF flyweight champion Johnriel (Tata) Casimero made good on his promise to dispose of English challenger Charlie Edwards with what he calls his Pokemon Pikachu punch and impressed the hostile fans in…
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A coincidence 33 years apart
At first, IBF flyweight champion Johnriel Casimero's trainer Jhun Agrabio thought it was the first world title fight won by a Filipino in London. But over the phone a few hours ago,…
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Long, hard road to top for Ancajas
Newly-crowned IBF superflyweight champion Jerwin (Pretty Boy) Ancajas of Panabo, Davao del Norte, went through hard times to reach the top and now that he?s king of the world, it won?t be…
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Casimero vows to put foe to sleep
IBF flyweight champion John Riel (Tata) Casimero will unveil a new knockout punch he calls the Pokemon Pikachu in his defense against Charlie Edwards at the O2 Arena in London tonight (tomorrow…
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Will Vargas spoil Manny?s party?
Sen. Manny Pacquiao is out to regain the WBO welterweight title which he has held twice before and defending champion Jessie Vargas stands in the way of another reign on the throne.…
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Casimero not taking chances
IBF flyweight champion John Riel Casimero is far from taking English challenger Charlie Edwards lightly and although the battler from Ormoc is the heavy favorite to win, he?s treating their fight at…
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AIBA accepts Manny?s decision
MANILA, Philippines ? In the wake of the exit of flyweight Ian Clark Bautista and welterweight Eumir Marcial from contention at the AIBA World Olympic Qualifying Tournament in Baku, Azerbaijan, over the…
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Setback for AIBA
Sen. Manny Pacquiao?s decision not to fight at the coming Olympics dealt a huge blow to AIBA?s campaign to introduce professionals in Rio, seriously eroding the credibility of the international federation in…
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The Three Kings
There are only three Filipino world boxing champions recognized by the four major professional governing bodies WBC (World Boxing Council based in Mexico), WBA (World Boxing Association based in Panama), IBF (International…
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ABAP aims for more qualifiers
MANILA, Philippines ? Two boxers have so far qualified for the Rio Olympics and ABAP executive director Ed Picson said yesterday the goal remains to send a team of six with two…
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No hard feelings
Only seven fighters can boast of having put boxing legend Manny Pacquiao on the canvas. The first to do it was Rustico Torrecampo who halted Pacquiao in the third round in Mandaluyong…
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Big plans ahead for ALA
CEBU CITY ? The mammoth crowd that witnessed the fight card headlined by WBO superbantamweight champion Nonito Donaire, Jr. at the Cebu City Sports Complex here Saturday night was a clear indication…
