Joaquin Henson
2,829 articles · PhilBoxing.com
-
Column
Safety Bayless? priority in Pacman-Marquez bout
MANILA, Philippines - Referee Kenny Bayless said the other day the first thing that entered his mind after stopping the recent Manny Pacquiao-Juan Manuel Marquez fight with a second left in the…
-
Column
2012 Report Card: 3 Pinoys lead way in pro boxing
MANILA, Philippines - Three fighters combined for eight of 11 wins by Filipinos in world title bouts this year with WBO superbantamweight champion Nonito Donaire Jr. showing the way with four victories…
-
Column
Grover offers services to Manny
MANILA, Philippines - The highly-regarded conditioning guru whose list of clients includes Michael Jordan, Kobe Bryant and Dwyane Wade is reaching out to Manny Pacquiao because he?d like to be able to…
-
Column
Readers pick Marquez next for Manny
We polled the 25 winners of our recent Christmas contest on whom they prefer Manny Pacquiao to fight next and which team they think will win the PBA Philippine Cup. The results…
-
Column
Nonito captivates with Pinoy class
MANILA, Philippines - The year 2012 clearly belonged to WBO superbantamweight champion Nonito Donaire Jr. who swept his four assignments ? each a world title fight, became a $1 million earner and…
-
Column
P-Noy advises Donaire on career
MANILA, Philippines - In a private courtesy call at Malaca?ang Palace the other day, WBO superbantamweight champion Nonito Donaire Jr. said he was advised by President Aquino to be aware of signs…
-
Column
Dodie Boy Jr. a bright star in Vegas
MANILA, Philippines - Superbantamweight prospect Dodie Boy Pe?alosa Jr. stole the show in the early undercard of the Manny Pacquiao-Juan Manuel Marquez mainer at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas…
-
Column
Let?s rid boxing of suspicion
The Nevada State Athletic Commission has cleared both Manny Pacquiao and Juan Manuel Marquez in drug-testing after their fight but only their urine underwent examination. The analysis did not include blood extraction…
-
Column
Is it over for Manny?
As a fighter gets on in years, the responsibility of keeping a sharp focus on staying in shape becomes more and more pronounced. It?s impossible to turn back the hands of time…
-
Column
Julaton says Manny will be stronger
MANILA, Philippines - Former two-time WBO female superbantamweight champion Ana (The Hurricane) Julaton said the other day Manny Pacquiao?s mistake of walking into a knockout punch by Juan Manuel Marquez won?t downgrade…
-
Column
Donaire leaves no doubt
MANILA, Philippines - WBO superbantamweight champion Nonito Donaire Jr. is a shoo-in for Fighter of the Year honors and virtually sealed the vote with a spectacular third round disposal of Mexican legend…
-
Column
Manny?s legacy cast in stone
MANILA, Philippines - Although Manny Pacquiao failed to win a single fight this year, there is no question he remains the symbol of Filipino pride and as he turns 34 today, the…
-
Column
Marquez drug-negative, open to rematch
HOUSTON ? The results are out: Manny Pacquiao and Juan Manuel Marquez are negative of any form of performance-enhancing drugs or PEDs following tests that were conducted and supervised by the Nevada…
-
Column
Hatton surprised by Marquez? size
MANILA, Philippines - It was Manny Pacquiao?s knockout victim Ricky Hatton on the line, calling from Hong Kong the other day and the Manchester Hitman expressed surprise at Juan Manuel Marquez? power…
-
Column
Manny-Marquez quintology looms
MANILA, Philippines - With Manny Pacquiao declaring he?s not through fighting, it appears likely there will be a fifth bout against Juan Manuel Marquez, sooner or later. Top Rank chairman Bob Arum…
-
Column
Pacquiao told to take 6-month rest
MANILA, Philippines - Two close friends advised Manny Pacquiao to take a rest of at least six months before returning to the gym so his body and brain can fully recover from…
-
Column
Barrera to visit Phl next year
LAS VEGAS ? Former WBO superbantamweight, WBC featherweight and WBC superfeatherweight champion Marco Antonio Barrera confirmed the other day he is arriving in the Philippines to accompany his fighter Moises Fuentes who…
-
Column
Is Manny?s hunger gone?
LAS VEGAS ? Former two-time world boxing champion Gerry Pe?alosa couldn?t be sure if he would advise his good friend Manny Pacquiao to retire after losing to Juan Manuel Marquez by knockout…
-
Column
Boxing no longer Manny?s priority
LAS VEGAS ? Uruguay boxing guru Sampson Lewkowicz, the man called Picasso for his artful matchmaking, knew it all along. He predicted Juan Manuel Marquez would knock out Manny Pacquiao in their…
-
Column
Marquez? power raises doubts
LAS VEGAS ? Juan Manuel Marquez had not decked Manny Pacquiao in three previous fights but displayed awesome power in knocking the Filipino out cold in the sixth round at the MGM…
