Joaquin Henson
2,829 articles · PhilBoxing.com
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Roach says Floyd trilogy a possibility
MANILA, Philippines - WBO welterweight champion Manny Pacquiao concludes the second trilogy in his career when he takes on Juan Manuel Marquez at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas on…
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Nothing secret about the Garden
The Secret Garden is the title of a classic 1911 children?s novel by Frances Hodgson Burnett and the name of a popular Irish-Norwegian New Age duo. Neither the book nor the musical…
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Donaire battles dangerous foe in NY debut
MANILA, Philippines - It won?t be cakewalk for WBC/WBO bantamweight champion Nonito Donaire Jr. when he stakes his twin titles against unbeaten Omar Narvaez of Argentina at the 5,600-seat Theater in Madison…
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Donaire to unmask ‘Mystery Man’
MANILA, Philippines - WBC/WBO bantamweight champion Nonito Donaire Jr. admitted yesterday he hardly knows what to expect from unbeaten challenger Omar Narvaez when they clash in a 12-round bout at the WaMu…
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Donaire’s trainer sees explosive showing
MANILA, Philippines - WBC/WBO bantamweight champion Nonito Donaire Jr. is out to make a strong statement in his fight against unbeaten Omar Narvaez of Argentina at the WaMu Theater of Madison Square…
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Romy reiterates call for Obama photos
Lawyer Romy Macalintal isn?t giving up hope that someday soon, the White House will release the pictures taken during the historic meeting between President Barack Obama and Manny Pacquiao with wife Jinkee…
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Never another Manny – Roach
MANILA, Philippines - Three years ago, trainer Freddie Roach wasn?t convinced that Manny Pacquiao was a great fighter. In Mike Silver?s book ?The Arc of Boxing? published in 2008, Roach was quoted…
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Strange behaviors
Despite the glowing tributes, the Golden Boy isn?t such a shining star after all. A book on his life was called ?American Son? and a children?s version named him ?Super Oscar.? He…
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No doubt about Nietes’ win
Donnie Nietes did enough to earn the WBO lightflyweight crown on a unanimous 12-round decision over Mexico?s Ramon Garcia at a packed University of St. La Salle gym in Bacolod City last…
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Roach zeroes in on 6th BWAA award
MANILA, Philippines - Freddie Roach is closing in on his sixth Boxing Writers Association of America (BWAA) Trainer of the Year award and if he sweeps his four world title assignments in…
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Puerto Princesa to stage seven world title bouts
MANILA, Philippines - In an unprecedented landmark in boxing history, Puerto Princesa will host a card featuring seven world title fights at the city coliseum on Oct. 29 with Mayor Edward Hagedorn…
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Sleeping with a snake
Newly crowned WBO lightflyweight champion Donnie Nietes of Murcia, Negros Occidental, sleeps with a snake. He?s not afraid of getting bitten. He?s not frightened of his pet Burmese python wrapping itself around…
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Manny stronger than ever
MANILA, Philippines - At the peak of his boxing career, WBO welterweight champion and the world?s No. 1 pound-for-pound fighter Manny Pacquiao is stronger than ever with no signs of slowing down,…
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Marquez will pay for disrespect – Roach
MANILA, Philippines - Celebrated boxing trainer Freddie Roach predicted the other day Manny Pacquiao will stop Juan Manuel Marquez inside six rounds in their WBO welterweight title fight at the MGM Grand…
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Aldeguer’s diamonds in the rough
Donnie Nietes, Milan Melindo, A. J. Banal, Rey (Boom Boom) Bautista and Mark Jason Melligen are among the well-known gems of the ALA boxing stable of Cebu. But not too many fans…
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Roach hits M’weather’s ‘cheap shot’ versus Ortiz
LONDON ? Legendary boxing trainer Freddie Roach is making big news here even as he is far away in Baguio City attending to Manny Pacquiao in preparing for the Juan Manuel Marquez…
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Cuello, Lopez on cue in title bids
Two Filipino prospects won by spectacular knockouts in Mexico last Saturday to come a step closer to clinching title shots and the probability is they?ll be joining Manny Pacquiao, Nonito Donaire Jr.…
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Mayweather belies lack of class
MANILA, Philippines - While the consensus is Floyd Mayweather Jr. did nothing illegal in knocking out Victor Ortiz with a sucker punch when the na?ve southpaw wasn?t looking in their Las Vegas…
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All in the family
Two-time world boxing champion Dodie Boy Pe?alosa Sr. and Dodie Boy Jr. aren?t the only father-and-son combination to ply their trade in the ring. In fact, Dodie Boy Sr.?s father Carl was…
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Donaire could be next Pacquiao
MANILA, Philippines - WBC/WBO bantamweight champion Nonito Donaire Jr. is Top Rank chairman Bob Arum?s choice as the country?s next boxing icon and exposing the Filipino Flash to the New York audience…