Joaquin Henson
2,829 articles · PhilBoxing.com
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Marquee bout ahead for Donaire
MANILA, Philippines - No less than Top Rank chairman Bob Arum himself has assured interim WBA superflyweight champion Nonito Donaire Jr. that the days of thrashing journeymen and tomato cans are over…
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‘Hawaiian Punch’ eyes flyweight belt
MANILA, Philippines - Former WBC and IBF lightflyweight champion Brian Viloria said yesterday he?ll book another tune-up fight, probably in the US, before getting married to long-time girlfriend Erica Navarro on Dec.…
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Donaire saves day for RP
Manila, Philippines - Unable to goad big-name fighters into the ring, interim WBA superflyweight champion Nonito Donaire Jr. vented his frustrations on Mexico?s Hernan (Tyson) Marquez and scored a convincing eighth round…
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Garcia’s daughter receives PSC award
NEW JERSEY ? Former world middleweight boxing champion Ceferino Garcia?s daughter Maureen was all choked up in receiving the Philippine Sports Commission (PSC) glass trophy signifying the late fighter?s induction into the…
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Floyd questions Manny’s award
MANILA, Philippines - Trash-talking Floyd Mayweather, Jr. is questioning the basis for the Boxer of the Decade award given to Manny Pacquiao by the Boxing Writers Association of America and recently said…
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Gorres inspires ALA Boys to excel
ANILA, Philippines - Even as former world title challenger Z Gorres was forced into early retirement because of a head injury, he continues to inspire his ALA stablemates who are now more…
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Rubillar thwarted in rematch
MANILA, Philippines - Hard-luck challenger Juanito Rubillar lost a controversial split 12-round decision to IBO lightflyweight champion Hekkie Budler in his sixth failed attempt to win a world title at the Emperor?s…
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Only Dapudong lucky in Mexico
MANILA, Philippines - Three Filipino fighters went up against tough opponents in Mexico yesterday morning (Manila time) and only North Cotabato?s Edren Dapudong emerged a winner, scoring a spectacular first round knockout…
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Pinoys ready to rumble in title bouts
MANILA, Philippines - Seven Filipino fighters are seeing action in rings around the world this morning (Manila time) but the spotlight is on two grudge rematches involving WBC lightflyweight champion Rodel Mayol…
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Donaire waits for Montiel
MANILA, Philippines - WBA interim superflyweight champion Nonito Donaire Jr. is hoping to battle WBC bantamweight titleholder Fernando Montiel before the year ends but he?s not looking past Mexico?s Hernan (Tyson) Marquez…
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Unbeaten pug in line for title crack
MANILA, Philippines - Undefeated fighter Johnriel Casimero of Ormoc City is in line for a shot at the WBO lightflyweight crown, now held by Puerto Rico?s Ivan (Iron Boy) Calderon, before the…
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Jaro to seek WBC okay for Denver
MANILA, Philippines ? The tragedy that recently befell Denver Cuello may turn out to be a blessing after all. Although he was disqualified for hitting Juan Hernandez while the Mexican was down…
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Chicken of same feather
Two fights that every boxing fan wants to see are Manny Pacquiao versus Floyd Mayweather Jr. to determine who is the world?s No. 1 pound-for-pound champion and the rematch between Nonito Donaire…
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Ganigan on 24-hour watch
It?s not the way former world lightweight boxing champion Andy Ganigan, a Hawaiian of Filipino descent, envisioned to live the rest of his life. Now, he barely talks and walks, a victim…
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Morales offers title shot for Cuello
MANILA, Philippines - Mexican boxing legend Erik Morales wants to co-manage Denver Cuello?s career and is offering the Iloilo fighter a chance to challenge WBA minimumweight champion Roman Gonzalez of Nicaragua in…
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Cuello is disqualified in bizarre end to tiff
MANILA, Philippines - Turning gold into stone, Iloilo?s Denver Cuello was disqualified by referee Guadalupe Garcia for striking a bloodied Juan Hernandez in the third round as the Mexican writhed in pain,…
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Anuran weighs options for Drian
MANILA, Philippines - Unbeaten superflyweight contender Drian (Gintong Kamao) Francisco?s manager Elmer Anuran said yesterday he is carefully studying the fighter?s options for a title crack and disclosed plans of staging a…
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Cuello in make-or-break fight
MANILA, Philippines - WBC No. 1 minimumweight contender Denver Cuello of Iloilo is a win away from sealing a title shot and battles Mexico?s Juan Hernandez in a make-or-break eliminator to decide…
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Pacman defies odds – again
It is often said that seven-time world boxing champion Manny Pacquiao fights hardest when he?s the underdog. The conventional thinking is Pacquiao, who?s an avowed risk taker, thrives in pressure situations because…
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P100,000 check unclaimed for Garcia
Ceferino Garcia. MANILA, Philippines - No descendant has been confirmed by the PSC to receive the plaque of enshrinement and P100,000 check for the late world middleweight boxing champion Ceferino Garcia, leaving…
