Joaquin Henson
2,829 articles · PhilBoxing.com
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Gerry defers decision to retire
MANILA, Philippines - Two-time world boxing champion Gerry Pe?alosa said the other day he hasn’t made up his mind whether or not to retire but will make an announcement in a week…
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Ref says Gerry was robbed
MANILA, Philippines - Veteran international referee Bruce McTavish said yesterday he scored it 115-113 for Gerry Pe?alosa in his interim WBO bantamweight title fight against Eric Morel and couldn’t understand how the…
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Pinoy pugs go for broke
MANILA, Philippines - Five Filipino fighters take on dangerous opponents in crossroads bouts at the Las Vegas Hilton this morning (Manila time) with the rewards far outweighing the risks if they pull…
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Morel a tough hurdle for Pe?alosa
MANILA, Philippines - Former WBA flyweight and IBA superflyweight champion Eric Morel, a registered sex offender who was imprisoned for assaulting an unconscious 15-year-old girl, stands in the way of veteran Gerry…
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Pe?alosa going for knockout vs Morel
MANILA, Philippines - Two-time world champion Gerry Pe?alosa, nearing the end of a 20-year career, said yesterday he’s going all out for a knockout win over Puerto Rican ex-convict Eric (Little Hands…
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Floyd Jr fight will happen – Roach
MANILA, Philippines - Freddie Roach isn’t closing the door on WBO welterweight champion Manny Pacquiao staking his crown against Floyd Mayweather Jr., this year but the much-anticipated fight is dependent on what…
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Donaire ready for Vegas war
MANILA, Philippines - Defending interim WBA superflyweight champion Nonito Donaire Jr. said yesterday he’s ready to go to war against Mexican challenger Gerson Guerrero in their 12-round bout headlining Top Rank’s “Latin…
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Roach to train Fil-Am Olympic hopeful
MANILA, Philippines - Freddie Roach has agreed to train a Fil-Am amateur middleweight fighter whose goal is to represent the country at the 2012 London Olympics, it was disclosed by Hermie Rivera…
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Referee hails Viloria’s brave heart
MANILA, Philippines - New Zealand referee Bruce McTavish said yesterday if not for Brian Viloria’s big heart, the Hawaiian Punch could’ve coasted to victory in his IBF lightflyweight title defense against Colombian…
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Pacquiao No. 1 in star cutman’s list
MANILA, Philippines - Veteran cutman Ruben Gomez, who has worked the corners of at least 70 champions in over 300 world title bouts in 30 years in boxing, said the other day…
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Aldeguer scolds sluggish Melindo
While ALA stable owner Tony Aldeguer hailed Milan Melindo’s win over durable Anthony Villareal as a display of guts, brains and power, he admitted scolding the unbeaten Cagayan de Oro fighter for…
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Viloria engaged but focused on fight
MANILA, Philippines - IBF lightflyweight champion Brian Viloria is engaged to be married to long-time girlfriend Erika Navarro late this year but even as he’s floating on air in Cloud 9, the…
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Clottey a hard-headed foe
MANILA, Philippines - WBO welterweight champion Manny Pacquiao isn’t taking Ghanaian challenger Joshua (The Hitter) Clottey lightly and will be careful not to knock heads when they clash at the Cowboys Stadium…
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Questions for ‘Pretty Boy’
I haven?t had the displeasure of interviewing Floyd Mayweather, Jr. who claims to be the world?s No. 1 pound-for-pound fighter although the recognition is limited to his immediate family. However, I?ve had…
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Mexican foes wary of Nietes
MANILA, Philippines - WBO minimumweight champion Donnie (Ahas) Nietes is booked to stake his crown on Jan. 23 at the Cuneta Astrodome but it’s still not certain whom he’ll face as two…
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‘Ahas’ out to gain recognition
MANILA, Philippines - Of the Philippines’ four reigning world boxing champions, Donnie Nietes is the least known. Manny Pacquiao, Brian Viloria and Rodel Mayol are household names but Nietes, who holds the…
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It’s Manny, not Floyd, who’s the bigger draw
MANILA, Philippines - Contrary to what Floyd Mayweather Jr. insists, it’s Manny Pacquiao who’s the draw in their now-on-now-off showdown at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas on March 13…
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End of the road for Z Gorres
MANILA, Philippines - Stricken fighter Z Gorres is miraculously on the way to recovery after losing consciousness in the ring and undergoing a two-hour surgery performed by a team of five doctors…
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Pro boxing yearender: Manny shows the way
MANILA, Philippines - Seven-time world boxing champion Manny Pacquiao was the undisputed headline-maker in the sport this year and his status as the universal No. 1 pound-for-pound fighter paved the way for…
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Athlete of the year: Manny on top of the world
MANILA, Philippines - No Filipino athlete has made as much impact on a global scale as seven-time world boxing champion Manny Pacquiao in the history of sports. Today, he is hailed as…
