Maloney L. Samaco
1,775 articles · PhilBoxing.com
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MUCH NATIONAL PRIDE AT STAKE IN PACQUIAO-MARQUEZ II
?After four years of waiting for this fight, it?s finally happening,? declared Jaime Quintana, advisor to Juan Manuel Marquez, Manny Pacquiao?s remaining arch-rival from Mexico. ?Marquez is the last Mexican standing,? said…
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JONES WINS OVER TRINIDAD IN A BATTLE OF AGING VETERANS
Eight-time world champion Roy Jones Jr. won the clash of the fading veterans at the Madison Square Garden yesterday in a non-title fight, beating Felix ?Tito? Trinidad with a unanimous decision. Jones…
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EDWIN VALERO, THE OTHER ?DINAMITA?
Juan Manuel ?Dinamita? Marquez will be facing Manny Pacquiao this coming March 15. But another boxer a.k.a. ?Dinamita? is luring in the sidelines to challenge PacMan. He is the undefeated Edwin Valero.…
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PACQUIAO-MARQUEZ II: THE RING MAGAZINE CHAMPIONSHIP
The Ring Magazine superfeatherweight title is at stake. It is vacant and the winner will be crowned the best in the division. It will erase all doubts as to who won their…
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DONAIRE AND VILORIA: TALE OF TWO FIL-AMS
Hawaiian-born Fil-Am Brian Viloria wanted to challenge IBF/IBO flyweight champ Nonito Donaire if there is an opportunity. He defeated both Nonito in the finals and brother Glenn in the semi-finals of the…
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CHOI?S DEATH IS AN EYE-OPENER FOR KOREAN BOXING
The dreadful death of World Boxing Organization (WBO) intercontinental flyweight champion Choi Yo-sam, who collapsed after his title fight against Henri Amol of Indonesia last December 25, will be an enduring tragedy…
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YANKEE STADIUM, HOME OF BOXING’S GREATEST MATCHES
Bernard ?The Executioner? Hopkins will meet Joe Calzaghe in multi-million superfight on April 13, 2008 and vowed he will crush Calzaghe?s 44-fight unbeaten streak. Calzaghe attracted some 50,000 fans to the Millennium…
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FLASHBACK ON THE FLASH
Today, January 2, 2008, the relatives and friends of the legendary Gabriel "Flash" Elorde will commemorate his 23rd death anniversary. Born on March 25, 1935 and raised in Bogo, Cebu, he is…
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KELLY PAVLIK, THE OTHER FIGHTER OF THE YEAR
Kelly Pavlik was named The Boxing Times Fighter of the Year 2007. He was also chosen by sweetscience.com, ezinearticles.com, The Star-Ledger, eastsideboxing.com, zimbio.com, and 15rounds.com, among others, as their Fighter of the…
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BOXING YEARENDER: RING MAGAZINE AWARDEES FOR 2007
The Bible of Boxing, Ring Magazine awardees selected for the year 2007 are as follows: Fighter of the Year: Floyd Mayweather, Jr. Floyd Mayweather, Jr. fought twice in 2007, winning a 12-round…
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FILIPINO WORLD CHAMPIONS: 2O FROM VISAYAS, 12 FROM LUZON, 4 FROM MINDANAO, 2 FROM HAWAII
There are 38 recognized Filipino boxers who have held world titles since the time of Pancho Villa up to the four current champions Nonito Donaire, Florante Condes, Gerry Pe?alosa, and Donnie Nietes.…
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GOLPES DE PODER: SOLIS IS THE FAVORITE, BUT BATAWANG IS NOT FAZED
IBF world junior flyweight champion Ulises "Archie" Solis (25-1, 19 KOs) will fight for the sixth defense of his world title against Bertoldo ?Bert? Batawang (50-6, 34 KOs) on Saturday at the…
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?HATTON IS A TOUGH OPPONENT? ? MAYWEATHER
The battle of undefeated champions resulted in a knockout win by Floyd Mayweather, Jr. over Ricky Hatton. But Mayweather declared that Hatton proved to be a tough opponent. "Ricky Hatton is one…
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MAYWEATHER AND HATTON WILL ROCK THE WORLD
Two undefeated fighters will face at the MGM Grand, Las Vegas, Nevada on December 8 (December 9, Philippine time). It will be televised in 150 countries all over the world. Floyd Mayweather…
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BAZOOKA EXPLODES LOUDER THAN BOOM BOOM (WITH PHOTOS)
Now enter Alex John ?AJ? Banal who is nicknamed ?Bazooka? from the legendary Wilfredo "Bazooka" Gomez due to the explosive guns in his fists. He is being eyed by the Golden Boy…
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DONAIRE AND BAUTISTA ARE BOTH RING MAGAZINE CONTENDERS
Nonito ?Filipino Flash? Donaire is the authoritative Ring Magazine No. 1 contender in the flyweight division. The champion is still being declared vacant. There is a possibility that Donaire will eventually become…
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AMY HAYES GRACES ?PAYBACK?
For the first time in Philippine boxing history, a popular and voluptuous international lady announcer in the person of Amy Hayes graced the introduction of the protagonists. This happened during the ?Payback?…
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AROY-MATYHILA TITLE FIGHT CANCELLED!
Philippine Boxing Federation (PBF) light-flyweight champion Alex Aroy again failed to win the World Boxing Council international crown. This time he was unsuccessful without throwing a single punch. His opponent WBC international…
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MALDONADO A GREAT UNDERDOG AGAINST DONAIRE
Luis ?Titi? Maldonado (37-1-1, 28 KOs) is from Mexicali, Baja California, Mexico. The 29-year-old challenger switches stance easily from an orthodox fighter to a southpaw depending on the fighting style of his…
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WILL BAUTISTA DO A DONAIRE?
Both Rey ?Boom Boom? Bautista and Nonito ?Filipino Flash? Donaire, Jr. are slated to face Mexican opponents in separate venues this coming December 1 (December 2 Philippine time). Bautista will be facing…
