Roy Luarca
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Like old times, Pacquiao holds court at Wild Card
By Roy Luarca
HOLLYWOOD, USA ?When Manny Pacquiao is around, Wild Card Boxing Club springs to life. This was proven again Wednesday, January 9 (Thursday, January 10, Manila time) when a horde of media practitioners…
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More in store for Nietes in 2019 after claiming another belt
By Roy Luarca
MANILA, Philippines ? After accomplishing his mission to become 4-division world champion, Donnie Nietes has two more bars to hurdle this year. The first task is to defend the World Boxing Organization…
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Before year ends, Nietes captures 4th world title
By Roy Luarca
MANILA, Philippines ? A big victory by Donnie Nietes over Japanese Kazuto Ioka on New Year's Eve may yet spark another resurgence for Filipino boxers in 2019. Nietes bested Ioka by split…
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New Year?s Eve bout: Nietes targets 4th world title vs Ioka
By Roy Luarca
MANILA, Philippines ? Either Donnie Nietes or Kazuto Ioka will become a four-division world champion when they tangle for 12 rounds on New Year?s Eve, Monday, December 31, at Wynn Palace Cotai…
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Refreshed Pacquiao impresses in sparring session
By Roy Luarca
MANILA, Philippines ? Give Manny Pacquiao a rest and he will be at his best. This is the surefire formula Team Pacquiao is applying in preparing the eight-division world champion for his…
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Nietes vows to be more aggressive versus Ioka
By Roy Luarca
MANILA, Philippines ? What he failed to do against a compatriot, Donnie Nietes will try to achieve against a Japanese on New Year's Eve. Nietes was held to a split draw by…
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Lighter Barriga set to put pressure on Licona
By Roy Luarca
MANILA, Philippines ? With weight no longer a concern, Mark Anthony Barriga is now focused on perfecting the fight plan coach Joven Jimenez has crafted for him against Mexican-American Carlos Licona. After…
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5 Pinoy champion boxers to be feted in WBC Asian Summit
By Roy Luarca
MANILA, Philippines ? The country's top boxers and promoters will be feted during the three-day 3rd WBC Women's Convention and Asian Summit at the Philippine International Convention Center in Pasay City. To…
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Pacquiao to train full blast vs Broner in U.S.
By Roy Luarca
MANILA, Philippines ? After celebrating his 40th birthday on December 17, Manny Pacquiao will go full blast with his training for his defense of the World Boxing Association welterweight crown against Adrien…
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Barriga hones up offense skills for world title fight vs Licona
By Roy Luarca
MANILA, Philippines ? A notable counterpuncher, Mark Anthony Barriga will be displaying his offensive prowess when he tangles with Mexican-American Carlos Licona for the International Boxing Federation minimumweight crown on December 1…
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KO artists Petalcorin, Alvarado collide for world title
By Roy Luarca
MANILA, Philippines ? It will be a battle between explosive punchers when Filipino Randy Petalcorin and Nicaraguan Felix Alvarado tangle for the vacant International Boxing Federation light flyweight crown on Monday, October…
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Jerwin Ancajas moving up in weight
By Roy Luarca
MANILA, Philippines ? One more fight at super flyweight before moving up for Jerwin Ancajas. And if talks proceed smoothly, it's going to be against Thai superstar Srisaket Sor Rungvisai. Joven Jimenez,…
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Ancajas gets tested to the hilt, barely keeps crown
By Roy Luarca
OAKLAND, USA ? Jerwin Ancajas kept his title, but barely. He got tested to the hilt in an action-packed bout for the International Boxing Federation junior bantamweight crown before settling for a…
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Trainer Jimenez tells Ancajas to attack with caution
By Roy Luarca
OAKLAND, USA ? Joven Jimenez usually tells Jerwin Ancajas to hold back in the early stages of a fight. Not now. The timid trainer with an infectious laugh has issued novel instructions…
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Ancajas all set for 6th title defense
By Roy Luarca
OAKLAND, USA ? The stocks are stacked in Jerwin Ancajas' favor when he dangles his world crown against Alejandro Santiago Barrios on Friday, September 28 (Saturday, September 29, Manila time). He's taller,…
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Ancajas makes weight ahead of Barrios fight
By Roy Luarca
OAKLAND, California ? Making weight is a breeze for Jerwin Ancajas. Hours away from the official weigh-in on Thursday, September 27, Ancajas hit the limit for his sixth defense of the International…
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Barrios ready to snatch Ancajas’ title
By Roy Luarca
OAKLAND, California ? Listed at 5-foot-2 ?, Alejandro Santiago Barrios didn't look as diminutive when he stood side by side with the 5-foot-6 Jerwin Ancajas on Tuesday afternoon, September 25. Barrios, who…
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No weight issues for Jerwin Ancajas before Barrios fight
By Roy Luarca
OAKLAND, California ? The lights were off, with only the open TV illuminating the room. Jerwin Ancajas, his legs under a thick white blanket and his back leaning on the headboard of…
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Jerwin Ancajas skips break, keeps training for title fight
By Roy Luarca
OAKLAND, California ? There's no sense of urgency, only a tactical strategy for Jerwin Ancajas when his International Boxing Federation (IBF) super flyweight crown is on the line. Just like last week…
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Ancajas sweats it out for Barrios title fight
By Roy Luarca
OAKLAND, California ? As Jerwin Ancajas removed his sweat suit, a spoonful of water gushed out from the edge. It was accumulated perspiration after a punch stick session Saturday night, September 22,…