Roy Luarca
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Bornea KOs Obbadi, becomes mandatory challenger to Ancajas
By Roy Luarca
Jade Bornea unleashes a a right hook then finishes off Mohammed Obbadi with a piercing left uppercut to the ribcage MANILA, Philippines – Prime prospect Jade Bornea took a step closer toward…
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Jonas Sultan set to leave for US March fight
By Roy Luarca
After a big career turnaround in 2021, Jonas Sultan returns to the US this month to gear up for his next bout MANILA, Philippines – Jonas Sultan gained ring recognition the year…
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Suarez, Martin prove superiority over rivals
By Roy Luarca
Charly Suarez nearly shuts out erstwhile unbeaten Delmar Pellio, while Carl Jammes Martin wrests the Philippine super bantamweight belt from Mark Anthony Geraldo MANILA, Philippines – There were no knockouts this time…
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Casimero just 8 pounds over in battle vs Butler
By Roy Luarca
MANILA, PHILIPPINES Johnriel Casimero should have no problem making weight as he tangles with Paul Butler in December, seeking a win that will line himself up for a crack at Naoya Inoue…
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Tapales tackles ‘dangerous’ Teshigawara in supporting bout of Donaire-Gaballo tiff
By Roy Luarca
Filipino Marlon Tapales faces a tough test against Japanese Hiroaki Teshigawara in the title eliminator for the IBF super bantamweight crown Marlon Tapales' quest for another world title will either be boosted…
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Gaballo excited for Donaire clash; Mama prepared for Edwards
By Roy Luarca
MANILA, PHILIPPINES Reymart Gaballo faces his long-time idol Nonito Donaire for the WBC bantamweight crown Wonder no more why Reymart Gaballo idolizes Nonito Donaire Jr. When Gaballo turned pro in 2014, Donaire…
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Donaire, Casimero dangle world crowns vs Gaballo, Butler; Mama faces Edwards
By Roy Luarca
MANILA, PHILIPPINES Though he'll be 39 years old on fight night, Nonito Donaire has been tagged the favorite over his 25-year-old compatriot Reymart Gaballo History will be made on December 11 when…
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Pacquiao-Mayweather basketball charity game in the works in Vegas
By Roy Luarca
After several tries for a rematch, Manny Pacquiao and Floyd Mayweather may cross paths again, not in the ring but on the hardcourt Manny Pacquiao and Floyd Mayweather figured in boxing's richest…
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Magramo brothers trounce foes, capture regional titles
By Roy Luarca
Boxing brothers Giemel and Arvin Magramo score a winning night The Magramo brothers, Giemel and Arvin, trounced their respective rivals Saturday night, October 23, to capture regional titles at the Elorde Sports…
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Jimuel Pacquiao trains with Canelo Alvarez
By Roy Luarca
MANILA, PHILIPPINES Opting to stay in the United States, Jimuel Pacquiao gets a chance to share the ring with No. 1 pound-for-pound boxer Canelo Alvarez Jimuel Pacquiao is lucky. Unlike other amateur…
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Jonas Sultan tangles with KO artist Caraballo in October
By Roy Luarca
MANILA, PHILIPPINES Rising Filipino boxer Jonas Sultan takes on Carlos Caraballo, the Puerto Rican sensation who has beaten all his opponents by knockout On paper, Carlos Caraballo appears to be a monster.…
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Sultan crashes world ratings, spars with Jimuel Pacquiao
By Roy Luarca
MANILA, PHILIPPINES Fresh from a knockout win, Filipino Jonas Sultan decides to stay in the United States and wait for his next fight Having cracked the world ratings, Jonas Sultan isn't about…
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Pacquiao to get WBA Champion for Life belt
By Roy Luarca
LOS ANGELES, USA The WBA recognizes Manny Pacquiao’s legendary career with a Champion for Life honor even after an upset loss to Yordenis Ugas Manny Pacquiao may have lost the battle but…
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Buboy Fernandez wants fitting ending for Pacquiao’s legendary career
By Roy Luarca
MANILA, PHILIPPINES 'But still it will be up to the senator to decide,' says Manny Pacquiao's chief trainer Buboy Fernandez The last chapter of Manny Pacquiao's ring odyssey deserves a fitting ending.…
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Buboy Fernandez wants Pacquiao to keep fighting
By Roy Luarca
LAS VEGAS, USA Contradicting general perception, trainer Buboy Fernandez believes childhood friend Manny Pacquiao should not hang his gloves yet Filipino trainer Buboy Fernandez was caught on camera in-between rounds asking Manny…
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Ugas willing to grant Pacquiao a rematch
By Roy Luarca
LAS VEGAS, USA ‘A legend like that deserves a rematch,’ says Yordenis Ugas, who shocked Manny Pacquiao even on a short 11-day fight notice Yordenis Ugas won't gloat about his stunning triumph…
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After Ugas upset, Roach wants Pacquiao to retire
By Roy Luarca
LAS VEGAS, USA ‘I hate to see the day he retires but this could be it,’ says Freddie Roach of his longtime top ward Manny Pacquiao Freddie Roach and Manny Pacquiao's relationship…
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Pacquiao a ‘legend among legends,’ says Thurman
By Roy Luarca
LAS VEGAS, USA ‘Veterans can just outplay you, they can do things and Pacquiao… he’s been through everything,’ says Keith Thurman, who yielded his WBA belt to Manny Pacquiao in 2019 Keith…
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Roach sees Pacquiao KO victory in round 6
By Roy Luarca
LAS VEGAS, USA Knowing Yordenis Ugas warms up slow, Freddie Roach orders Manny Pacquiao to go for a ‘quick start’ Freddie Roach wants Manny Pacquiao's job done in the sixth round. No…
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Dato stakes unbeaten record vs Contreras in Pacquiao-Ugas undercard
By Roy Luarca
LAS VEGAS, USA ‘It's just a blessing to be fighting on the undercard of my idol,’ says La Union-born John Dato Fighting in the undercard of Manny Pacquiao again is a blessing…