Roy Luarca
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Magsayo trains alongside Pacquiao at Wild Card
By Roy Luarca
Although familiar with Manny Pacquiao's fighting style, Mark Magsayo still expects to pick up a few techniques for his fight versus former world champion Julio Cena Training alongside Manny Pacquiao thrills Mark…
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Pacquiao awes Roach during US training Day 1 for Spence fight
By Roy Luarca
MANILA, PHILIPPINES 'After all these years, I'm still amazed at the great condition he's in when he comes to training camp,' says Freddie Roach The moment Manny Pacquiao's punches landed on the…
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Pacquiao’s arrival in Los Angeles delayed after flight gets diverted
By Roy Luarca
MANILA, PHILIPPINES With the emergence of COVID-19 variants, Manny Pacquiao's training at Wild Card is likely to be held behind closed doors What was supposed to be a smooth direct flight to…
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Casimero gets back Rigondeaux as foe after Donaire withdrawal
By Roy Luarca
MANILA, PHILIPPINES Johnriel Casimero needs to tweak his training with just a month to go to suit the style of Guillermo Rigondeaux They were the ones supposed to fight in the first…
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Donaire-Casimero unification bout hangs
By Roy Luarca
MANILA, PHILIPPINES There is still no statement from Premier Boxing Champions, promoter of the first showdown between the reigning Filipino champions Nonito Donaire and his wife, Rachel, claimed they have canceled his…
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Pacquiao spars; 2 more Filipinos added in Spence fight undercard
By Roy Luarca
Manny Pacquiao intends to shake off ring rust as his title bout against Errol Spence in August will be his first fight in two years Undaunted by a breach-of-contract lawsuit filed against…
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Casimero taps Sultan, 2 tall prospects as sparring partners for Donaire fight
By Roy Luarca
Jonas Sultan fits the bill as Johnriel Casimero's sparring partner before the bout with Nonito Donaire Having two tall sparring partners already, Johnriel Casimero needs another one who can withstand his power,…
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Donaire, Casimero raring to fight it out for right to tangle with Inoue
By Roy Luarca
MANILA, PHILIPPINES Nonito Donaire thinks he's still ‘in tremendous shape’ and will be ready in time for his August clash with fellow Filipino bantamweight champion Johnriel Casimero Nonito Donaire has felt Naoya…
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Dasmariñas seeks huge upset over Inoue in Las Vegas fight
By Roy Luarca
Michael Dasmariñas, the Filipino mandatory challenger to unbeaten Japanese Naoya Inoue, says he's raring to show the world ‘he isn't an easy fight’ Michael Dasmariñas regards his title fight against Naoya Inoue…
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Spence vows to KO Pacquiao, send legend into retirement
By Roy Luarca
Errol Spence warns Manny Pacquiao that he has gotten stronger and better heading into their three-title unification bout Errol Spence hopes to do to Manny Pacquiao what many others have failed to…
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Pacquiao aims to do better against Spence than when he beat Thurman
By Roy Luarca
Manny Pacquiao isn't bothered by the underdog tag, saying it's expected as he hasn't fought since stunning Keith Thurman in 2019 Manny Pacquiao aims to surpass his performance against Keith Thurman when…
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Michael Dasmariñas, Eumir Marcial train together in LA
By Roy Luarca
MANILA, PHILIPPINES Michael Dasmariñas targets a world title while Eumir Marcial aims for an Olympic gold as the two elite boxers train together to reach their lofty goals Michael Dasmariñas and Eumir…
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Pacquiao, Inoue laud Donaire for KO victory
By Roy Luarca
MANILA, PHILIPPINES Manny Pacquiao says Nonito ‘Filipino Flash’ Donaire continues to live up to his nickname Manny Pacquiao appreciates greatness when he sees one. After watching Nonito Donaire dethrone Nordine Oubaali in…
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Donaire swings at Oubaali’s world bantam title in Carson
By Roy Luarca
MANILA, PHILIPPINES A win by Nonito Donaire over Nordine Oubaali will make the 38-year-old Filipino fighter the oldest 118-pound champion ever Both Nonito Donaire and Nordine Oubaali have visions of becoming the…
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Spence better matchup for Pacquiao than Crawford, says ‘Pacman’ trainer
By Roy Luarca
Although Errol Spence is much younger and more active than Manny Pacquiao, Nonoy Neri says the American champion 'might be in for a big surprise' Nonoy Neri was already in Davao City…
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Pacquiao vs Garcia in Dubai, says Vegafria
By Roy Luarca
Arnold Vegafria, Pacquiao's business manager, posts a teaser of the blockbuster fight on Instagram Manny Pacquiao is fighting Mikey Garcia in Dubai, likely in July 2021. And unlike previous reports regarding Pacquiao's…
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Ancajas wants to hone craft further after title defense vs Rodriguez
By Roy Luarca
Jerwin Ancajas hopes to land a big fight, possibly a unification with WBO champion Kazuto Ioka, within the year For Jerwin Ancajas, his unanimous decision win over Jonathan Rodriguez was an eye-opener.…
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Ancajas dangles crown vs Rodriguez; Magsayo battles Cruz in Connecticut
By Roy Luarca
Jerwin Ancajas aims to defend his title against Jonathan Rodriguez, who gained a fearsome reputation when he sent a former world title contender into a coma Jerwin Ancajas won't rush into a…
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Villanueva, Barriga hurdle foes in Kumbati 9 card in Mandaue
By Roy Luarca
Former world title challenger Arthur Villanueva and former Olympian Mark Barriga shook off ring rust to beat their opponents in Kumbati 9 on Saturday, March 27 at the IPI Compound in Mandaue…
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Ancajas tackles Rodriguez first before getting 2nd vaccine jab
By Roy Luarca
‘I'm in good condition,’ says Jerwin Ancajas just weeks before his title defense against Mexican Jonathan Rodriguez Jerwin Ancajas will finish the task at hand before getting his second jab of the…