The Dean's List

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Requiem for a fighter

Egano (R) in action against Facularin. The boxing world was in mourning after news spread of Kenneth Egano’s death last week. Freddie Roach …

Wed, 17 May 2023

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Crowd cheers Pinoy despite loss

STOCKTON. A chorus of boos greeted the announcement that Australia’s Jason Moloney won the vacant WBO bantamweight title on a majority 12-ro…

Mon, 15 May 2023

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Battle lines drawn

STOCKTON. No quarter will be given nor taken when General Santos City’s Vincent Astrolabio engages Australia’s Jason Moloney in a scheduled …

Sun, 14 May 2023

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Whose dream will come true?

STOCKTON. Referee Edward Collantes is guaranteeing the fight between General Santos City’s Vincent Astrolabio and Australia’s Jason Moloney …

Sun, 14 May 2023

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KO or bust for Astrolabio

Vincent Astrolabio’s nickname Asero, or steel, is fitting. He’s also known as Astro Boy after the robotic child with superstrength in the 20…

Tue, 09 May 2023

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Free ride for three boxers

Because of limited participation, three Philippine boxers are assured of a bronze medal even if they don’t win a single fight and it will ta…

Tue, 09 May 2023

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From hoops to boxing

Markus Tongco. Markus Tongco never imagined he would someday join the Philippine boxing team in the SEA Games as playing basketball was his …

Sat, 06 May 2023

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Case not over for Manny

A California jury has ruled against Manny Pacquiao in a civil lawsuit filed by Paradigm Sports Management for breach of contract and ordered…

Fri, 05 May 2023

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ABAP unveils heavyweight

It’s not often that ABAP enlists a heavyweight but in the coming SEA Games, a rarity will trend as 6-5 former basketball player Markus Tongc…

Wed, 03 May 2023

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Fil-Brit boxers in ABAP camp

Two Filipino-British boxers are training at Teachers Camp in Baguio, hoping to impress ABAP coaches for a chance to represent the country ma…

Sun, 30 Apr 2023

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Boxers ready for SEA Games

Eight of nine male boxers competing in the coming SEA Games are deep in training in Shymkent, Kazakhstan with coaches Ronald Chavez, Gerson …

Fri, 28 Apr 2023

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Puno elected ABAP president

Rep. Robbie Puno was elected ABAP president in a special Board meeting via zoom teleconference the other day and vowed to work hard in honor…

Sat, 22 Apr 2023

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Clarin to spearhead Asian boxing

GAB chairman Atty. Richard Clarin said yesterday it’s time for Asian boxing to consolidate and form a strong union in safeguarding the right…

Fri, 21 Apr 2023

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No excuses for title loss

Former IBF minimumweight champion Rene Mark Cuarto frittered away a chance to earn a shot at regaining the title by letting Japan’s Ginjiro …

Wed, 19 Apr 2023

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Clarin aims to protect Pinoys abroad

GAB chairman Atty. Richard Clarin was a witness to what would’ve been a travesty of justice if not for a sensational 12th round TKO win by C…

Tue, 18 Apr 2023

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Two Pinoys bid for world titles

Jade Bornea (L) and Rene Mark Cuarto. The previous year ended with no Filipino world boxing champion and for a country that has produced leg…

Fri, 14 Apr 2023

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Tapales out to make history

Newly-crowned super WBA/IBF superbantamweight champion Marlon Tapales will make ring history if he annexes the WBC and WBO 122-pound belts t…

Fri, 14 Apr 2023

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Trainer reveals Tapales adjustment

Newly-crowned super WBA and IBF superbantamweight champion Marlon Tapales was stunned by two jolting left straights from Murodjon Akhmadalie…

Tue, 11 Apr 2023

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Do-or-die for Tapales

The chance of a lifetime has come for Marlon Tapales and it’s a dream he’s worked hard to come true. Two belts will be on the line when Tapa…

Sun, 09 Apr 2023

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Who is Murodjon?

Former WBO bantamweight champion Marlon Tapales of Tubod, Lanao del Norte, has a golden opportunity to claim two belts when he battles super…

Sun, 09 Apr 2023