The Dean's List

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Jerusalem never expected KO win

Melvin Jerusalem was as shocked as defending WBO minimumweight champion Masataka Taniguchi when he scored a TKO win with a single punch at 1…

Sun, 08 Jan 2023

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Magsayo eyes return to throne

Mark Magsayo is likely to face No. 1 contender Brandon Figueroa for the interim WBC featherweight title at a still undetermined venue in Mar…

Sat, 07 Jan 2023

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Eight Pinoys lined up for title shots

Melvin Jerusalem will have a first crack at a title on Friday in Japan. The year 2022 ended with a whimper for Philippine pro boxing as no F…

Wed, 04 Jan 2023

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Another exhibition for Pacman?

Australian promoter and matchmaker Peter Maniatis said yesterday an offer has been made by the Papua New Guinea government for Manny Pacquia…

Sat, 24 Dec 2022

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Purse bid for Pinoy fighter

It’s been over a year since the IBF ordered superbantamweight champion Murodjon Akhmadaliev to defend his crown against mandatory Filipino c…

Mon, 19 Dec 2022

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It’s not over for Pacman

MP Promotions head Sean Gibbons said yesterday Manny Pacquiao’s ring career isn’t over until he ends it and although the boxing icon has ann…

Thu, 15 Dec 2022

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Suarez delivers as promised

It didn’t take long for Rio Olympian Charly Suarez to make good on his promise to show no mercy in halting Indonesian Defry Palulu in their …

Wed, 14 Dec 2022

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Kim inspired by Padilla

Korean referee Jang Sung Kim probably saw the recent comical video where Carlos (Sonny) Padilla claimed he “saved” Manny Pacquiao from losin…

Wed, 14 Dec 2022

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All eyes on Manny

Manny Pacquiao returns to the ring in a six-round exhibition in Goyang, a Seoul satellite city, this morning (Manila time) as the spotlight …

Sun, 11 Dec 2022

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Oscar recalls Manny bout

The Ring Magazine published a special tribute in honor of Oscar de la Hoya for its September 2022 issue and in a featured article called “Gr…

Thu, 20 Oct 2022

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Can Jade shine like a gem?

Jade Bornea. It won’t be long now before No. 1 contender Jade Bornea of Cotabato del Norte gets the chance to avenge Jerwin Ancajas’ twin lo…

Tue, 18 Oct 2022

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Jerwin sets ring return here

Ancajas. It’s been six years and 12 fights ago since former IBF superflyweight champion Jerwin Ancajas fought in a local ring but the long a…

Tue, 18 Oct 2022

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Bornea next for Martinez?

Jade Bornea. LOS ANGELES. Unbeaten Jade Bornea of Cotabato del Norte is next in line to challenge IBF superflyweight champion Fernando Marti…

Fri, 14 Oct 2022

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Manny hints of return

Retired eight-division world boxing champion Manny Pacquiao fueled speculation that he may make a serious ring comeback during a recent pres…

Fri, 14 Oct 2022

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Jerwin outgunned but unbowed

LOS ANGELES. Jerwin Ancajas fought valiantly in attempting to regain the IBF superflyweight crown that Argentine Olympian Fernando Martinez …

Mon, 10 Oct 2022

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Eumir pitches a shutout

LOS ANGELES. There was a slight hitch in Tokyo Olympic middleweight boxing bronze medalist Eumir Marcial’s dominant showing against hometown…

Mon, 10 Oct 2022

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Jerwin vows to regain title

LOS ANGELES. It won’t be easy dethroning the Argentine tough guy who took his IBF superflyweight title away in convincing fashion in Las Veg…

Sun, 09 Oct 2022

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Playing mind games

LOS ANGELES. There seems to be tension in IBF superflyweight champion Fernando Martinez’ camp. MP Promotions head Sean Gibbons said Martinez…

Sun, 09 Oct 2022

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Eumir ready to rumble

LOS ANGELES. Tokyo Olympic middleweight boxing bronze medalist Eumir Marcial brushed off Steven Pichardo’s advantage in height and experienc…

Sun, 09 Oct 2022

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Magsayo not rushing return

It’s been over a month since Mark Magsayo lost the WBC featherweight title to Mexico’s Rey Vargas on a split 12-round decision at the Alamod…

Sat, 20 Aug 2022