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Jerusalem due for title defense

The country’s only reigning world boxing champion Melvin Jerusalem is mandated to stake his WBC minimumweight crown against No. 1 contender …

Wed, 26 Jun 2024

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Pacquiao mulls fighting for WBC title

Former eight-division world boxing champion Manny Pacquiao insists his three-round engagement with Japanese kickboxer Chihiro Suzuki in Sait…

Tue, 25 Jun 2024

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Night of fireworks

There were 10 fights in the bill and only two went the distance as over a thousand fans witnessed the action on sandy ground in “Bakbakan Sa…

Tue, 25 Jun 2024

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Magsayo closer to title shot

Mark Magsayo (L) with trainer Marvin Somodio. Tagbilaran fighter Mark (Magnifico) Magsayo took a major step closer to another world title sh…

Mon, 17 Jun 2024

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Boxing coaches named for Paris

Don Abnett. Australian coach Don Abnett will lead the cast of mentors and tacticians working with the Philippines’ five-strong boxing team a…

Sat, 08 Jun 2024

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The fighting five

You can’t say enough about the fighting heart of the five Philippine boxers who qualified for the Paris Olympics. Lightheavyweight Eumir Mar…

Fri, 07 Jun 2024

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Vargas brings luck to boxers

From when ABAP chairman Ricky Vargas arrived in Bangkok last Thursday to witness the final four days of competition at the World Olympic Box…

Thu, 06 Jun 2024

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Tough road ahead for Paalam

Carlo Paalam (R) in action against Turkmenistan’s Sukur Ovezov in Thailand. Featherweight contender Carlo Paalam has three more wins to go b…

Thu, 30 May 2024

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Paalam seeks revenge on foe

Carlo Paalam. With 32 of 63 featherweight (57kg) fighters still standing in the race for three Paris tickets, Carlo Paalam hopes to avenge a…

Tue, 28 May 2024

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Ladon begins Paris quest

Rogen Ladon (R). An age difference of 11 years may be an advantage or disadvantage for Bago City veteran Rogen Ladon when he faces Spanish t…

Sat, 25 May 2024

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Ex-champs on comeback trail

Magsayo (R) and Ancajas (L) pose with MP Promotions' Sean Gibbons. Former WBC featherweight champion Mark Magsayo and ex-IBF superflyweight …

Thu, 23 May 2024

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Boxers await qualifying draw

L-R: Ladon, Paalam, Laurente and Bacyadan. Four intrepid boxers hoping to represent the Philippines in the coming Paris Olympics are awaitin…

Tue, 21 May 2024

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Elorde named to WBC body

Juan Miguel Elorde has been appointed to the 20-strong WBC Ratings Committee by WBC president Mauricio Sulaiman to join Patrick Cusick of Th…

Sun, 19 May 2024

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Martin joins Pinoy invasion

Carl Jammes Martin (C). IBF No. 4 and WBO No. 5 superbantamweight Carl Jammes Martin is now in Las Vegas with father/trainer Abel, joining a…

Thu, 16 May 2024

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Back to drawing board

Torres drops Gaballo. It wasn’t supposed to happen this way. WBO No. 1 bantamweight Reymart Gaballo was pitted against Osaka-based Mexican K…

Tue, 14 May 2024

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Pro boxer bids for Paris slot

Laurente. Criztian Pitt Laurente is putting his pro boxing career on hold to bid for a slot in the Paris Olympics and will join Carlo Paalam…

Mon, 13 May 2024

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Masbate looms as boxing hub

Masbate has long been known for its beautiful beaches, rodeo festival, rich mineral resources and tourist spots like the Buntud Reef Sanctua…

Sun, 12 May 2024

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GAB lowers boom on timekeeper

Dumam-ag (L) and Macado in this bit of action during their May 1 fight. Games and Amusements Board chairman Atty. Richard Clarin disclosed y…

Fri, 10 May 2024

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Recalling Elorde’s Garden bouts

It’s been over 50 years since the late Flash Elorde fought his last bout yet he continues to be fondly remembered and revered by boxing inst…

Tue, 07 May 2024

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Pinoys who shone in UK rings

LONDON. Four Filipino fighters broke the hearts of English boxing fans when they scored knockouts over hometowners in the UK and three more …

Wed, 01 May 2024