Edri Aznar
1,102 articles · Sun.Star Cebu
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Waiting for a shot
By Edri Aznar
THOUGH just 21 with only 23 bouts in a four-year career, ALA Gym head trainer Edito Villamor believes that unbeaten super bantamweight Albert Pagara is ready for a world title shot. ?He…
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Villanueva cries foul after losing IBF title fight
By Edri Aznar
?KING? Arthur Villanueva?s fight was cut short along with his world title hopes after his International Boxing Federation (IBF) super flyweight bout with McJoe Arroyo yesterday at the Don Haskins Convention Center…
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Dubai showdown
By Edri Aznar
BIG-time boxing returns to Dubai as ALA Promotions stages another boxing show in their return to the Middle East. ?We?re excited for another spectacular event in Dubai. I have never seen a…
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WBO head says Nietes is a future Hall of Famer
By Edri Aznar
THE president of the World Boxing Organization (WBO), Francisco ?Paco? Valcarcel, himself came all the way here to the Philippines to hand WBO and The Ring light flyweight champion Donnie Nietes a…
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?Fight of a lifetime?
By Edri Aznar
THE king is here to stay, or so that is what Donnie Nietes thinks. He will show tonight why he?s the king of the light flyweight division as he promises the best…
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I want his crown?
By Edri Aznar
DONNIE Nietes is one of the best, if not the best in boxing?s lower weight divisions in years. He has dominated both 105 and 108 pounds and in the last few years,…
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Is Nietes ready for me?
By Edri Aznar
WINNING a world title in your hometown is one thing but going into enemy territory and dethroning the champion in his own backyard is a whole new ball game. Mexican challenger Francisco…
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Do not underestimate Rodriguez: Villamor
By Edri Aznar
FRANCISCO Rodriguez looked awful and didn?t appear to be a former world champion in his first and only other fight here in Cebu. Though brimming with self-confidence leading up to his Cebu…
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Winning only option for Villanueva
By Edri Aznar
THERE is no other option but to win. That?s unbeaten Arthur Villanueva?s frame of mind going into the biggest fight of his career so far. Villanueva doesn?t care if he?s treading on…
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Casimero cries foul
By Edri Aznar
A REFEREE plays a crucial role in every boxing fight. They could become a game changer, depending on how competent their decisions are. And in Johnriel Casimero?s case, American referee Larry Doggett?s…
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Knockout target
By Edri Aznar
THERE is only one thing on the mind of Johnriel Casimero today, and that is to put Anmat Ruenroeng to sleep. ?I?m going to knock him out,? Casimero told Sun.Star Cebu. Casimero…
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Confidence booster
By Edri Aznar
MARK Magsayo?s morale is at an all-time high because he has been training with one of the best Filipino fighters out there?former ?Fighter of the Year? Nonito Donaire Jr. Donaire Jr. has…
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Cebuano Disaster defends belt in Manila
By Edri Aznar
JHALEEL Payao defends his World Boxing Council (WBC) Youth super flyweight belt, for the first time, against former title contender Michael Dasmarinas on July 11 in Mandaluyong City. The 21-year-old Payao, nicknamed…
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Secret unlocked
By Edri Aznar
AMNAT Rueroeng is one of the most elusive fighters today. Nobody has ever found a way to beat him. The likes of Rocky Fuentes, Zou Shiming, McWilliams Arroyo and even phenom Kazuto…
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Donaire returns to Cebu to train
By Edri Aznar
NONITO Donaire Jr. will once again hold camp in the Philippines in preparation for his upcoming fight. Donaire Jr. is in Cebu, training at the ALA Boxing Gym, for his fight against…
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Sabillo eyes big win
By Edri Aznar
FORMER world champion Merlito Sabillo?s back is up against the wall after losing two straight fights. Another loss could be the end of his career, while a win should bring his confidence…
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Stepping up
By Edri Aznar
POVERTY is nothing new to decorated amateur boxer Kevin Jake ?KJ? Cataraja. In fact, he has lived all his life not knowing when his next meal would be, or if he still…
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Boyose to face Toquero in Bacolod
By Edri Aznar
UNDEFEATED Cebuano prospect Ardie Boyose finally gets the biggest break of his young career when he challenges World Boxing Council (WBC) Youth super featherweight champion Argie Toquero in the main event of…
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ALA wants rematch
By Edri Aznar
FOLLOWING Milan Melindo?s controversial defeat in Mexico last weekend, ALA Promotions is working on a rematch to make things right. ?It was just too bad because if you watch the replay the…
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Deprived yet again
By Edri Aznar
BAD officiating may have deprived Milan Melindo of a world title. Instead of a technical knockout victory for Melindo, the fight was ruled as a technical decision after International Boxing Federation (IBF)…