Edri Aznar
1,102 articles · Sun.Star Cebu
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Trainer says Rocky can beat Gonzales
ROMAN Gonzalez is one the best fighters in the lower weight divisions but Rocky Fuentes and his coach Edito Villamor are convinced they have what it takes to beat the undefeated World…
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Gumban highlights Cobra
MELVIN Gumban showcases his wares again as he leads a cast of young up-and-comers in Cobra Tunay na Lakas Boxing this weekend in Bacolod City. Gumban slugs it out with Jeson Luzarito…
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IBF champ joins Pinoy Pride 28
PINOY Pride 28 ? ?History in the Making? just got even bigger with the addition of World Boxing Organization (WBO) and International Boxing Federation (IBF) mini flyweight champion Francisco Rodriguez in the…
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Canoy gets new lease in Russia
JASON Canoy tries his luck again on international shores as he guns for a regional crown in Russia. The 24-year-old Canoy locks horns with unbeaten Russian Nikolay Potapov in Yunost, Klimovsk for…
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Gonzales eyes Fuentes in title defense
AFTER failing his first attempt at a world title, hard-hitting Cebuano pug Rocky Fuentes may get another crack at it and a chance to redeem himself on the world stage. World Boxing…
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Melindo sheds weight to get IBF title break
MILAN Melindo could earn another world title shot sooner than later in his return to the 108-pound division. Following a failed world title bid at flyweight, Melindo dropped to the light flyweight…
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Nietes up against 2 top choices
TWO world-rated Mexican fighters are frontrunners as World Boxing Organization (WBO) light flyweight Donnie Nietes?s next challenger. Carlos Velarde and Saul Juarez are the names that ALA Promotions has picked from a…
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?Date with history?
ON SEPT. 30, 2007, Donnie Nietes finally became a world champion, beating Pornsawan Porpramook by unanimous decision for the WBO minimumweight title in the Waterfront Hotel and Casino. Seven years and 10…
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Donaire Sr. warns son of foe?s power
IF THERE is something that Nonito Donaire Jr. should watch out for against Nicholas Walters, it?s his power. Nonito Donaire Sr., the father and trainer of Nonito Jr., said he is wary…
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Dubai demolition
DUBAI?Young talents Genesis Servania and Arthur Villanueva showed the world they are ready to move on to the next level with crucial wins. Servania defended his World Boxing Organization (WBO) Inter-Continental super…
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Can they deliver?
DUBAI ? It should be one of the most important wins of the careers of two of ALA Gym?s most promising boxers ? Genesis Servania and Arthur Villanueva. Impressive victories for both…
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Genesis? challenge
GENESIS Servania, 23, is out to prove that he deserves a world title shot with an impressive win over former world title challenger Jose Cabrera. ?This is a very important fight for…
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Villanueva has no room for error: Coach
BEING too confident may lead to being careless. That was what happened to unbeaten world-rated super flyweight prospect Arthur Villanueva in his last fight against an unknown last-minute replacement fighter in Fernando…
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Omega fighters in Pacquiao event
UNBEATEN Omega Boxing Gym stalwarts Jack Tepora and Christian Araneta showcase their talents this weekend in Davao City. The 19-year-old Jack faces Michael Escobia, while Araneta takes on undefeated Melmark Dignos this…
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Pael returns to Japan for Real Spirits fight
PROMISING prospect Renoel Pael returns to Japan for his second fight outside the country. Pael faces off with Japanese newcomer Yuki Yonaha in one of the fights of Real Spirits vol. 38…
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Trainer hopes to reinvent Boom-Boom
REY ?Boom-Boom? Bautista had superstar quality written all over him. But in an instant, with a single loss, everything went spiraling down. After hanging his gloves for a while following a disappointing…
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Boxing trainer joins Dubai card
FOLLOWING a mediocre start to his professional career, it looked as if 27-year-old Larry Abarra was already finished. He stopped fighting following a split decision loss to Danilo Gabisay in 2012 and…
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Silvano guns for PBF title
ONE-TIME world title challenger Vergilio Silvano looks to bounce back as he sees action in the southern town of Alcoy. Silvano guns for the vacant Philippine Boxing Federation (PBF) flyweight belt against…
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Jack to prove mettle
Tepora to see action as MP?s undercard, advised to impress Pacman UNBEATEN young fighter Jack Tepora goes for another impressive performance in an attempt to make an impression on Manny Pacquiao that…
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Gumban spars with WBC champ
MELVIN Gumban gets a much needed lesson in boxing as sparring partner for one of Japan?s best boxers. Gumban will serve as one of World Boxing Council (WBC) light flyweight champion Naoya…
