Edri Aznar
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Merlito Sabillo?s big break
By Edri Aznar
PARA?AQUE CITY -- Even though Merlito Sabillo is the World Boxing Organization (WBO) mini-flyweight champion, it seems he hasn?t been given the recognition that he deserves. Only a few have seen him…
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Sabillo: Out to prove himself
By Edri Aznar
ALTHOUGH he is one of just three current world champions from the Philippines, World Boxing Organization (WBO) mini-flyweight king Merlito Sabillo still believes he has something to prove ? that he is…
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Villanueva?s biggest test
By Edri Aznar
ARTHUR Villanueva still has a lot to prove in his fledgling boxing career, and with his first Mexican opponent on July 13, the question of how good he really is should be…
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Global ambitions
By Edri Aznar
ALA Promotions? thrust of going global is slowly shaping up, and with its renewed partnership with giant broadcasting network ABS-CBN, its goal three years ago may be reached sooner. ?It will definitely…
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Tapales to vie for WBO Asia Pacific crown in Cebu
By Edri Aznar
MARLON Tapales vies for the vacant World Boxing Organization (WBO) Asia-Pacific bantamweight crown against Mexican Edgar Martinez on Aug. 1 at the Waterfront Hotel and Casino. The match is the main supporting…
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Fighting close to home
By Edri Aznar
EVEN though International Boxing Federation (IBF) light flyweight champion Johnriel Casimero?s opponent for his title defense next month is still unknown, he and his team are ecstatic at the thought of finally…
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ALA puts up new boxing series
By Edri Aznar
ALA Promotions will showcase new talents in a new boxing series called ?Idol?, where the young up-and-coming prospects, whom not too many people know about, will get their much needed exposure. ?We…
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Pagara joins Pinoy Pride XXI roster
By Edri Aznar
AFTER fighting in small boxing events in his last four fights, unbeaten young prospect Albert Pagara is back in the big stage as he is slated to see action in the Pinoy…
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Sabillo to make changes in fight vs. Estrada
By Edri Aznar
MERLITO Sabillo usually fights aggressively and throws punches in bunches with disregard for getting hit in return. However, against a world class counterpuncher in Jorle Estrada, Sabillo will incorporate a few changes…
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Another comeback
By Edri Aznar
?MARVELOUS? Marvin Sonsona makes yet another ring comeback following another long layoff. Following an absence from the ring for more than a year, Sonsona, once dubbed as Philippine boxing?s next star, is…
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Banal ends hiatus, joins Pinoy Pride 21
By Edri Aznar
AJ ?Bazooka? Banal will make his ring return next month, but not in his usual spot in the main event, rather as one of the undercard bouts in the upcoming Pinoy Pride…
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Preparation is key
By Edri Aznar
PREPARATION and strategy are always the keys to a victory in any fight. ALA Gym head coach Edito Villamor has already devised a game plan, while Milan Melindo has been working extra…
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Pagara retains belt
By Edri Aznar
JASON Pagara may not be ready to fight for a world title just yet, but he showed signs of promise in his hard-fought 12-round unanimous decision victory over tough Mexican Aaron Herrera…
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Perea belittles Jaca
By Edri Aznar
JOSE Emilio Perea expects his title fight with former world title contender Jimrex Jaca to be a tough battle on Saturday night. But it?ll be a war that he is certain will…
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Pagara is ?mediocre?
By Edri Aznar
THERE is no denying that Jason Pagara is currently the best Filipino at light welterweight. He is ranked fourth in the World Boxing Organization (WBO) and is just a few steps away…
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Win or bust for Pagara
By Edri Aznar
ONE minute you?re at the top of the heap, and the next you are out of the picture. That is the uncertainty boxers face every time they step into the ring. Jason…
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Silvano eyes OPBF fight
By Edri Aznar
CEBUANO prospect Vergilio Silvano is a call away from the big break that he has been working on tirelessly in the gym. ?We are waiting for a call from Japan for the…
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Macio to defend title vs. Villegas
By Edri Aznar
JERSON Mancio makes another title defense of his RP light flyweight title this month. Mancio, who trains out of the famed ALA Gym, is taking on resurging Robel Villegas for his second…
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Pagara eager to fight Mexican
By Edri Aznar
DESPITE his fight being still a month away, Jason Pagara is raring to go and punish his Mexican adversary for the Pinoy Pride 20? ?Laban kung Laban? boxing event. Pagara will be…
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Sabillo now a regular champion
By Edri Aznar
MERLITO Sabillo has been elevated from interim to regular mini-flyweight champion by the World Boxing Organization (WBO). ?It?s confirmed that he is the world champion,? ALA Promotions president Michael Aldeguer announced in…