Edri Aznar
1,102 articles · Sun.Star Cebu
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Rey Bautista hopes to inspire hometown crowd in first fight in Bohol since 2005
By Edri Aznar
TAGBILARAN CITY?It has been a long time since local hero Rey ?Boom-Boom? Bautista last fought in Bohol and when he fights again this Saturday after more than six years, the 25-year-old Boholano…
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Handlers say Cebuano boxer AJ Banal is one victory away from another shot at world title
By Edri Aznar
ALMOST four years have gone by since that disappointing night when a 19-year-old AJ ?Bazooka? Banal failed to capture a world title and suffered his first career defeat. Now at 23, and…
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Domingo must win, or talk retirement: Aldeguer
By Edri Aznar
LAST year Michael Domingo?s handlers, ALA Promotions, were pondering on letting the 32-year-old battle-scarred veteran hang up his gloves after seeing him suffer a heart-breaking unanimous decision loss to fellow Filipino Drian…
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A tale of 2 opponents
By Edri Aznar
DESPITE the punches, kicks and chairs that they absorbed last Saturday in the hands of a ravenous Argentinean mob, Johnreil Casimero and his team, coach Christopher ?Pingping? Tepura and promoter Sammy Gello-ani,…
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Pagara hopes for redemption
By Edri Aznar
JASON Pagara, regarded as one of the best young lightweight prospects in the Philippines, saw his dreams of going big shattering last year after losing to Mexican Rosbel Montoya. Pagara is back…
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Title shot for Banal?
By Edri Aznar
ANOTHER window of opportunity has opened up for bantamweight AJ ?Bazooka? Banal as the International Boxing Federation (IBF) has offered him a shot at the organization?s 118-pound crown. The IBF has given…
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Bautista eager to fight again in Bohol, vows to put up impressive fight against tough Mexican
By Edri Aznar
IT WAS on Nov. 19, 2005 when Rey ?Boom-Boom? last laced his gloves in front of his fellow Boholanos, and on that night he put on a show for the hometown crowd…
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Boom-Boom to face Garcia in Bohol fight
By Edri Aznar
REY ?Boom-Boom? Bautista will have his hands full in his homecoming fight in Bohol on March 3 as he takes on veteran former world title challenger Genaro Garcia. ?He (Garcia) beat Rafael…
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Boom brings Pride to Bohol
By Edri Aznar
IT will be a huge homecoming party for Rey ?Boom-Boom? Bautista as he headlines the latest edition of the popular ?Pinoy Pride? in his hometown, Bohol. ??Pinoy Pride 12? will be on…
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Who will deliver KO?
By Edri Aznar
AFTER trading barbs and predictions of knockout wins, unbeaten Milan Melindo and one-time world challenger Juan Esquer of Mexico will finally get to face each other in the main event of tonight?s…
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Boxers trade insults
By Edri Aznar
MEXICAN Juan Esquer winning by knockout this Saturday will only happen in his dreams, that is, according to his foe Milan Melindo. The 23-year-old Melindo (25-0, 9 KOs) is confident that that…
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Confident Juan Esquer says he will show Melindo Mexican boxing and hand him his first loss
By Edri Aznar
A WORLD title fight for highly-rated unbeaten boxer Milan Melindo is just around the corner, and a win over veteran Juan Esquer this Saturday night in the main event of ?Pinoy Pride…
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Mexicans arriving to duel Pinoy Pride
By Edri Aznar
THE Mexican protagonists for this Saturday?s ?Pinoy Pride 11?Philippines vs. The World? boxing extravaganza at the Waterfront Hotel and Casino hits Cebu City today. Former world title challenger Juan Esquer and prospect…
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ALA Promotion eyes possible partnership with Top Rank, MP to promote fights in PH and in US
By Edri Aznar
ONE OF the biggest boxing promotional outfits in the Philippines, ALA Promotions, takes a huge step this year as it is working on a partnership with US-based Top Rank and Manny Pacquiao?s…
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Dodie Boy Jr. to slug out Korean
By Edri Aznar
DODIE Boy Pe?alosa Jr. will once again be showcased in Metro Manila as he takes on South Korean Jon Wung Jung on Jan. 28 at the Recom Dome in Caloocan City. Dodie…
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Filipinos ready for Pinoy Pride 11
By Edri Aznar
?Last year was a banner year for ALA Promotions. I think right now, we are where we should be,? ALA Promotions President Michael Aldeguer said in a press conference yesterday at the…
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Sonsona tries a comeback fight vs. Fulgencio
By Edri Aznar
Following a long layoff, Sonsona has once again focused on his boxing career and was impressive in his comeback last Oct. 15 against Mexican youngster Carlos Jacobo. Sonsona was a bit rusty,…
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Pagara, Bantigue duel in Lakas
By Edri Aznar
The 27-year-old Bantigue, on the other hand, has been in 44 fights in his nine-year career. Bantigue has a 21-16-7 record with 12 knockouts. Bantigue has fought the likes of current World…
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ALA Boy makes his mark in 2011 by winning another world title in his second weight division
By Edri Aznar
ALTHOUGH pound-for-pound king Manny Pacquiao got all the attention in 2011 with him hogging the headlines all year long, other Filipino boxing stars also put up big performances this year that helped…
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Donaire earns KO of the year
By Edri Aznar
NONITO Donaire Jr.?s sensational stoppage over Mexican star Fernando Montiel earned him ?Knockout of the Year? honors Sports Illustrated?s annual awards. Donaire Jr., who also won a ?Knockout of the Year? award…