Edri Aznar
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Demecillo guns for IBA belt against Indon
By Edri Aznar
MARCO Demecillo guns for the International Boxing Association (IBA) featherweight belt against undefeated Indonesian prospect Ongen Saknosiwi on Nov. 17, 2019 at the Jatim Park 3 in Kota Batu, Indonesia. Demecillo, who…
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Villamor confident of Melindo?s chances in comeback
By Edri Aznar
EVEN though former world champion Milan Melindo is coming off a long hiatus, ALA Gym head trainer Edito Villamor is confident of his chances because of what he had witnessed in the…
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Injury ends Araneta?s bid
By Edri Aznar
CHRISTIAN Araneta suffered his first career loss following an unfortunate shoulder injury in his International Boxing Federation (IBF) light flyweight title eliminator with Mexican Daniel Valladares last Sept. 8, 2019 at the…
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Magsayo wins belt, eyes Valdez next
By Edri Aznar
Mark Magsayo is a step closer to a shot at a world title after a one-sided unanimous decision win over former world champion Pungluang Sor Singyu in the main event of ?Pride…
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Araneta eyes KO win vs. Mexican in title eliminator
By Edri Aznar
CHRISTIAN Araneta must fight a perfect fight if he wants to beat Mexican Daniel Valladares in his hometown in their International Boxing Federation (IBF) light flyweight title eliminator on Sept. 7, 2019…
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Pagara returns after 9 months
By Edri Aznar
PRINCE Albert Pagara is heavily favored for his ring return on Saturday night, Aug. 17, 2019 against hard-hitting Thai Rachanon Sawangsoda in the main event of the Pinoy Pride 46 at the…
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Casimero: I want to be the best bantamweight
By Edri Aznar
THREE-DIVISION world champion Johnriel Casimero dreams of becoming the best bantamweight in the world. He wants to clean up the division and unify all the bantamweight belts. ?They had their time. Now…
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Dad sees Donaire overcoming Inoue
By Edri Aznar
ALTHOUGH Nonito Donaire Jr. is coming into the World Boxing Super Series (WBSS) bantamweight finals as a huge underdog, his father and trainer Nonito Donaire Sr. is confident of his son?s chances…
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Cataraja ends 8-month layoff, headlines Iloilo card
By Edri Aznar
PROMISING super flyweight KJ Cataraja ends his long layoff as he headlines ALA On Tour - ?Bakbakan sa Passi? on July 26, 2019 in Passi City, Iloilo. The 24-year-old Cataraja trades leather…
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Latest loss prods retirement talks
By Edri Aznar
ARTHUR Villanueva failed in his third bid at a world championship and is contemplating on hanging up his gloves. Villanueva suffered a seventh-round stoppage against World Boxing Council (WBC) bantamweight king Nordine…
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Villanueva eyes world title
By Edri Aznar
DESPITE a long and grueling trip and the stress of losing his luggage that contained all of his gear, two-time world title challenger Arthur Villanueva is focused on his task at hand…
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Caitom stops Thai in 2nd comeback fight
By Edri Aznar
EX-ALA Gym coach Rey Caitom?s comeback trail is right on track after winning his second straight fight after returning from a 12-year retirement. The 33-year-old Caitom, now based as a trainer and…
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Vicelles faces tough test in Liloan
By Edri Aznar
UNBEATEN prospect Mark Vicelles is up against the stiffest test of his career when he takes on world-rated Jessie Espinas for the vacant World Boxing Association (WBA) Asia South light flyweight crown…
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Tapales, Tepora in career-defining fights in US today
By Edri Aznar
EX-WORLD champions Marlon Tapales and Jhack Tepora are fighting very crucial fights Sunday, June 2, 2019, that could dictate the future of their careers. Tapales, the former World Boxing Organization (WBO) bantamweight…
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Tepora, Tapales to see action in same US card
By Edri Aznar
EX-WORLD champions Jhack Tepora and Marlon Tapales will both be seeing action in a couple of 10-rounders in the same boxing show on June 2 (PHL time) in San Jacinto, California. Tepora,…
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Magsayo battles Indon in comeback
By Edri Aznar
AFTER a lengthy absence, Mark Magsayo finally makes his ring return on Friday, April 12. The 23-year-old Magsayo faces Indonesian Erick Deztroyer in what should be a tune-up at The Ring Boxing…
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Domingo gets crack at regional belt
By Edri Aznar
FAST-rising flyweight prospect Esneth Domingo finally gets his big break as he challenges Alphoe Dagayloan for the World Boxing Association (WBA) Asia flyweight belt on April 13 in Bacoor, Cavite. ?I think…
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Immature Tepora needs focus: Mayol
By Edri Aznar
JHACK Tepora disappointed a lot of people by tipping the scales overweight in what would have been his US debut last January as one of the main features of the Manny Pacquiao…
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Demecillo eyes title shot
By Edri Aznar
KENNY Demecillo is in for the biggest fight of his life, wherein his dream of a world title shot is at stake. He?ll be fighting in a world title eliminator in the…
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Donnie Nietes drops super flyweight title
By Edri Aznar
DONNIE Nietes has decided to vacate his World Boxing Organization (WBO) super flyweight title in search for a different direction in his career. "After thinking hard about it for a long time,…