Dennis 'dSource' Guillermo
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Arce asking for too much money to fight Donaire; opens the door for Nishioka
According my reliable sources inside Top Rank, the proposed showdown between Nonito Donaire, Jr. and Jorge Arce in October is not a done deal. This after the Mexican veteran slugger allegedly asked…
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Exclusive post-fight recap and interview with Mercito ‘No Mercy’ Gesta
Las Vegas, NV - It was an action-packed ESPN Friday Night Fights card at the Texas Station Casino in Las Vegas, Nevada as Filipino-Americans came out to support unbeaten Mandaue City native,…
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Julaton scores fastest KO in Yucatan, Mexico boxing history
3-time women's boxing world champion Ana "The Hurricane" Julaton made quick work of her last minute replacement opponent, Abigail Ramos, in the very first round in what will go down in the…
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Despite last minute opponent change, Julaton ready for battle in Mexico tonight
For eight weeks, 3-time women's boxing world champion Ana "The Hurricane" Julaton (11-3-1, 1 KO), trained and work hard in preparing for her original opponent, orthodox boxer Magali Rodriquez (7-4-1, 4 KOs),…
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Mayweather looks fit to fight upon jail release despite prison diet qualms
Las Vegas, NV - Boxing's cash cow, and top pound-for-pound fighter is a "free bird" once again. Just a few minuted past midnight here in Las Vegas, Floyd Mayweather, Jr. reclaimed his…
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Floyd Mayweather talks about his son’s release from jail, Manny Pacquiao, et al.
"I REPEAT! I REPEAT! If Pac takes the test, my son will put him to rest!" -- Floyd Mayweather, Sr. Las Vegas, Nevada - Floyd Mayweather, Sr., former boxer, boxing trainer, and…
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Exclusive Interview w/ Mercito Gesta after final workout 2 days before fight
On Wednesday night, I caught up with 24-year-old, unbeaten Filipino boxer Mercito "No Mercy" Gesta (25-0-1, 13 KOs) who is headlining ESPN's Friday Night Fights from the Texas Station Casino in Las…
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Mark Anthony Barriga: A David amongst Goliaths
Barriga?s ?Davidean? performance It took a virtuoso performance from light flyweight (49 kgs) boxer Mark Anthony Barriga against Italian opponent Manuel Cappai to finally get Filipinos excited about their countryman in the…
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Gesta aims to reverse ESPN Friday Night Fights curse on Filipino pugs
This Friday, unbeaten Filipino boxer Mercito "No Mercy" Gesta (25-0-1, 13 KOs) headlines ESPN 2's Friday Night Fights from the Texas Station Casino in Las Vegas, Nevada against dangerous, and upset-minded Ty…
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Julaton gets new opponent for Aug. 3rd fight in Yucatan, Mexico
Originally slated to face Magali Rodriquez (7-4-1, 4 KOs) from Monterrey, Mexico, 3-time women's boxing world champion Ana "The Hurricane" Julaton (11-3-1, 1 KO), will now face Abigail ?Pinguita? Ramos (3-3-0, 2…
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‘His speed won’t matter; I’m 5’10, he’s 5’5″: Barnett on Gesta
Less than a week away from his ESPN 2, Friday Night Fights bout against undefeated San Diego, California-based Filipino boxer Mercito "No Mercy" Gesta (25-0-1, 13 KOs), Washington D.C. native Ty Barnett…
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Mark Anthony Barriga’s Goliathan task for Olympic Gold starts Tuesday
Light flyweight (49 kilograms) amateur boxer Mark Anthony Barriga has a Goliathan task on his fists as he aims to capture the first Gold medal which has eluded the country since participating…
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Donaire vs. Arce will add great new chapter to Philippines vs. Mexico rivalry
Evenly matched, a Filipino facing off against a Mexican inside boxing's squared circle is all but guaranteed to be a crowd-pleasing slug-fest. But when elite fighters are involved, its history in the…
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New Mall of Asia Arena eyed for AJ Banal title fight
It's been almost four years since AJ "Bazooka" Banal's (28-1-1, 20 KOs) first and only world title bid. Banal was only 19-years-old when he faced rugged and then-unbeaten Rafael Concepcion who was…
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Father and trainer Anecito wants to harness power from Gesta’s right hand
Anecito Gesta, father and co-trainer of Mercito "No Mercy" Gesta (25-0-1, 13 KOs) is an epitome of a true fighter and the tireless work that goes behind becoming one. He has devoted…
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Is there a bout that can reverse Pacquiao’s falling boxing stock?
Not too long ago, Manny Pacquiao was the toast of the sporting world and was even being regarded as one of the top 3 greatest boxers of all time. But after frustrating…
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No clowning around: Get to know Gesta’s opponent Ty Barnett
If you Google search the name of Mercito "No Mercy" Gesta's (25-0-1, 13 KOs) August 3 opponent Ty Barnett (20-2-1, 13 KOs), majority of the returns you'll get are for a comedian…
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Khan’s new cop-out: Escape Goat Coach Roach
So... Amir Khan is hinting at change in his corner and is exasperated with sharing trainer Freddie Roach with eight-division world champion Manny Pacquiao? Wow. As much as Khan likes to talk…
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Mathebula out indefinitely with broken jaw; Rigondeaux to face Marroquin
Aside from losing his IBF super bantamweight strap to Nonito Donaire, Jr. last July 7, South African Jeffrey Mathebula will also half to deal with being sidelined for a while to let…
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Michael Farenas wants rematch against Takashi Uchiyama
"Sayang dSource! (Too bad dSource)," Filipino boxing legend turned boxing promoter Gerry Pe?alosa told me regarding his ward Michael Farenas' (34-3-4-1NC, 26 KOs) title bid in Japan against WBA super featherweight champion…
