Dr. Allan Recto
55 articles · PhilBoxing.com
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MAYOL’S LAST STAND
Laredo, Texas (Sept. 2, 2009) – On September 12, MP Promotion’s Filipino pugilist Rodel “Batang Mandaue” Mayol (25-3-1, 19 KOs) will fight for the World Boxing Organization (WBO) Jr. Flyweight championship title…
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Calderon vs. Mayol 2: Press Conference Notes Plus Exclusive Interviews with Mayol and Calderon
Laredo, Texas (Aug. 19, 2009) Puerto Rico's star attraction undefeated WBO Jr. Flyweight Champ Ivan "Iron Boy" Calderon (32-0-1/ 6 KOs) and Filipino challenger Rodel "Batang Mandaue" Mayol (25-3-1/ 19 KOs) met…
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Luevano vs. Concepcion: Will a Rematch Ever Happen?
Referee Jay Nady (c) disqualifies Bernabe Concepcion (R) as Steven Luevano (L) lays flat on the canvas assisted by his trainer Robert Garcia. (Photo credit/ Sumio Yamada) Las Vegas, Nevada – After…
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BERNABE CONCEPCION: A HUNGRY FIGHTER THAT’S READY FOR A WORLD TITLE
Laredo, Texas (August 12, 2009) – Come Saturday night, August 15, at the New Joint of The Hard Rock Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas, Nevada, young Filipino 21 year old fiery…
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EXCLUSIVE: PHILBOXING CHATS WITH WBO PRESIDENT VALCARCEL REGARDING PACQUIAO-COTTO TITLE FIGHT
Francisco 'Paco' Valcarcel Laredo, Texas (July 27, 2009) – On the way (driving) to the office this morning, this boxing writer (ringside physician) had a chat with highly respected WBO President, Francisco…
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SUMMER SIZZLER: KING’S TRIBUTE TO MICHAEL JACKSON
Orlando, Florida – Last Saturday, July 11, this writer decided to interrupt his medical conference in this vacation paradise to witness Showtime World Championship boxing entitled “Summer Sizzler” at the BankAtlantic Center…
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PACQUIAO RECEIVES 3RD RING BELT
Orlando, Florida (July 10, 2009) - On the eve of the Agbeko-Darchinyan world title fight, this writer recalled when Nigel Collins, editor-in-chief of The Ring Magazine, visited Manny Pacquiao in his suite…
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PacMan?s New York Trip
The PacMan (c) received his BWAA 2008 Fighter of the Year Award in New York City last June 12, 2009. Trainer Freddie Roach (L), wife Jinkee, Promoter Bob Arum (R) and BWAA…
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LIGHTWEIGHT LIGHTNING STRIKES TEXAS
Austin, Texas (April 4, 2009) ? It seemed like lightning struck Texas when fighters in the Lightweight division hit each other with thunderous shots, that could almost be heard across the state…
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Manny challenges Team Pacquiao
Los Angeles, CA (3/31/?09) ? Today was officially the start of the weight-loss challenge for Team Pacquiao. It seems like it is becoming a ritual for Team Pacquiao, that just before a…
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?FEARLESS? PENALOSA UNFAZED BY JUANMA
Laredo, Texas (03/13/09) - Yesterday at the Braulio Castillo Theater in Bayamon, Puerto Rico, a press conference was held to announce the upcoming WBO Super bantamweight Championship fight between Filipino challenger Gerry…
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CONCEPCION BACK IN L.A. TO TRAIN AT WILD CARD GYM
Laredo, Texas (3/12/2009) - Bernabe ?Abe? Concepcion arrived in Los Angeles, California around 7:48 PM Thursday (L.A. time) according to former WBC International Super bantamweight Champion Jovi Halog who, together with L.A.…
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PE?ALOSA LEAVES FOR THE U.S.
Laredo, Texas -- WBO world bantamweight champion Gerry Penalosa boarded Philippine Airlines PR 102 departing Manila at 10 PM Tuesday arriving Los Angeles (LAX) Tom Bradley International Terminal at 7:35 PM, also…
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MARQUEZ EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW: “I PREFER PACQUIAO TO WIN AGAINST HATTON SO WE CAN FIGHT AT 140”
Mexico City, Mexico (March 1, 2009) ? As luck had it, the long lay over at the airport was a blessing in disguise. At the Benito Juarez International Airport (Aeropuerto Internacional de…
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NIETES SILENCES HOMETOWN CROWD IN OAXACA, RETAINS TITLE
Oaxaca, Mexico -? In front of the challenger?s hometown crowd, at the Guelaguetza Auditorium in Oaxaca, Mexico, Donnie ?Snakeman? Nietes - 23-1-3 (14 KO?s) showed he has what it takes to become…
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HISTORICAL TRIPLE WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP FIGHTS IN OAXACA
Donnie Nietes poses at the Zocalo plaza in front of The Cathedral in Oaxaca before today?s weigh-in. (photo by Reiver Rodriguez) Oaxaca, Mexico (Feb. 27, ?09) ? ?Oaxaca De Campeonato? at the…
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MOSLEY?S SPEED KILLED MARGARITO
Laredo, Texas ? Veteran, hall-of-fame career, fighter ?Sugar? Shane Mosley (46-5) 39 KO?s won via shocking 9th Rd TKO over current WBA Welterweight Champion Antonio Margarito (37-6) 27 KO?s, in front of…
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Pacquiao: Road to PPV Superstardom
Laredo, Texas (Jan. 16, 2009) - The millions of Filipinos who watched and supported Manny Pacquiao during the Dream Match owe a debt of gratitude to one man, Oscar De La Hoya,…
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CONCEPCION TO CAMPAIGN AT FEATHERWEIGHT DIVISION FOR WBC CROWN
Laredo, Texas (Jan. 9, 2009) ? Young, courageous Filipino boxer Bernabe ?Abe? Concepcion (27-1-1) 16 KOs will exchange leathers with tough, 33 years old, southpaw fighter Sande Otieno (16-1-0) 7 KOs from…
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BOXING DAY IN NEW ZEALAND
Akaroa, New Zealand (12/26/2008) ? Boxing Day is a public holiday observed in New Zealand every December 26, which also marks St. Stephen?s Day. St. Stephen was the first Christian to become…
