Carlos Costa
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Srisaket Sor Rungvisai vs “El MagnifiKO” Diaz for WBC SuperFly Belt Saturday in Thailand
Srisaket Sor Rungvisai, surely the most dangerous fighter in the super flyweight division, and one the the Top-10 Pound4Pound boxers on the planet, defends his WBC green 'n golden 115 world title…
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Baham Mitra: WBC Regional Annual Conventions Planned for the Philippines
It is very possible that the third WBC Annual Women's Convention, as well as the conventions of other regional WBC bodies could be held all-together in Manila, Philippines. That is the plan…
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A Happy Jerwin Ancajas Arrives Monday Back in the Philippines
NAIA TERMINAL 1, Metro Manila -- Reigning Filipino world champion Jerwin "Pretty Boy" Ancajas arrived Monday (Oct 1) back in his beloved motherland, the Philippines, after making the 6th defense of his…
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Amit Stops Moya, Wins Filipino PBF SuperFly Belt Saturday in Naval, Biliran Province
With a vicious attack to the mid-section, 26 year-old Naval fighter Salatiel Amit of the Wild Boxing Stable overpowered Cebuano Margarito Moya to win the vacant Philippine Boxing Federation (PBF) SuperFly Title…
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MOYA, AMIT MAKE WEIGHT FOR PBF SUPERFLY BELT IN NAVAL
NAVAL, Biliran Province -- Fighters make weight in Naval. Local Naval warrior Salatiel "Pakyaw" Amit, 26, of the Wild Boxing Stable weighed-in at 114.5 lbs, while Cebuano southpaw Margarito Moya, 23, of…
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Milan Melindo Optimistic about Facing Ken Shiro for WBC-108 Belt Oct 7 in Yokohama, Japan
CEBU, Philippines -- Filipino former world champion Milan Melindo (37-3, 13 KO's) appeared optimistic and in high spirits during an ALA Boxing Promotions press conference today (Sep 27) here in Cebu, Philippines,…
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FIGHT NIGHT IN NAVAL: MOYA VS AMIT SATURDAY FOR PBF SUPERFLY TITLE
Boxing fans in Naval can't wait for the action to begin in the exciting Wild Boxing Promotions show featuring amateur and professional boxing this coming Saturday (Sep 29) at Naval Sports Complex…
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Filipino Natuplag, Zheng Li, Yuya Nakamura, Tursunboev Score Knock Out Wins in Bangkok, Thailand
KJ Natuplag wins in Thailand on Sunday. BANGKOK, Thailand -- In the exciting international Highland boxing show "Born to Fight," Filipino KJ Natuplag, Chinese Zheng Li, Japanese Yuya Nakamura and Uzbeki Bekzod…
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WBC # 1 Light Flyweight Jonathan Taconing Dominates Vince Paras, Retains WBC Int’l Strap in Manila, Philippines
PARA?AQUE, Metro Manila -- In exciting no-quarters blow-by-blow 12-round battle, more experienced WBC # 1 Light Flyweight Jonathan Taconing scored a unanimous decision win over young gun Vince Paras to retain his…
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“Jaw Breaker” Noynay, Al Toyogon Victorious and Ready for Tougher Battles (PHOTOS)
Filipinos boxers Joe "The Jaw Breaker" Noynay and Al Toyogon scored impressive knockout title wins in their respective battles Thursday night at MOA in Metro Manila, and the young super featherweight boxers…
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Elorde’s Boxing Kontra Droga: Jonathan Taconing 108, Vince Paras 108 for WBC Int’l Strap in Parañaque, Metro Manila
PARA?AQUE, Metro Manila -- In an intriguing battle of world-class fighters, experienced WBC International Jr. Flyweight Champion Jonathan Taconing (27-3-1. 22 KO's) born in Zamboanga del Norte, makes the second defense of…
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NOYNAY STOPS CHINESE FOE IN 8TH TO RETAIN WBO TITLE; TOYOGON FINISHES BOLCIO IN 6TH
MANILA, Philippines -- Prolific Filipino promoter Gabriel "Bebot" Elorde delivered another exciting "Night of Champions" boxing show Wednesday (Sep 20), thrilling fans in attendance at the Mall of Asia Music Hall here…
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Complete Weigh-in Report for WBO, WBC Fights Thursday at Mall of Asia, Manila
MANILA, Philippines -- All boxers successfully made weight for Gabriel "Bebot" Elorde's exciting "Night of Champions XIV" set for Thursday (Sep 20) at Mall of Asia in Pasay City, Metro Manila. In…
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Kenny Demecillo-Lee Haskins Added to Petalcorin-Alvarado Bill Oct 21 in Manila
MANILA, Philippines -- World-ranked Filipino bantamweight Kenny Demecillo (14-4-2, 8 KO's) will face the toughest opponent of his boxing career when he battles more experienced former world champion Lee Haskins (35-4, 14…
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Costa: The Peñalosa Legend Continues with Dave, Carlo Battling African Foes
Plus: Reymart Gaballo and Marlon Tapales Back in Action @ SM Skydome North EDSA on September 30 MANILA, Philippines -- The Pe?alosa Fearless Fighting Legend continues as the third generation of Pe?alosa…
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Jing Xiang OutPoints Merlito Sabillo to Claim WBC Light Flyweight Silver Strap in China
Chinese 108 pounder Jing Xiang (15-4-2, 3 KO's) outclassed and outpointed Filipino former minimumweight world champion Merlito Sabillo (27-6-1, 13 KO's) to capture via unanimous decision the vacant WBC Silver Light Flyweight…
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Merlito Sabillo to Battle Jing Xiang for WBC Silver Saturday in China
Veteran former WBO Minimumweight World Champion "The Tiger" Merlito Sabillo (27-5-1, 13 KO's) of Bacolod proves that he keeps his passion for boxing on fire as he wages a tough war against…
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Complete Report from Polomolok: Mike Plania, Dave Apolinario Win WBC Belts (PHOTOS)
Plania pressures Merin. POLOMOLOK, South Cotabato -- Sanman Boxing Promotions led by Gensan men of boxing Dexter Tan and Jim Claude Manangquil scored another exciting fighting success Sunday evening (Sep 9) by…
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Andrew Moloney, Tim Tszyu Stop Foes Saturday in Australia
Moloney wins. Unbeaten Australians Andrew Moloney and Tim Tszyu scored impressive knock out wins over their respective opponents Saturday (Sep 8) at Bendigo Stadium in Victoria, Australia. Andrew "The Monster" Moloney (18-0,…
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Weigh-in Report: Plania-Merin for WBC Asia Silver, Apolinario-Camelio for WBC Youth Sunday in Polomolok, South Cotabato (Photo)
GENERAL SANTOS CITY -- Sanman Boxing Promotions stages another 12-bout international fighting event aimed at thrilling fight fans Sunday evening (Sep 9) in the Municipality of Polomolok here in South Cotabato, Philippines.…
