Carlos Costa
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Alvin Tam – 125 lbs, JR Edurot – 125 lbs for WBC Asian Continental Title Tomorrow in Benguet
Filipino PBF Featherweight Champion Alvin Tam Singwancha (12-3, 2KO's) of Kapangan, Benguet and hard-hitting 20-year-old challenger JR Edurot (9-1, 8KO's) of General Santos City (on the right) weighed-in identical tonnage of 125…
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A FORGIVEN JUANMA L?PEZ RETURNS FEB 2 IN PUERTO RICO;
Former two-division world champion Juan Manuel "Juanma" L?pez gets back into fight action on February 2, 2013, in the main event of "Noche de Campeones" at El Coliseo Rub?n Gonz?lez in Bayam?n,…
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EXCITING DOUBLE CHAMPIONSHIP “FIGHT FOR GLORY” THIS SATURDAY IN BENGUET
Year 2012 still has exciting action for fight fans in the Philippines as promoters Naris Singwancha and Brico Santig proudly present the double championship card "Fight For Glory" this Saturday (Dec 22)…
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BRYAN VASQUEZ SHARP FOR UNIFICATION BATTLE WITH UCHIYAMA ON NEW YEAR’S EVE IN TOKYO
SAN JOSE, Costa Rica - V?squez ready for Uchiyama. Watched over by his boxing team, WBA super featherweight (130 lbs) interim champ unbeaten Bryan "El Tiquito" V?squez of Costa Rica looks sharp…
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TU?ACAO BATTLES MEXICAN ESQUIVEL THIS SATURDAY IN JAPAN; WINNER GETS WBC WORLD TITLE SHOT
Former WBC World Champion Malcolm Tu?acao (31-2-3, 19KO's) of Cebu, Philippines gets a step closer to another battle for a world title if he defeats tough hard-hitting Mexican Christian Esquivel (25-3, 18KO's)…
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JUAN MANUEL M?RQUEZ HONORED BY PRESIDENT OF M?XICO
Today is another unforgettable day for the Champion of the Decade Juan Manuel Marquez. The multiple-division world champion was received by the President of Mexico Enrique Pe?a Nieto at the National Palace,…
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DONAIRE-ARCE OFFICIALS NAMED
Fight officials for the WBO super bantamweight world title fight between sensational 30 year-old world champion Nonito Donaire (30-1, 19 KOs) of the Philippines and 33 year-old Mexican brawler Jorge "El Travieso"…
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RICKY HATTON BOUNCES BACK PROMOTING CARD IN HONG KONG; TWO FILIPINOS SEE ACTION
After a failed attempt to score a victory as a prize fighter two weeks ago in Manchester, popular former 2-division world champion Ricky Hatton bounces back into boxing action promoting the international…
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JR ESTREMOS IS NEW WBC ASIA CONTINENTAL CHAMP; MABAO DEFEATS CONDES AT PAGCOR AIRPORT CASINO IN MANILA
Davao's 20-year-old JR Estremos (8-5, 2KO's) scored the most important win of his young boxing career by outpointing "The Baby Hatton" Jopher Marayan during the exciting "King of The Ring" card presented…
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MERCITO GESTA HAS GOLDEN CHANCE AGAINST MIGUEL VASQUEZ (WEIGH-IN PHOTOS)
LAS VEGAS, Nevada - Undefeated Filipino Mercito Gesta of Cebu (on the left) weighed-in 134 lbs while champion Miguel "Titere" Vasquez of Guadalajara, Mexico, scaled-in 135 lbs ahead of their battle for…
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YURIORKIS GAMBOA-MICHAEL FARENAS CLASH TOMORROW FOR WBA TITLE (WEIGH-IN PHOTOS)
LAS VEGAS, Nevada - Cuban former world champion Yuriorkis Gamboa, 31, and Filipino Michael Farenas, 28, both weighed-in 130 lbs (58.97 kgs) ahead of their clash for the vacant Interim WBA super…
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DODIE BOY PE?ALOSA JR FIGHTS AGAINST MEXICAN-AMERICAN IN VEGAS DEBUT (WEIGHIN PHOTOS)
LAS VEGAS, Nevada - Filipino Dodie Boy Pe?alosa Jr (9-9, 9KO's), the son of former world champion Dodie Boy Pe?alosa Sr., and nephew of 2-division world champion Gerry "Fearless" Pe?alosa, takes the…
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PACQUIAO-MARQUEZ4 UNDERCARD: FILIPINO ERNIE SANCHEZ BATTLES COY EVANS (WEIGH-IN PHOTOS)
LAS VEGAS, Nevada - Ernie Sanchez, the 20 year-old Filipino born in Zamboanga del Sur, aims at scoring his second win at the MGM Grand Arena when he squares off American Coy…
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PACQUIAO-MARQUEZ4 WEIGH-IN (MORE PHOTOS)
LAS VEGAS, Nevada - Superstar Manny "Pacman" Pacquiao, known as the fighting pride of the Philippines, weighed-in 147 lbs (66.68 kgs) while old nemesis Mexican Super Lightweight World Champion Juan Manuel "Dinamita"…
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PACQUIAO LOOKS SHARP DURING FINAL TRAINING SESSION (PHOTOS)
LAS VEGAS, Nevada - Sensational superstar Manny Pacquiao looked sharp, strong and in good spirits during his final training session at the Top Rank Gym on Thursday afternoon ahead of his fourth…
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FLORANTE CONDES 105 LBS, DONNY MABAO 105 LBS FOR WBC ASIA CONTINENTAL TITLE IN MANILA
Former IBF World Champion Florante Condes (25-7-1, 25KO's), from the island Province of Romblon in Central Philippines and compatriot 24 year-old Donny Mabao (on the left) of Bukidnon weighed-in 105 lbs ahead…
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PACQUIAO AND MARQUEZ SAID TO BE IN TOP SHAPE, BOTH PROMISE VICTORIES (MORE PRESSCON PHOTOS)
LAS VEGAS, Nevada - Boxing super stars Manny Pacquiao (54-4-2, 38KO's) and Juan Manuel Marquez (54-6-1, 39KO's) promised victories during today's final press conference ahead of their 12-round clash for the "WBO…
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MISS PHILIPPINES AND MISS MEXICO WISH GOOD LUCK TO PACQUIAO AND MARQUEZ (PHOTOS)
LAS VEGAS, Nevada - According to boxing world-famous guru Bob Arum, the friendly boxing rivalry between the Philippines and Mexico translates from the fighting ring into other friendly competitions like which country…
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AN OPTIMISTIC JUAN MANUEL MARQUEZ MAKES HIS VEGAS GRAND ENTRANCE (PHOTOS)
LAS VEGAS, Nevada - Welcomed by Mariachi music and cheers, Mexican Juan Manuel "Dinamita" Marquez made his grand entrance to the MGM Grand Hotel ahead of his clash with Filipino Manny Pacquiao…
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MANNY PACQUIAO GRAND ARRIVAL IN LAS VEGAS! (MORE PHOTOS)
LAS VEGAS, Nevada - Boxing Superstar Manny Pacquiao made his grand arrival in Las Vegas today, Tuesday Dec 4, ahead of his 12-round clash with old nemesis Mexican Juan Manuel "Dinamita Marquez…
