Greg R. Penilla, M.D.
34 articles · PhilBoxing.com
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PACQUIAO MUST CALL THE BLUFF AGAIN
The seemingly easy negotiation process between Pacquiao and Mayweather was the first ominous sign. When Mayweather appeared to be extremely reasonable and more than willing to fight, they were red flags. The…
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STEROID ALLEGATION: A STROKE OF GENIUS
It appears that the much anticipated mega fight between the two best boxers in the planet may indeed still happen after all. Boxing fans all over the world are keeping their fingers…
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A BITTERSWEET WEEKEND
Las Vegas, NV – The euphoria and indescribable jubilation boxing fans worldwide and Filipinos of all walks of life in particular, over Manny Pacquaio’s utter annihilation of a resolute Miguel Cotto to…
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BOXING FANS OR SIMPLY PACQUIAO FANS?
Las Vegas, NV - So much has been written about the rabid almost cult-like devotion of Manny Pacquiao's fans. They have been called every possible unprintable moniker and labeled as someone who…
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Gentlemen Boxers, PPV’s Achilles Heel
Las Vegas, NV - In the old days, the success of a great boxing match depends on how well the fighters engage in the brutal world of controlled violence. The more blood…
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MANNY PACQUIAO, NOT GOOD ENOUGH
A new dawn, a new era is about to transpire in the history of the Sweet Science of boxing. By this time next week, Manny Pacquaio would have already emerged as the…
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GOLDEN BOY AND FLOYD MAYWEATHER JR LOST A GOLDEN OPPORTUNITY TO MANNY PACQUIAO
The Pacquiao-Cotto Firepower five city promotional tour adeptly choreographed so close to September 19 by the marketing gurus of Top Rank were a huge success. It was not only received warmly by…
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MAYWEATHER HITS PACQUIAO BELOW THE BELT WITH STEROID ALLEGATION, BOXING FANS JUST SAY NO TO SEPTEMBER 19
The repetitive blows to the head of Floyd Mayweather Sr. have inevitably mashed his brain. The speech impediment is an obvious sign. It will not be surprising that in future TV interviews,…
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DEVON ALEXANDER, A PACQUIAO LOTTERY LONG SHOT
Devon Alexander, who? Outside of the world of hard-core boxing fans, the name Devon Alexander would not trigger a minuscule blip on any “name recognition radar” screen. In fact, even in his…
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MONEY MAY, GREEN WITH ENVY
A month from now, the apathetically anticipated boxing match between Juan Manuel Marquez and Floyd Mayweather, Jr. will be a reality. Or is it? Most boxing fans, pundits and talking heads have…
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FRIDAY’S CALM DELIVERED SATURDAY’S PERFECT STORM
It was well known that Manny Pacquiao was very calm, cool, composed and oozing with confidence the day before the fight. Astonishingly, it seemed the whole of Las Vegas was equally calm.…
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U.S. Economic Woes Hit Las Vegas Hard
In just mere hours, we will know the winner of the Dream Match between Oscar DeLa Hoya and Manny Pacquiao. If facial expressions during the weigh-in would be our basis of who…
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The Calm Before The Storm
Relax! Of all people, the only one who seems to be so unruffled and serene is the person who will be in the center of an explosive fight come Saturday night. Oscar…
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Manny Pacquiao and Oscar DeLa Hoya: A Study In Contrast
Manny Pacquiao. Oscar De La Hoya. Two great practitioners of the sweet science. It can be argued that they are among the best boxers of all time. There is no question that…
