Marv Dumon
574 articles · PhilBoxing.com
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Incorrect scoring of rounds 5 and 7 caused Pacquiao loss
Fans can now audit the ringside scoring of Cynthia J. Ross, Duane Ford, and Jerry Roth with the round-by-round CompuBox punch statistics of the WBO welterweight title fight between Timothy Bradley (29-0)…
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Gambling losses justify trial for pro-Bradley judges
On Friday, Timothy Bradley's odds of pulling off a major upset over Manny Pacquiao stood at nearly 5-1. However, in the hours leading up to the fight, an influx of bets poured…
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Official scorecard: Manny Pacquiao vs Tim Bradley
Here are the official scorecards from the Nevada State Athletic Commission (NSAC) which tabulated a split decision win for Timothy Bradley (29-0) over Manny Pacquiao (54-4-2) on Saturday, June 9 in Las…
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Photos: Bradley dethrones aging Pacquiao
On Saturday, Timothy Bradley (29-0) defeated an aging Manny Pacquiao (54-4-2) by majority split decision to become the new WBO welterweight champion. Two ringside judges scored the bout 115-113 in favor of…
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Prediction: Pacquiao vs Bradley
On Saturday, fans will witness the "Desert Storm" engage the "Typhoon from the Pacific". Timothy Bradley (28-0) is close to a 5-1 underdog to the great Manny Pacquiao (54-3-2), but those odds…
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Antonio Margarito announces retirement
Three-time champion Antonio Margarito, 34, has retired from boxing. On Thursday, the former welterweight announced the retirement on his website and thanked fans for their support after 22 years of fighting in…
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The art of intimidation: Pacquiao vs Bradley
According to Sun Tzu, the highest form of warfare is to "make your enemy surrender without physical fighting". On Wednesday, Timothy Bradley (28-0) faced off with WBO welterweight champion Manny Pacquiao (54-3-2)…
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18-year-old aims to win 1st Philippine gold at 2012 Olympics
Many 18-year-olds are enjoying a summer break from college classes. But Mark Anthony Barriga is sacrificing in the boxing gym in an attempt to do what no Filipino athlete has ever done:…
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21-year-old becomes first Filipino to win Grand Prix
On Saturday, 21-year-old race car driver Marlon Stockinger of Manila won the prestigious Monaco GP3 event in the French Riviera, making him one of the youngest formula race winners in history. With…
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Photo: Mayweather’s jail cell
On Friday, June 1, 2012, Floyd Mayweather, Jr. will stay for close to 11 weeks in a jail cell that looks like this. The Las Vegas Police Department released the photo late…
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Pacquiao appears on Jimmy Kimmel Live
On Thursday, WBO welterweight champion Manny Pacquiao made his sixth appearance on ABC's Jimmy Kimmel Live show. [Video] The world's best boxer made a quick appearance - with no song duet this…
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Selling the same-sex controversy
The mantra used to be 'sex sells'. However, the business model for the press has evolved. Controversy, whether genuine or artificially created, sells even more. Earlier this month, Time Magazine, in order…
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‘The Fighter 2’ will put Ward-Gatti rivalry in cinemas
Actor Mark Wahlberg wants to film a sequel to "The Fighter". The Oscar-winning boxing drama was released in late 2010 and is based on the life of retired junior welterweight contender "Irish"…
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Absurd, irrational demands foiling Mayweather-Pacquiao
Abraham Lincoln said, "I must stand with anybody that stands right, and stand with him while he is right, and part with him when he goes wrong." Who can stand with Floyd…
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10 things we learned from Mayweather-Cotto
:: Boxing :: On Saturday, Floyd Mayweather, Jr cruised to a unanimous decision win over Miguel Cotto, getting 118-110, 117-111, and 117-111 scores from the ringside judges. [Video: Post-fight Interview] Here are…
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Final prediction: Mayweather vs. Cotto
:: Boxing :: It's arrived. Floyd Mayweather, Jr vs. Miguel Cotto. [ Weigh-in Video ] The pound-for-pound champ (or co-champ) is a 7-to-1 betting favorite. I'm yawning. The hype leading up to…
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Sports: Where’s the human narrative?
Pay-per-click has upended journalism. But hey, that's just how technology has changed the world. I get that. I suppose that's the price we pay for non-stop internet access and 24/7 live NBA…
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Rep. Pacquiao reports success with cattle livelihood program
Philippines - On Saturday, Filipino congressman and world boxing champion Manny Pacquiao conveyed the successful implementation of his P8 million cattle livelihood program in Sarangani Province. The initiative was led by Mayor…
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Rampage + Pacquiao = awesome
MMA - 'Rampage + Pacquiao = awesome' is the title of this headline. Yeah, journalism is dead. Yet, the evolving world of social sharing and new age lingo is offering freedom in…
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Book excerpts: ‘Manny Pacquiao: Fighting Pride’
"Manny Pacquiao: Fighting Pride" features over a hundred interviews and references, and will be released in June 2012 by MPD Press. The book will be available exclusively on Amazon.com and Kindle. Marv…
