Recah Trinidad
1,137 articles · PhilBoxing.com
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Does Pacman want ?TC? too?
Lead Fighter of the Year candidate Terence Crawford, with his vast edge in skill and power, could?ve turned his third fight this year into a clinical punching picnic. He instead opted to…
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Come catch the Last Full Show
THERE?S a color portrait of the late National Artist for Literature Franz Arcellana, sparkling in its uniqueness, that will be worth digging for in the Last Full Show retrospective exhibit of the…
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Is Philippine boxing really dying?
THE new chairman of the Games and Amusements Board, Abraham Mitra, has been quoted as saying Philippine boxing was dying. It could not be determined if that was an official declaration; or…
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Twin Vegas shame and scandal
There was the hideous partisanship of the judges that dealt the sharp and strong Russian boxer Sergei Kovalev his first defeat. Kovalev, who scored a knockdown and was dominant, also got robbed…
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Sen. Pacquiao remains the top target
While Floyd Mayweather Jr., firmly retired, has stopped entertaining Manny Pacquiao?s desperate taunts for a rematch, another supremely talented top performer has added himself as The Pacman?s possible next opponent. In his…
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Praying for an IOC suspension
A suspension by the International Olympic Committee (IOC) would be the height of infamy for poor Philippine sports. But with Philippine Olympic Committee (POC) president Jose ?Peping? Cojuangco Jr. taking his fourth…
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Will Pacquiao dare fight run-run Crawford?
The undefeated WBO light welterweight boxing champion Terence Crawford loved to sell his fights by adopting his mother?s bold battle cry: If you get hit, hit back. Hard! To those who saw…
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?Rematch would solely be about greed?
Now is the time to stand up and get ready for The Rematch? Not so fast please, cries top-ranked international referee Bruce McTavish from his Angeles City base in Pampanga. Anything wrong…
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Pacquiao told to think twice
He was the reigning WBO welterweight champion, but was clearly not in the league of the legendary challenger, thereby making some pundits swear Jessie Vargas could hope to deliver a reversal only…
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Sports probe must reach blind IOC
National football association head Nonong Araneta said he was not alone??Hindi ako nag iisa??in his quest for change in the rotten leadership set-up at the Philippine Olympic Committee. ?I will go all…
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Who can stop The Rematch now?
It?s the season to be jolly, and we all have Sen. Manny Pacquiao, who did play hardworking Santa to his countless adoring fans here and elsewhere in the world, to thank. While…
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Sorry champ, Manny has strict orders to take you out
Jessie Vargas, the champion, moved onto the Las Vegas press con center stage on Wednesday a super rich shopper proud and raring to snatch a big knockout. He could hardly wait. Sorry,…
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Salute to a hero, an all-time great
The national sports hero Filomeno ?Boy? Codi?era loved to say that Lauro Mumar, his fellow Cebuano, was the finest basketball player the Philippines has produced. Of course, they can?t dispute that Carlos…
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Dreamin? of a heroic POC Christmas
HONESTLY, the suggested theme tune for this very cluttered period in Philippine sports should?ve been titled ?Dreamin? of a Peping-less Philippine Olympic Committee Christmas.? There?s this urgent clamor to have former Congressman…
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Big Games: Ginebra soars, Duterte slips
It?s no plain coincidence that two fiery institutions in the Republic of the Philippines ? President Rodrigo Duterte and the Ginebra San Miguel team ? have been caught in contrasting spots at…
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Can Pacquiao hit 100 percent?
AFTER trainer Freddie Roach cried that Manny Pacquiao appeared tired and flat in training, the eight-division world title winner next came up with solid results in the gym. Roach was visibly displeased…
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Roach says Pacquiao is tired
There?s a jumpy twist in the otherwise energetic preparations of Manny Pacquiao for his world welterweight title challenge in Las Vegas on Nov. 5. This concern was delivered by trainer Freddie Roach…
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Two cheers for 3 ALA Stable stars
THERE were calls Sunday morning checking on the results of three Filipino boxers, stars of the famous Ala Stable of Cebu, with great concern about Donnie Nietes who vacated his WBO 108-throne…
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PSC strikes hard for poor Philippine sports
Butch Ramirez. IT came as a mighty breath of fresh air in Philippine sports. The decision by William Ramirez, new head of the Philippine Sports Comission, to take a firm and direct…
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Let?s watch Manny?s next title fight
IT COULD all seem like an open shot on the hardcourt, not from the three-point area, but from the foul line?two to make only one. Manny Pacquiao is a solid overwhelming favorite…
