Recah Trinidad
1,137 articles · PhilBoxing.com
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Pacquiao faced with a serious challenge
FREDDIE Roach said that, if they don?t get Floyd Mayweather, Keith Thurman is his second choice for Manny Pacquiao?s next opponent. Thurman, 30, the WBA super welterweight champion, readily called out Pacquiao…
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Broner overjoyed silly that he survived
IT was never easy saying nice things about Adrien Broner. In clearly losing to Manny Pacquiao last weekend, Broner however lost much of what little admiration was left for him, mainly after…
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Fact & Fancy: It’s devotion vs delusion
THIS has been advertised as a must-see fight that?s a must-win for both boxers. Manny Pacquiao, 40, returned to Las Vegas after two years and was welcomed like a reigning king. He…
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Safety tip: Broner can spit poison
THERE?LL be a big fight in Las Vegas on Sunday: Manny Pacquiao, 40, defends his WBA regular welterweight crown against Adrien Broner, 29, resurgent former four-division world champion. There?s only one way…
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Magic escape last route for Broner
A NEW FULL-BODY shot of Adrien Broner training shows the four-time world titlist trim, visibly in great shape. He glows like a bronze statue. It?s a big difference, an incredible leap from…
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Nietes, humble legend, now a proud star!
The fight was close and entertaining, but after Donnie Nietes scored a split decision win over tough Kazuto Ioka of Japan on Monday, there were those who readily wondered if there would…
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Pacquiao perfecting a surprise package?
BEFORE taking the evening flight to Los Angeles on Saturday, Manny Pacquiao did a four-mile jog in the morning then sparred for eight rounds later, veteran sports scribe Eddie Alinea reported. In…
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Unseen best versus a full package
BOTH warriors could shine and sizzle new and different in their world title fight. Manny Pacquiao vows to bring out the unseen best in him. Adrien Brioner promises to dish out a…
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Who needs this Canelo KO of a scarecrow?
THEY say Mexican boxing superstar Saul Canelo Alvarez captured his third world boxing crown by throwing a party at the overfilled Madison Square Garden in New York. There indeed was a great…
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Pacquiao-Broner getting to be a ‘must-see’ event
In his first face-off with Adrien Broner, Manny Pacquiao said his talented but controversial rival had the makings of a born clown. Pacquiao did not intend to be mean but had no…
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‘Manny has got a new toy’
MANNY Pacquiao demonstrated early on Monday, first day of official training, why he will have no trouble being at his best for his Jan. 19 WBA welterweight title defense against Adrien Broner.…
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Is Roach’s return in answer to an emergency?
It?s quite easy to dislike Adrien Broner. The former world boxing champion with a toxic tongue has a dreadful gift for making other people uncomfortable. Broner makes zero effort to be liked.…
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Pacquiao, poor and humble, great and triumphant in UK
THERE were startling happenings in boxing this week, like the sudden pull-out of Floyd Mayweather Jr. from a major New Year?s Day fight in Tokyo. But nothing stuns and warms the heart…
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Moving on, sneaking back
IN my last column on Sept. 16, I remember saying Canelo Alvarez must make sure he would not slip out. He must compete firmly if he hoped to beat Gennady Golovkin. Canelo,…
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Golovkin -Canelo 2 will be full-scale war
THE world middleweight championship bout on Sunday has been tagged Fight of the Century days ahead of the official weigh-in. There are also those who said it would be a continuation 13th…
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Give Nietes due respect; no rematch, please
Aston Palicte, the clear loser, said he wants to do a rematch with Donnie Nietes. That?s absurd; as senseless as demanding to be rewarded for a bungled job. There was widespread displeasure…
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Two-fisted move against lethargy in sports
Ricky Vargas (L) and Buth Ramirez (R). YOU can call the two moves by the POC and the PSC twin shots against damning lethargy in Philippine sports. The moves were announced almost…
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Kinder diagnosis from Indonesian Asiad
POC president Ricky Vargas. It?s easy to say that our women athletes, led by marvelous lifter Hidilyn Diaz, have helped breathe hope into lagging Philippines sports. Female competitors accounted for all four…
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Urgent cry for a boxing gold
Rogen Ladon. No Filipino boxer would be sent to the 2018 Asian Games who has no chance whatsoever of winning. This was stressed by Ed Picson, executive director of the ABAP (Alliance…
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No real heartbreak; only deep disappointment
THE chubby basketball fanatic, too young for a legit heartache, could only blurt out his disappointment. ?Sabog, palpak (scattered, crushed), Captain Coby cried upon rising from his seat with over two minutes…
