Recah Trinidad
1,137 articles · PhilBoxing.com
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A super brawl most likely, not a mismatch
WHAT IF JOSHUA CLOTTEY, A MERE consolation challenger, turns out not only tough as nails, but a nail of a warrior himself? Is Manny Pacquiao sure to win, sigurado ba? We can’t…
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Injured by pay-per-view
MANILA, Philippines—If you’ still interested in watching the Pacquiao-Clottey fight this Sunday on pay-per-view in the comfort of your home, don’t try. You’ve just lost your chance. After days of asking around,…
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A promise of African savagery
HE WAS perfectly sure they’d get Joshua Clottey but, not knowing whether the knockout would come in the first or ninth round, premier trainer Freddie Roach used one straight sentence to explain…
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Who can help Clottey repair his right punch?
Like Floyd Mayweather Jr., their flawed skipper, they were never expected to play it fair with Filipinos. But Richard Shaefer of Golden Boy Promotions and a dirty dove by the name of…
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Pacquiao scores a joyful knockout
THE RIGHT STRAIGHT, thrown sharply like a spear, was not (yet) super but is definitely above average. It’s however the scythe-like left hook, swift and power-packed, which should help greatly Julian Santos…
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Vegas poser: But where is your heart?
Ciso Morales cannot complain he did not get the chance to throw a single good punch before suffering a nightmare knockout in Las Vegas last Sunday. Maybe he had a punch, as…
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A joke and a nightmare on Valentine’s Day
GERRY PE?ALOSA flashed a fist and made a triumphant cry when the bell ending his 12-round ordeal sounded in Las Vegas on Sunday. He was trying to send a victorious Valentine message.…
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Donaire dares to cut corners to the stars
NONITO DONAIRE JR. IS A BOXING STAR whose career is wanting of a shining label. He’s not unlike a celebrated artist still waiting to show a worthy masterpiece. The great Flash Elorde…
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Know how big a Filipino heart Brian has got
THERE WAS ONE MAN WHO TRULY KNEW how close the gallant Brian Viloria had come to doing another Z Gorres. Referee Bruce McTavish saw it close—up close at the Cuneta Astrodome in…
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Pacquiao could be beaten–by two men
THERE’S ONE WAY TO BEAT MANNY PACQUIAO, and it would need the clone of two great warriors the Filipino boxing superhero had previously beaten. “They should combine the skills of Erik Morales…
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1-2 punch for RP boxing
DR. BEN CALDERON, calling from Las Vegas, said they’ve successfully operated and restored “the cap” on the head of the injured Z Gorres, who should be up and about soon. Dr. Ben…
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Sonsona must be told the truth
HE FACED A MEXICAN TOY BULLDOG NICKnamed Payasito (small clown) but it was Marvin Sonsona who ended up a bigger joke inside the ring on Sunday. For the record, the fight did…
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Pacquiao and the magic of disobedience
DID MIGUEL ANGEL COTTO, who scored with a killer punch—a jarring left uppercut—connect the single biggest punch of the night during his fight against Manny Pacquiao? There are a few other questions…
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Mommy Pacquiao meant no harm
MANNY PACQUIAO, warrior for all seasons, remains the top hit wherever he fights or performs. He’s the single most desired figure and flavor, a heroic delight inside the ring and out in…
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How many Pacquiaos were there vs Cotto Sunday?
Once they’re done with the repair job on the severely damaged Miguel Cotto, the former world welterweight boxing champion can explain that he didn’t mind losing to twin warriors in Las Vegas…
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Lord, make Manny Pacquiao the perfect storm
TO DEAR MANNY PACQUIAO, our country’s hope and pride, please pause for a few seconds before you take on the biggest mission of your life as a warrior. Please listen to this…
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No promise of a picnic
HE DOESN’T WISH FOR ONE, but Bob Arum says it may not be easy to prevent a bloodbath at the Las Vegas MGM Grand on Saturday (Sunday morning in Manila). They call…
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Pacquiao deserves worthiest opponent
THERE WAS GUARDED JUBILATION among boxing fans when news about Miguel Cotto’s alleged weight problem spread. But there was also visible displeasure among those who had looked forward to an epic stand…
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Can Miguel Cotto also do the rock ‘n’ roll?
RIGHT NOW, he cannot event summon enough courage to say how much he weighs. But Miguel Cotto should also be asked if he would dare rock ‘n’ roll with Manny Pacquiao in…
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Roach finds new winners for RP boxing
FREDDIE Roach did not have ready praises for the national men’s boxing team but the world’s top trainer, he with the keen eye for winners, said he would be disappointed if our…