Recah Trinidad
1,137 articles · PhilBoxing.com
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Gejon-Niida rematch likely, says manager
THE MANAGER of Eriberto “Yukka” Gejon, who lost by a controversial split decision in his bid for the world minimumweight boxing crown in Yokohama Sunday night, said he was optimistic of securing…
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No surgery for injured Filipino fighter
TOKYO -- National sports hero Manny Pacquiao felt greatly relieved and led a thank-you prayer upon learning yesterday that the Filipino boxer, who was taken to the hospital in an ambulance after…
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Why is Manny Pacquiao rushing to Japan?
REPORTING FROM HIS CEBU BASE, sportsman Rex Wakee Salud explained with unconcealed glee how he had to rope in Manny Pacquiao like a galloping colt. "Sus, lahat man hinila si Manny (Lord,…
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Pacquiao can help RP cram for SEAG?
MANNY PACQUIAO being the flavor of the season, the country should not find it hard to cram in hosting the 23rd Southeast Asian Games set to fire off at the Luneta Park…
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Boxing power with no program in place
IT'S EASY TO SEE WHY WE ALL FEEL super after the triple knockout triumph of Filipino boxers in California on Sunday. Jim Murray, Pulitzer Prize winner and 14 times US national sports…
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Arroyo should’ve declared a holiday
SO WHAT DO YOU SAY IS THE BIGGEST weapon this government could wield against those working to put it down? Definitely not the ever-soaring oil prices. Not the chaos and corruption in…
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Cheers, a 3-1-6 Philippine masterpiece in US
HE STARTED out slow, missing a series of punches to the head while getting tagged in return. Manny Pacquiao did not look sharp and fiery as he yielded the opening round of…
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Pacquiao could have a fight Sunday
DON’T you worry. Manny Pacquiao cannot, should not, will not lose on Sunday. This prediction is not based on how Pacquiao has allowed himself to cram for his tune-up bout against Mexican…
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Listen, here’s what’s happening in Magpet
IF THE Philippines finally lands the elusive gold medal in the Beijing Olympics, an obscure spot in North Cotabato province could go down as the place where the great hunt started. But…
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Hermie to Recah: Unabated Graft Sinks RP Sports
That's it. But before we close this day's column, let's listen to boxing expert Hermie Rivera, who has some urgent grievances to air: Dear Recah, Ever wondered why sports is in such…
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Pacquiao, Defensor: Authentic, not authentic
ENVIRONMENT Secretary Mike Defensor may have not imagined it, but he had nearly landed his dear President, Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo, in the Guinness Book of World Records. That wild, wild feat of the…
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Is Garci working for Pacquiao in L.A.?
HE was sent by his paper to California to report on the exclusive rituals inside Manny Pacquiao's training camp at the Wild Card Boxing Club in Hollywood. Sorry, when Nick Giongco, a…
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Can Pacquiao, late again, solve an easy quiz?
MANNY Pacquiao checked in with excess poundage, but he nevertheless breezed through the PAL counter for his departure to California Sunday evening. The country’s richest, most famous athlete appeared pudgy, definitely over…
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Rudy Salud mourns the death of humility
GOOD news this morning, for those who honestly care for their poor fellowmen, is the outpouring of support for Romy Cabading, the former RP and PBA player who was left dying on…
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Dream turns into baby nightmare
HE'S supposed to fascinate. He nearly succeeded in putting the whole stadium to sleep. He's fancied to knock out his foe cold. He sent frustrated fans leaving and calling it a night…
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Try this Pinoy boxing website, it’s a winner
MANNY Pacquiao has won his big money-and-morals bout against his former handlers, led by US promoter Murad Muhammad and business manager Rod Nazario of the Philippines. That should be the start of…
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No plain draw, it’s Pacquiao by KO
TEXT message of the day yesterday, and flavor of the season too, was the one from a friend who excused himself for tardiness, all due to lapse in judgment. ("Kung hindi man…
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Silent Pacquiao favored in New York
IN a big battle that will be decided by words, Manny Pacquiao has not been making any noise. Pacquiao wore a dark blue long-sleeved shirt and dark slacks. That exactly was how…
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From Bacolod, in defense of Manny Pacquiao
HIS name is Irwin Castella. He writes all the way from charming Bacolod to correct my impression on Manny Pacquiao. Spare him, begs this friendly Ilonggo. Before everything else, I've got to…
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Manny Pacquiao could crash in limbo
HIS ring record shows Manny Pacquiao has been knocked out only twice, in the Philippines and in Thailand. But the latest twist in his legal tussle against US promoter Murad Muhammad could…