Mike Ochosa
15 articles · Business Mirror
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Ancajas and Magsayo: A tale of 2 boxers
By Mike Ochosa
Over the weekend, Jerwin Ancajas defended his crown against a very aggressive Jonathan Javier Rodriguez. Ancajas won via a unanimous decision. Digging deep down, Ancajas proved he has what it takes to…
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The Pacquiao saga continues
By Mike Ochosa
BOXING KEEPS CALLING OUT TO PACQUIAO After Pacquiao’s win against Keith Thurman in 2019, many were unsure what was next for the Filipino ring icon. Having just signed with Al Haymon’s Premier…
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Can Drian Francisco upset the odds against Guillermo Rigondeaux?
By Mike Ochosa
MANILA, Philippines - Filipino boxer Drian Francisco (28-3-1, 22 knockouts) will finally get the opportunity on the big stage he has long been dreaming of. He will face the reigning and undefeated…
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The fighter in Brian Viloria
By Mike Ochosa
MANILA, Philippines - Professional boxer Brian Viloria has made the country proud time and time again. His ring exploits have been both entertaining and enthralling. Although he was born and raised in…
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The speed of Pacquiao and Mayweather
By Mike Ochosa
MANILA, Philippines - Among their long list of remarkable attributes, speed is one trait that defines both Manny Pacquiao and Floyd Mayweather Jr. Ironically, in a competition that has been described as…
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Methodical Japanese tough test for Donaire
By Mike Ochosa
THE REIGNING IBF and WBO super bantamweight champion is at a crossroads. Nonito Donaire Jr. (29-1-0) is, no doubt, an excellent boxer, one who has been described as possessing better boxing fundamentals…
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Does Clottey make the grade?
By Mike Ochosa
THE question many are asking is: Does Joshua Clottey truly have the right to be in the same ring as the world’s best pound-for-pound boxer Manny Pacquiao? Does he, really? Clottey, a…
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Punches are flying early in 2010
By Mike Ochosa
WHILE the entire country awaits who really is next for Manny Pacquiao, other Filipinos are fighting this January and February and will be worth the boxiung fans’ attention. Brian Viloria The “Hawaiian…
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What’s the game plan?
By Mike Ochosa
Manny Pacquiao and Miguel Cotto have taken on numerous fighters, but the fight on November 14 at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas is expected to unravel new styles and strategies of…
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Watch out for Cotto’s power
By Mike Ochosa
The fight between Miguel Angel Cotto and Manny Pacquiao on November 14 at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas highlights two traits needed by world-class boxers—power and speed. Cotto is regarded as…
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Having trouble predicting who wins on November 14? Go by the numbers
By Mike Ochosa
UP next in about three weeks’ time for Manny Pacquiao is current World Boxing Organization welterweight king Miguel Angel Cotto. Master promoter Bob Arum was sealed right after the Pacquiao-Oscar de la…
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Eight-week countdown on for Pacquiao-Cotto battle
By Mike Ochosa
EVERYONE is anxious about the upcoming fight of Manny Pacquiao. Blogs, web sites, chat rooms and articles are all focused on the preparation—or the absence of it—of the People’s Champ. Pacquiao is…
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Donaire moves up, takes big step toward boxing glory
By Mike Ochosa
Nonito Donaire JR. has been described as a very skillful boxer. He is said to have what it takes to become one of boxing’s greatest. But this needs to be backed up…
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Hatton?s size, power, drum and bugle core not enough
By Mike Ochosa
THE crowd was in a state of shock at the MGM Grand. The much-anticipated fight, dubbed ?East vs. West,? certainly had the fireworks it was shaped to be. It?s ending, however, was…
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Hatton may pull off an upset
By Mike Ochosa
IF it is true that styles make fights, then the Manny Pacquiao-Ricky Hatton fight on Sunday (Manila) at the MGM Grand Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas, Nevada, is an event no…