Charles Raymond A. Maxey
122 articles · Sunstar Davao
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Davao pug gets shot at boxing greatness
A LITTLE fighter with a big fighting heart is stepping into the ring today to challenge a powerful boxer and seek to fulfill his long-cherished dream of becoming a world champion. Diosdado…
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Vic’s two crowns at stake vs Gabi
WHEN Diosdado Gabi steps into the ring this Friday (Saturday in Manila) to challenge world flyweight champion Vic Darchinyan, he will be attempting to shoot down two birds with one stone. Both…
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Top cutman in Gabi’s corner
TOP Mexican cutman Joe Chavez will be in Diosdado "Prince" Gabi's corner when the Filipino fighter challenges world titlist Vic Darchiyan for the International Boxing Federation (IBF) flyweight title on March 3…
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It’s power v. skills in Darchinyan-Gabi fight
THE coming championship fight between International Boxing Federation (IBF) flyweight champion Vic Darchinyan and Filipino challenger Diosdado Gabi is expected to be a showdown of power against skills. Mike Koncz, Gabi's manager,…
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Avoided by Thai champion, Gabi turns to Darchinyan
IT'S understandable that International Boxing Federation (IBF) flyweight champion Vic Darchinyan is looking past Diosdado "Prince" Gabi of the Philippines. Yes, Darchinyan has a ring date with Gabi when the Armenian-born Australian…
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Gabi steps up training
OPPORTUNITY knocks only once. Knowing and following this maxim, the camp of Diosdado "Prince" Gabi is leaving no stones unturned in its preparation for the Filipino boxer's coming title fight with International…
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Barrera to fight Chavez
MARCO Antonio Barrera is dodging Manny Pacquiao as of the moment as he is instead fighting International Boxing Federation (IBF) lightweight champion Jesus Chavez on March 25 at the MGM Grand Garden…
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Manny to rest after stopping Morales
AFTER knocking out Erik Morales cold in the biggest fight of his life, Manny Pacquiao will be keeping himself away from boxing. Well, at least for now. Pacquiao said he intends to…
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Pacquiao seeks redemption
THE shot at redemption is at hand for Manny Pacquiao, the man on whose shoulders lie the hopes and inspirations of the more than 80 million Filipino people. With his pride at…
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Manny needs to fire that right hand more often
MANNY Pacquiao has knocked out many opponents with his patented straight left that detonates upon impact. A haymaker that some tough guys in boxing such as Lehlo Ledwaba, Marco Antonio Barrera and…
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Manny to wrap up training
FILIPINO boxing sensation Manny Pacquiao is set to wrap up his Spartan-like training Monday at the Wild Card Gym in Hollywood, California and head to Las Vegas for his January 21 rematch…
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Pacquiao wows ’em
TO MANNY Pacquiao, there won't be another defeat to Erik Morales. Not with his pride at stake, and certainly not with his adoring countrymen rallying behind their champion. "I don't know how…
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The Ring Says: It’s Morales by decision
IT IS going to be Erik Morales by decision again. Thus said The Ring magazine as it predicted another Morales victory against Manny Pacquiao in their January 21 rematch in Las Vegas.…
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Morales shifts to Reyes gloves
MEXICAN great Erik "El Terrible" Morales is now using Reyes gloves, the same ones used by Manny Pacquiao in knocking out opponents atop the ring. According to a report by the Fightnews.com,…
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Can Manny KO Erik?
WHY is Manny Pacquiao being favored to beat Erik Morales? And by way of a knockout? If you are a Pacquiao fan or a Filipino for that matter, the answers to these…
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Pacman favored vs Erik
DESPITE losing his first battle with Erik Morales, Manny Pacquiao is still the favorite when he squares off with the Mexican in a rematch on January 21 at the Thomas and Mack…
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Pacman a different fighter on Jan. 21
MANNY Pacquiao acknowledged Erik Morales is a skillful fighter, a superb counter puncher who gives his opponents trouble inside the ring. Even his famed trainer, Freddie Roach, admitted this. But with all…
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Manny to train in Davao?
THERE is a big possibility that Filipino boxing icon Manny Pacquiao will open his training in Davao City as he prepares for his much-awaited grudge rematch with Mexican Erik Morales in January…
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Pacquiao survives Hernandez
BOBBY Pacquiao proved his critics wrong, showing a lot of heart in scoring a split decision win over former world super featherweight champion Carlos "Famoso" Hernandez Saturday (Sunday in Manila) at the…
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Manny accused of hitting driver
MANNY Pacquiao is in the news again. No, it's not about the Filipino boxing hero's latest exploits inside the ring, but an incident in his native General Santos City last Saturday where…