Josef T. Ramos
320 articles · The Manila Times
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5 rising Filipino boxers dominate foreign foes
FIVE Filipino boxing rising superstars pulled off tremendous victories in different bouts against their respective visiting foreign opponents on Saturday. Upcoming prospects Jason ?El Ni?o? Pagara, Genesis ?Azukal? Servania and Jimrex ?The…
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Donaire to defend 2 titles against Japanese fighter
Nonito Donaire Jr. will defend his World Boxing Organization (WBO) and International Boxing Federation super bantamweight crowns against Japanese boxer Toshiaki Nishioka on October 13 at the Home Depot Center in California.…
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BARRIGA PROMISES TO CONTINUE TRAINING DESPITE LONDON LOSS
Olympian boxer Mark Anthony Barriga said that his failure to win a medal in the recent Olympics would not stop him from competing for his country. Barriga, 19, along with his coach…
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Barriga attains peak form
Mark Anthony Barriga, 19, the Philippines? lone boxing bet in the 2012 London Olympics said he is now in 100 percent fighting form and is ready to plunge into action. ?The weather…
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PACQUIAO REMAINS HOT PRODUCT ENDORSER
DESPITE the tax issues raised against him by the Bureau of Internal Revenue, his row with the gay community because of his stand on same-sex marriage and his controversial defeat to Timothy…
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Barriga sees Bradley ending up a human punching bag
The Philippines? lone Olympic bet in boxing Mark Anthony Barriga predicted that American challenger Timothy Bradley would end up a human punching bag when he fights pound-for-pound king Manny Pacquiao on June…
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Nietes sees Salguero a tough challenger
World Boxing Organization (WBO) light flyweight champion Donnie ?Ahas? Nietes said his upcoming bout against Mexican Felipe Salguero would most likely be one of the hardest fights in his entire career. Rated…
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Ex-champ Navarrete predicts Pacquiao win
FORMER super featherweight champion Rolando Navarrete predicted that his compatriot Manny Pacquiao would win via knockout against unbeaten American Timothy Bradley when the two fight on June 9 at the MGM Grand…
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Manny wants to fight Floyd before retiring
Pound-for-pound king Manny Pacquiao reiterated that he still wants to take on Floyd Mayweather Jr. even for a reduced fight purse. ?It would be great if I could fight him before I…
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Pro boxing will no longer under GAB soon?Pimentel
ONCE the Philippine Boxing Commission (PBC) is created, professional boxing will no longer be under the jurisdiction and responsibility of the Games and Amusement Board (GAB). Senator Aquilino ?Koko? Pimentel III said…
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Trainer Garcia sees Bradley as easy prey for Pacquiao
Renowned Mexican-American boxing trainer Robert Garcia said he believes eighth weight divisions champion Manny Pacquiao would pull off an easy win against unbeaten American Timothy Bradley because of the huge disparity between…
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Pacquiao to begin training late March or early April
Filipino ring icon Manny Pacquiao announced that he would begin training for his June 9 fight against American Timothy Bradley late this month or early April. ?I guess it would be late…
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JORGE ARCE ACCEPTS NONITO DONAIRE?S CHALLENGE
MEXICAN Jorge Arce has accepted the challenge of World Boxing Organization (WBO) super bantamweight titleholder Nonito ?The Filipino Flash? Donaire Jr. that could possibly takes some time in May or June. In…
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Donaire secures doctor?s clearance to fight anew
NEWLY crowned World Boxing Organization (WBO) super bantamweight champion Nonito Donaire Jr. is likely to take on Mexican Jorge Arce in May after his doctors declared his left hand free from fracture…
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Donaire vows to teach Vasquez painful lesson
WORLD Boxing Council and World Boxing Organization bantamweight champion Nonito Donaire Jr. said on Saturday (Friday in USA) that he would teach his foe, Puerto Rican fighter Wilfredo Vasquez Jr. a painful…
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Coach Garcia wants better foes for Donaire
Robert Garcia, Nonito Donaire Jr.?s trainer, said it would be a waste of time for his ward to fight Guillermo Rigondeaux, the newly-crowned World Boxing Association 122-pound champion. Donaire is currently training…
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Donaire chides Floyd on tweeter challenge
WORLD Boxing Organization and World Boxing Council bantamweight champion Nonito Donaire Jr. came to the aid of his compatriot Manny Pacquiao by chiding thrash-talking Floyd Mayweather Jr. for the latter?s challenges issued…
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Arum says ?super fight? negotiation moving
Top Rank promotion head honcho Bob Arum said the negotiation for the ?super fight between Filipino Manny Pacquiao and American Floyd Mayweather Jr. is moving. ?I don?t want to mislead anybody as…
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Melindo prepares for January title defense
UNDEFEATED and reigning World Boxing Organization (WBO) intercontinental flyweight champion Milan Melindo is bracing for his title defense against Mexican Juan Esquer in Pinoy Pride 11 on January 28 next year at…
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Viloria opts to stay in flyweight division
After successfully defending his World Boxing Organization (WBO) flyweight belt against Mexican challenger Giovani Segura, Brian Viloria said he is opting to stay in the 112-pound weight class for a few bouts…