Josef T. Ramos
320 articles · The Manila Times
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Triumphant Ancajas welcomes all challengers
Four days after successfully defending the International Boxing Federation (IBF) super flyweight belt for the fourth time, Jerwin Ancajas said he?s willing to face any challenger including fellow Filipino Jonas Sultan. Sultan…
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Age won?t be factor in title defense, says Nietes
Donnie ?Ahas? Nietes, the reigning International Boxing Federation (IBF) flyweight champion, said age would not be a factor when he defends his crown against Juan Carlos Reveco of Argentina on February 24…
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Gesta battles WBA champion Linares for 2nd world title shot
For the second time in his career, US-based Filipino fighter Mercito Gesta gets another crack for the world title as he challenges reigning World Boxing Association (WBA) lightweight Jorge Linares of Venezuela…
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Melindo-Yaegashi rematch possible, says trainer Villamor
Trainer Edito Villamor said that a Milan Melindo-Akira Yaegashi rematch might happen to give the Filipino a chance to reclaim the International Boxing Federation (IBF) light flyweight title from the Japanese. Villamor…
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Melindo, Taguchi clash in unification bout
International Boxing Federation (IBF) light flyweight champion Milan Melindo faces World Boxing Association (WBA) light flyweight titleholder Ryoichi Taguchi of Japan in a unification bout today, New Year?s Eve, at the Ota-City…
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Melindo eyes impressive win vs Taguchi
International Boxing Federation (IBF) light flyweight champion Milan Melindo is all set to face his World Boxing Association (WBA) light flyweight titleholder Ryoichi Taguchi on New Year?s eve in a unification match…
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There?s only one Pacman ? Ancajas
International Boxing Federation (IBF) super flyweight titleholder Jerwin Ancajas, who successfully defended his belt for the third time, said the boxing achievements of eight-division world champion Manny Pacquiao are very hard to…
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Melindo eyes two belts versus Japanese foe
Reigning International Boxing Federation (IBF) light flyweight champion Milan Melindo aims to become the first Filipino unified light flyweight world champion as he takes on Japanese World Boxing Association (WBA) super light…
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Faster, stronger Ancajas in third title defense, says trainer
International Boxing Federation (IBF) super flyweight champion Jerwin Ancajas? trainer and manager Joven Jimenez said his boxer is 95 percent ready for his third title defense against hometown bet Jamie Conlan on…
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Ancajas ready for title defense vs Conlan
Reigning International Boxing Federation (IBF) super flyweight champion Jerwin Ancajas expressed readiness for his upcoming third world title defense against Irish Jamie Conlan on November 18 at the SSE Arena in Belfast,…
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Barriga bags first pro title
Former Olympian Mark Anthony Barriga captured his first title as a professional boxer?the World Boxing Organization International minimum weight belt?after beating Wittawas Besapean of Thailand via unanimous decision on Friday night in Beijing, China. Barriga…
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Barriga battles Thai for vacant WBO international belt
Former 2012 London Olympian Mark Anthony Barriga will fight for the vacant World Boxing Organization (WBO) International minimum weight belt on Friday against Thai brawler Wittawas Basapean in Beijing, China. Barriga, who is…
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Pagara needs ?convincing? win over Djarbeng, says trainer
Trainer Edito Villamor said that former World Boxing Organization (WBO) international junior light welterweight champion Jason Pagara needs a convincing victory over Richmond Djarbeng to get a shot for a world title…
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?Sky?s the limit? for Sultan, says trainer
Jonas Sultan?s trainer Edito Villamor said if his ward beats compatriot Johnriel Casimero on September 16 in their International Boxing Federation (IBF) super flyweight title eliminator bout, it will open for greater…
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Pacquiao-Horn rematch negotiation begins
Top Rank Promotion chief Bob Arum said negotiation for the rematch between Australian Jeff Horn and Manny Pacquiao has now started and the bout might happen later this year. Arum, who is…
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Bob Arum backs Ancajas? US fight bid
Jerwin Ancajas? dream to fight in the United States is now within reach. Top Rank Promotion chief Bob Arum said he is going to give the reigning Filipino International Boxing Federation (IBF)…
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Pacquiao camp blasts Arum?s ?cold treatment?
THE camp of dethroned Manny Pacquiao has criticized the ?cold treatment? given to them by Top Rank boss Bob Arum during the title-defense of the Filipino ring icon against Australian Jeff Horn…
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Horn will run, surrender, says Pacquiao?s sparmate
Lightweight Sonny Katiandagho believes Aus-tralian Jeff Horn stands no chance against Manny Pacquiao. Katiandagho, who served as one of Pacquiao?s sparring partners for the July 2 fight against Horn in a duel…
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?Battle of Brisbane? tickets almost sold out ? Arum
Top Rank Promotion boss Bob Arum was elated with the turnout of the ticket sales of the world title bout between reigning World Boxing Organization (WBO) welterweight champion Manny Pacquiao and Australian…
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Horn for real, says Australian?s Pinoy sparring partner
Czar Amonsot, Jeff Horn?s Filipino sparring partner, warned reigning World Boxing Organization (WBO) welterweight champion Manny Pacquiao that the Australian challenger is for real and dangerous. The 31-year old Amonsot, who is…