Josef T. Ramos
320 articles · The Manila Times
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Pacquiao signs contract to fight Horn
The camp of defending World Boxing Organization (WBO) welterweight champion Manny Pacquiao has signed the contract to fight Australian Jeff Horn on July 2 in Brisbane, Australia. ?Senator Manny (Pacquiao) already signed…
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Nietes faces an ?inspired? Thai foe
Trainer Edito Villamor cautioned the longest Filipino world champion Donnie ?Ahas? Nietes in his upcoming world title fight against the highly motivated Thai Komgrich Nantapech on April 21 for the vacant International…
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Hard work a must to succeed ? Elorde awardees
Gabriel ?Flash? Elorde?s Boxers of the Year awardees bantamweight fighter Marlon Tapales and Jerwin Ancajas knew the value of hard work. And that?s what they are preaching to those who want to…
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Arum not closing door on Donaire
Top Rank Promotion boss Bob Arum said that he?s not closing door on former world super bantamweight champion Nonito ?The Filipino Flash? Donaire Jr. ?That is correct, Nonito (Donaire Jr.), we already…
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Nietes guns for 3rd world title, battles Thai in April
Longest reigning Filipino world champion Donnie ?Ahas? Nietes will be gunning for his third world title when he fights Thai Eaktawan Krungthepthonburi for the vacant International Boxing Federation (IBF) flyweight belt on…
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Pacquiao?s April fight in UAE
Manny Pacquiao?s next fight against Australian Jeff Horn on April 23 will be held at the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and not Down Under. This was confirmed by the reigning World Boxing…
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Jerusalem collides with Thai champ today
Filipino boxer Melvin Jerusalem of Bukidnon is in high spirits as he executes his mission to dethrone World Boxing Council (WBC) minimum weight champion Chayaphon Moonsri of Thailand today in Phitsanulok, Thailand.…
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Arum says Pacquiao might fight in Russia in July
Top Rank Promotion head Bob Arum said that World Boxing Organization (WBO) welterweight champion Manny Pacquiao might face a Russian foe in July in Russia. Arum, who is currently working on the…
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Jerusalem wants to dedicate world title fight to his late father
Filipino boxer Melvin Oliva Jerusalem wants to dedicate his fight against World Boxing Council (WBC) minimum weight champion Wanheng Menayothin in Phitsanulok, Thailand on January 25, to his late father. ?This fight…
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Pacquiao too strong for Horn ? McTavish
Veteran international boxing referee Bruce McTavish believes that World Boxing Organization (WBO) champion Manny Pacquiao would be too much of an opponent for Australian Jeff Horn. Negotiation is underway for the two boxers to…
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Ancajas to receive $40,000 purse
INTERNATIONAL Boxing Federation (IBF) super flyweight champion Jerwin Ancajas will be getting at least $40,000 for his upcoming title defense against Mexican Jose Alfredo Rodriguez on January 29 at the Studio City…
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Horn no easy foe for Pacquiao ? Arum
Top Rank Promotion boss Bob Arum said that though virtually unknown, Australian boxer Jeff Horn would not be an easy opponent for reigning World Boxing Organization (WBO) welterweight champion Manny Pacquiao. Arum?s…
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Pacquiao will fight if the price is right ? Koncz
Manny Pacquiao?s personal adviser Michael Koncz said that the Filipino ring icon would return to the ring anytime, any place if the price is right. ?We will go to where we?re going…
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Casimero willing to fight Ancajas says promoter
Former International Boxing Federation (IBF) flyweight champion Johnriel Casimero is willing to fight his compatriot and IBF defending super flyweight champion Jerwin Ancajas according to his promoter and manager Sammy Gello-ani. Gello-ani…
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Pacquiao?s next fight will be outside US ? Arum
Top Rank Promotion boss Bob Arum said that Manny Pacquiao?s next fight would be outside the United States ei-ther in April or May. The veteran promoter added that the fight between Pacman…
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Tapales to defend WBO title in March
Defending World Boxing Organization (WBO) bantamweight champion Marlon Tapales of Lanao del Norte will be defending his belt in March against a still undetermined challenger, according to his manager and promoter Wakee…
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Nietes eyes vacant IBF flyweight belt
Longest Filipino world champion Donnie ?Ahas? Nietes wants the International Boxing Federation (IBF) flyweight belt vacated by compatriot Johnriel Casimero. The former World Boxing Organization (WBO) minimum weight and light flyweight champion…
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Melindo wants to fight Yaegashi next year
International Boxing Federation (IBF) light flyweight interim champion Milan ?El Metodico? Melindo of Cebu City said that he is keen on fighting Japanese IBF regular champion Akira Yaegashi next year. Melindo, 28,…
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Nietes wants to fight WBO champion Zou in 2017
Longest reigning Filipino world champion Donnie ?Ahas? Nietes wants to book a fight with World Boxing Organization (WBO) flyweight champion Zou Shiming of China in 2017. ?I challenge him (Zou) for a…
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Arum says Crawford also a candidate as Pacquiao?s next foe
Top Rank Promotion boss Bob Arum said that Terence Crawford?s impressive victory against John Molina put him in the roster of Manny Pacquiao?s next possible opponents. Crawford, 29, who is undefeated in…