Kenneth Ragpala
324 articles · FightHype.com
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Pacquiao-Valero: They Should Have Made this Fight Ages Ago
After a sensational knockout victory over Antonio De Marco, WBC lightweight champion Edwin Valero is pretty much within his rights to seek more lucrative fights against stellar names in boxing. But talking…
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Speed + Mobility Will Win It For Donaire
With Pinoy Power 3 / Latin Fury 13 right on the corner, almost every boxing fan with Filipino and Latin blood pumping in their veins are giddy with excitement. Will this be…
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Pacquiao-Clottey, Mosley-Mayweather: A Welterweight Tourney Incognito in the Works?
When the talks for the Manny Pacquiao-Floyd Mayweather ended over the issue of Olympic-style random blood testing, many boxing fans and writer included, got disappointed. No other fight has the gravity of…
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Freddie Roach Now 4-Time Trainer of The Year
He is certainly no joke, as what one boxing trainer suggested. Winning his fourth BWAA Trainer of The Year Award, Hall of Famer Freddie Roach have certainly etched his name alongside his…
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Mayweather: The Immaculate Record Theory
Now the world has moved on with Manny Pacquiao and Floyd Mayweather postponing their fight (hopefully), and that Pacquiao will now face Ghana’s Joshua Clottey in his first defense of the WBO…
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In the Defense of Brian Viloria: It was Tamara’s Night
Was it lack of conditioning? Or was his focus somewhere else? Did he look past his opponent? Or was it simply a bad night (or day) for former IBF junior bantamweight champion…
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Will The Real Floyd Mayweather Please Man Up?
Pretty Boy Floyd wasn’t always been a ducker. Early in his career, he has faced tough and quality opposition that includes the likes of Luis Castillo, DeMarcus Corley, Philip Ndou, and the…
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Joshua Clottey: Pacquiao is His Moment
Let it be known that Joshua Clottey is no inferior opponent for just about everyone, even for Manny Pacquiao. He may have three losses in 39 bouts, but two of them were…
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Melindo: I Will Knock Villareal Out!
8CN ON LOCATION IN CEBU CITY WBC Intercontinental Youth Flyweight champion Anthony Villareal, (9-2, 5 KOs), of the United States and Milan Melindo (15-0, 4 KOs) of the Philippines heat things up…
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Mayweather’s Drug History Caught Up With Him
During the initial phase of the now aborted Mann Pacquiao-Floyd Mayweather fight, Bob Arum initially wanted the fight to be held at the new Dallas Cowboys Stadium in Arlington, Texas. Golden Boy’s…
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Mayweather’s Drug History Caught Up With Him
During the initial phase of the now aborted Mann Pacquiao-Floyd Mayweather fight, Bob Arum initially wanted the fight to be held at the new Dallas Cowboys Stadium in Arlington, Texas. Golden Boy’s…
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Pacquiao-Mayweather Mediator Has a Tough Job Ahead: Too Much Hate in the Atmosphere
The Pacquiao-Mayweather mess that has stemmed from steroid accusations to a defamation lawsuit and allegations of character assassination, there is still hope that these two boxers, arguably the best in what they…
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Winner of Mosley-Berto a Better Challenge for Manny Pacquiao
Freddie Roach, the esteemed boxing guru who has guided and molded several champions and top contenders, has eyed the winner of the Shane Mosley-Andre Berto slugfest should Manny Pacquiao’s camp fail to…
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Manny Pacquiao’s Options
With the negotiations of the superfight between 7-division champion and current WBO welterweight titlist Manny Pacquiao and former P4P king Floyd Mayweather Jr. coming to a potential stop, the possibility of this…
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The Mayweathers Carry The Burden of Proof
During my stint as a debating class student, we were told that anyone who has the guts to make serious accusations, claims, and other pieces of information that could prove vital and…
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Roger Mayweather: Pacquiao-Mayweather is a Sensible Fight
The Mayweathers, for whatever reason, refuse to accept that Manny Pacquiao is one of the greatest boxers in this generation. But at least someone in the Mayweather camp genuinely feels the Pacman…
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Pacquiao Will Beat Mayweather
While I always try to be subjective with my write ups, please indulge me to be a fan for just once and say what I really think would be the outcome of…
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After Pacquiao, What’s Next For Miguel Cotto?
Manny Pacquiao’s latest conquest, former welterweight champion Miguel Cotto, is planning to move up in weight and challenge names like Paul Williams and Kelly Pavlik. With retirement in mind, the heavy bomber…
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Win Or Lose, Mayweather Gains A Whole Lot
Floyd Mayweather is still undefeated after 40 professional fights. Against Manny Pacquiao, there is a chance that Pretty Boy will taste his first defeat. The Filipino slugger has the skills and the…
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Points NOT TO Include in a Pacquiao-Mayweather Debate
For many boxing analysts and enthusiasts who are so hyped up about the upcoming Pacquiao-Mayweather smackdown (or runaraound, as others have clearly stated), making arguments and cases will be as normal as…