Kenneth Ragpala
324 articles · FightHype.com
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Cheap left hook and straight right blemish Mayweather?s already tainted legacy
The short left hook and the straight right that immediately followed were legal and within the bounds of the pugilistic regulations. And while those punches ultimately gave Floyd Mayweather the WBC welterweight…
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The Essence of being Donnie Nietes
The former janitor has come a long way from mopping floors of the gym where he is now a celebrated figure. But for former WBO minimumweight champion Donnie ?The Snake? Nietes, staying…
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Boxing insiders agree: Mayweather will coast to victory over Ortiz
With two days left before ?Vicious? Victor Ortiz (29-2-2, 22 KOs) defends his WBC welterweight title for the first time against Floyd ?Money? Mayweather (41-0, 25 KOs) in Las Vegas, USA, this…
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Renaissance Man of the Moment: Erik Morales
Almost everybody (writer included) wrote Erik ?El Terrible? Morales (51-7, 35 KOs) after receiving the worst beating of his career, a 3rd ? round KO loss to future Hall-of-Famer and current WBO…
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Why Vicious Victor will deliver Mayweather?s first loss
Boxing odds and expert predictions are unanimous on this one ? ?Vicious? Victor Ortiz will suffer his third career defeat in 33 fights at the hands of Floyd Mayweather Jr., a fine…
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Floyd Mayweather contradicts self? AGAIN
?We only want to fight the biggest and the best out there, and Manny Pacquiao, yes, you?re next!? On June 30th, 2011, Floyd Mayweather declared those words in front of the media…
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Victor Ortiz-Floyd Mayweather: Age will betray Pretty Boy
WBC welterweight champion ?Vicious? Victor Ortiz will have a lot of things coming to him this Saturday night, September 17th 2011. It will be the 24-year old Ortiz first defense of his…
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Pinoy Pride 8 results: Milan Melindo whips a methodical mayhem, Pagara outboxed
Cebu City, Philippines ? Recently crowned WBO Interncontinental flyweight champion Milan ?Method Man? Melindo (25-0, 9 KOs) almost did good on his promise to knock Francisco ?Chiquita? Rosas (22-9-2, 13 KOs) out.…
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Pinoy Pride 8: Philippines-Mexico rivalry continues tonight
Cebu City, Philippines - Philippines and Mexico have a long history of ring wars, with a string of memorable battles and forgotten clashes throughout the years. Pinoy Pride 8 hopes to provide…
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Pinoy Pride 8: A promise of beatdowns and knockouts
Cebu City, Philippines ? During the final press conference for Pinoy Pride 8: Philippines vs. Mexico earlier today at the Waterfront Hotel and Casino, combatants from both sides uttered the word ?knockout?when…
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Mercito Gesta?s upcoming opponent no joke ? trainer says
While many fight fans are tuning in to the impending WBC welterweight showdown between comebacking Floyd Mayweather and defending champion ?Vicious? Victor Ortiz this September 17th, 2011, many failed to notice that…
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Pinoy Pride 8 update: Jason Pagara faces tougher challenge than expected
Cebu City, Philippines ? Team Mexico, a trio of Mexican prizefighters slated to fight in Pinoy Pride 8: Philippines vs. Mexico, announced that they are bringing the fight to their Filipino counterparts…
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Antonio L. Aldeguer admits he is ?nervous? about PP8, Berto regains championship status
Cebu City, Philippines ? Last Sunday, September 4th 2011, the Filipino participants in the upcoming Pinoy Pride 8: Philippines vs. Mexico strutted their wares at SM City Events Centre with a series…
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Marquez acknowledges Pacquiao?s evolution
When Juan Manuel Marquez garnered a draw with Manny Pacquiao the first time they met in June 2008, it was because the Mexican easily figured out Pacquiao?s rhythm and took advantage of…
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Manny Pacquiao-Juan Manuel Marquez III already past valid point
Many Filipinos dislike the reigning undisputed lightweight champion of the world, Mexican Juan Manuel Marquez, primarily because many see him as a sour grape who refuses to admit defeat, particularly to 8-division…
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Weekend slug fest in South Cotabato
Polomolok, South Cotabato ? Reigning WBC Asia Council Continental flyweight champion Fernando Lumacad (23-3-3, 10 KOs) of Zamboanga del Sur will attempt to revitalize his fight career and get back on the…
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Loss should bolster Jether Oliva
Fighting for a world title is every prizefighter?s dream. However, winning one is a whole different matter. Months earlier, Edrin ?The Sting? Dapudong was tapped to fight power-punching Mexican Hernan ?Tyson? Marquez…
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Boxing history check: Mayweather the only undefeated elite boxer ever?
The only elite prizefighter to remain undefeated in 15 years? Joe ?The Italian Dragon? Calzaghe went to win all 46 bouts (32 by knockouts) in his 15-year professional boxing career before he…
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Filipino pugilists on the comeback road? or are they?
Ciso Morales in reality TV After suffering his first brutal loss to then WBO bantamweight champion Fernando Montiel February last year, Ciso ?Kid Terrible? Morales (15-1, 8 KOs) is yet to make…
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Go for the early KO against Solis ? former manager advises Oliva
With less than a week to go before undefeated Filipino light flyweight hopeful Jether Oliva (17-0-1, 11 KOs) enters the ring for his world title shot against tough Mexican world champion Ulises…