Salven L. Lagumbay
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Roach Thinks Bobby Pacquiao Has Solid Chance Against Soto
Renowned trainer Freddie Roach believes that his ward Bobby Pacquiao has what it takes to upset the talented Humberto Soto of Mexico when they clash in a 10-round duel on June 9…
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Pacquiao fight a handshake away
MANILA, Philippines -- Promoter Bob Arum Thursday claimed a Manny Pacquiao fight against World Boxing Organization super-featherweight champion Joan Guzman could be “just a phone call away.” All it takes for the…
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NIETES IS GAB BOXER OF THE MONTH!
WBO Asia-Pacific minimumweight champion Donnie Nietes of the ALA Boxing Gym has been selected as the Boxer of the Month in the GAB's latest rankings released yesterday by the government agency. Nietes…
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Rachman Says He Wants To KO Condes
International Boxing Federation (IBF) minimumweight champion Muhammad Rachman of Indonesia knows just what he's up to when he faces Filipino challenger on June 16 in Jakarta, but remains confident he is the…
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Juan Manuel Marquez Twits Manny Pacquiao: ”He Signs Contracts As If They Are Autographs”
WBC super-featherweight champion Juan Manuel Marquez does not seem to mind if he fights a southpaw or an orthodox fighter this September, and he doesn't care at all if it is Mexican…
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Sulaiman Says Pacquiao “Scared of Marquez”
World Boxing Council (WBC) president Jose Sulaiman has publicly announced that Filipino superstar Manny Pacquiao 'is scared to face Juan Manuel Marquez.' This after the WBC top honcho received the letter signed…
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NIETES NEARS TITLE OPPORTUNITY AS CALDERON-CAZARES IS FIRMED UP
It's now green and go for the WBO junior flyweight showdown between reigning champion Hugo Cazares and unbeaten Ivan Calderon, who will relinquish his 105-lb title to take on the Mexican title-holder…
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Jaro Awaits For Rubillar-Nakajima Winner
Philippine junior flyweight champion and OPBF no. 1 Sonny Boy Jaro will bide his time as he awaits for the result of the Juanito Rubillar-Ken Nakajima OPBF championship showdown on June 24…
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Salud Says Pacquiao Getting Wrong Advice On Marquez
Popular boxing promoter Rex 'Wakee' Salud thinks that superstar Manny Pacquiao is ill-advised on his recent media pronouncements telling the World Boxing Council (WBC) that he is letting go of his mandatory…
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MAYWEATHER CALLS GBP A ‘GREAT, GREAT PROMOTER’
Top pound-for-pound fighter Floyd Mayweather Jr, in a video interview with Boxingscene, has hailed Golden Boy Promotions, calling the firm a 'great promoter' owing to the company's handling of the May 5…
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He’s A Mini-Manny, Pinoy Condes Drills Hard For Jakarta Title Tilt Against Rachman!
IBF mandatory challenger Florante Condes, acknowledged as the small version of Manny Pacquiao, has already logged some 106 rounds of sparring under him, and will get another ten tomorrow as he continues…
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His Eyes On Manny, Humberto Soto Breaks Tortillas In LA With Bobby Pacquaio!
WBC Number 2-ranked Humberto Soto and WBC Number 6-rated Bobby Pacquiao of the Philippines will cross paths for the first time when they face the media on May 30, Wednesday (Thursday in…
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MORALES TO PROMOTE FIGHT IN NEW YORK, CHICAGO
Three-division world champ and Mexican icon Erik 'El Terrible' Morales and WBC lightweight champion David Diaz are scheduled to appear in a press conference in New York on June 9 and in…
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WBC PREXY SULAIMAN IN RP ON NOV. 9!
World Boxing Council (WBC) president Jose Chagnon Sulaiman is scheduled to arrive in Manila on November 9, Friday, in preparation for the 45th Annual WBC Convention which will be held at the…
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MAYOL WAITING FOR GAB ACTION
WBC no. 3 minimumweight Rodel 'Batang Mandaue' Mayol is just awaiting for the swift and timely action from the Games and Amusements Board before he can plan out his next career move.…
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PINOY TRAINER MAKING WAVES IN THAILAND!
Filipino boxing trainer Michael John Palacios is slowly and surely carving a name for himself in Thailand, having joined the well-oiled Kokiet Group of Companies since last year. Palacios, who used to…
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MARAON SET TO RETURN ON JUNE 30!
Undefeated bantamweight prospect Jundy 'Pretty Boy' Maraon of the Fortstone Stable is set to return to action on June 30 against an Indonesian opponent in Mlang, North Cotabato. Maraon (9-0-1, 7 KO's),…
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Mayol Waiting for His Chance to Fight!
WBC no. 3 minimumweight Rodel 'Batang Mandaue' Mayol, who is now in the United States to put his career back on track, is reportedly running every morning near the Giorgia home of…
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Sacramento Being Considered As Boxing World Cup Host City
The right to host the 'World Cup' of boxing is now a toss-up between the Philippines and Sacramento, California. Although nothing official has yet been announced, the Arco Arena in Sacramento, California…
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BAUTISTA SET TO RETURN TO TRAINING NEXT WEEK
WBO mandatory superbantam challenger Rey 'Boom Boom' Bautista is set to return to the ALA Gym next week and start training for his August challenge of WBO champion Daniel Ponce De Leon.…