Salven L. Lagumbay
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Batawang Says He Can Wait for Title Chance
World-ranked Bert Batawang yesterday said he was not at all bothered by the cancellation of his May 26 IBF eliminator fight, indicating that he trusts his manager Sammy Gello-ani to find the…
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SULTAN READY FOR WBF TITLE DEFENSE
World Boxing Foundation (WBF) welterweight champion Dondon 'Supremo' Sultan of SGG Stable is primed and ready for his titular defense on June 23 against Frenchman Hamza Issa in Calais, France. Sultan's manager…
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Philippine Boxing Has Winners In Politics Too
PHILIPPINES--Superstar boxer Manny Pacquiao might be on the verge of a knockout loss at the polls against incumbent Darlene Antonino-Custodio. Latest counts show the well-loved Pacman trailing the petite and highly-educated Antonino…
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Brotherly Glove: Now Nonito Donaire Gets July 7 Title Crack Against Raging Bull Vic Darchinyan!
Filipino-American Nonito Donaire gets a chance to wrest the IBF and IBO flyweight titles from the hard-punching Vic 'Raging Bull' Darchinyan when they meet on July 7 in a 12-round bout in…
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Rocky Road: ALA Gym’s Fuentes Gets Phil Title Bout Against Danilo Lerio On June 1!
ALA Boy Rocky Fuentes gets yet another crack at the RP title when he clashes with Manila-based Danilo Lerio on June 1 for the vacant Philippine flyweight title in Angono, Rizal. The…
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Masicampo, Maratas Triumph in Bohol Event
Glen Masicampo of Harada Stable prevailed on a seventh-round technical knockout victory over Cris Alag in the mainer of last Saturday's card promoted by Rajah Chris Boxing Promotion at the Tubigon Cultural…
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Rajah Chris Promotes in Tubigon, Bohol!
Rajah Chris Boxing Promotion and the municipality of Tubigon in will present tonight a five-bout professional bout at the Tubigon Cultural Center in Tubigon, Bohol. Headlining the card is the 10-round lightweight…
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ALA GYM TO BRANCH OUT IN THE U.S!
In an exclusive interview in Las Vegas recently, Filipino trainer Edito Villamor informed that the ALA Boxing Gym will soon branch out by putting up a gym either in Los Angeles or…
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BAUTISTA, BANAL FACE CEBU MEDIA!
CEBU CITY--Undefeated Filipino fighters Rey 'Boom Boom' Bautista and AJ 'Bazooka' Banal arrived here today from Manila following their successful stint on the record-breaking 'The World Awaits' card at the MGM Grand…
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Former Heavyweight Champion Lennox Lewis Confirms Filipino Boxing is on the Upswing
LAS VEGAS--Former undisputed world heavyweight champion Lennox Lewis has confirmed that indeed Philippine boxing is on the upswing and has expressed admiration on the new brand of fighting style put forth by…
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Home are the Vegas brave
MANILA, Philippines -- Rey “Boom Boom” Bautista got a feel of what’s it like to be a star Thursday. The unbeaten Filipino boxing star flew business class from Las Vegas and was…
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EXCLUSIVE: ARUM RP-BOUND FOR PACMAN CAMPAIGN!
Bob Arum relaxes at the holding area of Vancouver Airport in Canada on the way to RP. VANCOUVER, CANADA--Legendary fight promoter Bob Arum is well on his way to General Santos City…
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BAUTISTA, BANAL SET FOR GRAND RETURN!
LAS VEGAS--Undefeated Filipino boxers Rey 'Boom Boom' Bautista and AJ 'Bazooka' Banal are scheduled to arrive in the Philippines on Thursday morning, and are expected to receive warm welcome from fans all…
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ROACH TO TRAIN BOBBY PACQUIAO!
LAS VEGAS--Celebrated trainer Freddie Roach will start training Bobby Pacquiao on Monday in preparation for his June 9 showdown with the talented Humberto Soto. According to Philboxing.com's 'Duljoman' Anthony Andales, Roach said…
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BAUTISTA IN IMPRESSIVE DECISION WIN!
LAS VEGAS--A star is born! Rey 'Boom Boom' Bautista established himself as a force to reckon with in the superbantam division with a definitive unanimous decision win over Sergio Manuel Medina following…
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BANAL WINS BY DECISION!
LAS VEGAS--Hector Beltran and Ernest Johnson figured in a split draw in the first bout of "The World Awaits" card. A big upset took place in the second bout, as Mexican Christian…
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LISTEN TO BAUTISTA ENTRANCE MUSIC!
A few hours from now, undefeated Filipino Rey 'Boom Boom' Bautista will go up against unbeaten Argentinian Sergio Manuel Medina. To be part of the excitement, listen to Bautista's entrance music by…
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HOPKINS, WRIGHT COMING TO FIGHT!
LAS VEGAS--Undisputed light-heavyweight king Bernard 'The Executioner' Hopkins and the legendary Winky Wright took part in today's press conference for their July 21 'Coming to Fight' pay-per-view card at the Mandalay Bay.…
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‘THE WORLD AWAITS’ LOADS UP ON STARS
LAS VEGAS--Puerto Rican salsa singer and actor Marc Anthony will be at ringside for today's Oscar De La Hoya versus Floyd Mayweather Jr. battle as he has been tapped to sing the…
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DE LA HOYA 154, MAYWEATHER 150 LBS!
LAS VEGAS--The Golden Boy Oscar De la Hoya came in at a perfect 154 lbs at the official weigh-in moments ago at the MGM Grand Garden Arena, while challenger Floyd Mayweather Jr…
