Salven L. Lagumbay
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Z Gorres in Perfect 115 lbs for Today’s Weigh-in
Z Gorres reported a few minutes ago that he is now at a perfect 115 lbs this morning as he prepares for the weigh-in this afternoon at the Rajah Park Hotel in…
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Montiel -170, Gorres +140 in Betting Lines!
Popular on-line casino Sportsbook.com has tabbed WBO superfly king Fernando Montiel as a favorite to retain his title over Filipino boxing sensation Z Gorres when they collide tomorrow at the Cebu City…
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MONTIEL, GORRES PRESSCON QUOTES!
CEBU, PHILIPPINES--WBO superfly king Fernando Montiel and Z "The Dream" Gorres faced the media together for the first time today at the very well-organized press conference held hours ago at the posh…
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WBO PREXY IN CEBU TOMORROW; GORRES, MONTIEL TO FACE MEDIA
CEBU--World Boxing Organization (WBO) president Francisco 'Paco' Valcarcel of Puerto Rico is set to arrive here in the country's boxing capital as a special guest for this Saturday's 'Moment of Truth' card,…
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PACQUIAO TO GRACE GORRES-MONTIEL SHOWDOWN
Filipino superstar Manny Pacquiao has indicated that he will be at ringside for this Saturday's huge 'Moment of Truth' card headlined by the WBO superflyweight battle between reigning champion Fernando Montiel and…
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MONTIEL HIDES ARSENAL IN WORKOUT; KEEPS WEIGHT UNDER CONTROL
BANILAD, CEBU--WBO superfly champ Fernando Montiel showed up at the Fight Club here just an hour ago for a brief public workout, but refused to hit the mitts and heavy bags in…
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MONTIEL HOLDS PUBLIC WORKOUT TODAY; VILORIA IN CEBU TOMORROW
CEBU, PHILIPPINES--Reigning World Boxing Organization (WBO) superfly king Fernando Montiel of Mexico will give the public a preview of his vast arsenal in a public workout starting 5PM today at the Fight…
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BUTAR-BUTAR HITS TOWN!
WBO Asia-Pacific super-featherweight champion Simson 'Terminator' Butar-Butar of Indonesia arrived in Cebu a few hours ago, ready to defend his title against Cebu-based Jimrex Jaca in a 12-round showdown on Saturday. Butar-Butar…
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MONTIEL VOWS TO END FIGHT EARLY!
CEBU, PHILIPPINES--Reigning WBO superfly king Fernando Montiel showed no signs of the long journey he took from Mexico to Cebu, as he gamely answered media queries and even vowed to stop challenger…
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Z, BAUTISTA LOOK GREAT IN FINAL SPARRING SESSION
CEBU--Both Z 'The Dream' Gorres and Rey 'Boom Boom' Bautista looked menacing in their last sparring sessions at the famed ALA Gym yesterday, as they wrapped up their training in preparation for…
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Viloria Misses Plane, Arrives Tuesday!
Colombian Feider Viloria and his trainer missed their flights from Baranquilla, and will instead take a flight from Bogota to Amsterdam tomorrow. The duo will arrive in Cebu on Tuesday, February 20,…
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MONTIEL NOW IN CEBU!
CEBU, PHILIPPINES--World Boxing Organization (WBO) superfly king Fernando Montiel jetted into Cebu on a Philippine Airlines flight PR 847 today, and safely arrived at the Mactan-Cebu International Airport with his team solidly…
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WBO CHAMP MONTIEL, VILORIA ARRIVE IN CEBU TODAY
CEBU CITY--Mexican World Boxing Organization (WBO) superflyweight champion Fernando "Cochulito" Montiel and Colombian WBC Latino superbantam king Feider Viloria are scheduled to plane in today on separate flights from their native countries.…
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JACA HOPES A WIN CAN GET HIM A CINCO DE MAYO STINT
Filipino gunslinger Jimrex 'The Executioner' Jaca is so focused on his training at the ALA Gym for his showdown with Indonesia's Simson Butar-Butar on February 24 such that his trainer Robert Bubuli…
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HOPKINS, MOSLEY SHOW SUPPORT FOR PINOY BOXERS
Two future Hall of Famers in light-heavyweight champ Bernard Hopkins and WBC interim welter king Sugar Shane Mosley yesterday voiced out their support for the Filipino fighters seeing action in the 'Moment…
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TFC TO AIR ‘MOMENT OF TRUTH’ CARD
ABS-CBN's global arm, The Filipino Channel (TFC), will air the February 24 'Moment of Truth' card featuring the WBO superflyweight championship and two other international bouts plus some of the undercards. The…
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ROACH TO SKIP CEBU TRIP TO JOIN OSCAR’S CITY TOUR
Renowned trainer Freddie Roach, earlier reported to be heading for Cebu, Philippines to be at ringside for his prized fighters Z Gorres and Rey 'Boom Boom' Bautista, has changed plans and has…
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BAUTISTA SPARS WITH BIG BOYS, SET TO BREAK CAMP!
DANAO CITY--Undefeated superbantamweight Rey 'Boom Boom' Bautista is wrapping up his training here, and will then move to the Marriott Hotel next week where he will be billeted days before he tangles…
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Allanic Excited to Face Mares in the US!
ALA Boy Robert Allanic yesterday said he is very excited over the prospect of travelling to the United States for the first time, and fighting Abner Mares on March 2 at the…
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Bruce McTavish Celebrates 40th Year in the Philippines!
Esteemed international referee Bruce McTavish from New Zealand, the best there ever is in the business, celebrates his 40th year in the Philippines today. On February 12, 1967, McTavish first set foot…
