Salven L. Lagumbay
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ROCKY FUENTES TO VIE FOR OPBF CROWN
ALA fighter Rocky Fuentes gets his chance at the OPBF flyweight crown when he takes on reigning titlist Masafumi Okubo on November 29 at the Kokugikan in Tokyo, Japan. Fuentes, who is…
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BAUTISTA FOE INJURED, SEEKS NEW OCT. 16 RIVAL
Comebacking Rey "Boom Boom" Bautista will have to find another opponent for his Oct. 16 fight after Thailand's Rachamongkol Sor Pleonchit suffered an injury which will prevent him from seeing action in…
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SONSONA LANDS IN BEAUTIFUL THAILAND!
Newly-crowned WBO superfly king Marvelous Marvin Sonsona landed in Bangkok, Thailand yesterday to fulfill a commitment to his friend/benefactor Daniel Potter as well as get some much-deserved vacation. Sonsona was accompanied by…
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NOW OR NEVER FOR MAYOL IN PUERTO RICO
When Filipino Rodel Mayol goes up the ring today in Hato Rey, Puerto Rico for yet another chance at the world title, he will be staring at a grim fact against a…
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MAYOL, NIETES WEIGH-IN TODAY IN PUERTO RICO, MEXICO; SOLAR AND CS-9 TO AIR BOUTS
WBO minimumweight champion Donnie Nietes and compatriot Rodel Mayol who will challenge for the WBO light flyweight crown will take part in today's official weigh-in set separately in Mexico and Puerto Rico,…
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DONAIRE IN KATSIDIS, JULATON CORNERS!
It seems good breaks continue to come Nonito Donaire Sr's way as he has been tapped to be in the corner of real warrior Michael Katsidis when the latter takes on Vicente…
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MELLIGEN FACES ROSALES NOV. 13
ALA fighter Mark Jason Melligen is set to once again show his wares in the United States when he tangles with Mexican Michel "El Bravo" Rosales on November 13 at the Hard…
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MILENDO, DOMINGO IN “DUELO” CARD OCT. 3
The already-exciting "Duelo Del Guapos" card on Oct. 3 at the Cuneta Astrodome just got even more explosive with the inclusion of two exciting matches featuring ALA fighters Milan Milendo and Michael…
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LOPEZ, SONSONA WEIGH-IN SET TODAY
Filipino Marvin "Marvelous" Sonsona and WBO superfly champion Jose "Carita" Lopez will meet for the last time before their 12-round showdown on Sunday when they take part in the official weigh-in and…
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MAYOL: “I’M FEELING STRONG”
Los Angeles-based Rodel Mayol is feeling "really strong" a few days before he departs for Puerto Rico to face WBO 108-lb champ Ivan Calderon in a rematch. The return battle takes place…
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SOLAR, GMA TO AIR SONSONA VS LOPEZ BATTLE
Solar Entertainment and GMA-7 will air the WBO superflyweight title challenge of Filipino Marvin "Marvelous" Sonsona against Puerto Rican world champion Jose "Carita" Lopez on September 4 (Sept. 5 RP time) at…
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VASQUEZ READY FOR FRANCISCO; MILENDO IN CHIEF SUPPORT
Panama's Roberto "The Spider" Vasquez has been all-out in his rigid training as he prepares for unbeaten Filipino Drian Francisco in the main event of the big October 3 card at the…
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WEIGHTS FROM LAS VEGAS!
Talented Nonito Donaire Jr was right on the button when he checked in at a perfect 115 lbs during official weigh-in held moments ago at the Hard Rock Hotel and Casino. His…
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MELLIGEN IN PERFECT WEIGHT!
ALA Gym's Mark Jason Melligen is shown today in a war pose right after working out where he hit 145 lbs, the weight set for tomorrow's weigh-in. Melligen will battle Ernesto Zepeda…
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GORRES GETTING READY FOR FIGHTS AHEAD
Although his next fight has yet to be solidified, ALA fighter Z "The Dream" Gorres has kept himself in shape confident that his promoter Top Rank will soon come up with an…
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GMA TO AIR NIETES FIGHT; MELLIGEN LOOKING SHARP IN VEGAS
Nietes. GMA-7 is set to air on delayed telecast the title defense of WBO minimumweight champ Donnie Nietes against interim champion Manuel Vargas on August 1 in Mexico. The television network announced…
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ARUM HAS HIGH HOPES FOR MELLIGEN
Top Rank big boss Bob Arum has expressed high hopes that his ward Mark Jason Melligen is going to go far in his boxing career, describing the Bacolod-raised junior welterweight as a…
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MELLIGEN IN IMPRESSIVE WIN OVER LUQUE!
True to his words, ALA fighter Mark Jason Melligen went to Mexico to win and win big, and that's just what he did as he stopped local fighter Fabian Luque in the…
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MELLIGEN FACES LUQUE IN MEXICO TODAY
ALA fighter Mark Jason Melligen, who is now promoted by Top Rank, will face Mexican Fabian "El Lobo" Luque in an 8-round bout as part of the Zanfer Promotions event featuring 16…
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MELLIGEN VS LUQUE NOW SET IN TIJUANA, MEXICO
ALA Boy Mark Jason Melligen's fight with veteran Fabian "El Lobo" Luque, originally set for Juarez on June 20, will now get a new venue in Tijuana, Mexico, according to Las Vegas-based…
