Salven L. Lagumbay
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MCGIRT, DE JESUS TO VISIT RP
Boxing Writers Association of America (BWAA) 2002 Trainer of the Year, James "Buddy" McGirt, and Manny Pacquiao's former cutman Lenny De Jesus of Puerto Rico are slated to arrive in the country…
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WAKEE WANTS JACA VS DURAN
Cebu's boxing kingmaker, promoter Rex "Wakee" Salud yesterday indicated that he is in no mood to accept Bebot Elorde's offer to pit his boxer Jimrex Jaca against fourth-ranked Baby Lorona Jr, indicating…
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BEST HEAVYWEIGHT FIGHT EVER: PHILBOXING.COM REMEMBERS “THRILLA IN MANILA”
October 1 will always be remembered as the day when Muhammad Ali and Joe Frazier waged what is widely regarded as the best heavyweight fight ever, the Thrilla in Manila. To most…
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JACA BATTLES LORONA FOR RP TITLE
Cebu-based Negros fighter Jimrex "Divino" Jaca gets another chance at a Philippine title when he meets veteran slugger Baby Lorona Jr for the vacant RP super-featherweight title on October 30 at the…
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Buhain off to WBC Convention in Spain
Games and Amusements Board chairman Eric Buhain will be attending the World Boxing Council 43rd Annual World Convention all by his lonesome, but that wont stop him from taking the cudgels for…
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CASTANARES MEETS JAPANESE FOR THIRD TIME
Their first two bouts ended in a draw, and this time, World Boxing Foundation junior welter king Dindo Castanares and Japanese Daigoro Yamamoto are set to put closure to their rivalry when…
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MAYOL SPARS WITH FELLOW OPBF CHAMP
Reigning Oriental and Pacific Boxing Federation (OPBF) minimumweight kingpin Rodel "Batang Mandaue" Mayol is now sparring with fellow OPBF champ, Takahisa Masuda, as they both prepare for upcoming fights. Masuda, the 108-lb…
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PHILBOXING EXCLUSIVE: PI?OL TO PROMOTE CEBU BOXERS
In a major development for local boxing, Cebu's Stonewall Boxing Gym has inked an agreement with North Cotabato Governor Emmanuel Pi?ol for a promotional deal that will allow the latter to promote…
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SUICO TO TRAIN IN AUSTRALIA
Oriental and Pacific Boxing Federation super-featherweight champ Randy "Komong Bato" Suico isn't about to sulk in one corner after his loss to Mexican Javier Jauregui recently in Los Angeles. The 25-year-old Suico,…
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Pinoy pug Naranjo able to walk, home soon; HONDA to suggest 6-oz gloves
Filipino boxer Ayon Naranjo, who was hospitalized following a fight last Sunday in Yokohama, Japan, did not undergo surgery and is able to walk, and is in complete control of his faculties.…
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PHILBOXING EXCLUSIVE: SUICO SHOULD HAVE WON FIGHT!!
Philboxing.com took pains in being one of the first few to get a copy of the recent fight between the Philippine's Randy "Komong Bato" Suico and Mexican Javier Jauregui. Courtesy of Pacland,…
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CAMPANA SET TO FACE JAPANESE OCT 10
Once-prospect Roselito "Gwapito" Campana, who is still rated among the OPBF's flyweights, will try to rebound from a humiliating loss when he faces Japanese prospect Hiroshi Nakano on October 10 in Zepp,…
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GEJON FAILS TO WIN WBA TITLE
Even the presence of superstar Manny Pacquiao could not sway Lady Luck in his favor this time. Filipino Eriberto "Yukka" Gejon failed in his attempt to wrest the World Boxing Association minimumweight…
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SOROLLA IS NEW WBO ASIA PACIFIC CHAMP
Benjie Sorolla took the World Boxing Organization's Asia Pacific minifly crown after a competitive unanimous decision win Saturday night over Thailand's Saengpetch Sor Sakulphan at the New San Andres Civic and Sports…
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LEAR DECISIONS BAUYA IN COMEBACK BOUT
Cebu's Johnny Lear made an impressive comeback to the ring after a year of semi-retirement as he prevailed on a unanimous decision over ex-RP bantam champ Joel Bauya in their grudge rematch…
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Suico loses, But Gabi wins in US bouts
World Boxing Council no. 3 Randy "Komong Bato" Suico flubbed in his second fight in the United States, absorbing an upset majority decision loss at the hands of ex-IBF lightweight boss Javier…
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GEJON, NIIDA MAKE WEIGHT!!
Both WBA minimumweight champ Yutaka Niida of Japan and unbeaten Filipino challenger Eriberto "Yukka" Gejon tipped the scales at 104 lbs, a pound below the regulatory 105-lb limit, during official weigh-in held…
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Gejon enjoys physical edge over WBA title foe
UNUSUALLY tall for a minimumweight, Filipino Eriberto “Yukka” Gejon will enjoy height and reach advantage when he guns for the World Boxing Association’s 105-lb title of Japan’s Yutaka Niida tomorrow in Yokohama.…
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PACQUIAO TELLS GEJON TO CAPITALIZE ON PHYSICAL ADVANTAGES
A few hours before leaving for Narita, Japan yesterday morning, superstar Manny Pacquiao left some words of wisdom for undefeated Filipino Eriberto "Yukka" Gejon in time for his crack at the World…
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PACQUIAO, SALUD LEAVE FOR JAPAN TODAY
Pound-for-pound star Manny Pacquiao and the manager of WBA title challenger Eriberto "Yukka" Gejon are slated to fly to Japan today to be at the ringside when the undefeated Filipino boxer challenges…
