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Boom Boom gets acid test against ex-champ
Rey ‘Boom Boom’ Bautista gets his first test as a newly-minted Golden Boy boxer by facing former world title Roberto Bonilla of Nicaragua in a 10-round non-title fight on May 21 at…
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Finkel to meet Pacman in Manila!
A reliable source revealed to Fightnews that fight manager Shelly Finkel will arrive in Manila, Philippines this weekend to meet Filipino boxing superstar Manny Pacquiao. According to the source, Finkel will discuss…
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Pacquiao-Morales III unlikely?
WHICH IS which? Filipino boxing fans, especially supporters of Manny Pacquiao, are confused. One matchmaker will say one thing today, the following day another will announce a contradiction. Take Eric Gomez, an…
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Gorres claims OPBF crown
MANDAUE CITY – Former RP Flyweight champion Z Gorres captured the vacant Oriental and Pacific Boxing Federation (OPBF) superflyweight crown the other night at the Mandaue Sports and Cultural Complex in this…
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Busy second quarter for Filipino boxers
AFTER OPENING the first quarter of 2006 with a bang, Philippine boxing is now primed to unleash its second quarter salvo as several Filipino fighters are lined-up for meaningful bouts abroad. Leading…
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Golden Boy inks Bautista, Gorres!
Up and coming boxers Rey "Boom Boom" Bautista and Z Gorres yesterday formally hooked up with Oscar De La Hoya's Golden Boy Promotions in a significant contract signing held yesterday at the…
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Dela Hoya wants to promote Pacquiao
CEBU CITY — Boxing superstar Oscar De La Hoya has expressed interest in working as the new promoter of Filipino boxing superstar Manny Pacquiao in his projected rematch with Mexican Marco Antonio…
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DL Hoya representatives, Cebu promoters meet today
TWO REPRESENTATIVES of boxing superstar Oscar Dela Hoya will hold a press conference today at the Cebu Sports Club in Cebu City in the hope of discovering new talents in the mold…
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US talent scouts arrive in search of more Pacquiaos
THE REBIRTH of Philippine boxing’s golden era got another shot in the arm yesterday after two major personalities in the world of boxing arrived in the country. Golden Boy Promotion officials’ Eric…
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WBO champ wants Pacquiao
IF MEXICAN Oscar Larios won’t be available, reigning world Boxing Organizartion (WBO) superfeatherweight champion Jorge Barrios is willing to challenge Filipino boxing superstar Manny Pacquiao – anywhere, anytime. The 29-year-old champion from…
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Short night for Gabi
FILIPINO TITLE challenger Diosdado Gabi failed to deliver in what would have been the biggest night of his life, losing by a nightmarish 8th round knockout to defending champion Vic Darchinyan yesterday…
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Gabi goes for IBF title today
DEFENDING WORLD flyweight champion Vic Darchinyan of Australia and Filipino challenger Diosdado “The Prince” Gabi comfortably made the weight limit for their 12-round title fight today at the Chumash Casino and Resort…
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Roach sees Gabi’s win
As expected, the respective trainers of protagonists Diosdado Gabi and Vic Darchinyan expressed confidence of gaining compelling victory this weekend in California. Gabi’s trainer Freddie Roach, the man behind the superstardom of…
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Gabi foe hampered by little training
It may be real or a ploy, but this latest development may benefit Filipino world title challenger Diosdado Gabi to reckon his foe as beatable. A day before Australia-based Armenian world flyweight…
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Gabi seeks IBF title vs Pacman stablemate
FILIPINO BOXER Diosdado Gabi hopes that the winning ways of compatriot Manny Pacquiao will not rub off on his opponent this weekend. The 26-year-old Gabi (26-2-1, 18 KO’s) collides with Australia-based Armenian…
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RP boxers eclipsing Mexicans
FILIPINO BOXERS are now turning out to be a threat to the vaunted Mexican boxing community as the newest hotbed of the lucrative sport. This as several US promoters are now trying…
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RP boxers threaten Mexicans’ US turf
Filipino boxers are now turning out to be a threat to the vaunted Mexican boxing community as the newest hotbed of the lucrative sport. This as several US promoters are now trying…
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Bautista on cusp of big fights!
Teener Rey "Boom Boom" Bautista of the Philippines aims to continue his winning run in the Unites States today as he faces Mexican toughie Gerardo Espinoza at the Sycuan Resort and Casino…
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Pacquiao 7-5 betting favorite
WITH BOXING superstar Manny Pacquiao close to becoming an overwhelming favorite in his upcoming bout, it will now be all up to the Filipino boxer himself whether he can translate this into…
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Filipinos vs Mexicans in Boxing World Cup
IF PLANS don’t miscarry, a blockbuster battle royale among top Mexican and Filipino boxers will take place early next year to determine the next Boxing World Cup champion. A highly-placed source contacted…