Dennis Principe
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PACQUIAO COULD KNOCK MAYWEATHER OUT IN
If ever a rematch happens, Filipino boxing icon Manny Pacquiao will most likely knock Floyd Mayweather Jr. out and be able to settle the score with his American rival. This is the…
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Buster?s ghost
TWENTY-SEVEN years ago on this month, the greatest upset in boxing history happened one chilly morning in Tokyo, Japan. The 42-1 underdog James ?Buster? Douglas, proud son of Columbus, Ohio, shocked the…
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Flyweight?s elite fighters set in motion possible clash
Los Angeles, California ? A battle royale among flyweight?s elite fighters can still happen as two of its former kingpins may soon find themselves going back to the 112lb class. ALA Promotions…
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Nietes wins WBO int?l crown
Carson, California ? Wearing his usual all-purple boxing get up which he said brings good luck, Donnie ?Ahas? Nietes never needed such as his skills alone led him to a masterful decision…
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Nietes vows a ?more successful journey? to title victory
EAGLE ROCK, California ? Two-division world champion Donnie ?Ahas? Nietes will start a path which his upcoming opponent Edgar Sosa took six years ago, but vowed to pursue a more successful journey.…
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?Ahas? hides fangs
CARSON, California ? It could be a case of calm before the storm as protagonists Donnie ?Ahas? Nietes and Mexican foe Edgar Sosa became civil with each other two days before their…
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Donaire Sr. says Sosa a tough foe
LOS ANGELES ? There are those who consider 16-year veteran Edgar Sosa of Mexico a has-been at this point of his career. But US-based boxing trainer Nonito Donaire Sr. does not totally…
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Nietes dream fight fizzles in thin air
LOS ANGELES ? One of the reasons why Donnie ?Ahas? Nietes has decided to move up in weight was to pursue a dream fight against unified flyweight champion Juan Francisco Estrada of…
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Bigger, pricey fight not soon for champ Donaire
It may take a while before WBO superbantamweight champion Nonito Donaire Jr. gets to fight in a marquee bout that he?s been longing for. Moments after knocking out title challenger Zsolt Bedak…
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?Guinea pig? fight for Donaire
CEBU CITY ? It is going to be his first world title defense but Filipino champion Nonito Donaire Jr. considers tonight?s bout simply as an activity to improve on his other weaknesses.…
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Is Mayweather eyeing a ring return?
A major boxing card that is set to happen today in California could influence Floyd Mayweather, Jr. regarding a potential ring return. Undefeated former world supermiddleweight champion Andre Ward makes his light…
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Pacquiao-Bradley tickets 80% sold
Chances are most seats will be filled with warm bodies once Manny Pacquiao and Timothy Bradley start their 12-round brawl next month at the MGM Grand Garden in Las Vegas. Top Rank,…
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Pacquiao right on track ? Roach
General Santos City ? Seven-time Trainer of the Year Freddie Roach got a sigh of relief after learning that the basketball tournament where Manny Pacquiao participates in over and done with. Pacquiao…
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Pacquiao vs Crawford?
Hall of Fame trainer Freddie Roach expressed no problem if ever unbeaten WBO world junior welterweight champion Terence Crawford would be chosen as Manny Pacquiao?s farewell dance partner. Roach said he already…
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Nietes dream bout may take backseat
The dream fight of WBO lightflyweight champion Donnie ?Ahas? Nietes may have to wait a while. Immediately after disposing of Mexican Juan Alejo last month in Carson City, California, Nietes issued a…
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Donaire-Quigg Very Close To a Deal For November 21
Only a few minor details need to be ironed out before 'Filipino Flash' Nonito Donaire, Jr. gets another shot at a world title. According to his manager Cameron Dunkin, they are very…
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This long-jumper once got the help of Pacquiao
IF long jumper Katherine Khay Santos makes it big as an international athlete, Filipinos should thank one iconic boxer, who never hesitated in lending support to this charming Baguio City native jumper.…
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?Suit vs Pacquiao won?t hold water?
THE nature of his sport may save Filipino boxing icon Manny Pacquiao from a class-action suit filed against him in a Las Vegas court, even as his lawyer said that the case…
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Mayweather and the PH flag
POUND-for-pound King Floyd Mayweather Jr. is so shrewd he would use every trick, including his opponent?s nationality, just to make money. Mayweather created quite a stir when he appeared wearing a Philippine…
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Nonito Donaire, Jr. acknowledges ?Rigondeaux Problems?
MANILA ? Five months after being stopped for the first time, former five-division champion Nonito Donaire, Jr. is set to return to action later this month. Donaire, 32, recognizes the importance of…