Ronnie Nathanielsz
7,060 articles · PhilBoxing.com
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INSIDE SPORTS: A FIGHTING HEART AND A FERVENT FAITH
There were two things that manifested themselves in the sensational 11th round knockout victory of mandatory challenger Marlon ?The Nightmare? Tapales against two-time world bantamweight champion Pungluang Sor Singyu of Thailand last…
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MAURICIO SULAIMAN?S ACHIEVEMENTS ADMIRED
Well known World Boxing Council president Mauricio Sulaiman has earned ?the affection, friendship and respect of thousands involved in this sport, who recognize and admire his myriad of achievements.? Reporter Jaime Estrada…
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CANCER-STRICKEN FATHER?S PRESENCE INSPIRES LEO SANTA CRUZ IN TITLE DEFENSE AGAINST CARL FRAMPTON
The presence of his cancer-striken father in his corner when he makes the third defense of his World Boxing Association featherweight title will serve as an inspiration for the unbeaten Mexican. Sky…
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LAST OF TWO THAI WORLD BOXING CHAMPIONS PUTS HIS WBC TITLE ON THE LINE
Wanheng Menayothin. The last of two Thai World Boxing Council champions following the smashing 11th round knockout victory of Filipino southpaw Marlon Tapales over rugged WBO bantamweight champion Pungluang Sor Singyu last…
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RUSSIA BLASTS DOUBLE STANDARDS BUT WON’T BOYCOTT OLYMPICS
Bolt and Gatlin. In a clear case of double standards the International Amateur Athletic Federation has allowed a trio of American sprinters tainted by previous bans due to failed drug tests to…
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TAPALES TO RECEIVE HERO?S WELCOME
Newly crowned World Boxing Organization bantamweight champion Marlon ?The Nightmare? Tapales is expected to receive a hero?s welcome when he arrives this afternoon in Manila and quickly takes a connecting flight to…
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PUTIN CLAIMS A POLITICAL CAMPAIGN HAS BEEN WAGED AGAINST RUSSIAN SPORTS PEOPLE
Russian president Vladimir Putin has claimed that the exclusion of track and field athletes from the Rio Olympic Games over allegations of doping was ?discrimination? and that a political campaign has been…
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MARLON TAPALES KNOCKS OUT WBO BANTAMWEIGHT CHAMPION PUNGLUANG IN THE 11TH ROUND IN AN EXPLOSIVE TITLE SHOWDOWN
Mandatory challenger Marlon "The Nightmare" Tapales scored a sensational 11th round knockout of WBO bantamweight champion Pungluang Sor Singyu to give the Philippines its fourth world title in an explosive showdown in…
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AMNAT RUENROENG VOWS TO WIN A MEDAL FOR HIS FAMILY AND COUNTRY IN THE RIO OLYMPICS
Former IBF world flyweight champion Amnat Ruenroeng of Thailand has vowed to win a medal in the Rio de Janeiro Olympics for his family and his country. The Bangkok Post reported that…
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FEDERER TO MISS RIO OLYMPICS AND REST OF THE SEASON WITH A KNEE INJURY
Seven-time winner of the Wimbledon Men?s singles crown, Swiss great Roger Federer will miss the Rio Olympic Games and the rest of the 2016 season because of a knee injury. Federer who…
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NEWLY CROWNED WBC SILVER CHAMPION MUHAMMAD WASEEM CELEBRATES HIS VICTORY
Muhammad Waseem, referred to as ?The Pride of Pakistan? is celebrating his successful victory in the WBC flyweight Silver championship when he defeated the vastly experienced Filipino Jether ?The General? Oliva at…
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RICK STAHELI WARNS PACQUIAO TO STAY AWAY FROM CRAWFORD
American trainer Rick Staheli who handled Manny Pacquiao when he won his first world title ? the World Boxing Council flyweight crown with a spectacular 8th round knockout of Thai hero Chatchai…
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PANONCILLO SAYS TAPALES HAS TO BE IN TOP FORM TO BEAT WBO BANTAMWEIGHT CHAMPION PUNGLUANG SOR SINGYU
WBO vice president for the Asia-Pacific region and official supervisor for the bantamweight world title defense of Thai champion Pungluang Sor Singyu, Leon Panoncillo, says mandatory challenger Marlon Tapales will have to…
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IOC DECISION NOT TO IMPOSE A COMPLETE BAN ON RUSSIA FROM THE RIO OLYMPICS HAS COME UNDER FIRE FROM WADA
WADA's Craig Reedie. The decision of the International Olympic Committee not to impose a total ban on Russian athletes competing in the Rio Olympic Games has come under fire from the World…
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ALA PROMOTIONS KEEN ON SIGNING UP MARLON TAPALES
ALA Promotions is keen on signing up World Boxing Council bantamweight contender Marlon Tapales, who fights Thailand?s champion Pungluang Sor Singyu on July 27 in Thailand. ALA Promotions matchmaker and former title…
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TERENCE CRAWFORD DOMINATES VIKTOR POSTOL, READY TO FIGHT PACQUIAO BUT ONLY AT 140 POUNDS
Unbeaten junior welterweight Terence Crawford dominated Viktor Postol to win Postol?s WBC belt to add to his own WBO crown before some 7,000 mostly Crawford fans at the Grand Garden Arena of…
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GILAS FILIPINAS ENTERS QUARTER FINALS OF FIBA ASIA UNDER 18 3×3 CHAMPIONSHIPS
The Gilas Filipinas men?s basketball team has entered the quarter finals of the FIBA Asia Championships played at th Gem-In shopping mall in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia after victories over South Korea, Japan…
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NIETES-ESTRADA FLYWEIGHT TITLE FIGHT POSTPONED FOR NEXT YEAR
The much awaited bid of WBO light flyweight champion Donnie Nietes to face WBO/WBA champion Juan Francisco Estrada has been postponed for next year. The planned September 24 clash at the StubHub…
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WORLD BOXING COUNCIL RECALLS ELORDE?S EPIC VICTORY OVER SANDY SADDLER IN MANILA
The World Boxing Council has recalled the epic victory of Gabriel ?Flash? Elorde over world featherweight champion Sandy Saddler on July 20, 1955 in Manila. The WBC said ?The Filipino idol and…
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WILL RUSSIA GET KICKED OUT OF THE RIO OLYMPICS
Against the background of a new report that reveals Russia systematically concealed positive drug tests since 2011, the chances of Russia being kicked out of the Rio Olympics looms large. Gretel Kauffman…
