Rich Mazon
737 articles · PhilBoxing.com
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SOMETHING FISHY IS GOING ON
When something smells rotten, it is always likely that something dubious is causing this odor. The recent actions of the Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR), the tax arm of the Philippines, against…
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PACQUIAO BRINGS BACK SMILES TO HIS NATION WITH DOMINANT WIN OVER RIOS
Macao, China - Michael Buffer stated that "He is back." This after reading the scores that was given to him. And the mostly pro-Pacquiao crowd here at The Cotai Arena of The…
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Gradovich defeats Dib to retain IBF Featherweight strap
Macao, China - In the co-main event of Manny Pacquiao vs. Brandon Rios and the only world title fight here in Macao, China, Evgeny Gradovich stopped previous opponent Billy Dib in 9…
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Andy Ruiz Jr. makes Tor Hamer quit after 4 rounds
Macao, China - In the only heavyweight fight of the day here in China, Andy Ruiz Jr. (21-0, 15 KOs) of Mexicali, Mexico, battered Tor Hamer (21-3, 14 KOs) of New York…
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Zou Shiming batters Toscano
Shiming. Macao, China - Chinese star and two time Olympic gold medalist Zou Shiming (3-0) wowed his countrymen here in Macao, China via an electrifying victory over Juan Toscano of Mexico 4-1,…
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Verdejo dominates Thai opponent
Macao, China - Puerto Rican prospect Felix Verdejo scored a commanding win via Unanimous Decision over Petchsamuthr Duanaaymukdahan (9-2, 1 KO) of Bangkok, Thailand. The 20 year old fighter from San Juan…
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Dan Nazareno Jr. stops Liam Vaughan in 2
Macao, China - Dan Nazareno Jr. made it 2 - 0 for the Philippines with a TKO victory in the 2nd round over Liam Vaughan of England (8-2, 2 KOs). Nazareno Jr.…
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Early results for from Macao for Pacquiao-Rios: Chinese fighters dominate opponents
Rex Tso. Macao, China - Hometown fighters from mainland China and Hong Kong won their fights decisively against their respective counterparts here in the early stages of the mega event at The…
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Early results from Macao: Pinoy Harmonito Dela Torre wins by KO
Macao, China - The mega event here at The Cotai Arena opened with one of two fighters from the Philippines against a fighter from Indonesia. Harmonito Dela Torre of General Santos City…
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A country’s favorite son will fight for a nation in distress
The sport of boxing, the name Manny Pacquiao and the country of the Philippines go hand in hand with each other. In recent years, all three form a manifestation of national pride,…
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A country’s favorite son will fight for a nation in distress
The sport of boxing, the name Manny Pacquiao and the country of the Philippines go hand in hand with each other. In recent years, all three form a manifestation of national pride,…
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Dan Nazareno Jr. earns spot in Macao by impressing Team Pacquiao during sparring sessions
Macao, China - When Dan Nazareno Jr. received the call to spar with Manny Pacquiao last October, he was in shock. The 24 year old boxer from San Fernando, Pampanga in the…
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David Beckham visits Macao, shares Pacquiao’s sentiments on Typhoon Haiyan victims
Macao, China - In the midst of boxing's biggest stage here in this bustling Asian peninsula that is headlined by global superstar Manny Pacquiao, another sports icon made its way to Macao…
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Jessica Sanchez to sing both Philippine and U.S. National Anthems in Macao
Sanchez. Macao, China -- Filipino-American Jessica Sanchez of the famed American Idol show landed in Macao, China today where she will be singing the Philippine National Anthem this Sunday during Filiipino superstar…
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Garcia does not regret hiring Ariza after ugly brawl with Roach
Macao, China - Trainer Robert Garcia expressed no regret in bringing in conditioning coach Alex Ariza to look after Brandon Rios's conditioning regimen in preparation for his mega fight with Manny Pacquiao…
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Brandon Rios vs. Miguel Cotto at 154 post Manny Pacquiao
Macao, China - If Brandon Rios pulls off the upset over Manny Pacquiao at The Cotai Arena at The Venetian this Sunday, he might be looking at a bigger payday and bigger…
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Pinoy fighter Harmonito Dela Torre will open for Pacquiao – Rios in Macao
Dela Torre. Macao, China - A budding Filipino boxer will commence the biggest sporting event this side of the world this Sunday (Saturday in North America) at The Cotai Arena inside the…
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Rolly Lunas makes weight, dedicates fight to his countrymen
Filipino bantamweight Rolly Lunas of San Diego by the way of Tabaco City, Albay and opponent, Chris Avalos of Lancaster, California both made the weight limit one day prior to their prime…
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Fight on Leyte, Samar and Cebu
It is so hard to concentrate on other matters of the world once news and images of Leyte, Samar and Cebu come parading before our very eyes. Suddenly everything takes a backseat,…
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Donaire rebounds, stops Darchinyan again in rematch
Nonito Donaire Jr. was losing his fight against Vic Darchinyan tonight in Texas going into the 9th round of their rematch. Two of the judges had the fight scored 78-74 for Darchinyan…
