Rich Mazon
737 articles · PhilBoxing.com
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Drian Francisco withdraws from New York bout
The New York City appearance this month of Drian ?Gintong Kamao? Francisco is on hold for now. The heavy handed boxer from Sablayan, Mindoro elected not to pursue his proposed fight on…
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The WBC plays Scrooge on Christmas Day
Sulaiman. ??Tis the season to be jolly,? goes one popular Christmas carol. It truly is the season to be merry, unless you are Denver Cuello. The top rated minimumweight boxer is once…
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Malcolm Tunacao ready to rumble tonight in Kobe, Japan
Filipino pugilist Malcolm ?Eagle Eye? Tunacao is prepped and primed for his all-important fight tonight against Christian Ezquivel of Mexico. ?100 percent ready,? was Tunacao?s reply when Philboxing touched base with the…
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Pacquiao’s license to fight in Nevada on hold for 90 days
A day after his devastating knockout defeat to Juan Manuel Marquez, Manny Pacquiao already expressed his desire to get back in the ring in April 2013 for another fight with his Mexican…
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Filipinos elated with Donaire?s 3rd round knockout of Arce (PHOTOS)
Nonito Donaire Jr. prevented back to back weekends of heartache for his countrymen as he prevailed over Mexican challenger, Jorge Arce in three rounds at the Toyota Center in Houston, Texas. Donaire…
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?Passing of the Torch?
An avid boxing fan and a friend of mine asked me if I am going to Houston to cover Nonito Donaire Jr.?s fight against Jorge Arce today. I told him I can?t…
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WELCOME HOME CHAMP
Manny Pacquiao?s return to the Philippines today will be unlike his previous homecoming. This one will be very different from than the one he has accustomed to in the past. There is…
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THE MIGHTY HAS FALLEN
Las Vegas, Nevada - Manny Pacquiao was the most popular and decorated boxer that came out of the largest continent in the world. He won eight division titles in his career. He…
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Miguel Vazquez frustrates Mercito Gesta’s title hopes
Miguel Vazquez. Las Vegas, Nevada - Mandaue City born Mercito Gesta failed in his first attempt at a world title when he lost by the way of a Unanimous Decision against Miguel…
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Dodie Boy Penalosa Jr Knocks Out Mexican Opponent in 2nd Round
Las Vegas, Nevada - The son of one of the legends of Philippine boxing, Dodie Boy Penalosa Jr. followed fellow Filipino Ernie Sanchez's win with a spectacular victory of his own at…
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EARLY RESULTS FROM LAS VEGAS: Ernie Sanchez scores first win for the Philippines
Las Vegas, NV- Ernie Sanchez of General Santos City opened the evening of fights here at the MGM Grand Arena with a convincing win over his American foe. Sanchez, 20, won by…
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The Penalosa legacy continues with Dodie Jr.
Las Vegas, Nevada ? Former World Champion Dodie Boy Penalosa watched intently as his son, Dodie Jr. shadow boxed at the Top Rank Gym in Las Vegas last Thursday. He then instructed…
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Dennis Laurente loses by Split Decision in Las Vegas
Las Vegas, Nevada - Dennis Laurente suffered a close Split Decision defeat in the hands of American Kenny Abril at the Texas Station Gambling Hall and Hotel here in this city. Laurente,…
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AFTER MAKING WEIGHTS, FILIPINO WARRIORS ARE READY FOR WAR! (PHOTOS)
Pacquiao and his fellow fighters make weight for tomorrow's battle Las Vegas, Nevada - Manny Pacquiao and Juan Manuel Marquez both make the welterweight limit of 147 lbs during today's official weigh-in…
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Ana Julaton is ready to rumble for our boys this weekend
Las Vegas, Nevada ? The Philippine?s first woman champion, Ana ?The Hurricane? Julaton is in Las Vegas this big Fight Week. But she is not here to fight but here to lend…
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Michael Farenas is cool and confident with his underdog tag against Yuriorkis Gamboa
Las Vegas, Nevada ? Michael Farenas sat quietly in one corner of the MGM Grand Media Room as people poured in for the scheduled press conference of his Saturday fight with unbeaten…
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Pacquiao’s main spar mate Ray Beltran and young star Jessie Magdaleno victorious in Las Vegas
Las Vegas, Nevada - Top Rank Incorporated and network giant ESPN presented the first offering of Fight Week with a seven bout card at The Mirage Hotel & Casino here at the…
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Miguel Vazquez is confident of a win against Mercito Gesta
Las Vegas, Nevada - Mexican champion Miguel Angel Vazquez loves the atmosphere of big fights and he wants to keep experiencing it. He also has the goods in the form of the…
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Final Presser: Pacquiao to Typhoon victims: “Para sa inyo ang laban na ito! ” (This fight is for all of you)
Las Vegas, NV - Despite being involved in promoting the biggest fight of the year and probably his career, Filipino boxing icon Manny Pacquiao is not forgetting his countrymen that is affected…
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WE WILL FIGHT WITH OUR BOYS!
They say that the Philippines is experiencing "The Golden Age of Boxing!" And that statement comes with valid reasons to support that. Boxing events permeate the whole Philippine archipelago, from up north…
