Lemuel P. Maglinte
90 articles · The Philippine Star
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IBF orders negotiations for Casimero-Solis title clash
CEBU, Philippines - The International Boxing Federation has mandated the camps of interim IBF light flyweight champion Johnriel "Quadro Alas" Casimero and regular champion Ulises Solis of Mexico to start negotiating for…
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Nietes to defend WBO title vs. Mexican toughie today
PASAY CITY, Philippines - The moment of truth beckons for two-division world champion Donnie ?Ahas? Nietes (29-1, 16KOs) as he puts his WBO light flyweight throne on the line against Mexican challenger…
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Nietes nears peak form for WBO title defense
CEBU, Philippines - Two-division world champion Donnie ?Ahas? Nietes (29-1, 16KOs) is nearly in top shape as he enters the final phase of his rigid training regimen preparatory for his WBO light…
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Casimero defense is moved to June
EBU, Philippines - The first title defense of interim IBF light flyweight champion Johnriel ?Quadro Alas? Casimero has been moved to make way for the World Boxing Organization flyweight title defense of…
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Gesta eyes easy win vs. Cuero
CEBU, Philippines - With bigger fights coming his way, unbeaten lightweight contender Mercito ? No Mercy? Gesta (24-0, 12KOs) vowed to score an easy win against Colombian Oscar Cuero (15-7, 12KOs) when…
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Classy Sonsona tames Fulgencio in round five
CEBU, Philippines - Showing that he's determined to rebuild his reputation as a legitimate world title contender, former WBO super flyweight champion Marvin "Marvelous" Sonsona (16-1, 13KOs) dished out a resounding but…
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US trip awaits Sonsona if victorious in Feb. bout
CEBU, Philippines - Former WBO super flyweight champion ?Marvelous? Marvin Sonsona takes another step in reclaiming lost glory as he will be sent by his manager and international promoter Sammy "Don King"…
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Nietes to fight for WBO crown tonight
BACOLOD CITY, Philippines ? It will now only be a matter of time as Donnie ?Ahas? Nietes' confidence is rising for the ALA stalwart to finally capture his dream of becoming a…
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Dodie Boy, Jr. ready to rumble
CEBU, Philippines - With becoming a world champion in his mind, there will be no stopping Dodie Boy Pe?alosa Jr., as he tries to conquer his first foreign foe in Kong Kiatpracha…
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Nietes seeks world title in new division
CEBU, Philippines - ALA Boxing Gym stalwart Donnie ?Ahas? Nietes inched closer to fulfill his dream of becoming a two-division champion as he is set to challenge reigning WBO light flyweight titlist…