Mark Giongco
93 articles · Philippine Daily Inquirer
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Pedro Taduran open to fight Melvin Jerusalem as Plan B
By Mark Giongco
MANILA, Philippines—IBF minimumweight champion Pedro Taduran wants nothing less than a unification fight, even if that means figuring in an all-Filipino scrap with Melvin Jerusalem. Taduran said he’s willing to face WBC…
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Marlon Tapales feels ‘no fear’ against Naoya Inoue
By Mark Giongco
MANILA, Philippines–“The Monster” doesn’t scare Marlon Tapales. Not one bit. Eight days before Tapales’ undisputed super bantamweight showdown against Naoya Inoue at Ariake Arena in Tokyo, Japan, the Filipino two-belt champion believes…
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Manny Pacquiao continues to lean toward a ring comeback
By Mark Giongco
MANILA, Philippines—It seems that the longer Manny Pacquiao stays retired, the more he wants to come back. In a recent interview, Pacquiao doubled down on the idea of making his official boxing…
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Mark Magsayo taking tips from Pacquiao in bid vs taller Rey Vargas
By Mark Giongco
MANILA, Philippines—Just like his hero Manny Pacquiao, Mark Magsayo has his own rags-to-riches story to tell. At eight years old, he sold ice cream in Tagbilaran City to help his parents make…
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Inoue sees another tough fight in Donaire rematch
By Mark Giongco
MANILA, Philippines-Japan’s Naoya Inoue expects another all-out war in his rematch against Nonito Donaire on June 7 three years after they left everything in the ring in their first encounter. Inoue, one…
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Marlon Tapales picks up quick win, super bantamweight title shot next
By Mark Giongco
MANILA, Philippines—Marlon Tapales set himself up for a world title shot after knocking out Jose Estrella of Mexico in their super bantamweight bout on Sunday (Manila time) at Dignity Health Sports Park…
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GAB to summon Casimero over medical policy violation
By Mark Giongco
MANILA, Philippines—The Games and Amusements Board (GAB) will look into John Riel Casimero’s violation of the British Boxing Board of Control’s medical policy that led to the bantamweight champion’s ouster in his…
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Like Casimero and Donaire, Jonas Sultan wants a shot at Naoya Inoue too
By Mark Giongco
MANILA, Philippines — Jonas Sultan wants his name in the Naoya Inoue sweepstakes too. After derailing unbeaten Puerto Rican prospect Carlos Caraballo, Sultan now has his sights on one of the top…
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Ugas will be ‘even better prepared’ in potential rematch vs Pacquiao
By Mark Giongco
MANILA, Philippines—After beating Manny Pacquiao convincingly despite being on just 11 days’ notice, Yordenis Ugas believes he will have far less trouble given a much longer time to prepare in the event…
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Pacquiao surprised by warm welcome after Ugas upset
By Mark Giongco
MANILA, Philippines—Manny Pacquiao was surprised by the warm reception he received upon his arrival back home from the United States on Monday. Pacquiao did not expect to have somewhat a hero’s welcome…
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Yordenis Ugas: Fighting for legacy in biggest match of his life vs Pacquiao
By Mark Giongco
MANILA, Philippines — Unlike Manny Pacquiao’s original opponent in Errol Spence Jr., not much has been said about last-minute replacement Yordenis Ugas. Ugas, the former amateur star from Cuba who is still…
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Business as usual for Pacquiao as training continues
By Mark Giongco
MANILA, Philippines — It’s just another day at the office for Manny Pacquiao amid a lawsuit with a global sports agency and feud with President Rodrigo Duterte. In a YouTube video by…
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Thurman favors Spence over Pacquiao
By Mark Giongco
MANILA, Philippines — Keith Thurman is picking Errol Spence to win over Manny Pacquiao in their much-awaited August 21 showdown in Las Vegas. The former welterweight champion, who lost his WBA (Super)…
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Donaire wants to be undisputed champ, sees KO win over Oubaali
By Mark Giongco
MANILA, Philippines — A four-division world champion, Nonito Donaire has nothing left to prove. But even at 38 years old, “The Filipino Flash” has no plans of slowing down just yet. “I…
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‘What a journey it’s been’: Pacquiao posts old boxing license
By Mark Giongco
MANILA, Philippines — Manny Pacquiao went all the way back in his latest post on social media Tuesday. Nostalgia hit Pacquiao, who shared a piece of his boxing career—his Japanese boxing license…
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Arum: We’ll know this week whether Pacquiao-Crawford can happen
By Mark Giongco
MANILA, Philippines — The next several days will be crucial whether a showdown between Manny Pacquiao and Terence Crawford will materialize, as per Top Rank chief Bob Arum. Arum said Pacquiao is…
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Ex-champ Saludar banners first title fight in PH during pandemic
By Mark Giongco
MANILA, Philippines — Former boxing world champion Vic Saludar will headline the first world title fight in the country since the COVID-19 pandemic started when he takes on compatriot Robert Paradero on…
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John Riel Casimero still wants Inoue, Nery after Micah bout
By Mark Giongco
MANILA, Philippines — John Riel Casimero has moved on from Naoya Inoue now, at least until he’s done defending his WBO bantamweight title against Duke Micah of Ghana on Sept. 26 in…
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Pacquiao back in the gym, shows hand speed
By Mark Giongco
MANILA, Philippines — Manny Pacquiao had already said he will only fight when there’s a vaccine for COVID-19 and if it’s safe to do so. But that doesn’t mean the eight-division champion…
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Up and coming Filipino boxers clash in 1st world title fight hosted by PH in 94 years
By Mark Giongco
MANILA, Philippines?A pair of rising Filipino fighters in Samuel Salva and Pedro Taduran look to reintroduce themselves before a hometown crowd with a world title at stake Saturday night at Jurado Hall…