Mark Giongco
93 articles · Philippine Daily Inquirer
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Tanzanian foe toughest test yet for Dave Pe?alosa
By Mark Giongco
Former two-division champion Gerry Pe?alosa believes his nephew Dave will be put to the test against Twalib Tuwa of Tanzania in their featherweight 10-rounder in Sunday?s main event pitting Filipino fighters against…
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8-4 in rounds: Pe?alosa believes Ancajas won fight vs Santiago
By Mark Giongco
Filipino boxing champion Jerwin Ancajas won four more rounds than Mexican challenger Alejandro Santiago instead of settling for a split draw. That?s how Gerry Pe?alosa, a former two-division titleholder, would?ve scored the…
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Unfazed Sor Rungvisai aims to unify super fly titles, eyes fights vs Ancajas, Nietes
By Mark Giongco
NONTHABURI?From one boxing champion to another, Thai warrior Srisaket Sor Rungvisai has high praises for Filipino star Jerwin Ancajas. Sor Rungvisai said he?s impressed with Ancajas particularly with his boxing style and…
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Pacquiao on fight deals: Nobody authorized to speak on my behalf
By Mark Giongco
Manny Pacquiao?s phone will be buzzing more than usual. Now a promoter, Pacquiao reminded those who want a crack at his legendary stature and welterweight title will have to give him a…
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De La Hoya would love to see another Pacquiao-Marquez fight
By Mark Giongco
KUALA LUMPUR ? Oscar De La Hoya is intrigued with the idea of another duel between Manny Pacquiao and Juan Manuel Marquez. The two rivals had an epic four-fight series ending with…
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De La Hoya: Matthysse wins by KO, Pacquiao by decision
By Mark Giongco
KUALA LUMPUR ? Oscar De La Hoya, one of the brightest minds in boxing, thinks there could be a knockout on Sunday. But there?s a catch: De La Hoya believes a KO…
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With Argentina out, Pacquiao and Matthysse bet on different World Cup teams
By Mark Giongco
KUALA LUMPUR ? In opposite corners inside the boxing ring, Manny Pacquiao and Lucas Matthysse are on the same side when it comes to football. Chiming in on the 2018 World Cup,…
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Better this way: No father-son boxing reunion for Donaires soon
By Mark Giongco
KUALA LUMPUR?Don?t expect a father-son boxing reunion between the Donaires happening anytime soon. Nonito Donaire Sr. feels it?s best for him and his son Nonito Jr. to stay on separate terms as…
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Pacquiao out to prove he?s not yet done, but Matthysse says his time is now
By Mark Giongco
Manny Pacquiao?s best days may be behind him but the Filipino boxing icon is convinced he still has a lot left in him to regain world champion status. Pacquiao, who turns 40…
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Pacquiao to fellow boxers, athletes: ?Humble yourself?
By Mark Giongco
The gloves were off and the suits were on as past, present and future stars of Philippine boxing aligned Sunday night in the 18th Gabriel ?Flash? Elorde Boxing Awards and Banquet of…
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Pacquiao picks Mayweather over McGregor
By Mark Giongco
This time, Manny Pacquiao and Floyd Mayweather Jr. will be on the same side. Pacquiao will be rooting for Mayweather in an eccentric super fight against Conor McGregor on August 26 at…
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Deja vu as Horn pulls off a Bradley on Pacquiao
By Mark Giongco
Manny Pacquiao?s shocking loss to Jeff Horn on Sunday in Brisbane, Australia was deja vu. Pacquiao dropped a unanimous decision and yielded his WBO welterweight title to Horn in controversial fashion that…
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Two Filipinos in ?Battle of Brisbane: Pacquiao vs Horn? undercard
By Mark Giongco
The spotlight falls on reigning WBO welterweight champion Manny Pacquiao and challenger Jeff Horn, who will headline the ?Battle of Brisbane,? scheduled on July 2 at Suncorp Stadium in Brisbane, Australia. But…
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Win over Kinoshita key to bigger fights for Ancajas
By Mark Giongco
Alot will be at stake for Jerwin Ancajas the moment he steps into the ring with Japanese-Korean challenger Teiru Kinoshita on July 2 in Brisbane, Australia. Not only will Jerwin Ancajas?s IBF…
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Pacquiao spar mate predicts 7th round KO for Manny
By Mark Giongco
Adrian Young, Manny Pacquiao?s latest sparring mate, marveled at the Filipino ring superstar?s lethal combination of speed and power after their three-round session on Tuesday. The 24-year-old Mexican also believes Jeff Horn…
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After Manny Pacquiao, Brandon Vera plans to run for senator
By Mark Giongco
Brandon Vera wants to follow in the footsteps of Manny Pacquiao, but he?s not planning to crossover to boxing. Vera, the ONE heavyweight champion, bared he?s keen on running for senator just…
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PacMay 2 ahead? Mayweather at ringside in Pacquiao?s return bout
By Mark Giongco
Floyd Mayweather Jr. was among the thousands in attendance when Manny Pacquiao reclaimed the WBO Welterweight title in a dominating performance against Jessie Vargas at Thomas & Mack Center in Las Vegas.…
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Marquez: Pacquiao legacy intact despite controversy
By Mark Giongco
Juan Manuel Marquez and Manny Pacquiao again found themselves on opposing sides. The four-division world champion Marquez, who had four epic fights with Pacquiao, believes his Filipino rival made a costly mistake…
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Donaire regains WBO title, beats Juarez
By Mark Giongco
Nonito Donaire reclaimed the WBO super bantamweight belt after outpointing Cesar Juarez of Mexico Saturday (Manila time) in one of the best fights of the year at Roberto Clemente Colesium in San…
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Tennis legend gives advice to senatorial candidate Pacquiao
By Mark Giongco
Marat Safin and Manny Pacquiao may be two different sporting worlds apart, but the two legends in their own fields have something in common. Like Pacquiao, tennis great Safin also tried his…