JM Siasat
122 articles · FightHype.com
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Muhammad Ali’s grandson Nico battles to a draw at the Thrilla 50th anniversary
By JM Siasat
Nico Ali Walsh, grandson of boxing icon Muhammad Ali, battled to a draw against his game Thai opponent Kittisak Klinson at the 50th anniversary commemoration of the Thrilla in Manila on Wednesday…
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Manny Pacquiao can beat Barrios via knockout – Peñalosa
By JM Siasat
Retired two-division champion Gerry Peñalosa believes Manny Pacquiao remains capable of scoring a knockout when he takes on WBC world welterweight champion Mario Barrios on July 19 at MGM Grand in Las…
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Dave Apolinario falls to Angel Ayala in first world title fight
By JM Siasat
Filipino boxer Dave Apolinario was unsuccessful in his first world title bid after absorbing a sixth-round stoppage at the hands of Angel Ayala on Saturday at Restaurante Arroyo in Mexico City. Apolinario,…
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Defense and conditioning keys to victory for Marlon Tapales, says Carl Jammes Martin
By JM Siasat
Super bantamweight prospect Carl Jammes Martin says two-division champion Marlon Tapales has a good shot of pulling off an upset when he takes on Naoya Inoue on December 26 at Ariake Arena…
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Marlon Tapales vows to be Naoya Inoue’s ‘nightmare’
By JM Siasat
WBA and IBF world super bantamweight champion Marlon "Nightmare" Tapales promises to be a challenge for WBC and WBO 122-pound champion Naoya Naouya when they meet inside the ring for an undisputed…
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Vincent Astrolabio wins title eliminator with a TKO over Kaikanha
By JM Siasat
One-time world title challenger Vincent Astrolabio is headed for another world title shot following a technical knockout win in his WBC bantamweight title eliminator against Nawaphon Kaikanha this Saturday at Suamlum Night…
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Former world champion Melvin Jerusalem will go down in PHL boxing history despite short title reign — analyst
By JM Siasat
Melvin Jerusalem may have had a short world title reign, but he will have nevertheless etched his name in Philippine boxing history, according to veteran boxing analyst Atty. Ed Tolentino. advertisement The…
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John Riel Casimero earns unanimous decision nod over Nghitumbwa to snatch WBO super bantamweight title
By JM Siasat
Former three-division world champion John Riel Casimero emerged victorious via unanimous decision in his homecoming bout against Fillipus Nghitumbwa to snatch the WBO global super bantamweight title on Saturday at Okada Manila…
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Vincent Astrolabio confident vs Moloney, plays mind games ahead of world title fight
By JM Siasat
Filipino contender Vincent Astrolabio is brimming with confidence ahead of his showdown with Jason Moloney for the vacant WBO world bantamweight title this Sunday (Manila time) at Stockton Arena in California, USA.…
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Mark Magsayo relishes lessons from Freddie Roach ahead of next fight
By JM Siasat
Former featherweight world champion Mark Magsayo is grateful for the time he spent with Hall of Fame trainer Freddie Roach. advertisement Roach, best known for being Manny Pacquiao’s head coach, used to…
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Marlon Tapales says he sees holes in unified champ Murodjon Akhmadaliev’s game
By JM Siasat
Marlon Tapales believes he has spotted some weaknesses in IBF and WBA world super bantamweight champion Murodjon Akhmadaliev ahead of their showdown on April 8 at Boeing Center at Tech Port in…
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Analyst criticizes Casimero’s opponent Ryo Akaho for ‘acting job’ in South Korea
By JM Siasat
Veteran boxing analyst Atty. Ed Tolentino did not mince words in expressing his disapproval over the controversial outing between former-three division champion John Riel Casimero and Ryo Akaho this past weekend in…
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Jerwin Ancajas lacked highlight punch to back Martinez — analyst
By JM Siasat
Veteran boxing analyst Atty. Ed Tolentino noted that former IBF world super flyweight champion Jerwin Ancajas lacked the punch that could have backed Fernando Martinez in their rematch this past weekend. Ancajas,…
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Mark Magsayo remains an ‘attractive fighter’ despite setback, says analyst
By JM Siasat
Veteran boxing analyst Atty. Ed Tolentino believes that former WBC world featherweight champion Mark Magsayo would remain an attraction even after he failed to defend his crown against lanky Mexican Rey Vargas.…
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Old habits caused Magsayo’s downfall in first title defense, analyst says
By JM Siasat
Veteran boxing analyst Atty. Ed Tolentino believes that former WBC world featherweight champion Mark Magsayo allowed a potential win to slip between his fingers in his first title defense against Rey Vargas…
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Veteran analyst sees Magsayo winning by KO against Vargas
By JM Siasat
Veteran boxing analyst Atty. Ed Tolentino predicts a triumphant first title defense for WBC world featherweight champion Mark Magsayo against Rey Vargas this Sunday, July 10 at the Alamodome in San Antonio,…
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Magsayo could avoid the same mistake as Ancajas by evolving as a fighter – analyst
By JM Siasat
WBC world featherweight champion Mark Magsayo should exhaust his time and energy in evolving as a fighter now that he is a titleholder, said veteran boxing analyst Ed Tolentino. advertisement The 27-year-old…
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Mark Magsayo capable of scoring KO against Vargas, says analyst
By JM Siasat
Veteran boxing analyst Atty. Ed Tolentino is convinced that WBC world featherweight champion Mark Magsayo is capable of scoring a knockout when he defends his title against Rey Vargas this Sunday, July…
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Freddie Roach compares Mark Magsayo to Manny Pacquiao: ‘They have great hand speed’
By JM Siasat
Hall of Fame trainer Freddie Roach is singing praises for WBC world featherweight champion Mark Magsayo ahead of his first title defense against Rey Vargas on Sunday at the Alamodome in San…
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Rey Vargas has flaws that Mark Magsayo can exploit, says analyst
By JM Siasat
Veteran boxing analyst Atty. Ed Tolentino is convinced that while former super bantamweight champion Rey Vargas is without a doubt a good fighter, he is not perfect and has chinks in his…