JM Siasat
122 articles · FightHype.com
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Gary Russell’s title reign ‘deceptive’, hounded by problems going into Magsayo fight, analyst says
By JM Siasat
WBC world featherweight titleholder Gary Russell Jr. has been a champion for almost seven years, but that long title reign has a catch, according to veteran boxing analyst Atty. Ed Tolentino. advertisement…
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Mark Magsayo was ‘like a young Pacquiao’ but fought cherry picked foes early in his career, says analyst
By JM Siasat
Unbeaten Filipino contender Mark Magsayo had all the makings of a great fighter at a young age, according to veteran boxing analyst Atty. Ed Tolentino. Tolentino, who covered Magsayo from ringside during…
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Veteran analyst explains WBO’s conditions for allowing Casimero to keep world title
By JM Siasat
The World Boxing Organization has added stiff conditions for allowing John Riel Casimero to keep his WBO world bantamweight title following a mandatory title defense against Paul Butler that was called off…
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Analyst says John Riel Casimero should patch things up with his team, handlers
By JM Siasat
Veteran boxing analyst Atty. Ed Tolentino is convinced that WBO world bantamweight world champion John Riel Casimero should patch things up with his handlers. advertisement The 32-year-old Casimero, who holds a record…
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Eumir Marcial weighs in on Donaire vs. Gaballo, looks to fight in the pros early next year
By JM Siasat
Olympic bronze medalist Eumir Marcial is certain that the upcoming all-Filipino showdown between WBC world bantamweight champion Nonito Donaire Jr. and Reymart Gaballo will end by way of knockout on December 11…
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Jonas Sultan US bound to help Jerwin Ancajas prepare for unification bout with Ioka
By JM Siasat
Jonas Sultan is flying back to the USA to help IBF world super flyweight champion Jerwin Ancajas prepare for his unification with WBO world super flyweight champion Kazuto Ioka on December 31…
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Conditioning coach Memo Heredia’s absence from Casimero camp could be cause for concern, says analyst
By JM Siasat
The absence of certain key members of Team Casimero could possibly be felt when WBO world bantamweight champion John Riel Casimero defends his title against Paul Butler on December 11, according to…
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Donaires believe Jerwin Ancajas could be PH boxing’s next flag bearer
By JM Siasat
Four-division champion and current WBC world bantamweight titleholder Nonito Donaire Jr. and his wife and manager Rachel believe IBF world super flyweight world champion Jerwin Ancajas could be the next flag bearer…
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Veteran analyst sees painful end for Paul Butler in showdown vs John Riel Casimero
By JM Siasat
Respected boxing analyst Ed Tolentino sees a painful ending for Paul Butler when he steps inside the ring to challenge WBO world bantamweight champion John Riel Casimero in a yet to be…
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Reymart Gaballo won’t step aside for Donaire vs. Casimero
By JM Siasat
WBC interim bantamweight champion Reymart Gaballo will not step aside just so the historic all-Filipino unification between Nonito Donaire Jr. and John Riel Casimero could take place. Gaballo, who holds a perfect…
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Pacquiao can still compete with elite fighters, could beat Ugas in a rematch, says Peñalosa
By JM Siasat
Retired two-division champion Gerry Peñalosa is convinced that Manny Pacquiao is still capable of beating top-tier pugilists even while in his 40s. Pacquiao, 42, suffered a unanimous decision loss at the hands…
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Gary Russell Jr. a bad matchup for Mark Magsayo, says Peñalosa
By JM Siasat
Filipino featherweight prospect Mark Magsayo may have a hard time getting a gold-plated strap around his waist because of the deep talent pool in the 126-pound division, according to retired two-division champion…
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No more easy foes for Mark Magsayo, must step up to level of competition, says analyst
By JM Siasat
Filipino featherweight prospect Mark Magsayo will have to step his game up if he wants to become a world champion according to veteran boxing analyst Ed Tolentino. Magsayo, 26, is coming off…
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Yordenis Ugas too limited to beat Pacquiao, says analyst
By JM Siasat
Veteran boxing analyst Ed Tolentino believes that eight-division champion Manny Pacquiao will prove too much to handle against WBA world welterweight champion Yordenis Ugas when they meet inside the ring on Sunday,…
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Donaire Sr. hopes Casimero would beat Rigondeaux, wants to see him fight Nonito Jr.
By JM Siasat
Nonito Donaire Sr. is hoping that WBO world bantamweight world champion John Riel Casimero would beat Guillermo Rigondeaux when they meet inside the ring on August 14 at the Dignity Heal Sports…
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Rigondeaux’s ex-sparring partner Gerry Peñalosa predicts knockout win for John Riel Casimero
By JM Siasat
Retired two-division champion Gerry Peñalosa is certain that WBO world bantamweight champion John Riel Casimero will beat Olympic gold medalist Guillermo Rigondeaux when they meet inside the ring on August 14 at…
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Casimero will win by KO if Rigondeaux shows age come fight night, Donaire Sr. predicts
By JM Siasat
Guillermo Rigondeaux cannot afford to show his age when he gets inside the ring against WBO world bantamweight world champion John Riel Casimero, said Nonito Donaire Sr. The 40-year-old Cuban Olympic gold…
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Pacquiao dazzles fans with hand speed on third day of training camp
By JM Siasat
Eight-division champion Manny Pacquiao wowed his adoring fans with his dreaded hand speed after a morning run at Griffith Park in Los Angeles, United States. The 42-year-old Pacquiao is slated to challenge…
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Analyst says Spence fight ‘worrisome’, predicts Pacquiao won’t go distance
By JM Siasat
Eight-division champion Manny Pacquiao made the wrong move in fighting WBC and IBF world welterweight champion Errol Spence coming off a two-year break, according to veteran sports analyst Snow Badua. Pacquiao, 42,…
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Gerry Peñalosa praises John Riel Casimero: ‘He is not all talk, he proves himself inside the ring’
By JM Siasat
Retired two-division champion Gerry Peñalosa sees no problem and even supports John Riel Casimero's brash persona in and out of the ring. The Filipino WBO world bantamweight champion is scheduled to face…