Nissi Icasiano
52 articles · PhilBoxing.com
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Bernabe Concepcion to face Tanzanian boxer for WBO regional belt
MANILA, Philippines ? Filipino fighter Bernabe Concepcion will square off with Tanzanian boxer Juma Fundi for the vacant WBO Oriental super bantamweight championship on July 31 at the 12,000-seater Cuneta Astrodome in…
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Pinoy boxer Dennis Laurente to fight on PBC undercard
MANILA, Philippines ? Filipino fighter Dennis Laurente will get another chance to compete in the United States when he competes on the undercard of Al Haymon?s Premier Boxing Championship (PBC) at Full…
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Pacquiao named Letran Knights team manager
MANILA, Philippines ? Colegio de San Juan de Letran has found a new high-profile patron for its basketball team?s bid in the ongoing NCAA Season 91 tourney. Eight-division boxing champion Manny Pacquiao…
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Pacquiao won’t retire after Mayweather fight, says Koncz
MANILA, Philippines ? Manny Pacquiao?s adviser Michael Koncz revealed that retirement has not crossed the mind of the Filipino boxing icon as he gears up for his highly-anticipated ring encounter against Floyd…
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Team Pacquiao member, videographer kicked out of Mayweather media day
MANILA, Philippines - A freelance videographer and a member of Manny Pacquiao?s camp were kicked out during the media day of Floyd Mayweather on Wednesday, April 15 (PH time). According to a…
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Ariza warns Pacquiao of Mayweather?s punching power
MANILA, Philippines ? Alex Ariza, the strength and conditioning trainer of Floyd Mayweather Jr., has issued a stern warning to Manny Pacquiao regarding the unbeaten American boxer?s underrated punching power. Ariza, who…
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NBA star Jeremy Lin visits Manny Pacquiao
MANILA, Philippines ? With nearly two weeks left before his highly-anticipated bout against Floyd Mayweather Jr on May 2 (May 3 in Manila), Manny Pacquiao received another surprise visit from a renowned…
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Mayweather will knock out Pacquiao, says UFC star McGregor
MANILA, Philippines - Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) superstar Conor McGregor is one of many people outside of the boxing world with an opinion to share on the long-awaited encounter between Manny Pacquiao…
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Marquez’s coach says no to facing Pacquiao, Mayweather
MANILA, Philippines ? Ignacio ?Nacho? Beristain, the long-time boxing coach of four-division world champion Juan Manuel Marquez, is closing the door on the possibility of his valued pupil crossing paths with either…
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Beristain expects Juan Manuel Marquez to retire
MANILA, Philippines - Ignacio ?Nacho? Beristain says that he expects his pupil - four-division world champion Juan Manuel Marquez - to hang up his gloves for good in the near future. The…
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Mayweather can handle Pacquiao?s southpaw stance, says Hunter
The former BWAA Trainer of the Year says that Mayweather's wins over Zab Judah and Demarcus Corley prove that Floyd can handle southpaws FACE TO FACE. Floyd Mayweather Jr (L) and Manny…
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Mercito Gesta faces Carlos Molina in April
MANILA, Philippines ? Filipino boxer Mercito Gesta now has a date for his return to action as he is booked to face Mexican-American fighter Carlos Molina on April 30 (May 1 in…
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Roach: Pacquiao needs to win every round vs Mayweather
MANILA, Philippines ? Freddie Roach believes Manny Pacquiao should dominate Floyd Mayweather Jr. from start to finish in their long-awaited encounter on May 2 (May 3 in Manila) at the 16,800-seater MGM…
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Mayweather says he sees fear in Pacquiao
MANILA, Philippines ? After receiving a surprising swipe from Manny Pacquiao on national television and social media hours before the super-fight?s press conference in Los Angeles, Floyd Mayweather Jr. responded with his…
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Morales sides with Pacquiao in fight vs Mayweather
Erik Morales (L) gets tagged by Manny Pacquiao of the Philippines (R) during their championship fight for the WBC International super featherweight title at the Thomas & Mack Center in Las Vegas,…
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Ana Julaton wins in boxing return
MANILA, Philippines ? Ana Julaton made a successful return to the boxing ring by outpointing Yolanda Segura in their rematch on Saturday, March 7 (PH Time) at the Hotel Holiday Inn in…
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Pacquiao has punching power edge vs Mayweather, says Guerrero
MANILA, Philippines ? Former world champion Robert Guerrero believes Manny Pacquiao?s punching power would play a pivotal role when the Filipino boxing icon meets Floyd Mayweather Jr. in the ring on May…
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Pacquiao feels slow on third day of training
MANILA, Philippines ? Manny Pacquiao admitted that has not yet fully achieved his signature speed as he concluded his third day of training at Freddie Roach?s Wild Card Gym in Los Angeles,…
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Mayweather has to trade punches with Pacquiao to win, says Tyson
MANILA, Philippines ? Former heavyweight champion Mike Tyson believes that if Floyd Mayweather aims to keep his unblemished record intact against Manny Pacquiao, he has to trade leathers with the Filipino boxing…
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Pacquiao meets Obama at US National Prayer Breakfast
MANILA, Philippines ? Part of his frenzied three-week itinerary that included trips to different cities in the United States, Manny Pacquiao also dropped by Washington, D.C. to attend the annual National Prayer…