Nick Giongco
3,473 articles · PhilBoxing.com
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Barriga, Boholst join hands
By Nick Giongco
In a makeshift gym somewhere in Western Bicutan, Taguig, a veteran of the 2012 London Olympics works out as if he is getting ready to fight for a world title. Mark Anthony…
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Gaballo spoils Donaire-Casimero party
By Nick Giongco
Efforts are underway to save the mouth-watering bantamweight unification showdown between Nonito Donaire and John Riel Casimero from being shelved even as another Filipino fighter looms as a potential Donaire foe for…
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Arum vouches for Pacquiao
By Nick Giongco
Hall of Fame promoter Bob Arum is throwing his full support behind Manny Pacquiao’s bid in the 2022 national elections. The Top Rank chief, who promoted the Filipino boxing star for more…
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Manny ring return in doubt
By Nick Giongco
The time and energy needed to run an election campaign are giving Manny Pacquiao second thoughts about making a boxing comeback. “Parang malabo na (It’s unclear),” Pacquiao told Daily Tribune yesterday barely…
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Man (ny) on a mission
By Nick Giongco
There is a standing offer for Manny Pacquiao to fight again but it would be up to the Filipino legend to decide if he wants to focus mainly on politics or give…
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Casimero camp cries foul
By Nick Giongco
The camp of John Riel Casimero insists the proposed December two-belt bantamweight showdown with Nonito Donaire hangs in the balance. “There is no contract,” Casimero’s official representative Sean Gibbons told Daily Tribune…
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Casimero ducking Donaire?
By Nick Giongco
Nonito Donaire is twiddling his thumbs waiting for John Riel Casimero to sign his name above the dotted line so they could both get ready for a mouthwatering December clash. But Casimero…
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Jerwin grinds on
By Nick Giongco
He is in the thick of training but Jerwin Ancajas has yet to get confirmation about when, where and who he is going to fight next. Holed up in Bukidnon, Ancajas is…
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Pacquiao-Ugas rematch in peril?
By Nick Giongco
It doesn’t look as if Manny Pacquiao will get the opportunity to avenge his loss to Cuban boxer Yordenis Ugas in case the Filipino icon decides to fight again. Reports the Daily…
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American publicist talks about lessons he learned from Pacquiao
By Nick Giongco
LOS ANGELES — He’s the guy who is often seen standing right next to Manny Pacquiao during numerous chats with reporters. He is a jolly guy with an infectious laugh and a…
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Buboy tells Manny: Leave in a blaze of glory
By Nick Giongco
Buboy Fernandez believes his boyhood friend Manny Pacquiao deserves a fitting sendoff. “It’s not nice seeing him retire from the sport of boxing coming off a loss,” Fernandez told Daily Tribune on…
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Pac to the future
By Nick Giongco
I won’t be surprised if Manny Pacquiao decides to go at it one last time. You see, I spoke to him while he was still in quarantine several days ago. While he…
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Tapales trains sans fanfare
By Nick Giongco
Thrice a week, a nondescript Filipino boxer wakes up just before sunrise, dons his training outfit and laces up for the sad and lonely trek up Griffith Park in Los Angeles. Several…
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Thai eatery dodges knockout blow
By Nick Giongco
LOS ANGELES — When Manny Pacquiao wandered into the Wild Card Boxing Club in Hollywood and set up camp at the adjacent Vagabond Inn more than 21 years ago, he also began…
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Pacquiao: I’m addicted to training
By Nick Giongco
Manny Pacquiao didn’t respond directly to questions about retirement yesterday afternoon and instead admitted that he may have over-trained when he lost to Yordenis Ugas of Cuba last month in Las Vegas.…
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Tapales not giving up dream
By Nick Giongco
PHOENIX, Arizona — Away from the Wild Card Boxing Club in Los Angeles, a popular hangout of Filipino fighters, former world champion Marlon Tapales religiously works out every single day in the…
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Sean: One for the road
By Nick Giongco
LOS ANGELES — Sean Gibbons’s message to a burning question was short and sweet. “One for the road,” Gibbons said on Thursday. It was a response to speculations that Manny Pacquiao is…
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Pacquiao slows down
By Nick Giongco
LOS ANGELES –”He’s in pain.” That’s what David Sisson said in a text message to a Filipino scribe who wanted to know how Manny Pacquiao spent the first day of the week…
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Pacman falls to Heredia anew
By Nick Giongco
LAS VEGAS — The guy who had a hand in Juan Manuel Marquez’s 2012 knockout win over Manny Pacquiao also finds his prints all over Yordenis Ugas’ upset victory over the Filipino…
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End of an era?
By Nick Giongco
LAS VEGAS — Manny Pacquiao sounded as though he was making his farewell speech moments after failing to turn back the clock Saturday night against Cuban Yordenis Ugas at the T-Mobile Arena.…