Nick Giongco
3,473 articles · PhilBoxing.com
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All-Filipino wars: Imagine the title of Ancajas versus Casimero: For Flag and Country
By Nick Giongco
I have always felt uncomfortable seeing two Filipino fighters slug it out with a world title at stake. Case in point was when Jerwin Ancajas defended the International Boxing Federation (IBF) super-flyweight…
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Backed into a corner: Aldeguer told Villamor not to worry about his cut because he didn’t want to deduct even a single cent.
By Nick Giongco
While it was Manny Pacquiao who brought me to the MGM Grand in Las Vegas countless times, it was ALA Boxing that took me there the very first time back when I…
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On the bubble
By Nick Giongco
The air had an earthy scent while the leaves rustled on the pavement, scratching and scraping against each other as the cool wind blew to signal the onset of rain. It was…
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Marcial debuts in ‘monster card’ in October
By Nick Giongco
Newly-signed Olympic boxer Eumir Marcial should find himself on board a US-bound jet by next month to set the stage for his long awaited professional debut. “I am looking at getting Eumir…
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Freddie Roach-Eumir Felix Marcial teamup could happen
By Nick Giongco
US boxing man Sean Gibbons is looking to walk the tried-and-tested path toward greatness. He is taking a page from Manny Pacquiao’s storied career by sending prized recruit Eumir Marcial to Freddie…
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Coaches Freddie Roach, Justin Fortune start work with Filipino boxer Mark Magsayo
By Nick Giongco
The process of whipping Mark Magsayo into shape has kicked in after Hall of Fame trainer Freddie Roach, conditioning coach Justin Fortune and the top Filipino featherweight finally joined hands together in…
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KO artist Magsayo lands in LA
By Nick Giongco
Hot prospect Mark ‘Magnific’ Magsayo took a giant leap towards securing a fight in the US to join a growing list of Filipino fighters being signed up to sustain the sports’ resurrection…
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Another Pinoy boxer tries luck in Vegas
By Nick Giongco
Filipino fighter Mark Bernaldez tries to turn up the heat on Friday when he meets unbeaten American stylist Albert Bell in an eight-round lightweight match at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas.…
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‘Pacman’ the dog dies in freak accident in GenSan
By Nick Giongco
“Pacman” the dog, who served as Manny Pacquiao’s sidekick and running mate for over a decade, died after accidentally being ran over by a car driven by the boxing champion’s close aide…
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Goma sets condition for Casimero’s Ormoc return
By Nick Giongco
Ormoc City Mayor Richard Gomez will not prevent world boxing champion John Riel Casimero from returning provided that the fighter follows strict quarantine procedures of the city. Casimero, who hails from Ormoc…
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The day Manny Pacquiao stopped Lehlo Ledwaba and introduced himself to the world
By Nick Giongco
It was a story he never got tired of telling over and over whenever some guy asked him to recall Manny Pacquiao’s landmark US debut on June 23, 2001. Manny Pacquiao beams…
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Another GenSan boxer eyes stardom
By Nick Giongco
Super-featherweight Mark Bernaldez, a stablemate of new sensation Mike Plania, becomes the second Filipino fighter to enter the ring during the coronavirus era when he faces Albert Bell of the US in…
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Bob Arum picks Manny Pacquiao, Sugar Ray Leonard as having best handspeed
By Nick Giongco
Hall of Fame promoter Bob Arum considers Manny Pacquiao and Sugar Ray Leonard as the fighters with the greatest handspeeds in the history of boxing. In a video chat among World Boxing…
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Bahrain fight for Pacquiao?
By Nick Giongco
Oil-rich Bahrain could end up hosting one of boxing’s biggest fights before the end of 2020. Hall of Fame promoter Bob Arum said Top Rank is in “serious talks” with Bahrain in…
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Manny Pacquiao looking forward to 2021 clash with Floyd Mayweather
By Nick Giongco
While 2020 holds little promise for a fight, 2021 looms as a blockbuster possibility for Manny Pacquiao. With major sports on hold owing to the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, Pacquiao has began the…
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Tuñacao recalls day he avenged Pacquiao’s loss
By Nick Giongco
Exactly 20 years ago today (May 19) in Udonthani, a Thai city near the Laos border, the biggest vendetta in Philippine boxing history took place when Malcolm Tuñacao beat up the guy…
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16 years ago today, Manny Pacquiao almost gobbles up Juan Manuel Marquez
By Nick Giongco
Sixteen years ago today, May 8, a world title fight in Las Vegas helped define the career not only of Manny Pacquiao but even that of his fierce Mexican adversary Juan Manuel…
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Plan B on the pipeline for world boxing champions John Riel Casimero, Jerwin Ancajas
By Nick Giongco
The next best options for Filipino world champions John Riel Casimero and Jerwin Ancajas need to be found after their scheduled fights were put on the freezer by Hall of Fame promoter…
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Manny Pacquiao brushes off thoughts of fighting before empty arena
By Nick Giongco
Manny Pacquiao dismissed the thought, much the same way he did many of his opponents on the way to winning world titles in eight different weight categories. “Ayokong isipin ‘yan,” said Pacquiao…
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Former boxing champ moonlights as caregiver in US
By Nick Giongco
Former world champion boxer Rodel Mayol isn’t struggling to make a living in the US even in these hard and trying times. But to say that Mayol is living the American dream…