Nick Giongco
3,473 articles · PhilBoxing.com
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Pacquiao asks Top Rank for $20-M purse
By Nick Giongco
Sen. Manny Pacquiao wants to resurface in late-April for a guaranteed purse of $20-million against undefeated American Terence Crawford. ?If it?s Crawford that Top Rank wants for Manny Pacquiao, then we?ll fight…
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Ancajas intensifies buildup for defense
By Nick Giongco
Jerwin Ancajas has stepped up his preparation for the first defense of the International Boxing Federation (IBF) super-flyweight crown later this month in Macau. Even during the holidays, the southpaw Ancajas showed…
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Last hurrah for Manny?
By Nick Giongco
As in the last 15 years, Manny Pacquiao was the face of Philippine boxing in 2016 as the fighting senator continued to turn back the hands of time by crowning himself as…
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Arum set for meeting with Pacquiao
By Nick Giongco
Hall of Fame promoter Bob Arum is travelling to Manila soon to determine what?s on the horizon for Manny Pacquiao, whose next fight has been pushed back to late-June 2017. The date…
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BOXING: Pacquiao can still deliver a punch
By Nick Giongco
As in the last 15 years, Manny Pacquiao was the face of Philippine boxing in 2016 as he continued to turn back the hands of time by crowning himself as the World…
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Nietes faces Thai for vacant IBF ?fly? crown
By Nick Giongco
Former world minimumweight and light-fly champion Donnie Nietes will fight for the International Boxing Federation (IBF) flyweight title vacated by fellow Cebu-based puncher Johnriel Casimero. Nietes (39-1-4 with 22 KOs) has been…
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Nietes feels Zou scared to death
By Nick Giongco
Two-division world title holder Donnie Nietes believes reigning World Boxing Organization (WBO) flyweight champion Zou Shiming of China doesn?t want to have anything to do with him. ?I feel that he doesn?t…
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Pacquiao may face Crawford in April
By Nick Giongco
Hall of Fame promoter Bob Arum would like to see how Terence Crawford looks this weekend before deciding if the undefeated American fighter is a mouth-watering opponent for Manny Pacquiao in April…
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Modest PPV figures seen in Pacquiao fight
By Nick Giongco
Hall of Fame promoter Bob Arum said yesterday that the much-awaited pay-per-view numbers of Manny Pacquiao?s recent victory over Jessie Vargas in Las Vegas will be known Friday (Saturday in the Manila)…
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Koncz: Fans want rematch
By Nick Giongco
LOS ANGELES ? The camp of Manny Pacquiao admitted that a rematch with Floyd Mayweather Jr. is the best fight out there but there are still plenty of mouthwatering options on the…
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Vargas out to end Pacquiao?s era
By Nick Giongco
LAS VEGAS ? Jessie Vargas beamed with pride moments after the official weighin Friday, acting and sounding very much like somebody who is on the cusp of becoming a superstar. On the…
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Pacquiao, as usual, impresses Roach
By Nick Giongco
Las Vegas ? Manny Pacquiao showcased an arsenal of devastating blows Monday during his last sparring session with Freddie Roach in Los Angeles as all signs point to an electrifying win by…
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Pacquiao entourage hit by bad economy
By Nick Giongco
Las Vegas ? A 54-seater bus emblazoned with huge images of Manny Pacquiao on both sides made the lonely 300-mile trip from Los Angeles Monday with just about 20 passengers on board.…
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Pacquiao going toe-to-toe withVargas
By Nick Giongco
Los Angeles ? Manny Pacquiao is willing to play the waiting game next week but relishes the idea of going toe-to-toe with Jessie Vargas as he looks forward to a rousing ending…
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Kalabaw lang ang tumatanda ? Manny
By Nick Giongco
LOS ANGELES ? Manny Pacquiao, who turns a ripe 38 on Dec. 17, dismissed that age is fast catching up on him, telling Manila-based interviewers on Saturday he hasn?t lost a step…
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Pacquiao hits ?100%? form, insists age is just a number
By Nick Giongco
Los Angeles, California ? Manny Pacquiao, who turns a ripe 38 on December 17, dismissed that age is fast catching up on him, telling Manila-based interviewers on Saturday (yesterday in Manila) he…
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Vargas says fight in the bag
By Nick Giongco
Jessie Vargas believes he is on the cusp of stardom and Nov. 5 is going to be his coronation night and a sad ending to Manny Pacquiao?s legendary career. Speaking from his…
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Vargas: I?ve got Pacquiao all figured out
By Nick Giongco
Jessie Vargas believes he is on the cusp of stardom and Nov. 5 is going to be his coronation night and a sad ending to Manny Pacquiao?s legendary career. Speaking from his…
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Koncz: Pacman is ready to go
By Nick Giongco
Manny Pacquiao was ruthless and back to his old fiery self in the days leading up to his departure for the US, according to the Filipino?s Canadian adviser Mike Koncz. ?He was…
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Sharp pain in right calf bothers Pacquiao a bit
By Nick Giongco
Sen. Manny Pacquiao shook off the flu virus that sidelined him during the weekend after an intense workout Tuesday night for his buildup for the Nov. 5 clash with Jessie Vargas in…