Nick Giongco
3,473 articles · PhilBoxing.com
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Suarez, Barriga carry PH hopes in Incheon
By Nick Giongco
The country?s gold medal hopes in boxing, a sport that is arguably the most prolific for the Philippines in Asian Games competition, will fall on the shoulders of lightweight Charly Suarez and…
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Algieri gets into training mode
By Nick Giongco
Faced with the biggest fight of his career, little-known Chris Algieri is already in training mode for his Nov. 23 clash with Manny Pacquiao. While training camp proper won?t begin until mid-September,…
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Algieri to work on endurance, strength, speed
By Nick Giongco
Strength, endurance and speed. These are the things Chris Algieri will work on as he gets ready to train for the biggest fight of his life: a Nov. 23 showdown with Manny…
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Pacquiao is 14-1 favorite vs Algieri
By Nick Giongco
On paper, it certainly looks like Chris Algieri will have to carry a bladed weapon or a concealed-carry pistol for him to emerge victorious against Manny Pacquiao on Nov. 23 in Macau.…
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Algieri says he?s no Margarito
By Nick Giongco
It?s out of line to compare Mexican puncher Antonio Margarito, says US fighter Chris Algieri, who battles Manny Pacquiao on Nov. 23 in Macau. While they?re almost the same height, Margarito is…
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Algieri is dangerous
By Nick Giongco
Chris Algieri is no household name but he can very well become one if he gets the chance to fight and beat Manny Pacquiao. This early, fight aficionados have expressed their opinion…
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Sonsona rises to No. 4 in WBC ratings
By Nick Giongco
For winning the North American Boxing Federation featherweight crown over the weekend in New York, Marvin Sonsona earned the No. 4 rating in the 126-lb class in the latest rankings released by…
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Argentine wants Pacquiao
By Nick Giongco
Argentine knockout king Luis Carlos Abregu is dying to square off with Filipino star Manny Pacquiao, who is hunting for an opponent for a Nov. 23 fight set in Macau. Abregu, 30,…
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Arum bares plans for Pacman, Donaire
By Nick Giongco
Hall of Fame promoter Bob Arum has already placed the pillars on two major shows being headlined by Manny Pacquiao and Nonito Donaire towards the end of the year. Speaking from New…
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Arum won?t oppose Pacman?s PBA stint
By Nick Giongco
Manila, Philippines ? Manny Pacquiao?s decision to play hoops professionally doesn?t concern Top Rank chief Bob Arum. ?As long as it doesn?t interfere with his boxing, it will be okay for him…
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Donaire signs up
By Nick Giongco
Top Rank head Bob Arum bared yesterday that Donaire and his promotional outfit have reached an agreement to extend their contract until mid-2016. Donaire?s deal with the Las Vegas-based Top Rank will…
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?Marquez won?t be paid much?
By Nick Giongco
Manila, Philippines ? While there remains a clamor for a fifth fight between Manny Pacquiao and Juan Manuel Marquez, the Filipino fighter?s top adviser said Marquez will not get a boost in…
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Pacquiao?s next fight in Macau
By Nick Giongco
Top Rank chief Bob Arum has already a time and date and venue for Manny Pacquiao?s next fight and it?ll happen exactly six months from now. Noontime of Nov. 16 at Cotai-Arena…
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Nietes, Fuentes clash tonight
By Nick Giongco
Filipino champion Donnie Nietes tilted his head upwards and gave his tall and rangy Mexican challenger Moises Fuentes a menacing glare yesterday as the two made the weight for their World Boxing…
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Pacquiao open for 5th fight with Marquez
By Nick Giongco
LOS ANGELES ? Manny Pacquiao relishes the idea of facing his Mexican nemesis Juan Manuel Marquez for the fifth time. Fresh from exacting payback against Tim Bradley in Las Vegas, Pacquiao told…
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Pacquiao to wear No. 17 in PBA campaign
By Nick Giongco
LOS ANGELES ? If everything falls into place, Manny Pacquiao might end up becoming not only as one of the shortest players to ever play hoops in the Philippine Basketball Association (PBA)…
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Pacquiao: ?I?m small for a welterweight?
By Nick Giongco
LOS ANGELES ? Manny Pacquiao has a solid explanation why he hasn?t been sending his opponents to the floor like they were toys. ?I am naturally small for a welterweight,? said Pacquiao…
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Pacquiao: 140 is perfect for me
By Nick Giongco
Los Angeles ? Manny Pacquiao has a solid explanation why he hasn?t been sending his opponents to the floor like they were toys. ?I am naturally small for a welterweight,? said Pacquiao…
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I still have what it takes ? Manny
By Nick Giongco
LOS ANGELES ? Manny Pacquiao believes he has been born again. Less than 24 hours after getting back at Tim Bradley in Las Vegas, Pacquiao expressed excitement over the turn of events…
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It?s up to Floyd
By Nick Giongco
LAS VEGAS ? The boxing world will be seeing more of Manny Pacquiao but it remains fuzzy if the future includes Floyd Mayweather. ?I want to fight two more years,? said Pacquiao…