Nick Giongco
3,473 articles · PhilBoxing.com
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Forget 5th fight ? Marquez
By Nick Giongco
Manny Pacquiao should forget about Juan Manuel Marquez pronto. That?s because Marquez is not going to change his mind about giving Pacquiao a chance at redemption despite being offered a hefty purse.…
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?Pacquiao has shown signs of wear, tear?
By Nick Giongco
While admitting that it would be very foolish to take Manny Pacquiao lightly, the trainer of Brandon Rios told the Mexican media that the Filipino has shown signs of wear and tear…
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Pacquiao knows what?s at stake
By Nick Giongco
Manny Pacquiao ?knows what is at stake? in his comeback fight against Brandon Rios on Nov. 24 in Macau, the Filipino fighter?s Canadian adviser said yesterday. Koncz?s statements came on the heels…
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Lainez: A man who knew RP boxing
By Nick Giongco
Ramon Lainez was a master story-teller and he could talk all night long provided the topic is about his favorite subject: boxing. Whether the conversation is on the phone or at his…
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Sabillo?s opponent hits town
By Nick Giongco
Challenger Jorle Estrada logged a total of 12,700 miles just to get here from his hometown in Monteria, Colombia. After layovers in Bogota, Frankfurt and Hong Kong, Estrada found himself in Manila…
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Pacquiao, Rios size each other
By Nick Giongco
Manny Pacquiao and Brandon Rios get to size each other up when Hall of Fame promoter Bob Arum officially presents the two fighters to the international media in Macau on July 27.…
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All set for Pacquiao?s much-awaited return
By Nick Giongco
The stage is set for Manny Pacquiao?s much-awaited comeback fight in Macau as Hall of Fame promoter Bob Arum revealed the itinerary for a six-city Chinese and US press tour and the…
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Odds favor Pacquiao vs Rios
By Nick Giongco
Oddsmakers remain somehow convinced that Manny Pacquiao is far from being damaged goods. The odds for Pacquiao?s Nov. 24 comeback fight in Macau against Brandon Rios is out and the Filipino is…
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MP-JMM fifth fight not feasible
By Nick Giongco
Not even a fifth fight featuring Manny Pacquiao against Juan Manuel Marquez look feasible anymore. With a megabuck matchup with Floyd Mayweather, who returns to the ring on Sept. 12 against Canelo…
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Rios getting ready early
By Nick Giongco
Brandon Rios is embarking on the mother of all training camps. Even though his date with Manny Pacquiao in Macau appears lightyears away, the Mexican-American banger is making sure he answers the…
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Biggest paycheck awaits Pacquiao
By Nick Giongco
From a marketing standpoint, Manny Pacquiao remains a marketable fighter. Hall of Fame promoter Bob Arum said yesterday Pacquiao?s star continues to shine as the Filipino icon is on the verge of…
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Rios is a fearless fighter
By Nick Giongco
Brandon Rios was amused when told that the reason why he was handpicked as Manny Pacquiao?s foe on Nov. 24 in Macau. Rios was chosen as Pacquiao?s comeback opponent for the simple…
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Pacquiao touring
By Nick Giongco
Manny Pacquiao is going on a tour of key Chinese cities in July and another round of stops in the US will follow in September to drumbeat his comeback fight scheduled for…
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Pacman return in November
By Nick Giongco
Manny Pacquiao?s comeback fight has been moved from Oct. 13 to November, Top Rank head Bob Arum said yesterday. Macau would still be the venue. Arum said the month of October is…
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Just the two of us
By Nick Giongco
Manila, Philippines ? There used to be five of them: Manny Pacquiao. Brian Viloria. Nonito Donaire. Johnreil Casimero. Donnie Nietes. Only two Casimero and Nietes remain. In a span of a week,…
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Brian out to steal Thunder
By Nick Giongco
MACAU ? Brian Viloria doesn?t mind playing second fiddle to the show?s main attraction Zou Shiming. But Viloria feels he can steal the thunder when he defends his unified world flyweight title…
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Viloria eager to climb ring
By Nick Giongco
Manila, Philippines ? Brian Viloria is getting impatient and he wants to lay his hands on his gutsy Mexican rival, Juan Francisco Estrada. With their scheduled 12-rounder days away from taking place…
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Koncz to negotiate Pacquiao?s fight
By Nick Giongco
Manila, Philippines ? Manny Pacquiao has given his Canadian adviser Mike Koncz the marching orders to begin exploratory talks with Hall of Fame promoter Bob Arum regarding the staging of his much-awaited…
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Basketball keeps Pacman trim, fit
By Nick Giongco
Manila, Philippines ? It was late in the third quarter when he asked to be substituted and a slender guy with albatross-like arms came in to replace him. Outside the boxing ring,…
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Politics, basketball keep Pacquiao busy
By Nick Giongco
Manila, Philippines ? Manny Pacquiao and Juan Manuel Marquez might find themselves seated next to each other next month in Macau where Hall of Fame promoter Bob Arum is staging a major…