Emmanuel B. Villaruel
505 articles · PhilBoxing.com
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CPDRC inmates flaunt boxing skills inside jail
CEBU, Philippines ? The Cebu Provincial Rehabilitation and Detention Center gained worldwide acclaim for its dancing inmates. It might as well produce another set of world-class talents in the future, this time…
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ALA Promotions gears up for US debut, Dubai show
CEBU, Philippines - Cebu's world-renowned ALA Promotions through its hardworking CEO and President Michael P. Aldeguer is tirelessly and painstakingly working on two major international events that include their much-awaited maiden venture…
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Despite loss, Pacquiao still a big boost to ?Pinoy Pride?
LAS VEGAS ? ALA Promotions President and CEO Michael P. Aldeguer said Manny Pacquiao is still, and will always be a pride of the entire Filipino nation despite falling short in his…
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Pacquiao vs Mayweather: This is it
LAS VEGAS ? Judgment day beckons for two great fighters seeking greater glory to be the greatest boxer of their era. After a furious exchange of verbal blows that commenced long before…
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FIFTY SHADES OF PACQUIAO
Manny Pacquiao's 'from rags to riches story' is one for the books. A truly inspiring tale of a man who rose from extreme poverty to being one of the wealthiest athletes in…
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?Pinoy Pride? returns to Dubai
CEBU, Philippines - Their first venture abroad was so successful that it richly deserves a follow-up. ALA Promotions President and CEO Michael P. Aldeguer confirmed yesterday that their blockbuster "Pinoy Pride" boxing…
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How they fare against common foes: A look at some of Pacquiao and Mayweather’s most memorable fights
CEBU, Philippines ? The boxing world is literally at a standstill, with the fans eagerly waiting for the megabuck showdown between Manny Pacquiao and Floyd Mayweather, Jr. that is considered a lock…
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Donaire vows to be better, smarter
CEBU, Philippines ? He suffered a gut-wrenching defeat in his previous bout, but former five-division world champion Nonito "The Filipino Flash" Donaire (33-2, 21KOs) firmly believes that he still has a bright…
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Melindo vows to make most of second chance
CEBU, Philippines - Milan ?El Metodico? Melindo faltered in his first world title shot. It was a humbling experience he could hardly accept at first. Not because it tarnished his once squeaky-clean…
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Singwangcha fighters take centerstage: ?Pinaksitay sa Talisay? tonight
CEBU, Philippines - Cebuano boxing aficionados will be treated to another action-packed show as five Singwangcha ring gladiators take centerstage in the "Pinaksitay sa Talisay" fightcard that will start at 7:00 tonight…
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Biggest event in Cebu boxing history: Two-time world champ Nietes eyes piece of history in Pinoy Pride 28 on Nov. 15
On the heels of their highly successful maiden overseas venture in Dubai, ALA Promotions International and its television partner ABS-CBN Sports have already set up the stage for another blockbuster show that…
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Boyose Singwangcha gets new foe for ABF title fight in Talisay
CEBU, Philippines - Undefeated super featherweight prospect Boyose A. Singwangcha will take on a new opponent in the main event of another slambang slugfest bankrolled by Naris/Wakee Promotions on August 2 at…
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Pe?alosa says Pacquiao will go for knockout win
CEBU, Philippines - Filipino ring star Manny Pacquiao was dominant and impressive in his one-sided demolition of Brandon Rios in his comeback fight last year in Macau. But for Gerry Pe?alosa, Pacquiao's…
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Melindo in career defining fight
CEBU, Philippines - Undefeated ALA Boxing Gym star Milan ?El Metodico? Melindo (29-0, 12KOs) faces a career-defining fight as he challenges Mexican double world champion Juan Francisco Estrada (24-2, 18KOs) for the…
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Bautista bears tough mission
CEBU, Philippines - ALA Promotions President and CEO Michael P. Aldeguer yesterday said Rey "Boom Boom" Bautista's upcoming fight against Mexican brawler Josel "El Negro" Ramirez is a chance for their prized…
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WBO crown motivates Sabillo to train harder, fight tougher
CEBU, Philippines - Undefeated ALA Boxing Gym stalwart Merlito "Tiger" Sabillo said the interim WBO minimumweight title he won recently in Colombia now serves as his chief driving force to train even…
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Valero seeks redemption
CEBU, Philippines - Topbills "Champions of the Future" boxfest in Liloan this Saturday Filipino flyweight contender Gerpaul "TI Yamagata" Valero seeks no less than redemption when he slugs it out with Jovylito…
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Nietes retains crown via majority draw
CEBU CITY, Philippines ? Donnie ?Ahas? Nietes escaped with a 12-round majority draw against Mexican Moises Fuentes and kept the WBO light flyweight crown in the Pinoy Pride XVIII: World Champion vs…
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Nietes, Fuentes going for knockout
MANILA, Philippines - Donnie ?Ahas? Nietes yesterday vowed to go all-out for a knockout win when he defends his WBO light flyweight title against fellow world champion Moises Fuentes of Mexico in…
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Nietes will fall ? Fuentes
CEBU, Philippines ? Mexican fighter Moises Fuentes yesterday vowed to stop Filipino rival Donnie Nietes four days before their showdown topbilling the ?Pinoy Pride XVIII: World Champion vs World Champion? fightcard Saturday…
