Articles by Emmanuel B. Villaruel

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Banal turns tough test into easy demolition job

CEBU, Philippines - What was expected to be a tough test in preparation for another world title shot turned out to b e an easy demolition jo…

Mon, 26 Mar 2012

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Hidalgo ready to rumble vs Banal

CEBU, Philippines ? Mexican power-puncher Raul ?El Bule? Hidalgo has nothing but words of respect for AJ ?Bazooka? Banal but assured he is r…

Fri, 23 Mar 2012

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Retirement only in my dream - Pacman

CEBU, Philippines ? In a dream, God told him to retire. But it seems Manny Pacquiao won?t heed that Divine calling, for now. The boxing icon…

Thu, 22 Mar 2012

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Tu?acao raring to be world champ again

CEBU ,Philippines ? Comebacking Cebuano boxer Malcolm Tu?acao is itching to be world champion again and hopefully join the elite list of Fil…

Tue, 20 Mar 2012

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Sonsona vows convincing win vs Dominican Rep foe

CEBU, Philippines ? Former WBO super flyweight titlist Marvin Sonsona will be a man on a mission as he slugs it out with Carlos Fulgencio of…

Sat, 17 Mar 2012

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Ana Julaton to defend WBO title in Argentina

CEBU, Philippines - She defended her throne three times already in Canada, United States and Mexico. Now, she is set to invade another unfam…

Thu, 15 Mar 2012

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Suico to make ring comeback

CEBU, Philippines ? Former world title challenger Randy Suico comes out of a 16-month hiatus next month as he fights Japanese Takayuki Hosok…

Wed, 14 Mar 2012

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Casimero gets IBF belt, to defend crown in Cebu

CEBU, Philippines ? Johnriel Casimero finally received his world championship belt one month after winning the IBF light flyweight title tha…

Fri, 09 Mar 2012

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Mayol seeks KO win over Mexican

MANILA, Philippines - Thinking it would be very difficult to win by decision on a hostile turf, Cebuano fighter Rodel ?Batang Mandaue? Mayol…

Thu, 08 Mar 2012

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Kameda brothers of Japan train in Cebu gym

CEBU, Philippines ? The Kameda brothers of Japan ? Koki and Daiki ? are currently in town to train for at least a week at the RWS Gym of Ceb…

Wed, 07 Mar 2012

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Bautista easily dismantles wrong Mexican opponent

TAGBILARAN CITY, Philippines ? Bohol?s pride Rey ?Boom Boom? Bautista easily dismantled ?fake? Mexican rival Genaro Garcia, who was in poor …

Mon, 05 Mar 2012

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Make-or-break fight for Banal vs Mexican

CEBU, Philippines - ALA Boxing Gym stalwart AJ ?Bazooka? Banal will definitely fight for a world title this year, according to ALA Promotion…

Wed, 29 Feb 2012

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'Z' pursues new dream

CEBU, Philippines ? A little over two years since he survived the biggest fight of his life, things are now getting back to normal for retir…

Mon, 27 Feb 2012

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Triumph bittersweet for Casimero

CEBU, Philippines - ? Newly crowned IBF light flyweight champion Johnriel Casimero wept after he arrived at the Mactan International Airport…

Wed, 15 Feb 2012

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"I will beat the best fighter in the world"

CEBU, Philippines - After firing verbal shot at trainer Freddie Roach, Tim Bradley trained his guns next on Manny Pacquiao, telling fans all…

Sun, 12 Feb 2012

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'Boom Boom' offers title tiff to Bohol fans

MANILA, Philippines - Rey ?Boom Boom? Bautista (32-2, 24KOs) has vowed to put on a show his Boholano fans will not forget when he defends hi…

Wed, 08 Feb 2012

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Melindo TKOs Mexican, closes in on Viloria

CEBU, Philippines ? Milan Melindo scored a seventh round TKO win over his Mexican challenger Juan Esquer to retain his WBO Intercontinental …

Mon, 30 Jan 2012

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Salud favors Bradley

CEBU, Philippines - Of all the high-profile fighters being eyed as Manny Pacquiao's next opponent, WBO light welterweight champion Timothy "…

Tue, 24 Jan 2012

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Ni?os KO Team Pacman: M. Lhuillier-backed squad completes semis cast in TOP

CEBU, Philippines ? The M. Lhuillier Kwarta Padala-Cebu Ni?os hit back at the team that halted their previously unbeaten 30-game winning str…

Thu, 26 Aug 2010

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Pacquiao insists on 50/50 split

MANILA, Philippines - Unless a 50/50 purse split will be put in place, a Manny Pacquiao superfight against Floyd Mayweather Jr. will not tak…

Tue, 22 Jun 2010