Dennis Gasgonia
129 articles · ABS-CBN News
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Experience John Riel Casimero’s ace in Connecticut bout, says analyst
It looks like Filipino bantamweight world champion John Riel Casimero will have to rely mostly on experience once he touches gloves with Duke Micah in Uncasville, Connecticut, on September 26. Although the…
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Jerwin Ancajas bares future plans to move to 118lbs
MANILA -- Jerwin Ancajas has plans to move up in weight in the near future after years of reigning as the IBF junior bantamweight champion. In an interview with Australian promoter Peter…
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ANALYSIS: Why Pacquiao-Golovkin should not happen
Manny Pacquiao taking on Ukraine's Gennady Golovkin would surely be a dream fight for boxing fans. But analyst Ed Tolentino said it will be hard to pull it off because of the…
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Terence Crawford will be tough, entertaining challenge for Pacquiao, says analyst
A possible Manny Pacquiao-Terence Crawford bout could turn out to be a highly entertaining matchup if it pushes through, according to a veteran boxing analyst. "Crawford is a great counter-puncher and a…
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ANALYSIS: What would happen if Pacquiao fights McGregor in boxing match?
If Manny Pacquiao doesn't get that rematch against Floyd Mayweather Jr., then he might just go after the next best thing. This is one of the possible reasons he signed with Paradigm…
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ANALYSIS: Should Pacquiao be wary of Thurman in the fight?s early going?
Manny Pacquiao should expect Keith Thurman to be aggressive right out of the gate, and if Pacquiao survives the early onslaught he has a chance to close the deal late. Some local…
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ANALYSIS: Can purported KO specialist Thurman make quick work of Pacquiao?
Since their world welterweight title clash was announced, undefeated champion Kieth Thurman has insisted he could knock out Manny Pacquiao, even send him into retirement. Thurman?s record somehow backs his words; he…
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What Nietes needs to do to for lucrative bout
Now that he has vacated the WBO junior bantamweight title, Donnie Nietes will have to chase the biggest names of his division for a ?one big fight.? Lawyer and boxing referee Danrex…
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WBO orders Nietes rematch vs Palicte
MANILA -- The WBO has ordered WBO junior bantamweight champion Donnie Nietes and fellow Filipino Aston Palicte to begin their negotiations for a rematch. Palicte, who has settled for a split draw…
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Who holds the key to making Pacquiao-Mayweather 2 a reality?
If people are wondering how plans for the Manny Pacquiao-Floyd Mayweather Jr. sequel are coming along, they should ask the man handling both boxers. ?The key is Al Haymon. Pacquiao joined Haymon?s…
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Donnie Nietes needs to show who?s king in title bout, says trainer
Three-division world champion Donnie Nietes has already learned his lesson from his controversial bout against countryman Aston Palicte. Nietes' trainer Edito Villamor said his boxer vowed never to make the same mistake…
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Why Donnie Nietes needs KO win in New Year?s Eve world-title fight
Donnie Nietes has an excellent chance of becoming a 4-division world champion on New Year?s Eve, according to fight analyst Dennis Principe. The 36-year-old Negrense is set to slug it out with…
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Boxing: Aggression is key for Mark Barriga vs Licona, says analyst
MANILA -- Mark Anthony Barriga will have a bigger chance of winning if he presses the action against fellow mini flyweight Carlos Licona of Mexico in this weekend IBF mini flyweight title…
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In likely US return, Pacquiao to take on Adrien Broner in January
Manny Pacquiao said he?s set to take on Adrien ?The Problem? Broner in January 2019. Although the deal has yet to be finalized, Pacquiao said he is 90 percent sure about the…
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‘Dismal fight’ brought Ancajas closer to Rungvisai bout, says analyst
Many fight fans may not realize it but the "not so pleasing ending" of Jerwin Ancajas' most recent fight could turn out as a blessing in disguise. Ancajas settled for a controversial…
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Why Jerwin Ancajas needs to make Mexican opponent a sitting duck
Although Alejandro Santiago Barrios doesn?t look like a big threat, world champion Jerwin Ancajas will still have to exert effort to score a dominant win against the Mexican challenger. ?He cannot be…
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With experience, shorter Nietes can cut down Aston Palicte to size ? analyst
Aston ?Mighty? Palicte may be the taller fighter, but Donnie ?Ahas? Nietes will surely find ways to work his way around that. Fight analyst Ed Tolentino said what Nietes lacks in size,…
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Wealth of experience gives Pacquiao superior edge over Matthysse: analyst
Lucas Matthysse may be the younger and the heavier-handed fighter, but Manny Pacquiao?s experience against top-caliber boxers gives him a more decisive advantage. Fight analyst Dennis Principe said there?s a huge disparity…
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Analyst points out one Matthysse weakness that Pacquiao can zero in on
On Sunday, Manny Pacquiao will be climbing the boxing ring for the first time since he lost a highly disputed decision to Australia?s Jeff Horn more than a year ago. This time,…
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China’s ‘boxing belt and road’ in Pacquiao vs Matthysse
China's Belt and Road Initiative will be at play in the undercards of the title fight between the Philippines' fighting Senator Manny Pacquiao and Lucas Matthysse of Argentina on Sunday in Malaysia.…