Dennis Gasgonia
129 articles · ABS-CBN News
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Boxing: Conditioning, timing crucial in Melindo’s title defense
Now that he?s made weight, Milan Melindo will face the daunting task of defending his IBF junior flyweight title against a highly prolific puncher in Hekkie ?Hexecutioner? Budler of South Africa on…
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Boxing: Champ Milan Melindo’s camp won’t be sucked into ‘psywar’
The camp of world junior-flyweight king Milan Melindo has already heard of Hekkie Budler?s pronouncements, but it won't make a big deal out of them. Coach Edito ?ALA? Villamor shrugged off statements…
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The reason why Pacquiao needs to refuse ‘lucrative’ Jeff Horn rematch
Manny Pacquiao's controversial upset loss to Jeff Horn over the weekend might have been a letdown, but there's one upside to it, one boxing analyst believes. "A rematch will definitely end up…
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Pacquiao should’ve won, scores should’ve been closer: Analyst
But Pacquiao showed his age in fight Manny Pacquiao is the rightful winner of the "Battle in Brisbane" contrary to the judges' decision that awarded the world welterweight crown to Australia's Jeff…
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World title, future on the line as Pacquiao laces up for ‘Battle of Brisbane’
Freddie Roach believes Manny Pacquiao will make his bout with Jeff Horn "short and sweet," even though it's been a long while since Pacquiao pulled off a stoppage victory. But if the…
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Pacquiao trainer on moving fight preparations to GenSan: ‘You can’t be afraid’
MANILA ? Manny Pacquiao is moving his training camp to General Santos City, where he will begin the second phase of his preparations for his welterweight title bout against Jeff Horn. His…
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Freddie Roach?s one wish? See Pacquiao knock out guys again
MANILA ? Can Manny Pacquiao make short work of Jeff Horn?Freddie Roach, Pacquiao?s long-time trainer, doesn?t think so. ?I don?t expect short fights anymore with Manny. He hasn?t got a knockout in…
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After setback at the scales, Marlon Tapales should move up in weight
MANILA ? Marlon Tapales should strongly consider moving up in weight after losing the world bantamweight title on the scales, a boxing analyst has suggested. Ed Tolentino said that apparently Tapales? body…
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Pacquiao needs to prove he hasn’t ‘lost that glovin’ feeling,’ fight analyst says
Manny Pacquiao's camp knows there?s a pressing need for him to produce a jaw-dropping knockout victory to regain fans? interest for a rematch against Floyd Mayweather Jr. Pacquiao, who rose to superstardom…
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Amir Khan offers best chance for Pacquiao to end KO-less drought, analyst says
MANILA ? Manny Pacquiao may finally get the knockout victory that has eluded him for years when he exchanges shots with Amir Khan. Khan, a former unified light-welterweight world champion, is known…
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KO victory not far-fetched for ‘tactician’ Jerwin Ancajas
MANILA ? With his talent and ring smarts, world junior bantamweight champion Jerwin Ancajas should have no problem defending his crown against Mexico?s Jose Alfredo Rodriguez this weekend, fight analyst Ed Tolentino…
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Boxing: World champion Marlon Tapales needs to fix ?wild? fighting style
Marlon Tapales will have more victories in the ring but nothing will probably be as dramatic as the one he pulled off in July 2016. Tapales was knocked down twice in the…
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Boxing: Expect a busy 2017 for three Filipino champions, analyst says
MANILA ? 2016 has certainly been a good year for Filipino champions not named Manny Pacquiao. Donnie ?Ahas? Nietes retained his WBO and RING light flyweight crowns via a fifth round stoppage…
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Boxing analyst picks Mark Magsayo’s TKO win local fight of the year
MANILA ? This year saw some great fights starring Filipino champions. There was the "farewell" bout by Manny Pacquiao in April, where the pride of General Santos City decked Timothy Bradley twice…
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Why Arum is glad Pacquiao-Floyd fight is pushing through
MANILA, Philippines ? Top Rank Inc.?s Bob Arum is relieved that the super fight everyone is talking about is finally pushing through. Not only did he close the deal for his prized…
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Pacquiao-Bradley rematch: Repeat or revenge?
Rematch will be ?repeat or revenge?, says analyst MANILA, Philippines ? WBO welterweight titlist Timothy Bradley Jr. will face a dilemma when he squares off against Manny Pacquiao for the second time…
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Is Floyd setting up 2015 bout with Pacquiao?
MANILA, Philippines ? Is Floyd Mayweather Jr. setting the stage for a possible mega bout with Manny Pacquiao in 2015? This seems to be the case, according to boxing analyst Ed Tolentino,…
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Tax lien on Pacquiao’s US properties lifted
MANILA, Philippines ? The tax lien issued on Manny Pacquiao?s financial assets in the United States has already been lifted, according to the boxer?s lawyer. Atty. Tranquil Salvador, one of the guests…
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Pacquiao still undecided on next foe
MANILA, Philippines ? Manny Pacquiao has decided to enjoy the holidays with his family first before getting down to business of choosing who will be his next opponent. The boxing superstar was…
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Pacquiao forced to ride MRT to reach ABS-CBN
MANILA (2nd UPDATE) -- Not even the rains, flood and traffic could stop Manny Pacquiao from attending a Christian fellowship. The fighting congressman was forced to take the Metro Rail Transit (MRT)…