Randolph B. Leongson
6 articles · Philippine Daily Inquirer
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For gold to be in the bag, Nesthy Petecio must score a finish
FOR Nesthy Petecio to capture the Philippines' first-ever Olympic gold medal in boxing, she can't just be good -- she has to be great. And being great means accomplishing what every boxer…
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Ancajas: Next Manny Pacquiao hasn?t been born yet
With his recent success, Jerwin Ancajas has not been able to escape comparisons to boxing great Manny Pacquiao. While the soft-spoken boxer is flattered to be mentioned in the same breath as…
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Pacquiao urges fans to stop anti-Nike protests
Manny Pacquiao has urged his fans to stop their protests against Nike after a video that has gone viral shows a group in Cebu burning a pile of the apparel giant?s shoes.…
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World class golfer, boxing champs share spotlight at PSA Awards night
Golfer Miguel Tabuena and boxers Donnie Nietes and Nonito Donaire Jr. shared the spotlight Saturday night as the three were named as Athletes of the Year by the Philippine Sportswriters Association ?To…
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Marketability the clincher for Pacquiao-Bradley III
At the end of the day, money matters. Top Rank boss Bob Arum explained that marketability was the biggest factor when WBO welterweight titlist Timothy Bradley was picked over WBO junior welterweight…
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Pacquiao feeling better, may be back in ring in 2016?Arum
Top Rank promoter Bob Arum said he expected eight-division boxing world champion Manny Pacquiao to see action again in the first half of 2016. In a report on ESPN, the long-time kingmaker…