Friday, 18 September 2026 · Philippines

Nick Giongco

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Barriga, Boholst join hands

In a makeshift gym somewhere in Western Bicutan, Taguig, a veteran of the 2012 London Olympics works out as if he is getting ready to fight …

Wed, 22 Sep 2021
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Gaballo spoils Donaire-Casimero party

Efforts are underway to save the mouth-watering bantamweight unification showdown between Nonito Donaire and John Riel Casimero from being s…

Wed, 22 Sep 2021
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Arum vouches for Pacquiao

Hall of Fame promoter Bob Arum is throwing his full support behind Manny Pacquiao’s bid in the 2022 national elections. The Top Rank chief, …

Tue, 21 Sep 2021
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Manny ring return in doubt

The time and energy needed to run an election campaign are giving Manny Pacquiao second thoughts about making a boxing comeback. “Parang mal…

Tue, 21 Sep 2021
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Man (ny) on a mission

There is a standing offer for Manny Pacquiao to fight again but it would be up to the Filipino legend to decide if he wants to focus mainly …

Mon, 20 Sep 2021
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Casimero camp cries foul

The camp of John Riel Casimero insists the proposed December two-belt bantamweight showdown with Nonito Donaire hangs in the balance. “There…

Mon, 20 Sep 2021
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Casimero ducking Donaire?

Nonito Donaire is twiddling his thumbs waiting for John Riel Casimero to sign his name above the dotted line so they could both get ready fo…

Sat, 18 Sep 2021
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Jerwin grinds on

He is in the thick of training but Jerwin Ancajas has yet to get confirmation about when, where and who he is going to fight next. Holed up …

Thu, 16 Sep 2021
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Pacquiao-Ugas rematch in peril?

It doesn’t look as if Manny Pacquiao will get the opportunity to avenge his loss to Cuban boxer Yordenis Ugas in case the Filipino icon deci…

Wed, 15 Sep 2021
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Pac to the future

I won’t be surprised if Manny Pacquiao decides to go at it one last time. You see, I spoke to him while he was still in quarantine several d…

Wed, 08 Sep 2021
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Tapales trains sans fanfare

Thrice a week, a nondescript Filipino boxer wakes up just before sunrise, dons his training outfit and laces up for the sad and lonely trek …

Tue, 07 Sep 2021
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Thai eatery dodges knockout blow

LOS ANGELES — When Manny Pacquiao wandered into the Wild Card Boxing Club in Hollywood and set up camp at the adjacent Vagabond Inn more tha…

Sun, 05 Sep 2021
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Pacquiao: I’m addicted to training

Manny Pacquiao didn’t respond directly to questions about retirement yesterday afternoon and instead admitted that he may have over-trained …

Fri, 03 Sep 2021
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Tapales not giving up dream

PHOENIX, Arizona — Away from the Wild Card Boxing Club in Los Angeles, a popular hangout of Filipino fighters, former world champion Marlon …

Mon, 30 Aug 2021
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Sean: One for the road

LOS ANGELES — Sean Gibbons’s message to a burning question was short and sweet. “One for the road,” Gibbons said on Thursday. It was a respo…

Sun, 29 Aug 2021
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Pacquiao slows down

LOS ANGELES –”He’s in pain.” That’s what David Sisson said in a text message to a Filipino scribe who wanted to know how Manny Pacquiao spen…

Wed, 25 Aug 2021
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Pacman falls to Heredia anew

LAS VEGAS — The guy who had a hand in Juan Manuel Marquez’s 2012 knockout win over Manny Pacquiao also finds his prints all over Yordenis Ug…

Tue, 24 Aug 2021
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End of an era?

LAS VEGAS — Manny Pacquiao sounded as though he was making his farewell speech moments after failing to turn back the clock Saturday night a…

Mon, 23 Aug 2021