Delfin Dioquino
9 articles · Rappler
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Tapales falls in 10th as Inoue unifies super bantam with TKO win
MANILA, Philippines – Marlon Tapales’ bid to become the first Filipino undisputed champion came to a rather harsh end at the hands of Japanese star Naoya Inoue. Tapales lasted 10 rounds, but…
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Ancajas falls to Martinez anew, fails to regain IBF crown
Jerwin Ancajas succumbs to Fernando Martinez for the second straight time in their battle for the IBF super flyweight belt MANILA, Philippines – The Philippines remains without a boxing world champion as…
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Nietes seeks ‘greatest victory’ in rematch vs Ioka for WBO belt
Donnie Nietes, 40, aims to reclaim his status as world champion as he tries to wrest the WBO super flyweight belt from Kazuto Ioka MANILA, Philippines – At 40, Donnie Nietes feels…
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Manny Pacquiao collaborates with Mobile Legends for epic skin
Manny Pacquiao will officially grace the Land of the Dawn. The Filipino boxing icon is set to have his own skin in Mobile Legends: Bang Bang for the hero Paquito, which is…
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What does ‘champion in recess’ mean for Pacquiao?
MANILA, PHILIPPINES The WBA designates Manny Pacquiao as 'champion in recess' after failing to defend his welterweight belt since winning it in July 2019 The World Boxing Association (WBA) recently stripped Filipino…
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Spence names Pacquiao as potential foe in boxing return
MANILA, Philippines – Welterweight champion Errol Spence Jr named Manny Pacquiao as one of his "realistic goals" for his next 3 fights as he returns to the ring after being sidelined for…
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After lopsided win, 40-year-old Pacquiao says career not over
MANILA, Philippines ? A 40-year-old Manny Pacquiao has now more reasons to continue with his boxing career. Boxing's only eight-division world champion put up a masterclass in a lopsided unanimous decision win…
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Ring warriors: Filipino boxing world champions of 2018
MANILA, Philippines ? Filipinos have time and again proven they can thrive in the international boxing scene, and it was the same case in 2018 with some crowning themselves as new champions…
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Jerwin Ancajas retains IBF belt via split draw
MANILA, Philippines ? Jerwin Ancajas struggled in his sixth title defense but nonetheless remained as the International Boxing Federation (IBF) super flyweight king. The Filipino champion figured in a split draw with…