Ed de la Vega, DDS
1,328 articles · PhilBoxing.com
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JUNIOR DOES NOT NEED XYLOCAINE TO NUMB HIS HANDS TO SIGN, OR DOES HE?
Perhaps his hands hurt so bad from fighting all those cherry-picked opponents that he can’t even hold a pen. So why doesn’t Leonard Ellerbe bring out the xylocaine and numb Junior’s hands…
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RESULTS FROM THE HARDROCK LAS VEGAS
Las Vegas, NV:-Golden Promotions and KZ Event Productions in cooperation with Sampson Boxing LLC made up for the canceled January 30th Mosley-Berto Fight at the Mandalay Bay by putting up an exciting…
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HEY SHANE, YOU HAVE A JOB TO DO; LEAVE THE TRASH –TALK TO OTHERS
It’s so amazing how members of the top echelon of the Golden Boy Promotions are self-destructing. In fact, it’s not even funny anymore. It’s a shame it had to happen. GBP has…
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MAYEATHER FOUND ANOTHER CONVENIENT REASON TO CHERRY PICK OPPONENTS
Leonard Ellerbe, an adviser of Mayweather Junior told the Grand Rapids Press that “anyone who fights Mayweather will be subject to random blood testing. Floyd is out in front championing this effort…
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BERTO’S HOMETOWN WOES OPENS DOOR FOR MOSLEY- MAYWEATHER TIFF, BUT WILL JUNIOR TAKE THE CHALLENGE?
Okay enough said about the big fight that was not. Pacquiao has moved on to meet Joshua Clottey at the Cowboys Stadium on March 13th. Now with the recent announcement that Berto’s…
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PACQUIAO HITS L.A.; FLOYD JR CAN NEVER MATCH MANNY’S CHARISMA
Tom Bradley Los Angeles International Airport:- The sleek Philippine Airlines flight direct from Manila bearing the “World’s Best Pound4Pound Boxer” and the current WBO Welterweight champion, Manny Pacquiao, touched down at this…
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THE BURDEN OF PROOF IS ON THE ACCUSER
As a boxing website contributor, I always told myself not to criticize other writers because no one is perfect. But when they come outright with articles accusing athletes of wrong doing without…
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THE “BIG” FIGHT IS OFF, BRING ON FOREMAN!
It was refreshing that they finally put an end to the Mayweather charade! It was just too much and it became boring listening to the chatter coming from Team Mayweather. After all,…
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ATHLETES’ BRAIN INJURIES – LET THE FANS AND PROMOTERS SHARE THE BURDEN
Reading Paul Harasim’s article on the Las Vegas Review Journal regarding athletes’ brain injuries and the burden it places on tax payers is very disconcerting. Boxers put their lives on the line…
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HAPPY NEW YEAR TEAM MAYWEATHER, NOW ENJOY TODDLING IN YOUR OWN MUCK
It was a good day today. And, how could it not be when Manny Pacquiao, the Filipino spitfire finally called their bluff and threw a monkey wrench on the whole Team Mayweather…
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PURSUE THE LAWSUIT AND DONATE THE PROCEEDS TO CHARITY
Enough of being a Mr.Good Guy anymore. Just get on with the lawsuit, Manny! You should pursue the lawsuit against those who allegedly tarnished your reputation such as Mayweather Senior and his…
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MAYWEATHER DEMANDS ARE PURELY OUT OF FEAR
Enough already! Enough of the tenuous statements and allegations being put forward by Team Mayweather and let’s just get on the business of finalizing the details and get on with the damn…
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LET THE MIND GAMES BEGIN!
To borrow the famous quote, “Only in America”, I say: “Only in boxing” where mind games get center attention so much so that they may even lead to cancellation of a fight.…
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PACQUIAO TOLD KONCZ TO GET MAYOL ON THE PACMAN-MAYWEATHER UNDERCARD
Many in the boxing world are familiar with Michael Koncz as being the “liaison” of Team Pacquaio to Top Rank Promotions. Or is it the other way around? That is, Koncz is…
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TEAM MAYWEATHER RAISING A PROBLEM A DAY? HERE’S ONE FOR THEM
Reports indicate that Floyd Mayweather Jr and his camp are raising a problem a day that complicates the on-going negotiations to finalize the biggest fight in our generation. Junior’s camp raised issues…
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REQUIRE MUCH HEAVIER PENALTY FOR COMING IN OVERWEIGHT
What are three million dollars to give away if the purse is 30 million and the projected total earnings much more than that? Peanuts, if I may say. Particularly if the benefit…
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YES, JUNIOR TAKING A DIURETIC GAVE YOU AN ADVANTAGE!
It’s mind boggling to understand Cesar Chavez, Jr’s rationale about the incident that resulted in his positive urine test after his fight with Troy Rowland on the Pacquiao-Cotto undercard last month. According…
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WBC LEGENDS OF BOXING TO HONOR FREDDIE ROACH
Los Angeles, California:- WBC Legends of Boxing in the spirit of the coming Holidays will put together an event at the famed Rudy’s Grill along Pomona Boulevard in this City to honor…
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WBC CHAMP RODEL MAYOL ON THE WAY HOME FOR THE HOLIDAYS
Late this morning, (Tuesday, LA Time) Rodel Mayol and his lovely wife Lira called to inform us that they will be leaving for Manila tonight to visit their folks, show off the…
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MARCH 13th? SAY IT AIN’T SO, MANNY
The whole world is buzzing. The biggest fight ever in our generation is about to happen. But, should it really be so soon? Reports indicate that Bob Arum flew all the way…
