Ed de la Vega, DDS
1,328 articles · PhilBoxing.com
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The Bautista and Banal Fights- How Philboxing Was First with the News and Photos
While many simply enjoyed reading the articles posted on this site about the recent exploits of two ALA Boys in Las Vegas, only a few ever wondered and cared to ask how…
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Julaton Goes for Higher Ranking
Ana “The Hurricane” Julaton, the Filipino featherweight from the Bay Area in Northern California who boxes as an amateur will be going up the ring on May 5th in an attempt to…
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Bautista-Banal Update
I just got off the phone with Edito ALA Villamor, who together with Rey ?Boom Boom? Bautista and AJ ?Bazooka? Banal are in Puerto Rico training with the famed world champion, Oscar…
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Do you believe in d?j? vu?
They say that lightning never strikes on the same place twice. Others say, “Love is lovelier the second time around”. With that in mind, I ask: Do you believe in d?j? vu?…
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The Head Butt That Hastened Solis’s Downfall
Canoga Park, CA -- Before the much-hyped Pacquiao-Solis “Blaze of Glory” at the Alamodome in San Antonio, Texas last Saturday, many pundits and common boxing fans predicted that Pacquiao will end his…
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Pacquiao KO’s Solis in 8, Who’s Next?
San Antonio, Texas -- Manny “Pacman” Pacquiao, tonight at the Alamodome in this historic Texas city, KO’d Jorge Solis of Mexico after 8 short rounds to retain his WBC International Super featherweight…
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Pacquiao and his belief in good luck charms
Since I was a kid growing up in the Philippines I have always heard of folks who firmly believe in good luck charms. Manny Pacquiao is no different from all those folks.…
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The Pacman Breaks Camp, All Set to Blaze New Glory!
LOS ANGELES -- Manny Pacquiao, after spending full three weeks in LA had his final training day today and immediately broke camp. He then gave instructions for his team to prepare to…
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Jorge Solis Finally Shows Up!
Canoga Park, CA -- I received Top Rank?s email last night indicating that Jorge Solis, the Pacquiao foe from Mexico will be at the Pound4Pound Gym today (Thursday, April 5th, LA time)…
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Jhonny Gonzales Wins Arizona Tiff with Pacheco
Tucson, Arizona -- WBO bantamweight champion Jhonny Gonzales, the 26 year old fighter from Pachuca, Mexico just moments ago won via a convincing 9th round TKO over Irene Pacheco, a veteran southpaw…
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Pacquiao fitted with a new mouth guard
When Manny Pacquiao gets in the ring, all the details leading to the fight are meticulously taken cared of. Take for instance, his mouth guard, a protective devise that reduces the possibility…
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Banal’s first day at the Wildcard Gym
LOS ANGELES -- AJ “Bazooka” Banal, the young prospect from the famed ALA Gym, today finally achieved one of his dreams: to train at the Wildcard Gym in Hollywood, much like his…
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THE ALA BOYS ARE IN TOWN!
LOS ANGELES--Moments ago, two young gladiators who are the pride of the famed ALA Gym in Cebu, Rey “Boom Boom” Bautista and AJ “Bazooka” Banal arrived in Los Angeles in preparation for…
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Pacman fully focused, even on small details
At the “Moment of Truth” Promotions held at Cebu City last month, Manny Pacquiao upon seeing me, cordially extended a nice friendly greetings. “Hi Doc, kumusta ka. Kelan ka dumating?” That recognition…
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“De Nuevo” — Solis Again a No Show at Today’s Announced Press Meeting
Canoga Park, CA-Yesterday, I asked the staff to re-schedule my patients so I can be at the Wildcard Gym today to take photos of Jorge Solis, the April 14th Mexican foe of…
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Blaze of Glory? Solis is a No-Show!
West Hollywood, California -- What is so difficult to comprehend is the fact that boxers involved in big promotions suffer from issues concerning “visas”. Isn’t it the responsibility of the promoters and…
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Ponce de Leon Retains Title Via Unpopular Decision Win Against Pe?alosa
Las Vegas -- Daniel Ponce de Leon, the fistic terror from Chihuahua, Mexico proved once more that indeed, size, power and a little help from the judges make a hell of a…
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Disodado Gabi KO’s Columbian Foe Antonio Cochero
Las Vegas -- Diosdado Gabi, (29-3-1, 21 KO) the tiny but mighty dynamite from Davao City did very well last night at the Mandalay Bay Events Center. He won via a 2nd…
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Breaking News: Mandalay Bay Book Makers Pull Out Ponce de Leon-Penalosa Odds
Las Vegas--The book-makers at the Mandalay Bay Sportsbook, tonight (March 16th) in their ultimate wisdom decided to pull out the betting line on the Ponce de Leon-Penalosa WBC Super bantamweight title fight…
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‘Fearless’ Headliners Make Weight (with photos)
Las Vegas, Nevada -- Just moments ago, the main combatants for this weekend’s boxing extravaganza dubbed as “Fearless -- the WBC Super Featherweight Championship” put together by the Golden Boy Promotions, easily…
