Gerry Ramos
256 articles · Journal Group
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Jonathan Penalosa, part of famed boxing clan, succumbs to cancer
By Gerry Ramos
FORMER world title challenger Jonathan Penalosa died on Monday night after suffering from stage four colon cancer. He was 57. Two-time world champion Gerry Penalosa confirmed the passing away of his older…
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Astrolabio out to shock the world in duel with WBC champ Nakatani
By Gerry Ramos
VINCENT Astrolabio had overcome adversities in the past- and he’s confident he’ll be able to overcome his toughest test now staring him straight in the eyes. The Filipino challenger comes in as…
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Trainer hoping dispirited Ancajas would soon get back on his feet
By Gerry Ramos
JERWIN Ancajas took his latest loss against Fernando Martinez so hard the future is uncertain right now for the former world champion. Trainer Joven Jimenez said he's just letting Ancajas clear the…
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Jerwin Ancajas, Fernando Martinez easily make weight for title rematch
By Gerry Ramos
JERWIN Ancajas has no problem overcoming his battle on the scales. Now, he takes care of business inside the ring. The 30-year-old Filipino bids to regain his IBF super-flyweight title as he…
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Ready for rematch: Naoya Inoue, Nonito Donaire easily make weight
By Gerry Ramos
THE long-awaited rematch is on. Nonito Donaire Jr. and Naoya Inoue both made weight on Monday, paving the way for their highly-anticipated unification bantamweight match at the Saitama Super Arena in Japan.…
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Johnriel Casimero joining Nonito Donaire at Probellum?
By Gerry Ramos
IS Johnriel Casimero set to join Nonito Donaire Jr at Probellum? The controversial reigning WBO bantamweight champion posted on Instagram a photo of him over dinner with Donaire, who holds the WBC…
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Mark Magsayo ready to face anybody as Gary Russell keen on rematch
By Gerry Ramos
MARK Magsayo declared he’s ready to take on all comers now that he’s the WBC featherweight champion, possibly even a rematch with former title holder Gary Russell Jr. What's next for Mark…
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Magsayo called a ‘bum’ as Pinoy caught in Russell-Haney crossfire
By Gerry Ramos
REIGNING WBC lightweight title holder Devin Haney got a lot of flak for referring to newly-crowned world featherweight champion Mark Magsayo as a ‘bum.’ Haney made the short but offending word on…
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Magsayo not taking chances despite Russell weight problem
By Gerry Ramos
GARY Russell Jr. overcame an initial concern on Friday in New Jersey (Saturday, Manila time) when he made weight on his second attempt at the scale 24 hours before he stakes his…
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Magsayo vows to bring ‘warrior mentality’ to WBC title fight vs Russell
By Gerry Ramos
IT’S a long time coming for Mark Magsayo. And now that it’s finally here, the mandatory challenger to the WBC featherweight title of Gary Russell Jr. vowed to make the most out…
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Russell admits nursing ‘slight injury’ heading to fight vs Magsayo
By Gerry Ramos
REIGNING WBC featherweight champion Gary Russell disclosed he’s nursing a slight injury and won’t be in 100-percent shape for his mandatory title defense against Mark Magsayo on Sunday (Manila time). Mark Magsayo…
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Magsayo brimming with confidence in lead-up to Russell title fight
By Gerry Ramos
MARK Magsayo is now in Atlantic City, New Jersey in time for fight week of his WBC featherweight championship bout against reigning champion Gary Russell on Sunday (Manila time). The unbeaten Filipino…
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Mark Magsayo raring to prove he’s best ‘featherweight’ in the world
By Gerry Ramos
MARK Magsayo is cautious but confident that he’ll be crowned world champion for the first time two weeks from now. The unbeaten Filipino guaranteed a victory against Gary Russell Jr. in their…
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Inoue won’t be taken by Casimero antics: ‘I lost interest in this guy’
By Gerry Ramos
UNBEATEN Japanese champion Naoya Inoue wants no piece of Johnriel Casimero even if the brash-talking Filipino remains the WBO bantamweight title holder. The 26-year-old Inoue took to social media in expressing his…
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Mama hopes to make up for Casimero absence, seeks IBF flyweight crown
By Gerry Ramos
WITH Johnriel Casimero out of the picture, Jayson Mama and Donnie Nietes are left to carry the Philippine flag in Dubai Saturday night. Mama vies for the IBF flyweight crown against reigning…
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Casimero stripped of world title ahead of Dubai fight vs Butler: source
By Gerry Ramos
JOHNRIEL Casimero lost his WBO bantamweight title outside of the ring, sources bared on Friday. The 31-year-old Filipino was stripped of his title after being forced to back out of his mandatory…
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Casimero arrives in Dubai for title defense vs Butler
By Gerry Ramos
JOHNRIEL Casimero is now in Dubai for his defense of the WBO bantamweight crown against Paul Butler this weekend at the Coca-Cola Arena. After a grueling trip from the US all the…
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Pacquiao starts receiving guests again as wounds heal
By Gerry Ramos
HOLLYWOOD — Manny Pacquiao is slowly shaking off the effects of his upset loss at the hands of Yordenis Ugas during their welterweight title showdown over the weekend. The boxing legend began…
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All set for battle: Manny Pacquiao, Yordenis Ugas make weight
By Gerry Ramos
LAS VEGAS — Manny Pacquiao and Yordenis Ugas were both on target at the scale on Friday (Saturday, Manila time), setting the tone for their WBA welterweight title showdown at the T-Mobile…
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Pacquiao’s regular sparmate sees Ugas falling in late rounds
By Gerry Ramos
LAS VEGAS – Longtime Manny Pacquiao sparmate AB Lopez sees a late stoppage for the Filipino great in his title encounter against Yordenis Ugas of Cuba this weekend at the T-Mobile Arena.…