Gerry Ramos
256 articles · Journal Group
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Chris Newsome sends Jerwin Ancajas message of support ahead of title defense against Jonas Sultan
By Gerry Ramos
FRESNO, California ? It?s Chris Newsome?s turn to show some love for Jerwin Ancajas. The Meralco guard wished Ancajas good luck in his title fight on Saturday as the world champion battles…
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Heavy downpour can’t stop Manny Pacquiao training for Matthysse fight
By Gerry Ramos
NOT even the rains could slow down the ?Pacman.? Showing how determined he is to win his comeback fight, Manny Pacquiao didn?t mind the pouring rain on Friday in General Santos City…
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No trash talk, only respect as Ancajas, Sultan face off before world title fight
By Gerry Ramos
FRESNO, CALIFORNIA ? There were no fireworks, no heated exchanges between champion Jerwin Ancajas and challenger Jonas Sultan as they came face-to-face again two days before they make Philippine boxing history. Oh,…
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Arum: Fil-Ams used to come up to talk about Pacquiao. Now they talk about Ancajas
By Gerry Ramos
FRESNO, CALIFORNIA ? Jerwin Ancajas is slowly building a U.S. fan base as he gears up for the defense of his International Boxing Federation (IBF) super-flyweight title this Saturday (Sunday, Manila time).…
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Bob Arum says he and former prized ward Pacquiao ‘still very friendly’
By Gerry Ramos
FRESNO, CALIFORNIA ? Despite parting ways, Manny Pacquiao and Top Rank promoter Bob Arum remain very cordial to each other. ?We?re still very friendly,? a smiling Bob Arum said when asked about…
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Ancajas and Sultan?s rise timely with Pacquiao in his ?twilight years,? says Aldeguer
By Gerry Ramos
FRESNO, California ? The timing is right for Jerwin Ancajas and Jonas Sultan, now that the legendary career of the great Manny Pacquiao is almost coming to a close, according to Michael…
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WBO champ Khalid Yafai picks IBF counterpart Ancajas to win over Sultan
By Gerry Ramos
FRESNO, California ? Khalid Yafai on Wednesday finally got a glimpse of two fighters who could be his next opponent. Yafai took part in the media workout arranged by Top Rank Promotions…
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Jamie McDonnell motivated for Naoya Inoue clash
By Gerry Ramos
WBA ?regular? bantamweight champion Jamie McDonnell 29-2-1 (13) isn?t in Japan just to make up the numbers and pick up a pay cheque. The 32-year-old from Doncaster, Yorkshire is focused on the…
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Jerwin Ancajas does his best imitation of basketball idol Kyrie Irving in training camp
By Gerry Ramos
REDONDON BEACH, CALIFORNIA ? Jerwin Ancajas did light in training on Sunday and managed to incorporate a little bit of basketball twice in his hour-long workout at the Homewood Suites-Hilton here. The…
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Barriga camp eyeing purse bid in bid to bring IBF title fight vs Kyoguchi to Manila
By Gerry Ramos
REDONDO BEACH, CALIFORNIA ? The camp of Mark Barriga will aggressively try to bring his first-ever crack at a world championship in Manila. International matchmaker Sean Gibbons disclosed on Sunday his plan…
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Weary Jerwin Ancajas buckles down to work after 13-hour trip from Manila to LA
By Gerry Ramos
THERE?S no rest for the weary especially if it happens to be International Boxing Federation (IBF) super-flyweight champion Jerwin Ancajas. Shortly upon arriving in the U.S., Ancajas immediately buckled down to work…
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Pacquiao taps two Filipinos, one foreigner as sparring partner for Matthysse fight
By Gerry Ramos
HEAVY training for Manny Pacquiao rolls off by next month when the boxing legend begins sparring session for his fight against Lucas Matthysse of Argentina. The 39-year-old Pacquiao will be helped whip…
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Mayweather wants to have dinner, play basketball with Pacquiao if time permits
By Gerry Ramos
NOT unless one of them goes out of his way, there?s not going to be any Philippine meet-up for rivals Manny Pacquiao and Floyd Mayweather Jr. Working on a hectic schedule, the…
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‘Old man’ Floyd Mayweather says any comeback, if ever, will not be in boxing but in MMA
By Gerry Ramos
FLOYD Mayweather Jr doesn't know what the futiure holds for him. All he is focused on is the present. And for him, boxing is in the past. "I'm an old man now,…
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Mayweather’s PH visit all about beaches and recreation – nothing to do with boxing
By Gerry Ramos
IT?S all about the beaches and nothing to do with boxing. Floyd Mayweather Jr. is making a surprise visit to the country of former rival Manny Pacquiao to explore its 'natural wonders…
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Sultan takes training to Wild Card Gym in LA three weeks before Ancajas title fight
By Gerry Ramos
JONAS Sultan arrived in Los Angeles on Saturday morning for the final phase of his training for a shot at a first ever world championship. The Filipino challenger to compatriot Jerwin Ancajas?…
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Pacquiao dreams of a farewell fight before home fans
By Gerry Ramos
KUALA LUMPUR - The dream lives on for Manny Pacquiao. The boxing great believes there is still something left in the tank that will let him keep on fighting long enough to…
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How times have changed: Pacquiao must impress vs Matthysse to get shot at Lomachenko
By Gerry Ramos
A BLINDING light awaits Manny Pacquiao at the end of the tunnel. And all he has to do is win another world title and look good against Lucas Matthysse in their welterweight…
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Matthysse honored to fight legend Pacquiao, but won’t show respect in ring
By Gerry Ramos
LUCAS Matthysse showed up in a barong tagalog for the press conference of his July 15 fight against Manny Pacquiao where the former's World Boxing Association (WBA) welterweight crown will be at…
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Matthysse oozing with confidence ahead of Manila visit, but DL Hoya sends his regrets
By Gerry Ramos
OSCAR Dela Hoya won?t be around to accompany him in his first Philippine visit, but Lucas Matthysse?s confidence has not waned even just a bit. The reigning World Boxing Association (WBA) welterweight…