Gerry Ramos
256 articles · Journal Group
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Freddie Roach laments Pacquiao ‘way behind’ in training after watching him spar for first time
By Gerry Ramos
WHILE his first day of training with Manny Pacquiao went well, the first day of sparring was not. Freddie Roach wasn't happy with the way the boxing champ sparred for five rounds…
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Milan Melindo a world champion at last after shock first-round TKO of Japanese foe
By Gerry Ramos
FINALLY, Milan Melindo is a true-blue world champion. The 29-year-old fighter from the ALA boxing stable dethroned Akira Yaegashi with a stunning first-round technical knockout on Sunday night to wrest the International…
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Milan Melindo hopes third time’s the charm as he challenges Japanese champ for IBF jr. flyweight crown
By Gerry Ramos
MILAN Melindo again attempts to win a world title on Sunday when he vies for the International Boxing Federation (IBF) junior flyweight title against reigning champion Akira Yaegashi at Ariake Colosseum in…
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Arthur Villanueva blows chance to seize Tapales’ WBO title after lopsided loss to Tete
By Gerry Ramos
ARTHUR Villanueva failed to seize what Filipino compatriot Marlon Tapales had just lost. The 28-year-old Villanueva lost in his second bid to win a world title after being outclassed by Zolani Tete…
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Komgrich Nantapech hopes to replicate countryman’s epic upset on ‘Chocolatito’ in bout vs Nietes
By Gerry Ramos
KOMGRICH Nantapech is convinced he could do to Donnie ?Ahas? Nietes what countryman Srisaket Sor Rungvisai had just done against the fearsome Roman Gonzales. The 27-year-old Thai expressed confidence about stunning Nietes…
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Manny Pacquiao-Amir Khan WBO title fight heading for UAE, says top Pacman adviser
By Gerry Ramos
A TOP member of Manny Pacquiao?s camp disclosed United Arab Emirates will be the site of his April 23 title fight with Amir Khan. Business manager Eric Pineda confirmed the Arabian Peninsula…
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Manny Pacquiao taking act to Abu Dhabi – not Brisbane – for title defense against Jeff Horn
By Gerry Ramos
MANNY Pacquiao is not about to go to the lion?s den and defend his world welterweight title. The 38-year-old Filipino great is headed to Abu Dhabi - and not down under in…
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Deduction for low blow proves costly as Melvin Jerusalem falls short in WBC title bid
By Gerry Ramos
MELVIN Jerusalem fell short in his world title bid, losing a close decision to Chayaphon Moonsri in their World Boxing Council (WBC) minimumweight title fight in Phitsanulok, Thailand Wednesday. The Filipino, 22,…
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Melvin Jerusalem hopes trip a worthy one as he vies for WBC title belt against Thai champion
By Gerry Ramos
YOUNG Melvin Jerusalem is now in Thailand ready and all pumped up as he gets a crack at a first ever world championship five days from now. The 22-year-old promising star of…
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Manny Pacquiao, Jessie Vargas hit Las Vegas as stage set for WBO welterweight title fight
By Gerry Ramos
MANNY Pacquiao finally wraps up training camp for his welterweight title match against Jessie Vargas this weekend in Las Vegas. The 37-year-old Filipino, who will be challenging for the World Boxing Organization…
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Manny Pacquiao keen to write history as first senator to be world boxing champion
By Gerry Ramos
IT?S not enough for Manny Pacquiao to just be the only person in boxing to win world titles in eight divisions. When he climbs the ring on November 5 to challenge Jessie…
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Manny Pacquiao not taking Jessie Vargas lightly: ‘Never underestimate a world champion
By Gerry Ramos
A world champion is still a world champion, and no way is Manny Pacquiao going to look past Jessie Vargas, who stakes his welterweight title on the line against the Filipino pride…
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Freddie Roach says Pacquiao will make most of cramped US training for Vargas fight
By Gerry Ramos
THE camp of Manny Pacquiao is not bothered that it arrived in the U.S. barely two weeks before he challenges Jessie Vargas for the World Boxing Organization (WBO) welterweight title. Trainer Freddie…
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Donnie Nietes passes flyweight debut with flying colors, scores unanimous decision win over ex-champ Sosa
By Gerry Ramos
DONNIE Nietes hardly showed trouble moving up in weight as he easily dispatched former world champion Edgar Sosa in his flyweight debut Saturday (Sunday, Manila time) at the StubHub Center in Carson,…
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Is Johnriel Casimero vs Donnie Nietes fight possible? No way, says promoter
By Gerry Ramos
A WORLD title showdown between Johnriel Casimero and Donnie Nietes? While it may look good on papers, the fight is not exactly feasible. Promoter Sammy Gelo-Ani said pitting two distinguished Filipino fighters…
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Chocolatito Gonzales on the radar as Johnriel Casimero handlers make big plans
By Gerry Ramos
BIG, bold plans are being laid down for Johnriel Casimero following his successful defense of the International Boxing Federation (IBF) flyweight title on Saturday night (Sunday morning, Manila time) at the 02…
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Johnriel Casimero stops Briton Charlie Edwards in 10 rounds to retain IBF title
By Gerry Ramos
JOHNRIEL Casimero scored a 10th round technical knockout over Charlie Edwards on Saturday night (Sunday morning, Manila time) to retain his International Boxing Federation (IBF) flyweight title at the O2 Arena in…
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Jerwin Ancajas dethrones McJoe Arroyo to become new IBF junior bantamweight champ
By Gerry Ramos
JERWIN Ancajas finally crowned himself as world champion Saturday night. The 24-year-old Filipino dominated McJoe Arroyo for 12 full rounds to dethrone the Puerto Rican behind a unanimous decision win and wrest…
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Jerwin Ancajas set for biggest fight of career as he challenges McJoe Arroyo for IBF title
By Gerry Ramos
JERWIN Ancajas hopes to succeed where King Arthur Villanueva failed before. The 24-year-old Ancajas braces for the biggest fight of his life when he battles reigning champion McJoe Arroyo for the International…
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Ed Picson lays down groundwork for Abap election amid take of possible Pacquiao involvement
By Gerry Ramos
THE Alliances of Boxing Association in the Philippines (Abap) is bent on holding its election at the soonest possible time. Abap executive director Ed Picson has been ordered to return to Manila…