Ryan Songalia
800 articles · PhilBoxing.com
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Moralde, Duno dominate foes in GenSan to remain unbeaten
GENERAL SANTOS, Philippines - John Vincent Moralde had to overcome a stubbornly tough opponent with an awkward southpaw style but maintained his unbeaten record. The 21-year-old featherweight from Davao City moved to…
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IN PHOTOS: Moralde, Sabalde make weight in GenSan
GENERAL SANTOS CITY, Philippines - Both John Vincent Moralde and Anthony Sabalde made the 126-pound weight limit without incident for their 10-round featherweight fight on Saturday, February 13 at Gaisano Mall in…
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Filipino boxer Pabustan falls short in bantamweight title bid
MANILA, Philippines - Filipino boxer Jetro Pabustan fell short in his bid for the WBO bantamweight title, losing a technical decision to Pungluang Sor Singyu on Friday, February 12 in Nakhon Ratchasima,…
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The search for new boxing stars in ?GenSan?
GENERAL SANTOS CITY, Philippines ? The fighters at the Sanman Gym live and train just a few kilometers from the home Manny Pacquiao built with the fortunes he has earned in his…
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Brandon Rios splits with trainer Robert Garcia
If Brandon Rios is going to continue his boxing career, he?ll have to do so without his long-time trainer Robert Garcia. Garcia announced on his Instagram account that he is no longer…
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Nietes to face Fuentes next, but eyes Estrada for October
MANILA, Philippines - All signs are pointing to a third meeting between WBO junior flyweight Donnie Nietes and Moises Fuentes, whom Nietes holds a draw and ninth round knockout win over. Nietes'…
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Albert Pagara gets new opponent following Sanchez withdrawal
MANILA, Philippines ? Albert Pagara was supposed to face former IBF junior bantamweight titleholder Juan Carlos Sanchez Jr. on Feb. 27, but his make or break test will have to wait. The…
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Manny Pacquiao?s farewell fight a tough pill to swallow ? and sell
MANILA, Philippines ? It had been nearly nine months since Manny Pacquiao addressed the boxing press at the podium. That last time, nary an hour after he had lost a decision to…
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Manny Pacquiao seeks knockout conclusion to boxing career
MANILA, Philippines - ?Not now, in a little while,? said Manny Pacquiao, as sweat beaded his forehead and dropped onto the parquet floor of an upscale private basketball court on the outskirts…
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Tanaka weathers knockdown, stops Saludar in six to retain title
WBO strawweight titleholder Kosei Tanaka overcame a fifth-round knockdown to stop Filipino challenger Vic Saludar in round six at the Aichi Prefectural Gym in Nagoya, Japan, on New Year?s Eve. The 25-year-old…
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WATCH: A look back at Pacquiao vs Bradley 1 and 2
MANILA, Philippines - Manny Pacquiao vs Timothy Bradley 3 it is. Whether you like it or not, Bob Arum's announcement that the 8-division champ from the Philippines will face Bradley for a…
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Saludar aims to be ‘Vicious’ in New Year’s Eve world title fight
MANILA, Philippines - When you?re a boxer and your first name is Victorio, the nickname ?Vicious? is a natural fit. The 25-year-old from Polomolok, Philippines will have a chance to live up…
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Filipino boxer Harmonito Dela Torre makes US debut January 22
MANILA, Philippines - Unbeaten Filipino prospect Harmonito Dela Torre will make his American debut on January 22 when he faces Mexican Rafael Guzman in an 8-round junior lightweight fight at Casino Del…
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Gradovich returns, but not necessarily with Donaire in mind
MANILA, Philippines ? Instead of a Christmas tree, Evgeny Gradovich had a punching bag. Instead of mistletoe hanging overhead, there was a speedbag. The former IBF featherweight titleholder is spending the holidays…
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2015: The best of Philippine boxing
MANILA, Philippines - The calendar for 2015 included 365 days, but for Philippine boxing, everything centered around a single date. May 2 (or May 3 if you were in the Philippines) was…
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Donaire wants top fighters at 122 pounds, including Rigondeaux
MANILA, Philippines ? Newly-crowned WBO junior featherweight titleholder Nonito Donaire Jr. has returned to his country of birth, the Philippines, to spend the holiday season with family. The 33-year-old says he wants…
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How gratitude brought new life to Nonito Donaire?s career
MANILA, Philippines ? Gratitude. It doesn?t explain exactly how Nonito Donaire Jr stayed on his feet for the second half of his most recent fight against Cesar Juarez, though bleeding from his…
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Shane Mosley rolls on with stoppage of Patrick Lopez in Panama
Shane Mosley scored his second-straight knockout win of the year, finishing Venezuelan Olympian Patrick Lopez at 2:00 of the 10th and final round at Arena Roberto Duran in Panama City, Panama. Mosley,…
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Albert Pagara to face ex-115-pound champ Juan Carlos Sanchez Jr.
Filipino junior bantamweight prospect Albert Pagara will face his first serious test as a professional when he faces former IBF junior bantamweight titleholder Juan Carlos Sanchez Jr. on Feb. 27 at the…
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Family legacies served as Magramo, Elorde brothers notch wins
MANILA, Philippines ? Filipino flyweight Giemel Magramo showed that relentless pressure runs in the family, pounding compatriot Jeny Boy Boca for a sixth-round technical knockout at the 2:00 mark Saturday at The…