Ryan Songalia
800 articles · PhilBoxing.com
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Wins in Tokyo set up explosive Akira Yaegashi vs. Roman Gonzalez battle
Akira Yaegashi retained his RING flyweight championship with a ninth-round knockout of overmatched Mexican Odilon Zaleta on Sunday night in Tokyo. The knockout came at the 2:14 mark, after Zaleta went down…
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Why Pacquiao should be worried about the Bradley rematch
Though detractors may argue that the fight scenes in the Rocky movies are over-dramatized and unrealistic, there is no discounting the fact the films have been able to capture the grim reality…
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Brian Viloria returns from yearlong absence to decision Juan Herrera
MANILA, Philippines ? Former two-division titleholder Brian Viloria made his first ring appearance in nearly a year on Saturday, winning a unanimous decision over Puerto Rican journeyman Juan Herrera at the Texas…
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Marvin Sonsona to make Madison Square Garden debut in June
MANILA, Philippines - Just four months ago, Marvin Sonsona was essentially homeless, living in a gym after being burned out of his home in General Santos City, Philippines near the start of…
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Johnriel Casimero to defend title against Mauricio Fuentes on May 3
MANILA, Philippines ? IBF junior flyweight titleholder Johnriel Casimero will make a mandatory defense against Colombia?s Mauricio Fuentes on May 3 at the Waterfront Hotel in Cebu City, Philippines. Sammy Gello-ani, who…
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‘Underdog’ Donaire Jr. fights to prove that he’s still great
MANILA, Philippines - In the ninth round of his most recent fight, Nonito Donaire Jr. found himself in a scenario that he had never previously encountered in his long boxing career. Donaire,…
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Michael Farenas beats Hector Velazquez on cut: TKO in 2
MANILA, Philippines ? An early stoppage win over Mexican journeyman Hector Velazquez could've been the most ideal result for Michael Farenas. Still, this isn't what he would've hoped for. Just a little…
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Drama surrounds Michael Farenas-Hector Velazquez weigh-in
MANILA, Philippines - Popular wisdom holds that the Queensbury Rules govern what transpires in boxing, but recent events have proven that the sport is moreso at the mercy of Murphy's Law. Afterall,…
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Former Pacquiao foe Velazquez chases last shot against Farenas
MANILA, Philippines - After 21 years and 80 fights as a professional boxer, Hector Velazquez still hasn't had his fill of pugilism. The lifestyle of the 39-year-old from Tijuana, Mexico hasn't changed…
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Freddie Roach on Sergio Martinez-Miguel Cotto: ?I love this fight?
After 11 listless rounds, Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. had finally found the magic he had been looking for all night. As Sergio Martinez's 37-year-old legs began to betray him, he finally stood…
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Roach on Bradley’s no-shower policy, boxing superstitions
GENERAL SANTOS CITY, Philippines - Freddie Roach is generally regarded as one of the most cerebral trainers in recent boxing history, but he isn't above the tradition of superstition that has been…
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Pacquiao, Roach happy with GenSan training, consider postponing LA
GENERAL SANTOS CITY, Philippines ? It was 3 pm at the Wild Card Gym on Friday afternoon, two hours past the usual start of Manny Pacquiao's gym sessions. There was no sign…
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Introducing Pacquiao conditioning coach Cecilio Flores
GENERAL SANTOS CITY, Philippines - Cecilio Flores came to General Santos City at his own expense with a resume' in his hand and a dream in his heart. With no guarantee that…
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Aggressive Pacquiao impresses birthday boy Roach in sparring
GENERAL SANTOS CITY, Philippines - There's nothing in sports like the scene that surrounds a Manny Pacquiao training session. Pacquiao is a born performer, and just as he feeds off the crowds…
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Pacquiao spar mate Rhodes says sparring Manny has been ?Hell?
GENERAL SANTOS CITY, Philippines - Before Manny Pacquiao gets his shot at revenge against WBO welterweight titleholder Timothy Bradley in their April 12 rematch, Lydell Rhodes will be first to experience the…
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Julian Rodriguez rounds out Manny Pacquiao?s sparring stable
MANILA, Philippines ? Unbeaten junior welterweight prospect Julian Rodriguez will round out Manny Pacquiao?s sparring stable ahead of his April 12 rematch with WBO welterweight titleholder Timothy Bradley in Las Vegas. The…
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Mancini: Tim Bradley may be ?ripe for the taking? against Manny Pacquiao
Former lightweight champion Ray "Boom Boom" Mancini is predicting an easier night for Manny Pacquiao when he faces WBO welterweight titleholder Timothy Bradley in their April 12 rematch in Las Vegas, Nev.…
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Nietes, Sabillo to face Mexican foes in title defenses
MANILA, Philippines - WBO junior flyweight titleholder Donnie Nietes will face mandatory challenger Moises Fuentes in their long-awaited rematch on May 10 in Manila, while WBO strawweight titleholder Merlito Sabillo will likely…
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Servania stops Munoz in 12, eyes Montiel or Darchinyan next
MANILA, Philippines ? It is a tradition in boxing that older fighters who are unable to walk away from boxing are fed to the next generation of fighters to bolster their resumes.…
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Servania gains mental edge over Munoz at weigh-in
MANILA, Philippines - Boxing is a young man's sport, and when that fire stoked by testosterone and ambition is no longer burning and the reality that there are 40 or so more…