Ryan Songalia
800 articles · PhilBoxing.com
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Rex Tso went from lazy kid to Hong Kong?s top boxer
It?s no stretch to call Rex Tso?s upcoming fight the biggest fight of his career, or in the history of Hong Kong itself. That?s because the history of the special administrative region…
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Pinoy boxer Jhack Tepora dealt with HIV scare before Komanisi fight
MANILA, Philippines ? Filipino boxer Jhack Tepora had the scare of a lifetime before his most recent fight in East London, South Africa. And it had nothing to do with his opponent.…
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Filipino boxer Pumicpic pulls off big upset in Japan, wins decision over Amagasa
MANILA, Philippines - Richard Pumicpic, the tough-as-nails overachieving Filipino boxer, went overseas to win a unanimous decision over former world title challenger Hisashi Amagasa Friday, September 29 at Korakuen Hall in Tokyo,…
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Donaire, with new promoter and trainer, returns with decision win over Hernandez
MANILA, Philippines - Nonito Donaire Jr made his return to the ring after 10 months out, winning a unanimous decision against unheralded Mexican boxer Ruben Garcia Hernandez on Saturday, September 23 (Sunday…
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Servania drops Valdez, but loses world title bid by decision
MANILA, Philippines - Filipino boxer Genesis Servania made a good accounting of himself in his first world title fight but fell short, losing a decision to WBO featherweight champion Oscar Valdez on…
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Nonito Donaire feels renewed ahead of return with new promoter, new trainer
Nonito Donaire is not oblivious to his shortcomings in the ring over the past few years. He acknowledges his slip since being named ?Fighter of the Year? in 2012 is owed, in…
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Jack Tepora scores crushing one-punch KO of Lusanda Komanisi in South Africa
MANILA, Philippines - Jack Tepora made a statement in his first international fight as a pro, knocking out Lusanda Komanisi in two rounds at the Orient Theatre in East London, South Africa…
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Genesis Servania: ?I want to bring the championship back to the Philippines?
MANILA, Philippines ? It?s been two years since Genesis Servania made up his mind to pack up his gloves and leave the Philippines for Japan. It was not an easy decision to…
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Sink-or-swim for Jack Tepora in South Africa
MANILA, Philippines ? On the heels of Milan Melindo?s brave victory over Hekkie Budler this past weekend, another Cebu-based boxer hopes to boost his career at the expense of a South African…
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Humble Sultan admits he must improve before facing champion Ancajas
CEBU CITY, Philippines - There were more than a few boxing fans who had no idea who Jonas Sultan was when he stepped into the ring with Johnriel Casimero on Saturday, September…
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Sultan outfights Casimero, becomes top contender for IBF champ Ancajas
CEBU CITY, Philippines - Jonas Sultan showed the maturity and poise of a top contender as he outboxed and outfought two-time world champion Johnriel Casimero on Saturday, September 16 at Waterfront Hotel…
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Bloodied Melindo retains title over Budler with heroic effort
CEBU CITY, Philippines - With blood streaming from cuts over both eyes, Milan Melindo proved not only was he a worthy champion, but he had as big a heart as anyone in…
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Milan Melindo explains weight problem: ‘Maybe God challenged me’
CEBU CITY, Philippines - If Milan Melindo didn't know he was over the weight limit on his first trip to the scale, he put up a good front. His team must've known…
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Haters motivated Milan Melindo to become a champion
MANILA, Philippines ? For years, Milan Melindo had to listen to the naysayers who doubted if he?d ever be a champion after his two failed efforts to lift world titles. He finally…
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Hekkie Budler didn’t fly to Cebu for a vacation
MANILA, Philippines - Hekkie Budler and team have made it clear that they did not fly 7,000 miles for a paycheck or a vacation. So intent is the South African fighter in…
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Christopher Camat: The Filipino boxer who fought Gennady Golovkin
MANILA, Philippines ? While boxing fans fill up Las Vegas in anticipation of the biggest fight of the year, this weekend?s middleweight championship fight between Gennady Golovkin and Saul ?Canelo? Alvarez, Christopher…
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In Johnriel Casimero?s crosshairs: Sultan, Ancajas, then Srisaket
MANILA, Philippines ? Outside of Nicaragua, there were probably few who were as disconsolate about Roman Gonzalez?s knockout loss this past weekend than Johnriel Casimero. Gonzalez had been his white whale; the…
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After TKO win, Brian Viloria headed back to flyweight
MANILA, Philippines - Brian Viloria chalked up the 23rd knockout of his 16-year pro career, finishing Philadelphia's Miguel Cartagena in the fifth round on the untelevised portion of the "SuperFly" card which…
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Flyweight champ Nietes will next face Argentina’s Reveco in mandatory defense
MANILA, Philippines - Donnie Nietes now knows who his next opponent will be after Juan Carlos Reveco won a competitive but clear unanimous decision over Komgrich Nantapech on Friday, September 8, in…
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PH boxers Marvin, Marcial, Fernandez advance to SEA Games finals
MANILA, Philippines - Philippine boxers John Marvin, Eumir Marcial and Mario Fernandez won their semifinal matches on Tuesday, August 22 to earn a spot in the gold medal matches of the 2017…