Ryan Songalia
800 articles · PhilBoxing.com
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Pacquiao predicted the Warriors would win in 5 games
MANILA, Philippines - Manny Pacquiao called it. Days before the NBA Finals began, the WBO welterweight champion offered his prediction for who would lift the 2017 trophy: the Golden State Warriors in…
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Casimero to make 115-pound debut against Mepranum in Iligan
MANILA, Philippines - Johnriel Casimero will begin his search for a third world title on Sunday, June 25 when he faces former title challenger Richie Mepranum in a 10-round scheduled junior bantamweight…
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Filipino boxers Inson, Dante lose decisions in South Africa
MANILA, Philippines - Filipino boxer Jayar Inson sustained the first defeat of his pro career, losing a unanimous decision to Thulani Mbenge in a battle of unbeaten welterweights on Saturday, June 10…
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No soft matchmaking for Tepora, Araneta in next fights
MANILA, Philippines ? ?This is our way of giving back to Philippine boxing fans to show that this is who we really are.? That?s what Omega Pro Sports International president Pio Paulo…
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Pinoy boxer Amonsot to spar Horn as he prepares for Pacquiao fight
MANILA, Philippines - Jeff Horn will get some assistance from one of his opponent's compatriots as Filipino Czar Amonsot is set to join his camp as a sparring partner for Horn's fight…
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Pacquiao’s sparring, and those who get to punch a senator
MANILA, Philippines - Very few people can say they get to punch a senator. Leonardo Doronio and Sonny Katiandagho are two such Filipinos who have that rare opportunity. The boxers have been…
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Manny Pacquiao won’t underestimate ‘OK’ Jeff Horn
MANILA, Philippines - ?Give me a break,? Freddie Roach says as he backs into a corner for a breather. Roach, by then on the ninth round of 12 during a punch mitt…
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ALA not interested in Pinoy vs Pinoy Melindo-Petalcorin title fight
MANILA, Philippines ? Michael Aldeguer, the promoter for newly-crowned IBF junior flyweight champ Milan Melindo, said he hasn't yet talked with his team about their next step. What he's certain about is…
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Milan Melindo robbed of his crowning moment by TV delay
MANILA, Philippines - It was Milan Melindo?s crowning moment, the culmination of a 12-year journey in the professional ranks to him raising the world title as champion. Melindo lived up to his…
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Petalcorin wants winner of Yaegashi-Melindo title fight
MANILA, Philippines ? Perhaps no one will be watching Sunday?s IBF junior flyweight title fight more closely than Randy Petalcorin. Petalcorin, the No. 4 rated contender with the IBF at 108 pounds,…
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Milan Melindo wants to erase past shortfalls with title win
MANILA, Philippines ? Milan Melindo wasn?t going to dwell on ?what could have beens? as he prepared for his third ? and possibly final ? attempt at winning a world title. The…
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Ancajas to defend title against Kinoshita on Pacquiao-Horn card
MANILA, Philippines - Jerwin Ancajas will make the second defense of his IBF junior bantamweight title against mandatory challenger Teiru Kinoshita on the Manny Pacquiao-Jeff Horn undercard July 2 at Suncorp Stadium…
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Philippine boxing culture must change to bring excitement back
In recent years, the culture of Philippine boxing has been one that touts wins by Filipinos over any foreign boxer, and frowns upon the suggestion of fights of significance between two Filipinos.…
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Young lion Sultan knocks out ex-champ Jaro in Rizal
ANGONO, Philippines - Jonas Sultan continued his Cinderella rise to title contention with an eighth round knockout of former world flyweight champion Sonny Boy Jaro on Sunday, May 7 at Angono Sports…
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Filipino boxers Sonsona, Paypa KOed by unbeaten Russians
MANILA, Philippines - Eden Sonsona saw his unbeaten streak of 12 fights over 7 years snapped as he succumbed to Evgeny Chuprakov in the fifth round on Friday, May 5 at DIVS…
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Filipino boxers Servania, Sanchez score KOs in Japan
MANILA, Philippines - Unbeaten featherweight Genesis Servania racked up his third straight win since relocating to Japan on Saturday, April 29, stopping his Filipino compatriot Ralph Jhon Lulu in two rounds at…
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Nietes outslugs Komgrich, wins third world title
CEBU CITY, Philippines - Manny Pacquiao. Nonito Donaire Jr. And now, Donnie Nietes. Nietes joins the aforementioned company to become just the third Filipino boxer to win world titles in at least…
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Nietes strips naked to make weight for flyweight title fight
CEBU CITY, Philippines - Weigh-ins for Donnie Nietes fights tend to be little more than photo opportunities, as his metronomic consistency through his 14-year career has kept him at or under the…
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Donnie Nietes: The legacy that could?ve been
CEBU CITY, Philippines ? Donnie Nietes has heard ? and disregarded ? dismissive remarks made about his upcoming opponent, Komgrich Nantapech. A good portion of boxing fans have probably never heard of…
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ALA errs on the side of caution with Mark Magsayo
MANILA, Philippines ? After winning his biggest fight to date a year ago, Mark Magsayo had thought he would be stepping forward ? not backward ? in competition. In front of thousands…