Rene Bonsubre, Jr.
1,712 articles · PhilBoxing.com
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PINOY PRIDE 28: CAN VELARDE SPOIL HISTORY?
CEBU CITY ? For the past seven years, Donnie ?Ahas? Nietes has beaten nine Mexican boxers and remains the only Filipino to defend a world title three times on Mexican soil. But…
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RODRIGUEZ ISSUES CHALLENGE TO NIETES
Rodriguez. CEBU CITY - Francisco Rodriguez,Jr (16W-2L, 11KO's) of Mexico made public his wish to fight reigning WBO junior flyweight title-holder Donnie 'Ahas' Nietes (33W-1L-4D,19KO?s) of the ALA gym. Rodriguez proudly displayed…
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PINOY PRIDE 28: VISITING FIGHTERS DAZZLE FANS IN PUBLIC WORKOUT (PHOTOS)
Velarde. CEBU CITY ? The sight of foreign boxers showing their stuff has become a regular and welcome part of big fights here in the boxing capital of the Philippines. These public…
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PINOY PRIDE 28: TEAM MEXICO HITS CEBU
CEBU CITY ? Another action packed Philippines vs Mexico match-up will unfold this Saturday at the Waterfront Cebu City Hotel and Casino when Donnie ?Ahas? Nietes (33W-1L-4D,19KO?s) of the ALA gym defends…
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MINIMUMWEIGHT CHAMP RODRIGUEZ TARGETS JUNIOR FLYWEIGHT DIVISION
Francisco Rodriguez. CEBU ? Unified WBO/IBF minimumweight champion Francisco Rodriguez,Jr (16W-2L, 11KO's) of Mexico is here in Cebu City and ready for his appearance on the undercard of PINOY PRIDE XXVIII this…
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Albert Pagara: ?I will not allow my belt to be taken away from me?
The pride of Cagayan de Oro City, undefeated ?Prince? Albert Pagara is about to set his mighty fist in the ring against Mexican Raul Hirales in the ?Pinoy Pride 28: History in…
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PINOY PRIDE 28 COMPLETE LINE-UP
CEBU ? Donnie ?Ahas? Nietes (33W-1L-4D,19KO?s) is ready for his date with history this November 15 when he defends his WBO junior flyweight world title for the fifth time against number five…
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WOUNDED TIGER: SABILLO HUNTS FOR ANOTHER TITLE BELT
CEBU--There was a noticeable pain in his voice when Merlito Sabillo spoke to Cebu sportswriters early this month. This was his first formal appearance in the Philippines? fight capital since he lost…
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BOXING SUPERSTAR IN THE MAKING
A new generation fighter and soon to be the Philippines? next boxing gem keeps soaring high towards the top under ALA Promotions. 19 year old true-blue Boholano, Mark ?Magnifico? Magsayo is rapidly…
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PINOY PRIDE 28 UNDERCARD FIGHTERS SET TO IMPRESS
CEBU CITY ? In a card loaded with stars and belts, three boxers on the undercards who will figure in non-title contests are keen to make an impression on what is expected…
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MILAN MELINDO: MOVING DOWN TO MOVE UP
Milan ?El Metodico? Melindo (31W-1L, 12KO?s) was widely touted to be the next Filipino world champ after masterful victories against former title holders Muhammad Rachman (UD 10 2009) and Carlos Tamara (UD…
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THE FLASH IN AUTUMN
One of the saddest sights in boxing is watching a great fighter being dominated by a younger and stronger opponent. That sounds a bit strange considering that Nonito Donaire entered the ring…
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NIETES AND FUENTES BRACE FOR CRUCIAL TITLE BOUTS
MANDAUE CITY,CEBU ? WBO world junior flyweight champion Donnie ?Ahas? Nietes and stablemate Rocky Fuentes are in the thick of preparations for their respective title contests. Nietes (33W-1L-4D,19KO?s) is scheduled to defend…
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CUELLO RETURNS THIS SATURDAY, LOOKS FORWARD TO ANOTHER WORLD TITLE SHOT
Cuello. Team Cuello arrived in Davao City this morning for the former world title challenger?s bout against Jaipetch Chaiyonggym of Thailand. After being away from the ring for a year and three…
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TALISAY CITY AMATEUR BOXING AWARDEES AND RESULTS
TALISAY CITY,CEBU-Amateur boxers Kit Ceron Garces, Marco Pomar and Marvin Pomar were awarded by the Talisay City local government and the Talisay City Amateur Boxing Association (TACABA) for their victories at the…
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THOUGHTS ON THE ASIAN GAMES
There was a collective sigh of relief heard across the nation when BMX rider Daniel Caluag clinched a gold medal for the floundering Philippine campaign in Incheon. There were still four boxers…
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ALL STAR CAST FOR PINOY PRIDE 28
CEBU CITY - WBO light flyweight world champion Donnie ?Ahas? Nietes leads a star studded line-up when Pinoy Pride returns to Cebu this November 15 at the Waterfront Cebu City Hotel and…
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MAGSAYO REMAINS UNBEATEN IN ALA-COBRA BOXING
Magsayo. Hot prospect Mark ?Magnifico? Magsayo of Tagbilaran City kept his unbeaten record with a first round TKO over Jessie Tuyor in the main event of the ALA-Cobra ?Tunay Na Lakas? Boxing…
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NOTES FROM DUBAI PART II
DUBAI,UAE ? The atmosphere was both Pinoy and electric. The Filipino community packed the World Trade Center and cheered their lungs out on fight night. Fight fans were already waiting to get…
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NOTES FROM DUBAI PART I
DUBAI,UAE- The biggest boxing promotional company in the Philippines is all set to make a splash on the world stage. ALA Promotions? PINOY PRIDE has become a first-rate brand. Even immigration officers…
