Rene Bonsubre, Jr.
1,712 articles · PhilBoxing.com
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Where Goes The Dream?
Z "The Dream" Gorres was his usual impressive self when he scored a 6th round TKO win over Mexican veteran Cruz Carbajal in Nayarit, Mexico. The southpaw from Mandaue City, Cebu displayed…
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MARVIN SONSONA’S VICTORY PRESS CONFERENCE IN CEBU
Marvelous Marvin Sonsona, Gen. Santos City's latest gift to Philippine boxing, arrived in Cebu Wednesday afternoon and had a thanksgiving mass and press conference at the Cebu City Sports Club. Sonsona won…
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CAN MAYOL FINALLY CATCH CALDERON?
More than four months after Gerry Penalosa came up short in his bid for a third world title against Juan Manuel Lopez, Marvin Sonsona beat Jose “Carita” Lopez and placed the Philippines…
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LIVING UP TO THE HYPE AND THE SONG
The first thing that I noticed during Marvin Sonsona’s birthday party and press conference last July 25 was a banner showing a blown up picture of him on a jet ski. It…
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FINALLY: NIETES VS. VARGAS
Barring any unforeseen events like an alien invasion, a nuclear holocaust or a “rib injury”, the thrice postponed Donnie Nietes vs. Manuel Vargas WBO minimumwieght world title bout will finally push through…
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TOO MARVELOUS FOR WORDS: MARVIN SONSONA IS CHAMP!
"Marvelous" Marvin Sonsona and Jose "Carita" Lopez took turns battering each other for twelve action packed rounds but in the end it was the 19 year Filipino who emerged victorious and wrested…
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Marvin Sonsona’s Prefight Message To His Countrymen
This is Marvin Sonsona’s pre-fight address to all Filipino people who supporting him: "Magandang araw sa inyo sa Pilipinas, ako po ay humihingi ng suporta at panalangin sa darating kong laban. Mainit…
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RUMBLE IN RAMA UPDATES
Promoter Sammy Gello-ani has informed philboxing.com that WBO Junior Bantamweight Champion Jose “Carita” Lopez (39-7-2, 32 KO’s) of Puerto Rico and challenger “Marvelous” Marvin Sonsona (13-0, 12 KO’s) of the Philippines met…
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Sonsona?s Moment of Truth Nears
Once you take away the hype, the photo-ops, and the press releases, boxing is reduced to its bare essentials: two men stripped to the waist, wearing padded leather gloves, throwing punches sharpened…
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VILORIA RETAINS IBF WORLD TITLE
Brian ?The Hawaiian Punch? Viloria used his excellent technical skills and hand speed to outlast a tough Jesus ?Azul? Iribe in their twelve round title bout for the IBF light flyweight crown.…
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BANAL OUTBOXES BERANZA
The title of this article would seem strange to those who have religiously followed the career of AJ Banal. The Bazooka from Ermita, Cebu City is known for mercilessly blasting his opponents.…
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TEAM SONSONA UPDATES
Marvelous Marvin Sonsona is less than one week away from the fight of his life against WBO superflyweight champion Jose ?Carita? Lopez of Puerto Rico. He is continuing his roadwork in Canada…
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MORRIS EAST IS THE YOUNGEST EVER FILIPINO BOXING CHAMPION
Cebu City -- There have been recent articles stating that Ben Villaflor is the youngest Filipino to win a world boxing title. I got a bit curious because I remember reading from…
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VILORIA AND BANAL: ISLAND COMEBACKS
Four years ago, Brian Viloria was part of a national celebration that has now become routine every time Manny Pacquiao scores a victory. In a fight card held at the Staples Center…
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THE SONSONA BUZZ
Marvin “Marvelous” Sonsona's upcoming title challenge against Puerto Rico's Jose “Carita” Lopez continues to attract attention not just here in the Philippines but also in Canada's Filipino community. Cebu based promoter Sammy…
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THE FLASH TAMES EL TORITO
The knockout wasn't there so Nonito Donaire, Jr. decided to do something he also does well – box. Rafael “El Torito” Concepcion came into this fight more than four pounds over the…
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MIGHTY MARK HANDS ZEPEDA A BEATING
Rising junior welterweight prospect Mark Jason Melligen scored a smashing 4th round TKO victory over Ernesto Zepeda of Mexico. The southpaw from Bacolod City controlled the action and repeatedly scored with his…
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Can “El Torito” Outlast The Flash?
Rafael Concepcion. The name Rafael “El Torito” Concepcion left a bitter and lasting aftertaste in Cebu City after he stopped hometown favorite AJ Banal in the tenth round of their WBA interim…
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PUERTO RICO VS THE PHILIPPINES: THE NEXT RIVALRY
Manny Pacquiao’s exploits against Mexican boxers for the past six years ignited a riveting rivalry and a boxing “World Cup” match-up. Now, another rivalry is fast shaping up as Filipino boxers continue…
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Bernabe Concepcion: Can he bring another world title to the Philippines?
Bernabe Concepcion will finally get a chance to show that he is the "Real Deal" when he squares off against Steven Luevano for the WBO Featherweight world title on the morning of…
