Rene Bonsubre, Jr.
1,712 articles · PhilBoxing.com
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Boxers, doctors and the Cebu Public Library
I remember a scene in one of the Rocky movies where fictional heavyweight champ Rocky Balboa gets asked by reporters for his comment regarding the doctors? findings pertaining to brain injuries in…
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SNAKE EYES: NIETES TARGETS MEXICO
The ancient Aztecs of Mexico have a legend about a feathered serpent known as Quetzalcoatl. This deity ? a combination of a rattlesnake and a colorful bid known as a quetzal- was…
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GERRY PE?ALOSA: CHASING HISTORY AT TWILIGHT
?Why do you want to fight Juan Manuel Lopez? What makes you think you can beat him? What do you see in his fighting style?? ? These are some of the questions…
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Katsidis wins WBO Asia-Pacific lightweight title
Michael ?The Great? Katsidis of Australia won the vacant WBO Asia-Pacific Lightweight title with a unanimous decision win over Spain?s Angel Hugo ?El Tren? Ramirez last Saturday at the Cebu Coliseum. Katsidis…
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KATSIDIS, RAMIREZ MAKE WEIGHT
Australia's Michael "The Great" Katsidis and Spain's Angel Hugo "El Tren" Ramirez easliy made the 135 lb. weight limit for their showdown for the vacant WBO Asia Pacific lightweight title. Katsidis weighed…
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TWO ISLANDS, ONE PASSION
The Central Philippine islands of Bohol and Cebu are linked by ferry boats, a common dialect and a shared intense passion for boxing. On the 31st of January the main cities of…
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MOSLEY: TWICE AS SWEET
Shane Mosley added one more great performance in his Hall of Fame resume with a 9th round stoppage win over the highly favored Antonio Margarito. In the very first round, Sugar Shane…
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BOMBS AWAY! IT?S THE PACMAN VS THE HITMAN
After weeks of intense negotiations which somehow deteriorated into deplorable name-calling from the opposite camp, Manny Pacquiao and Ricky Hatton will be a reality. All the haggling and nit-picking was settled the…
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AMONSOT AND BANAL LOOK SHARP IN PUBLIC WORKOUT
ALA boys Czar Amonsot and AJ Banal had a public workout and sparring session inside the ALA Gym at the Banilad Town Center this Saturday afternoon. Fans had a chance to size…
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GEJON WINS IN SINULOG SLUGFEST
Eriberto ?Yukka? Gejon and Ronald Castrodes battled for ten exciting and brutal rounds and gave boxing fans a Summit Fight Night to remember during the Sinulog. Right at the opening bell both…
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SINULOG BOXING: A CONTINUING TRADITION
Cebu?s Sinulog Festival has become a significant part of the national tourism industry and a colourful component of the country?s Catholic heart. During the month of January, locals and tourists witness an…
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Sugar and Spice at the Crossroads
Sugar Shane Mosley turned 37 last September. He was known for his smooth style and hand speed. He has big fight experience and used to be compared to his predecessors named Sugar…
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PROSPECTS TO WATCH 2009
Local professional boxing once again received a boost from Manny Pacquiao?s conquests abroad. Boxing promotions will continue to grab sports headlines throughout the country. Fight aficionados will be focusing their attention on…
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THE HUNT FOR THE NEXT PACMAN
2009 promises to be another exhilarating year for Philippine boxing. Every name fighter in the 135 to 147 lb. weight range has his sights set on Manny Pacquiao. He has a wide…
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MANNY PACQUIAO’S GREATEST HITS
He may have an on and off singing career but Manny Pacquiao still does his best work in the ring. Hard to believe that it?s been ten years since he won his…
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The Death of Pugilism?
Joe Calzaghe, the linear light heavyweight world champion and former undisputed supermiddleweight champion, was quoted last week as saying: ?I think boxing is a dying sport. Globally ?in America for instance ?…
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Triple Thrilla in Compostela Fight Report
Fight fans in Compostela were treated to an exciting night of boxing last Saturday with a fight card that featured a triple main event. Marvelous Marvin Sonsona, the reigning WBO Asia-Pacific Youth…
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IMMORTALITY
When Alexander saw the breadth of his domain, he wept for there were no more worlds to conquer. These words about Alexander the Great - loosely credited to the English poet John…
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HIV and SPORTS
December 1 is the twentieth anniversary of World AIDS Day. Concerned individuals and organizations around the world come together on this day to bring attention to the global AIDS epidemic. HIV is…
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BLOODY SUNDAY
It was a tragic Sunday morning for Filipino boxing fans who witnessed Rey ?Boom Boom? Bautista succumb to crafty veteran Heriberto ?Cuate? Ruiz of Mexico in an eight round televised bout held…
