Rene Bonsubre, Jr.
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Remembering Pacquiao-Magramo
It was September 13, 1997 when Manny Pacquiao made his first and only appearance in the historic Cebu Coliseum. He was one of the main draws in the now defunct weekly television…
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Does Pacquiao need Marquez?
Juan Manuel Marquez has once again found his name mentioned in the Manny Pacquiao sweepstakes due to his recent victory over Jimrex Jaca. Thirty one months ago they figured in a nail…
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The Final Gunfight
Just like in the days of the Old West, two pistoleros squared off for the bragging rights in claiming the title of ?fastest gun alive.? But this around, they wore guns instead…
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LOOKING BACK: TYSON-HOLYFIELD I
Sports fans will always tell you stories of certain events or ball games that somehow fired up their imagination. Boxing fans are no exception, as they have their own personal list of…
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Paclander in Africa
It has been twelve days since I arrived in Tanzania. It is extremely hard to think about topics to write about when my brain is till processing the basics of their national…
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Can the Snake Spew Venom in Indonesia?
Donnie Nietes of Bacolod City will be getting a chance of a lifetime with a world title shot against IBF strawweight champ Muhhamad Rachman of Indonesia. The 24 year old Nietes, who…
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Thrilla in Minglanilla Ringside Report
Donnie “Ahas” Nietes gave Roberto Rubillar a world class beating for ten one-sided rounds in the Minglanilla Sports Complex in Cebu. Nietes, who hails from Bacolod, entered the ring with a large…
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The Burden of Being Boom Boom
For the past couple of years Rey “Boom Boom” Bautista has been carrying the load of being tagged as Philippine boxing’s next big thing. There has never been a Filipino contender who…
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Can the Sniper shoot down the Bomber?
Bobby “The Sniper” Pacquiao’s remarkable career turnaround will have another gripping episode if and when he squares off with former IBF super featherweight champion Robbie "The Bomber" Peden. The Australian was quoted…
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The World without a Pacman
The rumors are started as whispers. Slowly the noise got louder until it reached the decibel level of a runaway firetruck. Manny Pacquiao will be leaving the square ring and enter the…
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Pancho Villa’s Homecoming
Pancho Villa (Francisco Guilledo) made history in 1923 with his epic seven round knockout win over Jimmy Wilde for the world flyweight title. He then fought an incredible twenty three times from…
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STORM CLOUDS: Early thoughts on the Trilogy
Editor's note: PhilBoxing.com would like to extend a warm welcome to Rene Bonsubre, Jr. to the PhilBoxing.com family. Pacquiao-Morales III will be on every boxing fan’s daily menu from now till November.…
