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WBC lists Pacquiao No. 3 contender at super lightweight division
MANILA, Philippines ? The World Boxing Council (WBC) has listed Filipino pound for pound king Manny Pacquiao the No. 3 contender in the super lightweight (140-lb) division in its March ratings. Pacquiao…
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Roach – It’s down to me
Freddie Roach says it was HIS decision to fight Marco Antonio Barrera. The legendary trainer is taking full responsibility for Saturday night's massive showdown at the MEN Arena, which sees Amir Khan…
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Exclusive: Nazim Speaks on the Wrap controversy, Mosley vs Pacquiao and how to beat Margarito!
Liverpuncher.com had the opportunity to sit down with the man whom would get our vote as Trainer of the Year thus far! He trained Hopkins vs. Pavlik in last years upset and…
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Bristol shows will go on for Hatton
Ricky Hatton plans to be involved in Bristol boxing for a long time to come. The IBO light welterweight champion stages his second show in the city inside three months when he…
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Pacquiao vs. Hatton – The Biggest Fight Ever?
While some may suggest that the sport of boxing is being surpassed by mixed-martial arts, it is doubtful that any MMA event will get the kind of media attention, and pay-per-view buys…
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DEONTAY WILDER LOOKS IMPRESSIVE IN SECOND PROFESSIONAL BOUT SCORING FIRST ROUND TKO
LOS ANGELES (March 10, 2009) - As the boxing year charges full steam ahead, 2008 Olympic Bronze Medalist Deontay Wilder, the lone United States Boxing Medalist from the Beijing Games, is already…
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YOUTH VS EXPERIENCE SET APRIL 4 IN CEBU<br>Magbanua vs Vorapin; Dapudong vs. Batawang
Magbanua, Vorapin. Twenty three-year-old Rolando "Smooth Operator" Magbanua will make the first defense of his World Boxing Organization (WBO) Interim Bantamweight title against former world champion Ratanachai Sor Vorapin of Thailand on…
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GUARDO BATS FOR REGIONAL BOXERS’ TRAINING
Newly-appointed ABAP project director for Region 7, sportsman Jonathan Guardo, has made known his preference of holding the training of amateur boxers in the region, rather than send them to the national…
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Donaire, Pe?alosa, Nietes Elorde Boxers of the Year
MANILA, Philippines - Three world champions who defended their titles on separate occasions last year emerged as the Boxers of the Year who will be honored during the 2008 Gabriel ?Flash? Elorde…
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Oro’s Melindo gunning for world respect
MILAN Melindo will face former IBF world champion Muhammad Rachman of Indonesia in a non-title fight at Waterfront Hotel on March 14, 2009. Dubbed as "Judgement at the Waterfront," it will be…
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ABAP reaches out, listens to boxers
MANILA, Philippines - The Amateur Boxing Association of the Philippines conducted over the weekend one of its regular consultations with members of the national training pool as well as their coaches to…
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Tyson says Ali tough to beat in new made-in-Canada boxing video game
If the new "Fight Night: Round 4" video game is as true to life as Mike Tyson says it is, Iron Mike probably wouldn't have had a chance against heavyweight great Muhammad…
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Hitman Hatton makes Bristol boxing pledge
Ricky Hatton says he is committed to bringing the good times back to Bristol boxing. The world light welterweight king, pictured right, is confident he and Bristol-based promoter Jane Couch can unearth…
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LAPUT KO’S BUCAG IN ZAMBOANGA
Filipino Jr featherweight world contender and WBO Inter Continental champion Ramie Laput of the American Boxing Academy scored an impressive 7th round KO over a determined Rene Bucag in Zamboanga last Friday…
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Manny is too good for Hatton
COLIN HART says Filipino sensation Manny Pacquiao will beat Ricky Hatton when the pair collide on May 2. Despite acknowledging the Hitman's improvement under new trainer Floyd Mayweather Snr, the Voice of…
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3 world champs to be feted
Three world champions who defended their titles on separate occasions last year emerged as the Boxers of the Year who will be honored during the 2008 Gabriel "Flash" Elorde Memorial Awards on…
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Doghouse Boxing’s Official Manny Pacquiao Art by Coyote Duran
Associate Editor of Doghouse Boxing and portrait artist Coyote Duran has officially released his first acrylic painting in 14 years; a rendering of pound-for-pound king Manny Pacquiao. Artistically, Duran is known for…
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ATE: Next For Marquez, Diaz? Applause, Hatton-Pacquiao, Ali?s Best Win, Jones-Sheika, Caballero-Lopez, Uncrowned Best & More
In today?s edition of Ask The Editor (ATE), we look to what lies ahead for lightweight boxing king Juan Manuel Marquez, give applause to Juan Diaz for his performance in defeat and…
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Hopkins picks Pacquiao to win this time around
MANILA, Philippines ? From Pacquiao basher to ?Pacman" believer. Former undisputed middleweight champion Bernard Hopkins sees Filipino phenom Manny Pacquiao winning his May 2 fight against Englishman Ricky Hatton at the MGM…
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NIETES CONFIDENT MILENDO CAN HANDLE RACHMAN
CEBU CITY--WBO minimumweight kingpin Donnie Nietes announced yesterday that he is confident his stablemate Milan Milendo can withstand the experience advantage, and eventually win over ex-IBF minifly boss Muhammad Rachman when they…
