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JOURNEYMAN GETS A CHANCE OF A LIFETIME
Ponteras. Tonight, I will fly to Bangkok, Thailand to witness a boxing event which will involve one of our boxers, Ryan Rae Ponteras. The fight will be for a regional title and…
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Nonito captivates with Pinoy class
MANILA, Philippines - The year 2012 clearly belonged to WBO superbantamweight champion Nonito Donaire Jr. who swept his four assignments ? each a world title fight, became a $1 million earner and…
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CASIMERO-RIOS PURSE BID? PANAMA HERE I COME.
With the report coming from my esteemed compadre, Carlos Costa, that the promotions for the title defense of Johnreil Casimero against challenger Luis Rios of Panama has been placed on a ?purse…
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CASIMERO’S MANDATORY DEFENSE AGAINST LUIS RIOS WILL GO TO IBF PURSE BIDDING
The defense of Filipino world champion John Riel Casimero (right) against mandatory challenger Luis "Pan Blanco" R?os of Panama will be decided in a purse bid that will take place on January…
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P-Noy advises Donaire on career
MANILA, Philippines - In a private courtesy call at Malaca?ang Palace the other day, WBO superbantamweight champion Nonito Donaire Jr. said he was advised by President Aquino to be aware of signs…
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Dodie Boy Jr. a bright star in Vegas
MANILA, Philippines - Superbantamweight prospect Dodie Boy Pe?alosa Jr. stole the show in the early undercard of the Manny Pacquiao-Juan Manuel Marquez mainer at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas…
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Let?s rid boxing of suspicion
The Nevada State Athletic Commission has cleared both Manny Pacquiao and Juan Manuel Marquez in drug-testing after their fight but only their urine underwent examination. The analysis did not include blood extraction…
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BRYAN VASQUEZ SHARP FOR UNIFICATION BATTLE WITH UCHIYAMA ON NEW YEAR’S EVE IN TOKYO
SAN JOSE, Costa Rica - V?squez ready for Uchiyama. Watched over by his boxing team, WBA super featherweight (130 lbs) interim champ unbeaten Bryan "El Tiquito" V?squez of Costa Rica looks sharp…
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TU?ACAO BATTLES MEXICAN ESQUIVEL THIS SATURDAY IN JAPAN; WINNER GETS WBC WORLD TITLE SHOT
Former WBC World Champion Malcolm Tu?acao (31-2-3, 19KO's) of Cebu, Philippines gets a step closer to another battle for a world title if he defeats tough hard-hitting Mexican Christian Esquivel (25-3, 18KO's)…
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Is it over for Manny?
As a fighter gets on in years, the responsibility of keeping a sharp focus on staying in shape becomes more and more pronounced. It?s impossible to turn back the hands of time…
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Julaton says Manny will be stronger
MANILA, Philippines - Former two-time WBO female superbantamweight champion Ana (The Hurricane) Julaton said the other day Manny Pacquiao?s mistake of walking into a knockout punch by Juan Manuel Marquez won?t downgrade…
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Donaire leaves no doubt
MANILA, Philippines - WBO superbantamweight champion Nonito Donaire Jr. is a shoo-in for Fighter of the Year honors and virtually sealed the vote with a spectacular third round disposal of Mexican legend…
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Manny?s legacy cast in stone
MANILA, Philippines - Although Manny Pacquiao failed to win a single fight this year, there is no question he remains the symbol of Filipino pride and as he turns 34 today, the…
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NO SURPRISE BUT STILL VERY IMPRESSIVE
What did you expect? Nonito Donaire is the bigger man. He is younger, less battle-worn, faster and obviously more powerful. Jorge Arce built his career on blood and brawn. ?Travieso? was always…
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Marquez drug-negative, open to rematch
HOUSTON ? The results are out: Manny Pacquiao and Juan Manuel Marquez are negative of any form of performance-enhancing drugs or PEDs following tests that were conducted and supervised by the Nevada…
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Rest easy, Buboy, like all storms, this too shall come to pass
CHICAGO -- Like most phone conversations between almost complete strangers, my chat Friday afternoon with Nevada State Athletic Commisison (NSAC) executive director Keith Kizer began with a formal introduction and the perfunctory…
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Hatton surprised by Marquez? size
MANILA, Philippines - It was Manny Pacquiao?s knockout victim Ricky Hatton on the line, calling from Hong Kong the other day and the Manchester Hitman expressed surprise at Juan Manuel Marquez? power…
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?Passing of the Torch?
An avid boxing fan and a friend of mine asked me if I am going to Houston to cover Nonito Donaire Jr.?s fight against Jorge Arce today. I told him I can?t…
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WILL THE MEXICAN MYTH CONTINUE?
Hilton Americas Hotel, Houston, Texas:- A friend and I happen to sit next to a group of Mexican boxing fans at a bar in this fancy downtown hotel late tonight and for…
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JUAN MANUEL M?RQUEZ HONORED BY PRESIDENT OF M?XICO
Today is another unforgettable day for the Champion of the Decade Juan Manuel Marquez. The multiple-division world champion was received by the President of Mexico Enrique Pe?a Nieto at the National Palace,…
