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Q & A: Hernan ?Tyson? Marquez
In a face to face interview video chat thru Facebook, WBA Super World Flyweight Champion Hernan ?Tyson? Marquez (34-2-0, 25KO) goes through a Q&A on his upcoming fight this weekend with WBO…
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MARES-MORENO FOR WBC SUPER BANTAMWEIGHT TITLE; THE VICTOR COULD FACE WINNER OF DONAIRE-ARCE
One of the most exciting super bantamweight fights of this year is about to unfold before our eyes as talented 2-division world champion Mexican Abner Mares makes the first defense of his…
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Thain picks Manny by decision
It?s Manny Pacquiao over Juan Manuel Marquez via a close but clear decision in their fourth meeting at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas on Dec. 8. That?s how unbeaten…
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BOXING ULTIMATELY BOILS DOWN ON WHOM YOU KNOW
Boxing is a business, a huge one at that, particularly for those who have gone ?past the door? and are now totally inside and enjoying the spoils of their hard work. Sadly…
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Donaire out to clean up ranks
MANILA, Philippines - WBO superbantamweight champion Nonito Donaire Jr. said recently he intends to clean up the 122-pound division before moving up to invade the featherweight division but if there are lucrative…
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FILIPINOS ‘WARS KATSUMATA’, NEBRAN AND ESPINO SEE ACTION NOV 18 IN OKINAWA, JAPAN
Three Filipino warriors, Warlito Parrenas (aka "Wars Katsumata"), "The Ilocano Superman" Vergel Nebran and "The Slugger" Cirilo Espino star in the exciting Japanese boxing event "Pacific Boxing Showdown In Okinawa" on November…
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Is Marquez ‘old’ at 39?
Interim WBO lightwelterweight champion Juan Manuel Marquez will try to turn back the hands of time when at 39, he battles Manny Pacquiao for pride and prestige in their fourth encounter to…
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V?SQUEZ 117.6, APOLINARIO 116.8 LBS FOR WBA TITLE IN ARGENTINA
Former 2-division world champion Roberto "La Ara?a" V?squez of Panama (on the left) weighed-in 117.6 lbs (53.35 kgs) while his seven years younger opponent Filipino John Mark "The Iceman" Apolinario of Sarangani…
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WEIGHTS FROM OSAKA: ATSUSHI KAKUTANI 109.9 LBS, REY LORITO 110 LBS
Kakutani and Lorito make weight. WBA #11 Jr. Flyweight Rey Lorito (on the right) of the Philippines weighed in 110 lbs (49.86 kgs) while his opponent Japanese Atsushi Kakutani Saturday scaled 109.9…
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DRIAN FRANCISCO AND HIS ?TBA OPPONENT?
Los Angeles, CA:- One of the strange things about boxing is the so-called ?TBA? ? To Be Announced ? opponent. It is apparently one way for a boxer who does not have…
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REY LORITO AGAIN IN HARM’S WAY, BATTLES ATSUSHI KAKUTANI THIS SATURDAY IN OSAKA, JAPAN
The WBA #11 Jr. Flyweight Rey Lorito (R) of the Philippines risks his world ranking when the 21 year-old fighter battles talented Japanese super flyweight Atsushi Kakutani this coming Saturday (Nov 3)…
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PAZOS: SERVANIA HITS HARDER THAN ORLANDO CRUZ
(Minglanilla, Cebu) Last week in Kissimmee Florida, Mexican warrior Jorge ?El Ferroz? Pazos (20-5-0, 13KO) challenged the WBO Latino Featherweight champion, WBO ranked #4 Orlando Cruz (18-2-1-9 KO) in a highly watched…
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Donaire not holding breath for Arce
MANILA, Philippines - If Jorge Arce doesn?t step up to the plate and confirm a Dec. 15 bout by this weekend, WBO superbantamweight champion Nonito Donaire Jr. won?t sit around waiting for…
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APOLINARIO BATTLES V?SQUEZ FOR WBA TITLE IN ARGENTINA; FLIES TOMORROW
Filipino bantamweight John Mark Apolinario "The Iceman" (on the left), is getting his bags ready for his trip Sunday ahead of his title clash against former 2-division world champion Roberto "La Ara?a"…
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R?os vs Salguero on Thursday; Winner Will Challenge World Champion Johnriel Casimero
Casimero's mandatory challenger will soon to be known. Panama's Luis Alberto R?os (LEFT) and Felipe Salguero of M?xico will clash in 12-round world title eliminator fight to select the mandatory challenger of…
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TWO GIANT SATURDAYS IN OCTOBER MAY HAVE PRODUCED THE YEAR’S BEST IN BOXING
It has been two great nights of boxing these past two weekends in the Continental United States. The two leading promotional companies of the sport separately and successfully staged two big events…
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ALA not giving up despite Banal loss
MANILA, Philippines - The bigger picture is to provide opportunities for Filipino fighters to become world champions and notwithstanding A. J. Banal?s shock loss to Pungluang Sor Singyu in a war for…
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SOR SINGYU SHOCKS BANAL AND THE PHILIPPINES
PASAY CITY ? The dressing room of Team Philippines had a funeral atmosphere. AJ Banal was inconsolable. ALA Promotions CEO Michael Aldeguer was by his side trying to find the words to…
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NOT JUST BANAL BUT FILIPINO FANS FACE A CHALLENGE
It's not just WBO No. 1 ranked southpaw AJ ?Bazooka? Banal who faces a challenge when he battles Thailand?s No. 2 ranked Pungluang Sor Singyu for the vacant WBO bantamweight title at…
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INSIDE SPORTS – TV RATINGS SHOW DONAIRE HAS ARRIVED
If the tremendous ratings of the WBC Diamond Belt and WBO super bantamweight/junior featherweight title fight between Nonito ?The Filipino Flash? Donaire and Japanese southpaw and WBC champion emeritus Toshiaki Nishioka at…
