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INSIDE SPORTS: KEEPING THE FAITH
No matter what the outcome of the semi final match between the Philippine Azkals and the youthful Turkmenistan side in the AFC Challenge Cup in Kathmandu, Nepal, with majestic Mt. Everest looking…
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Tremblay vows Ana to fight like maniac
MANILA, Philippines - If Canadian promoter Allan Tremblay makes good on his promise, WBO female superbantamweight champion Ana (The Hurricane) Julaton will fight like a maniac in staking her crown against unbeaten…
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Is Sonsona back on track?
?Marvelous? Marvin Sonsona was only 19 when he captured the WBO superflyweight title on an upset 12-round decision over Jose Lopez in Ontario three years ago. He was thrust into the limelight…
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Lopez, Cuello ready to go for title shots
MANILA, Philippines - WBC No. 1 superflyweight Silvester Lopez and WBC No. 2 minimumweight Denver Cuello took a step forward in their race to become the next Filipino world boxing champion as…
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WHAT’S THE REAL DEAL WITH ABE CONCEPCION?
San Juan, Puerto Rico - Once hailed as the next best homegrown talent after Manny Pacquiao, the boxer nicknamed "The Real Deal" has been in a real slide lately. Bernabe "Abe" Concepcion…
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More Pinoys in world title bids
When it rains, it pours and Philippine boxing continues to enjoy a shower of good news with stunning victories by Milan Melindo, Nonito Donaire, Johnriel Casimero and Sonny Boy Jaro to start…
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WHERE ART THOU?
Rodolfo "Jun" Aquino 's week has been interesting to say the least. A week after his unfortunate incident involving Floyd Mayweather, Jnr and his team, Aquino's days has been busy. Not from…
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LOPEZ VS. SALIDO: THE PUERTO RICO VS. MEXICO RIVALRY RELOADED
From a fans perspective, this is the right fight at the right time for both fighters in their career. One could still argue both fighters more so Juanma, would benefit from a…
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Singapore Hosts Two World Boxing Title Fights
The tiny nation of Singapore, known all of these years as the business hub of Asia, has started a well-planned effort to become the Far East's sports and entertainment center when the…
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Argentine promoter guarantees Julaton security
MANILA, Philippines - Argentine promoter Osvaldo Rivero of KO International has assured WBO female superbantamweight champion Ana (Hurricane) Julaton of safe passage before and after her third title defense against undefeated Yesica…
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Time to move on
Forget Floyd Mayweather, Jr. If the man who speaks with forked tongue continues to make a mockery of the fight game by insulting the intelligence of the boxing public, he deserves to…
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IS THIS ANOTHER JOKE – MERLIN VS KRATINGDAENGGYM?
Reports just posted by Carlos Costa from Thailand indicates that a Filipino with a dismal record will be fighting a veteran Thai with a far superior record for the PABA Super bantamweight…
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Japanese pug next for ‘Thai Killer’
MANILA, Philippines - It will be No. 1 contender Toshiyuki Igarashi of Japan to challenge newly crowned WBC flyweight champion Sonny Boy Jaro in the Silay City slugger?s first defense of the…
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New champ staves off retirement
MANILA, Philippines - Newly crowned WBC flyweight champion Sonny Boy Jaro of Silay City, Negros Occidental, said yesterday he would?ve retired to become a tricycle driver if not for his upset win…
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Floyd talks nonsense in denying Pacquiao
MANILA, Philippines - Floyd Mayweather Jr. will spend 87 days in a Las Vegas county jail starting June 1 as punishment for beating up former girlfriend Josie Harris, mother of their three…
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Floyd talks nonsense in denying Pacquiao
MANILA, Philippines - Floyd Mayweather Jr. will spend 87 days in a Las Vegas county jail starting June 1 as punishment for beating up former girlfriend Josie Harris, mother of their three…
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Nick was right, Kevin Durant is swell
NICHOLAI Rhiz Roska covers both the LA Lakers and LA Clippers for PhilBoxing.com. In fact, he will be at Staples Center this March 4, officially credentialed to chronicle the epic duel between…
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Lopez assured of title shot
MANILA, Philippines - No less than WBC president Jose Sulaiman has guaranteed a title shot for No. 1 superflyweight contender Silvester Lopez as he recently decreed that the winner of the March…
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Tim says he’ll be first to beat Floyd
MANILA, Philippines - Tim (Desert Storm) Bradley is lined up to face WBO welterweight champion Manny Pacquiao at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas on June 9 but in a…
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Shoe giant signs D-Rose to a Cinderella deal
If the shoe fits, pay the man. That's exactly what shoe giant Adidas did this past weekend when it signed reigning NBA MVP Derrick Rose to a Cinderella deal worth $260 million…
