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Tyson loves the Mavs but the Knicks’ cash proved irresistible
Tyson Chandler. While mulling his options as a free agent, Tyson Chandler leaned heavily on staying on as a Maverick in Dallas. But when the New York Knicks offered him an extremely…
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Segura out of danger
MANILA, Philippines - Former WBO/WBA lightflyweight champion Giovani Segura of Mexico has been cleared to fight again, according to a reliable source from the hospital where he was confined for four days…
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PUTTING SALUDAR AGAINST VILORIA IS EASIER SAID THAN DONE
After apparently witnessing the demolition of Giovanni Segura by the current WBO Flyweight champion, Brian Viloria last week in Pasig City, Cotobato del Sur?s Froilan Saludar apparently saw something that made him…
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Ref says Segura could’ve been killed
MANILA, Philippines - Veteran referee Samuel Viruet of New York City said he stopped the fight between defending WBO flyweight champion Brian Viloria and Mexican challenger Giovani Segura at 0:29 of the…
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PROSPECTS REPORT CARD 2011
One year ago, I wrote an article about seven up and coming prospects who had the talent to start making ripples. At that point in time, most if not all, were still…
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Manny behind the mike
WBO welterweight champion and the world?s No. 1 pound-for-pound fighter Rep. Manny Pacquiao was in his element sharing insights as a guest commentator on the TV panel for the Brian Viloria-Giovani Segura…
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PRAYERS FOR GIOVANNI SEGURA
Those of us that enjoy the sweet art and science of boxing should once in a while stop and reflect on what the sport does to the gallant warriors that put their…
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Segura has power but Viloria unfazed
MANILA, Philippines - WBO flyweight champion Brian Viloria considers Mexican challenger Giovani Segura his toughest opponent ever and that respect is his motivation to win convincingly as he stakes his crown in…
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Publisher Pacquiao
Filipino boxing icon Manny Pacquiao, who is also the Congressman from Saranggani, the TV host, the singer, the basketball player, the billiards shark and many more, is taking on a new persona…
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Viloria ready for legacy fight
MANILA, Philippines - For WBO flyweight champion Brian Viloria, the goal isn?t just to retain his title but to also establish a legacy as one of the top pound-for-pound fighters ever by…
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Will we see a fresher and tougher Viloria this Sunday?
He may be the underdog but Filipino boxing fans will root for Brian ?The Hawaiian Punch? Viloria when he enters the ring against Giovani Segura on Sunday morning. His Ilocano roots ensure…
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HAPPY BIRTHDAY BOB!
We first met Top Rank promoter Bob Arum in 1975 when he was in the Philippines for the greatest heavyweight championship fight of all-time, the Muhammad Ali-Joe Frazier ?Thrilla in Manila.? Arum…
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STONE-WALLING THE ISSUE IS NOT GOING TO MAKE US GO AWAY
Javier Capetillo. I really abhor the old fashion Filipino political trick called stone-walling. The practice does not only kill rightful political processes but also shows the glaring unfairness of those that allow…
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THERE SHOULD BE NO ROOM FOR “PLASTER GATE” IN MANILA THIS SATURDAY
Two fights on two weekends this month might at first glance be unrelated, but on second look, you might see some correlation between the two. I am talking about the Miguel Cotto-Antonio…
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Floyd fight almost done deal – Manny
MANILA, Philippines - WBO welterweight champion Manny Pacquiao said the other day his much-awaited showdown with WBC titlist Floyd Mayweather Jr. is 80 to 90 percent sure to take place on May…
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Warm reception for Manny
MANILA, Philippines - The fans chanted WBO welterweight champion Manny Pacquiao?s name as he made his way to a front row lower grandstand seat beside wife Jinkee late in the first half…
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No surprises for Viloria
MANILA, Philippines - WBO flyweight champion Brian Viloria knows exactly what?s in store when he takes on Mexican challenger Giovani Segura, probably his toughest opponent ever, in a 12-round bout at the…
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A SAD DAY IN OXNARD
They say that what goes around comes around. ?Karma? as some people will call it. Well tonight that is exactly what happened to the boxers that train at the gym of Robert…
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SOAP OPERA IN THE SQUARED RING
Admit it or not, we like soap operas. Even if you are a guy who is a hardcore boxing fan or a UFC aficionado, once and maybe a couple of times in…
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CHERRY PICKIN? FLOYD MUST BE REFERRING TO GUERRERO OR MORALES WHEN HE SAID ?MAY 5th, LET?S DO IT?
Here we go again. Gosh, when will it ever end! Floyd Mayweather Jr, the big mouth from Grand Rapids, Michigan is at it again. While it is true that he is undefeated,…
