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Why not look for another Espinosa or Pe?alosa?
People follow trends. Be it in fashion, music or film. Searching for the next Manny Pacquiao has become not just a catchword but an obsession among promoters, boxers and fans. Power punchers…
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Unang linggo sa Kongreso
MANILA -- Magandang araw po ulit sa inyong lahat, mga minamahal kong kababayan, tagasubaybay at lalung-lalo na sa mga mamamayan ng Sarangani province na pinagmumulan ng aking kapangyarihan bilang isang bagong halal…
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Casimero vows comeback after bitter defeat
MANILA, Philippines - Determined to learn from his mistakes, Johnriel Casimero said yesterday the bitter experience of losing his interim WBO lightflyweight title to Mexico?s Ramon Garcia via a split 12-round decision…
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Gerry to stage comeback?
MANILA, Philippines - Two-time world boxing champion Gerry Pe?alosa is seriously considering a comeback and might just face unbeaten Mexican Abner Mares in the undercard of the Sugar Shane Mosley-Sergio Mora mainer…
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LOSING ON THE ROAD
Johnriel Casimero of Ormoc City,Leyte lost his WBO interim light flyweight title to Ramon Garcia Hirales of Mexico by split decision in a fight held at the Polideportivo Centenario in Los Mochis,…
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Tulung-tulong, Sama-sama Para sa Pagbabago
MANILA -- Magandang araw po ulit sa inyong lahat, mga minamahal kong mga tagasubaybay, fans, at mga kapwa Filipino saan mang panig sa buong mundo. Matagal na panahon tayong hindi nagkasama at…
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Casimero in high-risk bout but confident to win
MANILA, Philippines - Interim WBO lightflyweight champion Johnriel Casimero of Ormoc City battles Mexican southpaw Ramon Garcia in a 12-round bout to decide Ivan Calderon?s next challenger at the Polideportivo Centenario in…
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Manny Pacquiao’s Options, Part II: The Venue
Home Sweet Home, Manny Manny Pacquiao versus Antonio Margarito in Mexico? In Monterey, California? In the Cowboy's Stadium in Texas? Wake up guys. There is a better venue, if not the best…
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Manny Pacquiao’s Options, Part 1: The Opponent
PACQUIAO-COTTO II: PARA QUE? Suggestions of a second meeting between Filipino boxing icon Manny Pacquiao and Miguel Cotto are simply ridiculous and pointless that every boxing fan must raise a howl of…
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‘POWER VS POWER’ EXPLODES TODAY
This is an invitation to all boxing fans to witness another explosive boxing match aptly titled ?Power vs. Power? today, July 23, 2010 at around 6pm at the Mandaluyong Gym as Michael…
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‘Bazooka’ blasts Yoo before big Bohol crowd
MANILA, Philippines - Power-punching A. J. Banal proved too tough for Japanese Hayato Kimura, known as Big Yoo, as the Bazooka from the ALA Gym of Cebu scored a sensational fifth round…
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Banal?s continuing journey for redemption
The Sandugo festival is an annual celebration held in Tagbilaran City on the island of Bohol. It is a historical festival commemorating the Treaty of Friendship between Bohol chieftain Datu Sikatuna and…
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WHY IS IT THAT NECESSARY TO HAVE A FIGHT IN NOVEMBER IF IT WERE NOT WITH MAYWEATHER?
The recent rumblings about Congressman Pacquiao ?must fight? in November should really be closely scrutinized. Theoretically, unless the Congressman needs to raise tons of money to recoup what he spent to win…
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“Bangis ng Kamao”
Another explosive boxing showdown will be witnessed by the people of Mandaluyong City for free on July 23, 2010 as it topbills top Asian boxers Michael Farenas and Simson ?The Executioner? Butar…
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Marquee bout ahead for Donaire
MANILA, Philippines - No less than Top Rank chairman Bob Arum himself has assured interim WBA superflyweight champion Nonito Donaire Jr. that the days of thrashing journeymen and tomato cans are over…
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‘Hawaiian Punch’ eyes flyweight belt
MANILA, Philippines - Former WBC and IBF lightflyweight champion Brian Viloria said yesterday he?ll book another tune-up fight, probably in the US, before getting married to long-time girlfriend Erica Navarro on Dec.…
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THE CONCEPCION DEBACLE ? WHOSE HEAD SHOULD ROLL?
Michael Koncz. To say that the results of Saturday?s fights in Puerto Rico were terrible, particularly for Bernabe Concepcion is an understatement. It was a clear blow-out! I said Concepcion is not…
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IT?S TIME FOR TOP RANK TO PUT MORE ATTENTION ON DONAIRE
Nonito Donaire?s smashing victory over the small but talented Hernan ?Tyson? Marquez last Saturday in Puerto Rico was predictable as April showers. It was not a matter of when it will come…
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Donaire saves day for RP
Manila, Philippines - Unable to goad big-name fighters into the ring, interim WBA superflyweight champion Nonito Donaire Jr. vented his frustrations on Mexico?s Hernan (Tyson) Marquez and scored a convincing eighth round…
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Sabaupan Retains IBF Pan Pacific Lightweight Title
The fight was the first defense of Al Sabaupan, (13W-0L-1D-10KOs) of the IBF Pan Pacific Lightweight Title. Sabaupan is a member of the formidable Touchgloves Boxing Gym based in Agoncillo, Batangas, under…
