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Donaire shows the importance of a good boxing mind
WBA interim superflyweight titlist Nonito Donaire,Jr. saved an ill-fated Filipino campaign in Puerto Rico when he retained his title with an 8th round TKO win over Hernan ?Tyson? Marquez of Mexico. The…
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IS CONCEPCION BEING FED TO THE LIONS?
I vividly remember a conversation I had with the former handler of Bernie Concepcion right after the Lopez-Concepcion fight was announced. The gentleman I spoke to said: ?Doc, we can?t do much…
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Waiting for Dapudong
Bruce Mctavish, Rick Staheli and the Angeles City boxing buffs filled the cooler with beer, Edward Ligas and his group in Cebu City were all set, former congressman Jun Pinol had all…
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BLABBERING BLATTER FLEXES HIS MUSCLE
In another arrogant display of power by an International Sports Federation, FIFA president Sepp Blatter has warned that France may be banned from international football if its government interferes in the running…
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THE FUTURE SARANGANI HOSPITAL MUST INCLUDE A DENTAL DIVISION
To begin with, I would like to congratulate the Honorable Manny Pacquiao for his recent political triumph His victory can only be described in one word:- awesome! Beating the ultra-rich and iconic…
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Five Braveheart Boxers Lined Up for Important Fights
Los Angeles, California - The spectacular performance displayed by flyweight Edrin Dapudong who thrashed World No. 1 contender Jesus Jimenez Saturday in Tepic City, Mexico, has opened the door of opportunity for…
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Garcia’s daughter receives PSC award
NEW JERSEY ? Former world middleweight boxing champion Ceferino Garcia?s daughter Maureen was all choked up in receiving the Philippine Sports Commission (PSC) glass trophy signifying the late fighter?s induction into the…
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Floyd questions Manny’s award
MANILA, Philippines - Trash-talking Floyd Mayweather, Jr. is questioning the basis for the Boxer of the Decade award given to Manny Pacquiao by the Boxing Writers Association of America and recently said…
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REMEMBER THIS NAME: JOSE OCAMPO
The boxing event billed as ?NEW PROSPECTS III? held at Bagumbayan, Taguig City last Saturday, June 26, turned out to be a coming out party for the biggest prospect of them all,…
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Ana Julaton and Women?s Boxing
Women?s boxing will be on the spotlight this June 30 when Ana ?The Hurricane? Julaton (6 W (KO 1) - L 2 (KO 0) - D 1) fights Maria Elena Villalobos of…
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Gorres inspires ALA Boys to excel
ANILA, Philippines - Even as former world title challenger Z Gorres was forced into early retirement because of a head injury, he continues to inspire his ALA stablemates who are now more…
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Champions Don’t Just Pop Out; They’re Discovered and Molded
The new World Boxing Council (WBC) Flyweight Silver champion, Edrin "The Sting" Dapudong, was described as the only "lucky" fighter last weekend having scored the solitary win among the five Filipino boxers…
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Big Boxing Card in Taguig tomorrow
Taguig City will be the venue of a boxing event tomorrow, June 26, billed as ?NEW PROSPECTS III? totalling to 82 exciting rounds of the sweet science. Headlining the event will be…
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DAPUDONG, OTHER UP AND COMERS, NEED OUR SUPPORT
The remarkable talent in boxing that our country possesses especially down south in the Visayas and Mindanao was proven once again when Edren Dapudong scored a stunning 1st round knockout over highly…
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NEWS FLASH: RICHIE MEPRANUM HAS NOT BEEN PAID HIS PURSE
A rising Filipino flyweight Richie Mepranum of Saranggani Province who lost in his title bid against Julio Cesar Miranda at Puebla, Mexico a week ago is now back in the Philippines to…
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Rubillar thwarted in rematch
MANILA, Philippines - Hard-luck challenger Juanito Rubillar lost a controversial split 12-round decision to IBO lightflyweight champion Hekkie Budler in his sixth failed attempt to win a world title at the Emperor?s…
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MARLON TAPALES: ANOTHER RISING STAR
Philippine boxing community has another potential world champion to watch out for and it?s Marlon Tapales of Wakee Salud Boxing Stable of Wakee Salud and Bong Yap. Tapales has won his Philippines…
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Only Dapudong lucky in Mexico
MANILA, Philippines - Three Filipino fighters went up against tough opponents in Mexico yesterday morning (Manila time) and only North Cotabato?s Edren Dapudong emerged a winner, scoring a spectacular first round knockout…
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Pinoys ready to rumble in title bouts
MANILA, Philippines - Seven Filipino fighters are seeing action in rings around the world this morning (Manila time) but the spotlight is on two grudge rematches involving WBC lightflyweight champion Rodel Mayol…
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BERNABE CONCEPCION?S CHANCES AGAINST JUANMA LOPEZ
July 10, 2010 is another big date for us Pinoy boxing fans as our very own Bernabe ?The Real Deal? Concepcion faces Juan Manuel Lopez of Puerto Rico. Fresh from his big…
