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A quick peek at the Viloria-Gabi Training Camp
I was in midtown LA for a meeting this afternoon and had half an hour to spare so I decided to check out the “happening” at the Wildcard Gym. As usual, the…
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STORM CLOUDS: Early thoughts on the Trilogy
Editor's note: PhilBoxing.com would like to extend a warm welcome to Rene Bonsubre, Jr. to the PhilBoxing.com family. Pacquiao-Morales III will be on every boxing fan’s daily menu from now till November.…
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The Fan’s Guide to Quartey-Forrest
When Ike Quartey and Vernon Forrest step into the ring on August 6, both men will know exactly what their yet to be determined fates mean. Both former welterweight champions are aware…
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Nonito Donaire Wins in Two Rounds
Sta Ynes, California - Nonito “The Filipino Flash” Donaire is certainly not a Manny Pacquiao, not even a far cry close. But tonight, on the ring set up at the bucolic yet…
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Exclusive Interview with David Tua
I caught up with David Tua after his fourth round knockout victory over David Gutierrez in Manhattan Saturday night. He was very candid and open with his thoughts about the bout, growing…
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Tua demolishes Gutierrez, Banks shocks Castillo
The Hammerstein Ballroom was buzzing as ESPN Friday Night Fights broadcast live from Downtown Manhattan. In the main event, Eliseo Castillo was upset by undefeated Jonathon Banks with a fourth round knockout..…
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Even Juarez wants to crash Pacquiao’s party
TAKE 2 for the World Boxing Council (WBC) super featherweight rematch between Marco Antonio Barrera and Rocky Juarez as Vegas’ MGM Grand rocks anew with a huge pack of their avid backers…
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‘Boom Boom’ in back-to-back US bouts
Bantamweight contender Rey (Boom Boom) Bautista is in line for two US fights within 46 days and the busy schedule indicates Golden Boy Promotions is rushing a world title shot for the…
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Boxing in Paradise (with more pics!)
GLORIA DE DAPITAN, that fantasy escapade of a place located in Dawo, Dapitan City, was host to Tuesday's 'Double Trouble' card, arguably the biggest boxing event to be held in the city.…
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Brian Viloria all set for title defense
Brian Viloria, (19-0-0 , 12 KO) the Hawaiian born, Narvacan-raised Filipino-American WBC junior flyweight champion of the world will defend his crown for the second time. This time around, he will face…
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High Regard for a Flag Bearer
Though it's still way too early to proclaim him as a boxing star, the word ?exciting? may not be an overstatement to describe the future of Boholano teener Alex John Banal. Saturday…
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Brian Takes on Omar; Morales Silenced Roach
Boxing has long been one of our most popular sports although it is universally agreed that other forms of athletics notably basketball have intruded upon its popularity. The inevitable rise to fame…
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Diosdado Gabi – the Long Road Back
Diosdado "Prince" Gabi (26-3-1 (18 KOs), the flyweight contender from the beautiful City of Davao is on a journey. But, he has a long road back. Diosdado "The Lion Heart" Gabi Gabi's…
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Baldomir and Gatti ready for War
Boxing is a sport with a system unlike any other. In boxing, one can win and still lose, and lose but still win. Arturo Gatti personifies this law. Over the last decade,…
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Hey Joe, It’s Time to Let Go of Suico
Despite being a failure in his first world title challenge, former OPBF super featherweight champion Randy Suico was not a total dissapointment Sunday at the MGM Grand Garden in Las Vegas. Punchstats…
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WATCH OUT BOOM-BOOM – DANIEL PONCE DE LEON IS ON A ROLL!
Las Vegas, Nevada - WBO Super bantamweight champion, Daniel Ponce de Leon on Saturday night successfully defended his crown against Sor Looknongyantoy of Thailand. Sor was the same fighter he beat via…
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Pacquiao-Morales lll — a struggle against irrelevance
Manny (Pacman) Pacquiao and Erik (El Terrible) Morales reprise their previous hostile meetings with a compelling year-end thriller certain to usher in a new set of boxing legends. November 18th is the…
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Postcript: Espinosa’s Woes
Below is an excerpt from the column of Federico Pascual of the Philippine Daily Inquirer which came out a few days ago due to the letter I sent him regarding Louie Espinosa's…
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IT’S LOVELIER THE SECOND TIME AROUND
Mosley (left) delivers the punch that sent Vargas rolling to the canvas. La Vegas, Nevada - Sugar Shane Mosley knocked out Fernando Vargas in the 6th round of a scheduled 12 rounder…
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‘Baby Bull’ deals Suico ninth round stoppage
World Boxing Association (WBA) lightweight champion Juan (Baby Bull) Diaz was hardly threatened in scoring a ninth round stoppage of Filipino challenger Randy Suico to retain his title at the MGM Grand…
