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IT SHOULD NOT HAVE HAPPENED
As soon as Marisela, one of the members of my staff came in to work the Monday following the Friday WBC title fight between Marco Antonio Barrera and Ricardo Juarez, she came…
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Gab and Jab at GAB
Gab and jab at GAB By Mortz Marcelo Ortigoza I felt sorry for the tragedy that basketball star Eugene Tejada of Purefoods succumbed. Jesus, his spinal cord was seriously dislocated. What added…
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Roach says Pacquiao will be ready for Larios
Trainer Freddie Roach said yesterday Manny Pacquiao will be ready to beat Oscar Larios when they face off in a 12-round World Boxing Council International superfeatherweight title bout at the Araneta Coliseum…
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Manny to train double for Larios
With less than two months to train for Oscar Larios, Manny Pacquiao will double his effort in the gym to quash the possibility of an upset win by the Mexican in their…
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Ring judge says Larios will fall
Veteran boxing judge Gale Van Hoy of Texas isn’t giving Oscar Larios much of a chance to upset Manny Pacquiao in their 12-round bout at the Araneta Coliseum on July 2. Van…
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GAB TO CREATE ILOILO OFFICE; COMMENDS GOV. TUPAS AND OTHERS
By Alex A. Paglumotan, GAB Commissioner
The Games and Amusements Board headed by its ever dynamic and decisive sportsman Chairman Eric R.Buhain is set to establish an extension office here in Iloilo City to cater to the needs…
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Mayol tormentor may not fight again
It was a high price to pay for victory. World Boxing Council (WBC) minimumweight champion Eagle Kyowa may be forced to retire if he is unable to recover from a cracked right…
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Not the end for Mayol
TOKYO – Rodel Mayol’s Japanese manager Yasuo Matsuoka repeatedly apologized to the Filipino guests who flew in from Manila only to watch the baby-faced fighter from Mandaue lose on points to Eagle…
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It could’ve been a draw
TOKYO — If Rodel Mayol only won the last round, he would’ve salvaged a draw with World Boxing Council (WBC) minimumweight champion Eagle Kyowa in their bloody 12-round brawl at the Korakuen…
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Kyowa decisions Mayol; Tu?acao wins
TOKYO — For Rodel Mayol, the long wait for a world title shot has ended in frustration at the Korakuen Hall here last night. Eagle Kyowa retained the World Boxing Council (WBC)…
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Eagle Kyowa is a formidable foe for Mayol
By Ron Galarpe
For most Filipino boxing fans who are familiar with Rodel Mayol, it will always be natural to think that they are already assured of another Filipino world champion in the offing. There…
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ABS/CBN’s High Priest Should Ponder on This
Psychologically, Manny “Pacman” Pacquaio is a demigod. He is the quintessential Filipino superman except probably Superman’s handsome face. In terms of popularity before the eyes of his compatriots, he raises more raves…
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Mayol bids for WBC title tonite
TOKYO – For over two years, Oriental and Pacific Boxing Federation (OPBF) minimumweight champion Rodel Mayol waited for a shot at the world crown and no titleholder dared to face him. He…
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SULAIMAN’S BEAUTIFUL TRIBUTE TO OPBF PRESIDENT’S WIFE
Philboxing.com would like to extend its condolences to OPBF president Frank Quill for the passing away of his wife Sue after a lingering illness. The news was relayed to Philboxing.com by international…
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ERA OF WOMEN’S BOXING BEGINS!
By Alex A. Paglumotan, GAB Commissioner
The celebrated successful 1st GAB Philippine Annual BOxing Convention last April 19-22,2006 here in the Philippines is over with flying colors. We owe it to the men and women of the GAB…
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Lunch with Manny
It was about an hour and a half before the start of the 1 p.m. press conference hosted by ABS-CBN to introduce Manny Pacquiao and Oscar Larios to media in Studio 10…
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Larios to earn biggest paycheck of career
Oscar Larios will bankroll $450,000 in his fight against Manny Pacquiao at the Araneta Coliseum on July 2 and realizes a win will open the doors for bigger paychecks. During his recent…
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RP pugs keen to learn from Manny
BAGUIO — The stars of the Philippine national boxing team are eagerly awaiting Manny Pacquiao’s arrival to train at the Amateur Boxing Association of the Philippines (ABAP) gym in the hilly terrain…
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Manny expects tough fight, will train in LA
Manny Pacquiao said yesterday he’s not taking Oscar Larios lightly and will train in Los Angeles for a month before moving his camp to Baguio in preparation for his World Boxing Council…
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Roach says Larios can’t be taken lightly
Manny Pacquiao has to be in the best shape of his life, like he was in stopping Erik Morales, to beat Oscar Larios in their 12-round World Boxing Council (WBC) International superfeatherweight…