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ABAP gym ready for Manny
BAGUIO — It’s all systems go for Manny Pacquiao to train at the Amateur Boxing Association of the Philippines (ABAP) gym in the sprawling 23-hectare Teachers Camp here on June 1-16. ABAP…
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PACQUIAO, BARRERA, MORALES: FEARSOME THREESOME
Right after the final chapter of Manny Pacquiao?s entertaining rematch with Erik Morales, I asked Top Rank Bob Arum who?ll oppose likely the GenSan marvel who made mince meat of his ward…
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Pacman’s trainer on ABS/CBN’s hefty-priced tickets
At 11 p.m. last April 21, 2006 at the Rumble at the Bay, I asked boxing trainer, the renowned Boboy Fernandez (assistant trainer of Freddie Roach on Manny Pacqauio, and a fellow…
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GAB BOXING CONVENTION KICKS OFF TOMORROW, APRIL 19
The first ever "1st GAB Philippine Annual Boxing Convention" at the Hotel Hyatt and Casino Manila scheduled on the 19th to 22nd of April, 2006 will officially kick off tomorrow. Participants expected…
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GAB CONVENTION ALL SYSTEMS GO!
Last Saturday was "Black Sabbath" which is usually associated with resting in the ecclesiastical belief, but we were at the GAB Makati office trying to do some last-minute preparations and attend to…
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Tam’s sons pursue dream
In 1978, Rey Tam was on top of the world–almost. He was ranked No. 1 by the World Boxing Council (WBC) in the superfeatherweight division and brandished an unbeaten streak of 23…
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What Filipinos Could Learn on the Floyd Mayweather, Jr.’s Dilemma
The tragedy to befall on Pretty Boy Floyd Mayweather Jr. on the last part of the 10th round of his tussle with Zab “Super Zab” Judah can be a learning experience to…
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Betrayal of Trust
At this time may we turn your attention to an imposition by the ruling boxing council for Manny Pacquiao to fight Oscar Larios for the WBC International title belt on July 2…
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Larios in do-or-die mission
For Oscar Larios, fighting Manny Pacquiao means more than just trying to beat the world’s most exciting superfeatherweight today. What’s foremost in his mind is paying back Pacquiao for the heartaches he…
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HAPPY BIRTHDAY, CHAIRMAN!
This column is dedicated to the Philippines' icon in the world of swimming, gold medalist and former Olympian and now Games and Amusements Board Chairman Eric R. Buhain. Today, the 12th of…
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Manny settles tax debts
Manny Pacquiao can now sleep well at night. Last Monday, the three-time world boxing champion went to the Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) head office in Diliman, Quezon City, to personally settle…
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PACQUIAO-BARRERA II: EARLY FIGHT PREDICTION
Editor's Note: PhilBoxing.com would like to welcome to its fold veteran Filipino sportswriter, commentator and one of the most highly revered sports media personality in the Philippines, Mr. Hermie Rivera. Hermie starts…
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BAUTISTA REMAINS ON TOP OF PHILBOXING.COM POLL
Rey "Boom Boom" Bautista, the unbeaten prodigy from Candijay, Bohol, remains on top of the list at the online poll being conducted by Philboxing.com as the most likely candidate to become the…
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BUHAIN WANTS ALI HOMECOMING IN THE PHILIPPINES
After almost 30 years of the " Thrilla in Manila" where the presidency of then Ferdinand E. Marcos brought the world's idols in professional boxing,Muhammad Ali and Joe Frazier, to a battle…
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Watch out for Larios
It’s supposed to be a tune-fight for Manny Pacquiao but former World Boxing Council (WBC) superbantamweight champion Oscar Larios hardly looks like a tune-up opponent. In fact, Pacquiao’s trainer Freddie Roach said…
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‘Sworn Enemies’
OPENING ROUND. Wakee Salud, Pacman's business associate, called up yesterday to inform it would be almost impossible to bring in the people that Eric Pineda had mentioned for the July 2 bout.…
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Is ABS/CBN a Threat to Boxing Promoters?
Behind the July 2, 2006 Manny Pacquiao-Oscar Larios clash will be a well-oiled consortium of ABS/CBN Television Network and Manny Pacquiao Promotions (MPP). But the real McCoy holding the proverbial barrel of…
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RUMBLE AT THE BAY
The 1st GAB Philippine Annual Boxing Convention to be held at the Hotel Hyatt and Casino Manila this April 19-22, 2006 is already green and go and pre-convention efforts are all set.…
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PRES. ARROYO IS GUEST OF HONOR AT GAB CONVENTION
Like the proud victories by our Filipino pro boxing heroes, the 1st GAB Philippine Annual Boxing Convention "Gala Night and Awarding Ceremonies" which will fall on the 20th of April at the…
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MORE GAB CONVENTION UPDATES
The Pan Asian Boxing Association or the PABA, the regional boxing arm of the World Boxing Association(WBA), has just issued the official appointment of the boxing judges and the referee for the…
