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Viloria says let’s do business
World Boxing Council (WBC) lightflyweight champion Brian Viloria said the other day he’s looking forward to cleaning up the ranks up to the flyweight division and tough guys like Jorge Arce, Vic…
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Big Dome gets Khan’s nod
Los Angeles lawyer Nick Khan, a partner in Manny Pacquiao’s US management team with Shelly Finkel and Keith Davidson, gave his thumbs-up to the Araneta Coliseum as a first-class venue during a…
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Good night, Sweet Prince
Hard-hitting Vic (Raging Bull) Darchinyan overpowered Filipino challenger Diosdado (Prince) Gabi and scored a one-punch knockout at 2:42 of the eighth round to retain the International Boxing Federation and International Boxing Organization…
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Can a Filipino Stop the Blitzkrieg of Jorge Arce?
The Manny Pacquaio’s cult-like personality was at the expense of the blood of the unfortunate Mexico’s Three Musketeers Barrera, Marquez, and Morales. Those hard falls on the canvas the three suffered bolster…
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It’s now or never for Gabi
Diosdado (Prince) Gabi of Davao City will let it all hang out in trying to wrest the International Boxing Federation and International Boxing Organization flyweight crowns from unbeaten Armenia-born Vic (Raging Bull)…
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VILORIA, BUHAIN VISIT GMA IN MALACANANG!
By Alex A. Paglumotan, GAB Commissioner
Games and Amusements Board Chairman Eric R. Buhain accompanied WBC light-flyweight champ Brian Viloria yesterday to pay a courtesy call on President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo in Malacanang . At exactly 1:30 pm Viloria…
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Unimpressive Performance of Brian Villoria
Thanks, the unimpressive performance of Brian Villoria, the World Boxing Council (WBC) Light flyweight Champion, was not about his under performance or the toughness of challenger Jose Antonio Aguirre as our eyes…
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Gabi in do-or-die title bid
Filipino challenger Diosdado (Prince) Gabi said the other day he will do what it takes–at the risk of his own life–to dethrone unbeaten International Boxing Federation and International Boxing Organization flyweight champion…
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GAB APPROVES WIBA-WABA ACCREDITATION
By Alex A. Paglumotan, GAB Commissioner
In answering the call of the time and setting a new trend towards enhancing the professional boxing program of the country, the Games and Amusements Board yesterday approved the accreditation of the…
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Pacquiao, Barrera and Morales Should Fight in One Card in September
As what I've told you in my previous column “Graceful Exit for this Hogwash Rubber Match”, it seems the Manny Pacquaio-Erik Morales trilogy will go to the trashcan for good. Tom Thompson…
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GAB TO HONOR PRO BOXING CHAMPS,OTHER UPDATES
By Alex A. Paglumotan, GAB Commissioner
It's almost all set for the upcoming 1st GAB Philippine Annual Boxing Convention this coming April 18-21st, 2006 to be held at the Hotel Hyatt and Casino Manila in cooperation with the…
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Viloria confirms fracture
World Boxing Council (WBC) lightflyweight champion Brian Viloria said yesterday he suffered a hairline fracture in the fourth metacarpal of his right hand during his recent title defense against Jose Antonio Aguirre…
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Who is the “Raging Bull” for the “Prince”?
By Ron Galarpe
Vic Darchinyan was an amateur boxing hero in his native Armenia and with the pride that he gave to his countrymen, he became a recipient of the Top Ten Armenia’s sports heroes,…
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Manny’s success inspires Viloria
With the "People’s Champ" Manny Pacquiao at ringside, World Boxing Council (WBC) lightflyweight king Brian Viloria was inspired to make mincemeat of Mexican challenger Jose Antonio Aguirre in their 12-round title bout…
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From Vegas to Houston
HOUSTON — It was a backbreaker of a trip but Solar Sports vice president for production Erick Tam and I didn’t mind. The journey from Las Vegas, where we covered Brian Viloria’s…
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What’ s next for Viloria?
LAS VEGAS — Gary Gittelsohn has big plans for World Boxing Council (WBC) lightflyweight champion Brian Viloria. Shortly after Viloria repulsed Mexican challenger Jose Antonio Aguirre in the first defense of his…
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Viloria retains WBC crown
LAS VEGAS — World Boxing Council (WBC) lightflyweight champion Brian Viloria failed to make good on his promise to knock out Mexican challenger Jose Antonio Aguirre and settled for a win by…
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Pacquiao a hit behind the mike
LAS VEGAS — People’s champion Manny Pacquiao scored a knockout in his TV debut as a commentator and fight analyst on Solar Sports’ live satellite coverage of World Boxing Council (WBC) lightflyweight…
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Viloria predicts KO in four
LAS VEGAS — World Boxing Council (WBC) lightflyweight champion Brian Viloria took out a long-stemmed straw out of his glass of water and twisted it to make a figure four at the…
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Pacquiao’s fights in the works
LAS VEGAS — Negotations are underway for Manny Pacquiao to fight former World Boxing Council (WBC) superbantamweight champion Oscar Larios of Mexico in Manila, possibly on May 21, and Erik Morales in…