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Manny set to leave for US tonite
Three-time world boxing champion Manny Pacquiao is set to leave for the US on a Philippine Airlines flight tonight and embark on a whirlwind tour of key US cities and Mexico to…
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NOTES ON THE RECENTLY CONCLUDED 84TH WBA-PABA CONVENTION
The recently concluded 84th WBA world annual convention in Seoul, Korea headed by President Gilberto Mendoza ran successfully. The PABA or Pan Asian Boxing Association is celebrating its 10th founding anniversary under…
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Louie’s night
It was a thin crowd that came to the San Andres Civic and Sports Center in Manila to witness the fights held to raise funds for former world champion Luisito Espinosa, but…
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Louie not retiring, says new manager
Former two-time world boxing champion Luisito Espinosa is not retiring from the ring and wants another chance to fight for the title in the twilight of his career, said his new manager…
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Ring Deaths
Note: PhilBoxing.com would like to welcome its newest columnist, long time Pacland mainstay and the Philippines' fast rising boxing writer, Ron Galarpe. It is a week of remembering our dead, and maybe,…
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Pi?ol’s vision for Olympic gold
North Cotabato Gov. Manny Pi?ol has always been known for his fighting heart. He’s a never-say-die crusader for noble causes. As a sports enthusiast, one of Gov’s dreams is for the country…
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GAB CHAIRMAN ERIC R.BUHAIN: LEADER, SWIMMING GREAT, CUM LAUDE
Young and full of dynamism. Genetically brainy. Achiever in so many fields and endeavors. Talented and a real sportsman par excellence. Determined as leader and well-meaning. These are just but a few…
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MANNY PACQUIAO’S BIG HEART TO HELP FILIPINO BOXERS
The Games and Amusements Board or GAB take its hats off to our distinguished Filipino champion of the ring, Manny “PACMAN” Pacquiao. This writer would like to commend personally Manny for his…
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GAB ACCREDITS NEW BOXING BODY
The three-member board of the Games and Amusement Board (GAB) had issued a unanimous resolution during the 3rd week of August 2005 approving the application of the WORLD BOXING EMPIRE (WBE), represented…
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LUISITO’S HOMECOMING
I am sure there will be no motorcade or grand welcoming party when Luisito Espinosa comes home from America this month to be present at the October 29 benefit boxing event at…
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Hermie sings new tune
Boxing scholar Hermie Rivera said yesterday he has kissed and made up with three-time world boxing champion Manny Pacquiao over a misunderstanding about a fight prediction he made three years ago. Hermie,…
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PHILIPPINES INTENT ON HOSTING WBC WORLD CONVENTION IN 2007
CHAIRMAN BUHAIN: THE PHILIPPINES AS POSSIBLE VENUE OF WORLD BOXING COUNCIL 2007 WORLD CONVENTION The Philippines' pride and former swimming sensation and former olympian Eric R.Buhain, who is now Chairman of the…
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Viloria prefers not to fight Rubillar
World Boxing Council (WBC) lightflyweight champion Brian Viloria said yesterday he would rather not fight No. 1 contender Juanito Rubillar, a fellow Filipino, but if the defense is mandated, he has no…
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Manny’s TV show soon
Manny Pacquiao will host his own TV show starting Nov. 11 and it promises to be a knockout. Last Friday night, Manny was at the launch of the program called "Manny Pacquiao…
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GAB COMMENDS THREE TOP FILIPINO BOXERS, VOWS MORE COMPETENT REGULATIONS
Note: Philboxing.com would like to welcome media personality, former Bacolod City vice mayor and now GAB Commissioner Alex Paglumotan to the PhilBoxing team, as he starts contributing updates concerning his agency and…
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VILORIA NEXT RP BOXING IDOL
My wife, Emily, who is involved in boxing simply because it is my passion, was pleasantly surprised to hear Brian Viloria speak in flawless English as he dedicated his victory over World…
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REMEMBERING GUADALAJARA
It was a long journey that I and my bosom buddy, Recah Trinidad, took from Manila to the City of Guadalajara, Mexico, famous for its beautiful women where even the sidewalk vendor…
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Much improved Bobby lucky to win
While it isn’t clear that Bobby Pacquiao deserved the decision to beat Carlos Hernandez in Las Vegas last Saturday (Sunday in Manila), boxing experts are convinced he’s much-improved and ready to shoot…
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A NIGHT OF YOUNG STARS
If you want to see real boxing, you should prepare your one hundred peso bill and line up early at the gates of the San Andres Civic and Sports Center in Manila…
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Fighters on stage
There will be life after boxing for Manny Pacquiao and Brian Viloria for sure. And it could be in show business. During Solar Entertainment’s tribute to the two fighters plus Rey (Boom…
