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Jerwin outgunned but unbowed
LOS ANGELES. Jerwin Ancajas fought valiantly in attempting to regain the IBF superflyweight crown that Argentine Olympian Fernando Martinez took from him in Las Vegas last February but fell short in the…
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Eumir pitches a shutout
LOS ANGELES. There was a slight hitch in Tokyo Olympic middleweight boxing bronze medalist Eumir Marcial’s dominant showing against hometowner Steven Pichardo at the Dignity Health Sports Park here Saturday night (yesterday…
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Jerwin vows to regain title
LOS ANGELES. It won’t be easy dethroning the Argentine tough guy who took his IBF superflyweight title away in convincing fashion in Las Vegas last February but Jerwin (Pretty Boy) Ancajas expects…
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Playing mind games
LOS ANGELES. There seems to be tension in IBF superflyweight champion Fernando Martinez’ camp. MP Promotions head Sean Gibbons said Martinez’ trainer Rodrigo Calabrese raised a fuss over the personalized Canadian Hayabusa…
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Eumir ready to rumble
LOS ANGELES. Tokyo Olympic middleweight boxing bronze medalist Eumir Marcial brushed off Steven Pichardo’s advantage in height and experience, declaring himself ready to steamroll his 6-1 opponent in their six-round bout at…
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Showtime Tripleheader: Short on Big Name Matchups Long on All-Action Bouts
This Saturday night from the “War Grounds” in sunny southern California Sebastian Fondura faces Carlos Ocampo in the main event of a Showtime tripleheader. Although this bout doesn’t scream headliner the card…
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Stevenson vs. Conceicao & Joyce vs. Parker Make For Big ESPN Weekend
This Friday and Saturday ESPN and ESPN+ gives fans something to chew on in main event bouts featuring Shakur Stevenson vs. Robson Conceicao & Joe Joyce vs. Joseph Parker. Will Shakur get…
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Canelo Alarez vs. Gennadiy Golovkin 3: Rubber Match Already Stamped?
Judging by the many pundits and plugged in boxing fans predictions a rubber stamp has already been stamped on the outcome for the trilogy between Canelo Alvarez vs. Gennadiy Golovkin. The betting…
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Shields/Marshall & Mayer/Baumgardner: Doubleheader of Historical Proportions
This Saturday afternoon US time ESPN+ delivers a doubleheader extravaganza with Claressa Shields vs. Savannah Marshall and Mikaela Mayer vs. Alyca Baumgardner. This is a great moment in woman’s boxing with two…
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Ruiz vs. Ortiz: Can Andy Rekindle 2019 Fire?
On a Sunday night of a holiday weekend here in the states Andy Ruiz takes on Luis Ortiz at the venue formerly known as Staples Center in Los Angeles on FOX PPV.…
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Usyk vs. Joshua 2: No Plan B For Anthony Joshua
On Saturday night US time Anthony Joshua attempts to right a wrong in the rematch versus Oleksandr Usyk streaming live on DAZN stateside. Can Usyk repeat his masterful display in upset fashion…
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Magsayo not rushing return
It’s been over a month since Mark Magsayo lost the WBC featherweight title to Mexico’s Rey Vargas on a split 12-round decision at the Alamodome in San Antonio, Texas and the man…
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Ben picks best Pinoy boxers ever
It was a difficult choice for former two-time WBA superfeatherweight champion Ben Villaflor when asked to name the best Filipino boxer ever. He couldn’t decide between the late Flash Elorde and Manny…
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Lopez vs. Campa: Teofimo Takeover 2.0 of 140-Pound Division
This Saturday night Teofimo Lopez embarks on his ‘Takeover 2.0’, this time at the junior welterweight division. When the opening bell rings Lopez’s foe standing across the ring from him will be…
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Manila to host Asian boxing tilt?
Asian Boxing Confederation (ASBC) president Pichai Chunhavajira of Thailand has asked Manila to host the ASBC Elite Championships for Men and Women on Oct. 21-Nov. 2 and ABAP president Ed Picson is…
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Crack sparmates for Jerwin
Jerwin Ancajas. Former IBF superflyweight champion Jerwin Ancajas is sparring with a high-level team of fighters in preparation for his rematch with Fernando Martinez in Los Angeles on Oct. 8 and he’s…
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Vergil Ortiz and Michael Conlan Aim To Dazzle on Saturday
Vergil Ortiz (L) and Michael Conlan. This Saturday Vergil Ortiz and Michael Conlan make their returns to the squared-circle after facing adversity both inside and out of the ring. Vergil Ortiz will…
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World champ survives ordeal
It was a monster challenge that newly-crowned IBO flyweight champion Dave Apolinario hurdled in claiming the vacant throne via a first round knockout of Gideon Buthelezi in East London, South Africa, last…
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Why Villaflor retired at 23
Ben Villaflor. It’s not widely known why former WBA superfeatherweight or junior lightweight champion Ben Villaflor retired from the ring at 23. In a recent week-long visit to Manila after a 30-year…
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Garcia vs. Benavidez: Can Danny Make Noise in Act III at 154?
This Saturday night Danny Garcia makes his return after a long layoff dating all the way back to December 2020. The distinct difference this time out will be Garcia moving up to…
