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It’s make or break for Magsayo
Magsayo (L) and Haro (R). IBF No. 4 and WBC No. 5 featherweight contender Mark Magsayo could’ve signed for a world title crack on Sept. 19 but MP Promotions head Sean Gibbons…
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End of an Era: ALA Bows Out
Michael Aldeguer (L) receives an award from the WBO. The fabled ALA Boxing stable is down for the count with chief TV backer ABS-CBN’s closure and the curse of the pandemic wreaking…
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Casimero foe unveiled
MP Promotions head Sean Gibbons yesterday ended speculation on who will challenge WBO bantamweight champion JohnRiel Casimero in Connecticut on Sept. 26, pulling a rabbit out of his hat to name unbeaten…
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Casimero sets title defense
There’s no turning back for WBO bantamweight champion JohnRiel Casimero. A unification showdown with super WBA/IBF titlist Naoya Inoue was supposed to be held in Las Vegas last April 25 but the…
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Bridges of compassion
Robert Bridges. Social media trendsetter and author Ken Poirot once said “build a bridge by extending your hand.” It’s an appropriate quote considering referee/judge Robert Bridges was one of five men from…
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WBC cites Pinoy ‘Heroes of Humanity’
The World Boxing Council (WBC) paid tribute to Sen. Manny Pacquiao, GAB chairman Baham Mitra, referee Bruce McTavish, referee Robert Bridges and lightweight contender Mercito Gesta as “Heroes of Humanity” for their…
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Don’t sell Manny short
The London weekly trade magazine Boxing News recently took a close look at the world’s top 10 welterweights and came to the conclusion that reigning super WBA champion Manny Pacquiao is only…
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Dangerous foe likely for Magsayo
Mark Magsayo (right) and JohnRiel Casimero in Redondo Beach, near L. A., on a fishing expedition. A fighter who sent an opponent to a hospital and into retirement three years ago is…
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Daza backs Garcia for Hall of Fame
ABAP vice chairman Raul Daza is a man of integrity, action and principles. During a long distinguished career as a public servant, he never changed political colors, staying loyal to the Liberal…
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Adams predicts Donaire win by KO
There’s no doubt in former US Olympic boxing coach Kenny Adams’ mind that Nonito Donaire, Jr. will knock out defending WBC bantamweight champion Nordine Oubaali of France when they clash in a…
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Casimero may settle for another foe
Casimero. It’s still not certain when super WBA/IBF bantamweight champion Naoya Inoue will arrive in Las Vegas and his appointment with WBO titleholder JohnRiel Casimero remains in the wait list but MP…
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Let’s not forget Garcia
A press release from Las Vegas quoted Olympic boxing qualifier Eumir Marcial the other day setting his career goals as capturing the Philippines’ first gold medal in the Summer Games and becoming…
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Clearing the road to Tokyo
Signing a contract to turn pro with MP Promotions has assured Olympic middleweight boxing qualifier Eumir Marcial a clear path to Tokyo with Sen. Manny Pacquiao himself declaring he’ll do whatever he…
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Appeal for help
Virgilio Garcia. The good news is pro boxing referee and judge Virgilio (Vio) Garcia will likely be discharged from The Medical City in Pasig this weekend after recovering from COVID-19 but the…
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Ancajas in for long US haul
IBF superflyweight champion Jerwin Ancajas will likely stay in the US for two or three fights once he lands from Manila and his manager/trainer Joven Jimenez said yesterday Top Rank is ready…
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Pinoy pugs in demand
John Vincent Moralde sees action this Thursday in Las Vegas. More and more Filipino fighters are being lined up for fights in the US but WBO bantamweight champion JohnRiel Casimero is still…
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Pro boxing OK’d under MGCQ
Boxing was included among the pro sports that were given the provisional green light to restart by the IATF but GAB chairman Baham Mitra said yesterday fights may be allowed only under…
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Suarez to go for Olympic gold
Suarez. Three-time SEA Games gold medalist Charly Suarez is hoping to join Olympic boxing ticket-holders Eumir Marcial and Irish Magno in going for gold in Tokyo next year but it remains to…
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Mitra seeks clarity on boxing restart
There appears to be some confusion on whether boxing was approved among the contact sports to restart by the IATF during a zoom meeting last Thursday. GAB chairman Baham Mitra said yesterday…
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Donaire title bid awaits go-signal
Donaire (R), Oubaali (C) Roy Jones (L). There won’t be an interim fight for Nonito Donaire, Jr. even as it’s still uncertain when he’ll tangle with WBC bantamweight champion Nordine Oubaali of…
