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Beating the crowning virus
Someone likened the coronavirus to the crown of thorns, a symbol of torment leading to the crucifixion and death of our Lord Jesus Christ. The Gospel says the crown was placed on…
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Donaire focuses on health, safety in crisis
Nonito Donaire, Jr. will get a chance to win another world boxing title when the coronavirus pandemic is over but until then, he stays home in Las Vegas with wife Rachel and…
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Justin says Mikey for Manny makes sense
Los Angeles gym owner and strength/conditioning coach Justin Fortune said yesterday once the coronavirus crisis is over, he expects Mikey Garcia to emerge as super WBA welterweight champion Sen. Manny Pacquiao’s next…
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Casimero avoids burning out
WBO bantamweight champion Johnriel Casimero is staying indoors in a rented house in Las Vegas, steps out only to buy provisions in a Filipino store about four miles away and does 15…
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Eumir backs Olympic delay
Now that the IOC has decided to postpone the Tokyo Olympics until next year, middleweight boxing qualifier Eumir Marcial said yesterday the delay will mean more time to prepare and recover from…
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What’s the IOC waiting for?
The IOC remains in denial that the coronavirus pandemic will force a decision to postpone the Tokyo Olympics scheduled to start on July 24. IOC president Thomas Bach has admitted that “different…
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Marvin vows to bounce back
John Marvin (right) in action for the British Army (photo from England Boxing through Boxing News, London)"> Lightheavyweight contender John Marvin was the only fighter in the Philippines’ 13-strong contingent not to…
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Stay home to stay safe
It’s heartening to know that the world has come together to battle a common enemy. There is a virtual ceasefire in the firefights that have caused much anguish, unjustified loss of lives…
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Back to camp for Jerwin
IBF superflyweight champion Jerwin Ancajas with trainer/manager Joven Jimenez and MP Promotions head Sean Gibbons. IBF superflyweight champion Jerwin Ancajas is back training at the Survival Camp in Magallanes, Cavite, after two…
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Casimero in Vegas but fight off
WBO bantamweight champion JohnRiel Casimero landed in Las Vegas last Sunday after training for a month with Mexican strength/conditioning coach Memo Heredia and Cuban guru Pedro Roque in Miami to prepare for…
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Magsayo redirects career with Manny
Sen. Manny Pacquiao with Mark Magsayo and MP Promotions head Sean Gibbons. Hard-hitting featherweight Mark Magsayo has put his boxing career back on track after several contractual disputes with previous managers and…
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Concussion wouldn’t stop Marcial
Marcial. Now it can be told. After Eumir Marcial stopped Mongolia’s Byamba Otgonbaatar in the quarterfinals of the Asia/Oceania Olympic Qualifying Tournament to book a ticket to Tokyo in Amman, Jordan, last…
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It’s not over for Nesthy
Nesthy Petecio. AIBA world women’s featherweight champion Nesthy Petecio was touted to easily nail an Olympic slot at the recently-concluded Asia/Oceania qualifiers in Amman, Jordan but came up a win short of…
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Ancajas awaits IBF go-signal
The date and venue are set for IBF superflyweight champion Jerwin Ancajas’ ninth title defense but until the New Jersey-based governing body confirms who his next challenger is, it could be either…
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Bright future for Pamisa
Eljay Pamisa. There’s a 5-6, 15-year-old Cagayan de Oro boxer who’s touted to be a rising star and ABAP secretary-general Ed Picson is bullish on his chances to someday become an Olympic…
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Mikey likely Manny’s next challenger
A date has been floated for super WBA welterweight champion Sen. Manny Pacquiao’s next fight and although nothing is confirmed, there appears to be some clarity that he will defend his crown…
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Is Boxing Commission necessary?
A hearing was held to discuss the merits or otherwise of two Senate bills seeking to create a Philippine Boxing and Combat Sports Commission presided by Committee on Sports chairman Sen. Bong…
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All or nothing for Casimero
JohnRiel Casimero (center) with (from left) Brendan Gibbons, Ting Ariosa, Pedro Roque and Memo Heredia in Miami. For WBO bantamweight champion JohnRiel Casimero, the battlecry is “All or Nothing” in his unification…
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Three Kings cited in Elorde Awards Night
IBF superflyweight king Jerwin Ancajas, WBO bantamweight titlist JohnRiel Casimero and IBF minimumweight ruler Pedro Taduran will be honored as Co-Boxers of the Year for their outstanding performance in 2019 during the…
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Champ cites Jeo’s heart
WBO superbantamweight champion Emanuel Navarrete applauded Filipino challenger Jeo Santisima’s courage in absorbing heavy punishment but never going down as the Mexican retained his title via an 11th round stoppage at the…
