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Trilogy on Donaire’s mind
Nonito Donaire, Jr. isn’t just conjuring visions of a rematch with super WBA/IBF bantamweight champion Naoya Inoue. He’s thinking a trilogy would be one for the books. Two weeks ago, they figured…
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Don’t mess with Manny
The Maharlika Pilipinas Basketball League (MPBL) is close to Sen. Manny Pacquiao’s heart. He built it from scratch with the vision of providing an opportunity for players to pursue their passion and…
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Will ‘Needle’ prick Jerwin?
IBF superflyweight champion Jerwin Ancajas’ next challenger Miguel Gonzalez is called “aguja,” Spanish for needle, and it remains to be seen whether the Chilean can prick the Filipino into losing his crown…
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Will Casimero sock it to Tete?
Casimero (R) and Tete (L). Two-time world champion Johnriel Casimero takes on defending WBO bantamweight titlist Zolani Tete of South Africa at the 15,800-seat Arena Birmingham, UK, on Nov. 30 as the…
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Class act in boxing
What went down in Saitama last Thursday was a strong reminder that professional boxing is alive and well. Nonito Donaire, Jr. and Naoya Inoue battled for 12 rounds like their lives depended…
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Donaire says let’s do it again
Nonito Donaire, Jr. said yesterday he’s open to fighting newly-crowned super WBA/IBF bantamweight champion Naoya Inoue in a rematch if that’s what Ringstar Sports CEO Richard Schaefer has in mind for the…
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Not over for Donaire
Donaire lands a right straight on Inoue. World Boxing Super Series (WBSS) co-founder and Ringstar Sports CEO Richard Schaefer said yesterday Nonito Donaire’s gutsy performance against Naoya Inoue in Saitama the other…
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Fil-Am model is a Knockout!
C.J. Gibson. LOS ANGELES. She’s been on nearly every major Top Rank boxing event for the last five years and Fil-Am model C. J. (Cielo Jean) Gibson remains a fan favorite with…
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Donaire ready to rock and roll tonight
Take it from legendary US Olympic boxing coach Kenny Adams who has worked with over 60 world champions and will be in Nonito Donaire, Jr.’s corner when he faces Naoya Inoue in…
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Brendan expects best Ancajas ever
Brendan Gibbons with International Boxing Hall of Famer Lee Samuels. MP Promotions head Sean Gibbons’ son Brendan said the other day the postponement of IBF superflyweight champion Jerwin Ancajas’ eighth title defense…
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‘Other’ Garcia pushed for Manny
LOS ANGELES. If you ask former IBF superfeatherweight champion and now boxing trainer Robert Garcia who should be super WBA welterweight titlist Sen. Manny Pacquiao’s next opponent, he’ll push for his younger…
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Donaire underdog in Japan duel
The odds are against super WBA bantamweight champion Nonito Donaire, Jr. to beat regular WBA and IBF unified titleholder Naoya Inoue in their World Boxing Super Series (WBSS) final showdown at the…
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Why they respect Marvin
LOS ANGELES. Freddie Roach’s former chief assistant Marvin Somodio is now on his own, running a gym called the Combinations Boxing Academy in Lawndale near the Los Angeles Airport. The 4,000-square foot…
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Ancajas stays in L. A. to train
LOS ANGELES. A plan to train in Las Vegas has been scuttled as IBF superflyweight champion Jerwin Ancajas decided yesterday to stay here before leaving for Puebla, Mexico, one or two weeks…
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Freddie likes Danny for Manny
LOS ANGELES. Trainer Freddie Roach said yesterday it’s not his decision to make but if he had a choice in deciding who will be super WBA welterweight champion Sen. Manny Pacquiao’s next…
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Ancajas back to work
LOS ANGELES. IBF superflyweight champion Jerwin Ancajas said yesterday he plans to resume training tomorrow to stay in shape after a two-day layoff from finding out his eighth title defense against Mexican…
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Ancajas defense reset but foe unsure
IBF superflyweight champion Jerwin Ancajas and nutritionist Jeaneth Aro in Los Angeles. LOS ANGELES. IBF superflyweight champion Jerwin Ancajas won’t stake his title against Jonathan Javier Rodriguez at the Dignity Health Sports…
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Donaire has secret plan for Inoue
Super WBA bantamweight champion Nonito Donaire, Jr. is keeping his gameplan for Naoya Inoue close to his chest and the only thing he’ll disclose is it’s a perfect antidote for the Japanese…
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Disappointed but unbowed
Heno (L) and Soto engages in a war during their title fight Thursday in California. If there’s such a thing as a “good” loss, Filipino challenger Edward Heno’s defeat to defending WBO…
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Heno loses title bid by close decision
Filipino challenger Edward Heno floored defending WBO lightflyweight champion Elwin Soto in the third round but failed to capitalize down the stretch as he lost a unanimous 12-round decision at the Fantasy…
