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ABAP in dilemma over priorities
Picson. It?s no secret that the ABAP pool of national boxers is inclined to prioritize the Southeast Asian (SEA) Games over tougher competitions like the Asian Games, Olympics and the AIBA World…
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Canoy unbowed after loss
Jason Canoy lost to hometowner Mzubukile Magwaca on a split 12-round decision in a battle for the vacant WBF bantamweight crown at the Oliver Tambo Hall in Khayelitsha, Capetown, South Africa, last…
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Nietes restless without a title
Former WBO minimumweight and lightflyweight champion Donnie Nietes will shoot for a grand slam when he takes on Thailand?s Komgrich (Eaktwan BTU Ruaviking) Nantapech for the vacant IBF flyweight crown in Cebu…
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Unfair to Manny
There?s supposed to be an unwritten rule in the Senate that if a colleague has a pet bill, he or she will be supported all the way until passage into law. Of…
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One final run for Hawaiian Punch
Ending a 1 1/2 year layoff, former WBA/WBO flyweight and IBF lightflyweight champion Brian Viloria returns to the ring against Mexico?s Ruben (Hurricane) Montoya at the Ryogoku Sumo Arena in Tokyo on…
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Magdaleno rejects Donaire rematch
WBO superbantamweight champion Jessie Magdaleno has reneged on his promise to give Nonito Donaire, Jr. an immediate rematch and called the Filipino Flash a sore loser in a 360 degree reversal from…
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WHY ARE LOCAL FIGHTS NOT SHOWN LIVE ON FREE TV IN THE PHILIPPINES?
For almost two decades Manny Pacquiao?s unprecedented run of eight division world titles reignited the sport of boxing here in the Philippines. Filipinos have always been boxing fans since the time of…
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DENTAL CARE SHOULD BE INCLUDED WITH THE NEW REGULATIONS IN PH SPORTS
Reports indicate that Senator Manny Pacquiao is introducing or has introduced proposed legislation that will revamp our sports system and improve the lot of our athletes so that they can advance their…
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Time running out on Horn
A week ago, it was announced that the Queensland government was ready to put serious money on the table in bringing WBO welterweight champion Manny Pacquiao?s next fight to Brisbane on April…
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Who is Todd Makelim?
A former Australian flyweight and bantamweight champion was in the corner of IBF superflyweight champion Jerwin Ancajas for his first defense of the crown against Mexican challenger Jose Alfredo Rodriguez at the…
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Ancajas ready for Chocolatito?
IBF superflyweight champion Jerwin (Pretty Boy) Ancajas played matador in frustrating Mexican Jose Alfredo Rodriguez, appropriately nicknamed Torito, and was hardly threatened as he retained his crown on an eighth round technical…
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Hats off to SMB-SAC
In 1982, the Sportswriters Association of Cebu (SAC) and San Miguel Brewery (SMB) made a pact to institutionalize an annual awards program in a joint undertaking to promote sports in Cebu and…
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Ancajas ready for Chocolatito?
MANILA, Philippines - IBF superflyweight champion Jerwin (Pretty Boy) Ancajas played matador in frustrating Mexican Jose Alfredo Rodriguez, appropriately nicknamed Torito, and was hardly threatened as he retained his crown on an…
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ANCAJAS RETAINS IBF BELT IN MACAU, CAN CANOY BEAT THE ODDS IN SOUTH AFRICA?
Jerwin Ancajas scored the first world title fight victory for the Philippines this year when he retained his IBF super flyweight crown against Jose Alfredo Rodriguez of Mexico in Macau. This was…
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Ancajas out to tame ?Torito?
IBF superflyweight champion Jerwin Ancajas isn?t taking any chances on a decision that may not go his way and will look for a knockout from the opening bell in battling No. 15…
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Mixed views on Manny?s likely foe
Angeles City resident Bruce McTavish said the other day WBO welterweight champion Manny Pacquiao would knock out Jeff Horn in three or four rounds but another boxing official Danrex Tapdasan warned that…
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Deduction costly for Jerusalem in title bid
A point deduction for a low blow provided WBC minimumweight champion Wanheng Menayothin the cushion to score a close but unanimous 12-round decision over previously unbeaten Bukidnon challenger Melvin (Gringo) Jerusalem in…
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Boxing Commission set for approval
A law establishing the Philippine Boxing Commission (PBC) is in line for approval and with Sen. Manny Pacquiao as principal author of the Senate Bill No. 191, it?s a sure thing that…
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Fight?s not over for Mel
Lopez. Former PSC chairman and Manila Mayor Mel Lopez was laid to rest at the Heritage Park, Taguig City, last Jan. 7 with his dream of the Philippines capturing a first-ever Olympic…
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Nietes, Melindo in world title bids
Negotiations are now underway for ALA fighters Donnie Nietes and Milan Melindo to figure in world title bouts sooner than later with April or May month when they make their bids for…
