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Prioritizing Manny’s agenda
Top Rank CEO Bob Arum recently said he?s fixing four fights for WBO welterweight champion Manny Pacquiao this year. I wonder if Arum has forgotten that Pacquiao is now a Senator and…
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Back to UK for Casimero?
Former IBF lightflyweight and flyweight champion Johnriel Casimero is looking forward to a big-money fight against WBC superflyweight titlist Roman (Chocolatito) Gonzalez of Nicaragua but if that?s not immediately available, he?ll settle…
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Gringo dedicates title fight to late dad
Over a year ago, WBC No. 9 minimumweight contender Melvin Jerusalem?s father Bienvenido died at the age of 47 in his sleep in Bukidnon. Jerusalem was in Cebu when it happened, training…
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?Gringo? ripe, ready for shot at world title
MANILA, Philippines ? Melvin (Gringo) Jerusalem will seek inspiration from eight Filipinos who won world titles in Thailand as he ventures to Phitsanulok in the north central district to face defending WBC…
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Paalam says it?ll be gold next time
Cagayan de Oro?s Carlo Paalam said he was not in his right mind in losing to eventual gold medalist Sachin of India in their recent AIBA World Youth Championships lightflyweight semifinal bout…
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Philippine Pro Boxing Yearender: Manny back on top
The big story in Philippine professional boxing in 2016 was Sen. Manny Pacquiao?s return to the throne as WBO welterweight champion. After losing to Floyd Mayweather, Jr. in the sport?s richest fight…
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Lopez’ legacy in boxing
Former Manila Mayor Mel Lopez will always be remembered as a fighting man who never compromised his principles and brought integrity back to AIBA, the global governing federation for Olympic-style boxing, by…
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Ancajas stakes title in Macau
IBF superflyweight champion Jerwin Ancajas takes on No. 15 contender Jose Alfredo Rodriguez of Mexico in his first defense of the 115-pound title at the Studio City Casino in Macau on Jan.…
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Horn-tooting to bait Manny?
A new name has surfaced in the sweepstakes to find WBO welterweight champion Manny Pacquiao?s next opponent and it?s not Terence Crawford. Australia?s unbeaten prospect Jeff Horn is now in the queue…
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Omega back in spotlight
Sports commentator and ring announcer Rico Navarro of Cebu recently sent an email detailing the return of Omega Pro Sports as a prominent player in the country?s sports landscape. That?s welcome news…
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NOTES FROM NEW DELHI: VIJENDER SINGH AND INDIAN BOXING
DELHI, INDIA ? In a country known more for cricket, the boxing fans inside India?s Thyagaraj Sports Complex were certainly full of life. And that is quite an understatement. The country?s flag…
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NOTES FROM AUCKLAND: PARKER MAKES HISTORY
AUCKLAND, NEW ZEALAND - The big fight atmosphere was palpable the moment I got out of the airport. The cab driver who picked me up asked me about my thoughts about the…
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Leave it to Pacman
Last week, Sen. Manny Pacquiao presided in a four-hour marathon hearing as chairman of the Senate Committee on Sports in the GSIS Building on Macapagal Boulevard and was never ruffled by the…
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WORLD AIDS DAY 2016
CEBU ? December 1 is World AIDS Day. Every year since 1988, concerned individuals and organizations all over the world show support for the fight against the spread of HIV. Since 2008,…
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Loss to Manny blamed on Floyd
I just got a copy of the book ?Ricky Hatton?s Vegas Tales: Me in Las Vegas, What Could Possibly Go Wrong? written by the Manchester Hitman with Justyn Barnes. It?s an entertaining…
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Will Money face Manny again?
Boxing needs a shot in the arm and two grizzled warriors might just give it if they decide to face each other one more time. There is talk of a rematch between…
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LOMACHENKO TAMES THE AXE MAN
There was a lot of chatter on social media among fans, writers and even boxing officials in the aftermath of the Andre Ward-Sergey Kovalev scores one week ago. Whatever side of the…
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Donaire slams unfair judges
Former WBO super bantamweight champion Nonito Donaire, Jr. said yesterday he was shocked when Jessie Magdaleno won on points in their recent 12-round title fight in Las Vegas and lashed out at…
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Merry, selfless Bucks off to a good start
MILWAUKEE -- After a disappointing 2015-16 season where they finished with a 33-49 record and missed the playoffs. the Milwaukee Bucks are off to a good start this season, winning five of…
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Money doesn?t motivate Manny
Boxing coach Freddie Roach said recently that at this point in Manny Pacquiao?s career, it isn?t money that motivates him to continue to fight. In Roach?s view, Pacquiao is still in the…
