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A Boxing Chat on “The One”
For today's 'Boxing View,' I'd like to share my facebook chat of today with my great boxing friend Sandy MacDonald, a former Canadian amateur fighter and one of the greatest fight fans…
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?IDOL? : SMALL CARDS TURN BIG
?IDOL", the latest boxing endeavor of ALA Promotions is set to air on September 14 Saturday on Studio 23 at 11:30 in the morning. This series shifts focus to young, up and…
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RANEL SUCO TO BATTLE ROMANIA’S VIOREL SIMION DURING WBC CONVENTION THIS NOVEMBER IN THAILAND
The stage could not be grander: the 51th WBC Annual Convention in Bangkok, Thailand and some of the most influential eyes in the sport boxing will be watching. There, Filipino WBC Interim…
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Pinoy trainer to join Roach in Cotto camp
MANILA, Philippines - Freddie Roach and his Filipino assistant Marvin Somodio will be in the corner of former three-time world champion Miguel Cotto when the Puerto Rican fighter takes on the Dominican…
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Arreola vs. Mitchell: Will the pre-fight emotions spill into Saturday’s fight?
You can call Cristobal Arreola a lot of names. The fact is no matter what version shows up he always brings a sturdy chin to the table, something Arreola will try to…
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Tuloy ang paghahanda
GENERAL SANTOS CITY ? Maayong adlaw sa inyong tanan. Magandang araw po sa inyong lahat, lalung-lalo na sa mga sumusubaybay ng kolum na ito. Sana ay nasa mabuti kayong kalagayan saan man…
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Maligayang pagbabalik
GENERAL SANTOS CITY ? Maayong adlaw sa inyong tanan! Isang maganda at masayang araw po ang nais kong ipaabot sa inyong lahat lalung-lalo na sa mga tagasubaybay ng paborito nating Bandera. Maligaya…
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After 6 years, Donire and Darchinyan to Slug it Out Again!
Yes, after 6 years, Nonito Donaire and Vic Darchinyan will slug it out for the fans again! Former champion Nonito Donaire will make his featherweight debut in a November rematch with nemesis…
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Semajay Thomas was forced to be an adult at young age
Semajay Thomas, who was a standout out amateur, makes his pro debut this Friday, August 30 at the Cicero Stadium in Cicero, Illinois. The ?Night of the Rising Stars? card is promoted…
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Don?t count out Manny
There?s a lot more at stake than just the WBO International welterweight title when Manny Pacquiao battles Brandon Rios in Macau on Nov. 23. Pacquiao is fighting for redemption, vindication and national…
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“DIE HARD” GABUTAN READY FOR TAKAHIRO SHIGEE SUNDAY NIGHT IN TOKYO, JAPAN
In a battle of skilled southpaws, Filipino Diarh "Die Hard" Gabutan (R), and hard-hitting Japanese Takahiro Shigee scaled-in identical weight of 119.50 lbs. (54.2 kgs) in prelude of their non-title super bantamweight…
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REY MEGRINO, MYUNG HO LEE MAKE WEIGHT IN OSAKA JAPAN; AGUELO IN THE CO-MAIN EVENT
In a battle of world-ranked flyweights, Filipino Rey Megri?o (R), the current WBC #12 flyweight from Misamis Occidental tipped the scale at 113.32 lbs (51.400 kgs), while Japanese WBC #15 Myung Ho…
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JHONNY GONZALEZ SHARP FOR ABNER MARES; AIMS AT RE-CAPTURING HIS WBC WORLD TITLE
Mexican WBC world title challenger Jhonny Gonzalez looked in great form during public workout ahead of his thrilling tough rumble against compatriot Abner Mares this coming Saturday (Aug 24) in Carson, Calif,…
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Did Justin Fortune bring Drian Francisco to an Insect Specialist?
Francisco. After a failed bid to win against a formidable opposition last month, Drian Francisco is back at the gym of his trainer, Justin Fortune in Los Angeles. According to a recent…
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SANTA CRUZ VS TERRAZAS: FULL-SWING ACTION THIS SATURDAY IN CARSON, CALIF.
The co-main event of the thrilling Abner Mares vs Jhonny Gonzalez for the WBC Featherweight Title couldn't be better: an all out war between two of the very best super bantamweights in…
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Ana Julaton and Allan Tremblay share a unique bond in the midst boxing?s cutthroat landscape
Ana Julaton?s extended layoff from the ring can be traced to a variety of factors. Promoters are reluctant to pit their boxers against a proven former champ like Julaton, viewing as her…
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Cleverly vs. Kovalev: Is Nathan clever enough to deal with the pressure?
This Saturday on HBO Nathan Cleverly and Sergey Kovalev will get their biggest test to date when they collide in the ring live from Cardiff, Wales. The stage is set, both men…
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NATURALIZATION: IS IT THE FINAL SOLUTION TO OUR ATHLETIC WOES?
The recently concluded FIBA Asia Championship Games held in Manila once again confirmed a couple of interesting albeit previously known facts that were practically ignored for time immemorial in the Philippines. First,…
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Has HBO?s The Fight Game with Jim Lampley been more hype than fight?
Lampley. May 12, 2012 was the day HBO Sports debut The Fight Game with Jim Lampley. Many fans, including myself were excited for boxing to have a show with detail that would…
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DOING THE RIGHT THING
News stories about high-profile athletes testing positive for anabolic steroids and other performance enhancing drugs have resurfaced in recent days. This will remain a cause for concern in the years to come.…
