Monday, 21 September 2026 · Philippines
Requiem for a fighter
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Requiem for a fighter

By Joaquin Henson, PhilBoxing.com Wed, 17 May 2023

Egano (R) in action against Facularin. The boxing world was in mourning after news spread of Kenneth Egano’s death last week. Freddie Roach took to social media to express his sympathies. Referee Edwa…

Crowd cheers Pinoy despite loss
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Crowd cheers Pinoy despite loss

By Joaquin Henson, PhilBoxing.com Mon, 15 May 2023

STOCKTON. A chorus of boos greeted the announcement that Australia’s Jason Moloney won the vacant WBO bantamweight title on a majority 12-round decision over General Santos City’s Vincent Astrolabio h…

Battle lines drawn
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Battle lines drawn

By Joaquin Henson, PhilBoxing.com Sun, 14 May 2023

STOCKTON. No quarter will be given nor taken when General Santos City’s Vincent Astrolabio engages Australia’s Jason Moloney in a scheduled 12-round bout for the vacant WBO bantamweight title at the 1…

Whose dream will come true?
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Whose dream will come true?

By Joaquin Henson, PhilBoxing.com Sun, 14 May 2023

STOCKTON. Referee Edward Collantes is guaranteeing the fight between General Santos City’s Vincent Astrolabio and Australia’s Jason Moloney for the vacant WBO bantamweight title here (this morning Man…

Meritless Main Events on SHO/ESPN
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Meritless Main Events on SHO/ESPN

By Chris Carlson, PhilBoxing.com Sat, 13 May 2023

Moloney-Astrolabio could be the best fight this weekend. Showtime and ESPN main event bouts this Saturday are less than desirable if were being honest. Rollie Romero had no business getting a title sh…

KO or bust for Astrolabio
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KO or bust for Astrolabio

By Joaquin Henson, PhilBoxing.com Tue, 09 May 2023

Vincent Astrolabio’s nickname Asero, or steel, is fitting. He’s also known as Astro Boy after the robotic child with superstrength in the 2009 sci-fi family movie. Whether it’s Asero or Wonder Boy, he…

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Free ride for three boxers

By Joaquin Henson, PhilBoxing.com Tue, 09 May 2023

Because of limited participation, three Philippine boxers are assured of a bronze medal even if they don’t win a single fight and it will take only two wins for welterweight 67kg Norlan Petecio, light…

From hoops to boxing
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From hoops to boxing

By Joaquin Henson, PhilBoxing.com Sat, 06 May 2023

Markus Tongco. Markus Tongco never imagined he would someday join the Philippine boxing team in the SEA Games as playing basketball was his priority before the pandemic. The 6-5 Tongco was recruited b…

Case not over for Manny
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Case not over for Manny

By Joaquin Henson, PhilBoxing.com Fri, 05 May 2023

A California jury has ruled against Manny Pacquiao in a civil lawsuit filed by Paradigm Sports Management for breach of contract and ordered payment of $1.8 million in damages plus a return of $3.3 mi…

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ABAP unveils heavyweight

By Joaquin Henson, PhilBoxing.com Wed, 03 May 2023

It’s not often that ABAP enlists a heavyweight but in the coming SEA Games, a rarity will trend as 6-5 former basketball player Markus Tongco battles in the 92 kg division. ABAP head coach Pat Gaspi s…

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Fil-Brit boxers in ABAP camp

By Joaquin Henson, PhilBoxing.com Sun, 30 Apr 2023

Two Filipino-British boxers are training at Teachers Camp in Baguio, hoping to impress ABAP coaches for a chance to represent the country maybe at the Asian Games and even the Olympics. They’re feathe…

Boxers ready for SEA Games
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Boxers ready for SEA Games

By Joaquin Henson, PhilBoxing.com Fri, 28 Apr 2023

Eight of nine male boxers competing in the coming SEA Games are deep in training in Shymkent, Kazakhstan with coaches Ronald Chavez, Gerson Nietes and Elmer Pamisa while heavyweight 92 kg contender Ma…

Puno elected ABAP president
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Puno elected ABAP president

By Joaquin Henson, PhilBoxing.com Sat, 22 Apr 2023

Rep. Robbie Puno was elected ABAP president in a special Board meeting via zoom teleconference the other day and vowed to work hard in honoring the memory of his predecessor, the late Ed Picson. ABAP …

Clarin to spearhead Asian boxing
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Clarin to spearhead Asian boxing

By Joaquin Henson, PhilBoxing.com Fri, 21 Apr 2023

GAB chairman Atty. Richard Clarin said yesterday it’s time for Asian boxing to consolidate and form a strong union in safeguarding the rights of fighters while creating more opportunities for growth o…

No excuses for title loss
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No excuses for title loss

By Joaquin Henson, PhilBoxing.com Wed, 19 Apr 2023

Former IBF minimumweight champion Rene Mark Cuarto frittered away a chance to earn a shot at regaining the title by letting Japan’s Ginjiro Shigeoka off the hook in the early going then losing his leg…

Clarin aims to protect Pinoys abroad
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Clarin aims to protect Pinoys abroad

By Joaquin Henson, PhilBoxing.com Tue, 18 Apr 2023

GAB chairman Atty. Richard Clarin was a witness to what would’ve been a travesty of justice if not for a sensational 12th round TKO win by Charly Suarez over previously unbeaten hometowner Paul Flemin…