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Mobility hampered by cramps

By Joaquin Henson, PhilBoxing.com Tue, 24 Aug 2021

LAS VEGAS. It wasn’t the way the oddsmakers predicted the fight to end but Manny Pacquiao, a 4-1 favorite, failed to live up to his billing because of cramps in both legs that limited the mobility he …

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Buboy says why not rematch?

By Joaquin Henson, PhilBoxing.com Tue, 24 Aug 2021

LAS VEGAS. WBA welterweight super champion Yordenis Ugas is willing to give Manny Pacquiao a rematch and even as the Filipino icon hasn’t made up his mind on whether or not to continue his boxing care…

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Whom is destiny calling?

By Joaquin Henson, PhilBoxing.com Sun, 22 Aug 2021

LAS VEGAS. Manny Pacquiao calls himself a “Man of Destiny” while defending WBA welterweight super champion Yordenis Ugas insists it was destiny that brought him the unexpected opportunity to fight the…

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Manny unfazed by Ugas’ length

By Joaquin Henson, PhilBoxing.com Sun, 22 Aug 2021

LAS VEGAS. WBA welterweight super champion Yordenis Ugas’ length isn’t a cause for concern as challenger Manny Pacquiao brushed off former titleholder Keith Thurman’s claim that the Cuban’s long arms …

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Why Ugas is called 54 Miracles

By Joaquin Henson, PhilBoxing.com Sat, 21 Aug 2021

LAS VEGAS. It’s an unusual moniker but WBA welterweight super champion Yordenis Ugas likes to be called 54 Miracles. “My best friend (Aroldis Chapman) wears No. 54 for the New York Yankees so I wear i…

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Ugas insists he’s not going down

By Joaquin Henson, PhilBoxing.com Fri, 20 Aug 2021

Yordenis Ugas. LAS VEGAS. WBA welterweight super champion Yordenis Ugas said yesterday he’s prepared to go the 12-round distance with challenger Manny Pacquiao and convinced his record of durability w…

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Ugas’ artillery not a problem

By Joaquin Henson, PhilBoxing.com Fri, 20 Aug 2021

LAS VEGAS. From scouting reports, it appears that WBA welterweight super champion Yordenis Ugas’ main weapons are a stiff left jab and an overhand right. But neither Freddie Roach nor Buboy Fernandez …

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Manny arranges safety protocols

By Joaquin Henson, PhilBoxing.com Thu, 19 Aug 2021

LAS VEGAS. In this pandemic, Manny Pacquiao isn’t taking any chances of infection and has arranged daily tests conducted by the Grapevine Home Health Care Services for his entire team wherever he is u…

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Donaire bored by Carson dance

By Joaquin Henson, PhilBoxing.com Thu, 19 Aug 2021

LAS VEGAS. WBC bantamweight champion Nonito Donaire, Jr. thought of driving with wife Rachel to Carson City to witness the fight between WBO titlist JohnRiel Casimero and challenger Guillermo Rigondea…

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Sparmate for Manny, Ugas speaks out

By Joaquin Henson, PhilBoxing.com Thu, 19 Aug 2021

LAS VEGAS. There’s something unique about California southpaw Maurice Lee. He sparred with Manny Pacquiao early in his training camp at the Wild Card Gym in Los Angeles when WBC/IBF welterweight champ…

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The man called Sugar

By Joaquin Henson, PhilBoxing.com Wed, 18 Aug 2021

Ting Ariosa. LAS VEGAS. In boxing circles, coach Ting Ariosa is called Sugar. Not because he resembles Ray Leonard or Ray Robinson in any way. It’s more a term of endearment for a man who once coached…

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Roach predicts KO for Manny

By Joaquin Henson, PhilBoxing.com Tue, 17 Aug 2021

LAS VEGAS. There’s no doubt in Freddie Roach’s mind that Sen. Manny Pacquiao will knock out WBA welterweight “super” champion Yordenis Ugas of Cuba in their scheduled 12-round title fight at the T-Mob…

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Casimero retains crown in yawner

By Joaquin Henson, PhilBoxing.com Mon, 16 Aug 2021

LOS ANGELES. It wasn’t the way WBO bantamweight champion JohnRiel Casimero wanted his duel with Guillermo Rigondeaux to play out but the Cuban challenger mistook the ring for a ballroom and danced 12 …

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Manny ready to fight even now

By Joaquin Henson, PhilBoxing.com Sun, 15 Aug 2021

LOS ANGELES. Sen. Manny Pacquiao’s fight against WBA welterweight “super” champion Yordenis Ugas of Cuba is still a week away but strength/conditioning coach Justin Fortune said yesterday he’s ready t…

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Widespread telecast for Manny’s fight

By Joaquin Henson, PhilBoxing.com Sun, 15 Aug 2021

LOS ANGELES. Fight fans are in for a treat because the local TV rights holder for the WBA welterweight “super” championship fight between defending titlist Yordenis Ugas of Cuba and challenger Sen. Ma…

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Casimero to put Rigo to sleep

By Joaquin Henson, PhilBoxing.com Sat, 14 Aug 2021

LOS ANGELES. WBO bantamweight champion JohnRiel Casimero made light of regular WBA titlist Guillermo Rigondeaux’ boast that he’ll box the Filipino’s ears off when they tangle in a scheduled 12-round u…

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Manny switches sparmates

By Joaquin Henson, PhilBoxing.com Fri, 13 Aug 2021

LOS ANGELES. Now that Manny Pacquiao will face right-hander Yordenis Ugas instead of southpaw Errol Spence at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas on August 21, he’s making adjustments in his sparring part…

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Pacquiao unperturbed by opponent switch

By Joaquin Henson, PhilBoxing.com Thu, 12 Aug 2021

LOS ANGELES, California—With less than two weeks to go before his fight in Las Vegas on Aug. 21, Sen. Manny Pacquiao found himself in an unusual situation. His original opponent, WBC/IBF welterweight …

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Manny’s first thought was to pray for Spence

By Joaquin Henson, PhilBoxing.com Thu, 12 Aug 2021

LOS ANGELES. It was early last Monday night when Sen. Manny Pacquiao found out WBC/IBF welterweight champion Errol Spence wouldn’t be available for their fight at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas on Au…