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Marcial undecided on pro career

By Joaquin Henson, PhilBoxing.com Wed, 01 Apr 2020

Eumir Felix Marcial. Olympic middleweight boxing qualifier Eumir Marcial said the other day he’s been approached by several “big-time” promoters inviting him to turn pro but at the moment, his mind is…

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Beating the crowning virus

By Joaquin Henson, PhilBoxing.com Mon, 30 Mar 2020

Someone likened the coronavirus to the crown of thorns, a symbol of torment leading to the crucifixion and death of our Lord Jesus Christ. The Gospel says the crown was placed on Jesus’ head to cause …

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Donaire focuses on health, safety in crisis

By Joaquin Henson, PhilBoxing.com Sun, 29 Mar 2020

Nonito Donaire, Jr. will get a chance to win another world boxing title when the coronavirus pandemic is over but until then, he stays home in Las Vegas with wife Rachel and their two sons, keeping sa…

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Justin says Mikey for Manny makes sense

By Joaquin Henson, PhilBoxing.com Sat, 28 Mar 2020

Los Angeles gym owner and strength/conditioning coach Justin Fortune said yesterday once the coronavirus crisis is over, he expects Mikey Garcia to emerge as super WBA welterweight champion Sen. Manny…

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Casimero avoids burning out

By Joaquin Henson, PhilBoxing.com Thu, 26 Mar 2020

WBO bantamweight champion Johnriel Casimero is staying indoors in a rented house in Las Vegas, steps out only to buy provisions in a Filipino store about four miles away and does 15 to 16 rounds of mi…

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Eumir backs Olympic delay

By Joaquin Henson, PhilBoxing.com Wed, 25 Mar 2020

Now that the IOC has decided to postpone the Tokyo Olympics until next year, middleweight boxing qualifier Eumir Marcial said yesterday the delay will mean more time to prepare and recover from injuri…

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What’s the IOC waiting for?

By Joaquin Henson, PhilBoxing.com Sun, 22 Mar 2020

The IOC remains in denial that the coronavirus pandemic will force a decision to postpone the Tokyo Olympics scheduled to start on July 24. IOC president Thomas Bach has admitted that “different scena…

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Marvin vows to bounce back

By Joaquin Henson, PhilBoxing.com Sat, 21 Mar 2020

John Marvin (right) in action for the British Army (photo from England Boxing through Boxing News, London)"> Lightheavyweight contender John Marvin was the only fighter in the Philippines’ 13-strong c…

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Stay home to stay safe

By Joaquin Henson, PhilBoxing.com Sat, 21 Mar 2020

It’s heartening to know that the world has come together to battle a common enemy. There is a virtual ceasefire in the firefights that have caused much anguish, unjustified loss of lives and fragmenta…

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Back to camp for Jerwin

By Joaquin Henson, PhilBoxing.com Fri, 20 Mar 2020

IBF superflyweight champion Jerwin Ancajas with trainer/manager Joven Jimenez and MP Promotions head Sean Gibbons. IBF superflyweight champion Jerwin Ancajas is back training at the Survival Camp in M…

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Casimero in Vegas but fight off

By Joaquin Henson, PhilBoxing.com Wed, 18 Mar 2020

WBO bantamweight champion JohnRiel Casimero landed in Las Vegas last Sunday after training for a month with Mexican strength/conditioning coach Memo Heredia and Cuban guru Pedro Roque in Miami to prep…

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Magsayo redirects career with Manny

By Joaquin Henson, PhilBoxing.com Tue, 17 Mar 2020

Sen. Manny Pacquiao with Mark Magsayo and MP Promotions head Sean Gibbons. Hard-hitting featherweight Mark Magsayo has put his boxing career back on track after several contractual disputes with previ…

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Concussion wouldn’t stop Marcial

By Joaquin Henson, PhilBoxing.com Sun, 15 Mar 2020

Marcial. Now it can be told. After Eumir Marcial stopped Mongolia’s Byamba Otgonbaatar in the quarterfinals of the Asia/Oceania Olympic Qualifying Tournament to book a ticket to Tokyo in Amman, Jordan…

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It’s not over for Nesthy

By Joaquin Henson, PhilBoxing.com Sat, 14 Mar 2020

Nesthy Petecio. AIBA world women’s featherweight champion Nesthy Petecio was touted to easily nail an Olympic slot at the recently-concluded Asia/Oceania qualifiers in Amman, Jordan but came up a win …

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Ancajas awaits IBF go-signal

By Joaquin Henson, PhilBoxing.com Tue, 10 Mar 2020

The date and venue are set for IBF superflyweight champion Jerwin Ancajas’ ninth title defense but until the New Jersey-based governing body confirms who his next challenger is, it could be either No.…

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Bright future for Pamisa

By Joaquin Henson, PhilBoxing.com Mon, 09 Mar 2020

Eljay Pamisa. There’s a 5-6, 15-year-old Cagayan de Oro boxer who’s touted to be a rising star and ABAP secretary-general Ed Picson is bullish on his chances to someday become an Olympic champion. Pic…

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Mikey likely Manny’s next challenger

By Joaquin Henson, PhilBoxing.com Sat, 07 Mar 2020

A date has been floated for super WBA welterweight champion Sen. Manny Pacquiao’s next fight and although nothing is confirmed, there appears to be some clarity that he will defend his crown against f…

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Is Boxing Commission necessary?

By Joaquin Henson, PhilBoxing.com Fri, 06 Mar 2020

A hearing was held to discuss the merits or otherwise of two Senate bills seeking to create a Philippine Boxing and Combat Sports Commission presided by Committee on Sports chairman Sen. Bong Go at th…

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All or nothing for Casimero

By Joaquin Henson, PhilBoxing.com Tue, 03 Mar 2020

JohnRiel Casimero (center) with (from left) Brendan Gibbons, Ting Ariosa, Pedro Roque and Memo Heredia in Miami. For WBO bantamweight champion JohnRiel Casimero, the battlecry is “All or Nothing” in h…

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Three Kings cited in Elorde Awards Night

By Joaquin Henson, PhilBoxing.com Sun, 01 Mar 2020

IBF superflyweight king Jerwin Ancajas, WBO bantamweight titlist JohnRiel Casimero and IBF minimumweight ruler Pedro Taduran will be honored as Co-Boxers of the Year for their outstanding performance …