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“GOLPE-GOLPE” IN ZAMBOANGA SLATED FOR DEC. 1
It will be the Philippines versus Thailand when big-time boxing makes a return to Zamboanga City on December 1 in a blockbuster card dubbed "Golpe-Golpe Na Zamboanga" at the city's coliseum. "This…
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‘BRITISH INVASION: THE U.K. VS. THE WORLD’ ON DECEMBER 7 AT MGM GRAND
LOS ANGELES -- On December 7, the night before Manchester's Ricky 'The Hitman' Hatton represents the United Kingdom in his long-awaited showdown against 'Pretty Boy' Floyd Mayweather at the MGM Grand Garden…
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Much More Than a Final Four
A couple of weeks ago TigerBoxing kingpin Tom Thompson made a strong case of a ?Final Four? to settle the talent-rich welterweight division. That it would ultimately come down to the winners…
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Q&A: Bob Arum!
Hall of Fame promoter Bob Arum appeared on the popular daily morning radio program Sports Chat heard worldwide thru www.pbs.gov.ph everyday from 8:15-9:00am, Manila time. The Top Rank CEO spoke in detail…
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Elordes Top Filipino Delegates in WBC Convention
Now it can be told. The fabled Elorde family was among the top delegates from the Philippines in terms of attendance and participation in sessions during the recent week-long 45th World Boxing…
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OYAN LOSES AGAIN IN AUSTRALIA
Filipino Robert Oyan has lost his fifth straight fight, dropping a unanimous eight round decision to Australian featherweight Davey Browne at the Bonnyriggs Sports Club in Sydney. With the win the undefeated…
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Michael Marley’s Solo Voice In The Wilderness: Why I Am Calling For Mister Pacquiao To Retire From Boxing Ring Immediately!
I know this will be a long, hard fight. I know that few, if any, will rally to my cause. I understand that I may be a lone wolf, or a lone…
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Bob Arum On Pacquiao?s 2008 Schedule
According to Bob Arum, Manny Pacquiao?s choice of opponents has been whittled down to two ? World Boxing Council lightweight champion David Diaz and WBC super featherweight champion Juan Manuel Marquez. After…
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Arum still wants Pacquiao-De La Hoya ?dream fight?
MANILA, Philippines -- The ?dream fight? pitting Manny Pacquiao against the legendary Oscar De La Hoya is gaining steam. No less than Top Rank?s Bob Arum himself admitted Monday that they are…
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Arum says Pacquiao vs DL Hoya possible
BOB ARUM has put up nearly every money-making scheme possible from the 1974 daredevil motorcycle jump by Evel Knievel to 27 Muhammad Ali fights in a career as a promoter that started…
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Arum lines up Diaz, Marquez, Dela Hoya
Bob Arum knows what?s best for Manny Pacquiao. Arum, in fact, has laid down his plans for Pacquiao, starting with a title fight with David Diaz in March, a rematch with Juan…
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Pug with false leg wows fans
Japanese fighter Naozumi Tsuchiyama was born with a congenital defect in his right leg and when he was three years old, doctors cut off the limb to fit a prosthetic replacement. Despite…
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Like Him Or Loathe Him But Admit It: Joan Guzman Is Amazingly Sweet Scientist!
Michael Marley?s Top Ten Moronic Fallacies Spread About Joan Guzman Guzman runs like a chicken on speed. That?s not running, imbeclic ones, that is called smooth footwork, dexterity and when taken as…
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WILL PACQUIAO TURN & RUN FROM GUZMAN?
San Francisco, CA- You know who really lost Saturday night when Joan Guzman beat Humberto Soto? You the boxing fans and Manny ?Pacman? Pacquiao. I?ve told you before that the Dominican fighter…
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Arum Declares Joan Scratch In Paquiao March 15 Derby
ATLANTIC CITY?Ring announcer Michael Buffer had barely spit out the wide decision verdict for Joan Guzman over plucky Mexican Humberto Soto when the various promotional interests all began spinning the outcome different…
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45TH WBC MANILA CONVENTION RESULTS
MANILA -- With the closing of the very successful 2007 WBC Convention in Manila, Philippines, the following measures were taken: The current WBC sanction fees structure will be modified in order to…
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Global boxing personalities I met during the 45th WBC convention
As official delegate in the recently concluded 45th World Boxing Council (WBC) convention in Manila Hotel last Nov. 7-11, 2007, I had the privilege and honor to meet and shake hands (and…
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GORRES IN TUNE-UP EXHIBITION BOUT
Z ?The Dream? Gorres will face Indonesian slugger Jemmy Gobel in an eight round exhibition bout in Mandaue City on December 8 as part of his preparation for the February 2, 2008…
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The Battle for Network Supremacy: The War Outside the Ring
There are currently only two networks that offer regularly scheduled, quality boxing matches featuring the sports best known personalities: Showtime and HBO. Their rivalry has been long and, at times, bitter. In…
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Buhain Appeals to OPBF Member Countries: ?Respect each other?s boxing commission?
In order to finally nip in the bud "alarming" cases of boxing mismatches in the Oriental Pacific zone, Games and Amusement Board (GAB) chairman Eric R. Buhain has appealed to member countries…
