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FROM THIS CORNER: AN OUTSTANDING RP TEAM
As if boxing weren’t already personal and emotional enough, we now have Oscar de la Hoya’s World Cup of Boxing. De La Hoya found the inspiration for this boxing team competition in…
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‘No less than $3M purse for Pacman’
Rod Nazario, the former business manager of Manny Pacquiao, said the other day the Filipino superstar shouldn’t settle for anything less than $3 million for his Oct. 6 rematch with Marco Antonio…
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ROACH PREDICTS PACQUIAO WILL KO BARRERA AGAIN
Celebrated trainer Freddie Roach has predicted that Filipino ring idol Manny Pacquiao will knock out legendary Mexican Marco Antonio Barrera once again when they meet in an eagerly awaited rematch at the…
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My Pound for Pound Dozen Right Now: Calzaghe, Mayweather, Pacquiao, Hatton, Marquez, Klitschko, Taylor, Vazquez, Cotto and others
These lists are extremely difficult to compile; they are subject to subjective analysis and to continual change. In fact, I have a top 100 list in my forthcoming book and it was…
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RING EDITOR SAYS BAUTISTA CAN COME BACK
The editor-in-chief of the “Bible” of boxing Nigel Collins says Rey “Boom Boom” Bautista is “good enough to regroup and come back” in the wake of his stunning first round knockout at…
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Boom Boom: I’ll be back
I’LL be back. These were the words that came out of the mouth of Rey “Boom Boom” Bautista when asked about his future following his failed bid for the world super-bantamweight crown.…
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Five weddings and a funeral
THAT’S how Last Rounder Glenn Ramos puts it, and I don’t think I could have done any better. Glenn, who was at ringside during the World Cup of Boxing, was again gracious…
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Pacman arrives in Cebu for fight training
BOXING superstar Manny Pacquiao is in Cebu City to prepare for his grudge rematch with Mexican fighter Marco Antonio Barrera. Pacquiao said he wants to complete the first phase of his training…
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Did The Philippines Win The Battle But Lose The War On Saturday Night?
The Republic of the Philippines captured Golden Boy Promotion's World Cup this past Saturday night against Mexico. Winning five of the scheduled six bouts between Filipino and Mexican boxers, the Philippines continues…
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Bautista gets 3-year pact despite setback
Despite his failed title bid against WBO super bantamweight champion Daniel Ponce de Leon, Ray “Boom Boom” Bautista clinched a three-year pact with Golden Boy Promotions, ensuring a bright future for one…
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FEARS OVER PACMAN FOCUS
Manny Pacquiao has tried to allay fears that he has other things on his mind after a break in preparations for his October 6 rematch with Marco Antonio Barrera. The Filipino firebrand…
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Does the United States Need It’s Own World Cup? West Coast vs. East Coast is Such a Natural Rivalry
The wheels were churning and I couldn’t stop them like Ricardo Lois shoveling slab after slab of pork ribs into his mouth at the recent Boxingconfidential staff gathering. Upon reflection of the…
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PACQUIAO AWAITS ROACH ARRIVAL
Filipino ring idol Manny Pacquiao is back to the business of getting in top shape for his rematch with legendary Mexican Marco Antonio Barrera at the Mandalay Bay Resort Hotel & Casino…
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Gerry Penalosa: Fighting for Love and Respect
HE fought valiantly for the two children who meant the world to him, Juliene Gayle and Julio Caesar, like survival and respect rested between victory or defeat. They are seven and five…
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DONAIRE SAYS PE?ALOSA IS HIS IDOL
IBF/IBO flyweight champion Nonito “The Filipino Flash” Donaire says newly crowned WBO bantamweight champion Gerry Penalosa “is my idol. I look up to him. He’s a legend.” Donaire made the comment on…
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BATAWANG BATTLES SOLIS FOR IBF TITLE SEP. 16 IN LAS VEGAS
Bert Batawang may have been disappointed because his World Cup title eliminator was called off after his Mexican opponent was found to have detached retinas in both eyes. But thanks to the…
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Just More of Manny Being Manny
Trainer Freddie Roach was as taken aback as anyone else when he heard over the weekend that his signature fighter, Manny Pacquiao - who faces Marco Antonio Barrera on October 6th in…
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MAYOR LIM VOWS TO PRODUCE 2 WORLD BOXING CHAMPS FROM BOHOL IN TWO YEARS
In the wake of Rey "Boom Boom" Bautista's failed world title bid, Tagbilaran City Mayor Dan Neri Lim called on his 'paisanos' not to get discouraged, assuring the Boholanos that he will…
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Letter to the Editor: Was It Really A “Disgust”?
I knew there was something wrong when I passed by a newspaper stand and saw one of the headlines saying something like, "Team Philippines: 5-1". I wasn't excited. My senses were telling…
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MANDAUE CITY SETS HERO’S WELCOME FOR GORRES
The city government of Mandaue under the flagship of Mayor Jonas Cortes will roll out a red-carpet welcome for its hometown pride Z "The Dream" Gorres when he comes home from a…
