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Gejon leaves for Japan title fight
ERIBERTO ?Ioka? Gejon, one of Cebu?s promising fighters will complete the final phase of his training regimen for his second title shot in Japan. Gejon, together with his trainer Brix Flores, will…
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Dream derailed
SACRAMENTO?In his four-year career as a super bantamweight, Rey ?Boom-Boom? Bautista had developed a nasty habit of beating up people, delivering 17 knockouts in his 21 wins. But last night at the…
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RP wins World Cup, but Bautista KOed
THE Philippines won the World Cup of Boxing yesterday, unseating defending champion Mexico, 5-1, at the Arco Arena in Sacramento, California (not Texas as reported last Sunday). However, the Philippines was denied…
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RP pugs bag World Cup
TEAM PHILIPPINES lost the Rey "Boom Boom" Bautista-Daniel Ponce de Leon battle, but won the war decisively against Mexico to capture the Boxing World Cup Saturday (Sunday in Manila) at the Arco…
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Filipinos win with flair<br>They claim 5 of 6 bouts at Arco to take home boxing’s World Cup
So much for the drama of the World Cup. Boxers from the Philippines claimed the coveted team trophy Saturday night in rapid and convincing style at Arco Arena by winning the first…
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BOOM BOOM IS KO?D BUT PHILIPPINES WINS THE WORLD CUP, 5 – 1
Emerging ring sensation Rey ?Boom Boom? Bautista who was previously undefeated with a record of 23-0, 17 KO?s) was stopped dead in his tracks by fierce-looking Mexican warrior Daniel Ponce De Leon…
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Arroyo hails Pinoy boxers over success
President Arroyo on Sunday heaped praises on Filipino boxers for winning the top prize at the World Cup of Boxing at ARCO Arena in Sacramento, California. Mrs. Arroyo said she joins the…
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DeLeon Blasts Bautista in One, Penalosa Stops Gonzalez With Body Shot
SACRAMENTO, Aug. 11 ? The pressure was on Daniel Ponce DeLeon. The awkward southpaw with the crude technique has never been the most popular of the many world title holders from Mexico,…
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Ponce De Leon pounces
SACRAMENTO, Calif. - Daniel Ponce De Leon knocked out unbeaten Rey Bautista in a stunning first round last night, retaining his World Boxing Organization 122-pound title and recording Mexico?s only victory in…
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Philippines Beats Mexico, Wins Boxing World Cup
Team Philippines prevailed over Team Mexico by a score of 5-1 to win the 2007 Boxing World Cup at the Arco Arena in Sacramento, California. Oscar De La Hoya's Golden Boy Promotions…
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DE LEON KOS BAUTISTA, PENALOSA SHOCKS GONZALEZ
Daniel Ponce De Leon TKO1 Rey Bautista... In Sacramento, California, Daniel Ponce De Leon demonstrated why he is the most feared puncher in the business at 122 pounds. De Leon retained his…
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Boholano pugs at boxing World Cup
Boholanos Rey "Boom Boom" Bautista and AJ "Bazooka" Banal will carry the Filipino battle flag today with four other Philippine boxers as they fight it out with Mexico's best in the World…
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‘WORLD CUP’ BOUT UPDATES!
SACRAMENTO,Calif.--Gerry Penalosa enters the ring with Freddie Roach, Katsidis and co-manager Billy Keane. Then Jhonny Gonzalez follows to the tune of a Mexican music. Lupe Contreras now introduces both fighters. First round--Penalosa…
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BAUTISTA, PENALOSA IN QUEST FOR WORLD CROWNS!
SACRAMENTO, Calif. -- Two Filipinos will attempt to win world titles, while four more will try to put the Philippines farther in the race for boxing's bragging rights as they face Mexican…
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BREAKING NEWS: PACQUIAO FLIES TO MANILA AFTER BARRERA MEETING!
SACRAMENTO, Calif.--A multitude of fans were waiting for Filipino superstar Manny Pacquiao to show up at yesterday's World Cup official weigh-in here, but were disappointed when the Filipino icon did not show…
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D-Day has come for Rey
SACRAMENTO - It was 4:08 p.m. when Rey ?BoomBoom? Bautista steppedonthe official scales to be weighed for today?s title quest at the Arco Arena here in Sacramento. By then, the Nordstrom side…
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Pacquiao changes mind, flies back to Manila
For whatever reason, Manny Pacquiao has reportedly decided to fly back to Manila barely three days after he arrived in Los Angeles and reported for training for his Oct. 6 rematch with…
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Pacquiao headed to Manila?
Fightnews moments ago learned that Filipino boxing superstar Manny Pacquiao left the United States and is now on his way back to Manila. The 28-year-old Pacquiao is supposed to start his rigid…
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Go Team Philippines! RP goes to war vs. Mexico for $500K World Cup
There are four main reasons why a country goes to war - for territorial expansion, for religious freedom, for ideological supremacy, and for economic wealth. A few years ago, peace-loving nations have…
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Pinoys shoot for World Cup sweep
ALA stable owner Tony Aldeguer said yesterday it?s not a mission impossible for six Filipino fighters to sweep their assignments against Mexican opponents in Golden Boy?s World Cup at the Arco Arena…
