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Pinoy trio in Morales-Diaz undercard
Ring legend Erik Morales attempts to make boxing history by becoming the first Mexican to win four world titles when he faces David Diaz for the WBC lightweight crown at the Allstate…
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Eye test to decide Gorres bout
Whether or not Z Gorres will fight Mexico’s Gerson Guerrero in Golden Boy’s “World Cup” card in Sacramento on Aug. 11 is to be decided after a critical eye check-up by ophthalmologist…
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Erik’s Last Stand
There are many who feel that Erik Morales doesn’t deserve his big opportunity tonight – he’s never even beaten a lightweight. That the title he’s fighting for isn’t much cop – the…
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MORALES HAS LITTLE LEFT! IS IT ENOUGH TO BEAT DIAZ?
MAYOL TOPS UNDERBELLY OF PPV SHOW! Chicago, IL- Tonight, the story will be on the “Rematch of the Year” pitting Rafael Marquez vs. Israel Vasquez on a great Showtime card. A secondary…
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RP TEAM REPEATS OVER CHINA
The San Miguel Corporation sponsored Philippine National Team repeated its Group A victory over China last Sunday with a close come-from-behind victory that kept faith with coach Chot Reyes’ pre-game prediction that…
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WORLD CUP SPECIAL BY VIVA SPORTS ON RPN 9
The top rated weekly boxing show, “The Main Event” will present a special on the much-awaited World Cup of boxing on Sunday at 4:00 p.m. over RPN 9 with a replay on…
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PHILBOXING.COM TO COVER ‘WORLD CUP’!
Philboxing.com has just been credentialed to cover the mammoth August 11 'World Cup' of Boxing at the Arco Arena in Sacramento, California. Alex Sigua of the Maloof Sports & Entertainment, which operates…
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PACQUIAO SET TO ARRIVE IN LOS ANGELES SUNDAY!
According to superstar Manny Pacquiao's business associate Rex 'Wakee' Salud, the boxing icon is slated to touch down at the Los Angeles International Airport on Sunday accompanied by trainers Buboy Fernandez and…
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MAYOL READY FOR SOLIS BOUT
Will Filipino Rodel Mayol continue the Filipinos' winning streak against Mexican warriors when he takes on IBF junior flyweight champion Ulises Solis on Sunday? Or will Solis stamp his class against the…
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BAUTISTA HONORED TO CAPTAIN TEAM PHILIPPINES
“Malaki pong karangalang ang maging captain ng mga kasama ko. Pipilitin ko pong manalo para sa kanila, sa ALA, sa pamilya ko at sa bayan natin,” Rey “Boom Boom” Bautista replied when…
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MAYOL, SOLIS MAKE WEIGHT!
According to Philboxing.com's Rolando Hiso, reporting from Chicago, both IBF junior flyweight champion Ulises Solis and Filipino challenger Rodel Mayol came in at an exact 108 lbs for their 12-round duel tomorrow…
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SANTILLAN TO DEFEND OPBF CROWN
OPBF welterweight champion Rev 'Gentle Giant' Santillan will defend his title on October 8 against no. 14-ranked Koji Numata at the Korakuen Hall in Tokyo, Japan. Santillan (24-3-1, 17 KO's) is coming…
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Morales, 135; Diaz, 133.75
WBC Lightweight champion David Diaz, right, of Chicago, and Erik Morales, of Tijuana, Mexico, pose Friday, Aug. 3, 2007, in Chicago after weighing in for their scheduled Saturday night fight in Rosemont,…
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MAYOL CONFIDENT OF WINNING RP’S THIRD WORLD TITLE
Former WBC minimum weight title challenger Rodel Mayol says he is confident of winning the Philippines' third world title when he battles WBC light flyweight champion Ulises Solis on the undercard of…
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Mayol and Gesta get a little playing time
CHICAGO - After five agonizing weeks of busting their tails, Rodel Mayol and Mercitoa Gesta got some much-deserved relaxation yesterday. They still jogged, though, albeit briefly in the morning. And they ate…
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Pinoy pugs in do-or-die bouts
The future is in the balance for unbeaten knockout artist Drian Francisco and rugged Rexon Flores who take on Thai opponents in a double WBO regional championship card at the Elorde Sports…
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Last Stand for ‘El Terrible’?
Erik Morales faces David Diaz this Saturday night from the Allstate Arena in Chicago, Illinois. They are calling this promotion 'The War for 4', alluding to Morales' attempt at winning a major…
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A Rarity in Boxing: One Step Back, Several Steps Forward
For the record, August 4 is not April Fool’s Day. So that means that the scheduled pay-per-view fight between Erik Morales and David Diaz probably isn’t a practical joke. What it is,…
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Cebu to host boxing reality show
CEBU boxing is seen to grow even bigger in the coming months after television giant ABS-CBN decided to make the province the center of its boxing show. By September, a new boxing…
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The Long Good-Bye of Erik Morales
“It’s been one of the most peaceful training camps I have ever had.” Erik Morales seems to be ultra chilled, as he awaits his shot at WBC lightweight title holder David Diaz…
