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Barrera? No, it’s Pacquiao vs. Morales
WHOEVER said Manny Pacquiao was fighting Marco Antonio Barrera on Oct. 6 at the Mandalay Bay Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas? Much earlier than that, Pacquiao is fighting Morales. Yes, Morales.…
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Too big a giant
IN an era where the Nonito Donaires and the Florante Condeses are winning legitimate world crowns, Rev Santillan’s annexing of the OPBF crown (again), generates about as much excitement as watching paint…
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MAYOL CONFIDENT OF BEATING SOLIS
Former WBC minimum weight title challenger Rodel Mayol who battles IBF light flyweight champion Ulises Solis on the undercard of the Erik Morales-David Diaz WBC lightweight title fight on August 4 at…
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CUELLO GETS SHOT AT WBC YOUTH TITLE
Newly crowned Philippine minimum weight champion Denver Cuello gets a crack at the WBC Youth title currently held by Thailand’s Wanheng Menayothin on July 31 in Ketjontong, Thailand. The talented young fighter…
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Brian’s Boxing Mailbag, July 16, 2007
What a great night of fights on Saturday. Margarito vs. Williams didn’t have me on the edge of my seat; I was out of my seat! Antonio was not overrated as some…
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Bob Arum Says Humberto Soto vs. Joan Guzman Is On The Way
In a fight that makes sense, if not dollar and cents, WBO super featherweight champion Joan Guzman might be headed towards a September clash with Mexican Humberto Soto. Both Soto and Guzman…
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Pi?ol, Hiso tie up for boxing
Three-time North Cotabato Gov. Manny Pi?ol and Chicago-based former national cyclist Rolando Hiso are joining forces to boost the world title hopes of Mindanao fighters. Pi?ol, who was just elected Vice-Governor after…
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Boxing Confidential Goes One on One With Top Rank’s Bob Arum
Following the high action clash between Paul Williams and Antonio Margarito, Boxing Confidential caught up with Top Rank's Bob Arum to get a state of the promotion address. Mr. Arum discusses a…
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Pacman settles tax deficiency on Porsche SUV
Boxing champion Manny “Pacman” Pacquiao has settled the tax deficiency on the imported Porsche sports utility vehicle he bought after his successful bout against Mexican rival Eric Morales in the US last…
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ROY JONES JR BACK, WANTS TRINIDAD NEXT
Former world light heavyweight and heavyweight champion Roy Jones Jr returned after an absence of almost one year from the ring to hammer out a unanimous twelve round decision over previously undefeated…
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FARENAS TO FACE MANON ON AUG. 4
L-R: Gerry Penalosa, Michael Farenas and Kosuke Washio Top RP featherweight prospect Michael Farenas will once again see action on August 4 opposite Victor Manon in General Santos City in an event…
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DENOY CHALLENGES JARO TO A WINNER-TAKE-ALL FIGHT
Newly-crowned WBO Asia-Pacific light flyweight champ Along Denoy, who defeated WBO no. 1 Kaichon Sor Vorapin on Friday in Thailand, has informed that he is willing to trade punches against anyone his…
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Santillan’s Mysterious Left Saves Him From Another OPBF Disaster
OSAKA – Crowd favorite and defending OPBF welterweight champion Taisei Marumoto was conveniently ahead on all the three judges’ scorecards entering the sixth round of the 12-round championship setto versus challenger Rev…
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DENOY HOPES FOR WORLD TITLE SHOT
Newly crowned WBO Asia Pacific light flyweight champion Along Denoy who won the title with a spectacular fifth round TKO over Thailand’s Kaichon Sor Vorapin says he is hoping his victory would…
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SANTILLAN REGAINS OPBF TITLE
Rev “The Gentle Giant” Santillan has regained the OPBF welterweight title with a explosive sixth round knockout over Japanese champion Taisei Marumoto in Amagasaki, Saturday. Well-known Japanese boxing manager, matchmaker and TV…
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MORE GAB APPROVED MISMATCHES IN THAILAND
The Games and Amusements Board appears once again to be guilty of approving two obvious mismatches following the partial lifting of the ban on Filipino boxers fighting in Thailand under what chairman…
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GONZALES BEATEN IN PABA TITLE FIGHT
The Philippines' Nonoy Gonzales has been beaten in a Pan Asia Boxing Association middleweight title fight by Australia’s Jamie Pittman at the Crowne Plaza in New South Wales. All three judges had…
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Boholano ‘Bulldog’ chills Thai fighter’s knees
BOHOLANO Along Denoy made sure he exacted vengeance in the rematch to take home the World Boxing Organization (WBO) Asia-Pacific light flyweight belt this time. Denoy, a native of Candijay, scored a…
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Smitty’s Corner!, July 14, 2007
Ok here’s the drill today, a quick review of two fights last weekend and an even quicker preview of two fights coming up this weekend. Let’s start out with the big boys…
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BREAKING NEWS: SANTILLAN REGAINS OPBF CROWN WITH TKO WIN!
Rev 'Gentle Giant' Santillan regained the Oriental and Pacific Boxing Federation (OPBF) welter title with a one-punch technical knockout victory a few minutes ago in the sixth round over defending champion Taesei…
