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Can the “Flash” outrun the “Bull”?
On the night of July 7 Nonito “The Filipino Flash” Donaire may have to give some ground against a hard charging, heavy hitting “Raging Bull.” He will be challenging Vic Darchinyan for…
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Weigh-ins weed out some to knockout night
KOREAN WBO Asia-Pacific Jr. welterweight champion Young Sung Kim was stripped of his title after failing to make the weight during the official weigh-in yesterday for the KO Artist 2: WBO Asia…
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Solar shells millions for Pacman fight
MANNY PACQUIAO has sold the exclusive broadcast rights of his much-awaited Oct. 6 rematch with Marco Antonio Barrera to long-time backer Solar Sports for an undisclosed amount although industry sources believe it…
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Exclusive Boxing Interview: Nonito Donaire
Considered as one of the top prospects in the super flyweight division, Nonito “The Filipino Flash” Donaire Jr., 17-1 (10), prepares for a move to flyweight to challenge Vic “Raging Bull” Darchinyan,…
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A Wake-up Call For Boxing But How Will The Sport Respond
Being on the receiving end of a wake-up call is never a pleasant experience. Even so, after a while the body comes to life and feels refreshed, ready for a productive day.…
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Too Many Boxing Titles
Founder and former editor of Ring magazine, Nat Fleischer, once told a story related to him by James J. Corbett which illustrated the tremendous popularity of the heavyweight champion of the world.…
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WEIGHTS FROM JAKARTA: CONDES, 103.8 LBS; RACHMAN, 104.3 LBS
Jakarta -- Defending IBF minimumweight champion Muhammad Rachman of Indonesia and challenger Florante Condes of the Philippines made weight during today's weigh-in and both appear to be in great shape for tomorrow's…
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WEIGH-IN FROM CEBU: KOREAN FAILS TO MAKE WEIGHT, STRIPPED OF TITLE; NIETES MAKES WEIGHT ON SECOND TRY
Kim (L) poses with Surasak (R) and WBO VP Panoncillo. WBO Jr. welterweight champ Young Sung Kim of Korea failed to make the 140 lbs limit during today's weigh-in at the Waterfront…
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FINKEL SETTLES SUITS AGAINST PACQUIAO, ARUM
The move to settle lawsuits out of court as evidenced by the agreement reached between bitter rivals Golden Boy Promotions and Top Rank’s Bob Arum is continuing. Pacquiao’s former manager Shelly Finkel…
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Morales orders probe of Pacquiao’s Porsche
Customs Commissioner Napoleon Morales ordered yesterday an investigation into the alleged underpayment for a Porsche Cayenne Turbo sports utility vehicle (SUV) imported by boxing hero Manny Pacquiao from the United States after…
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Geno’s Boxing Corner: CASHING OUT
Marco Antonio Barrera has agreed to face Manny Pacquiao in a rematch on October 6th, and I cannot get excited about this fight. I have said before that this would be a…
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CONDES SAYS RACHMAN SHOULD RETIRE; WEIGH-IN SET TODAY
JAKARTA--Filipino challenger Florante "The Little Pacquiao" Condes has advised IBF minimumweight champion Muhammad Rachman to hang up his gloves after their 12-round encounter on Saturday at the RCTI TV Studio here. The…
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WBO BOUTS SET WEIGH-IN TODAY
The official weigh-in for tomorrow's huge dual WBO Asia-Pacific championship takes place today starting at 11 AM at the Waterfront Cebu City Hotel. Promoter Sammy Gello-ani informed that the protagonists will meet…
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Bonegraft Saves Young Boxer’s Career
Three years ago, American boxing trainer Freddie Roach pointed to a young and tall young boxer as a potential world class fighter. Glenn Gonzales, 18 at that time, a southpaw, impressed Roach…
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Roach sees Czar victory in Vegas
ACCLAIMED boxing trainer Freddie Roach has no doubts in the abilities of Boholano WBO Asia Pacific lightweight champion Czar Amonsot. In fact, the two-time Trainer of the Year awardee is confident the…
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Gejon gets title shot
ERIBERTO Gejon will get his chance to win the World Boxing Association (WBA) minimum-weight title for the second time against the boxer who handed him his lone defeat in an eight-year ring…
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Marquez the real test for Manny – Sulaiman
Not unless Manny Pacquiao beats Juan Manuel Marquez can the Filipino say that he’s the best there is in the crowded, star-studded super-featherweight division. And this goes for Marco Antonio Barrera, too.…
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ORTIZ SURE CONDES WILL BE NEW WORLD CHAMPION
The co-manager of Filipino minimum weight Florante Condes who battles reigning IBF champion Muhammad Rachman in a mandatory title fight in Jakarta on Saturday says “I’m sure the 'Lion from Manila' (as…
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Donaire: Darchinyan a bully!
World title challenger Nonito Donaire, Jr. thinks he is the guy to give defending flyweight champion Vic Darchinyan a sound beating. In an interview with Fightnews, Donaire said Darchinyan has been feasting…
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Pacquiao: Porsche papers legal
Boxing champ Manny Pacquiao on Thursday doused rumors that he failed to pay taxes for his Porsche SUV at the Bureau of Customs (BoC). Pacquiao purchased the luxury vehicle -- a Porsche…
