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BEN VILLAFLOR WAS THE MANNY PACQUIAO OF HIS TIME
Ben Villflor. He was a buzzsaw southpaw out of the Philippines who made his mark in the early seventies. He was a boy wonder who could punch like hell. That power would…
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BREAKING NEWS: MELLIGEN SET TO DEFEND JULY 10!
Sources have informed that RP junior welter champ Mark Jason Melligen will defend his crown on July 10 against Manila-based Jury Noda in Bohol. This will be Melligen's first defense since winning…
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GOLDEN BOY, TOP RANK MAKING SIGNIFICANT PROGRESS IN MEDIATION, SET TO RESUME ON MONDAY OVER PACQUIAO PROMOTIONAL RIGHTS
In a world exclusive, top American boxing writer Michael Marley revealed a few minutes ago over at Boxingconfidential.com that Golden Boy Promotions and Top Rank executives have just come out of the…
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PACMAN IN AMERICA — PART FIVE<br>Continuing the Family Tradition
The first time I saw the name Pacquiao was back in 98 when I was browsing the internet, trying to update myself in Pinoy boxing. I've been a boxing fan since I…
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A Filipino Earthquake: Luisito Espinosa
What are the success rates in finding a real diamond in the rough that substantially shines for the gleaming tailspin of a speeding shooting fireball that fades through passing skies seen by…
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GAB CONTINUES TO ALLOW MISMATCHES
In another inexplicable mismatch which the Games and Amusements Board has apparently approved WBA No. 1 ranked Eriberto “Yukka” Gejon battles Japan’s Masatasugu Okada who has a miserable fight record of 8…
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ERIK MORALES SEEKS RECORD FOURTH WORLD TITLE AGAINST CHICAGO’S DAVID DIAZ!
ROSEMONT, Illinois – It will be the Battle of Midway when three-division world champion ERIK “El TERRIBLE” MORALES, making his Chicago debut and seeking his record fourth world title in as many…
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PACLANDERS SOLID BEHIND AMONSOT, ‘WORLD CUP’ FIGHTERS!
CEBU CITY--Members of the Philboxing.com and Mannypacquiao.ph forum, collectively called as the 'Paclanders,' held a big EB (eyeball) just a few minutes ago at the Baseline Restaurant here with no less than…
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SGG PREPARES MULTI-NATION CARD ON JULY 7 BEFORE JETTING OFF FOR HOPKINS-WRIGHT SUPERBOUT!
Sammy Gello-ani (R) and Sampson Lewkowicz. The country's top boxing promoter, Sammy Gello-ani, has informed today that his July 7 card at the posh Waterfront Cebu City Hotel will be a multi-nation…
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WORKING FOR A WORLD TITLE
One of the most interesting activities in boxing is how boxing managers work through the sport's maze to get a world title shot for their boxers. I've always been amazed at how…
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RACHMAN-CONDES PROMOTER STILL MISSING!
Muhammad Rachman. Albert Papilaya, the original promoter of the July 7 IBF title showdown between Muhammad Rachman and Florante Condes, remains missing and could not be reached through his numbers when mediamen…
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It’s good or bust for Pacman
MANILA, Philippines—It’s unknown to most fans, but Manny Pacquiao faces what could be the most crucial weekend of his ring career. After a seven-hour deposition Thursday, Pacquiao was to come back for…
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The Sadness That is Manny Pacquio’s Career Today
When I think about the current situation regarding Manny Pacquiao and the turmoil that surrounds his career I truly feel sad for the Filipino phenom. We have one of the most exciting…
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Agent Lewkowicz: I Don’t Believe Barrios Is Out, Barrera In For JM Marquez Fight!
International boxing agent Sampson Lewkowicz told Boxingconfidential.com at 11:59 pm (EDT) Thursday that he does not believe the rumors swirling around about his fighter, Argentine Jorge Barrios, be dumped as WBC champion…
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Rumors Swirl: Barrios Out, Barrera In For JM Marquez In Sept. 15 Vegas Rematch!
Words have been swirling around Mexico that WBC superfeatherweight champion Juan Manuel Marquez, who is already scheduled to defend his title against Jorge Barrios on September 15, will now face Marco Antonio…
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Still hurting from brod’s loss, Pacman wants Soto
IT’S BEEN almost a week since Humberto Soto mauled Bobby Pacquiao, but the emotional pain it caused Manny Pacquiao lingers. During a conversation with Pacquiao in his plush apartment at the Palazzo…
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Bobby Pacquiao wants rematch with Soto
GENERAL SANTOS CITY, Philippines -- Bobby Pacquiao wants to face Mexican boxer Humberto Soto again and he said this was the only favor he was asking from his promoter and elder brother…
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RAPID FIRE: Freddie Roach
In this latest installment of “Rapid Fire”, FightFan.com catches up with future Hall-of-famer and Trainer of the year Freddie Roach. Hear us put Freddie under the gun with five random questions and…
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Apol Suico topbills Masbate boxing card
Super bantamweight contender Apol Suico of RWS Stable aims to bounce back from the first defeat of his career when he takes on veteran slugger Jerry Manganip of Butuan City in a…
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Conspiracy theories
A whole slew of conspiracy theories followed Humberto Soto’s royal thumping of Bobby Pacquiao in last Sunday’s superfeatherweight matchup. Soto was a prohibitive favorite, what with his having won 19 straight fights…
