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Boxer’s grieving family blames Japanese promoter
KORONADAL CITY, Philippines -- The family of former World Boxing Council youth flyweight titleholder Angelito "Lito" Sisnorio Jr. wants justice for the fallen boxer. "We appeal to President (Gloria Macapagal) Arroyo to…
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DFA to investigate boxer’s death in Thailand
MANILA, Philippines -- The Department of Foreign Affairs pledged on Tuesday to look into the death of former Filipino World Boxing Council youth flyweight titleholder Angelito "Lito" Sisnorio Jr., in Thailand, as…
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Thais blamed for tragedy
Former WBC Youth flyweight champion Lito Sisnorio died of head injuries in Thailand early Saturday morning because Thai "mismatchmakers" choose to import inferior opposition for blood-thirsty local fans to enjoy a massacre…
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Is Thailand avoiding clash with Pinoy fighters?
THAILAND appears to be fast becoming the bane of Philippine boxing, both in the professional and amateur ranks. A month after a Thai newspaper floated news about Doha Asiad gold medalists Joan…
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Arum finds latest twist ‘hilarious’
THE FIRST time Top Rank big boss Bob Arum heard about plans to abort the showing of Manny Pacquiao’s April 14 fight against Mexican Jorge Solis in San Antonio, Texas, the Harvard-educated…
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Will There Ever Be Another “El Terrible”?
"El Ausente” It’s the name of the song Erik “El Terrible” Morales has made his grand entrance to time and time again. It’s a tune that has been ingrained in my mind…
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Patalastas ng laban ni Pacquiao ipinatitigil
Hiniling ng United Opposition sa Commission on Elections na ipatigil ang mga advertisement, endorsement at documentary kaugnay sa nalalapit na laban ni Manny Pacquiao. Ayon sa grupo, panlalamang daw ito sa karibal…
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Pacquiao favoured to beat Solis
Filipino icon Manny Pacquiao is a heavy favourite to beat Jorge Solis of Mexico when they meet at the The Aladrome in San Antonio, Texas on April 14. They will be fighting…
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Reverse psychology
EVERYTIME Filipino boxing icon Manny "Pacman" Pacquiao won a bout in the United States, especially over Mexican opponents, Representative Darlene Antonino-Custodio of the first congressional district of South Cotabato, which includes General…
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Larios Decisions Cid, Keeps Date with Chi
Former WBC super bantamweight kingpin Oscar “Chololo” Larios, who is now campaigning in the featherweight ranks, kept his May date with the hardened WBC 126-pound titlist Inji Chi alive by scoring a…
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‘Blaze of Glory’ on-air promo
THIS month, boxing fans will not only witness defending WBC International Superfeatherweight champ Manny Pacquaio trade punches with Mexican challenger Jorge Solis in their much-awaited Blaze of Glory fight which will be…
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PACQUIAO TO SPAR TODAY; UNLEASHES VERBAL JABS
Filipino boxing icon Manny Pacquiao seemed unperturbed by news yesterday of his congressional opponent's plan to call a ban of his April 14 fight, and went on with business at the Wild…
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Bautista, Banal Update!
Boxing manager Michael Aldeguer has informed the media that in his recent communication with Eric Gomez, Vice-President of Golden Boy Promotions, he officially confirmed that Rey ?Boom-boom? Bautista's fight with Sergio Medina…
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Darlene will not bar airing of Pacquiao-Solis fight
Representative Darlene Antonino-Custodio on Tuesday denied reports that she will prevent the airing in South Cotabato of Manny Pacquiao's upcoming fight against Mexican fighter Jorge Solis. Antonino-Custodio also told RGMA radio in…
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Opposition backs airing of Pacquiao-Solis match
The Genuine Opposition said Tuesday it "unqualifiedly supports" the airing of Manny Pacquiao's bout against Jorge Solis of Mexico in April, despite the fact that the boxing champion is running for a…
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PACQUIAO SADDENED BY POLITICAL OPPONENT’S MOVES
LOS ANGELES, CA -- Barely two weeks before Manny Pacquiao takes on the challenge of a an unbeaten, 5’10 Mexican opponent, moves by his political opponent to stop local broadcast of his…
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Women’s Boxing in Victorias City!
Gretchen Abaniel of Puerto Princesa and Nelita Tanaza of the Mountain Province will duke it out over four rounds on April 21 in Victorias City. The match-up is one of the featured…
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‘Pacquiao fight shouldn’t be aired in S. Cotabato’
Filipino boxer Manny Pacquiao's upcoming fight against Mexican fighter Jorge Solis should not be aired in the province where he is running for congressman, the camp of South Cotabato Rep. Darlene Antonino-Custodio…
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BAUTISTA, BANAL CONTINUE TO SPAR AT WILD CARD
Both Rey 'Boom Boom' Bautista and Alex John 'Bazooka' Banal continue to spar against tough opposition at the Wild Card Gym in Los Angeles as they await for their trip to Puerto…
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ARUM BLAMES LARRY MERCHANT FOR UFC RISE & BOXING’S FALL!
Las Vegas, NV- Mr. Admitted Briber (money launderer, etc) himself, AKA Bob Arum of Top Rank, a major boxing promotional company based here in Las Vegas, blamed boxing’s decline and the UFC’s…
