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Boxer from Philippines voted Fighter of the Year
PHILADELPHIA - It was a simpler time, at least from a technology standpoint. There weren't 100 channels of television available to cable subscribers, and very little cable for anyone to subscribe to…
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Boos and cheers!
WHEN you are president, you hope not to get booed. But, Herbert Hoover appeared in the 1931 World Series and was heartily booed. Last Saturday Manny Pacquiao went to Cebu City Sports…
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Pacman, Vi withdraw from fight; are celebs getting the thumbs down?
MANILA – The deadline for the filing of certificates of candidacy for local positions is still weeks away, but already some strong candidates have decided to back off. One man considered a…
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COMMENT: On Pacquiao’s HS ‘Graduation’
GENERAL SANTOS CITY (MindaNews/27 Feb) – Emmanuel “Manny” Pacquiao, the boxing idol, should not be questioned for “graduating” from high school, an occasion that Education Secretary Lesli Lapus celebrated as a media…
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GELLO-ANI THANKS WBO FOR THE GOLDEN OPPORTUNITY
The country's top promoter, Sammy 'Don King' Gello-ani, yesterday expressed confidence that his group's relationship with the World Boxing Organization (WBO) will remain strong following the hugely successful 'Moment of Truth' card…
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The Boxing Bookie Interviews Freddie Roach:
As I attempted to ?cover? the Oscar De la Hoya-Floyd Mayweather Jr. press conference in San Francisco, I was able to secure a quick interview with the true ?Professor? of boxing, Freddie…
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BREAKING NEWS: ‘BOOM BOOM,’ BANAL TO TRAIN WITH DE LA HOYA IN PUERTO RICO
Just moments ago, Philboxing.com has been informed that undefeated ALA Boys Rey 'Boom Boom' Bautista and Alex John 'Bazooka' Banal will train with the legendary Oscar De la Hoya in Puerto Rico…
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Column: Mayweathers Make Good Reality TV
Floyd Mayweather Jr. was sitting on a sofa on the 24th floor of the MGM Grand hotel-casino, killing time before an appearance with Oscar De La Hoya, when a member of his…
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Gorres eyes vacant IBF title
FIGHTING Fernando “Cochulito” Montiel once seems enough for Z “The Dream” Gorres. His camp is mum on talks about a possible rematch with the Mexican WBO super flyweight champion for now, but…
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Pacquiao’s change of mind elates mom, fans
Manny Pacquiao may not have directly withdrew plan to run in the May election but his statement to concentrate more on his upcoming fight proved enough to inspire his family members and…
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Finkel warns Manny of Mexican slugger
Shelly Finkel said yesterday a loss to unbeaten Mexican featherweight champion Javier (Coloradito) Solis would be "devastating" for Manny Pacquiao and advised the Filipino boxing icon to train hard for the 12-round…
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Fight fans oppose Pacman plan to run, online poll reveals
IT seems Manny Pacquiao’s less-than-rosy welcome from Cebuano fans last Saturday has jolted the Ring Magazine Fighter of the Year awardee and various media outlets have reported that Pacquiao is either definitely…
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ALLANIC DEPARTS FOR THE U.S. TO FACE MARES
ALA Boy Robert Allanic will arrive in Los Angeles, USA tomorrow, confident that he has what it takes to carve his name in the highly-competitive American fight scene when he tangles with…
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Las Vegas-Bound Banal is Fighter of the Month!
CEBU--Undefeated ALA Boy Alex John 'Bazooka' Banal, fresh from a scintillating performance last Saturday, has been picked by the Games and Amusements Board as its Boxer of the Month following his big…
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WBO PRESIDENT PREDICTS BANAL WILL BE A WORLD CHAMPION
WBO president Francisco "Paco" Valcarcel has predicted that AJ "Bazooka" Banal will become a world champion. Valcarcel who was at special ringside for the celebrated "Moment of Truth" fight card at the…
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Mayweather joins son’s corner for De La Hoya fight
They held a tour stop, and a family reunion broke out. Floyd Mayweather Jr. stood with his arm around his father Tuesday, showing him off to Oscar De La Hoya and making…
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Floyd: “You Can Fall on Your Face, Ass or Back”
The 11-city media tour for Oscar De La Hoya vs. Floyd Mayweather, Jr. continues, and so do the pot shots and constant arguements during the press conferences. "I'm the top dog in…
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Ghost Guerrero to attend DeLaHoya vs Mayweather press conference in SF
Fresh off his championship performance in Denmark, Robert "The Ghost" Guerrero wants to greet his newly hired trainer Freddie Roach, who will be in San Francisco on Tuesday February 27th, for the…
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INSIDE SPORTS: THE WBO ROBBERY
In what must surely go down as an unmitigated travesty, the World Boxing Organization appointed referee – New York based Puerto Rican Samuel Viruet, Los Angeles based Mexican Raul Caiz Jr and…
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Bob Arum Wants Unbelievable Fight Between Humberto Soto and Manny Pacquiao This Fall
On Thursday night WBC number two contender to the super feather crown Humberto Soto made easy work of Humberto Toledo, knocking out the Ecuadorian within three rounds, and has many wondering if…
