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Mayol eyes world title
While Manny Pacquiao is the toast of Philippine boxing, he does not hold a world crown nor does any Filipino boxer. There's Brian Viloria, who currently holds the World Boxing Council (WBC)…
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Czar, Denoy leave today for US card
World Boxing Organization Asia-Pacific super-featherweight champion Czar Amonsot of Tagbilaran City promised another solid performance when he goes up the ring for his second US fight on May 12 at the Orleans…
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Amonsot, Denoy tackle Latino foes in US fights
ALA Stable standout Czar Amonsot and fellow Boholano Along Denoy will clash with Latino foes in their forthcoming US fights on May 12 at the Orleans Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas,…
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Morales willing to ‘die’ to avenge loss
THE camp of World Boxing Council (WBC) superfeatherweight champion Marco Antonio Barrera believes that Mexican idol Erik Morales is hell bent in getting his third fight with Filipino boxing marvel Manny Pacquiao,…
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Pacquiao leaning toward Baguio
One of Manny Pacquiao’s Filipino handlers on Tuesday confirmed that the fighter is inclined to train for his July 2 fight against Oscar Larios in Baguio City rather than in the United…
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WORLD EXCLUSIVE: FLOYD MAYWEATHER JR. SHUNS ANTONIO MARGARITO & LEAVES ARUM!
AFTER A DECADE MAYWEATHER & BOB SPLIT UP! Las Vegas, NV-Floyd Mayweather Jr., billed by some as the best boxer in the world has ended a ten-year relationship with promoter Bob Arum.…
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RODEL MAYOL INTERVIEW FROM JAPAN!
Philboxing.com is conducting a real-time interview with World Boxing Council no. 1 minimumweight Rodel "Batang Mandaue" Mayol from his lairs in Tokyo, Japan where he is currently tapering off for his May…
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The Barrera Factor
Super featherweight champion Marco Antonio Barrera has been making formidable statements in the ring for nearly two decades and on May 20th against the very credible Ricardo “Rocky” Juarez, Barrera (61-4, 42…
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Freitas targets Pac-Man punchfest
"When Acelino Freitas knocks out Zahir Raheem this Saturday he is right back at the top and the first fight I'll wanna make is with Manny Pacquiao," - so says Freitas's promoter…
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WBO EXEC HAS NOTHING BUT PRAISES FOR GAB CONVENTION
Leon Panoncillo poses with GAB chairman Eric Buhain at the gala night of the recently-concluded GAB Annual Boxing Convention in Manila. -- Photo by Dong Secuya. World Boxing Organization Asia-Pacific chairman Leon…
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All gab in GAB Convention
JUDGING FROM accounts of different sources at the 1st GAB Convention, our fears seem to have been justified (see The Scene Around, April 21). The issues we were hoping would be addressed…
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Pacman wants to scrap US training
Manny Pacquiao prefers bringing to the country a couple of Mexican sparring partners to prepare for the July 2 meeting with Oscar Larios instead of going to America for the first part…
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Wilbur’s Boxing Notes: Pacquiao’s Busy Schedule
Ahead 3-0 in the NBA playoffs, guard Tracy McGrady said in a post game press conference that, “it feels great to make it into the second round”. McGrady ended up losing that…
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WORLD UPDATE: MAYOL TO SPAR WITH NEW OPBF CHAMP!
Undefeated World Boxing Council no. 1 minimumweight contender Rodel "Batang Mandaue" Mayol is set to spar with newly-crowned OPBF minimumweight kingpin Akira Yaegashi tomorrow in Tokyo, Japan. Mayol's camp, led by manager…
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Alag, Banal triumph in Corella, Bohol boxing
Three pro bouts and some amateur fights entertained the boxing fans of Corella, Bohol last Saturday when Sammy 'Don King' Gello-ani presented the "Bakbakan sa Corella" at the town's public market. According…
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What Fighters Could Learn from Rene Barrientos
“When my children who found job opportunities abroad asked me if I had the means to cover their transportation, I didn’t hesitate to answer yes to keep their minds off the problem…
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Boxer Paderna swims to world-class stardom
KULARBDANG KIATKRERIN sounds like a mouth-watering Thai dish. He's not. Jun Paderna defended his Pan Asian Boxing Association super featherweight title. He won but grabbed a rare crown. It was a forgettable…
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ABAP gym ready for Manny
BAGUIO — It’s all systems go for Manny Pacquiao to train at the Amateur Boxing Association of the Philippines (ABAP) gym in the sprawling 23-hectare Teachers Camp here on June 1-16. ABAP…
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Pacquiao 13 pounds over fighting weight
MANNY PACQUIAO has gained weight ever since hammering Mexican Erik Morales three months ago in Las Vegas. But there’s nothing to worry, he assures. Gracing the gala dinner hosted by the Games…
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Batawang KO’s foe; Abapo-Saluday a draw!
Bert Batawang returned to the winning track, demolishing Noel Veronque last night at the 1:21 of the second round in the mainer of the "Bakbakan sa Brgy. Paltok" in Quezon City. In…
