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PACQUIAO, BARRERA, MORALES: FEARSOME THREESOME
Right after the final chapter of Manny Pacquiao?s entertaining rematch with Erik Morales, I asked Top Rank Bob Arum who?ll oppose likely the GenSan marvel who made mince meat of his ward…
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Gorres, Amonsot face Puerto Rican and Mexican in the US
Z "The Dream" Gorres and Czar Amonsot will now take on a Puerto Rican and Mexican foes respectively in their next US fights. The southpaw Gorres (23-1-1, 12 KO's) will take on…
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Condes: The next Pacquiao!
Philippine minimumweight champion Florante Condes and boxing star Manny Pacquiao have one thing in common. They have got a pair of bricks for hands. Condes showcased his frightening punching power late Friday…
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GAB to Enrich Boxing?
"With the theme 'Building the Nation's Champions Towards Global Recognition,' the objective of the convention is geared towards the enrichment of professional boxing in the country." This is the impressive statement declared…
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FightFan.com Freddie Roach Interview
Freddie talks more about Manny Pacquaio, Rey Bautista, his upcoming trip to the Philippines, and James Toney's performance and future plans! FF: Hey Freddie… What are you up to? FR: Just working…
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Pacman’s trainer on ABS/CBN’s hefty-priced tickets
At 11 p.m. last April 21, 2006 at the Rumble at the Bay, I asked boxing trainer, the renowned Boboy Fernandez (assistant trainer of Freddie Roach on Manny Pacqauio, and a fellow…
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PENALOSA BATTLES ROJAS IN PACQUIAO CARD!
Former WBC superfly champ Gerry Penalosa will now take on Mexican southpaw Tomas Rojas in a battle of two explosive bangers underneath the Manny Pacquiao-Oscar Larios scrap on July 2. Penalosa, in…
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REXON FLORES SUCCESSFULLY DEFENDS WBO ASIA-PACIFIC CROWN
Rexon Flores successfully retained his WBO Asia Pacific Flyweight Title with a convincing unanimous decision win over his #1 challenger, Terdkiet Jundaeng of Thailand. The three judges of the fight, Mr. Virgilio…
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MAYOL DEPARTS FOR JAPAN TOMORROW!
MANILA--Undefeated World Boxing Council no. 1 minimumweight Rodel "Batang Mandaue" Mayol departs for Tokyo, Japan today for the final phase of his training as he vies for the WBC 105-lb title against…
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PADERNA RETAINS PABA CROWN!
Manila--Jun Paderna of the Philippines retained his Pan Asian Boxing Association super-featherweight crown with a one-sided unanimous decision over Thai toughie Kularbdang Kietkreerin in the mainer of the "Rumble at the Bay"…
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Condes retains RP 105 lb crown!
MANILA--Just moments ago, Florante Condes of the Aljoe Jaro Stable proved his true worth, demolishing ex-WBC Intl champ Arman De la Cruz in the fifth round to retain his Philippine minimumweight crown…
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PACQUIAO-MORALES 3 IS ON AT 130 LBS!
The final hump to the much-anticipated rubbermatch between pound-for-pound superstars Manny Pacquiao and Erik Morales has just been hurdled and the fight is now set to go sometime in October or November…
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Santillan Loses OPBF Title by Split Decision
Unbeaten Japanese Hiroshi Yamaguchi (15-0-1, 11 KOs), 147, wrested the OPBF welterweight belt as he was awarded a split verdict over WBC #11 ranked Filipino lefty defending champ Rev Santillan (22-3-1, 16…
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A Gab-off?
WITHOUT A doubt, Philippine boxing has experienced a rebirth due mainly to the exploits of Manny Pacquiao. Everyone and his neighbor are now closely following the adventures of our local boxing heroes.…
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Summer sizzlers
Kris, Manny, and SMB Have you seen the new San Miguel Beer TV commercial? It?s known as Painom Ka and guess who are in it. It?s an unlikely pair, but SMC execs…
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Abapo, Batawang top QC card!
RP junior welter champ Bart Abapo and world-ranked Bert Batawang lead a strong cast of fighters seeing action this Saturday in Barangay Paltok, District 1, Quezon City. Organized by the Joseph Juico…
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“Bakbakan sa Corella” set in Bohol this Saturday
Three pro bouts plus amateur fights light up the boxing skyline of Corella, Bohol this Saturday when Sammy 'Don King' Gello-ani presents the "Bakbakan sa Corella" at the town's public market. Set…
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SANTILLAN, YAMAGUCHI MAKE WEIGHT AND READY FOR WAR!
Both OPBF welter champ Rev Santillan and challenger Hiroshi Yamaguchi came in at an exact 147 lbs during official weigh-in held yesterday in Tokyo, Japan. They duke it out in a 12-round…
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GAB CONVENTION ROLLS OFF!
The historic first-ever GAB Boxing Convention officially came off the wraps just moments ago, with GAB Chairman Eric Buhain and Commissioner Alex Paglumotan welcoming guests both from the local and international scene.…
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Santillan defends OPBF welter title today
Rev Santillan of RWS Stable faces an uphill battle today when he defends his Oriental and Pacific Boxing Federation (OPBF) welterweight title against the undefeated Japanese prospect Hiroshi Yamaguchi at the Korakuen…
