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Viloria-Aguirre II despu?s del Mundial
By Omar Acosta
El combate por el t?tulo mundial minimosca CMB entre el monarca Brian Viloria y Jos? Aguirre, se realizar? despu?s de la Copa Mundial de Alemania. El "Jaguar" Aguirre mencion? que esta semana…
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ABAP Powerless Over Amateurs Turning Professionals; SEAG Silver Medalist Melligen Is The Lastest To Jump Fence
If only the Amateur Boxing Association of the Philippines (ABAP) had its way, it could have stop amateur boxers from turning professional. But, according to ABAP president Manny T. Lopez, his office…
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Pacquiao gets another honor tonight<br>Pancho Villa, Elorde also get citations in RP Boxing Convention
By Eddie Alinea
THIRTY THREE Filipino great boxing fighters, including Hall of Famers Pancho Villa and Gabriel "Flash" Elorde and the country?s newest icon Manny Pacquiao, will be honored tonight during Gala Night of the…
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Brian Viloria, G.I.
When Brian Viloria draped the Philippine flag over his body after that first round knockout of opponent Eric Ortiz, a collective gasp of incredulity could virtually be heard from spectators at the…
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Ask Geno, April 19, 2006 Edition
By Geno McGahee
Hey there people. I want to thank all of the readers for the consistent support of this segment and I encourage everyone that has a question or comment to send it my…
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Pacquiao year?s top pug in GAB confab
People?s champ Manny Pacquiao will be declared "Boxer of the Year" during the first GAB Philippine Annual Boxing Convention tonight at the Hotel Hyatt and Casino Manila. Pacquiao will grace the "Gala…
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GAB meeting fetes Pacquiao
REIGNING World Boxing Council international super featherweight champion Manny Pacquiao will be declared Boxer of the Year tonight during the gala night and awarding ceremonies of the ongoing first GAB Philippine Boxing…
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PSC approves Pacquiao?s use of Baguio gym
THE PHILIPPINE Sports Commission yesterday approved the request of the Manny Pacquiao Promotions to use the sports agency?s training camp in Baguio for the Filipino fighter?s preparation for a 12-round clash against…
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What Manny wants, Manny gets
SHOWING its support to the Filipino boxing idol, the Philippine Sports Commission yesterday approved the request of Manny Pacquiao to train at the PSC-controlled Teacher's Camp training facility in Baguio City. Acting…
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Pacquiao to train in Baguio
MANILA?Manny Pacquiao will use The Philippine Sports Commission facilities in Baguio City to prepare for his fight against former world bantamweight champion Oscar Larios of Mexico on July 2 at the Araneta…
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Bohol mall is venue for Apr. 30 card
SGG Sports Promotion with the cooperation of the City Government of Tagbilaran headed by the inimitable Mayor Dan Neri Lim presents another boxing extravaganza on April 30, 2006 at the Island City…
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Zander Khan to make a comeback!
DAVAO City ? Entertainer-boxing promoter-turned Municipal Mayor Alex Wangkay, popularly known as Zander Khan, is returning to boxing promotion soon. Despite successfully promoting Manny Pacquiao?s comeback win in Manila six years ago,…
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Seag gold medalist to debut in Tagbilaran professional boxing
Southeast Asian Games (Seag) silver medalist Mark Jason Melliguen will make his professional ring debut in the undercard of the SGG Sports Promotion’s “Carpark Boxing at Island City Mall” on April 30…
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Amateur pugs to help Pacquiao
By Nick Giongco
THE COUNTRY’S top amateur fighters are doing their share in making sure Manny Pacquiao gets quality time while training at the Amateur Boxing Association of the Philippines (ABAP) headquarters in Baguio in…
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GAB BOXING CONVENTION KICKS OFF TOMORROW, APRIL 19
By Alex A. Paglumotan, GAB Commissioner
The first ever "1st GAB Philippine Annual Boxing Convention" at the Hotel Hyatt and Casino Manila scheduled on the 19th to 22nd of April, 2006 will officially kick off tomorrow. Participants expected…
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Morales camp eyes weight expert for Pacquiao fight
By Nick Giongco
THE CAMP of Erik Morales is trying to enlist the help of a weight-control expert to make sure that the rubbermatch against Manny Pacquiao is not derailed by a technicality over weight…
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Historic first GAB confab unfolds today
They may not have invited Muhammad Ali in time for the opening, but officials of the Games and Amusements Board are making history just the same when the 1st GAB Philippine Annual…
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GAB CONVENTION ALL SYSTEMS GO!
By Alex A. Paglumotan, GAB Commissioner
Last Saturday was "Black Sabbath" which is usually associated with resting in the ecclesiastical belief, but we were at the GAB Makati office trying to do some last-minute preparations and attend to…
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Santillan leaves for Japan title fight
ORIENTAL and Pacific Boxing Federation welterweight champion Rev “Gentle Giant” Santillan leaves today for Tokyo, Japan, where he will defend his title against an undefeated Japanese challenger on April 20 at the…
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Tam’s sons pursue dream
In 1978, Rey Tam was on top of the world–almost. He was ranked No. 1 by the World Boxing Council (WBC) in the superfeatherweight division and brandished an unbeaten streak of 23…