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DR. NASSER V. CRUZ: OUTSTANDING RING PHYSICIAN
This writer will not let the Yuletide Season pass without writing about a very important person in our agency, the GAB. This is not a gift, but a tribute to this young…
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Bautista wins despite getting knocked down
SAN DIEGO – Unbeaten in 18 bouts with 14 kayoes, the career of Rey “Boom-Boom” Bautista has produced more highlights than a Hollywood flick. But his show-stopping Dec. 23 conquest of a…
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How a knockdown helps a knockout artist
CHICAGO – Sitting at my ringside seat for the Rey Bautista-Gerardo Espinoza fight last Dec. 23, I heard the distinct crack of a glove coming into contact with a jawbone. What followed…
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Faces in the crowd
SAN DIEGO – It was 6:14 p.m. when Rey “Boom-Boom” Bautista was officially introduced atop for his encounter with Gerardo Espinoza at the Showcase Theater of Sycuan Resort and Casino in El…
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The 2005 K9’s – Part One
Time sure does fly when you're having fun doesn't it? As we wind down 2005, boxing is lining up what looks to be an eventful 2006, with fights like Erik Morales-Manny Pacquiao…
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Boxing buzz
Boxing is in fairly safe hands at home and abroad and it's no thanks to a desperate heavyweight division. Ricky Hatton and Amir Khan are the biggest names on the British scene…
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Aussie Promoter of the Year to visit Cebu
Melbourne, Australia’s boxing Promoter of the Year, Peter Maniatis, is set to fly to Cebu and visit the renowned ALA Gym to start negotiations on possibly signing up a Filipino fighter who…
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Meeting with the ‘Gentle Giant’
They call him "The Gentle Giant". He stands only 5 feet and 11 inches but fans look up to him not because of his size and admirable physique but because of his…
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Friday Night Dog Fights: Paez Jr., Antillon, and Bautista remain undefeated
On Friday night Telefutura’s ‘Solo Boxeo’ boxing series closed its 2005 boxing campaign with three great fights showcasing three undefeated prospects. The night was full of excitement and a good one for…
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Scary moment for Boom Boom
IT WAS indeed a scary moment for the usually astute backer of Rey “Boom Boom” Bautista Saturday morning (Manila Time) in California as he could not precisely describe the punch that floored…
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‘In shape’ Pacquiao vows victory
THERE IS simply too much weight on the shoulders of Manny Pacquiao, who reports from his training camp in Los Angeles that “I am in shape” and that “there’s nothing to worry…
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Bautista takes UD from Locomotora Espinoza!
19 year old and WBO #1 ranked Bantamweight Rey Bautista of the Philippines showed a lot of maturity in the ring in winning a unanimous decision after getting dropped and hurt in…
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Boom Boom bucks fall, prevails via decision
BOHOLANO phenom Rey “Boom Boom” Bautista yesterday passed his toughest test so far by coming back from a chilling knockdown to score a close but unanimous decision win over Mexican Gerardo Espinoza…
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Pacquiao-Morales II simply a huge bout
JUST how big is the Erik Morales vs Manny Pacquiao rematch? Two hotels tapped to billet the participants — the newly-opened Wynn Resort and Treasure Island — are offering daily room rates…
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Good tidings! Bautista triumphs anew
BOHOLANO Rey “Boom Boom” Bautista proved he not only can whack and crack yesterday as he survived a second-round scare to outpoint Mexican Gerardo Espinoza in their eight-round bout at the Sycuan…
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Screams from the Balcony: The Corner’s “Just Say No” List
2005 was a tale of two half-years. The first six months were as good an interval the sport has seen in recent memory, packed with memorable fights and meaningful showdowns. Yet as…
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JANIOLA VS ALCOS TOPBILLS TAGUM EVENT
World-class boxing takes place in Tagum City on December 28 when the "World Caliber Encounter" boxing event unwraps with eight bouts on tap at the University of Mindanao Gym. Reports coming out…
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BAUTISTA SURVIVES 2ND ROUND KD TO WIN BY UNANIMOUS DECISION AGAINST ESPINOZA
Filipino Rey "Boom Boom" Bautista showed heart and skill when he survived a 2nd round knockdown to outpoint his more experienced Mexican opponent Gerardo Espinoza over eight rounds Friday night at the…
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Filipinos and Mexicans Can’t Wait for the Filipino vs Mexican Boxing World Cup
News or rumors spread out that a boxing world cup pitting Filipinos against Mexicans is on the works and negotiations are underway. However, call it as coincidence if you may, but there…
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‘BOOM BOOM’ BAUTISTA FACES MEXICAN TODAY
With his stock in international boxing put at stake, undefeated knockout star Rey "Boom Boom" Bautista of the Philippines risks his reputation today against rugged Mexican Gerardo Espinoza at the Sycuan Resort…
