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Near riot mars boxing finals; RP cops 8 golds
BACOLOD — All hell came close to breaking loose as cooler heads prevented what could have been a full-scale riot in the last fight of the 23rd Southeast Asian Games boxing finals…
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Thais beat Pinoys in boxing
BACOLOD CITY — The Philippines captured the most number of gold medals in boxing, but it was still Thailand that reigned supreme in the centerpiece men’s class with five top finishes on…
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Coyote’s Absolutely Useless & Unnecessary Pound-for-Pound list
must be MAD! I can't believe I'm doing this. I'm actually compiling a pound-for-pound list of my very own. I swore I'd never do this and write an article promoting it (since…
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Rex “Wakee” Salud: A Brief Chat with the Man the Pacman Has Trusted Nowadays
It was one afternoon last Tuesday that I realized I have to give myself a break and allow my wornout mind to turn again to the sport I love. My day was…
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SANTILLAN VIES FOR OPBF CROWN TODAY IN TOKYO
Iloilo City-raised Rev Santillan will attempt to regain his old title when he challenges Oriental and Pacific Boxing Federation (OPBF) welter king Kazuhiko Hidaka in a 12-round rumble today at the mecca…
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HIDAKA, SANTILLAN MAKE WEIGHT!
Just moments ago, both OPBF welter champ Kazuhiko Hidaka and challenger Rev Santillan of the Philippines officially made weight at the final weigh-in in Tokyo supervised by the Japan Boxing Commission. Both…
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Amateur Boxing, A Prelude to Pro Boxing
Kudos to the Filipino athletes competing in the 23rd SEA Games! For they bring honor not just for themselves, but for the fame and glory of our dear republic. Specifically, our amateur…
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Trejo, Bautista headline 12/23!
Boxing returns to the Edgewater Hotel-Casino in Laughlin, Nevada on December 23. In the headliner, lightweight Fernando Trejo (25-9-4, 17 KOs) takes on unbeaten Urbano Antillon (16-0, 10 KOs) in a ten…
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Mzonke Fana back in action!
Former South african and WBC-Int. super featherweight champ Mzonke Fana (22-3, 8 KOs) will return to action in his hometown at Khayelitsha, Cape Town, on December 9, fighting Philippines fighter Benjamin Sollano…
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MORALES PACQUIAO 2: WHAT CHANGES?
In March of this year Manny Pacquiao looked across the ring and for the first time in nearly six years saw his opponent's arm raised in victory. The arm that was raised…
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PE?ALOSA ALL SET TO RUMBLE
CEBU CITY--He knows fully well time is of the essence career-wise, and Gerry Pe?alosa, now training at the ALA Gym, does not want any more delays in his renewed quest for another…
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HIDAKA-SANTILLAN WEIGH-IN SET; ALA/SGG BOYS READY
The official weigh-in for Sunday's OPBF welter duel between Kazuhiko Hidaka and Rev Santillan takes place tomorrow afternoon at the Korakuen Hall in Tokyo. The Japan Boxing Commission will supervise the weigh-in.…
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One on One with Freddie Roach
Boxingtalk just caught up with boxing's busiest trainer, Freddie Roach. Freddie brings us up to speed on the big Manny Pacquaio/Erik Morales fight, James Toney/Rahman, and the rest of his stable. You…
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Arthur given Pacquiao chance!
Alex Arthur has been offered the opportunity of sparring with Manny Pacquiao in preparation for his February 18 clash with Ricky Burns. European, Commonwealth and British super-featherweight champion Arthur takes on his…
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SANTILLAN LEAVES TODAY FOR TOKYO OPBF BOUT
Rev "Gentle Giant" Santillan departs today as he aims to re-establish himself as the Oriental and Pacific Boxing Federation welterweight king when he goes up against reigning champion Kazuhiko Hidaka on December…
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Jaca to fight in Pacquiao-Morales undercard
Newly-crowned RP super-featherweight champion Jimrex Jaca is slated to fight in the undercard of the Manny Pacquiao-Erik Morales rematch on Jan. 21 in Las Vegas, Nevada. Jaca, who snatched his third national…
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A major first
"Those who do not believe things can be done, should allow enough room for those who are willing to do things." As the end of the last quarter of 2005 approaches, the…
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Gesta co-headlines Kidapawan card
Undefeated Cebuano standout Mercito 'Guerrero' Gesta co-headlines a card in Amas, Kidapawan City on December 16 when he takes on RP no. 6 flyweight Eugene Gonzales in a 10-round non-title affair. The…
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ALA BOY PLANS REDEMPTION AGAINST EX-WBC CHAMP
There is only one thing that preoccupies the mind of ALA Boy Rollen Del Castillo these days: His upcoming bout with ex-WBC minimumweight champ Katsunari Takayama on December 3 at the Central…
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Pacman in Gensan; Jaca in Vegas
After whirlwind skeds in Cebu and Manila, pound-for-pound star Manny Pacquiao is now back in his hometown in General Santos City. Sources from the south has informed that the boxing icon has…
