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JUST IN: GORRES, PORNOBNOM WEIGH IN RESULTS
At today's official weigh-in held at the world-class ALA Gym in Cebu, Z "The Dream" Gorres weighed in at 116 lbs, while Thai prospect Wisanu Pornobnom came in at 115.5 lbs minutes…
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Pi?ol’s vision for Olympic gold
North Cotabato Gov. Manny Pi?ol has always been known for his fighting heart. He’s a never-say-die crusader for noble causes. As a sports enthusiast, one of Gov’s dreams is for the country…
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Rematches, dream matches on this wish list
Well, 12 out of 50 ain't bad. When a little more than 25 percent of your 50 "wish list" fights for any given year are either made or will take place before…
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GAB CHAIRMAN ERIC R.BUHAIN: LEADER, SWIMMING GREAT, CUM LAUDE
Young and full of dynamism. Genetically brainy. Achiever in so many fields and endeavors. Talented and a real sportsman par excellence. Determined as leader and well-meaning. These are just but a few…
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MANNY PACQUIAO’S BIG HEART TO HELP FILIPINO BOXERS
The Games and Amusements Board or GAB take its hats off to our distinguished Filipino champion of the ring, Manny “PACMAN” Pacquiao. This writer would like to commend personally Manny for his…
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CATUBAY VIES FOR OPBF CROWN ANEW
Lucky breaks are indeed a dime a dozen these days for RP flyweight champ Federico Catubay. After failed attempts at winning important regional titles, Catubay will once again be in the limelight…
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Bautista to stake crown vs. Tanzanian ‘Thunder’
Boom Boom versus Thunder. This explosive match-up will surely rock the entire Boholano community as Bohol's pride Rey "Boom Boom" Bautista defends his World Boxing Organization Asia-Pacific bantamweight title against Tanzanian Obote…
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Bautista eyes world title fight next year
IF PLANS push through, rising Filipino boxing star Rey ‘BoomBoom’ Bautista could be fighting for a world title next year. The reigning World Boxing Organization (WBO) Asia-Pacific bantamweight champion along with his…
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RSR Mail Bag October 24, 2005
This week we salute more fans for voicing their opinions on a number of things. Questions stemming from weight differences that may hold whatever advantages being a few pounds heavier by fight…
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BAUTISTA BATTLES TANZANIAN AMEME ON NOV. 19
One of the country's most exciting fighters, World Boxing Organization Asia Pacific bantam king Rey "Boom Boom" Bautista will defend his title for the second time when he faces Tanzanian Obote "Thunder"…
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Pacquiao, Morales drum up rematch
To further boost interest in their much-awaited rematch, boxers Manny Pacquiao of the Philippines and Erik Morales of Mexico will embark on a whirlwind promotional tour next month. The two fighters who…
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Pacquiao backs Espi benefit card
Boxing hero Manny Pacquiao has pledged P100,000 to the 76-round benefit card organized for former two-time world champion Luisito Espinosa. Pacquiao will shoulder the tickets of the first 1,000 spectators who will…
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Pacquiao pledge boosts Espinosa benefit card
BOXING hero Manny Pacquiao has pledged P100,000 to the 76-round card organized for the benefit of former two-time world champion Luisito Espinosa. Pacquiao will pay for the tickets of the first 1,000…
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2 Argentinians vie for chance to face Penalosa
Two Argentinians--Sergio Carlos Santillan and Luis Alberto Lazarte--are on the running to be Gerry Penalosa's December 10 opponent, revealed a source close to Penalosa's camp. Santillan is 20-5-3, 7 KO's while former…
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PHILBOXING BREAKING NEWS: SULTAN LOSES TO PABA CHAMP
Minutes ago, RP welterweight champ Dondon Sultan failed anew to win a regional crown as he lost on a unanimous decision to Pan Asian Boxing Association 147-lb king Pakphum Chengphonak yesterday in…
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GAB ACCREDITS NEW BOXING BODY
The three-member board of the Games and Amusement Board (GAB) had issued a unanimous resolution during the 3rd week of August 2005 approving the application of the WORLD BOXING EMPIRE (WBE), represented…
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Can boxing be made safer?
When lightweight boxer Leavander Johnson died last month after taking 409 punches from Jesus Chavez in their bout at the MGM Grand, it was easy for medical examiners to pin his death…
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Sultan vies for PABA title in Bangkok today
Philippine welterweight champ Dondon Sultan takes yet another crucial chance at glory today when he trades leathers with Pan-Asian Boxing Association (PABA) welter titlist Pakphum Chengphonak for the latter's belt in a…
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Pacquiao mum on fight tactics
LET’S keep everything a secret this time. This was the request of Filipino boxing star Manny Pacquiao who is gearing up for a rematch with Mexican tormentor Erik Morales early next year.…
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Pacman makes the most out of free time
MANNY PACQUIAO is making the most out of the free time in his calendar by engaging in his other passion apart from boxing and cockfighting. Shooting pool remains high on his list…
