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It’s cockpit arena for Pacquiao today
* Pacman takes back promise to stay away from cockfighting MANNY "Pacman" Pacquiao takes on a different arena Wednesday. The Philippines' current favorite hero is in Bacolod Wednesday for two things: to…
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ORTIZ WANTS A REMATCH WITH VILORIA
Still smarting from his embarrassing loss to Fil-American Brian Viloria, Mexican Eric Ortiz yesterday revealed that he is more than willing to face his conqueror once again to settle the issue as…
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Bautista vs Tanzanian prescon set in Cebu, Manila
A press conference for the November 19 defense of Rey "Boom Boom" Bautista will be held on Tuesday in Manila, said Tagbilaran City Mayor Dan Neri Lim in an interview the other…
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SULTAN VIES FOR PABA CROWN
Philippine welterweight king Dondon Sultan gets another chance at glory when he trades leathers with Pan-Asian Boxing Association (PABA) welter titlist Pakphum Chengphonak for the latter's belt on October 24 in Bangkok,…
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BROSAS: I’LL WIN FOR THE COUNTRY
VETERAN Filipino boxer Carlito Brosas aims to give his countrymen another reason to be proud of when he represents the Philippines against Chinese juggernaut Xhi Lin Xia for the vacant World Boxing…
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Salud bares plans for Pacman
MANNY PACQUIAO’S bid to exact vengeance on Erik Morales seems to have become the obsession of Wakee Salud, his longtime associate and the manager of Pacquiao’s brother-boxer, Bobby. This early, Salud has…
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Now’s the time to say thank you to Espinosa
CAUTION is the key as Manny Pacquiao weighs the offer from former two-time world champion Luisito Espinosa to work as his sparmate. First question first: Can Luisito survive the bombs Pacquiao will…
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Fight card set to benefit Espinosa
Former two-time world champion Luisito Espinosa is expected to return this month to grace a benefit boxing event set on Oct. 29 at the San Andres Civic and Sports Center in Manila.…
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“And in the Red Corner the defending champion from China….”
Note: PhilBoxing.com would like to welcome veteran writer and boxing judge Epifanio M. Almeda to the PhilBoxing team. These are the words boxing fans around the world will have to get used…
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LUISITO’S HOMECOMING
I am sure there will be no motorcade or grand welcoming party when Luisito Espinosa comes home from America this month to be present at the October 29 benefit boxing event at…
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The Best Division In Boxing
There are many divisions in boxing that include fighters who have skill, speed, power, promise, youth, or marketing potential. These attributes are fantastic when manifested in great fighters. But, there is only…
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Manny at ringside inspires Bobby
LAS VEGAS — As he escorted his brother to the ring, it was obvious that Manny Pacquiao was as tense as his younger brother Bobby who was actually there for the biggest…
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Hermie sings new tune
Boxing scholar Hermie Rivera said yesterday he has kissed and made up with three-time world boxing champion Manny Pacquiao over a misunderstanding about a fight prediction he made three years ago. Hermie,…
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A Shaken Up Bakers Dozen
A lot has changed since I did my last pound-for-pound list back several months ago. Long time staples like Bernard Hopkins, Erik Morales and Kostya Tszyu all suffered losses, while Diego Corrales…
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RSR Mail Bag October 17, 2005
In this weeks mailbag we have a comment on the Mark Medal story, questions regarding the career of Roy Jones, JR., and someone wanting to hear my prediction on Morales-Pacquiao II (among…
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PHILIPPINES INTENT ON HOSTING WBC WORLD CONVENTION IN 2007
CHAIRMAN BUHAIN: THE PHILIPPINES AS POSSIBLE VENUE OF WORLD BOXING COUNCIL 2007 WORLD CONVENTION The Philippines' pride and former swimming sensation and former olympian Eric R.Buhain, who is now Chairman of the…
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BUHAIN MOVES TO HOST 2007 WBC CONVENTION
Games and Amusements Board chairman Eric Buhain, fresh from his recent trip to the World Boxing Council Annual World Convention in Spain, has announced his intention for the Philippines to host this…
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Boom Boom to face Tanzanian
REY BAUTISTA, the teenager from Bohol who captivated the entire nation with an explosive performance on the same ring Manny Pacquiao capped a glorious day of memorable wins by Filipino fighters, will…
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Viloria prefers not to fight Rubillar
World Boxing Council (WBC) lightflyweight champion Brian Viloria said yesterday he would rather not fight No. 1 contender Juanito Rubillar, a fellow Filipino, but if the defense is mandated, he has no…
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Brosas’ Chinese opponent’s name corrected
Due to a language barrier, top Filipino boxing patron Gabriel “Bebot” Elorde Jr. unintentionally revealed a wrong Chinese name of Carlito Brosas’ foe for the vacant World Boxing Empire (WBE) Asia Pacific…
