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JUST bring ‘em on
This is quintessentially the challenge of Hawaiian born boxer Brian Viloria when asked about the possible marquee fights in the horizon, now that he is the universally recognized champion of the once-thrilling…
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Ali’s wits, stamina proved edge in “The Thrilla”
Editor's note: Saturday marks the 30th anniversary of "The Thrilla In Manila," the final installment in the legendary Muhammad Ali-Joe Frazier trilogy. In honor of this fight and in anticipation of Antonio…
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WBC titlist Viloria eyes bout with Arce next
Brian Viloria, the newly crowned World Boxing Council light flyweight champion, could be moving up in weight very soon. Viloria’s American manager, Gary Gittlesohn, on Tuesday said he is looking to pit…
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Pacquiao confirms a happy news
TOKYO -- You don't rush to this expensive capital only to again be amazed by a people’s love affair with their neat, orderly sidewalks. If the first sight of old women soaping…
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Salud files protest vs WBA judges
Cebu boxing manager Rex "Wakee" Salud yesterday filed a protest before the World Boxing Association concerning the highly questionable defeat suffered by his prized boxer Eriberto Gejon Jr. last Sunday in Japan.…
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JAUREGUI VS SUICO — AN ANALYSIS
By Dong Secuya
In the light of the ongoing debate as to whether Filipino prospect Randy "Komong Bato" Suico won or lost his fight against Mexican Javier "Chatito" Jauregui, I offer the following analysis. Rounds…
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Sayson: It’s OK: When you can’t sting like a bee, fly like a butterly
CHICAGO – I hate to say this because he writes for a competing paper, but in Cebu’s widening alley of boxing reporting, Salven L. Lagumbay, to me, is the undisputed champion. And…
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Fil-Am world champ Brian Viloria ready to take on all comers
By Nick Giongco And Dennis Principe
BIG things are in store for pint-sized banger Brian Viloria. Viloria’s manager Gary Gittelsohn revealed yesterday plans for the Hawaii-born fighter to engage Mexican Jorge Arce in a three-fight series that could…
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Viloria proud of Pinoy roots
World Boxing Council (WBC) lightflyweight champion Brian Viloria said yesterday he will always wear the Philippine flag on his trunks for a fight until he retires to express pride in his heritage.…
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Injured boxer moved out of ICU
By Nick Giongco
BOXER AYON Naranjo has already been transferred to the ward of the Yokohama Rosai Hotel from the intensive care unit following a loss to Venezuelan prospect Jorge Linares last Sunday. This was…
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‘Manly art of modified murder’
Sorry to be the spoiler to upset the fans of Manny Pacquiao & Co. but, I see where our Ayon Naranjo had no prayers from GMA going for him on Sunday in…
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Hussein vows to Spark Harrison
Aussie KO king Nedal Hussein has told Scott Harrison to expect fireworks on Bonfire night when he challenges for the Scotsman's WBO world featherweight Title. Hussein meets the fiery Cambuslang slugger on…
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RSR Mail Bag September 27, 2005
In this weeks email bag we’ve got some outspoken opinions on the heavyweight division Sam Peter, outlooks into where the super featherweights and featherweights are or should for the most part be…
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Pinoy pug Naranjo able to walk, home soon; HONDA to suggest 6-oz gloves
Filipino boxer Ayon Naranjo, who was hospitalized following a fight last Sunday in Yokohama, Japan, did not undergo surgery and is able to walk, and is in complete control of his faculties.…
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PHILBOXING EXCLUSIVE: SUICO SHOULD HAVE WON FIGHT!!
Philboxing.com took pains in being one of the first few to get a copy of the recent fight between the Philippine's Randy "Komong Bato" Suico and Mexican Javier Jauregui. Courtesy of Pacland,…
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YOKOHAMA HEIST: GEJON VERSUS THREE
By Manny Piñol
There was an air of confidence that filled the lobby of the Waterfront Hotel in Lahug, Cebu City Thursday night as the handlers of Philippine miniflyweight champion Eriberto Gejon talked about his…
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Ali: King of The World
His life has been documented in movies and made-for-TV films, capturing his boxing career, life and fight with Pakinson disease. This month his life-story is profiles when SABC AFRICA on DStv screens…
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Gejon-Niida rematch likely, says manager
THE MANAGER of Eriberto “Yukka” Gejon, who lost by a controversial split decision in his bid for the world minimumweight boxing crown in Yokohama Sunday night, said he was optimistic of securing…
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Ilocos to welcome boxing hero Viloria
VIGAN CITY - Governor Luis "Chavit Singson" of Ilocos Sur said on Monday that a hero’s welcome is being ready for the arrival of the Brian Viloria, Fil-Am boxing champion in the…
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Hospitalized boxer unfit for fight
By Nick Giongco
A CHANCE to bring home $800 (R45,000) may have cost Ayon Naranjo his boxing career. Naranjo was badly mauled when he lost a lopsided six-round unanimous decision to Venezuelan Jorge Linares on…