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RP now has 2 legitimate world boxing champions
By Emmanuel B. Villaruel, The Freeman, Mon, 09 Jul 2007
For Las Vegas gamblers, the triple seven is a lucky number on casino slot machines and the blackjack table.
For the religious, God needed seven days to create the World, the Jewish bride circles her groom seven times, and Muslim pilgrims go seven times around the sacred black Kabaa in Mecca.
H Read Full Story >>>2 belts for RP
By Rommel C. Manlosa, Sun.Star Cebu, Mon, 09 Jul 2007
FROM zero to two.
The conquest of Florante Condes of the IBF Mini-flyweight title and the stunning knockout victory of Nonito Donaire for the IBF and IBO flyweight belts, gave the Philippines its first two world champions, since Manny Pacuqiao relinquished his IBF super-bantamweight belt in 2003 Read Full Story >>> RP pugs win world titles
By Charles Raymond A. Maxey, Sun.Star Davao, Mon, 09 Jul 2007
THE Philippine flag soared high on top of the boxing world Saturday, when the country captured not just one but two world boxing crowns courtesy of two little men with big fighting hearts--Florante Condes and Nonito Donaire.
The Fil-Am Donaire, known as the "Filipino Flash," scored a sensational Read Full Story >>> Two Filipino boxers win world title
By PNA, news.balita.ph, Mon, 09 Jul 2007
The Philippines finally has world champion in professional boxing after not one but two Filipino fighters posted contrasting wins to win International Boxing Federation (IBF) titles over the weekend.
Nonito "The Filipino Flash" Donaire upset previously undefeated Vic "Raging Bull" Darchinyan with Read Full Story >>> Filipino Nonito Donaire Wins Title Stops Vic Darchinyan in Fifth
By Jason "J-Gon" Gonzalez, The Sweet Science, Sun, 08 Jul 2007
BRIDGEPORT, Conn - Nonito "The Filipino Flash" Donaire (18-1, 11 KOs) of San Leandro, CA by way of the Philippines, shockingly knocked out the "Raging Bull" Vic Darchinyan and won the IBF and IBO flyweight championships for his efforts on Saturday at the Harbour Yard Arena.
Donaire avenged Read Full Story >>> Donaire Gives Darchinyan The High Five to Win the Title by KO
EastSideBoxing.com, Sun, 08 Jul 2007
BRIDGEPORT, CONN (July 7, 2007) -- Ask newly-crowned IBF/IBO flyweight champion NONITO DONAIRE if he has a lucky number and he may respond with 07-07-07...the date he pulled off the "upset of the year" by starching the previously undefeated and invincible defending champion Vic Darchinyan with the " Read Full Story >>> DONAIRE IS NEW IBF FLYWEIGHT KING!
By Salven L. Lagumbay, PhilBoxing.com, Sun, 08 Jul 2007
When it rains, it pours.
This as the Philippines added yet a new world champion to its fold in just a matter of hours when Fil-Am Nonito Donaire mercilessly stopped the erstwhile unbeaten IBF/IBO flyweight king Vi Read Full Story >>> Donaire Crushes Darchinyan in Five Rounds
By Mark Vester, BoxinScene.com, Sun, 08 Jul 2007
In what has to be considered a major upset, Nonito "The Filipino Flash" Donaire (18-1, 11 KOs) knocked out previously undefeated Vic "Raging Bull" Darchinyan (28-1, 22 KOs) in five rounds to capture the IBF and IBO flyweight titles.
Darchinyan was a heavy favorite to win the fight and most saw th Read Full Story >>> CONDES IS NEW IBF MINIFLYWEIGHT KING!
By Salven L. Lagumbay, PhilBoxing.com, Sun, 08 Jul 2007
JAKARTA--In a classic, Filipino Florante 'The Little Pacquiao' Condes showed tremendous power and fighting heart, knocking down Muhammad Rachman twice en route to winning the IBF 105-lb crown with a split decision verdict moments ago here.
Condes showed who's boss early, knocking down Rachman wit Read Full Story >>> Condes wins IBF's Mini-Flyweight title with a split decision
By Associated Press, USA Today, Sun, 08 Jul 2007
JAKARTA, Indonesia (AP) — Florante Condes of the Philippines won the International Boxing Federation's mini-flyweight title with a split decision Saturday over Muhammad Rachman of Indonesia.
Condes, known as "The Little Pacquiao," knocked Rachman down twice in the third and 10th rounds during Read Full Story >>> Condes dethrones Rachman!
By Jeffrey Pamungkas, FightNews.com, Sun, 08 Jul 2007
Strawweight Florante "The Little Pacquiao" Condes (22-3-1, 20 KOs) has just dethroned IBF champion Muhammad "The Rock Breaker" Rachman (61-6-5, 31 KOs) by split decision on Saturday at the Indoor Tennis Stadium, Jakarta, Indonesia. The bout was an all out war in which Rachman was down twice. The act Read Full Story >>> Oddsmakers Open Pacquiao as a 4-1 Favorite Over Barrera
By John Chavez, Boxing Confidential, Sun, 08 Jul 2007
The bookies are looking for some early action as the line has already been set for the heavily anticipated October 6 showdown between Manny “Pacman” Pacquiao and “The Baby Faced Assassin”, M Read Full Story >>> Donaire says he’ll tame the Bull
By Joaquin Henson, The Philippine Star, Sun, 08 Jul 2007
Nonito (Flash) Donaire is dropping down in weight to face IBF flyweight champion Vic Darchinyan but said his power won’t diminish in vowing to knock out the Armenia-born Australian in their scheduled 12-round title bout at the Harbour Yard Arena in Bridgeport, Connecticut, this morning (Manila Read Full Story >>> Bullish on Darchinyan
By Bill Scherer, TigerBoxing.com, Sun, 08 Jul 2007
Ask a preacher about Armenia and he might say that its borders once held Mount Ararat, where the Bible says Noah’s Ark landed on dry ground, after a good long soaking. Ask a businessman about Armenia and he might say that she is a major exporter of cut diamonds. Ask boxing fans about Armenia a Read Full Story >>> Martin to sing in rematch
By Joaquin Henson, The Philippine Star, Sun, 08 Jul 2007
Popular singer Martin Nievera will sing the Philippine national anthem in the ring before Manny Pacquiao takes on Marco Antonio Barrera in their much-awaited, long-overdue rematch at Mandalay Bay in Las Vegas on Oct. 6.
Solar Entertainment president Wilson Tieng said he’ll ask Nievera to do Read Full Story >>> De la Hoya gives mayor ringside seat
By Rommel C. Manlosa, Sun.Star Cebu, Sun, 08 Jul 2007
FOR his deepest involvement and being an influential personality inside the Team ALA Gym, Tagbilaran City Mayor Dan Neri Lim got an invitation from Oscar dela Hoya himself to be the ringside when the World Cup boxing Mexico vs. The Philippines takes place Arco Arena in Sacramento, California USA on Read Full Story >>> CONDES IS THE NEW IBF MINIMUMWEIGHT CHAMPION!
By Dong Secuya, PhilBoxing.com, Sun, 08 Jul 2007
In text message from Jakarta, PhilBoxing.com's Salven Lagumbay reported that Florante Condes of the Philippines won by split decision over Muhammad Rachman of Indonesia. Rachman was down twice in the 12-round IBF mi Read Full Story >>> Cebu Fight Card a Huge Success
By Ed de la Vega, DDS, PhilBoxing.com, Sun, 08 Jul 2007
Nietes connects to the body of Sakulpan.
Cebu City: - When the fight card that just concluded a few hours ago was initially conceived, it had to include local big names like Czar Amonzot and Z Gorres. The perception was witho Read Full Story >>> Rachman, Condes Weigh-in Before Fight!
By Salven L. Lagumbay, PhilBoxing.com, Sat, 07 Jul 2007
Condes (L) and Rachman pose with IBF Championship Chairman Lindsey Tucker at today's final weigh-in in Jakarta.
JAKARTA--With IBF supervisor Lindsey Tucker in attendance, both IBF 105-lb champion Muhammad Ra Read Full Story >>> DE LA HOYA INVITES MAYOR DAN NERI LIM TO BOXING 'WORLD CUP'
By Salven L. Lagumbay, PhilBoxing.com, Sat, 07 Jul 2007
Boxing great Oscar De la Hoya, who is promoting the August 11 'World Cup' of Boxing in Sacramento, California, has sent an special invitation to Tagbilaran City Mayor Dan Neri Lim to be at special ringside for the event.
After compiling an impressive 5-1 record against fighters from Thailand in G Read Full Story >>>
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