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Meeting with the 'Gentle Giant' By Nelson C. Robles, The News Today (Iloilo), Mon, 26 Dec 2005 They call him "The Gentle Giant". He stands only 5 feet and 11 inches but fans look up to him not because of his size and admirable physique but because of his gentlemanly behavior and good manners in and outside his residence.
I'm referring to Rev Santillan, the 28-year old crownholder of the Or Read Full Story >>>Friday Night Dog Fights: Paez Jr., Antillon, and Bautista remain undefeated By Sergio Martinez, DogHouseBoxing.com, Mon, 26 Dec 2005 On Friday night Telefutura’s ‘Solo Boxeo’ boxing series closed its 2005 boxing campaign with three great fights showcasing three undefeated prospects. The night was full of excitement and a good one for boxing’s future. Here’s how it all went down. The opening televi Read Full Story >>> Scary moment for Boom Boom The Manila Bulletin, Mon, 26 Dec 2005 IT WAS indeed a scary moment for the usually astute backer of Rey “Boom Boom” Bautista Saturday morning (Manila Time) in California as he could not precisely describe the punch that floored the Boholano phenom for the first time of his young boxing career. “What a fight.”
Read Full Story >>> 'In shape’ Pacquiao vows victory The Manila Bulletin, Mon, 26 Dec 2005 THERE IS simply too much weight on the shoulders of Manny Pacquiao, who reports from his training camp in Los Angeles that “I am in shape” and that “there’s nothing to worry about.”
Pacquiao duels with Erik Morales on Jan. 21 at the Thomas and Mack Center in Las V Read Full Story >>> Bautista takes UD from Locomotora Espinoza! By Ralph Gonzalez, FightNews.com, Sun, 25 Dec 2005 19 year old and WBO #1 ranked Bantamweight Rey Bautista of the Philippines showed a lot of maturity in the ring in winning a unanimous decision after getting dropped and hurt in the second round during some furious action by the very tough Gerardo Locomotora Espinoza of Tijuana, Mexico. Bautista and Read Full Story >>> Boom Boom bucks fall, prevails via decision The Manila Bulletin, Sun, 25 Dec 2005 BOHOLANO phenom Rey “Boom Boom” Bautista yesterday passed his toughest test so far by coming back from a chilling knockdown to score a close but unanimous decision win over Mexican Gerardo Espinoza at the Sycuan Resort and Casino in El Cajon, California.
The 18-year-old Bautista go Read Full Story >>> Pacquiao-Morales II simply a huge bout The Manila Bulletin, Sun, 25 Dec 2005 JUST how big is the Erik Morales vs Manny Pacquiao rematch? Two hotels tapped to billet the participants — the newly-opened Wynn Resort and Treasure Island — are offering daily room rates that almost cost an arm and a leg for the media which will be sent to cover the fight.
Morales Read Full Story >>> Good tidings! Bautista triumphs anew By Salven L. Lagumbay, Philippine Daily Inquirer, Sun, 25 Dec 2005 BOHOLANO Rey “Boom Boom” Bautista proved he not only can whack and crack yesterday as he survived a second-round scare to outpoint Mexican Gerardo Espinoza in their eight-round bout at the Sycuan Resort and Casino in El Cajon, California.
After a very close opening round, the dynamite Read Full Story >>> Screams from the Balcony: The Corner’s “Just Say No” List By Jason Probst, MaxBoxing.com, Sat, 24 Dec 2005 2005 was a tale of two half-years. The first six months were as good an interval the sport has seen in recent memory, packed with memorable fights and meaningful showdowns. Yet as 2005 passed the halfway point, that momentum seemingly petered out, with pay-per-view dreck that wasn’t as good as Read Full Story >>> JANIOLA VS ALCOS TOPBILLS TAGUM EVENT By Salven L. Lagumbay, PhilBoxing.com, Sat, 24 Dec 2005 World-class boxing takes place in Tagum City on December 28 when the "World Caliber Encounter" boxing event unwraps with eight bouts on tap at the University of Mindanao Gym.
Reports coming out of Davao City indicate that the event is being promoted by Attorney Cris Dan Bangoy with the support of Read Full Story >>> BAUTISTA SURVIVES 2ND ROUND KD TO WIN BY UNANIMOUS DECISION AGAINST ESPINOZA By Dong Secuya, PhilBoxing.com, Sat, 24 Dec 2005 Filipino Rey "Boom Boom" Bautista showed heart and skill when he survived a 2nd round knockdown to outpoint his more experienced Mexican opponent Gerardo Espinoza over eight rounds Friday night at the Sycuan Casino in San Diego, CA.
After a hard fought first round, the hard-hitting Espinoza hur Read Full Story >>> Filipinos and Mexicans Can't Wait for the Filipino vs Mexican Boxing World Cup By Ron Galarpe, PhilBoxing.com, Sat, 24 Dec 2005 News or rumors spread out that a boxing world cup pitting Filipinos against Mexicans is on the works and negotiations are underway. However, call it as coincidence if you may, but there is actually a 7-fight bout pitting Filipino boxers versus Mexican boxers. Five out of these seven matches are in t Read Full Story >>> 'BOOM BOOM' BAUTISTA FACES MEXICAN TODAY By Salven L. Lagumbay, PhilBoxing.com, Sat, 24 Dec 2005 With his stock in international boxing put at stake, undefeated knockout star Rey "Boom Boom" Bautista of the Philippines risks his reputation today against rugged Mexican Gerardo Espinoza at the Sycuan Resort and Casino in El Cajon,California, USA.
The bout pits the 18-year-old Bautista (18-0, Read Full Story >>> Bautista hopes to end year 2005 with a bang By Emmanuel B. Villaruel, The Freeman, Sat, 24 Dec 2005 Still in cloud nine for his successful debut in the US mainland a spectacular defense of his title, ALA ring phenomenon Rey "Boom Boom" Bautista hopes to cap what has been a fruitful campaign for him this year with a big exclamation point when he takes on Mexican Gerardo "Locomotora" Espinoza today Read Full Story >>> Rey ‘must avoid’ opponent’s jab By Homer D. Sayson, Sun.Star Cebu, Sat, 24 Dec 2005 SAN DIEGO – “This is his toughest test so far. We’ll soon find out whether he has it or not.”
Those words by ALA stable owner Antonio L. Aldeguer pretty much sums up the magnitude of today’s fight between rising sensation Rey “Boom-Boom” Bautista and Mex Read Full Story >>> What Rey must learn By Homer D. Sayson, Sun.Star Cebu, Sat, 24 Dec 2005 SAN DIEGO – Wearing nothing but a pair of jet-black underwear, he stepped gingerly on the scale for his fight’s official weigh-in at around 5:15 in the afternoon yesterday.
Beads of sweat gathered around the slightly wrinkled corners of his forehead, and he squinted just a little, hi Read Full Story >>> Bautista’s hearty meal By Homer D. Sayson, Sun.Star Cebu, Sat, 24 Dec 2005 SAN DIEGO – Since coming over here in the United States early this December to prepare for today’s fight, God knows how many times Rey “Boom-Boom” Bautista wanted to feast on a meal after a long day’s training.
But he just can’t. Not when his trainers are keep Read Full Story >>> Boom Boom vs Mexican today The Manila Bulletin, Sat, 24 Dec 2005 BOHOLANO sensation Rey “Boom Boom” Bautista aims to continue his winning run in the Unites States today as he faces Mexican toughie Gerardo Espinoza at the Sycuan Resort and Casino in El Cajon, California.
The 18-year-old Bautista is on his third fight in the United States and will Read Full Story >>> Expert picks Manny by close decision By Joaquin Henson, The Philippine Star, Sat, 24 Dec 2005 Boxing scholar and soothsayer Graham Houston has picked Manny Pacquiao to beat Erik Morales by a close decision in their epic 12-round showdown, called "The Battle," at the Thomas and Mack Center in Las Vegas on Jan. 21.
Houston, writing in his "Previews" column in the Dec. 10 issue of Professio Read Full Story >>> Bautista on cusp of big fights! By Dennis Principe, FightNews.com, Fri, 23 Dec 2005 Teener Rey "Boom Boom" Bautista of the Philippines aims to continue his winning run in the Unites States today as he faces Mexican toughie Gerardo Espinoza at the Sycuan Resort and Casino in El Cajon, California.
The 18-year-old Bautista is on his third fight in the United States and will be faci Read Full Story >>>
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