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Taylor vs. Essuman & Leo vs. Kameda Preview and Picks
Angelo Leo (L) and Tomoki Kameda in Japan. This weekend Josh Taylor moves up to welterweight in hopes of re-igniting his career taking on Ekow Essuman streaming live on DAZN. ProBoxTv returns…
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WEIGHTS FROM JAPAN: TADURAN – 104.5 LBS., SHIGEOKA – 104.9 LBS.
All four main event fighters successfully made weight today, Friday, for their respective IBF title bouts scheduled tomorrow night at the Intex Arena in Osaka, Japan. The Philippines' Pedro Taduran, the defending…
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Meat of the matter
OSAKA, Japan — In the early morning rush hours of Thursday — just as the working men and women of this vibrant city began their mad rush to their respective offices —…
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Oscar De La Hoya Gets Optimistic About Manny Pacquiao Return Fight
Manny Pacquiao will officially be going toe to toe with reigning WBC welterweight champion Mario Barrios on July 19 at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas, Nevada. This means that the 46-year-old…
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Suelo rules Thailand Open Rapid Chess tourney
Manila---FIDE Master (FM) Robert Suelo Jr. lived up to expectations as he ruled the May edition of the Wonderland Open Rapid Chess Tournament held last May 18, 2025 in Bangkok, Thailand. Suelo…
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Magsayo fights on Manny undercard
Manny Pacquiao and Mark Magsayo (L). WBC No. 2 superfeatherweight Mark Magsayo is booked to fight a 10-rounder on the undercard of the main event featuring WBC welterweight champion Mario Barrios against…
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Silent assassin: Peñalosa insists Taduran’s fists will do the talking
OSAKA, Japan — Looking at Pedro Taduran, you won’t think the little dude could even hurt a fly. “He’s such a nice person,” exclaimed cornerman Carl Peñalosa Jr., who trains the reigning…
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Jessie Villasin chess tournament on June 8
The staging of the Jessie Villasin chess tournament dubbed as Tatang Pabibo II chess festival will be on June 8, 2025, Sunday at the Robinsons Galleria Mall, Edsa corner Ortigas avenue, Quezon…
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Olympic medalists Elor, Dake among 16 World Team Trials champions qualified for 2025 Final X in Newark, N.J.
16 World Team Trials Challenge Tournament champions have been added to the 2025 Final X card, including 2024 Olympic champion Amit Elor and two-time Olympic bronze medalist Kyle Dake, and will compete…
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THRILLA IN MANILA GOLDEN ANNIVERSARY 3 – FRAZIER WINS FIGHT OF THE CENTURY BY UNANIMOUS DECISION
In March 1971, both Muhammad Ali and Joe Frazier were undefeated heavyweight champions. Ali was a former world champion. Both fighters legally claimed the title of "World Heavyweight Champion." Ali had won…
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‘don’t do this’ Fans in uproar as Manny Pacquiao, 46, announces comeback to fight for world title… despite not winning in SIX YEARS
MANNY PACQUIAO has announced he is coming out of retirement and walking straight into a world title shot - causing fan uproar. The Filipino great took to social media to confirm a…
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Indiana Keeps Coming and Snatches Game One, Shocks New York in OT, 138-135 at MSG
The Indiana gave another demonstration of its pesky ability to keep on coming back as the Pacers snatched victory from the jaws of defeat in outlasting the New York Knicks in overtime,…
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The Pacquiao Quarters for the Barrios Fight – A Brilliant Choice!
For years, every time Manny Pacquiao trained for his fights at the famed Wild Card Gym of Hall of Fame trainer, Freddie Roach, his choice of quarters could always be described as…
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Filipinos Run 130,000 Kilometers in FundLife’s ‘Move for Equity’ Campaign for Gender Equality and Girls’ Safety
Manila, Philippines, 22 May 2025 — More than 1,300 Filipinos ran a combined 130,000 kilometers as part of FundLife’s nationwide Move for Equity campaign, a movement turning physical activity into a show…
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Manny Pacquiao Drops Bombshell About Floyd Mayweather: “He Knows What I Can Do”
Manny Pacquiao has thrown a jab at Floyd Mayweather, claiming his old rival is "scared" of a rematch. The Filipino boxer made this bold statement as he gets ready for his upcoming…
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DAVID STEVENS TO FACE PETR KHAMUKOV IN SUPER MIDDLEWEIGHT MAIN EVENT ON FRIDAY, JUNE 20, LIVE ON DAZN FROM THUNDER STUDIOS
‘LA FRIDAY NIGHT FIGHTS’ RETURNS LONG BEACH, CA – May 21, 2025 – On Friday, June 20, Paco Presents, Golden Boy Promotions and Robert Garcia’ House of Champions will proudly present the…
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ARMANDO RESENDIZ TRAINING CAMP QUOTES
“I’m coming to bring the fight to him…I’m not just showing up to compete, I’m gonna make a statement!” Caleb Plant vs. Armando Reséndiz & Jermall Charlo vs. Thomas LaManna Co-Headline Stacked…
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Pacquiao’s boxing success relies on what he’s probably lost
Manny Pacquiao will end a nearly four-year hiatus from the ring to challenge Mario Barrios for the WBC welterweight title on July 19 at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas.…
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Manny Pacquiao officially announces fight vs. Mario Barrios for WBC welterweight title on July 19
Manny Pacquiao officially announced Wednesday that he's coming out of retirement at the age of 46. The boxer's return, previously reported two weeks ago, will occur July 19 in Las Vegas when…
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HALL OF FAME FLIES FLAGS AT HALF-STAFF FOR TWO-DIVISION CHAMPION NINO BENVENUTI
CANASTOTA, NY - MAY 21, 2025 - The International Boxing Hall of Fame announced its flags will fly at half-staff in memory of Olympic gold medalist, junior middleweight champion, middleweight champion and…
