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No dream ending: Marlon Tapales loses unification bid after late KO by Naoya Inoue
Marlon Tapales’ quest for history won’t have a happy ending—crushed by The Monster that is Naoya Inoue. Aiming to become the first fighter ever in the 122 kg weight class to unify…
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Gabunilas’ camp plans to file a complaint after ‘premature’ stoppage of Japan bout
CEBU CITY, Philippines — The camp of Cebuano boxing prospect John Paul “Angas ng Cebu” Gabunilas mulls filing a complaint for the premature stoppage of the fight, which resulted to his defeat…
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PHOTO: MARLON TAPALES CHATS WITH FAMILY BEFORE THE INOUE FIGHT
WBA/IBF super bantamweight world champion Marlon Tapales of the Philippines chats with his family through his cell phone inside the dugout of the Ariake Arena in Tokyo, Japan on Tuesday, December 26,…
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Forget the football – boxing is the obvious sporting choice on Boxing Day
hat’s the focal point of your Boxing Day? For some, it will be devouring the leftover turkey, roast potatoes and Brussels sprouts. For others, it will be a reluctant trip to the…
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Rising from Defeat: ‘Angas Ng Cebu’ John Paul Gabunilas Faces Japanese KO Artist Kanamu Sakama in a Redemption Bout
Gabunilas (R) and Sakama (L) at yesterday's weighin in Japan. The anticipation in the air was palpable as the renowned "Angas Ng Cebu," John Paul Gabunilas, with a record of 10-2 and…
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Naoya Inoue-Marlon Tapales: Stats & Stakes
In 1976, the WBC brought back a division that only briefly and without much fanfare flared on the boxing scene in the early 1920s. In the space between bantamweight and featherweight, a…
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Tapales eyes massive upset vs Inoue
FILIPINO fighter Marlon Tapales looks to pull off a massive upset against Japanese Naoya Inoue in their super bantamweight unification bout at the Ariake Arena in Tokyo, Japan, on Tuesday, December 26.…
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Inoue vs Tapales Prediction: The Monster Looks To Rule Second Weight Division
Nayoa Inoue looks to become undisputed champion at a second weight division on Boxing Day, as he takes on Marlon Tapales. Only seven men including the Japanese star, have ever held all…
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Inoue: It Was A Bit Coincidental We Were Able To Land These Significant Fights One After The Other
Naoya Inoue has become familiar with making history for his native Japan. A supreme skillset—arguably the most talented fighter in the sport—has greatly enabled his pound-for-pound rise. Inoue freely admits, however, the…
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Fight Week: Naoya Inoue will try to make more history against Marlon Tapales
Pound-for-pounder Naoya Inoue will attempt to become a two-time undisputed champion when he faces fellow 122-pound titleholder Marlon Tapales on Tuesday. NAOYA INOUE (25-0, 22 KOs) vs. MARLON TAPALES (37-3, 19 KOs)…
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SPORTSCLOPEDIA 67: MARLON TAPALES VS. NAOYA INOUE TALE OF THE TAPE
MARLON TAPALES Birth name Marlon Tanan Tapales Alias Nightmare Age 31 Nationality Philippines Stance southpaw Official weight 121.25 lbs. Height 5′ 4″ (163cm) Reach 65″ (165cm) Wins 37 Losses 3 Draws 0…
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Believe the hype – Naoya Inoue vs. Marlon Tapales
Particulars: On Tuesday, Dec. 26th, 2023, (Boxing Day UK) from the Ariake Arena in Tokyo, it’s the best day-late ever, X-mas gift. Naoya ‘Monster’ Inoue vs. Marlon ‘Nightmare’ Tapales (ESPN +) Unification…
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TV actor Jao Mapa to compete in the Atty. Elpidio Bautista Jr. National Executive Chess Championship set Dec.30
MANILA---Jose Vicente D. Mapa III, who is better known by his screen name Jao Mapa is set to compete in the Atty. Elpidio Bautista Jr. National Executive Chess Championship which will be…
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AJ Paciones: A Rising Filipino Boxing Star’s Journey to Glory
AJ Paciones. Boxing is a sport steeped in tradition, where the lineage of champions can weave through generations like an intricate tapestry. In the case of AJ Paciones, this isn't just a…
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WEIGHTS FROM JAPAN: INOUE – 121.6 LBS., TAPALES – 121.2 LBS. (PHOTOS)
It's all systems go for tomorrow's undisputed title fight between Japan's Naoya Inoue and the Philippines' Marlon Tapales as both fighters comfortably stepped the scales below the 122-lb super bantamweight weight limit…
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Inoue: I Still Have More I Want To Accomplish At Super Bantamweight After This
The featherweight division can breathe a sigh of relief. While there exists the desire to one day win at least a fifth divisional title, Naoya Inoue has no plans to leave the…
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PINOY BOXING 14: MARLON TAPALES AND JOHN PAUL GABUNILAS FIGHT IN JAPAN ON DECEMBER 26
Marlon Tapales said that he wants to win his fight against Naoya Inoue for the undisputed super bantamweight world title on December 26 in Tokyo, Japan and promises a good fight. He…
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FIGHT PICKS: NAOYA INOUE VS. MARLON TAPALES
On Tuesday, WBC/WBO junior featherweight titlist Naoya Inoue will face IBF/WBA counterpart Marlon Tapales in a 12-round contest at the Ariake Arena in Tokyo, Japan. The two will meet to decide who…
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Tapales eyes massive upset against Inoue
MANILA, Philippines: Filipino fighter Marlon Tapales looks to pull off a massive upset against Japanese Naoya Inoue in their super bantamweight unification bout at the Ariake Arena in Tokyo, Japan on Tuesday,…
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Tapales credits sparmates for toughness
For over a month, WBA/IBF superbantamweight champion Marlon Tapales worked out with a platoon of sparmates in Baguio to get ready for the fight of his life against unbeaten WBC/WBO titlist Naoya…
