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Andrade lands in Tampa, Florida!
TAMPA, FLORIDA--Brazilian Giovanni Andrade hit town just a few minutes ago, and immediately checked in at the plush Hyatt Regency Tampa where Filipino Rey 'Boom Boom' Bautista is also staying. Bautista versus…
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‘THE HEAT IS ON’ PRESSCON RESULTS
TAMPA, FLORIDA--The final press conference for this Saturday's Golden Boy Promotions card has just been unwrapped with no less than promoter Oscar De la Hoya himself in attendance. Also in attendance were…
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Exclusive Interview: Rey ‘Boom Boom’ Bautista
FightFan.com caught up with Pinoy prospect sensation Rey ?Boom Boom? Bautista on the steps of the famed WildCard gym in Los Angeles, CA. Hear Rey speak about his upcoming fight this Saturday…
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OMAR NINO FAILS DRUG TEST, TO BE STRIPPED OF TITLE
WBC light flyweight champion Omar Nino has failed his post fight drug test following his controversial draw against former champion Brian Viloria in their rematch on the undercard of Filipino ring idol…
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Viloria to be awarded WBC title?
In a bizarre twist, Brian Viloria may be named the new World Boxing Council (WBC) lightflyweight champion despite failing to regain the crown from Omar Ni?o Romero who narrowly kept the title…
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Viloria set to regain crown as Romero flunks drug test
TAMPA, FLORIDA -- Former World Boxing Council light flyweight champ Brian Viloria may yet regain his old title after Mexican Omar Ni?o-Romero has been found positive for an illegal substance following a…
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DE LA HOYA TELLS PACQUIAO TO STAND UP FOR WHAT’S RIGHT
The great Oscar De La Hoya of Golden Boy Promotions says its about time Filipino ring idol Manny Pacquiao "stands up for himself, takes charge of his career and does what?s right"…
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DE LA HOYA SAYS MAYBE ARUM SHOULD RETIRE
Golden Boy Promotions Oscar De La Hoya says Top Rank?s Bob Arum is probably near the end of his career and its ?going to be that time where Arum has to maybe…
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Barrera: “I Will Show Pacquiao A True Mexican”
In an upcoming interview with BoxingScene scribe Brent Matteo Alderson, WBC super featherweight champion Marco Antonio Barrera voiced his feelings on a rematch with Manny Pacquiao. Barrera said that he would like…
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DE LA HOYA PLANS RP-MEXICO WORLD CUP
Golden Boy Promotions Oscar De La Hoya says that after winning the purse bid against Bon Arum?s Top Rank for the right to stage the WBO super flyweight title fight between the…
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SINGAPORE PROMOTER WANTS TO STAGE PACQUIAO FIGHT
Singapore boxing promoter John Leung wants to stage a fight card in Singapore headlined by Filipino ring idol Manny Pacquiao. Leung who last week staged the highly successful WBF welterweight title fight…
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OPEN SCORING IN BOXING: REFEREE LAURENCE COLE SETS THE TONE FOR A NEW TREND…
Open scoring in boxing has been a source of debate for as long as I can remember, and quite frankly, I don't really understand the gravity in the argument(s) presented by those…
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MARQUEZ ? THE ANTIDOTE TO FEATHERWEIGHT MADNESS?
Today?s featherweight scene is not unlike a Shakespearean tragedy, so savagely has the traditional weight class fallen from grace. With the present king, Juan Manuel Marquez, in exile, the 126-pound landscape has…
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Life after boxing
LAS VEGAS ? As the car I rode in pulled up to the main entrance of the Hilton Hotel the other night, a bellman dutifully opened the door. I knew right away…
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Wilbur?s Boxing Notes, Nov. 29, 2006
Juan Manuel Marquez recorded an entertaining win over relative unknown Jimrex Jaca last Saturday. The reputation of Marquez took a hit when he lost a decision to Chris John last year. Now…
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ATE: Pac-Man v Mayweather, Tszyu return, Tommy Morrison
TSZYU RETURN First Name : andrew Last Name : watson Country : Australia Your Question : now that Kostya Tszyu wants a bout with Mayweather do you think a bout between Kostya…
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Pacquiao for senator?
THE guy really is a sports superstar. In fact, he is more. Manny Pacquiao is so popular with all Filipinos that the political opposition welcomed him home over the weekend with a…
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Quartey Arrives: The Heat is On!
TAMPA, FLORIDA--The 'Bazooka' Ike Quartey touched down in Tampa, Florida a few hours ago, ready to meet WBC/WBA light middleweight king Winky Wright this Saturday at the St. Pete Times Forum. Quartey…
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GAB RECEIVES FAKE MONEY FROM PROMOTER
DAVAO City -- Five fake Php1,000 bills were paid by a boxing promoter to the officials of the Games and Amusements Board (GAB) here after a boxing promotion in Maragusan, Compostela Valley…
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How the Bid Was Won
The Philippine boxing scene woke up to a very positive development the other day after it was first reported by Philboxing.com that Sammy Gello-ani's SGG Promotions had edged out Bob Arum in…
