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Suico-Pongpetch for OPBF belt!
Hard-hitting Filipino lightweight Randy Suico (24-3, 21 KOs) will face Thailander Pongpetch Chuwatana in a quest for the vacant OPBF 135-pound belt in Cebu, Philippines, on October 7, though he failed in…
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Boxing Truly has a Superstar in Manny Pacquiao
Almost three weeks ago now, we witnessed one of the rare international Pay Per Views offered in the United States. When a Pay Per View is offered to American soil from abroad,…
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Paclanders gobble up Homer…almost
CHICAGO – Except when I’m on the road for a huge NBA or boxing coverage, I’ve always tried to faithfully devote Saturdays as a time to do some e-mail bonding with you,…
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Bobby Pacquiao-Humberto Soto Title Eliminator on August 12
The much awaited return of Bobby Pacquiao (27-11-3 (12 KO's) to the ring following his sensational KO of Kevin Kelley at the famed Madison Square Garden in New York last June 10th…
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Pacquiao demands $ 3M pay
WHILE THE Nov. 18 rubber match between Manny Pacquiao and Erik Morales is already etched in stone, a major issue remains unsolved concerning the highly-anticipated duel, the Filipino star’s confidant revealed yesterday.…
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Pacquiao-Morales III not yet a done deal
FILIPINO ring idol Manny Pacquiao hasn’t signed the fight contract for his third encounter with legendary Mexican Erik “El Terrible” Morales as yet, according to his close friend and confidant Wakee Salud.…
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Pacquiao vs Diaz? Possible!
ADD crafty Juan Diaz to the long list of possible Manny Pacquiao opponents. The reigning World Boxing Association (WBA) lightweight champion took the cue and accepted the challenge of the Filipino brown…
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Diaz to Pacman: Bring it on
WORLD Boxing Association lightweight champion Juan Diaz has told Filipino ring idol Manny Pacquiao to bring it on, in response to comments by the Pacman that he could easily beat the undefeated…
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Roach counters Morales!
Bantering and mudslinging. It's the crux of nearly every major boxing event. At times, it's for the sake of publicity, while at other times... it's real deal animosity. So, when the verbal…
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Shelly Finkel: Superstar Update!
When it comes to getting an update on some of the most talented young prospects, world champions and biggest news makers in boxing, all it takes is one phone call to famed…
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‘Double Trouble’ undercard bared!
The undercard to the big July 25 card in beautiful Dapitan City, home of the world-famous Dakak resort, has been revealed for the first time by matchmaker Willy Flores to Philboxing.com. The…
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WEIGHTS FROM TAGBILARAN, BOHOL!
Moments ago, unbeaten Alex John Banal came in at 116 lbs, while Indonesia's Ali Rochmad tipped the scales at 114 lbs during official weigh-in held in Tagbilaran City in advance of their…
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Weights from Manila!
Both RP superfly champ Eden Sonsona and Joel Escol tipped the scales at 116 lbs during official weigh-in moments ago in Makati City for their 10-round non-title duel tomorrow in Binangonan, Rizal.…
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‘Bakbakan sa Tagaytay’ airs tomorrow on PTV-4
The much-awaited fight between former RP flyweight champ Edgar Rodrigo and WBO-rated Roy Doliguez will be telecast tomorrow (Saturday) over at PTV-4 from 4 to 5 PM. This was revealed to Philboxing.com…
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DIAZ TELLS PACQUIAO: ‘I ACCEPT YOUR CHALLENGE’
Following what he construed as a direct challenge from superstar Manny Pacquiao, World Boxing Association lightweight champ Juan "Baby Bull" Diaz made no bones about his desire to take on the Filipino…
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Indonesian ready for battle
UNBEATEN Indonesian super flyweight champion Ali Rochmad has arrived in Tagbilaran City and is ready for battle against rising young sensation AJ Banal of the famed ALA Gym in a first-class fight…
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A ‘scapegoat’ called Ablaca
CHICAGO – He probably isn’t as creative as Buddy McGirt, and he definitely isn’t nearly as scientific as the prolific Freddie Roach, the ringmaster credited for turning Manny Pacquiao into The Destroyer.…
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Boxing Looks Back at The Hawaiian Punch, Andrew Ganigan
Once upon a time, there was a physical area in boxing that encompassed three different weight divisions, with a ten pound difference and enough excitement to wake up the dead. It was…
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Baldomir and Gatti ready for War
Boxing is a sport with a system unlike any other. In boxing, one can win and still lose, and lose but still win. Arturo Gatti personifies this law. Over the last decade,…
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Singwancha Wins Fair and Square
It was a rarity; a Filipino, Juanito Rubillar, who could truly fight, was coming to Thailand to face ex-champion Wandee Singwancha. What made it even rarer was the fight was for a…
