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Gesta co-headlines Kidapawan card
Undefeated Cebuano standout Mercito 'Guerrero' Gesta co-headlines a card in Amas, Kidapawan City on December 16 when he takes on RP no. 6 flyweight Eugene Gonzales in a 10-round non-title affair. The…
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ALA BOY PLANS REDEMPTION AGAINST EX-WBC CHAMP
There is only one thing that preoccupies the mind of ALA Boy Rollen Del Castillo these days: His upcoming bout with ex-WBC minimumweight champ Katsunari Takayama on December 3 at the Central…
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Pacman in Gensan; Jaca in Vegas
After whirlwind skeds in Cebu and Manila, pound-for-pound star Manny Pacquiao is now back in his hometown in General Santos City. Sources from the south has informed that the boxing icon has…
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Benedict Suico knocks out foe
Power-punching Benedict Suico’s heavy bombs were too much for Nonong Devilleres in their abbreviated bout Sunday night at the Tisa Sports Complex. The youthful Suico scored a sixth-round knockout over the tough…
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Has Boxing Lost It’s Social Relevance?
Since boxing became mainstream during the first Roosevelt presidency. Boxing and its champions have influenced American culture. The primary division that helped America mature over the past one hundred years is the…
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Martin ‘El Gallo’ Castillo Returns on Pacquiao-Morales Card
World super flyweight champion Martin 'El Gallo' Castillo of Hacienda Hts., California, will defend his world title against former champion Alexander 'El Explosivo' Munoz of Venezuela on Top Rank's big Erik Morales…
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Riot of color ushers in SEA Games
BRINGING TRADITION and technology together, the Philippines raised the grand curtain on the biggest sporting event in the region at dusk yesterday. In an opening ceremony filled with wondrous music, kaleidoscopic festival…
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23rd SEA Games under way
A WELCOME RESPITE FOR a nation rocked by political turmoil. Hoping to capture a moment of glory, the Philippines plays host to the 23rd Southeast Asian Games starting today with its sight…
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Jaca wrest 3rd RP title
Jimrex Jaca won his third national title after quickly disposing of veteran slugger Samuel Duran in just the second round of a scheduled 12-round bout for the vacant RP super-featherweight title Friday…
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Jaca TKOs Duran to grab RP crown
Jimrex Jaca of RWS Stable stopped former OPBF featherweight champion Samuel Duran in the second round to capture the RP jr lightweight title in the other night's "Handog Para sa Birthday ni…
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PACQUIAO AIMS TO KO MORALES
Pound for pound superstar Manny Pacquiao today announced a singular mission when he takes on Mexican star Erik Morales on January 21 in Las Vegas: Be the first man to knock out…
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JACA WINS RP 130-LB CROWN
Jimrex Jaca annexed the Philippine super-featherweight title Friday night in Maasin City, stopping Samuel Duran at the 2:44 mark of the second round in their scheduled 12-round bout. Jaca sent Duran down…
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Guards leave post to witness Pacquiao
Filipino boxing icon Manny Pacquiao caused quite a stir when he made a surprise visit to the opening ceremonies of the 23rd Southeast Asian Games (Seag) at the Cebu City Sports Center.…
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Artisthood mounts successful art exhibit
Click image to view larger picture. TRUE to its predecessors' purpose to promote Davao-based artist, Artisthood mounted a very successful exhibit entitled "A Gift of Art" last November 15 at the second…
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Rey “Boom Boom” Bautista — Is he ready to be ranked number one?
It seems clear that the excitement and curiosity on Boholano sensation Rey “Boom Boom” Bautista are just unbelievably increasing everyday. At a very exciting age of 19, Rey Bautista exemplifies the vibrant…
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In This Corner features BARCELONA VS ENRIQUEZ
Brace yourselves for an afternoon full of excitement tomorrow when Ginebra San Miguel?s In This CORNER features the 12-round duel between RP superfly champ Eric Barcelona and RP no. 8 Orlan Enriquez…
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GAB BOARD RECOGNIZES TU?ACAO, BOOM-BOOM, AND AMONSOT; FORMER CHAIR TABUENA DIES
Straight from the Chairman's boardroom, the GAB Board via a unanimous approval, issued resolutions to "commend and give honors and recognitions to the new rising great fighters of the ring, and for…
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Morales not training, looks lumpy
Filipino fans got worried when a source from Manny Pacquiao’s camp said recently Erik Morales began training two weeks after losing to Zahir Raheem last September. That struck a disturbing note because…
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Pacquiao leads RP athletes in Luneta rites
They just can’t do it without Manny Pacquiao. In a last-minute decision, the Philippine SEA Games Organizing Committee has made the RP boxing sensation part of the RP contingent for the Games’…
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Pacquiao, Miss International at rites
THEY simply just can’t get enough of Manny Pacquiao. The boxing star and Ms. International Precious Lara Quigaman will take special positions when the Philippine delegation makes its grand walk during Sunday…
