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Web Special: Joseph R. Svinth’s The Origins of Boxing in the Philippines, 1899 – 1929
Once in a while, you come to find an object that is very rare and valuable that you would forever be grateful that you have found it. Joseph R. Svinth's "The Origins…
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US fight up for Bautista
Rey “Boom-Boom” Bautista’s will leave for the US tomorrow for an Aug. 19 fight in Stockton, California. The WBO Asia-Pacific bantamweight champion will not fight in a casino, though, but in a…
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Bauya’s Manager Files Protest With GAB
Joel Bauya’s manager, former boxer Emil Romano has filed a strong protest with the Philippine Games and Amusements Board over the eight round split decision loss to Michael Domingo at the New…
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George Foreman, Manny Pacquiao – The Aftermath
We’re going to play a little game. Let’s hop in my time machine and go to October 1st 2005. I’m going to tell you two headlines and a quick story for each…
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Samuel Peter: The Beast in Man
“If I cannot overwhelm with my quality, I will overwhelm with my quantity.” Emile Zola (1840-1902. Every so often a heavyweight comes along that stirs the bloodthirsty juices in us all, leaving…
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Erik Morales – The Most Exciting Fighter of the Decade
In the 1980’s, a flawed, but great fighter named Thomas Hearns was dubbed the most exciting fighter of the decade. Win or lose, the “Hit Man” gave viewers their money’s worth. Despite…
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Pacquiao to train in Cebu for 1 week
MANNY PACQUIAO has changed his travel plans again. Instead of flying directly to Los Angeles last night, Pacquiao made a last-minute decision to stay one more week which he will spend in…
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Pacquiao set to start training versus Mexican
Manny Pacquiao’s focus is back on boxing after attending to a New York court case against former promoter Murad Muhammad, filming a movie, shooting commercials, making public appearances and fulfilling social commitments…
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Pacquiao Postpones LA Reunion With Roach
It appears that Manny Pacquiao has not flown into Los Angeles as expected. Manny has decided to postpone his scheduled departure for Los Angeles to begin training at the Wild Card Gym…
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PACQUIAO TO TRAIN IN CEBU
Reigning pound-for-pound icon Manny Pacquiao is set to spend some quality training sessions at the Cebu gym of boxing promoter Wakee Salud, before heading for the United States on Sunday to continue…
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Davao boxers winless against Thais
Three Davao boxers will return home empty-handed after failing to register a single victory against their Thai rivals in today's boxing event at Ritthinarongron School in Bangkokyai, Bangkok, Thailand. According to reports…
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Up close and personal with Mark Hester speaks on his Freddie Roach film!
BT - Mark, talk about how you first met Freddie Roach, and how long you have known Freddie. "Okay, well I met Freddie in 1993 it was an acting job that I…
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Filipinos Fall in Thailand
Three more Filipino boxers have suffered defeats in Thailand over the weekend with Rodel Orais being knocked out in the third round by former world flyweight champion Medgoen Singsurat (3K Battery), Mark…
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Are The Feds Going To Take Over Boxing? Will Senator McCain Be The Next Boxing Czar?
I can see it now: Fully-prepped Seal-Team commandos posted at every exit of the arena with their MP5's at the ready to make sure that the boxing matches, and decisions, meet with…
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RSR Mail Bag August 1, 2005
Manny Pacquiao fans have now for two straight weeks, taken over the RSR email bag. At this rate, we may have to do a special one just for Manny questions. There are…
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Gorres demolishes Thai
MANILA — Cebuano super flyweight star Z “The Dream” Gorres easily fought his way to a lopsided unanimous decision victory against the defense-oriented Thai Deeden Kengkarun in their non-title bout scheduled for…
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Dream turns into baby nightmare
HE'S supposed to fascinate. He nearly succeeded in putting the whole stadium to sleep. He's fancied to knock out his foe cold. He sent frustrated fans leaving and calling it a night…
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Z Gorres in not so dreamy triumph
Z “THE DREAM” GORRES pounded a lackluster unanimous decision win over outclassed Thai Deeden Kengkarun Saturday night before a disappointed crowd at the San Andres Sports and Civic Center. The yawner of…
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Gorres mauls Thai
Z “The Dream” Gorres, the Oriental Pacific Boxing Federation no. 1 contender, scored a lopsided win over former world-rated Pan Asia Boxing Association champion Deeden Kengkarun of Thailand before a large crowd…
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ALA Boy Gorres dominates Thai in Manila
MANILA – In a night of jubilation for the Cebuanos, a vastly improved Z Gorres made Deeden Kengkarun of Thailand a human punching bag in the main event of the Viva Entertainment…
