The Dean's List

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From hoops to boxing

Markus Tongco. Markus Tongco never imagined he would someday join the Philippine boxing team in the SEA Games as playing basketball was his …

Sat, 06 May 2023

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Case not over for Manny

A California jury has ruled against Manny Pacquiao in a civil lawsuit filed by Paradigm Sports Management for breach of contract and ordered…

Fri, 05 May 2023

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ABAP unveils heavyweight

It’s not often that ABAP enlists a heavyweight but in the coming SEA Games, a rarity will trend as 6-5 former basketball player Markus Tongc…

Wed, 03 May 2023

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Fil-Brit boxers in ABAP camp

Two Filipino-British boxers are training at Teachers Camp in Baguio, hoping to impress ABAP coaches for a chance to represent the country ma…

Sun, 30 Apr 2023

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Boxers ready for SEA Games

Eight of nine male boxers competing in the coming SEA Games are deep in training in Shymkent, Kazakhstan with coaches Ronald Chavez, Gerson …

Fri, 28 Apr 2023

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Puno elected ABAP president

Rep. Robbie Puno was elected ABAP president in a special Board meeting via zoom teleconference the other day and vowed to work hard in honor…

Sat, 22 Apr 2023

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Clarin to spearhead Asian boxing

GAB chairman Atty. Richard Clarin said yesterday it’s time for Asian boxing to consolidate and form a strong union in safeguarding the right…

Fri, 21 Apr 2023

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No excuses for title loss

Former IBF minimumweight champion Rene Mark Cuarto frittered away a chance to earn a shot at regaining the title by letting Japan’s Ginjiro …

Wed, 19 Apr 2023

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Clarin aims to protect Pinoys abroad

GAB chairman Atty. Richard Clarin was a witness to what would’ve been a travesty of justice if not for a sensational 12th round TKO win by C…

Tue, 18 Apr 2023

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Two Pinoys bid for world titles

Jade Bornea (L) and Rene Mark Cuarto. The previous year ended with no Filipino world boxing champion and for a country that has produced leg…

Fri, 14 Apr 2023

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Tapales out to make history

Newly-crowned super WBA/IBF superbantamweight champion Marlon Tapales will make ring history if he annexes the WBC and WBO 122-pound belts t…

Fri, 14 Apr 2023

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Trainer reveals Tapales adjustment

Newly-crowned super WBA and IBF superbantamweight champion Marlon Tapales was stunned by two jolting left straights from Murodjon Akhmadalie…

Tue, 11 Apr 2023

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Do-or-die for Tapales

The chance of a lifetime has come for Marlon Tapales and it’s a dream he’s worked hard to come true. Two belts will be on the line when Tapa…

Sun, 09 Apr 2023

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Who is Murodjon?

Former WBO bantamweight champion Marlon Tapales of Tubod, Lanao del Norte, has a golden opportunity to claim two belts when he battles super…

Sun, 09 Apr 2023

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Eumir opens Olympic door

Although Tokyo Olympic middleweight boxing bronze medalist Eumir Marcial isn’t fighting in the coming SEA Games, he’s not closing the door o…

Fri, 31 Mar 2023

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Gathering of champions

It was a night of fireworks and glitter at Okada Manila last Saturday. A seven-fight program provided the fireworks in a “Blow By Blow” tele…

Thu, 30 Mar 2023

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This can’t be serious

Believe it or not, a promotions company called Misfits Boxing is spreading the word that Floyd Mayweather, Jr. and Manny Pacquiao will be ba…

Mon, 20 Mar 2023

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Boxing guru still slugging

Lito Mondejar has been involved in the boxing business for over half a century and now at 87, he’s still slugging it out. The fabled L&M Gym…

Sun, 19 Mar 2023

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Iceman strikes in Lagao

Presco Carcosia survived a flash knockdown in the first round and stayed busy the rest of the way to eke out a split decision over Arnel Bac…

Wed, 15 Mar 2023

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Pacquiao plans international MPBL

GAB chairman Atty. Richard Clarin (L) talks to Manny Pacquiao (R) in General Santos City. Eight-division world boxing champion Manny Pacquia…

Mon, 13 Mar 2023