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Suarez delivers as promised

It didn’t take long for Rio Olympian Charly Suarez to make good on his promise to show no mercy in halting Indonesian Defry Palulu in their …

Wed, 14 Dec 2022

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Kim inspired by Padilla

Korean referee Jang Sung Kim probably saw the recent comical video where Carlos (Sonny) Padilla claimed he “saved” Manny Pacquiao from losin…

Wed, 14 Dec 2022

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All eyes on Manny

Manny Pacquiao returns to the ring in a six-round exhibition in Goyang, a Seoul satellite city, this morning (Manila time) as the spotlight …

Sun, 11 Dec 2022

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Oscar recalls Manny bout

The Ring Magazine published a special tribute in honor of Oscar de la Hoya for its September 2022 issue and in a featured article called “Gr…

Thu, 20 Oct 2022

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Can Jade shine like a gem?

Jade Bornea. It won’t be long now before No. 1 contender Jade Bornea of Cotabato del Norte gets the chance to avenge Jerwin Ancajas’ twin lo…

Tue, 18 Oct 2022

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Jerwin sets ring return here

Ancajas. It’s been six years and 12 fights ago since former IBF superflyweight champion Jerwin Ancajas fought in a local ring but the long a…

Tue, 18 Oct 2022

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Bornea next for Martinez?

Jade Bornea. LOS ANGELES. Unbeaten Jade Bornea of Cotabato del Norte is next in line to challenge IBF superflyweight champion Fernando Marti…

Fri, 14 Oct 2022

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Manny hints of return

Retired eight-division world boxing champion Manny Pacquiao fueled speculation that he may make a serious ring comeback during a recent pres…

Fri, 14 Oct 2022

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Jerwin outgunned but unbowed

LOS ANGELES. Jerwin Ancajas fought valiantly in attempting to regain the IBF superflyweight crown that Argentine Olympian Fernando Martinez …

Mon, 10 Oct 2022

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Eumir pitches a shutout

LOS ANGELES. There was a slight hitch in Tokyo Olympic middleweight boxing bronze medalist Eumir Marcial’s dominant showing against hometown…

Mon, 10 Oct 2022

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Jerwin vows to regain title

LOS ANGELES. It won’t be easy dethroning the Argentine tough guy who took his IBF superflyweight title away in convincing fashion in Las Veg…

Sun, 09 Oct 2022

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Playing mind games

LOS ANGELES. There seems to be tension in IBF superflyweight champion Fernando Martinez’ camp. MP Promotions head Sean Gibbons said Martinez…

Sun, 09 Oct 2022

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Eumir ready to rumble

LOS ANGELES. Tokyo Olympic middleweight boxing bronze medalist Eumir Marcial brushed off Steven Pichardo’s advantage in height and experienc…

Sun, 09 Oct 2022

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Magsayo not rushing return

It’s been over a month since Mark Magsayo lost the WBC featherweight title to Mexico’s Rey Vargas on a split 12-round decision at the Alamod…

Sat, 20 Aug 2022

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Ben picks best Pinoy boxers ever

It was a difficult choice for former two-time WBA superfeatherweight champion Ben Villaflor when asked to name the best Filipino boxer ever.…

Sun, 14 Aug 2022

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Manila to host Asian boxing tilt?

Asian Boxing Confederation (ASBC) president Pichai Chunhavajira of Thailand has asked Manila to host the ASBC Elite Championships for Men an…

Sat, 13 Aug 2022

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Crack sparmates for Jerwin

Jerwin Ancajas. Former IBF superflyweight champion Jerwin Ancajas is sparring with a high-level team of fighters in preparation for his rema…

Fri, 12 Aug 2022

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World champ survives ordeal

It was a monster challenge that newly-crowned IBO flyweight champion Dave Apolinario hurdled in claiming the vacant throne via a first round…

Fri, 05 Aug 2022

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Why Villaflor retired at 23

Ben Villaflor. It’s not widely known why former WBA superfeatherweight or junior lightweight champion Ben Villaflor retired from the ring at…

Wed, 03 Aug 2022

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It’s not over for Nietes

Former four-division world champion Donnie Nietes isn’t hanging up his gloves after losing a unanimous 12-round decision to defending WBO su…

Sat, 16 Jul 2022