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Magsayo to meet WBC head in Mexico

Newly-crowned WBC featherweight champion Mark Magsayo is scheduled to meet WBC president Mauricio Sulaiman at the governing body’s head offi…

Mon, 07 Feb 2022

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Mitra dismayed by WBA

GAB chairman Abraham Mitra. GAB chairman Baham Mitra is lacing up the gloves to face the WBA in behalf of prejudiced Filipino fighters and h…

Mon, 07 Feb 2022

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Averting a hijack

Mark Magsayo admitted that at the end of his WBC featherweight title fight against defending champion Gary Russell, Jr. in Atlantic City las…

Thu, 27 Jan 2022

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What’s next for Magsayo?

Now that the WBC featherweight title belt is safely around his waist, Mark Magsayo isn’t in a hurry to make his first defense or try to unif…

Wed, 26 Jan 2022

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Magsayo’s secret sparmates

L-R: Jerwin Ancajas, Sean Gibbons and Mark Magsayo. It’s usual practice to reveal who a fighter’s sparmates are in preparing for a big bout …

Tue, 25 Jan 2022

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Dream comes true for Magsayo

Magsayo kisses the WBC belt he wrested from Russell. It’s what he’d dreamed of since turning pro in 2013 and now, Mark Magsayo is the new WB…

Mon, 24 Jan 2022

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Magsayo to defy odds?

The odds are against Mark Magsayo dethroning WBC featherweight champion Gary Russell, Jr. in their title clash in Atlantic City this morning…

Sun, 23 Jan 2022

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Bornea waits for Jerwin’s next move

Unbeaten Jade Bornea of General Santos City via Arakan, Cotabato del Norte, earned a mandatory shot at IBF superflyweight champion Jerwin An…

Sat, 22 Jan 2022

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Magsayo ready for Russell

Mark Magsayo’s dream of fighting for the world title comes true at the Borgata Hotel Casino and Spa in Atlantic City, New Jersey, tonight (t…

Sat, 22 Jan 2022

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Tragedy of being Ugas

It’s not Yordenis Ugas’ fault that he’s Yordenis Ugas. The Cuban can’t seem to get respect even after beating Manny Pacquiao at the T-Mobile…

Thu, 13 Jan 2022

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Weight no issue for Magsayo

Mark Magsayo. The nutritionist who got Hidilyn Diaz ready for last year’s Tokyo Olympics will leave for the US today to join undefeated Mark…

Wed, 12 Jan 2022

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Waiting for Godot?

Vic Saludar (L) and Erick Rosa during their world title fight last week in the Dominican Republic. The case of dethroned regular WBA minimum…

Tue, 28 Dec 2021

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Unbeaten foe for Ancajas?

The search for IBF superflyweight champion Jerwin Ancajas’ next challenger may be coming to an end as a reliable source revealed yesterday t…

Wed, 22 Dec 2021

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Donaire predicts Gaballo future champ

WBC bantamweight champion Nonito Donaire, Jr. said yesterday Reymart Gaballo will become a world titleholder someday soon. Donaire knocked o…

Mon, 20 Dec 2021

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WBO clarifies no title eliminator

Nietes (R) tangles with Jimenez in Dubai. WBO Asia-Pacific chairman Leon Panoncillo said yesterday the recent Donnie Nietes-Norbelto Jimenez…

Sat, 18 Dec 2021

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‘Lucky punch’ ends Paradero’s bid

Paradero at the wake of his father two weeks ago. Bukidnon challenger Roberto (Inggo) Paradero will wait for another chance to drape a world…

Fri, 17 Dec 2021

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GAB open to aid Casimero

Casimero. GAB chairman Baham Mitra said yesterday the agency is open to assist WBO bantamweight champion JohnRiel Casimero who will be strip…

Wed, 15 Dec 2021

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Manny plans more incentives for athletes

Sen, Manny Pacquiao said the other day he intends to raise incentives for athletes who bring honor to the country by winning medals in the O…

Tue, 14 Dec 2021

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Family affair

It was like a family get-together for the Donaires at the Dignity Health Sports Park in Carson City, Los Angeles Country, last Saturday nigh…

Tue, 14 Dec 2021

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Donaire shines brightly in night of fireworks

WBC bantamweight champion Nonito Donaire, Jr. didn’t hold back in facing countryman Reymart Gaballo and used his vaunted left hook, this tim…

Mon, 13 Dec 2021