The Dean's List

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Why doubt the authority himself?

Manny Pacquiao is in a unique position as a reigning world boxing champion and a Senator. A few years ago, he came up with a proposal in the…

Fri, 28 May 2021

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Why is Spence called the Truth?

The man whom super WBA welterweight champion Sen. Manny Pacquiao will face in Las Vegas on Aug. 21 is called the Truth. Why isn’t exactly cl…

Thu, 27 May 2021

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All about timing

The news that super WBA welterweight champion-in-recess Sen. Manny Pacquiao would fight WBC/IBF ruler Errol Spence in Las Vegas on Aug. 21 c…

Wed, 26 May 2021

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Manny says ‘I’m stronger, faster’

It was early yesterday morning, at about 5:30 Manila time, when Sen. Manny Pacquiao declared he’s stronger and faster than WBC/IBF welterwei…

Sun, 23 May 2021

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Eumir’s journey to Tokyo

Marcial (L) in Zamboanga. With two months to go before the start of the Tokyo Olympics, middleweight boxing qualifier Eumir Marcial finds hi…

Wed, 19 May 2021

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The first Tokyo Olympics

In July, Tokyo is scheduled to host its second Olympics under circumstances extremely different from when Japan’s premier city staged the Su…

Tue, 18 May 2021

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Donaire stronger than ever

Nonito Donaire, Jr. (left) and trainer Tony Diaz. Nonito Donaire, Jr. expects to be stronger than ever with Mexican mixed martial arts guru …

Mon, 17 May 2021

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Is Floyd up for Manny rematch?

Floyd Mayweather is back in the gym, training for a “special exhibition” with YouTube crackpot Logan Paul over eight rounds at the 75,000-se…

Sun, 16 May 2021

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Don’t forget Gaballo

It’s crowded at the top of the bantamweight division in pro boxing with four world champions actively jockeying for pole position as the ult…

Fri, 14 May 2021

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Petecio opens Olympic drive

Petecio. AIBA world featherweight champion Nesthy Petecio of Davao del Sur starts the ball rolling in the Philippine boxing team’s Olympic c…

Thu, 06 May 2021

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Paradero scares off foe

Robert Paradero (C). Bukidnon contender Robert (Inggo) Paradero was supposed to face Thembelani Okolo for the vacant World Boxing Federation…

Fri, 30 Apr 2021

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Perils of boxing in South Africa

Christian Araneta fought in South Africa last weekend. In the history of pro boxing involving Filipinos in South Africa, the alarming trend …

Tue, 27 Apr 2021

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Casimero to feast on Cuban

Arroz a la Cubana is a popular rice dish among Filipinos and MP Promotions head Sean Gibbons said yesterday WBO bantamweight champion JohnRi…

Sat, 24 Apr 2021

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Marcial returns home

Marcial. Olympic middleweight qualifier Eumir Marcial is scheduled to arrive in Manila on a Philippine Airlines flight from Los Angeles earl…

Tue, 20 Apr 2021

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Champ in the making

Magic Mike Plania. There are 31 Filipinos in the rosters of champions and top 10 contenders of the world’s most prestigious governing bodies…

Fri, 16 Apr 2021

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IBF head lauds Ancajas

Ancajas (L) and IBF president Daryl Peoples. No less than IBF president Daryl Peoples has acknowledged that IBF superflyweight champion Jerw…

Thu, 15 Apr 2021

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Aro credited for Ancajas’ condition

Aro (L) and Ancajas. IBF superflyweight champion Jerwin Ancajas never had weight issues in preparing for his ninth title defense against Mex…

Wed, 14 Apr 2021

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Ancajas ready for bigger game

It took IBF superflyweight champion Jerwin Ancajas nine title defenses to finally gain the respect of the boxing cognoscenti but the recogni…

Mon, 12 Apr 2021

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Respect is Ancajas' motivation

Jerwin Ancajas at Friday's weighin in Uncasville, CT. IBF superflyweight champion Jerwin Ancajas is determined to deliver a strong message t…

Sat, 10 Apr 2021

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Donaire, Dasmariñas in world title bids

Donaire (L) and Dasmariñas. Two Filipinos are lined up to fight for world titles as Nonito Donaire, Jr. takes on WBC bantamweight champion N…

Wed, 07 Apr 2021