Articles by Joaquin Henson

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No holiday break for Magsayo

Roach at Magsayo's corner. There’s still a lot to learn in the gym for WBC/IBF No. 4 featherweight contender Mark Magsayo who’s fresh from a…

Wed, 07 Oct 2020

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Magsayo stays on course

L-R: Magsayo, Roach and Somodio. Highly-touted featherweight contender Mark (Magnifico) Magsayo went through the wringer in pounding out a s…

Mon, 05 Oct 2020

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Magsayo’s coming out party

WBC No. 4 featherweight Mark Magsayo may be a win or two away from fighting for a world title and he’s not taking any chances against Mexica…

Sun, 04 Oct 2020

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Part-Pinoy twins in Magsayo undercard

Barrientes twins pose with Gervonta Davis (C). Part-Filipino twin featherweight boxers Angel and Chavez Barrientes will see action in separa…

Sat, 03 Oct 2020

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Ancajas can’t wait for next fight

IBF superflyweight champion Jerwin Ancajas left Manila for Los Angeles yesterday morning with manager/trainer Joven Jimenez and assistant tr…

Thu, 01 Oct 2020

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No problem for Casimero

WBO bantamweight champion JohnRiel Casimero put his act on full display in his first US pay-per-view appearance and called out the big names…

Mon, 28 Sep 2020

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For the record

The WBO bantamweight title fight between defending champion JohnRiel Casimero of Ormoc City and Ghanaian Duke Micah in Connecticut this morn…

Sun, 27 Sep 2020

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Casimero picked over Micah

WBO bantamweight champion JohnRiel Casimero is a solid 7-1 favorite to dispose of unbeaten Ghanaian challenger Duke Micah in their scheduled…

Sun, 27 Sep 2020

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Casimero locked and loaded

JohnRiel Casimero (left) and MP Promotions head Sean Gibbons. WBO bantamweight champion JohnRiel Casimero is in Connecticut where he’ll take…

Fri, 25 Sep 2020

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Magsayo awaits new foe

Magsayo (L) with trainer Freddie Roach. IBF No. 4 featherweight Mark Magsayo will face a still unidentified opponent at the Microsoft Theate…

Wed, 16 Sep 2020

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Bones to work Casimero’s corner

Former WBA superbantamweight champion Clarence (Bones) Adams will be the chief second in WBO bantamweight titleholder JohnRiel Casimero’s co…

Sat, 12 Sep 2020

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Jerwin all out for Lakers

Ancajas. IBF superflyweight champion Jerwin Ancajas has been a LeBron James fan since the Chosen One was an NBA rookie with the Cleveland Ca…

Thu, 10 Sep 2020

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Ancajas defers move to bantam

Ancajas (C) takes a selfie with Jimenez (L) and Gibbons (R) IBF superflyweight champion Jerwin Ancajas is in no hurry to move up to the bant…

Wed, 02 Sep 2020

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Relief in boxing distress

Giemel Magramo (C) with Liza (L) and Johnny Elorde. The pandemic has jeopardized WBO No. 1 flyweight contender Giemel Magramo’s bid to fight…

Thu, 27 Aug 2020

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60 days before Marcial fights

Eumir Marcial (aiming) in airsoft games with Jerwin Ancajas. Tokyo Olympic middleweight boxing qualifier Eumir Marcial can fly to the US any…

Wed, 26 Aug 2020

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It’s make or break for Magsayo

Magsayo (L) and Haro (R). IBF No. 4 and WBC No. 5 featherweight contender Mark Magsayo could’ve signed for a world title crack on Sept. 19 b…

Tue, 25 Aug 2020

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End of an Era: ALA Bows Out

Michael Aldeguer (L) receives an award from the WBO. The fabled ALA Boxing stable is down for the count with chief TV backer ABS-CBN’s closu…

Thu, 20 Aug 2020

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Casimero foe unveiled

MP Promotions head Sean Gibbons yesterday ended speculation on who will challenge WBO bantamweight champion JohnRiel Casimero in Connecticut…

Tue, 18 Aug 2020

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Casimero sets title defense

There’s no turning back for WBO bantamweight champion JohnRiel Casimero. A unification showdown with super WBA/IBF titlist Naoya Inoue was s…

Mon, 17 Aug 2020

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Bridges of compassion

Robert Bridges. Social media trendsetter and author Ken Poirot once said “build a bridge by extending your hand.” It’s an appropriate quote …

Wed, 12 Aug 2020

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