The Dean's List

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What’s the IOC waiting for?

The IOC remains in denial that the coronavirus pandemic will force a decision to postpone the Tokyo Olympics scheduled to start on July 24. …

Sun, 22 Mar 2020

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Marvin vows to bounce back

John Marvin (right) in action for the British Army (photo from England Boxing through Boxing News, London)"> Lightheavyweight contender John…

Sat, 21 Mar 2020

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Stay home to stay safe

It’s heartening to know that the world has come together to battle a common enemy. There is a virtual ceasefire in the firefights that have …

Sat, 21 Mar 2020

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Back to camp for Jerwin

IBF superflyweight champion Jerwin Ancajas with trainer/manager Joven Jimenez and MP Promotions head Sean Gibbons. IBF superflyweight champi…

Fri, 20 Mar 2020

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Casimero in Vegas but fight off

WBO bantamweight champion JohnRiel Casimero landed in Las Vegas last Sunday after training for a month with Mexican strength/conditioning co…

Wed, 18 Mar 2020

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Magsayo redirects career with Manny

Sen. Manny Pacquiao with Mark Magsayo and MP Promotions head Sean Gibbons. Hard-hitting featherweight Mark Magsayo has put his boxing career…

Tue, 17 Mar 2020

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Concussion wouldn’t stop Marcial

Marcial. Now it can be told. After Eumir Marcial stopped Mongolia’s Byamba Otgonbaatar in the quarterfinals of the Asia/Oceania Olympic Qual…

Sun, 15 Mar 2020

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It’s not over for Nesthy

Nesthy Petecio. AIBA world women’s featherweight champion Nesthy Petecio was touted to easily nail an Olympic slot at the recently-concluded…

Sat, 14 Mar 2020

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Ancajas awaits IBF go-signal

The date and venue are set for IBF superflyweight champion Jerwin Ancajas’ ninth title defense but until the New Jersey-based governing body…

Tue, 10 Mar 2020

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Bright future for Pamisa

Eljay Pamisa. There’s a 5-6, 15-year-old Cagayan de Oro boxer who’s touted to be a rising star and ABAP secretary-general Ed Picson is bulli…

Mon, 09 Mar 2020

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Mikey likely Manny’s next challenger

A date has been floated for super WBA welterweight champion Sen. Manny Pacquiao’s next fight and although nothing is confirmed, there appear…

Sat, 07 Mar 2020

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Is Boxing Commission necessary?

A hearing was held to discuss the merits or otherwise of two Senate bills seeking to create a Philippine Boxing and Combat Sports Commission…

Fri, 06 Mar 2020

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All or nothing for Casimero

JohnRiel Casimero (center) with (from left) Brendan Gibbons, Ting Ariosa, Pedro Roque and Memo Heredia in Miami. For WBO bantamweight champi…

Tue, 03 Mar 2020

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Three Kings cited in Elorde Awards Night

IBF superflyweight king Jerwin Ancajas, WBO bantamweight titlist JohnRiel Casimero and IBF minimumweight ruler Pedro Taduran will be honored…

Sun, 01 Mar 2020

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Champ cites Jeo’s heart

WBO superbantamweight champion Emanuel Navarrete applauded Filipino challenger Jeo Santisima’s courage in absorbing heavy punishment but nev…

Wed, 26 Feb 2020

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Outgunned Pinoy loses by TKO

Jeo Santisima was badly outgunned but never took a count as he displayed a warrior’s heart in failing to dethrone WBO superbantamweight cham…

Mon, 24 Feb 2020

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Fight won’t go distance, says Aldeguer

ALA Boxing CEO Michael Aldeguer expects a knockout ending in the WBO superbantamweight title fight between defending champion Emanuel Navarr…

Sun, 23 Feb 2020

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Suarez back to pro ranks

Charly Suarez. Rio Olympian Charly Suarez has returned to professional boxing after claiming his third Southeast Asian Games gold medal last…

Fri, 21 Feb 2020

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Will Santisima’s chin hold up?

Santisima and Roach in Los Angeles. The odds are so lopsided that anyone who bets for ALA fighter Jeo Santisima to dethrone WBO superbantamw…

Thu, 20 Feb 2020

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Two fights for Manny this year?

A plan is now being worked out for super WBA welterweight champion Sen. Manny Pacquiao to fight two more years with three or four bouts on t…

Wed, 19 Feb 2020