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PBA, MPBL in unity talks

MPBL chairman Sen. Manny Pacquiao reiterated that the 31-team league has no plans to turn pro and will retain its amateur status as a haven …

Tue, 27 Aug 2019

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Casimero vows no more weight woes

Interim WBO bantamweight champion Johnriel Casimero downplayed his battle with the scales shortly after dismantling Mexican challenger Cesar…

Mon, 26 Aug 2019

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Tough test for Penalosa

Gerry and Carlo Penalosa (right). Carlo Penalosa is next in line to uphold the family tradition of boxing champions and he?s determined to f…

Sun, 25 Aug 2019

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'Bunso' to carry Elorde flag

From left to right, Ronel Sumalpong, April Jay Abne. Gerry Penalosa, Aljum Pelesio and Lienard Sarcon. Ronel Sumalpong, 22, is the youngest …

Sat, 24 Aug 2019

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Abandoned son out for recognition

A 19-year-old southpaw from Davao City is fighting for the Ultimate Boxing Series (UBS) bantamweight title at the TV5 studios in Novaliches …

Fri, 23 Aug 2019

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Abandoned son out for recognition

A 19-year-old southpaw from Davao City is fighting for the Ultimate Boxing Series (UBS) bantamweight title at the TV5 studios in Novaliches …

Fri, 23 Aug 2019

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Is Casimero a changed man?

Casimero. Interim WBO bantamweight champion Johnriel Casimero is an enigma. He is as mysterious as he is puzzling. Throughout his pro boxing…

Wed, 21 Aug 2019

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Ancajas waits for foe to step up

It?s getting more and more difficult for MP Promotions head Sean Gibbons to lock in an opponent for IBF superflyweight champion Jerwin Ancaj…

Tue, 20 Aug 2019

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Casimero can't afford to lose

Casimero. Interim WBO bantamweight champion Johnriel Casimero is in line to challenge reigning WBO titlist Zolani Tete of South Africa but h…

Sat, 17 Aug 2019

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Ancajas to be feted in donning rites

IBF superflyweight champion Jerwin Ancajas will take a break from camp at the Naval Education and Training Command base in San Antonio, Zamb…

Fri, 16 Aug 2019

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Magramo a win away from title shot

Magramo (C) with Liza (L) and Johnny Elorder. Giemel Magramo is a win away from a crack at the IBF flyweight crown but his obstacle is a Tha…

Wed, 14 Aug 2019

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Alvarez picks Floyd over Manny in rematch

Former UFC and Bellator lightweight champion Eddie Alvarez predicts a rematch between super WBA welterweight champion Manny Pacquiao and unb…

Tue, 06 Aug 2019

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Saludar in risky Puerto Rico defense

WBO minimumweight champion Vic Saludar of Cotabato del Sur stakes his crown against mandatory challenger Wilfredo (Bimbito) Mendez in the Ba…

Sun, 04 Aug 2019

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Saludar in risky Puerto Rico defense

WBO minimumweight champion Vic Saludar of Cotabato del Sur stakes his crown against mandatory challenger Wilfredo (Bimbito) Mendez in the Ba…

Sun, 04 Aug 2019

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Noynay following in Elorde's footsteps?

Joe Noynay and manager Bebot Elorde. There are ominous signs that WBO No. 5 superfeatherweight Joe (The Jaw Breaker) Noynay is following in …

Fri, 02 Aug 2019

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Finding the next Pacquiao

There will never be another Manny Pacquiao. Not in the Philippines, not anywhere in the world. He?s in the record books as the only fighter …

Thu, 01 Aug 2019

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Who's the real monster?

Nonito Donaire, Jr. and GAB chairman Abraham Mitra. Ringstar Sports CEO Richard Schaefer downplayed Japanese superstar Naoya Inoue?s reputat…

Thu, 01 Aug 2019

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Door opens for rematch

After Floyd Mayweather, Jr.?s adviser Leonard Ellerbe declared ?zero interest? in fighting Manny Pacquiao in a rematch a week ago, it appear…

Wed, 31 Jul 2019

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Bayless explains mouthpiece issue

Referee Kenny Bayless has confirmed picking up Keith Thurman?s mouthpiece from the canvas at the end of the 10th round and bringing it back …

Mon, 29 Jul 2019

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CompuBox a guide, not a decider

CompuBox, the statistical agency specializing in counting how many punches are thrown and landed in a fight, reported that Keith Thurman?s 1…

Sun, 28 Jul 2019