The Dean's List

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GOAT debate in boxing

In the book “How To Be The Greatest Like Muhammad Ali,” writer and sports commentator Steve Dawson listed five fighters whom he thought coul…

Thu, 25 Sep 2025

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Vayson rues coach’s decision

INDIO, California. Challenger Jayson Vayson disagreed with his coach Allan Alegria’s decision to throw in the towel at 1:41 of the seventh r…

Mon, 22 Sep 2025

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“Thrilla” card takes shape

Melvin Jerusalem headlines 'Thrilla' card on Oct. 29. The “Thrilla In Manila” golden anniversary card is close to finalization with 11 fight…

Thu, 18 Sep 2025

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Vayson aims to make history

LAS VEGAS. Jayson Vayson got the surprise of his life when manager Brico Santig cancelled his fight against Regie Suganob two months ago for…

Thu, 18 Sep 2025

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Smarts over power

Mexico’s living legend Saul (Canelo) Alvarez was heavily favored to bludgeon Terence Crawford in their epic showdown at the Allegiant Stadiu…

Tue, 16 Sep 2025

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Crawford to defy odds?

It could be a case of Terence Crawford biting more than he can chew. He’s moving up two divisions to challenge Mexico’s Saul (Canelo) Alvare…

Sun, 14 Sep 2025

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ABAP feels WB’s growing pains

Marcus Manalo. ABAP secretary-general Marcus Manalo said yesterday a hiccup on the administrative side of newly-IOC recognized international…

Wed, 10 Sep 2025

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Who is Nico Walsh?

There is a serious move to include middleweight Nico Walsh on the “Thrilla In Manila” commemoration card at the Smart Araneta Coliseum on Oc…

Sun, 07 Sep 2025

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Boxers swing into action

The Philippine team was reduced to six fighters with Ofelia Magno scratched from the women’s 48kg lineup due to lack of time to confirm resu…

Fri, 05 Sep 2025

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Spicing up “Thrilla” card

It looks like at least 13 fights will be on the bill for the “Thrilla In Manila” 50th anniversary commemoration at the Smart Araneta Coliseu…

Thu, 04 Sep 2025

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Pacman back into full-time boxing

Take it from MP Promotions head Sean Gibbons. Hall of Famer Manny Pacquiao is back into full-time boxing. And it’s not only as a fighter but…

Tue, 02 Sep 2025

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Paalam leads ABAP team in Liverpool

Tokyo Olympic silver medalist Carlo Paalam leads a seven-strong ABAP lineup at the World Boxing Championships in the M&S Bank Arena, Liverpo…

Mon, 01 Sep 2025

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Pacman sets ‘Thrilla’ commemoration

Boxing Hall of Famer Manny Pacquiao is setting the stage for the commemoration of the “Thrilla In Manila” on its 50th anniversary with a blo…

Sun, 31 Aug 2025

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Vayson vies for WBA/WBO titles

If Jayson Vayson dethrones WBA/WBO minimumweight champion Oscar Collazo of Puerto Rico in their scheduled 12-round bout at the Fantasy Sprin…

Thu, 28 Aug 2025

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Llover nears IBF title shot

Fresh from disposing of former two-time world champion Luis Concepcion, unbeaten IBF No. 8 bantamweight Kenneth (Lover Boy) Llover is now a …

Tue, 19 Aug 2025

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All or nothing for Jerwin

Former IBF superflyweight champion Jerwin Ancajas is blasting his way to secure a shot at another world title and MP Promotions head Sean Gi…

Mon, 04 Aug 2025

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Italian next for Magsayo?

Magsayo (R) connects with a short left at Mata. Newly-crowned WBC Continental Americas superfeatherweight champion Mark Magsayo may be up ag…

Thu, 24 Jul 2025

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Marcial to focus on pros

Marcial (R) throws a right against Joseph. Eumir Marcial said yesterday he’s unsure to fight in the SEA Games this December with his focus l…

Wed, 23 Jul 2025

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Hurting inside

The verdict was like a stab straight into MP Promotions head Sean Gibbons’ heart. For four years, Gibbons dreamed of Manny Pacquiao returnin…

Tue, 22 Jul 2025

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Barrios lucky to keep title

Lady Luck continued to smile on WBC welterweight champion Mario Barrios as he has now retained his title twice in a row by escaping without …

Mon, 21 Jul 2025