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ABAP squad rates 7 of 10

ABAP secretary-general Ed Picson yesterday commended the Philippine team for its gutsy showing at the recent Asian Boxing Confederation (ASB…

Sun, 28 Apr 2019

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Thurman likely next Manny foe

It appears that ?super? WBA welterweight champion Keith Thurman will be the next opponent of ?regular? WBA titleholder Manny Pacquiao and th…

Sat, 27 Apr 2019

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Ain't no losing, says Donaire

Donaire with his trainer Kenny Adams. Nonito Donaire, Jr. isn?t taking any chances against late substitute opponent Stephon Young and will g…

Sat, 27 Apr 2019

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Abnett upbeat on semis chances

Ian Clark Bautista (R). ABAP coaching consultant Don Abnett is optimistic that the three Philippine fighters will win their semifinal bouts …

Thu, 25 Apr 2019

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Disqualification or TKO?

In a bizarre ending, former Manny Pacquiao sparmate Amir Khan surrendered after taking a low blow from defending WBO welterweight champion T…

Wed, 24 Apr 2019

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3 ABAP pugs assured of medals

Ian Clark Bautista. Three Philippine fighters are guaranteed a bronze medal at the 36-nation 30th Asian Boxing Confederation (ASBC) Champion…

Wed, 24 Apr 2019

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Casimero to resolve issues

Newly-crowned interim WBO bantamweight champion Johnriel Casimero has managerial and promotional issues to resolve but advisor Sean Gibbons …

Tue, 23 Apr 2019

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Casimero subdues Mexican for interim WBO title

Johnriel Casimero didn?t risk going the distance and avoided what could?ve been a highway robbery by stopping Mexico?s No. 1 contender Ricar…

Mon, 22 Apr 2019

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All or nothing for Casimero

Former IBF lightflyweight and flyweight champion Johnriel Casimero of Ormoc City takes on Tijuana?s Ricardo Espinoza in a scheduled 12-round…

Sun, 21 Apr 2019

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Aussie coach picks Olympic hopefuls

Don Albert. ABAP coaching consultant Don Abnett of Australia said the other day he has his eye on at least four boxers in the national pool …

Wed, 17 Apr 2019

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Perseverance pays off for Dante

Dante (R) connects with a right against Koura. Bohol journeyman Lito Dante had won only three of his last seven outings when he climbed the …

Tue, 16 Apr 2019

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Adams gives Tete no chance

Nonito Donaire, Jr. (left) and trainer Kenny Adams. Former US Olympic coach Kenny Adams yesterday declined to predict the round where ?super…

Mon, 15 Apr 2019

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Two Pinoy shoo-ins for SEAG boxing

Eumir Marcial. Only middleweight Eumir Marcial and lightheavyweight John Marvin are assured of slots in the Philippine boxing team that will…

Sun, 14 Apr 2019

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Garcia to prove worth against Manny

If former WBC welterweight and WBA/WBC superlightweight champion Danny Garcia hopes to hit the jackpot with a fight against WBA welterweight…

Wed, 10 Apr 2019

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Cuello on track for title shot

Denver Cuello. After undergoing two shoulder surgeries and a stem cell procedure, one-time WBC minimumweight title challenger Denver Cuello …

Mon, 08 Apr 2019

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Arizala stable, awaits bone replant

Renerio Arizala (left) and Hall of Fame boxing trainer Freddie Roach. It appears that the worst is over for stricken Masbate featherweight b…

Sat, 06 Apr 2019

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Arizala recovers from surgery

Arizala. Masbate featherweight boxer Renerio Arizala endured a 3 1/2 hour surgery in a Yokohama hospital where doctors bore a hole through h…

Wed, 03 Apr 2019

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Donaire confident of beating Tete

WBA bantamweight champion Nonito Donaire, Jr. said yesterday he?ll do what it takes to take down IBF titlist Zolani Tete in their scheduled …

Mon, 01 Apr 2019

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GAB vows no feeding into lion's den

Abraham Mitra. GAB chairman Abraham Mitra made it clear in his remarks at the recent Elorde Awards Night that the government agency is deter…

Sat, 30 Mar 2019

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Spence out of picture?

WBA welterweight champion Sen. Manny Pacquiao?s chief trainer Buboy Fernandez said the other day he prefers former WBC welterweight and WBA/…

Thu, 28 Mar 2019