The Dean's List

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Abainza got it right

International referee and judge Silvestre Abainza surely knows his boxing. Abainza, 65, is a licensed WBA official with over 100 world title…

Fri, 04 Jan 2019

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Advice for Manny----don't give Broner confidence

In more than 30 years of involvement in the fight game, Las Vegas-based international matchmaker Sean Gibbons is considered an expert and an…

Tue, 01 Jan 2019

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Big year coming for Ancajas

IBF superflyweight champion Jerwin Ancajas isn?t taking a break during the holidays. He?s busy training at the Survival Camp in Magallanes, …

Sun, 30 Dec 2018

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Big year coming for Ancajas

IBF superflyweight champion Jerwin Ancajas isn?t taking a break during the holidays. He?s busy training at the Survival Camp in Magallanes, …

Sun, 30 Dec 2018

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Nietes out for fourth title

Former WBO minimumweight, WBO lightflyweight and IBF flyweight champion Donnie Nietes is shooting for a fourth title but in the way of achie…

Fri, 28 Dec 2018

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Different styles for Manny sparring

Three sparmates took on WBA welterweight champion Sen. Manny Pacquiao in a total of eight rounds last Christmas Day as training stepped up f…

Fri, 28 Dec 2018

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Manny's fight on ESPN5, GMA-7, cable

Former two-time world boxing champion Gerry Penalosa said the other day he has negotiated with ESPN5 and GMA-7 for the WBA welterweight titl…

Thu, 27 Dec 2018

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Pro boxing yearender: Bright outlook for Pinoy pugs

With WBA welterweight champion Sen. Manny Pacquiao leading the charge, Philippine men?s boxing is enjoying a golden renaissance as 2018 come…

Wed, 26 Dec 2018

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Interest up for Manny bout

With WBA welterweight champion Sen. Manny Pacquiao?s first title defense against challenger Adrien Broner only a few weeks away, plans are b…

Tue, 25 Dec 2018

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At 40, Manny's more positive than ever

WBA welterweight champion Sen. Manny Pacquiao turns 40 today but who?s counting? The MP bandwagon keeps rolling and there?s no telling when …

Mon, 17 Dec 2018

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Lomachenko not invincible

The man heralded as the world?s best pound-for-pound boxer today didn?t look too invincible against Jose Pedraza of Puerto Rico in a WBA/WBO…

Tue, 11 Dec 2018

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Barriga to train overseas?

There?s a possibility that minimumweight contender Mark Anthony Barriga will train either in Sydney under Todd Makelim or in Las Vegas where…

Fri, 07 Dec 2018

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Manny can't underestimate Broner

Strength and conditioning coach Justin Fortune said yesterday WBA welterweight champion Sen. Manny Pacquiao can?t afford to underestimate ch…

Thu, 06 Dec 2018

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WBA opens door for Barriga

LOS ANGELES. WBA president Gilberto Jesus Mendoza?s advisor Oliver Gomez said the other day he will recommend Mark Anthony Barriga to be rat…

Wed, 05 Dec 2018

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Born to be Wilder

LOS ANGELES. The Staples Center was packed to the rafters to signal the return of the heavyweights to center stage of world boxing and the l…

Tue, 04 Dec 2018

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Roach excited to work with Manny again

LOS ANGELES. Freddie Roach said the other day he can?t wait to work with WBA welterweight champion Sen. Manny Pacquiao again after a nearly …

Tue, 04 Dec 2018

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Garcia predicts Barriga will be champ

LOS ANGELES. It?s not the end of the world for Mark Anthony Barriga who lost to Mexico?s Carlos Licona via a split 12-round decision for the…

Tue, 04 Dec 2018

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Barriga says "I'll be back"

LOS ANGELES. Even as the outcome stung like a low blow, Mark Anthony Barriga said he?s not about to question the split 12-round decision tha…

Mon, 03 Dec 2018

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Staying busy is key

LOS ANGELES. In a fight that?s more than likely to go the distance, Mark Anthony Barriga must let his hands go and stay busy if he hopes to …

Sun, 02 Dec 2018

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Donaire advises Barriga to fight smart

LOS ANGELES. WBA/WBC diamond bantamweight champion Nonito Donaire, Jr. stood face-to-face with Mark Anthony Barriga last Friday and gave him…

Sun, 02 Dec 2018