Articles by Joaquin Henson

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ABAP builds up for new year

Marcus Manalo. ABAP secretary-general Marcus Manalo said yesterday the national pool of 43 is taking a break from joining competitions until…

Sat, 04 Jan 2025

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OCA backs Asian Boxing

The Olympic Council of Asia (OCA) has officially recognized the newly-organized Asian Boxing as the accredited supervisor of the sport at th…

Thu, 02 Jan 2025

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Golden plans for ‘Thrilla’ tribute

A date has been set for the 50th anniversary celebration of the “Thrilla In Manila” and the goal is to stage a star-studded show, highlighte…

Thu, 02 Jan 2025

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Following in Garcia’s footsteps

Marcial (L) and Mindoro (R). Ceferino Garcia remains the only Filipino ever to reign as world middleweight boxing champion and ruled from 19…

Wed, 01 Jan 2025

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Vargas named to Asian body

Ricky Vargas. ABAP chairman Ricky Vargas was recently named to join a high-powered Board of the interim Asian Boxing that is affiliated with…

Tue, 31 Dec 2024

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Three in line for title bids

L-R: Suganob, Suarez and Araneta. Three Filipino No. 1 contenders are in line for world boxing mandatory title shots with five more creeping…

Fri, 27 Dec 2024

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All or nothing for Magsayo

MP Promotions head Sean Gibbons knows it’s an all-or-nothing deal for WBC No. 2 superfeatherweight Mark Magsayo as he can’t afford to lose h…

Sat, 21 Dec 2024

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Magsayo, Suarez chase dreams

The superfeatherweight or junior lightweight division has been a favorite stomping ground for Filipino fighters. It’s the weight class where…

Fri, 13 Dec 2024

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Andales steals ‘Blow By Blow’ show

There were two Philippine Boxing Federation (PBF) championship fights on the “Blow By Blow” card at the Barangay Ramon Magsaysay covered cou…

Tue, 03 Dec 2024

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Taduran defense in limbo

IBF minimumweight champion Pedro Taduran would rather face super WBA/WBO titlist Oscar Collazo of Puerto Rico in a unification showdown than…

Tue, 26 Nov 2024

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Dasmariñas coming on strong

Dasmariñas. Michael Dasmariñas made his mark in boxing history as one of Naoya Inoue’s victims and it’s a stain that drives him to keep figh…

Fri, 08 Nov 2024

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Teacher’s pet is world champ

IBF minimumweight champion Pedro Taduran is a certified teacher’s pet. His wife Mary Joy is a Grade One elementary school teacher in Cabuyao…

Sat, 26 Oct 2024

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Controversy in title fight

There were apparent slip-ups in the 12th and last round of the close fight featuring Giemel Magramo against Judy Flores for the vacant Orien…

Thu, 24 Oct 2024

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ABAP in full swing

It’s back to the battlefield for ABAP as a five-strong team will represent the country at the U19 World Boxing Championships over 10 weight …

Thu, 17 Oct 2024

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Jerwin, Eumir to headline big card

Plans are underway to stage a blockbuster boxing card featuring Tokyo Olympic bronze medalist Eumir Marcial in the main event and former IBF…

Tue, 01 Oct 2024

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Melvin’s next defense in Japan?

WBC minimumweight champion Melvin Jerusalem took care of business in retaining the 105-pound crown on his first defense against previously u…

Wed, 25 Sep 2024

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‘Active rest’ for Suarez

There’s no stopping Charly Suarez’ bandwagon as the newly-crowned WBO International superfeatherweight champion will take a brief “active re…

Tue, 24 Sep 2024

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Not a battle but a war

Mimumweight champion Melvin Jerusalem that he’ll win their scheduled 12-round title bout at the Mandaluyong City College gym tonight. They’r…

Sun, 22 Sep 2024

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Ancajas homecoming long overdue

It’s been eight years since former IBF superflyweight champion Jerwin Ancajas fought at home and attempting a bold comeback after losing thr…

Sun, 22 Sep 2024

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Suarez unfazed by switch

WBO No. 3/IBF No. 5 superfeatherweight Charly Suarez wasn’t surprised that Andres Cortez backed out of their scheduled 10-round fight at the…

Fri, 20 Sep 2024

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