Tuesday, 25 August 2026 · Philippines

Francisco Salazar

148 articles published

Articles by Francisco Salazar

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Mathebula a tall order for Donaire

Although Nonito Donaire is considered one of the best fighters at 122 pounds today, his goal is to one day conquer the division. That will b…

Sun, 08 Jul 2012
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Canelo who? Ortiz focused on Lopez

The bright lights of Las Vegas. A significant payday. Headlining a pay per view card. These are all aspiring goals that most fighters aim to…

Fri, 22 Jun 2012
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Andre Ward talks about finest moment

Andre Ward may not be the fastest or the strongest fighter today. He may not be mobbed by thousands, even hundreds of boxing fans if he were…

Sat, 31 Dec 2011
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Sergio Martinez? nose not broken

Rumors of Sergio Martinez breaking his nose during his 11th round stoppage victory over Darren Barker are false, Cicilio Flores told Fightne…

Thu, 06 Oct 2011
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Dinner with Sergio Martinez

Sergio Martinez considers his recent success a catch-22. Within the last three years, he has captured world title belts in two weight classe…

Fri, 12 Aug 2011
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Rodela returns to ring on Friday

After a disappointing draw in his last fight, lightweight David Rodela of Oxnard hopes to rebound with a victory on Friday night. Rodela wil…

Sun, 24 Apr 2011
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Rios to challenge Acosta

Unbeaten lightweight Brandon Rios will fight for his first world title on Saturday, February 26th. However, it will not be against WBC champ…

Tue, 21 Dec 2010
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Margarito: I?m very disappointed

?I am very disappointed by their decision,? said former world champion Antonio Margarito upon leaving the California State Athletic Commissi…

Fri, 20 Aug 2010
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Bradley takes fight at 147

Junior welterweight world champion wanted to clear his intentions behind his June 19th bout against unbeaten welterweight Luis Carlos Abregu…

Sat, 27 Mar 2010
Pacquiao, Diaz Beach Party
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Pacquiao, Diaz Beach Party

There are times when press conferences have attention taken away from the actual participants in fighters. Promoters, trainers, or members o…

Thu, 26 Jun 2008
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It's Ponce De Leon's turn!

While Super Bantamweights Israel Vazquez, Rafael Marquez, and Celestino Caballero received most of the attention last week, fellow 122 pound…

Sat, 11 Aug 2007
Pacquiao: It'll be a good fight!
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Pacquiao: It'll be a good fight!

Before the night of November 15th, 2003, the marquee at the Alamodome in San Antonio, TX, had an unknown Manny Pacquiao beneath the name of …

Thu, 12 Apr 2007
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Cards added wrong, Barrera wins

A mistake in the addition of the scorecards resulted in Saturday's Marco Antonio Barrera-Rocky Juarez being announced to the Staples Center …

Sun, 21 May 2006
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Darchinyan KOs Gabi!

IBF flyweight champion Vic Darchinyan's advantage in punching power propelled him to a eighth round TKO over Diosdado Gabi Friday night at t…

Sat, 04 Mar 2006
Gabi gets his title shot
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Gabi gets his title shot

Diosdado Gabi has aspirations of taking over the flyweight division to provide for a better tomorrow for his family. Gabi hopes to wrestle t…

Sat, 04 Mar 2006
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Bautista added to Sycuan card!

Jorge Paez, Jr. will not be the only undefeated fighter scheduled to step inside the ring on Friday December 23rd, as was announced on Fight…

Tue, 06 Dec 2005