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Magsayo’s secret sparmates

By Joaquin Henson, PhilBoxing.com Tue, 25 Jan 2022

L-R: Jerwin Ancajas, Sean Gibbons and Mark Magsayo. It’s usual practice to reveal who a fighter’s sparmates are in preparing for a big bout when asked by media. But in Mark Magsayo’s case, it was hush…

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Dream comes true for Magsayo

By Joaquin Henson, PhilBoxing.com Mon, 24 Jan 2022

Magsayo kisses the WBC belt he wrested from Russell. It’s what he’d dreamed of since turning pro in 2013 and now, Mark Magsayo is the new WBC featherweight champion. He scored a majority 12-round deci…

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Magsayo to defy odds?

By Joaquin Henson, PhilBoxing.com Sun, 23 Jan 2022

The odds are against Mark Magsayo dethroning WBC featherweight champion Gary Russell, Jr. in their title clash in Atlantic City this morning (Manila time) but the man called Magnifico isn’t fazed by t…

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Bornea waits for Jerwin’s next move

By Joaquin Henson, PhilBoxing.com Sat, 22 Jan 2022

Unbeaten Jade Bornea of General Santos City via Arakan, Cotabato del Norte, earned a mandatory shot at IBF superflyweight champion Jerwin Ancajas’ title by disposing of No. 3 contender Mohammed Obbadi…

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Magsayo ready for Russell

By Joaquin Henson, PhilBoxing.com Sat, 22 Jan 2022

Mark Magsayo’s dream of fighting for the world title comes true at the Borgata Hotel Casino and Spa in Atlantic City, New Jersey, tonight (tomorrow morning, Manila time) and he’s ready to give it his …

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Tragedy of being Ugas

By Joaquin Henson, PhilBoxing.com Thu, 13 Jan 2022

It’s not Yordenis Ugas’ fault that he’s Yordenis Ugas. The Cuban can’t seem to get respect even after beating Manny Pacquiao at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas last August. That’s the price he’s payin…

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Weight no issue for Magsayo

By Joaquin Henson, PhilBoxing.com Wed, 12 Jan 2022

Mark Magsayo. The nutritionist who got Hidilyn Diaz ready for last year’s Tokyo Olympics will leave for the US today to join undefeated Mark Magsayo’s team for his title crack against WBC featherweigh…

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Waiting for Godot?

By Joaquin Henson, PhilBoxing.com Tue, 28 Dec 2021

Vic Saludar (L) and Erick Rosa during their world title fight last week in the Dominican Republic. The case of dethroned regular WBA minimumweight champion Vic Saludar expecting to be paid his full pu…

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Unbeaten foe for Ancajas?

By Joaquin Henson, PhilBoxing.com Wed, 22 Dec 2021

The search for IBF superflyweight champion Jerwin Ancajas’ next challenger may be coming to an end as a reliable source revealed yesterday that undefeated No. 13 contender Fernando Martinez of Argenti…

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Donaire predicts Gaballo future champ

By Joaquin Henson, PhilBoxing.com Mon, 20 Dec 2021

WBC bantamweight champion Nonito Donaire, Jr. said yesterday Reymart Gaballo will become a world titleholder someday soon. Donaire knocked out Gaballo with a left hook to the liver at 2:59 of the four…

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WBO clarifies no title eliminator

By Joaquin Henson, PhilBoxing.com Sat, 18 Dec 2021

Nietes (R) tangles with Jimenez in Dubai. WBO Asia-Pacific chairman Leon Panoncillo said yesterday the recent Donnie Nietes-Norbelto Jimenez fight in Dubai was not a superflyweight title eliminator an…

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‘Lucky punch’ ends Paradero’s bid

By Joaquin Henson, PhilBoxing.com Fri, 17 Dec 2021

Paradero at the wake of his father two weeks ago. Bukidnon challenger Roberto (Inggo) Paradero will wait for another chance to drape a world championship belt on the tomb of his late father Federico w…

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GAB open to aid Casimero

By Joaquin Henson, PhilBoxing.com Wed, 15 Dec 2021

Casimero. GAB chairman Baham Mitra said yesterday the agency is open to assist WBO bantamweight champion JohnRiel Casimero who will be stripped of the crown unless he produces a medical certificate es…

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Manny plans more incentives for athletes

By Joaquin Henson, PhilBoxing.com Tue, 14 Dec 2021

Sen, Manny Pacquiao said the other day he intends to raise incentives for athletes who bring honor to the country by winning medals in the Olympics and world competitions, adding that recognition will…

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Family affair

By Joaquin Henson, PhilBoxing.com Tue, 14 Dec 2021

It was like a family get-together for the Donaires at the Dignity Health Sports Park in Carson City, Los Angeles Country, last Saturday night. WBC bantamweight champion Nonito Donaire, Jr.’s father Do…

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Donaire shines brightly in night of fireworks

By Joaquin Henson, PhilBoxing.com Mon, 13 Dec 2021

WBC bantamweight champion Nonito Donaire, Jr. didn’t hold back in facing countryman Reymart Gaballo and used his vaunted left hook, this time to the body, to retain his crown on a spectacular fourth r…

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Will Ancajas sparmate be his next challenger?

By Joaquin Henson, PhilBoxing.com Mon, 06 Dec 2021

IBF superflyweight champion Jerwin Ancajas will wait a little longer for the chance to unify the 115-pound throne as his showdown with WBO beltholder Kazuto Ioka set in Ota City on Dec. 31 was cancell…

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Busy month for boxing

By Joaquin Henson, PhilBoxing.com Sun, 05 Dec 2021

Six Filipinos are booked for world title fights this month and two more are scheduled in championship eliminators as the race to find an heir to Manny Pacquiao’s throne heats up. There will never be a…

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Reward for Casimero is Inoue

By Joaquin Henson, PhilBoxing.com Sat, 04 Dec 2021

MP Promotions head Sean Gibbons said yesterday if WBO bantamweight champion JohnRiel Casimero retains his crown against England’s Paul Butler in Dubai on Dec. 11, his reward will be a big-money showdo…