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Alvarado vs. Rios 3: Who will be the last man standing?

By Chris Carlson, PhilBoxing.com Fri, 23 Jan 2015

A third installment of the spirited ongoing battle between Mike Alvarado vs. Brandon Rios should be, barring a draw, decided this Saturday night on HBO. The fighter that has more left in the tank will…

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Somodio confident Manny will beat Money

By Joaquin Henson, The Philippine Star Wed, 14 Jan 2015

MANILA, Philippines - Freddie Roach?s chief assistant Marvin Somodio said recently he has no doubt that Manny Pacquiao will beat Floyd Mayweather, perhaps by knockout, if and when they finally square …

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Is Floyd slowing down?

By Joaquin Henson, PhilBoxing.com Mon, 05 Jan 2015

Boxing trainer Freddie Roach and conditioning coach Justin Fortune agreed that if Manny Pacquiao fought Floyd Mayweather instead of Chris Algieri in Macau last November, the Filipino would?ve beaten t…

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REMEMBERING 'BAI'

By Ronnie Nathanielsz, PhilBoxing.com Sat, 03 Jan 2015

For the first time in as long as we can remember, we were on the verge of failing to attend the annual Mass held at the tomb of the late Gabriel ?Flash? Elorde at the Manila Memorial Park, to honor an…

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2014 THE YEAR IN PHILIPPINE BOXING PART II

By Rene Bonsubre, Jr., PhilBoxing.com Wed, 31 Dec 2014

We may have lost more than we have won but Filipinos learned the value of resilience a long time ago. Manny Pacquiao remained a relevant force both in and outside the ring while Donnie Nietes punched …

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2014 THE YEAR IN PHILIPPINE BOXING PART I

By Rene Bonsubre, Jr., PhilBoxing.com Wed, 31 Dec 2014

We were treated to two riveting rematches in the first half of the year. Manny Pacquiao and Donnie Nietes set things right when they turned the tables on their respective opponents. Little- known Rey …

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Will money or legacy bait Mayweather?

By Joaquin Henson, The Philippine Star Wed, 31 Dec 2014

MANILA, Philippines - WBC welterweight champion Floyd Mayweather Jr. could fill up a treasure chest with greenbacks and establish a legacy as the greatest fighter in this era if he battles Manny Pacqu…

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New Year?s resolutions eyed for Mayweather

By Joaquin Henson, The Philippine Star Wed, 31 Dec 2014

The new year begins tomorrow and while it may be wishful thinking, here?s what we hope Floyd Mayweather puts in his list of 10 resolutions. ? To be humble. Mayweather could go down in history as the m…

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Heartbreak losses cap pro boxing year

By Joaquin Henson, The Philippine Star Tue, 30 Dec 2014

MANILA, Philippines - Filipino prizefighters figured in 21 world title fights this year with WBO welterweight champion Manny Pacquiao, WBO lightflyweight titlist Donnie Nietes and IBA superflyweight r…

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Christmas wish list

By Joaquin Henson, The Philippine Star Thu, 25 Dec 2014

It?s the happiest day of the year. Whether you?re young or not-so-young, Christmas Day is special. It?s the day you look forward to all year round. It?s the day for families to get together, to share …

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ANG DIWA NG PASKO AY PAG-IBIG AT PAGPAKUMBABA

By Manny Pacquiao, PhilBoxing.com Mon, 22 Dec 2014

MAGANDANG araw po sa ating mga masugid na tagasubaybay. Sana?y nasa mabuti kayong kalagayan at ligtas sa anumang karamdaman. Pasko na po at sana?y ating ibahagi sa kapwa ang totoong diwa nito. Ang ara…

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WISH LIST: FIGHTS FOR 2015

By Rene Bonsubre, Jr., PhilBoxing.com Mon, 22 Dec 2014

?Tis the season to be jolly and for making wishes. For a lifelong fight fan, it is time to savor the memories of 2014 and to look forward to what could be an amazing year in boxing. There is no fantas…

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Drian must settle legal issues

By Joaquin Henson, The Philippine Star Sat, 20 Dec 2014

MANILA, Philippines - Former WBA interim superflyweight champion Drian Francisco was once considered to be the next big thing in Philippine boxing. Today, the fighter known as ?Gintong Kamao? is in th…

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Viloria can?t wait for Estrada rematch

By Joaquin Henson, PhilBoxing.com Thu, 18 Dec 2014

Fresh from posting his third win in a row since losing the WBA/WBO flyweight titles to Juan Francisco Estrada last year, Brian Viloria said yesterday he?s gearing for a rematch with the Mexican champi…

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Khan vs. Alexander: East meets West at the crossroads

By Chris Carlson, PhilBoxing.com Sun, 14 Dec 2014

Contender crossroads is the theme heading into Saturday nights Showtime main event from the MGM Grand in the city that never sleeps Las Vegas. If Amir wins he will be in line for a huge fight. If Devo…

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DONNIE NIETES: BEYOND THE NUMBERS

By Rene Bonsubre, Jr., PhilBoxing.com Mon, 08 Dec 2014

Six years ago Donnie ?Ahas? Nietes would walk around a crowded mall in Cebu and no one would notice. He would sit in a corner while photographers and fans gathered around his more popular stable mates…

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Ang kahalagahan ng kabutihang loob sa kapwa?

By Manny Pacquiao, PhilBoxing.com Sun, 07 Dec 2014

NAGING usap-usapan at kontrobersiyal ang desisyon naming mag-asawa na ibenta ang tahanang aming naipundar sa Forbes Park sa Lunsod ng Makati. Maganda, magara at tahimik ang naturang subdivision at sad…

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PBA HANDA NA SA IKA-40 TAON NA SELEBRASYON

By Eddie Alinea, PhilBoxing.com Sun, 07 Dec 2014

Ngayon pa lamang ay naghahanda ang Philippine Basketball Association para sa selebrasyon ng ika-40 taon nito. Actually, nag-umpisa na ang selebrasyon dito sa kasalukuyang ginaganap na Philippine Cup p…

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Hurricane out to blow foe away

By Joaquin Henson, The Philippine Star Wed, 03 Dec 2014

MANILA, Philippines - The Hurricane made landfall the other night as Fil-Am mixed martial arts fighter and former WBO/IBA superbantamweight female champion Ana Julaton arrived in Manila from Las Vegas…

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'BOXING IS BOTH A SPORT AND AN ART'

By Manny Pacquiao, PhilBoxing.com Mon, 01 Dec 2014

MAGANDANG araw pong muli sa minamahal kong tagasubaybay sa pitak na ito. Sana patuloy kayong pagpalain ng Poong Maykapal at iligtas lagi sa anumang sakuna o karamdaman. Una sa lahat nagpapasalamat po …