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APOLINARIO IN SHOWDOWN AGAINST HERNAN "TYSON" MARQUEZ IN M?XICO; ESTRADA DEFENDS WBO/WBA TITLES AGAINST MEPRANUM

By Carlos Costa, PhilBoxing.com Sat, 05 Apr 2014

CEBU CITY, Philippines - Filipino bantamweight John Mark "The Iceman" Apolinario is ready for the most electrifying fight of his life as he takes on popular Mexican former Unified Flyweight World Cham…

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Cunningham vs. Mansour: Will the U.S.S. Cunningham prove to be too hardcore for Amir?

By Chris Carlson, PhilBoxing.com Fri, 04 Apr 2014

There?s a time when even the most protected fighters get the first true test of their careers. There is no comparing Steve Cunningham?s resume, which is deep and full of recognizable names, to Amir Ma…

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Gathering of kindred spirits

By Joaquin Henson, The Philippine Star Mon, 31 Mar 2014

CEBU ? It was a wonderful opportunity to reconnect with sportswriters in the Queen City of the South. And speaking before a big audience that included Cebu?s top sports achievers of 2013 was a huge bo…

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RYUJI HARA VS "MR. SHALLOW" DONNY MABAO FOR VACANT WBC OPBF TITLE IN FUJI-SHI, JAPAN

By Carlos Costa, PhilBoxing.com Sun, 30 Mar 2014

Soft-hitting Filipino journeyman Donny "Mr. Shallow" Mabao (21-20-1, 4 KO's) of Bukidnon is set to clash in a complicated 12-rounder against the undefeated world-ranked Japanese National Champion Ryuj…

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Bangoyan, Gadapan in Tough Battles Against Hard-Hitting KO Artists this Saturday in M?xico

By Carlos Costa, PhilBoxing.com Sat, 29 Mar 2014

Pinoy warriors Bangoyan and Gadapan have tough nuts to crack this Saturday in Mexico. In the card's main event, semi-retired Filipino Super Featherweight Balweg Bangoyan (R, top photo) will lace on Cl…

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Kovalev vs. Agnew & Dulorme vs. Mayfield: The Return of the Crusher and bigger fights await the winner of the co-feature matchup

By Chris Carlson, PhilBoxing.com Sat, 29 Mar 2014

This Saturday night?s HBO Doubleheader marks the return of knockout artist Sergey Kovalev, who crushed his way to the top of the light heavyweight division in 2013. His opponent is Cedric Agnew, a fig…

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Donaire says Pacquiao?s bout to go 12

By Joaquin Henson, The Philippine Star Sat, 29 Mar 2014

MANILA, Philippines - Three-time world champion Nonito Donaire, Jr., in town to get ready for his fight against WBA/IBO featherweight titlist Simpiwe Vetyeka in Macau on May 31, said the other day he …

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Mabait Willing to Victimize Another Mexican

By Carlos Costa, PhilBoxing.com Thu, 27 Mar 2014

WBO world-ranked Filipino bantamweight Marvin Mabait (19-1-2, 13 KO's) wants to demolish another Mexican, and he will have his chance this Friday night (Saturday morning in the Philippines) when he fa…

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Gerry thumbs down rematch

By Joaquin Henson, The Philippine Star Thu, 27 Mar 2014

Promoter Gerry Pe?alosa said the other day he?ll never agree to a rematch between newly crowned WBC Asian Boxing Council Continental superfeatherweight champion Michael Farenas and Hector Velazquez ev…

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Donaire arrives, sets up camp

By Joaquin Henson, The Philippine Star Mon, 24 Mar 2014

MANILA, Philippines - Former three-time world boxing champion Nonito Donaire, Jr. arrives from Las Vegas this morning to set up training camp here in preparation for his fight against WBA/IBO featherw…

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Risky proposition for Sabillo

By Joaquin Henson, The Philippine Star Sun, 23 Mar 2014

There are six reigning Filipino world champions today and one of them is taking a huge risk in defending his title against a hometowner in Monterrey this morning (Manila time). WBO minimumweight champ…

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ANSELMO MORENO DEFENDS WBA BANTAMWEIGHT SUPER TITLE THIS SATURDAY IN PANAMA

By Carlos Costa, PhilBoxing.com Thu, 20 Mar 2014

Moreno> PANAMA CITY, Panama - World Champion Anselmo "Chemito" Moreno of Panama, one of the top 118-pounders in the planet, is set to make the 12th defense of his WBA Super World Title against world-r…

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SOUTHSIDE BEATDOWN: ALCOS VS BASADRE FOR WBF TITLE THIS THURSDAY IN GENSAN

By Carlos Costa, PhilBoxing.com Wed, 19 Mar 2014

An exciting FREE GENERAL ADMISSION boxing event has been put together especially for the entertainment of boxing fans in General Santos City. In the main event, Julius Alcos is set to clash with hard-…

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Garcia vs. Herrera: Can Mauricio spoil the Garcia Klan?s homecoming?

By Chris Carlson, PhilBoxing.com Sat, 15 Mar 2014

This Saturday night from Bayamon, Puerto Rico Danny Garcia faces Mauricio Herrera on Showtime in what will be a homecoming of sorts for the Garcia Klan. The fighting pride of Puerto Rican roots runs d…

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MARTINEZ TOO FAST AND TOO BIG FOR COTTO?

By Carlos Costa, PhilBoxing.com Wed, 12 Mar 2014

It will be a great boxing treat for New York boxing fans during the 56th annual Puerto Rican Day Parade on June 8 in the Big Apple. The night before, their long time hero Miguel Cotto battles Sergio "…

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Danny "Swift" Garcia Arrives in Puerto Rico for Defense Against Mexican Mauricio Herrera This Saturday

By Carlos Costa, PhilBoxing.com Wed, 12 Mar 2014

Welcomed at the airport by several former Puerto Rican world champions, unified WBC/WBA Jr. Welterweight (140 lbs) World Champion Danny "Swift" Garcia (L) arrived in Puerto Rico for the 5th defense of…

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Why Bradley is gun-shy

By Joaquin Henson, The Philippine Star Wed, 12 Mar 2014

Unbeaten WBO welterweight champion Timothy Bradley recently said he hopes to dance his way through five more fights before hanging up his gloves without taking any chances in the ring. That means Brad…

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Wheel of Fortune spins for Manny

By Joaquin Henson, The Philippine Star Mon, 10 Mar 2014

MANILA, Philippines - Justin Fortune is back as Manny Pacquiao?s strength and conditioning coach. He?s expected to hook up with Pacquiao when the Filipino icon reports for work at Freddie Roach?s Wild…

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Looking back at the career of Jawo

By Eddie Alinea, PhilBoxing.com Fri, 07 Mar 2014

Fans no longer see him holding the basketball. Never see the grinning sentinel circling the defenders around, dribbling the ball like a yo-yo then suddenly execute a behind-the-back, no look pass to a…

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Canelo vs. Angulo: Will Alfredo bring out the dog in Alvarez?

By Chris Carlson, PhilBoxing.com Fri, 07 Mar 2014

There comes a time in every human beings journey on earth when they are confronted with a real life situation. Some get it early in life through social circumstance from poverty or abuse. Others may g…