Gerry Carpio
10 articles · The Philippine Star
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Sidelights boxing terminologies: Caution vs warning
By Gerry Carpio
LONDON ? Kazakhstan?s Birzhan Zhakypov won a 17-16 decision over Filipino Mark Barriga by what is called ?technicality? but it is more than that because there was the deliberate intent by the…
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Barriga gallant stand falls short
By Gerry Carpio
LONDON ? Mark Anthony Barriga blew an impressive second round performance as he faded in a no-holds-barred third round exchanges to lose by the thinnest of margins, 17-16, in his Round of…
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Barriga must dominate duel vs Zhakypov
By Gerry Carpio
LONDON ? Chef de mission Manny Lopez is confident fighter Mark Barriga will overcome Kazakh Birshan Zhakypov but he needs to keep the initiative in three rounds to win convincingly. ?I?m confident…
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Barriga impresses Cuban mentor
By Gerry Carpio
LONDON ? Mark Barriga has all the ammunitions at his command to dispose of Kazakhstan?s Birzhan Zhakypov in the round of 16 of the lightflyweight (46-49 kg) on Saturday, but he will…
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Barriga on Kazakh rival: ‘I bloodied his nose once’
By Gerry Carpio
LONDON ? Mark Barriga, who was overwhelmed by the attention he got following his first-round victory over Italy?s Manuel Cappai, is unfazed by the skills of his next opponent, Kazakh Birzan Zhakypov,…
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Boxers Suarez, Vicera advance but Tipon falls
By Gerry Carpio
MANILA, Philippines - Charly Suarez unleashed the fury of his fists right in the first round, peppering his lowly opponent from Timor Leste with a barrage of shots before flooring him with…
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Ta?amor launches bid; coach confident
By Gerry Carpio
BEIJING ? Filipino boxer Harry Ta?amor, around whom the country?s Olympic fortunes will rise or fall, begins his climb to Olympic glory today when he fights Cuban-trained African champion Manyo Plange of…
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Tanamor equipped to face all comers
By Gerry Carpio
BEIJING ? Boxer Harry Ta?amor will be up against an African warrior he has never met before but he said he is well-equipped to face him and any fighter on his way…
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Beijing mounts show of century
By Gerry Carpio
BEIJING ? To the droll of Xia Dynasty drums and an explosion of fireworks, 2008 voices sang ancient songs of welcome and a young girl, garbed in bright Chinese dress, serenaded the…
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Quest for RP?s first Olympic gold begins
By Gerry Carpio
BEIJING ? The 15-member Philippine delegation starts its quest for the elusive gold medal with an archer and a shooter taking their respective stands in different venues as the competitions of the…