Carlos Costa
1,718 articles · PhilBoxing.com
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Sulaiman in Thailand to Hype WBC Convention in Bangkok Nov 3-9
WBC Secretary General Mauricio Sulaiman of Mexico is in Thailand to hype the upcoming WBC 51st Annual Convention to be held from November 3-9 at the plush skyscraper The Centara Grand Hotel,…
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Canelo at 166.8 lbs One Month Before Mayweather Fight
In a mandatory WBC weight check, Unified Super Welterweight World Champion Saul "Canelo" Alvarez (L, above photo) of Mexico tipped the scales at 166.8 lbs, thirty days ahead of his blockbuster fight…
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“FILIPINAS VS M?XICO: REYNOSA DE CAMPEONATO AGOSTO 24” IN M?XICO
The M?xico?U.S. border City of Reynosa on the Mexican side of El Rio Grande will play host to the exciting August 24 Canelo Promotions card "Filipinas VS M?xico: Reynosa de Campeonato" featuring…
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ANSELMO MORENO OUTCLASSES URINA TO RETAIN WBA BANTAMWEIGHT SUPER TITLE TODAY IN PANAMA
Moreno. Moreno is too classy for Urina. WBA Bantamweight Super Champion Anselmo "Chemito" Moreno of Panama made a successful 12th defense of his world title by outclassing and outsmarting Colombian slugger William…
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CHINESE QIU XIAOJUN BECOMES NEW WBC ASIAN SUPER BANTAMWEIGHT CHAMP
In an intense 12-rounder, 23 year-old Chinese Qiu Xiojun from the eastern City of Suzhou in China claimed the vacant WBC Asian Super Bantamweight (122 lbs) crown after outpointing unheralded Filipino Jilo…
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MORENO 117, URINA 116 FOR WBA BANTAMWEIGHT WORLD TITLE IN PANAMA
WBA Bantamweight Super Champion Anselmo "Chemito" Moreno (33-2-1, 12 KOs) of Panama (L) scaled-in at 117 lbs while hard-hitting Colombian challenger William Urina (24-2, 20 KOs) weighed-in at 116 lbs ahead of…
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MERLIN, QIU MAKE WEIGHT FOR WBC ASIAN TITLE IN HUNAN, CHINA
Filipino Jilo Merlin scaled-in at 121,7 lbs (55,200 kgs), while his tough Chinese opponent Qiu Xiaojun tipped the scales at 121.9 (55,300 kgs) ahead of their clash for the vacant WBC Asian…
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MORENO, URINA FACE OFF DURING SAMPSON PRESSER TODAY IN PANAMA
WBA Bantamweight Super Champion Anselmo "Chemito" Moreno of Panama (on the right with cap) and hard-hitting Colombian challenger William Urina (24-2, 20 KOs) faced off at today's presser ahead of their world…
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HIGHLAND FIGHTERS IN TITLE FIGHTS; MERLIN TO CHINA, MEGRINO TO JAPAN, HANDIG TO MEXICO
Further to the recent draw of flyweight Ben Mananquil (9-0-1, 2 KOs) in Thailand, Highland boxers continue seeing action in international arenas through the month of August: JILO MERLIN VS QIU XIAO…
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Results from Panama: “El Nica” Concepcion Beats N?stor Narv?ez; Comebacking “El Torito” Concepcion Wins
A dominant Luis "El Nica" Concepci?n of Panama brokered another victory late Saturday night, defeating Argentina's WBC #5 N?stor Narv?ez in a wide margin unanimous decision win to defend his WBC Flyweight…
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LUIS CONCEPCION 112, NESTOR NARVAEZ 112 FOR WBC SILVER FLYWEIGHT TITLE IN PANAMA; “EL TORITO” CONCEPCION IN THE UNDERCARD
Hard-hitting WBC Silver Flyweight Champion Luis "El Nica" Concepci?n (RIGHT) of Panama scaled-in at 112 lbs while Argentina challenger N?stor "Chifla" Narv?ez made 111.2 lbs ahead of their title clash Saturday (Aug…
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Japanese Koki Eto Captures WBA Interim Flyweight Title in Thailand
Eto. In a close full-action clash, lanky Japanese speedster Koki Eto (14-2-1, 10 KO's) of Okinawa scored the greatest victory in this pro boxing career by flooring and outpointing Thailand's Kompayak Porpramook…
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FILIPINO BEN MANANQUIL DRAWS WITH WBA/WBO RANKED KWANPICHIT ONESONGCHAI TODAY IN BANGKOK, THAILAND
After 12 rounds of non-stop action, 21 year-old Filipino flyweight Ben Mananquil, a boxer of the Manny Pacquiao stable of boxers, draws with WBA/WBO world-ranked Thai Kwanpichit OnesongchayGym today Friday (Aug 2)…
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MANANQUIL HITS THAILAND TO CHALLENGE KWANPICHIT FOR WBO ORIENTAL FLYWEIGHT TITLE
Undefeated Filipino flyweight Ben Mananquil (9-0, 2 KO's) of Zamboanga del Norte, now living in Las Pi?as, Metro Manila, has arrived in Bangkok ahead of his tough clash against experienced world-rated Thai…
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Kompayak Defends WBA interim Title Against Koki Eto Today in Thailand; Filipino Silvester Abainza is Referee
Thailand's WBA Interim Flyweight Champion Kompayak Porpramook (on the right), makes the first defense of his world title against hard-hitting Japanese challenger Koki Eto today (Aug 1) in Bangkok, Kingdom of Thailand;…
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Neutral Judges for the Ambunda VS Kameda WBO Clash in Cebu
CEBU, Philippines -- The WBO head office in Puerto Rico has named a panel of neutral officials for the title clash between bantamweight world champion Paulus Ambunda (20-0, 10 KOs) of Namibia…
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ESTRADA VS MELINDO: A MAKE OR BREAK BATTLE FOR TWO WORLD TITLES (PHOTOS)
Mexican WBA/WBO world champion Juan Francisco "El Gallo" Estrada and unbeaten Filipino challenger Milan Melindo grabbed the spotlight today (Thursday) at The Venetian Hotel in Macau as the two top flyweights embark…
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Rios and Garcia Fly To Macau for Pacquiao-Rios Presser
Mexican-American former lightweight world champion Brandon "Bam Bam" Rios and current "Trainer of the Year" Robert Garcia are on the way to Macau, China, for the first press conference promoting the much…
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Koki Kameda Outpoints Apolinario to Retain WBA Bantamweight Belt
Koki Kameda. WBA Bantamweight World Champion Koki Kameda made a successful 7th title defense by scoring a wide unanimous decision win over Filipino challenger John Mark Apolinario (17-3-3, 4 KOs) to retain…
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Mexican Anabel “Avispa” Ortiz Captures WBA Minimumweight World Title Tonight in Japan
Ortiz. In a close split decision 10-round contest, Mexican fight girl Anabel "Avispa" Ortiz outpointed Etsuko Tada of Kyoto, Japan, to become the new WBA female minimumweight (105 lbs) world champion Tuesday…
