Carlos Costa
1,718 articles · PhilBoxing.com
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MGM GRAND AND LAS VEGAS READY FOR PACQUIAO-MARQUEZ4 (PHOTOS)
LAS VEGAS, Nevada - Hugely popular boxers Manny "Pacman" Pacquiao and Juan Manuel "Dinamita" Marquez are scheduled to make their grand arrival in Las Vegas tomorrow noon ahead of their 12-round Welterweight…
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CONDES VS RODRIGUEZ IN THRILLING “KING OF THE RING” CARD THIS SATURDAY AT PAGCOR AIRPORT CASINO FILIPINO IN PARA?AQUE, MANILA
Former IBF World Champion Florante Condes (25-7-1, 25KO's), from the island Province of Romblon in Central Philippines, will battle durable journeyman Michael Rodriguez for the WBC Continental Minimuweight (105 lbs) belt in…
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JOSE OCAMPO CHALLENGES BRITISH RICKY BURNS FOR WBO LIGHTWEIGHT WORLD CROWN IN ENGLAND
Ocampo's golden chance has arrived. Filipino Jose Ocampo (17-5-1, 12KO's) will have the greatest opportunity to shine in the world of boxing when he challenges 2-division world champion Ricky Burns (35-2, 10KO's)…
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ESTRADA DEFEATS ARAKAWA IN TOUGH CLASH IN MEXICO; ARAKAWA WANTS REMATCH (PHOTOS)
Mexican Daniel "Tremendo" Estrada (30-2-1, 22KO's) retained his WBC Lightweight (135 lbs) Silver Belt by defeating the WBC #1 rated Japanese Nihito Arakawa in a technical decision a fight in which the…
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DESPITE BEING OUTPOINTED, FERNANDO LUMACAD PUTS A GREAT SHOW IN MEXICO AGAINST CARLOS CUADRAS (PHOTOS)
Despite losing by points to world-rated Mexican Carlos "Principe" Cuadras, the brave Filipino Fernando "Trigger" Lumacad did impressively well Saturday night at the plush Foro Polanco in Ciudad de Mexico. Lumacad even…
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Zulina Mu?oz Captures WBC World Super Flyweight Crown
In an exciting clash, popular Mexican Zulina "La Loba" Mu?oz (36-1-2, 25KO's) outpointed her compatriot Maribel Ram?rez to capture the vacant WBC female super flyweight (115 lbs) world title in the main…
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XIONG ZHAO ZHONG BECOMES FIRST CHINESE WORLD CHAMPION
FILIPINO TRAINER LITO JALNAIZ SUCCESSFULLY GUIDED ZHONG IN HISTORIC WIN In the main event of last night's card in Kunming, Chinese fighter Xiong Zhao Zhong (20-4-1, 11KO's) defeated tough Mexican Javier "Demonio"…
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JOMTHONG CHUWATANA OUTPOINTS RANEL SUCO IN KUNMING, CHINA
In an intense clash, Thailand's muaythai star Jomthong Chuwatana (center) scored a 12-round unanimous decision win over Filipino boxer Ranel Suco Singwancha (14-7-2, 6KO's) to become OPBF and WBC Asia Council Continental…
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WEIGHTS FROM MEXICO: LUMACAD 114.6 LBS, CUADRAS 114.2 LBS (PHOTOS & VIDEO)
Filipino challenger Fernando Lumacad (right) scaled-in 114.6 lbs (52 kgs) while his undefeated hard-hitting opponent WBC Silver Super Flyweight Champion Carlos "Principe" Cuadras of M?xico weighed 114.2 (51.8 kgs) at Plaza Carso…
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RANEL SUCO SINGWANCHA IN TOUGH BATTLE AGAINST MUAY THAI LEGEND FOR WBC ASIA TITLE
Good boxer vs Legendary Muay Thai fighter. Who will win? That's what fans will find out when Filipino boxer Ranel Suco Singwancha challenges rugged Thailander Jomthong Chuwatana (3-0, 3KO's) for the WBC…
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FERNANDO LUMACAD CHALLENGES “EL PR?NCIPE”CUADRAS FOR WBC SILVER BELT SATURDAY IN M?XICO
Lumacad has a great chance. Filipino Fernando Lumacad (on the right) will have the golden opportunity to shine in boxing when he battles popular hard-swinging Mexican Carlos "El Principe" Cuadras for the…
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MARES-MORENO FOR WBC SUPER BANTAMWEIGHT TITLE; THE VICTOR COULD FACE WINNER OF DONAIRE-ARCE
One of the most exciting super bantamweight fights of this year is about to unfold before our eyes as talented 2-division world champion Mexican Abner Mares makes the first defense of his…
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FILIPINOS ‘WARS KATSUMATA’, NEBRAN AND ESPINO SEE ACTION NOV 18 IN OKINAWA, JAPAN
Three Filipino warriors, Warlito Parrenas (aka "Wars Katsumata"), "The Ilocano Superman" Vergel Nebran and "The Slugger" Cirilo Espino star in the exciting Japanese boxing event "Pacific Boxing Showdown In Okinawa" on November…
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KAKUTANI DECISIONS LORITO IN OSAKA
In a non-title 8-round jr. flyweight clash, Japanese Atsushi Kakutani scored a unanimous decision win over WBA #11 Rey Lorito of the Philippines last night at Sumiyoshi Ward Center in Osaka Prefecture,…
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V?squez and Apolinario Draw in Argentina; Neither Gets WBA Belt
After 12 rounds of combat, Filipino John Mark Apolinario of Sarangani (left) and veteran former 2-division world champion Roberto "La Ara?a" V?squez of Panama drew in their title match for the WBA…
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Breaking News: Yamanaka KO’s Rojas; Igarashi decisions Narvaez Tonight in Sendai, Japan
WBC Bantamweight World Champion Shinsuke Yamanaka of Japan scored an impressive effective seventh round knock out over veteran former champion Mexican Tomas "Gusano" Rojas Saturday (Nov 3) at the Xebio Arena, in…
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V?SQUEZ 117.6, APOLINARIO 116.8 LBS FOR WBA TITLE IN ARGENTINA
Former 2-division world champion Roberto "La Ara?a" V?squez of Panama (on the left) weighed-in 117.6 lbs (53.35 kgs) while his seven years younger opponent Filipino John Mark "The Iceman" Apolinario of Sarangani…
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WEIGHTS FROM OSAKA: ATSUSHI KAKUTANI 109.9 LBS, REY LORITO 110 LBS
Kakutani and Lorito make weight. WBA #11 Jr. Flyweight Rey Lorito (on the right) of the Philippines weighed in 110 lbs (49.86 kgs) while his opponent Japanese Atsushi Kakutani Saturday scaled 109.9…
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Rey Migreno Knocks Out WBC Fighter of Decade Pongsaklek Wonjongkam in Thailand
A great Halloween Day for Migreno. Unheralded Filipino Rey Migreno (18-20-3, 16KO's) achieved the greatest success in his young boxing career by impressively pummeling and knocking out WBC Fighter of Decade Pongsaklek…
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REY LORITO AGAIN IN HARM’S WAY, BATTLES ATSUSHI KAKUTANI THIS SATURDAY IN OSAKA, JAPAN
The WBA #11 Jr. Flyweight Rey Lorito (R) of the Philippines risks his world ranking when the 21 year-old fighter battles talented Japanese super flyweight Atsushi Kakutani this coming Saturday (Nov 3)…
