Recah Trinidad
1,137 articles · PhilBoxing.com
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It was to “Killah in Manila” for Joe Frazier (Thrilla in Manila 45th Part 2)
Muhammad Ali showed up for his third and final fight with Joe Frazier with the honest intention of competing and defending his world heavyweight crown. This was never the case with Frazier,…
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Father Knows Best Video: Thrilla In Manila: A Celestial Event (First of Three Parts)
The Thrilla in Manila staged on October 1, 1975 is indeed more than just a colossal world boxing championship. Nearly half a century after its staging, it has been unrivaled as the…
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Revealing Fight Reviews: Massacre in Mexico (Video)
Whatever happened to Luisito Espinosa, a two division world champion who is hands down among the top stars of Philippine Boxing? Espinosa, a bamboo picker from Tondo and a son of a…
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Tough new rival dares Casimero
WBO bantamweight champion Johnriel Casimero may have to end his boring over-extended wait for a three-title unification showdown with celebrated Japanese star Naoya Inoue, known as The Monster. A tough new rival…
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Big element lacking in Inoue-Casimero fight
WITH the uneven path boxing’s return has taken, veteran promoter Bob Arum was asked about the world bantamweight triple crown unification championship between Japanese sensation Naoya Inoue and Filipino big puncher Johnriel…
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Strong, fast, explosive
JOHNRIEL Casimero remains the lead Filipino world boxing champion with a realistic path to a big fight once boxing manages to emerge through the coronavirus pandemic. A couple of fantastic proposals--Manny Pacquiao…
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Supreme honor for Manny Pacquiao
Thomas Hauser. THE eminent boxing scholar and authority Thomas Hauser, a Hall-of-Fame writer, said very few of today’s fighters have earned the right to be called great. He blamed blind, excessive commercialism…
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Boxing set for tightrope comeback
JOHNRIEL Casimero’s triple crown world bantamweight unification fight in Las Vegas has been listed as a preferred top bout in boxing’s awaited sneak-in return to the big scene this year. Casimero’s original…
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Does boxing need Mike Tyson?
THERE’S no stopping Mike Tyson from coming back. There are a few who had warned him of the risks he’s taking. But, on the whole, there’s excitement over the prospect of Tyson,…
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Did Marcial bow to the virus?
Eumir Marcial. Inquirer columnist Percy Della scored as promised, sending a stunning scoop from his sturdy tavern in the scenic windy ocean edge off Candon, Ilocos Sur. He told this reporter two…
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Laura Elorde, the original front-liner
Kindly share this fervent farewell message: “Thank you for everything. Ma miss ka naming sobra. Thank you for all the lessons and memories that you’ve shared with us. Thank you for showing…
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In defense of Shelly Finkel
Shelly Finkel. THERE’S a concerned call clearing the name of Hall of Fame promoter Shelly Finkel, which dismally topped the list of those dangling “staggering amounts in the tens of millions” for…
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Boxers score ahead of drivers
THE message, said an expert advice, is we should not wait. A new study by disease modelers at the University of Texas (Austin) says even counties with just a single reported case…
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GAB begs for poor boxers
GAB Chairman Abraham Mitra. IN marking his 54th year as a successful promoter, matchmaker cum laude Bob Arum noted the sad fate of boxers who have not earned and saved enough while…
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Virus shoves boxing on the ropes
AS the coronavirus spreads out death and menace, world boxing rolls with the punches, with many major bouts being cancelled and postponed. Boxing, brutalized, continued to suffer with postponed fights put indefinitely…
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A bold and complete conquest
The latest from the humbled and battered Deontay Wilder said the American heavyweight boxing sensation would exercise his right to a rematch to deal with reigning WBC heavyweight king Tyson Fury of…
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All-out now for PH Olympic goal
Hidilyn Diaz. BEFORE weightlifter Hidilyn Diaz quietly strolled onto center stage to grab a silver medal in the 2016 Olympics, hopes for an Olympic medal used to be lumped on the Philippine…
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Has PH sports been honestly fueled?
MERRY Sporting Christmas to all. You can’t quarrel with success and, as part of his gift to his countrymen, President Rodrigo Duterte vowed a special P100 Million budget for the Philippine campaign…
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No mismatch to show in Saitama
Japan’s Naoya Inoue, the Monster, readily swore he needs to get stronger. This was immediately after he scored an excruciating unanimous decision victory over battle-tested Filipino warrior Nonito Donaire in Saitama, Japan…
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Supreme test for both Donaire, Inoue
There was shock and shame. It was too late before the Philippines’ Romero Duno learned how truly tough his test in Las Vegas last Sunday would be. Duno was down on all…
