Salven L. Lagumbay
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GASCA VIES FOR PABA TITLE IN THAILAND
ALA fighter Roli Gasca takes part in the biggest fight of his career when he challenges Pan Asian Boxing Association (PABA) super champion Tabtimdaeng Na Rachawat in a 12-round battle in Buriram,…
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TUNACAO TARGETS ROJAS FOR WBC CROWN
OPBF bantam champ Malcolm Tunacao, who defended his title the other night in Kobe Japan via fifth round technical knockout of Hidenobu Honda, is looking forward to challenging WBC superfly champion Tomas…
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TUNACAO STOPS HONDA; DEFENDS OPBF TITLE
Malcolm "Eagle Eye" Tunacao successfully defended his OPBF bantam title yesterday with a fifth-round stoppage win over Japan's Hidenobu Honda at the Bunka Hall in Kobe, Japan. Tunacao was making the second…
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VEGAS TRAINER SAYS KHAN SHOULD MOVE AGAINST MAIDANA
Las Vegas-based trainer Anthony Martin, who is currently in Cebu to witness today's huge "Pinoy Pride" boxing event at the Waterfront Hotel, believes that the fight between WBA junior welter champ Amir…
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BANAL VS PEREZ HAS THE MAKINGS OF A CLASSIC
No less than a fight for the ages can be had when young warrior AJ "Bazooka" Banal takes on seasoned two-division former world champion Luis Alberto Perez in a ten-round non-title dukeout…
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‘BON JOVI’ IN FIGHT OF HIS LIFE AGAINST LAPUT
If there's one fight that can approximate the possible excitement of this Saturday's AJ Banal-Luis Perez showdown at the Waterfront Hotel, look no further than the one on its undercard. The scrap…
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VEGAS TRAINER SAYS MELLIGEN TOO FAST FOR HERNANDEZ
Las Vegas trainer Tony Martin, in town for this Saturday's "Pinoy Pride" event at the Waterfront Hotel, sounded confident that his ward Mark Jason Melligen will be too fast for visiting Mexican…
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MCGOWAN IS NEW WBO FEMALE 135 CHAMP!
Perth, Australia--Local star Erin McGowan showed brilliance and superstar potential with a near-flawless performance last night over the United Kingdom's Lindsey Scragg at the Arena Jundaloop here in front of a raucous…
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WBO HOLDS HISTORIC WBO EVENT IN PERTH, AUSTRALIA
PERTH--Today, another milestone is set to take place for the World Boxing Organization as it holds its first-ever world title fight here featuring a WBO female lightweight championship at the Joondalup Arena…
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ALA, ABS-CBN TIE UP PRODUCES “PINOY PRIDE”
From now on, call this partnership a match made in boxing heaven, and expect only the best fights matchmade by the gods of boxing. Or at least, world-class boxing. ALA Promotions and…
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AUSTRALIA TO HOLD ITS FIRST WBO FEMALE CHAMPIONSHIP
Australia is set to host its first ever World Boxing Organization (WBO)-sanctioned female championship bout when CDL Boxing Promotions presents the much-awaited "Western Alliance II" featuring Erin McGowan of Australia and Lyndsey…
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APOLINARIO FACES PALICTE FOR WBO ORIENTAL TITLE
Another explosive match-up takes place when John Mark Apolinario of Manila's Yraola Stable goes up against Vincent Palicte for the WBO Oriental superfly title on Sunday in Tanza, Cavite. According to promoter…
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DAPUDONG GETS SPECIAL MOUTHPIECE FOR TITLE DEFENSE
WBC Silver flyweight champion Edrin "The Sting" Dapudong is making sure nothing is put to chance this time as he defends his title on Sept. 17 against Mexican Wilbert Uicab in Cancun,…
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BAUTISTA, BARRERA CAMPS AGREE TO REMATCH, SAYS ALA
Well-respected boxing patron Antonio L. Aldeguer, whose ALA Promotions along with ABS-CBN helped put up the mammoth "Philippines vs The World" card on Sunday, has told leading radio program over DyHP-RMN "Pinoy…
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BAUTISTA READY FOR WAR AGAINST BARRERA TONIGHT
Popular Filipino fighter Rey "Boom Boom" Bautista is ready to carry the Philippine flag, while Mexican Alejandro Barrera said he's raring to represent his country Mexico, and questions will be answered tonight…
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MEXICAN WARRIORS READY TO REPRESENT MEXICO
Mexican fighters Alejandro Barrera and Pipino Cuevas Jr yesterday announced they are "ready to represent Mexico" as they battle it out against two of the biggest names in Philippine boxing. Barrera, a…
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EFFENDI ARRIVES, READY TO BREAK CONDES
Indonesian Sofyan Effendi arrived in Cebu this morning ready to take on former IBF world champion Florante Condes on the undercard of this Saturday's mammoth "The Philippines vs The World" card at…
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NIETES DEFEATS RODRIGUEZ!
WBO minimumweight champion Donnie Niete once again retained his WBO 105-lb title with a hard-earned unanimous decision win over game and durable Mexican Mario Rodriguez in Guasava, Los Mochis, Mexico minutes ago.…
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GORRES, NIETES DAD CONFIDENT OF DONNIE’S WIN
MANDAUE CITY--He may be fighting in enemy territory practically alone except for a few members of his team, but WBO minimumweight champion Donnie "Ahas" Nietes can always count on the fervent prayers…
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TANADA OUTHUSTLES OCAMPO TO WIN WBO YOUTH TITLE
Allan Tanada proved to be the real deal last night, outpointing fellow prospect Jose Ocampo after ten rounds to win the WBO Asia Pacific Youth superfeatherweight title in Tanza, Cavite in what…
