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Davis vs. Martin: Tank Versus Frank
This Saturday night live from MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada, Gervonta Davis makes his long awaited return to the ring. His opponent is undefeated lightweight contender Frank Martin. With…
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Boxing coaches named for Paris
Don Abnett. Australian coach Don Abnett will lead the cast of mentors and tacticians working with the Philippines’ five-strong boxing team at the Paris Olympics. Abnett, 63, has been involved in boxing…
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The fighting five
You can’t say enough about the fighting heart of the five Philippine boxers who qualified for the Paris Olympics. Lightheavyweight Eumir Marcial was first to book a ticket by making it to…
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Vargas brings luck to boxers
From when ABAP chairman Ricky Vargas arrived in Bangkok last Thursday to witness the final four days of competition at the World Olympic Boxing Qualifiers, Carlo Paalam and Hergie Bacyadan went undefeated…
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Wilder vs. Zhang: Winner Moves On, Loser Goes Home
This Saturday’s DAZN PPV main event between Deontay Wilder and Zhilei Zhang is truly a winner moves on, loser goes home scenario. Both fighters are clearly on a downslide in their respected…
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Tough road ahead for Paalam
Carlo Paalam (R) in action against Turkmenistan’s Sukur Ovezov in Thailand. Featherweight contender Carlo Paalam has three more wins to go before clinching a ticket to Paris but it won’t be an…
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Paalam seeks revenge on foe
Carlo Paalam. With 32 of 63 featherweight (57kg) fighters still standing in the race for three Paris tickets, Carlo Paalam hopes to avenge a previous loss to Turkmenistan’s Shukur Ovezov when they…
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Taylor vs. Catterall 2: End of the Road for Josh Taylor?
How much gasoline does Josh Taylor have left in his tank as we approach Saturday’s long due rematch? Add to the fact Josh is coming off his only pro loss of his…
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Ladon begins Paris quest
Rogen Ladon (R). An age difference of 11 years may be an advantage or disadvantage for Bago City veteran Rogen Ladon when he faces Spanish teener Rafael Serrano Lozano, Jr. in the…
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Ex-champs on comeback trail
Magsayo (R) and Ancajas (L) pose with MP Promotions' Sean Gibbons. Former WBC featherweight champion Mark Magsayo and ex-IBF superflyweight titleholder Jerwin Ancajas are working double time in the gym as they…
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Boxers await qualifying draw
L-R: Ladon, Paalam, Laurente and Bacyadan. Four intrepid boxers hoping to represent the Philippines in the coming Paris Olympics are awaiting the draw for the final world qualifiers set in Bangkok on…
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Elorde named to WBC body
Juan Miguel Elorde has been appointed to the 20-strong WBC Ratings Committee by WBC president Mauricio Sulaiman to join Patrick Cusick of Thailand as the only Asians in the powerful body headed…
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Fury vs. Usyk: The Big One Has Finally Arrived
This Saturday the undisputed heavyweight champion will be crowned barring a draw when undefeated foes Tyson Fury and Oleksandr Usyk meet in the ring. It’s been a long winding road to get…
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Martin joins Pinoy invasion
Carl Jammes Martin (C). IBF No. 4 and WBO No. 5 superbantamweight Carl Jammes Martin is now in Las Vegas with father/trainer Abel, joining a slew of Filipino fighters under MP Promotions…
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Back to drawing board
Torres drops Gaballo. It wasn’t supposed to happen this way. WBO No. 1 bantamweight Reymart Gaballo was pitted against Osaka-based Mexican Kenbun Torres in an eight-rounder at the Midas Hotel and Casino,…
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Pro boxer bids for Paris slot
Laurente. Criztian Pitt Laurente is putting his pro boxing career on hold to bid for a slot in the Paris Olympics and will join Carlo Paalam, Rogen Ladon and Hergie Bacyadan in…
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Masbate looms as boxing hub
Masbate has long been known for its beautiful beaches, rodeo festival, rich mineral resources and tourist spots like the Buntud Reef Sanctuary and Sandbar, Mount Mayong Payong, Pawa Mangrove Park, lighthouses and…
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GAB lowers boom on timekeeper
Dumam-ag (L) and Macado in this bit of action during their May 1 fight. Games and Amusements Board chairman Atty. Richard Clarin disclosed yesterday that Cebu ringside official Jordan Dopalco’s license has…
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Recalling Elorde’s Garden bouts
It’s been over 50 years since the late Flash Elorde fought his last bout yet he continues to be fondly remembered and revered by boxing institutions all over the world. Last week,…
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Canelo vs. Munguia: Mexican Standoff on Saturday
Cinco de Mayo weekend is upon us and that can only mean one thing, Canelo Alvarez is back in the ring. This time he faces off versus a younger Mexican foe by…
