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Crawford to defy odds?
It could be a case of Terence Crawford biting more than he can chew. He’s moving up two divisions to challenge Mexico’s Saul (Canelo) Alvarez who’s defending his WBO, WBA, WBC and…
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Canelo Alvarez vs Terence Crawford: Size Matters
The much-anticipated matchup between Canelo Alvarez and Terrence Crawford is officially here. These two pound-for-pounders meet in an undisputed fight at super middleweight. The biggest question of them all heading into fight…
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It´s Fightweek Fight: Canelo vs. Crawford
I had a week filled with special activities and accomplishments as I also made final preparations to travel to Las Vegas for what’s expected to be the most important fight in years:…
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ABAP feels WB’s growing pains
Marcus Manalo. ABAP secretary-general Marcus Manalo said yesterday a hiccup on the administrative side of newly-IOC recognized international federation World Boxing’s inaugural World Championships currently ongoing in Liverpool resulted in the disqualification…
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Who is Nico Walsh?
There is a serious move to include middleweight Nico Walsh on the “Thrilla In Manila” commemoration card at the Smart Araneta Coliseum on Oct. 29 and negotiations are underway to bring him…
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Boxers swing into action
The Philippine team was reduced to six fighters with Ofelia Magno scratched from the women’s 48kg lineup due to lack of time to confirm results of her sex test as the World…
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Iglesias vs. Shishkin: Unsigned Hype
To use a term from the legendary hip hop magazine The Source, rising prospect Osleys Iglesias is a perfect example of unsigned hype. Although Iglesias has fought on cards promoted by Bob…
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Spicing up “Thrilla” card
It looks like at least 13 fights will be on the bill for the “Thrilla In Manila” 50th anniversary commemoration at the Smart Araneta Coliseum on Oct. 29 with the main event…
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Technological evolution or revolution?
We live in an era of ever-increasing technological change, and it's simply impossible to meet the new generations' demand for innovation and creativity. This has a significant impact on almost every aspect…
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Pacman back into full-time boxing
Take it from MP Promotions head Sean Gibbons. Hall of Famer Manny Pacquiao is back into full-time boxing. And it’s not only as a fighter but also as a promoter. Aside from…
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Paalam leads ABAP team in Liverpool
Tokyo Olympic silver medalist Carlo Paalam leads a seven-strong ABAP lineup at the World Boxing Championships in the M&S Bank Arena, Liverpool, on Sept. 4-14 and while it may be tough to…
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Pacman sets ‘Thrilla’ commemoration
Boxing Hall of Famer Manny Pacquiao is setting the stage for the commemoration of the “Thrilla In Manila” on its 50th anniversary with a blockbuster card at the Smart Araneta Coliseum on…
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The Growth of Boxing
On Saturday, I went to a boxing event at the Sala Urbana in Naucalpan, a great evening put on by Miura Boxing. It’s a gym that has had a stable of boxers…
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Vayson vies for WBA/WBO titles
If Jayson Vayson dethrones WBA/WBO minimumweight champion Oscar Collazo of Puerto Rico in their scheduled 12-round bout at the Fantasy Springs Resort and Casino in Indio, California, on Sept. 20, it will…
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Call to Action 12 Items for Boxers’ Safety
Boxing, being a contact sport, carries its risks, however countless changes have been made to the rules, while protocols and procedures have been implemented that have changed its brutal nature. It is…
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Llover nears IBF title shot
Fresh from disposing of former two-time world champion Luis Concepcion, unbeaten IBF No. 8 bantamweight Kenneth (Lover Boy) Llover is now a step closer to sealing a crack at the IBF belt…
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Itauma vs Whyte: Can Whyte Weather The Storm?
This Saturday rising heavyweight prospect Moses Itauma faces a vet fringe contender in Dillian Whyte streaming live on DAZN PPV from Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Itauma looks the part in a variety of…
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Unforgettable Moments with the Champions
This past week was full of emotional moments and great closeness with several champions. This is something I always enjoyed about my father—seeing his closeness to the boxers, those intimate moments, that…
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All or nothing for Jerwin
Former IBF superflyweight champion Jerwin Ancajas is blasting his way to secure a shot at another world title and MP Promotions head Sean Gibbons ruled out any more tune-ups in declaring it’s…
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The Boxer
Chihuas Rodriguez drops Galal Yafai. To be a boxer requires a series of very special characteristics for this incredibly difficult and demanding activity. They are warriors coming from humble beginnings and tough…
