Saturday, July 30, 2016

Jessie Vargas eager to promote potential fight with Pacquiao

There are no shortage of suitors for Manny Pacquiao, but Mexican-American boxer Jessie Vargas thinks he has the inside track when it comes to enticing the Filipino superstar back into the ring.
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Thursday, July 28, 2016

Pacquiao vows he won’t set aside Senate duties if he comes out of boxing retirement

Filipino ring icon Manny Pacquiao assured the public that he will not allow his duties as senator to be compromised if he comes out of boxing retirement for a reported fight in November.  
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Wednesday, July 27, 2016

Pinoy fighter Marlon Tapales survives 2 knockdowns to win world title in Thailand

Hard-hitting southpaw Marlon Tapales is the latest Filipino boxing world champion after he stopped Pungluang Sor Singyu to capture the WBO world bantamweight title Wednesday afternoon in Ayutthaya, Thailand.
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Saturday, July 23, 2016

Boxing: Wounded Taylor looks to Rio to regain golden touch

Irish boxing superstar Katie Taylor along with Nicola Adams established womens boxing in London in the 2012 Olympics as a must see event but four years on cracks are appearing in her armor.
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Friday, July 22, 2016

No talks with Arum yet on next fight, Pacquiao insists 

Senator Manny Pacquiao on Friday insisted that he has not yet discussed with Top Rank promoter Bob Arum any plans about his next return to the boxing ring.
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Wednesday, July 20, 2016

Pacquiao denies talks about a November fight

The camp of boxing icon and Senator Manny Pacquiao camp denied talks about a November fight despite confirmation from Top Rank promoter Bob Arum.
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Tuesday, July 19, 2016

Possible foes lined up for Pacquiao —Arum

Top Rank Promotions chief Bob Arum has lined up two possible opponents for Manny Pacquiao's ring return.
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Saturday, July 16, 2016

Wilder stops Arreola to retain WBC heavyweight world title  

Deontay Wilder shook off injury to retain his World Boxing Council heavyweight world title Saturday as bloodied challenger Chris Arreola failed to answer the bell for the ninth round.
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Magramo decisions Rosia to stay unbeaten

WBC international flyweight champion Giemel Magramo kept his unblemished record by defeating fellow Filipino and former IBO world title challenger Renz Rosia Saturday night at Elorde Sports Complex in ParaƱaque.
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Friday, July 15, 2016

Sugar Ray Leonard to pay tribute to Muhammad Ali in Nevada Boxing Hall of Fame induction

Sugar Ray Leonard is set to deliver a speech paying tribute to the late Muhammad Ali in the 2016 Nevada Boxing Hall of Fame induction on July 30 (July 31 Philippine time) at Caesar's Palace in Las Vegas. 
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WBC international champ Giemel Magramo battles fellow Pinoy Renz Rosia

WBC international flyweight champion Giemel Magramo is set to duke it out against fellow Filipino and one-time IBO world title challenger Renz Rosia in a ten-round non-title bout on July 16 at Elorde Sports Complex in ParaƱaque.  
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Thursday, July 14, 2016

Eyeing ring comeback, Pacquiao wants legacy as ‘fighting senator’

Filipino boxing sensation Manny Pacquiao has declared he still has the passion for the sport and may come out of retirement, although there are no plans for a fight this year.
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Tuesday, July 12, 2016

Saturday, July 2, 2016

Jonathan Taconing loses world title bid in Mexico

MANILA — World rated light flyweight Jonathan Taconing fell short in his second world title attempt losing by unanimous decision against defending WBC world light flyweight champion Ganigan Lopez on Sunday at the Arena Coliseo in Mexico City, Mexico.
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Friday, July 1, 2016

Taconing, Lopez make weight for world title showdown

MANILA- Hard-hitting Filipino title contender Jonathan Taconing and defending WBC world light flyweight champion Ganigan Lopez both made weight for their world title showdown on Sunday at the Arena Coliseo in Mexico City, Mexico.
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Arum on Pacquiao: I believe he wants to return to fighting

 "The question is, can he return and yet fulfill his duties as a senator in the Philippines?"
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