The Dean's List

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Rematch for the ages

If ever the rematch between Manny Pacquiao and Floyd Mayweather, Jr. takes place as reported in April at the Sphere in Las Vegas, it will be…

Tue, 18 Nov 2025

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Donaire awaits WBA decision

The WBA may elevate the fight between interim bantamweight titleholder Nonito Donaire, Jr. and champion in-recess Seiya Tsutsumi at the Koku…

Mon, 10 Nov 2025

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Gibbons’ ‘Thrilla’ regrets

MP Promotions president Sean Gibbons was over the moon in heralding the recent success of the “Thrilla In Manila” 50th anniversary celebrati…

Sat, 08 Nov 2025

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Donaire in historic bid

It’s back to familiar territory for WBA interim bantamweight champion Nonito Donaire, Jr. as he arrived in Cebu last Sunday to open training…

Thu, 06 Nov 2025

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History made twice over

In 1975, the world stood still when the “Thrilla In Manila” was staged at the Smart Araneta Coliseum. History was made with Muhammad Ali ret…

Fri, 31 Oct 2025

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Stars of the show

In celebrating the Golden Anniversary of the “Thrilla In Manila,” Manny Pacquiao made sure relatives of Muhammad Ali and Joe Frazier came to…

Thu, 30 Oct 2025

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Unbeaten and undefiled

Six undefeated fighters will put their unblemished records on the line during the “Thrilla In Manila” Golden Anniversary boxing card with th…

Wed, 29 Oct 2025

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Jerusalem shrugs off age disparity

WBC minimumweight champion Melvin Jerusalem isn’t worried that South African challenger Siyakholwa Kuse is nine years younger because in his…

Wed, 29 Oct 2025

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RomyMac’s Ali memories

Romy Macalintal is known as an astute electoral lawyer. But not too many know that 50 years ago, when he was 28, RomyMac had an unexpected t…

Fri, 24 Oct 2025

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Six is ‘Thrilla’s’ magic numbe

Six is turning out to be a resonant number in the Golden Anniversary celebration of the “Thrilla In Manila” at the Smart Araneta Coliseum on…

Fri, 24 Oct 2025

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When to stop a fight

It’s never an easy call for a referee to stop a fight. A premature ending will lead to a howl of protest particularly if a fighter is still …

Thu, 23 Oct 2025

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“Thrilla” guest list

Events are now being finalized before the “Thrilla In Manila” Golden Anniversary celebration featuring at least 11 fights at the Smart Arane…

Sun, 28 Sep 2025

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ABAP regroups after Liverpool bust

The Philippines notched four straight wins then dropped six in a row to bow out without a podium finish at the recent World Boxing Champions…

Thu, 25 Sep 2025

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GOAT debate in boxing

In the book “How To Be The Greatest Like Muhammad Ali,” writer and sports commentator Steve Dawson listed five fighters whom he thought coul…

Thu, 25 Sep 2025

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Vayson rues coach’s decision

INDIO, California. Challenger Jayson Vayson disagreed with his coach Allan Alegria’s decision to throw in the towel at 1:41 of the seventh r…

Mon, 22 Sep 2025

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“Thrilla” card takes shape

Melvin Jerusalem headlines 'Thrilla' card on Oct. 29. The “Thrilla In Manila” golden anniversary card is close to finalization with 11 fight…

Thu, 18 Sep 2025

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Vayson aims to make history

LAS VEGAS. Jayson Vayson got the surprise of his life when manager Brico Santig cancelled his fight against Regie Suganob two months ago for…

Thu, 18 Sep 2025

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Smarts over power

Mexico’s living legend Saul (Canelo) Alvarez was heavily favored to bludgeon Terence Crawford in their epic showdown at the Allegiant Stadiu…

Tue, 16 Sep 2025

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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) Alvare…

Sun, 14 Sep 2025

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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…

Wed, 10 Sep 2025