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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 Oc…

Sun, 07 Sep 2025

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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 resu…

Fri, 05 Sep 2025

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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 Coliseu…

Thu, 04 Sep 2025

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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…

Tue, 02 Sep 2025

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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, Liverpo…

Mon, 01 Sep 2025

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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 blo…

Sun, 31 Aug 2025

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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 Sprin…

Thu, 28 Aug 2025

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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 …

Tue, 19 Aug 2025

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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 Gi…

Mon, 04 Aug 2025

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Italian next for Magsayo?

Magsayo (R) connects with a short left at Mata. Newly-crowned WBC Continental Americas superfeatherweight champion Mark Magsayo may be up ag…

Thu, 24 Jul 2025

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Marcial to focus on pros

Marcial (R) throws a right against Joseph. Eumir Marcial said yesterday he’s unsure to fight in the SEA Games this December with his focus l…

Wed, 23 Jul 2025

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Hurting inside

The verdict was like a stab straight into MP Promotions head Sean Gibbons’ heart. For four years, Gibbons dreamed of Manny Pacquiao returnin…

Tue, 22 Jul 2025

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Barrios lucky to keep title

Lady Luck continued to smile on WBC welterweight champion Mario Barrios as he has now retained his title twice in a row by escaping without …

Mon, 21 Jul 2025

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McTavish a proud Filipino

Bruce McTavish. Being Filipino is never about how you look. It’s what’s in your heart that counts. Bruce McTavish looked every bit the New Z…

Sun, 20 Jul 2025

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Pacquiao vs Barrios: Factors of consequence

Manny Pacquiao climbs back into the ring after a four-year layoff in a bid to become the first active International Boxing Hall of Famer to …

Sun, 20 Jul 2025

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Fighting for clean sweep

Magsayo (L) and Mata during the final presscon. Three Filipino fighters take on separate opponents at the MGM Grand Garden Arena, Las Vegas,…

Fri, 18 Jul 2025

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Manny ready for Barrios

Manny Pacquiao isn’t leaving anything to chance and with nearly two months of training, said he’s ready for whatever WBC welterweight champi…

Tue, 15 Jul 2025

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Manny motors to Vegas

Manny Pacquiao leaves for Las Vegas at 3 pm today (California time), taking a long drive from Los Angeles to keep his appointment with WBC w…

Mon, 14 Jul 2025

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Good Fortune for Manny

Australian strength and conditioning coach Justin Fortune said yesterday Manny Pacquiao is ready to go 12 rounds in battling WBC welterweigh…

Sun, 06 Jul 2025

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No issues with fight ref

Thomas Taylor will be the third man in the ring when Manny Pacquiao takes on WBC welterweight champion Mario Barrios at the MGM Grand Garden…

Thu, 03 Jul 2025