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Villoria, Mayol wins: Something to cheer about

By Edwin Espejo Sun, May 13, 2012 1:27PM UTC View Comments

Brian Villoria finally solved the puzzle that is Omar Romero, scoring a 9th round technical knockout win over the Mexican challenger to retain his World Boxing Organization flyweight crown at the Ynares Gym in Metro Manila . The win erased his two previous disappointing encounters with the gritty Mexican boxer, where he lost by a...

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Donaire Odyssey: Sonsona is back, will Nonito follow?

By Edwin Espejo Sun, Oct 16, 2011 8:02AM UTC View Comments

Former world super flyweight champion, Marvin Sonsona, eked out a lopsided 10-round decision win over tough Mexican Carlos Jacobo to announce that he is back in business and is ready to conquer the world again. Sonsona disappeared from the boxing scene for 20 months following his stoppage loss to Puerto Rican, Wilfredo Vazquez Jr, in...

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Pacquiao Watch: Manny’s would-be tormentor

By Edwin Espejo Sun, Oct 09, 2011 7:35AM UTC View Comments

If there was – and I emphasize the ‘was’ – any boxer Manny Pacquiao feared, that guy is now a certified Pacman fanatic. When Manny was toiling and creating havoc in the lightweight classes, a stylish and complete featherweight boxer was making waves in Japan. Pacquiao lawyer Franklin Gacal Jr once shared that after seeing...

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Pacquiao Watch: Mayweather taking us for a ride

By Edwin Espejo Tue, Sep 20, 2011 9:07AM UTC View Comments

Floyd Mayweather Jr. (right) hits Victor Ortiz Floyd during their WBC welterweight title fight Saturday. Pic: AP.

No, this is not about the outcome of the Mayweather-Ortiz fiasco of a fight that quite a handful are now saying was a fix. It’s all about Floyd Mayweather Jr taking advantage of boxing fans’ unquenchable thirst for an ultimate showdown with Manny Pacquiao. You see, the only reason Mayweather keeps on fighting is not...

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Dodie Jr continues march to stardom

By Edwin Espejo Mon, Sep 19, 2011 6:13AM UTC View Comments

Filipino world title hopeful Dodie Boy Peñalosa Jr tries to stay on an unbeaten course as he continues to hone his skills to become the third in the family to capture a world boxing crown. Peñalosa will go up against Donriel Marcos on October 1 at the Hoops Dome in Lapu-Lapu City seeking his 7th...

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