Posts belonging to Category 'Boxing'
December 26, 2009 | Posted by Benjie
Photo Courtesy: Philboxing.com
Another good news for Philippine boxing came about before Christmas as another young prospect from Mandaue City, Cebu surprised everyone with his stunning victory over a Nicaraguan foe. John Riel Casimero was a huge underdog going for the fight against the tough Nicaraguan Cesar Canchila for the World Boxing Organization (WBO) interim [...]
Categories: Boxing | 
Tags: Cebu, Cesar Canchila, Giovanni Segura, Ivan Calderon, John Riel Casimero, Leyte, Managua, Mandaue City, Mandaue City Cebu, Nicaragua, Omar Niño Romero, Ormoc City Leyte, Philippine boxing, Puerto Rico, Ryo Miyazaki | 
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December 16, 2009 | Posted by Benjie
Photo Courtesy: Allan Miel and Examiner.com
As of the moment, the much awaited fight between Manny Pacquiao of the Philippines and American Floyd Mayweather, Jr. is in the works. In principle, both have agreed to a mega showdown on March 13, 2010. But there is still a fundamental issue to be settled, that is the venue [...]
Categories: Boxing | Tags: Cotto, Dela Hoya, Juan Manuel Marquez, Manny Pacquiao, Mexico, Pacquiao vs. Mayeather, Philippines, PPV | 2 Comments »
December 6, 2009 | Posted by Benjie
Photo Courtesy: AllbestofPhilippines.blogspot.com
I have been trying to list down Filipino boxers who are on the doorstep to stardom. Boxers who may carry the torch once Manny Pacquiao decides to hang up his gloves. My list includes Rey Bautista, Donnie Nietes, Ciso Morales, Marvin Sonsona, Brian Villoria, Bernabe Concepcion and AJ Banal. I found out that [...]
Categories: Boxing | Tags: Aj Banal, Brix Flores, Cebu, Cebu City, Cebuanos, Ciso Morales, City government of Cebu, City government of Cebu and Mandaue, Donnie Nietes, Edito and Edmund Vllamor, Edito Villamor, Edmund Villamor, Jun Agrabio, Mandaue, Marvin Sonsona, Philippines, provincial government of Cebu, Rey Bautista | No Comments »
December 6, 2009 | Posted by Benjie
Photo Courtesy: Ajbanal.blogspot.com
I remember the late American General George Patton saying ‘Success means how high you bounce back when you hit the bottom’. Alex John Banal or more known as AJ Banal was a heartbeat away for an interim title back in July 2008 when he was knocked out in the 10th round by Rafael [...]
Categories: Boxing | Tags: 'Bazooka', AJ 'Bazooka' Banal, Aj Banal, Cebu, Cebu City, Ermita, Ermita Cebu City, George Patton, Indonesia, Jose Angel Beranza, Mexico, Nouldy Matumla, Panama, Rafael Concepxion | No Comments »
November 22, 2009 | Posted by Benjie
Everytime Manny Pacquiao has a boxing match, almost everybody here in the Philippines are glued on the seats as nobody would like to miss a single action. So on my way to Gaisano Mall Cinema last Sunday for the much anticipated battle between Manny Pacquiao and Miguel Cotto of Puerto Rico, I took a few [...]
Categories: Boxing | Tags: C.M. Recto Ave., Davao City, Davao City photos, Gaisano Mall, Gaisano Mall Cinema, J.P. Laurel Ave., Manny Pacquiao, Puerto Rico, Roxas Ave. | No Comments »
November 17, 2009 | Posted by Benjie
Last weekend’s mega fight in Las Vegas, Nevada deserves a second look or even third and fourth looks. I took some time to download and upload photos on the fight. Again, thanks to www.Boxrec.com.ua
Cotto displays his counterpunching skills
Categories: Boxing | Tags: 'Firepower' fight photos, 'Pacman', Cotto-Pacquiao fight photos, Manny Pacquiao, Manny Pacquiao-Miguel Cotto fight photos, Miguel Angel Cotto, Miguel Cotto, Pacquiao fight photos, Pacquiao-Cotto fight photos, Pacquiao-Cotto fight pics | No Comments »
November 15, 2009 | Posted by Benjie
Photo Courtesy: Boxnews.com.ua
Wheeew! ………. The excitement is over. All those questions are already answered. No question, Manny Pacquiao is boxing’s best. The fighting pride of the Philippines outclassed the champion from Puerto Rico in a stunning fashion.
Categories: Boxing | Tags: Manny Pacquiao, Miguel Cotto, Philippines, Puerto Rico | 1 Comment »
November 14, 2009 | Posted by Benjie
These are all taken during the weigh-in of Manny Pacquiao and Miguel Cotto on November 13, a day before they square off the ring in MGM Grand, Las Vegas. All these photos are with courtesy of www.Boxnews.com.ua
Manny Pacquiao all smiles upon his arrival
Categories: Boxing | Tags: 'Firepower' weigh-in photos, Manny Pacquiao - Miguel Cotto weigh-in photos, Manny Pacquiao vs. Miguel Cotto weigh-in photos, Pacquiao-Cotto photos, Pacquiao-Cotto weigh-in photos, Pacquiao-Cotto weigh-in pics | No Comments »
November 12, 2009 | Posted by Benjie
Photo Courtesy: Boxnews.com.ua
Miguel Cotto repeatedly said that all is well now after his brutal loss to Antonio Margarito last year. As they say, there’s always a first time for everything. It was the first time that Miguel Cotto lost and got knocked out in his pro career.
Categories: Boxing | Tags: Antonio Margarito, Careless whispers, Freddie Roach, Joe Santiago, Joshua Clottey, Michael Jennings, Miguel Cotto | No Comments »
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