Pacquiao vs. Mayweather: Will it really happen?

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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 [...]

Philippine boxing has Cebu to thank for

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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 [...]

Star Snippets: Z Gorres, Julio Cesar Chavez, Jr., Takeshi Okada …..

Boxer Z Gorres of the Philippines is now out of the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) and has been transferred to the recovery room of a hospital in Las Vegas, Nevada. He was in a medically induced coma for three days while the doctors removed a blood clot in his brain. Gorres has been hospitalized since [...]

Star Snippets: Yeoh Ken Nee, Takashi Saito, Park Chan-ho …..

Yeoh Ken Nee will be joined by Bryan Nickson Lomas in representing Malaysia in the coming Laos SEA games beginning December 9. The tandem will compete in the 3m springboard synchronized event and expect to face stiff competition from divers from the Philippines.

Thailand ready to defend overall title

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Regional powerhouse Thailand is set to show its force in sports once again in the upcoming South East Asian Games (SEA Games) in Vientiane, Laos. The regional event which kicks off this coming December 9 is considered the olympics of South East Asia. A total of 379 Gold medals are up for grabs [...]

Will Chris Lutz be ‘the next Allan Caidic’?

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Another US NCAA standout expected to formally join Smart Gilas by mid next year is Chris Lutz. He is likely to come back to the Philippines by end of April or May. Chris was born on February 11, 1985 to American father Wayne and Filipina mother Luzviminda. The six-foot-three senior off-guard from Marshall [...]

Boxing’s best!

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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.

Pacquiao vs. Cotto: A fight to remember

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There have been a handful of great boxing matches so far this year. These include Shane Mosley-Antonio Margarito, Juan Manuel Marquez – Juan Diaz, Manny Pacquiao-Ricky Hatton to name a few. But this coming weekend’s bout featuring Manny Pacquiao and Miguel Cotto is extra special for boxing and for both Philippines [...]

Star Snippets: Cadel Evans, David Haye and more

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Australia’s Cadel Evans expects a showdown with American Lance Armstrong after the former announced his comeback on Thursday, November 5 to the Tour Down Under slated early next year in Australia.

Who’s corner will come to rescue?

“Firepower” is just a few days away. I’m sure I share the same feeling with my fellow Filipinos and all Pacquiao fans.  As they say, styles make fights, Manny Pacquiao’s fight against Miguel Angel Cotto will be an all-out war right from the opening bell. The two ring gladiators meet in the ring carrying the [...]

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