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Filipino Boxing Journal

Bringing in Fight News that matters to Filipinos world wide.
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Professional Boxing Contract: Insurance, Is it stipulated in case of a boxers death?

Filipino Boxing Journal ― Last week, we saw again one unfortunate happening in boxing. This time in the case of Karlo Maquinto (RIP); died on February 3, 2012, six days after collapsing in the ring following a majority draw against Mark Joseph Costa. Aside from Maquinto, as... (more)
Tags: Opinions
 Ragpalizer ― Posted on Feb 6th, 2012
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Methodical beatdowns makes Milan Melindo a scary assignment

Filipino Boxing Journal ― Milan “Method Man” Melindo (25-0, 9 KOs) may not be a power puncher, but his methodical approach has earned him more than just mere accolades. His surgical and precise strikes and seemingly innate ability to read an opponent so well have... (more)
Tags: Boxing News
 Ragpalizer ― Posted on Jan 11th, 2012
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Challenge issued: Claggett wants Jakosalem in March 2012

Filipino Boxing Journal ― Canadian light welterweight champion Steve Claggett thought his March 2011 trip to the Philippines for his first overseas fight was already in the bag. After all, Romeo Jakosalem did not seem much of a threat if records were to be analyzed. The... (more)
Tags: Boxing News
 Ragpalizer ― Posted on Jan 5th, 2012
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Of flash floods and Rocky Balboa

Filipino Boxing Journal ― Disaster happens so quickly and so unexpectedly that when it comes, most of us are not prepared for it. On the evening of December 16th, 2011, this writer, along with his father and several relatives, suddenly became victims of a flash flood that... (more)
Tags: Opinions
 Ragpalizer ― Posted on Jan 5th, 2012
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Why Cotto should fight Pacquiao next

Filipino Boxing Journal ― With the incarceration of Floyd Mayweather, Jr., the FIGHT OF THE CENTURY is now temporarily off, at least until November 2012 perhaps. So who’s next for Manny Pacquiao in May next year? Reports have it Top Rank president and Pacquiao’s... (more)
 Ragpalizer ― Posted on Dec 28th, 2011
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Ricky Burns or Antonio de Marco, either one will do for Gesta

Filipino Boxing Journal ― Undefeated lightweight sensation Mercito “No Mercy” Gesta is currently enjoying some well-deserved vacation time here in the Philippines after capping an unbeaten four-fight campaign this year. However, 2012 seems to be an exciting year for the... (more)
 Ragpalizer ― Posted on Dec 16th, 2011
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Boom Boom Bautista versus Chris John in 2012?

Filipino Boxing Journal ― Rey “Boom Boom” Bautista (32-2, 24 KOs), who is coming out fresh from a 6th-round knockout win over previously undefeated Miguel Angel Mendoza (17-1, 17 KOs) of Mexico last December 10th, 2011, has been dreaming of becoming a world champion. The... (more)
Tags: Boxing, Opinions
 Ragpalizer ― Posted on Dec 15th, 2011
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World title bid possible for Bautista in 2012, but promoter says not so fast

Filipino Boxing Journal ― After a very exciting performance last Saturday, IBF international featherweight champion Rey “Boom Boom” Bautista (32-2, 24 KOs) of the Philippines might have positioned himself to get what he always wanted -a shot for a world title. The... (more)
Tags: Boxing News
 Ragpalizer ― Posted on Dec 12th, 2011
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Pinoy Pride X update: Fighters make weight

Filipino Boxing Journal ― Mandaue City, Philippines - Boxers who will figure in tomorrow night’s slugfest can relax now as all of them made it at the scales in the Pinoy Pride X official weigh-in held earlier today at the Pacific Mall, Mandaue City. Fight night will... (more)
Tags: Boxing News
 Ragpalizer ― Posted on Dec 12th, 2011
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Running not an option, Bautista and Mendoza agree

Filipino Boxing Journal ― Lapu-Lapu City, Philippines – In the final press conference leading to their world title bout this Saturday night, December 10th, 2011 at the Hoops Dome Lapu-Lapu City, defending IBF international featherweight champion Rey “Boom Boom&... (more)
Tags: Boxing News
 Ragpalizer ― Posted on Dec 12th, 2011
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Pinoy Pride X update: Cardenas believes he will prevail over Servania

Filipino Boxing Journal ― Cebu City, Philippines –  In a recent press conference held at Moon Cafe, IT Park, earlier today, unbeaten Mexican prizefighter Marcos “Geraldito” Cardenas gamely faced the quizzing personnel of the Cebu City sports media to... (more)
Tags: Boxing News
 Ragpalizer ― Posted on Dec 12th, 2011
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Boom Boom Bautista will fall in six, Mexican challenger says

Filipino Boxing Journal ― Cebu City, Philippines – Hard-hitting Mexican challenger Miguel Mendoza (17-0-1, 17 KOs) boldly made his prediction in front of Cebu City’s sports media earlier today at the Maya Mexican Restaurant during a press conference for his upcoming... (more)
 Ragpalizer ― Posted on Dec 12th, 2011
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Cotto-Margarito II: Preview & Prediction

Filipino Boxing Journal ― Saying there will be a bloodbath come December 3rd at the Madison Square Garden, New York is spot on. When you got two hard-punching rivals going at it again, one can expect nothing short of a classic contest of pugilistic contest fused with raw... (more)
Tags: Opinions
 Ragpalizer ― Posted on Nov 29th, 2011
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Pondering on Cotto-Margarito II

Filipino Boxing Journal ― Three years later, both men will find themselves facing each other again. In just over a week, boxing world will be ushered to a matchup that promises to be an explosive affair. For the second time around, former welterweight rivals Miguel Angel... (more)
Tags: Boxing, Opinions
 Ragpalizer ― Posted on Nov 25th, 2011
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The welterweight landscape post Pacquiao-Marquez III

Filipino Boxing Journal ― Many found themselves at the wrong end of the prediction bandwagon when Juan Manuel Marquez once again provided rival Manny Pacquiao a highly-contested bout last November 12th. The Mexican boxing legend still has Pacquiao’s number after all,... (more)
Tags: Opinions
 Ragpalizer ― Posted on Nov 23rd, 2011