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May 3, 2012
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Top Picks for 2012 Kentucky Derby

The Frustrated Sports Analyst ― It’s that time of the year again when topnotch thoroughbreds in the United States take to the Churchill Downs racetrack and vie for the top spot. Picking this year’s best pick would be hard, as there are many fine horses out there that are more... (More)
Top Picks for 2012 Kentucky Derby
Posted 24 days ago
Feb 6, 2012
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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)
Posted on Feb 6th, 2012
Jan 11, 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)
Posted on Jan 11th, 2012
Jan 5, 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)
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)
Posted on Jan 5th, 2012
Dec 28, 2011
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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)
Posted on Dec 28th, 2011
Dec 16, 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)
Posted on Dec 16th, 2011
Dec 15, 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)
Posted on Dec 15th, 2011
Dec 12, 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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
Posted on Dec 12th, 2011
Nov 29, 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)
Posted on Nov 29th, 2011
Nov 25, 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)
Posted on Nov 25th, 2011
Nov 23, 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)
Posted on Nov 23rd, 2011
Nov 22, 2011
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Pacquiao-Marquez: A Perfect Rivalry

Filipino Boxing Journal ― It has been a while since WBO welterweight champion Manny Pacquiao (54-3-2, 38 KOs) of the Philippines succesfully retained his title after a 12-round tiff (for the third time) with archnemesis Juan Manuel Marquez (53-6-1, 39 KOs) of Mexico last... (More)
Posted on Nov 22nd, 2011
Nov 17, 2011
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Pacquiao’s hair-thin disappointing victory

Filipino Boxing Journal ― Although Manny Pacquiao got 117 against the 115 I scored to Juan Manuel Marquez’s, Manny’s performance was a disappointment. He was tentative in most of the rounds to aggressively bring the war to Marquez. Obviously, he was afraid to be hit by... (More)
Posted on Nov 17th, 2011
Nov 15, 2011
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Mulling Over Pacquiao vs. Marquez III

Filipino Boxing Journal ― written by Carnilo Daculan I know it is an irony, but the best boxing bout almost always has a no clear winner.  And if there’s one, count on it: it’s the fans. The third installment of Pacquiao vs. Marquez, saw t (More)
Posted on Nov 15th, 2011
Nov 9, 2011
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Marquez gambles a lot by hulking up scientifically

Filipino Boxing Journal ― He doesn’t look like that bloated lightweight chump who fought Floyd Mayweather two years ago. Not bad at all. From all angles, Mexican boxing legend Juan Manuel Marquez (53-5-1, 39 KOs) looks ripped (and big). There must be something team... (More)
Posted on Nov 9th, 2011
Nov 8, 2011
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Pacquiao set to finally whoop Mayweather’s backside… in the numbers game at least

Filipino Boxing Journal ― Boxing archrivals Manny Pacquiao and Floyd Mayweather Jr. may not have shared a ring but they have been engaging the other in a constant strings of battles outside the squared circle. Mayweather, at a time the consensus pound-for-pound best fighter... (More)
Posted on Nov 8th, 2011
Nov 7, 2011
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Pacquiao TKO victim still fights to stave off obscurity

Filipino Boxing Journal ― On the eve of the Manny Pacquiao-Juan Manuel Marquez WBO welterweight title scrap November 12th in Las Vegas, one familiar name (at least to Filipino and Mexican boxing fans) will be figuring in a fight of his own. Specifically, his 35th bout in a... (More)
Posted on Nov 7th, 2011
Nov 6, 2011
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Mercito Gesta to make a statement, will battle best opposition so far

Filipino Boxing Journal ― After being on the receiving end of harsh criticisms of fighting tin cans and bottom feeders, unbeaten lightweight prospect Mercito “No Mercy” Gesta (23-0-1, 12 KOs) is going to make a statement. And a very loud one at that. The native of Mandaue... (More)
Posted on Nov 6th, 2011
Nov 4, 2011
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No “Thunderbolt” in Pacquiao-Marquez trilogy

Filipino Boxing Journal ― Reigning WBO Oriental featherweight champion Lorenzo “Thunderbolt” Villanueva (21-0, 20 KOs) was supposed to make his first international appearance in the undercard of the Manny Pacquiao-Juan Manuel Marquez WBO welterweight title bout. But due... (More)
Posted on Nov 4th, 2011
Nov 3, 2011
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Going against the grain: Why Juan Manuel Marquez can upset Manny Pacquiao

Filipino Boxing Journal ― Increased muscle mass will not save undisputed lightweight throne’s resident Juan Manuel Marquez (53-5-1, 39 KOs) from losing in a very emphatic fashion against Manny Pacquiao (54-3-2, 38 KOs) in their scheduled November 12th WBO welterweight... (More)
Posted on Nov 3rd, 2011
Oct 31, 2011
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Filipino pugilist seeks redemption in Pacquiao-Marquez III undercard

Filipino Boxing Journal ― Back in June 27th, 2009, Fernando Lumacad battled Mexican bruiser Jorge Arce for the vacant IBF international super flyweight title. A win would have been a definitive point in Lumacad’s career. Arce was (and still is) a huge name in the lower... (More)
Posted on Oct 31st, 2011
Oct 27, 2011
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Like it or not, Pacquiao-Marquez III is gonna be an explosive slambang affair

Filipino Boxing Journal ― This writer has long said that undisputed lightweight champion Juan Manuel Marquez requires more than a Hail Mary to best reigning WBO welterweight champ Manny Pacquiao, perhaps Marquez’ greatest rival in the ring, in their upcoming title scrap... (More)
Posted on Oct 27th, 2011
Oct 25, 2011
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Fil-Am amateur boxer now aims to become a US Olympian

Filipino Boxing Journal ― “The dream to represent the Philippines is still there,” Mario Delmindo told this writer after his son, Fil-Am amateur boxer Miles Delmindo recently won another boxing event last week in Ohio, USA. “But with so much things going on in... (More)
Posted on Oct 25th, 2011
Oct 23, 2011
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Narvaez pulls a Joshua Clottey against Donaire

Filipino Boxing Journal ― New York City, USA ­– In his first, and probably his last, defense of his WBC and WBO bantamweight titles, Nonito “Filipino Flash” Donaire (27-1, 18 KOs) found himself in the ring with an opponent who seemed content with just blocking and... (More)
Posted on Oct 23rd, 2011
Oct 21, 2011
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History won’t be repeating itself at Donaire-Narvaez championship tiff

Filipino Boxing Journal ― No titles were at stake when the late great Gabriel “Flash” Elorde of the Philippines took on New Yorker Frankie Narvaez at the historic Madison Square Garden in August of 1965. Originally from Puerto Rico, Narvaez owned most of the crowd, which... (More)
Posted on Oct 21st, 2011

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