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Life vs. Death: The Ultimate Ringside Showdown Immortalized in Pierce Egan’s Boxiana
Sat, 23 Nov 2024
November 7, 2024
London, England
In the grand arena of human existence, life often feels like a scrappy underdog, bravely stepping into the ring against the undefeated champion: Death.
As I sat at the historic Tom Cribb Pub
Chino Trinidad: Farewell to a Man of Truth and Consequence
Tue, 06 Aug 2024
He knew a good story when he saw one, and by golly, he told it well. As a master storyteller, he proudly showcased Philippine heritage through its arts, culture, and history. He had the ability to make mundane topics sou
Francisco Guilledo: A Celebration of Life
Fri, 02 Aug 2024
Filipino boxers have gained worldwide fame for their clever, aggressive style and gameness in the ring.
From flyweight to welterweight, all the way to middleweight, they have battled their way into contention and won wo
Francisco Guilledo: A World Champion Forever
Mon, 15 Jul 2024
Art of Boxing: Courtesy of Rodolfo “Jun” Aquino.
July 14, 2024
San Francisco, CA:
Today, we bow our heads and remember Francisco Guilledo—known to the world as Pancho Villa—a champion
Pancho Villa versus Jimmy McLarnin on the Fourth of July 1925: Francisco Guilledo’s Final Fight
Thu, 04 Jul 2024
San Francisco, California—He was up against formidable foes: a raging sepsis from an ulcerated tooth, a 19-year-old diamond-in-the-rough named Jimmy McLarnin, a sole referee acting as judge, and a hostile American crow
Pierce Egan, Sr. In Memoriam, 1772-1849
Thu, 18 Apr 2024
• Pierce Egan, Sr.
• BIRTH 1772
• Greater London, England
• DEATH 3 Aug 1849 (aged 76-77)
• Pentonville, London Borough of Islington, Greater London, England
• BURIAL Highgate Cemetery W
William Eli Miller: The Bard who Illuminated Philippine Boxing in Print
Mon, 15 Apr 2024
If you’ve ever come across the colorful monikers of past Filipino boxing legends like Little Pancho, Small Montana, Speedy Dado, Young Tommy, or Star Frisco, chances are you've been enthralled by the work of a master publi
Gaudencio Cabanela, Sr.: The Premier Filipino Boxing Superstar
Fri, 05 Apr 2024
Gaudencio Cabanela, Sr. lived a brief yet remarkable life. His rapid ascent and subsequent decline in the boxing world continue to elicit feelings of pride and sorrow among those who recall his journey. According to the foundi
Inocencio Moldez: The Clever One
Thu, 04 Apr 2024
He had the makings of a world champion— marquee looks, and clever moves. ‘Tis why Bill Miller branded him as Clever Sencio.
Inocencio Moldez was the next in line to the world flyweight crown, the one his stablemate Franci
Antonio Lopez Aldeguer: The Godfather of Philippine Boxing
Mon, 01 Apr 2024
"No book about the history of Philippine boxing is complete without the story of Tony Aldeguer—he epitomizes a great humanitarian, a patron of sports, especially The Sweet Science, and one who uplifts Filipino boxers during
