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Casimero sets title defense
Mon, 17 Aug 2020
There’s no turning back for WBO bantamweight champion JohnRiel Casimero. A unification showdown with super WBA/IBF titlist Naoya Inoue was supposed to be held in Las Vegas last April 25 but the pandemic put it in cold storag
Bridges of compassion
Wed, 12 Aug 2020
Robert Bridges.
Social media trendsetter and author Ken Poirot once said “build a bridge by extending your hand.” It’s an appropriate quote considering referee/judge Robert Bridges was one of five men from the
WBC cites Pinoy ‘Heroes of Humanity’
Mon, 10 Aug 2020
The World Boxing Council (WBC) paid tribute to Sen. Manny Pacquiao, GAB chairman Baham Mitra, referee Bruce McTavish, referee Robert Bridges and lightweight contender Mercito Gesta as “Heroes of Humanity” for their
Don’t sell Manny short
Wed, 05 Aug 2020
The London weekly trade magazine Boxing News recently took a close look at the world’s top 10 welterweights and came to the conclusion that reigning super WBA champion Manny Pacquiao is only the fourth best in the 147-p
Dangerous foe likely for Magsayo
Sat, 01 Aug 2020
Mark Magsayo (right) and JohnRiel Casimero in Redondo Beach, near L. A., on a fishing expedition.
A fighter who sent an opponent to a hospital and into retirement three years ago is likely to face IBF No. 4 f
Daza backs Garcia for Hall of Fame
Thu, 30 Jul 2020
ABAP vice chairman Raul Daza is a man of integrity, action and principles. During a long distinguished career as a public servant, he never changed political colors, staying loyal to the Liberal Party from his first
Adams predicts Donaire win by KO
Mon, 27 Jul 2020
There’s no doubt in former US Olympic boxing coach Kenny Adams’ mind that Nonito Donaire, Jr. will knock out defending WBC bantamweight champion Nordine Oubaali of France when they clash in a 12-round Showtime title
Casimero may settle for another foe
Sat, 25 Jul 2020
Casimero.
It’s still not certain when super WBA/IBF bantamweight champion Naoya Inoue will arrive in Las Vegas and his appointment with WBO titleholder JohnRiel Casimero remains in the wait list but MP Promotions hea
Let’s not forget Garcia
Fri, 24 Jul 2020
A press release from Las Vegas quoted Olympic boxing qualifier Eumir Marcial the other day setting his career goals as capturing the Philippines’ first gold medal in the Summer Games and becoming the first Filipi
Clearing the road to Tokyo
Wed, 22 Jul 2020
Signing a contract to turn pro with MP Promotions has assured Olympic middleweight boxing qualifier Eumir Marcial a clear path to Tokyo with Sen. Manny Pacquiao himself declaring he’ll do whatever he can to support the bid t
