By Teodoro Medina Reynoso Based on the trend established in the last six major ring confrontations between Japanese and Filipino fighters, most with titles at stake since the second half of last year till recently, both Naoya Inoue and Junto Nakatani are favored to win over Johnriel Casimero and Giemel Magramo, respectively this April. … [Read more...] about Japanese boxers Inoue and Nakatani favored over Filipinos Casimero and Magramo
Bob Arum is banking on Tyson Fury and Naoya Inoue to become big stars
By Teodoro Medina Reynoso With two of the supposedly best pound for pound fighters in the planet under his wings, Bob Arum should be at a very commanding position in pro boxing as in the days he had Oscar de la Hoya, Floyd Mayweather Jr. and Manny Pacquiao in succession. … [Read more...] about Bob Arum is banking on Tyson Fury and Naoya Inoue to become big stars
The current Fighter of the Decade debate mirrors Robinson-Marciano situation in the 1950s
By Teodoro Medina Reynoso The current Fighter of the Decade debate involving Manny Pacquiao and Floyd Mayweather, Jr. somewhat mirrors the situation in the 1950s where the choice was between five time middleweight champion Sugar Ray Robinson and the retired undefeated heavyweight king Rocky Marciano. … [Read more...] about The current Fighter of the Decade debate mirrors Robinson-Marciano situation in the 1950s
Manny Pacquiao’s Bid For Fighter of the Decade Hangs in the Balance
As the United States of America prides itself as the center of the boxing universe, its various sports media outfits have traditionally been bestowing prestigious awards of distinction as Fight of the Year, Fighter of the Year and most importantly, the milestone Fighter of the Decade to boxers they deemed deserving. … [Read more...] about Manny Pacquiao’s Bid For Fighter of the Decade Hangs in the Balance
Manny Pacquiao in his 25th year, among top boxers with longest careers
A few days from now, Manny Pacquiao will be marking his 25th year as a professional boxer and among the world's premier fighters with the longest boxing careers. … [Read more...] about Manny Pacquiao in his 25th year, among top boxers with longest careers
Filipino Jhunriel Ramonal KO’s Yusaku Kuga on New Year’s Eve in Tokyo
Despite Ups and Downs, Philippine Prospects Look Good at 118-126 Lbs Weight Classes Despite near the year end losses suffered by some of its top fighters in the bantamweight, super bantamweight and featherweight divisions, the prospects remains bright for Philippine boxing in those divisions in 2020. … [Read more...] about Filipino Jhunriel Ramonal KO’s Yusaku Kuga on New Year’s Eve in Tokyo
Philippine Boxing in 2019: Losses and Gains
By Teodoro Medina Reynoso Philippine boxing will start the new year, 2020 on a lower starting balance than it did in the year about to end. At the start of 2019, the country had seven world champions counting the two then reigning interim titleholders. … [Read more...] about Philippine Boxing in 2019: Losses and Gains
Filipino boxers Rey Loreto and Jhunriel Ramonal try to end 2019 on a winning note
By Teodoro Medina Reynoso Two Filipino road warriors, Rey Loreto and Jhunriel Ramonal will try to end a roller coaster year for Philippine boxing on a winning note as they clash against separate top Japanese opponents on New Year's Eve in Japan. … [Read more...] about Filipino boxers Rey Loreto and Jhunriel Ramonal try to end 2019 on a winning note
Manny Pacquiao: No Qualms About Fighting on His Birth Month
Manny Pacquiao: 21 Decembers Later, Still in the Pinnacle of Boxing Success By Teodoro Medina Reynoso Manny Pacquiao and the late American boxing great Henry Armstrong have been favorably compared to each other. … [Read more...] about Manny Pacquiao: No Qualms About Fighting on His Birth Month
I’m Still Not Sold on Terence Crawford
WBO welterweight champion Terence Crawford successfully made his third world title defense with a ninth round technical knockout victory over Lithuanian mandatory challenger Egidijus Kavaliauskas in their scheduled 12 round main event bout at the Madison Square Garden in New York City. … [Read more...] about I’m Still Not Sold on Terence Crawford
Did Manny Pacquiao Run From A Fight With Terence Crawford?
By Teodoro Medina Reynoso WBO welterweight champion Terence Crawford recently created a stir with a claim in an ESPN panel interview hosted by Teddy Atlas that Manny Pacquiao avoided a fight with him when he had the opportunity. … [Read more...] about Did Manny Pacquiao Run From A Fight With Terence Crawford?
WBA Could Throw a Monkey Wrench on Manny Pacquiao’s Fight Plan for Early 2020
The World Boxing Association (WBA) could throw a monkey wrench on any intermediate plan of WBA welterweight super champion Manny Pacquiao even as he still vacillates between Danny and Mikey Garcia ( no relations) as his first opponent for 2020. … [Read more...] about WBA Could Throw a Monkey Wrench on Manny Pacquiao’s Fight Plan for Early 2020