july 29, 2007 top boxing news
MISMATCHES CONTINUE WITHOUT LETUP
By Ronnie Nathanielsz, PhilBoxing.com, Mon, 30 Jul 2007
Mismatches in Asia continue without let-up and the governing bodies for boxing in the different countries as well as the region are either helpless or in connivance with promoters, managers and matchmakers to allow such fights to take place. Following a recent protest in which Viva Sports expose Read Full Story >>>
RP BEATS CHINA IN DO-OR-DIE BATTLE
By Ronnie Nathanielsz, PhilBoxing.com, Sun, 29 Jul 2007
The Philippine National Team defeated China 79-74 in a do-or-die battle that kept our hopes of advancing to the quarter finals of the FIBA Asia Men’s Basketball Championships after suffering a heartbreaking loss to Iran in their opening game of what has been described as “The Group of D Read Full Story >>>
EYE SPECIALIST SAYS GORRES MAY STILL FIGHT ON AUGUST 11
By Ronnie Nathanielsz, PhilBoxing.com, Sun, 29 Jul 2007
The eye specialist who performed laser surgery to correct a tiny tear in the retina in the eye of Z “The Dream” Gorres says the flashy southpaw may still fight in the World Cup in Sacramento on August 11 Read Full Story >>>
“World Cup” RP protagonists live chat via internet
By Dennis Principe, PhilBoxing.com, Sun, 29 Jul 2007
FANS of Philippine boxing will have a chance to send their queries to Filipino fighters seeing action in the upcoming Mexico vs. Philippines Boxing World Cu Read Full Story >>>
NATIONALS FACE TREMENDOUS ODDS
By Ronnie Nathanielsz, PhilBoxing.com, Sun, 29 Jul 2007
The Philippine National Team faces tremendous odds when it takes the court against China in the nationals second game in the FIBA Asia Men’s Basketball Championships in Tokushima, Japan, following a heartbreaking loss to Iran on opening day. Not only must the Philippines defeat China which Read Full Story >>>
MONICO LAURENTE DEFEATS EDGAR GABEJAN
By Tam Almeda, PhilBoxing.com, Sun, 29 Jul 2007
RP No.3 Bantamweight Monico Laurente won by a majority decision over opponent RP No.4 bantamweight Edgar Gabejan last night in the “Boxing Kontra Droga” event at The Flash Grand ballroom, Elorde Sports Complex in Parañaque City sponsored by Johnny Elorde Mgt. Intl. The crowd was tre Read Full Story >>>
VOTE: KO of the year-to-date!
By Ace Freeman, FightFan.com, Sun, 29 Jul 2007
Everyone loves a knock out, and we’ve put together a clip of what we at FightFan.com feel are the three biggest highlight reel knockouts of 2007 to date. Check out the video and cast your vote, only on FightFan.com! Read Full Story >>>
Chot’s chatter, boxing’s bandwagon
By Percy D. Della, Inquirer News Service, Sun, 29 Jul 2007
SACRAMENTO, California—When are we finally going to get it? When are we going to realize that we are focusing too much on basketball’s foolishness while we are missing other sports’ chances? When are we letting go of a team with no probability of winning an Olympic gold and h Read Full Story >>>
Amonsot: ‘I beat myself’
By Emmanuel B. Villaruel, The Freeman, Sun, 29 Jul 2007
Boholano ring icon Czar Amonsot took his defeat in quiet dignity and gave no excuses in his loss to Australian Michael Katsidis in their brutal war two weeks ago saying that no one is to blame for his failed world title bid other than himself. “There’s no excuse. I lost because of me. Read Full Story >>>
Czar to fight again
By Rommel C. Manlosa, Sun.Star Cebu, Sun, 29 Jul 2007
IN just six months Czar Amonsot will be back in action. A doctor ordered three months of complete rest and another three months more to completely heal the injury the Boholano fighter incurred after fighting Michael Katsidis last Sunday. With the Nevada State Athletic Commission (NSAC) impos Read Full Story >>>
