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ANALYSIS: Inaalat nga ba ang Philippine boxing?

Dennis Gasgonia, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Jul 15 12:45 AM

Minamalas nga ba ang Pilipinas ngayong taon pagdating sa larangan ng boxing? Read more »

We have seen the best of Donaire, says analyst

Dennis Gasgonia, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Jun 08 01:38 AM

It might be better for Nonito "The Filipino Flash" Donaire Jr. to hang up his gloves especially with the way he lost to a prime Naoya Inoue on Tuesday, according to boxing analyst Atty. Ed Tolentino. Read more »

Expect Inoue to go for Donaire’s body again – analyst

Dennis Gasgonia, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Jun 03 04:09 PM

Naoya Inoue will most likely wield his devastating body punches once again when he meets Nonito Donaire for the second time on June 7. Read more »

Boxing: Will Mark Barriga shed off rust for next bout?

Dennis Gasgonia, ABS-CBN News
Posted at May 26 04:52 AM

Filipino Olympian Mark Barriga will likely engage Puerto Rican champion Jonathan Gonzalez in a tactical match when they clash in Florida on June 24. Read more »

Donaire more confident now vs. Inoue, says analyst

Dennis Gasgonia, ABS-CBN News
Posted at May 26 02:12 AM

Expect a more dangerous Nonito Donaire Jr. when he meets Japanese superstar Naoya Inoue in the sequel of their classic 2019 duel. Read more »

Boxing: Sultan has shot in Liverpool bout, analyst says

Dennis Gasgonia, ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Apr 22 06:31 PM

Sultan will take on English fighter Paul Butler in Liverpool on Friday. Read more »

Colleagues pay tribute to Boyet Sison

ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Apr 18 03:15 PM

Tributes continue to pour in for longtime ABS-CBN sports media personality Jose 'Boyet' Sison, who passed away on Saturday. Read more »

Analyst says it's time for Ancajas to move up in weight

Dennis Gasgonia, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Mar 01 09:43 PM

Jerwin Ancajas may have been overstaying at 115 pounds and that must be the reason he lost his IBF junior bantamweight title to Fernando Martinez. Read more »

'Magsayo has to bring in firepower early vs Russell'

Dennis Gasgonia, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Jan 23 12:39 AM

Mark Magsayo has to bring it in the early rounds to upset reigning WBC featherweight champion Gary Russell Jr., according to Atty. Ed Tolentino. Read more »

'Russell is toughest among all of Magsayo's opponents'

Dennis Gasgonia, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Jan 19 10:51 PM

Undefeated prospect Mark Magsayo is getting the biggest break of his career this weekend when he faces WBC featherweight champion Gary Russell Jr. Read more »

Analysis: Casimero has to bring his old team back

Dennis Gasgonia, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Dec 16 07:39 PM

It can't be denied that John Riel Casimero's troubles was partially caused by his rift with his management. Read more »

ANALYSIS: What makes Donaire-Inoue rematch intriguing

Dennis Gasgonia, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Dec 15 04:58 AM

One analyst says Donaire may be the underdog again, but he could hold a psychological advantage over Inoue, a fighter he had once taken to the limit. Read more »

Veteran Donaire contends with Gaballo and his age

Dennis Gasgonia ABS-CBN News
Posted at Dec 10 11:21 PM

It's going to experience versus youth when Nonito Donaire Jr. clashes with Reymart Gaballo in an all-Filipino world title fight this weekend. Read more »

Ano ang pamana ni Pacquiao sa Philippine boxing?

Dennis Gasgonia, ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Sep 30 09:29 AM

Bago pa man sumikat si Manny Pacquiao, marami nang boxing heroes ang nagbigay ng karangalan para sa Pilipinas. Read more »

ANALYSIS: Improved conditioning was key for Magsayo

Dennis Gasgonia, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Aug 22 09:47 PM

Magsayo's conditioning was an issue, but against Julio Ceja the Tagbilaran native showed his body has begun to respond better late in a fight. Read more »

ANALYSIS: Casimero may still get Donaire, Inoue fight

Dennis Gasgonia, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Aug 17 06:36 PM

WBO bantamweight champion John Riel Casimero may still get the fight he wanted against either Nonito Donaire Jr. or Naoya Inoue. Read more »

ANALYSIS: A clinical win as Paalam beats Japanese boxer

Dennis Gasgonia, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Aug 05 08:17 PM

Carlos Paalam put on a masterful performance in his semifinals match against Ryomei Tanaka, one that assured him of finals berth in the Tokyo Olympics. Read more »

Where does Donaire rank among the Philippines' legendary fighters?

Dennis Gasgonia, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Jun 01 09:58 PM

Nonito Donaire Jr.'s sensational knockout victory over Nordine Oubaali over the weekend has proven that the "Filipino Flash" remains a potent fighter even at age 38.   Read more »

Why Spence bout could be the Pacquiao legacy fight fans have been waiting for

Dennis Gasgonia, ABS-CBN News
Posted at May 22 08:56 PM

Fighting a heavy hitter such as Errol Spence Jr., who is also undefeated, poses a serious challenge for a 42-year-old Pacquiao, says fight analyst Ed Tolentino. Read more »

4 Pinoy fighters in world title bouts means well for PH boxing, says analyst

Dennis Gasgonia, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Apr 24 10:14 PM

Imagine: Filipino boxers owning all four major world titles in the bantamweight division. It's possible, boxing analyst Atty. Ed Tolentino said. Read more »