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Boxing: Analysts anticipate breakthrough US performance from 'Magnifico' Magsayo

Dennis Gasgonia, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Apr 07 09:45 PM

Undefeated featherweight boxer Mark Magsayo wants to impress when he returns to the boxing ring this weekend at the Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville, Connecticut. Read more »

Ancajas better off leaving Top Rank, says analyst

Dennis Gasgonia, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Mar 24 01:40 AM

Jerwin Ancajas moving to Al Haymon's Premier Boxing Champions (PBC) is a plus for the IBF junior bantam king's career, according to boxing analyst Atty. Ed Tolentino. Read more »

Boxing: Champ Vic Saludar landed cleaner punches vs challenger, says analyst

Dennis Gasgonia, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Feb 23 10:58 PM

Despite having to gut out a split decision win against the wild punching Robert Paradero, Saludar scored more points because of his effective counter punching. Read more »

Boxing: Is Eumir Marcial the next Ceferino Garcia?

Dennis Gasgonia, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Dec 22 11:26 PM

It may be still early to say, but Eumir Marcial might just follow the footsteps of a Filipino boxing legend.   Read more »

Boxing: Rodriguez's appeal vs Gabalo won't prosper, says analyst

Dennis Gasgonia, ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Dec 22 10:20 PM

Emmanuel Rodriguez may complain all he wants, but the WBC is unlikely to overturn Reymart Gaballo's split decision victory over the Puerto Rican boxer, fight analyst Ed Tolentino said.   Read more »

Does Pacquiao still have what it takes to fight at championship level?

Dennis Gasgonia, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Nov 19 11:31 PM

Pacquiao has already mentioned he isn't running away from a welterweight title unification match against Terence Crawford.   Read more »

Boxing: Is Arum serious about giving John Riel a crack at champ Inoue?

Dennis Gasgonia, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Nov 18 07:23 PM

Promoter Bob Arum appears to be playing mind games with John Riel Casimero in the Filipino champ's quest to challenge Japan's Naoya Inoue, says one local analyst.    Read more »

Boxing: Is ‘dangerous’ Casimero a high risk fight for Naoya Inoue?

Dennis Gasgonia, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Nov 04 11:04 PM

Don't be surprised if Inoue chooses to fight against the winner of the Donaire-Oubaali WBC bantamweight title clash, instead of meeting already-in-waiting Casimero. Read more »

Analysis: Casimero's 'Monster hunting' continues

Dennis Gasgonia, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Sep 27 10:15 AM

John Riel Casimero has clearly demonstrated he deserves a shot against Japanese superstar Naoya Inoue. Read more »

Boxing: Ancajas overdue for title unification, analyst says

Dennis Gasgonia, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Aug 20 04:01 PM

Jerwin Ancajas has already defended his IBF junior bantamweight title 8 times but has yet to get a chance to challenge fellow champions in the 115-pound division. Read more »

Philippine boxing took 'hit on the chin' with closure of ALA

Dennis Gasgonia, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Aug 18 10:31 PM

MANILA -- Philippine boxing suffered a big hit with the demise of ALA Boxing Promotions, which created the popular Pinoy Pride boxing series. Read more »

Boxing: How soon will fans watch fights live again? Analysts weigh in

Dennis Gasgonia, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Apr 14 06:06 PM

Although livestreaming bouts holds some promise and is logical in many ways, watching sports in the flesh offers a different experience altogether. Read more »

ANALYSIS: Gallant stand in Japan ‘perfect swan song’ for Donaire

Dennis Gasgonia, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Nov 08 10:19 PM

There's no shame in the way Nonito Donaire Jr. lost to Naoya Inoue of Japan on Thursday night, says fight analyst Ed Tolentino. Read more »