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Jason Pagara’s tough road back to contention runs through Japan

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28
Oct

Jason Pagara’s tough road back to contention runs through Japan

MANILA, Philippines - After his disappointing draw against a late replacement last month, Jason Pagara will be in tough once...

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19
Oct

IBF orders Milan Melindo-Hekkie Budler rematch over cut complaint

Due to how IBF 108-pound titlist Milan Melindo’s corner handled a cut during his defense against Hekkie Budler, the organization has ordered a rematch.

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18
Oct

Luis Nery will stay busy with non-title fight against Arthur Villanueva

Luis Nery will keep busy with a non-title fight against Arthur Villanueva on Nov. 4 in Tijuana, Mexico, while the WBC decides what to do about the results of his post-fight drug test.

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16
Sep

Milan Melindo’s late heroics earn split nod over Hekkie Budler

CEBU CITY, Philippines - Milan Melindo needed something dramatic to happen in the final two rounds of his fight against...

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14
Sep

Milan Melindo warns Hekkie Budler: ‘You’ve never faced anyone like me’

IBF junior flyweight titleholder Milan Melindo warns Hekkie Budler (whom he faces on Saturday) that he’s unlike any opponent Budler’s faced before.

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11
Sep

Hekkie Budler to face Milan Melindo for 108-pound title on Saturday

On Saturday, former WBA strawweight titlist Hekkie Budler will face IBF junior flyweight titlist Milan Melindo in the latter’s hometown of Cebu City.

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11
Sep

Johnriel Casimero vs. Jonas Sultan: Making the case for all-Filipino fights

This weekend’s bout between Johnriel Casimero and Jonas Sultan looks to help to diminish the notion of all-Filipino bouts, by and large, as a taboo notion.

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04
Aug

Casimero to face Sultan, winner to be no. 1 contender for Ancajas

Two-division beltholder Johnriel Casimero and upcoming prospect Jonas Sultan will meet in a 115-pound title elimination bout on September 16 in the Philippines.

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13
Jul

Milan Melindo will face Hekkie Budler in first 108-pound title defense

On September 16, IBF junior flyweight titlist MIlan Melindo will make his first defense against former strawweight beltholder Hekkie Budler.

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24
May

Milan Melindo went from lost cause to champion

Milan Melindo had failed in two title shots and appeared to be losing his fire, but rededicated himself and it paid off big time with a knockout of Akira Yaegashi in Japan.

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