Super Flyweight Boxing News

Manny Pacquiao says of his immense popularity in the Phillipines: 'The people suffer so much.

Sometimes an athlete with special gifts achieves a goal ahead of their time. When Samuels hurled the discus an incredible 65.44 metres in Berlin in August, the Sydney University student became the youngest world champion discus thrower.

Undefeated Drian Francisco easily made the 115-pound weight limit for his 12-round "First Strike" clash with Panamanian champion Roberto "La Arana" Vasquez on Saturday.

Undefeated Filipino super flyweight Drian Francisco is banking on his abilities to score an "upset" against a more experienced Roberto "La Arana" Vasquez of Panama when they face at the Cuneta Astrodome this coming Saturday.

Date : Sat, 19 Sep 2009 23:05:33 PDT AAP Newsfeed, Australia September 18, 2009 Friday 12:46 PM AEST Box: Darchinyan planning first major Aussie bout in five yeras by Adrian Warren SYDNEY Sept 18 Super flyweight world champion Vic Darchinyan is planning his first major Australian fight for five years, but his immediate objective is overcoming the ...

Teenage sensation "Marvelous" Marvin Sonsona scored a huge upset after outpointing the more experienced Jose "Carita" Lopez on Friday to win the World Boxing Organization super flyweight title at the Casino Rama in Ontario, Canada.

Donaire's Fever Down, May Have Been Caused By Mosquito Bite Posted by Ryan Bates on 09.04.2009 Nonito Donaire's hospitalization seems to have worked well; the super flyweight champ may be able to be released soon.

Nonito Donaire will not stay long in the super-flyweight class and yesterday said he sees himself fighting up to the featherweight class in the years to come.

Thailand's Pongsaklek Wonjongkam retained the WBC's interim flyweight title with a sixth-round TKO of Japan's Takahisa Masuda on Friday.

Date : Wed, 19 Aug 2009 17:04:25 +0500 DARCHINYAN CAMP SEEKS POSSIBLE FIGHT WITH DONAIRE ABS CBN News 08/19/2009 12:18 AM MANILA -- Following Nonito Donaire, Jr.'s unanimous decision over Panama's Rafael Concepcion, the camp of WBA and WBC super flyweight champion Vic Darchinyan has reportedly started working out their fighter's possible rematch ...

" NONITO Donaire, Jr. returned to the Philippines from the U.S. proudly displaying the second belt he had won in his career, yet his fame that's still on a blossoming stage received the corresponding reception.

Nonito Donaire poses with his wife Rachel and his championship belt during a press conference on Tuesday.

Date : Wed, 19 Aug 2009 17:04:25 +0500 DARCHINYAN CAMP SEEKS POSSIBLE FIGHT WITH DONAIRE ABS CBN News 08/19/2009 12:18 AM MANILA -- Following Nonito Donaire, Jr.'s unanimous decision over Panama's Rafael Concepcion, the camp of WBA and WBC super flyweight champion Vic Darchinyan has reportedly started working out their fighter's possible rematch ...

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LAS VEGAS: Nonito Donaire unanimously outpointed Rafael Concepcion on Saturday to take the WBA interim title in his super flyweight debut.

Super flyweight boxer Nonito Donaire Jr., originally from the Philippines, works out at the Top Rank Gym Friday, Aug.

In an interview to Sydney Morning Herald, Nasser said the bout was in discussions, although not yet finalized for the first week in December.

PUTTING LIFE on hold for weeks at a time to spend one night dancing with death suggests a psyche driven not only by courage and purpose but also something deep inside that most of us simply cannot fathom.

PUTTING LIFE on hold for weeks at a time to spend one night dancing with death suggests a psyche driven not only by courage and purpose but also something deep inside that most of us simply cannot fathom.

Super flyweight boxer Nonito Donaire Jr., originally from the Philippines, talks with members of the media after a workout at the Top Rank Gym Friday, Aug.