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President Marcos, who joined boxing fans to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the legendary “Thrilla in Manila," has honored the new generation of Filipino boxing champions. "Fifty years ago, the world watched the Philippines host one of the greatest boxing matches in history. The Thrilla in...

Manny Pacquiao is driven by his mission of inspiring the youth and molding them to become the next generation of world-class Filipino boxers. For this reason he organized the 50th anniversary celebration of the iconic "Thrilla in Manila" to set as an example of giving back to the country he once...

The Philippines marked yesterday, Oct. 1, the 50th anniversary of one of the most iconic events in boxing history: the “Thrilla in Manila” heavyweight match between Muhammad Ali and Joe Frazier held on Oct. 1, 1975 at the Araneta Coliseum, Quezon City. President Ferdinand Marcos, Jr., has even...

Filipino boxing champion and former senator Manny Pacquiao has paid a courtesy call on President Marcos following his comeback fight last month.  Pacquiao, also known as the people 's champ, visited Marcos at the Malacañan Palace on Thursday, Aug. 28, mainly to present his World Boxing...

Muhammad Ali emerged victorious over Joe Frazier in their third and final showdown dubbed as the “Thrilla in Manila” at the Araneta Coliseum, 45 years ago today. Bulletin sports editor Lito Fernandez wrote the main story which was published the following day. Frazier gives up in 14th; Ali going...