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World champion Collazo calls out Jerusalem for a unification bout 

CEBU CITY, Philippines — The reigning World Boxing Organization (WBO) world minimumweight champion Oscar “El Pupilo” Collazo didn’t give the newly-crowned World Boxing Council (WBC) world minimumweight Melvin “Gringo” Jerusalem enough time to celebrate.  Collazo immediately called out Jerusalem for a unification bout and a rematch following the latter’s split decision victory to dethrone erstwhile.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsApr 1st, 2024

Jerusalem ends PHL’s world title drought in boxing, wins WBC minimumweight belt in Japan

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Finally, the Philippines ended its world title drought in boxing after Melvin “Gringo” Jerusalem dethroned Yudai Shigeoka via split decision to win the World Boxing Council (WBC) world minimumweight title on Sunday, March 31, in Nagoya, Japan. Jerusalem flexed his winning might against the heavily favored Japanese world champion after knocking.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsMar 31st, 2024

Jerusalem, Amparo make weight for Japan world title bouts

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Former world champion Melvin “Gringo” Jerusalem and world-rated Jake “El Bambino” Amparo will attempt to dethrone the vaunted Shigeoka brothers in their separate world title bouts on Sunday, March 31, in Nagoya, Japan.  Jerusalem eyes a repeat of his 2023 shocking world title victory against Masataka Taniguchi by taking on Yudai.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsMar 30th, 2024

Ancajas, Inoue make weight for WBA world title duel in Tokyo 

CEBU CITY, Philippines—- Former world champion Jerwin Ancajas had to strip off his undergarments during Friday’s weigh-in to get the contracted weight for his world title duel against Japanese Takuma Inoue. Ancajas and Inoue will fight for the World Boxing Association (WBA) world bantamweight crown on Saturday, Feb. 24 at the Kokugikan Arena in Tokyo,.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsFeb 23rd, 2024

Fuel Masters, Gin Kings begin PBA Philippine Cup bid

On deck and raring to make their runs in the PBA Season 48 Philippine Cup are two semifinalists from the PBA Commissioner’s Cup — Phoenix Super LPG and Barangay Ginebra......»»

Category: sportsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 7th, 2024

Minglanilla eyes 4-0 in Rhea Gullas Cup 2024 hoopla

CEBU CITY, Philippines—  The Abante Minglanilla team aims to extend their unbeaten run in the Rhea Gullas Cup 2024 First District Inter-Cities/Municipalities Basketball Tournament on Saturday, February 24th, in southern Cebu. Minglanilla, the former Gullas Cup basketball champions, remains undefeated in three games. Tomorrow, they will face Sidlak Carcar at 5:30 p.m. in one of.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsFeb 23rd, 2024

UNBL beats Sinulog Cup defending champs in opener

CEBU CITY, Philippines— The visiting United Negros Basketball League (UNBL) All-Stars shocked the Sinulog Cup defending champions, EGS, 74-60, in Bracket A’s opening game of the Sinulog Cup 2024 Basketball Tournament at the Cebu City Sports Institute on Tuesday, January 23, 2024. Former MPBL cager and Bacolod native John Rey Villanueva orchestrated UNBL’s upset win.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsJan 23rd, 2024

Sinulog Cup 2024: Znars Jewelry-Marawi City to feature veteran players 

CEBU CITY, Philippines—The Znars Jewelry-Marawi City will field a line-up composed of veteran commercial players for the Sinulog Cup 2024 Basketball Tournament. The Sinulog Cup tips off Tuesday, January 23, 2024, at the Cebu City Sports Institute.  Znars Marawi head coach Chelito Caro revealed the team’s official line-up to CDN Digital recently, saying it will.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsJan 22nd, 2024

Nearly one million tickets sold for upcoming AFC Asian Cup in Qatar

DOHA, Jan. 10 (Xinhua) -- Nearly one million tickets have been sold so far for the 2023 AFC Asian Cup which will kick off on Friday in Doha, Qatar, the Local Organizing Committee (LOC) revealed on Wednesday. "Qatar is ready to welcome the best teams from Asia to what we hope will be the best ever edition of the AFC Asian Cup. Our stadiums and sporting infrastructure are set to deliver a memorable tournament to p.....»»

Category: newsSource:  manilanewsRelated NewsJan 12th, 2024

Redemption for Phoenix?

Phoenix coach Jamike Jarin isn’t thinking about the 2018 PBA Governors’ Cup quarterfinals where the Super LPG Fuel Masters blew a twice-to-beat advantage and lost to Meralco in a meltdown that was capped by an overtime setback......»»

Category: sportsSource:  philstarRelated NewsJan 21st, 2024

Philippines bows down to Iraq in FIFA Qualifiers

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Mohanad Ali scored a late goal for Iraq that sent the Philippines to the bottom of Group F in the FIFA World Cup 2026 and AFC Asian Cup Qualifiers on Friday, March 21 (March 22, Manila Time) at the Basra International Stadium in Iraq.  With the defeat, the Philippines’ chances to.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsMar 22nd, 2024

Balikatan to showcase Philippine’s archipelagic defense

The Philippines’ upcoming joint annual Balikatan military exercises with the United States – this time also with France – will showcase the new archipelagic defense concept of the Marcos administration, according to the military......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 5th, 2024

Tagle awarded with France’s highest honor

The French government has conferred its highest honor on Luis Antonio Cardinal Tagle......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 18th, 2024

Araneta: Experience and Donaire’s help key to winning world title eliminator bout

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Omega Boxing Gym’s banner boxer, Christian “The Bomb” Araneta, is full of confidence heading into his third world title eliminator fight.  The 28-year-old Cebuano knockout artist will trade leathers with Arvin “Hurricane” Magramo for the International Boxing Federation (IBF) world junior flyweight world title eliminator on January 26 at the Nustar.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsJan 13th, 2024

Astrolabio hires unbeaten Japanese prospect as sparring partner

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Former world title challenger Vincent “Asero” Astrolabio has hired a top-notch Japanese boxer as one of his sparring partners for his upcoming world title showdown against three-division world champion Junto Nakatani. Astrolabio is scheduled to challenge Nakatani for the latter’s World Boxing Council (WBC) world bantamweight title on July 20 at.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsJun 6th, 2024

Karan Johar set to host 71st Miss World

Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], March 6 (ANI): The upcoming 71st Miss World pageant is all set to unfold in India after a 28-year hiatus. Filmmaker Karan Johar will host the prestigious event. Miss World's official Instagram handle announced this news on Tuesday and captioned the post, "We are honored to announce that Karan Johar @karanjohar, a renowned Indian filmmaker, will host the 71st Miss World Festival. He has been t.....»»

Category: sportsSource:  abscbnRelated NewsMar 6th, 2024

Rhea Gullas Cup: Minglanilla, Talisay earn twice-to-beat perks in semifinals

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Abante Minglanilla finished the elimination round with an 84-69 run against Blissful Sibonga in the  Rhea Gullas Cup 2024 First District of Cebu Inter-City/Municipality Sports Festival. With their victory Sunday night, Minglanilla finished the elimination round with four wins and one defeat to clinch a spot in the semifinals.  They are.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsFeb 26th, 2024

Saintfiet confident, hopes for ‘miracle’ as PH men’s football team hosts Iraq

Hoping to take advantage of playing at home, the Philippine men's football team targets a breakthrough win in the joint qualifiers of the FIFA World Cup and AFC Asian Cup as it battles favored Iraq.....»»

Category: newsSource:  rapplerRelated NewsMar 25th, 2024

FIBA Asia Cup Qualifiers comes to Smart LiveStream App

Smart continues to bring world-class basketball action at the fingertips of Filipino fans as it streams the upcoming FIBA Asia Cup 2025 Qualifiers campaign of Gilas Pilipinas via the Smart LiveStream App......»»

Category: sportsSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 13th, 2024

Eala enters doubles finals in W75 Croissy-Beaubourg netfest

Alex Eala zeroed in on her second pro doubles title by teaming up with Estelle Cascino in their march to the finals of the W75 Croissy-Beaubourg in France......»»

Category: sportsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 30th, 2024