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Jhack Tepora knocks out Mexican foe in comeback fight

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Former interim world champion Jhack “El Kapitan” Tepora put on a masterful comeback performance by scoring a first technical round knockout against Mexican David Banda Leal on April 19 (April 20 Manila Time) at the Auditorio Municipal in Tijuana, Mexico. The Cebuano Tepora, who is now based in Las Vegas, Nevada,.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsApr 20th, 2024

Amparo falls short vs. Shigeoka in last minute world title bout

CEBU CITY, Philippines — World-rated Boholano Jake “El Bambino” Amparo faltered in his first world title shot in the hands of the defending International Boxing Federation (IBF) world minimumweight champion Ginjiro Shigeoka on Sunday, March 31, in Nagoya, Japan.  Shigeoka made easy work against his last minute opponent by scoring a second round knockout. He.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsMar 31st, 2024

Kumong Bol-Anon XIV: Tagacanao knocks out Indonesian foe, earns WBA Asia super flyweight strap

TAGBILARAN CITY, PHILIPPINES — Reymart “Cebuano Assassin” Tagacanao from Carcar City captured the World Boxing Association (WBA) Asia super flyweight title with a sensational sixth-round knockout victory over Indonesian Hamson Lamandau in the co-main event of “Kumong Bol-Anon XIV” on Friday, March 8, at Saulog Gymnasium. Tagacanao, a prized ward of Villamor Boxing Gym, engaged.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsMar 9th, 2024

Araneta-Nontshinga rematch looms as IBF orders world title clash

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Cebuano knockout artist Cristian “The Bomb” Araneta and the reigning International Boxing Federation (IBF) world light flyweight champion Sivenathi Nontshinga of South Africa are set for a collision course after the IBF ordered a mandatory title defense this year. In a letter sent to Omega Sports Promotions International president Pio Paulo.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsMar 7th, 2024

Santisima, Castino fell short in Japan debut 

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Two Filipino boxers faltered in their scheduled fights at the Korakuen Hall in Tokyo, Japan on Saturday, March 2.  Cebu-based Alex Santisima Jr. and PMI Bohol Boxing Gym’s Jhunrille Castino suffered knockout defeats in the hands of Japanese prospects in the same fight card put up by Teiken Promotions.  ALSO READ:.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsMar 3rd, 2024

More Filipino boxers gunning for world title in 2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Passionate Filipino boxing fans were utterly disappointed with Jerwin Ancajas‘ ninth-round knockout loss in the hands of World Boxing Association (WBA) world bantamweight champion Takuma Inoue in Tokyo, Japan, last Saturday. Many of these fans believed that the era of Philippine boxing was over and finding another “Manny Pacquiao” wasn’t that.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsFeb 25th, 2024

Ancajas bows to Takuma Inoue in 9th-round KO

It was a sad, cold evening in this Japanese capital after Takuma Inoue brought Jerwin Ancajas down on his knees in a ninth-round knockout at the historic Kokugikan Arena here......»»

Category: sportsSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 25th, 2024

Sultan suffers 1st-round KO after vicious body shot 

Jonas Sultan of the Philippines took a staggering first-round knockout loss against the less experienced Riku Masuda of Japan in their non-title bantamweight contest Saturday at the Kokugikan Arena......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 24th, 2024

‘Araneta is more than ready’ — Omega after Nontshinga reclaims IBF world title

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Omega Sports Promotions has already sent a letter of intent to the International Boxing Federation (IBF) to challenge African Sivenathi Nontshinga who reclaimed the world light flyweight title.  Nontshinga scored a 10th-round technical knockout against erstwhile champion Adrian Curiel of Mexico in their much-anticipated rematch that happened in Oaxaca, Mexico on.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsFeb 17th, 2024

All set for EASL Final Four

The fixtures for the knockout semifinals are set as the East Asia Super League unveils its first-ever, home-and-away season Final Four on March 8 and 10 at the 7,200-seat Hoops Dome, Lapu-Lapu City, Cebu with a $1 million prize waiting for the champion......»»

Category: sportsSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 11th, 2024

Cavitex rises back to PBA 3x3 summit

Cavitex barely made the knockout rounds of Leg 6 in the PBA 3x3 Season 3 Third Conference after a stumbling 1-2 start in pool play. But such opening was all the Braves needed to drive their way back to the summit after a 12-leg drought......»»

Category: sportsSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 7th, 2024

Araneta earns world title shot with dominant TKO over Magramo

CEBU CITY, Philippines— Christian “The Bomb” Araneta finally earned a world title shot in devastating fashion after scoring a technical knockout victory against fellow Filipino Arvin “Hurricane” Magramo in the main event of “Kumbati 16” at the NUSTAR Resort and Casino on Friday evening, January 26, 2024. Araneta made easy work on Magramo, stopping the.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsJan 27th, 2024

Strong Group seeks semis berth, faces Moroccan squad

Undefeated Strong Group shoots for a coveted Final Four ticket when it tangles with As Sale of Morocco in the knockout quarterfinals of the 33rd Dubai International Basketball Championship Saturday at the Al Nasr Club......»»

Category: sportsSource:  philstarRelated NewsJan 26th, 2024

Sinulog Cup 2024: UC thrashes USJ-R, advances to tournament proper 

CEBU CITY, Philippines — The University of Cebu (UC) Webmasters ended the University of San Jose-Recoletos (USJ-R) Jaguars’ impressive run with a dominating, 82-59, in their knockout game on Friday evening, January 19, at the Cebu City Sports Institute (CCSI) to barge into the in the Sinulog Cup 2024 Basketball Tournament’s Bracket A.  UC of.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsJan 20th, 2024

Team Secret vows to overcome pressure in Predator League KO phase

Despite finishing on top of Group D play in the Asia Pacific Predator League 2024, Team Secret admitted there is pressure in the Valorant tourney ahead of the knockout stage this weekend......»»

Category: sportsSource:  philstarRelated NewsJan 13th, 2024

Saludar-Kurihara rematch spices up ‘Kumbati 16’ in Cebu

CEBU CITY, Philippines— Froilan Saludar and Japanese Keita Kurihara will have their grudge rematch in the co-main event of Mega Sports Promotions’ ‘Kumbati 16’ at the Convention Center of NUSTAR Resort Cebu  on Jan. 26, 2024. To recall, Saludar stunned Kurihara via a first-round technical knockout in his hometown in Tokyo, Japan, last October to.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsJan 11th, 2024

CEU stuns San Beda, crashes D-League finals

Centro Escolar U denied Marinerong Pilipino-San Beda a rematch with EcoOil-La Salle, running away with a big 78-56 win in the win-or-go-home Game 3 to become the surprise finalist in the PBA D-League Aspirants’ Cup Thursday night at the Ynares Sports Arena......»»

Category: sportsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMay 4th, 2024

Hotshots turn to veteran Reavis in win vs Terrafirma

Coming off back-to-back defeats, the second of which was a horrendous loss, the Magnolia Hotshots needed a huge bounce-back win as the PBA Philippine Cup quarterfinals race ramps up......»»

Category: sportsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMay 4th, 2024

Scorpions sting Lions to forge PBA D-League finals duel vs Archers

Centro Escolar University denied Marinerong Pilipino-San Beda a rematch with EcoOil-La Salle, running away with a big 78-56 win in the win-or-go-home Game 3 to become the surprise finalist instead in the 2024 PBA D-League Aspirants’ Cup late Thursday night at the Ynares Sports Arena......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMay 3rd, 2024

Choco Mucho s elusive win over Creamline comes at crucial point

After 13 tries, the Flying Titans were able to get their first victory in franchise history over the Cool Smashers in dramatic fashion, ending the drought with an extended fifth set win, which also placed them firmly in contention for a semis seat......»»

Category: sportsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMay 1st, 2024