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Suarez fights Lebron in Texas in April

CEBU CITY, Philippines— Charly “King’s Warrior” Suarez will square off against Puerto Rican Henry “Moncho” Lebron on April 13 in Corpus Christi, Texas, United States. Suarez, who is aiming for a world title this year, must defeat Lebron to elevate his ranking in the super featherweight world rankings. Both fighters are undefeated: Suarez boasts 16.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsFeb 16th, 2024

Cataraja fights Blazo in Manila on Feb 13

CEBU CITY, Philippines— World-rated Cebuano boxer Kevin Jake “KJ” Cataraja finally gets a scheduled bout on February 13 in the undercard of the Reymart Gaballo-Phai Pharob regional title showdown at the Midas Hotel in Manila.  To recall, Cataraja was supposed to fight fellow world-rated boxer Jayr Raquinel last November 11 in Nagoya, Japan. However, it.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsFeb 7th, 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

We’re playing for her : Lady Spikers draw strength from sidelined Canino

The DLSU Lady Spikers are pushing to turn adversity into a source of motivation, as they face the challenge of an unfortunate non-volleyball related injury to ace hitter Angel Canino smack in the middle of their title retention bid in UAAP Season 86......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 4th, 2024

Podot optimistic for interim, world title shot for Suganob this 2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines — PMI Bohol Boxing Promotions’ top honcho Floriezyl Echavez Podot targets the World Boxing Organization (WBO) interim title or perhaps a world title shot for his prized ward, Regie “Filipino Phenom” Suganob, before the year ends. This was after, Suganob put on a stunning performance on Tuesday, April 30, against the visiting.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsMay 1st, 2024

Jayson Vayson defends WBO AsPac title in lopsided win in Japan

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Jayson “Striker” Vayson proved anew that Filipinos can beat Japanese boxers in their own backyard after successfully defending his World Boxing Organization (WBO) Asia Pacific light flyweight title in Osaka, Japan on Sunday, April 21. Vayson,who made his first title defense, defeated Japanese Takeru Inoue via unanimous decision in the fight.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsApr 22nd, 2024

Dumam-ag gears up for WBO regional title fight in Mandaue City 

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Lorenz “Shotgun” Dumam-ag has been grinding himself in training for his Labor Day regional title duel against ARQ Boxing Stable’s Rami “Sharp” Macado at the Mandaue City Sports Complex. Dumam-ag and Macado’s bout puts the vacant World Boxing Organization (WBO) Oriental flyweight title at stake in the main event of the.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsApr 18th, 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

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

Saso fights back with 69; Pagdanganan falls

Yuka Saso charged back with a three-under 69 to advance but remained too far off the pace as Swede Madelene Sagstrom and American Rose Zhang delivered impressive rounds to pull away by four halfway through the Cognizant Founders Cup......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMay 11th, 2024

Russia launches missile barrage across Ukraine – but Kyiv fights back with drones

In a recent aerial assault, Russian missiles have targeted power facilities across Ukraine, causing widespread damage and disruption. Ukraine’s largest private electricity company, DTEK, reported.....»»

Category: newsSource:  thedailyguardianRelated NewsApr 28th, 2024

World champ Jerusalem is GAB’s ‘Boxer of the Month’ 

CEBU CITY, Philippines — The Games and Amusements Board (GAB) gave a fitting recognition to the lone Filipino boxing world champion and the reigning World Boxing Council (WBC) world minimumweight champion Melvin “Gringo” Jerusalem by naming him its “Boxer of the Month” for March.  Jerusalem, the Cebu-based world champion who fights under ZIP Sanman Boxing.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsApr 26th, 2024

Balunan breaks into the WBO world rankings

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Unbeaten prospect Christian Balunan is now a world ranked minimumweight of the World Boxing Organization (WBO).  The 24-year-old Cebuano boxer from the municipality of Consolacion in northern Cebu continues to impress the local boxing scene after breaking into the latest world rankings despite having only 10 fights in his young professional.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsMar 31st, 2024

Israel bombs Gaza, fights Hamas around hospitals

Israeli forces pounded besieged Gaza on Wednesday and fought Hamas around several hospitals, despite a UN Security Council demand for a ceasefire. Talks in Qatar towards a truce and hostage release deal involving US and Egyptian mediators have brought no result so far, with Israel and the Palestinian militant group blaming each other. READ: Israel.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsMar 28th, 2024

Marcial gets chance to test technical skills vs Thai

Filipino Olympic bronze medalist Eumir Marcial will have his hands full as he fights a technical fighter in Thoedsak Sinam this weekend at the Ninoy Aquino Stadium in Manila......»»

Category: sportsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 20th, 2024

Redemption for O’Malley, Poirier, Yan in UFC 299

UFC 299 had all the drama, the sensational fights and knockouts, but it was also about redemption and the all-time greats staving off the challengers from talented newcomers and Father Time......»»

Category: sportsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 11th, 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

Ardina fights back with 71, moves to joint 7th in TLPGA Players Championship

Dottie Ardina unleashed a strong finishing kick, showcasing an impressive frontside windup with a one-under 71 as she wheeled into contention halfway through the Foxconn TLPGA Players Championship......»»

Category: sportsSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 23rd, 2024

Manny Pacquiao’s bid to compete at Paris Olympics denied by IOC

MANILA, Philippines–Boxing icon Manny Pacquiao has the gift of electrifying the crowd in all of his fights, except in the Olympics. The International Olympic Committee shut the door on the former eight-division world professional champion’s bid to carry the Philippine colors in the coming 2024 Paris Olympics. In response to a letter from the Philippine.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsFeb 18th, 2024

Que mounts charge with 65; Tabuena fights back

Angelo Que continued to flaunt his remarkable skills as the stakes rose, producing a stellar six-under 65 to gain 10 spots in the rankings. He moved to joint eighth even as Miguel Tabuena charged back in time to salvage a 70 and wheel back into contention after three rounds of the Malaysian Open in Seri Kembangan Saturday......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 17th, 2024