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‘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

Gaballo faces Indonesian in February in Manila

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Former interim world champion Reymart “Assassin” Gaballo ends his eight-month hiatus with a regional title bout in Manila on February 13, 2024.  This will be Gaballo’s fight since June 17, 2023, where he won the World Boxing Organization (WBO) Oriental bantamweight title against fellow Filipino Michael Bravo via a split decision.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsJan 20th, 2024

Andales cancels IBF world title fight in Japan

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Filipino ArAr Andales reportedly withdrew from his world title bout on March 31 in Nagoya, Japan. Andales was scheduled to fight the reigning International Boxing Federation (IBF) world minimumweight champion, Ginjiro Shigeoka of Japan. Their world title duel was supposedly a double-header world title bout with fellow Filipino Melvin Jerusalem gunning.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsMar 26th, 2024

Japanese slugger arrives in Bohol to challenge Suganob

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Japanese ex-world title challenger Kai Ishizawa has landed in Bohol to challenge the reigning World Boxing Organization (WBO) Global light flyweight champion Regie “Filipino Phenom” Suganob in the main event of “Kumong Bol-Anon 15.” Ishizawa arrived at the Panglao International Airport on Friday evening in a small delegation. He was accompanied.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsApr 27th, 2024

Jayson Vayson to defend WBO regional belt in Japan on Sunday

CEBU CITY, Philippines — World-rated Filipino ring warrior Jayson “Striker” Vayson is all set for his World Boxing Organization (WBO) Asia Pacific light flyweight title defense against Japanese prospect Takeru Inoue at the Sumiyoshi Ward Centre in Osaka, Japan on Sunday, April 21. Both Vayson and Inoue passed the mandatory weigh-in on Saturday, April 20......»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsApr 20th, 2024

Jimenez, Sy dispute GAB Youth mini-fly title as Blow-By-Blow heads to Iloilo

The Games and Amusements Board Youth mini-flyweight crown will be on the line Friday as Manny Pacquiao Presents: Blow-By-Blow takes center stage at the City of Passi Arena......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 8th, 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

Araneta hopes to win title eliminator in 3rd attempt

Araneta hopes to win title eliminator in 3rd attempt.....»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsJan 13th, 2024

Gaballo inches closer to challenging Moloney for WBO world title 

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Former interim world champion Reymart “Assassin” Gaballo cemented his hold as the next challenger of World Boxing Organization (WBO) bantamweight champion Jason Moloney.  To recall, Gaballo left the ring unblemished in his fight against Thai Phai Pharob last February 13 after knocking the latter out in just 32 seconds in the.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsFeb 17th, 2024

Red-hot PLDT poised for seventh win

It’s one of the hottest teams in the league against one that is searching for the elusive first win in the Premier Volleyball League All-Filipino Conference at the PhilSports Arena......»»

Category: sportsSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 8th, 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

Did Bulner blunder?

In 1998, Malcolm Bulner was the referee when Manny Pacquiao knocked out Chatchai Sasakul in the eighth round to wrest the WBC flyweight crown on the Phuttamanthon campus grounds just outside of Bangkok......»»

Category: sportsSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 3rd, 2024

Ribas-Namajunas clash headlines UFC Fight Night

Expect an electrifying battle between the eighth-ranked flyweight Amanda Ribas against former strawweight champion Rose Namajunas......»»

Category: sportsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 21st, 2024

BPBL Season 2 CV Finals: SHS-AdC Magis Eagles now 3-0, closing in for 16-U title

CEBU CITY, Philippines — The Sacred Heart School-Ateneo de Cebu (SHS-AdC) Magis Eagles pulled themselves closer to winning the 16-under division title of the Batang Pilipinas Basketball League (BPBL) Season 2 Central Visayas Finals. This as the Magis Eagles logged an unbeaten 3-0 (win-loss) record after finishing the second day of the tournament held in.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsFeb 4th, 2024

Lady Spikers make quick work of Lady Falcons for De Jesus’ 300th win

The DLSU Lady Spikers had the perfect start to their title retention bid in UAAP Season 86 after a quick win over the Adamson Lady Falcons, 25-16, 26-16, 25-18, in their opening game at the Mall of Asia Arena on Saturday......»»

Category: sportsSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 17th, 2024

Araneta’s win crucial to Cebu’s boxing scene

CEBU CITY, Philippines— Omega Sports Promotions’ top honcho, Pio Paulo Castillo, sees Christian ‘The Bomb’ Araneta’s world title eliminator win as crucial to the future of Cebu’s boxing scene. During an interview during Aranet’s final sparring session at the Omega Boxing Gym in Mandaue City, Castillo said that Araneta’s victory could potentially pave the way.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsJan 16th, 2024

Rhea Gullas Cup Finals: Talisay forces rubber match in thrilling win vs. Minglanilla

CEBU CITY, Philippines — As expected, Talisay Aksyon Agad successfully forced a rubber match against Abante Minglanilla in a nail biting 80-78 win in Game 2 of the Rhea Gullas Cup First District of Cebu Inter-City/Municipality Basketball Tournament Best-of-Three finals held Saturday night, March 16, at the Talisay Sports Complex.  The win tied the series.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsMar 17th, 2024

Janella mirampa sa Asian Film Awards kauban si Thai actor Win Metawin

Mi-rampa ang Kapamilya actress nga si Janella Salvador sa red carpet sa 2024 Asian Film Awards (AFA) nga didto ipahigayon sa Hong Kong kauban ang Thai actor nga si Win Metawin. Ang maong panagtigum ang nahimo nga host sa world premier sa ilang bag-o nga pelikula ni Win nga “Under Parallel Skies.” Kini ubos sa.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsMar 12th, 2024

Green Spikers edge Blue Eagles for 2nd straight win

The La Salle Green Spikers held on and broke a valiant stand by the Ateneo Blue Eagles in a five-set affair, 23-25, 25-17, 25-18, 21-25, 15-11, to win their second straight win in the UAAP men’s volleyball tournament Saturday afternoon at the Mall of Asia Arena in Pasay City......»»

Category: sportsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 2nd, 2024

Zamboanga gets crack at Stamp’s ONE women’s atomweight title

Filipina mixed martial artist Denice Zamboanga will finally get her shot at the ONE women’s atomweight world championship when she faces former training partner Stamp Fairtex at ONE 167......»»

Category: sportsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 14th, 2024