Fajardo now rated No. 5 in IBF Jr. flyweight world rankings
CEBU CITY, Philippines— Knockout artist Miel “Silent Assassin” Fajardo sees a world title on the horizon after securing the fifth spot in the latest International Boxing Federation (IBF) light flyweight division rankings. The 24-year-old Fajardo, hailing from San Francisco, Agusan Del Sur, shocked the local boxing scene with his ultra-fast first-round knockout victory against Cebuano.....»»
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.....»»
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......»»
Quiboloy not ‘armed and dangerous’ even with 19 guns – PNP
MANILA, Philippines — Kingdom of Jesus Christ (KJC) founder Apollo Quiboloy, who has an arrest warrant for sexual abuse, is not considered “armed and dangerous” even though he has 19 assorted firearms, the spokesman of the Philippine National Police (PNP), Col. Jean Fajardo said, in a press conference on Monday. Fajardo explained that under the.....»»
Herndon, Dom Fajardo also lauded in NLEX squeaker vs Meralco
NLEX star Robert Bolick tipped his hat to role players Robbie Herndon and Dom Fajardo for providing the spark in the Road Warriors’ 99-96 escape act against the Meralco Bolts in their PBA Philippine Cup clash Wednesday night......»»
New system, same skills: Ex-F2 setters Fajardo, Alba shine as PLDT, Choco Mucho cruise
Former F2 playmakers Kim Fajardo and Mars Alba both make an immediate impact with their new teams as PLDT and Choco Mucho both roll to sweeping PVL All-Filipino Conference debuts.....»»
Fajardo on track to 8th PBA MVP award
June Mar Fajardo is on course for a record-extending eighth PBA Most Valuable Player plum......»»
Doctor’s orders: June Mar Fajardo to sit out Gilas Pilipinas action
As much as he wants to suit up for Gilas Pilipinas, June Mar Fajardo needs to rest to recover from a calf injury he sustained in the PBA finals.....»»
Fajardo ruled out for Gilas bid in FIBA Asia Cup Qualifiers
Gilas Pilipinas will embark on the first window of the FIBA Asia Cup Qualifiers with only 11 players following the injury to June Mar Fajardo......»»
Fajardo goes against doctor’s advice to help San Miguel near PBA title
Despite dealing with calf issues and being advised to rest, June Mar Fajardo still helps San Miguel close in on the PBA Commissioner's Cup crown.....»»
PNP will not enforce arrest warrant for Duterte if ICC issues one
MANILA, Philippines — If the warrant of arrest from the International Criminal Court (ICC) for former President Rodrigo Duterte ever comes out, the Philippine National Police (PNP) will not enforce it, according to its spokesperson Col. Jean Fajardo. Although PNP has no confirmed information on the issuance of the arrest warrant, Fajardo said it will.....»»
Beermen top dog Fajardo cops PBA Player of the Week Plum
June Mar Fajardo continues to tower above the entire San Miguel Beer team......»»
Self-rated poverty dips, but hunger increases – poll
Although self-rated poverty slightly went down in the fourth quarter of 2023, a recent survey conducted by OCTA Research showed more Filipinos experiencing hunger......»»
Tapales remains a top 5 world title contender
CEBU CITY, Philippines — Marlon Tapales remains one of the top contenders in the 122-pound division despite losing to Japanese star Naoya “Monster” Inoue in their unification bout in Japan last December. Nicknamed “The Nightmare”, Tapales is ranked No. 5 in both the World Boxing Association (WBA) and International Boxing Federation (IBF). Tapales (37W-4L, 19KOs).....»»
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.....»»
Jerwin shrugs off pressure
Former IBF superflyweight ruler Jerwin Ancajas realizes there’s a heavy load on his shoulders when he faces WBA bantamweight titlist Takuma Inoue at the Kokugikan Arena in Tokyo on Feb. 24 because no Filipino reigns as world boxing champion today and it could be his last chance to reclaim a crown......»»
3 Philippine universities in QS World University Rankings by subject
The 2024 Quacquarelli Symonds (QS) world university rankings by subject included the University of the Philippines (UP), De La Salle University (DLSU) and Ateneo de Manila University (AdMU)......»»
Alcantara reaches career-high world ranking in tennis doubles
At age 32, Francis Casey Alcantara continued to achieve milestones after zooming to career-high Associated Tennis Professionals rankings at 169th from 176th recently......»»
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.....»»
Charly’s change of plans
IBF No. 5 and WBO No. 11 superfeatherweight Charly Suarez was booked to face Puerto Rican Henry Lebron in a 10-round title eliminator in Corpus Christi, Texas on A.....»»
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.....»»