We are sorry, the requested page does not exist
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.....»»
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.....»»
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.....»»
Mandaue boxing: All set for Labor Day WBO regional title bouts
CEBU CITY, Philippines— The double World Boxing Organization (WBO) regional title bouts of the “Engkwentro 13” fight card of the ARQ Boxing Stable and the Mandaue City government is all systems go on Labor Day, May 1, at the Mandaue City Sports Complex. This was after, its main protagonists in Ramil Macado, Lorenz Dumam-ag, Vic.....»»
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.....»»
Tagacanao earns WBA regional title shot in “Kumong Bol-Anon XIV” slugfest
CEBU CITY, Philippines— Unbeaten Cebuano boxing prospect Reymart ‘Cebuano Assassin’ Tagacanao gets a big break in his budding career after earning a regional title shot in the co-main event of ‘Kumong Bol-Anon XIV’ on March 8, 2024, in Bohol. The 24-year-old Tagacanao of Carcar City, south Cebu is set to face Indonesian Hamson Lamandau for.....»»
Comeback fight: Tapales set to battle Thai boxer for WBC title
CEBU CITY, Philippines —Former world champion Marlon “Nightmare” Tapales successfully weighed in for his highly anticipated comeback fight set for Friday, May 10, at the Midas Hotel and Casino in Pasay City, Metro Manila. Tapales, a former World Boxing Association (WBA) and International Boxing Federation (IBF) super bantamweight champion, will face Thai boxer Nattapong Jankaew.....»»
China take three golds at Badminton Asia Championships
NINGBO, April 14 (Xinhua) -- With three golds, three silvers, and seven bronze medals, China's badminton team asserted its dominance in the 2024 Badminton Asia Championships here on Sunday. In an all-Chinese women's singles final, Olympic champion Chen Yufei lost to Wang Zhiyi, who claimed her first Asian title in Manila in 2022. After winning the first set 21-19, Wang dominated the second set 21-7 to clinch the.....»»
NU scores twin kill over UST
In front of 20,955 witnesses, the Bulldogs got on the loose and went for the double ambush on the Tigers’ lair – with little to no resistance – to draw first blood in their virtual tag team duel for the UAAP volleyball supremacy......»»
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......»»
DLSU, UST dispute Final Four bonus
Titleholder La Salle and dark horse Santo Tomas dispute the last twice-to-beat bonus in the Final Four when they collide in a highly-anticipated duel to cap off the wild elimination round of the UAAP Season 86 women’s volleyball tournament today at the Smart-Araneta Coliseum......»»
Eala misses rare chance to face Swiatek
Alex Eala missed out on a potential dream duel against world No. 1 Iga Swiatek after falling short against Sorana Cirstea of Romania, 3-6, 7-6(6), 4-6, in the second round of the Madrid Open late Thursday night in Spain......»»
Philippines vs. Japan duel in ‘Kumong Bol-Anon 15’ to be aired live on TV
CEBU CITY, Philippines — The much-anticipated “Philippines versus Japan” showdown in the “Kumong Bol-Anon 15” will be aired live on fight day, April 30, at the Holy Name University gymnasium in Tagbilaran City, Bohol. It was officially announced earlier this week through a social media post that the main event featuring Boholano Regie “Filipino Phenom”.....»»
Poyos likely back for UST in duel vs FEU
Super rookie and Most Valuable Player contender Angeline Poyos is anticipated to return to the Golden Tigresses’ lair as they aim to stay on track to clinching one of the two twice-to-beat incentives in the UAAP women’s volleyball tournament Final Four......»»
Scramble for 4th spot continues
Far Eastern U tries to close in on the coveted fourth spot while Adamson wants to stay in the thick of the race when they figure in a crucial duel in the UAAP women’s volleyball tournament today at the Smart Araneta Coliseum......»»
Lady Tamaraws, Lady Falcons collide in pivotal match
Far Eastern University tries to widen its gap from multiple chasers for the coveted fourth spot, while Adamson wants to stay in the thick of the race when they figure in a crucial duel in the UAAP women’s volleyball tournament......»»
Petecio, Villegas book Paris Olympic berths
Nesthy Petecio delivered another epic result that she was known to bring and bested a feisty Esra Yildiz Kahraman of Turkey, 4-1, in their women’s 57-kilogram duel that earned the former a second Olympic tour of duty......»»
Petecio, Villegas stay on hunt for Paris Olympic boxing berths
Nesthy Petecio used her vast experience in overcoming a slow start and outlasting a taller and upset-conscious Maud Van der Toorn of the Netherlands in their women’s 57-kilogram quarterfinal duel......»»
Rhea Gullas Cup: Talisay annihilates Carcar to face Minglanilla in the finals
CEBU CITY, Philippines — Talisay Aksyon Agad completed a massive comeback against the equally determined Sidlak Carcar in a dominating fashion, 96-70, in their do-or-die duel in the Rhea Gullas Cup 2024 First District of Cebu Inter-City/Municipality Basketball Tournament on Sunday night at the Talisay City Sports Complex. With their victory, Talisay sets up a.....»»
Rhea Gullas Cup: Minglanilla marches to finals, Carcar forces do-or-die duel with Talisay
CEBU CITY, Philippines — Abante Minglanilla and Talisay Aksyon Agad had contrasting outcomes in their respective semifinal matches of the Rhea Gullas Cup 2024 on Saturday evening, March 2, at the Minglanilla Sports Complex. Host team and former champions, Abante Minglanilla, outlasted Naga Atong Garbo, 62-59, while Talisay lost to Sidlak Carcar, 77-83. Minglanilla and.....»»