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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

Inoue scores ninth-round KO win over Ancajas

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: newsSource:  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

Apolinario scores spectacular win

Former IBO flyweight champion Dave Apolinario recorded a spectacular come-from-behind knockout win over Tanes Onjuntas of Thailand last night in a non-title fight at the Korakuen Hall here in Tokyo......»»

Category: sportsSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 22nd, 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

FACES OF CEBU: Christian “The Bomb” Araneta, 28, professional boxer

CEBU CITY, Philippines—Cebu waited for seven years to produce another world title challenger in boxing. Last January 26, 2024, Christian “The Bomb” Araneta, a native of Borbon town, north Cebu ended that drought with a devastating first round technical knockout win against Arvin “Hurricane” Magramo.  Know more about Araneta here: The 28-year-old Araneta will be.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated 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

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

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

PPS junior tennis tourney slated in Kalibo, Ormoc

The Palawan Pawnshop tennis series unveils two simultaneous tournaments Thursday, May 16, in Kalibo, Aklan and Ormoc City, with both Group 2 tournaments attracting significant number of participants......»»

Category: sportsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMay 15th, 2024

PCU-Dasmariñas sweeps PG-Flex UCAL volleyball tourney; UB also reigns

Philippine Christian University-Dasmariñas and University of Batangas crowned themselves the men’s and women’s champions, respectively, in the 1st PG Flex-Universities and Colleges Athletic League (UCAL) Volleyball Tournament after downing their respective rivals......»»

Category: sportsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMay 14th, 2024

Suzuki, Cedo top Jr. World Golf qualifier

Shinichi Suzuki and Anya Cedo topped the premier 15-18 bracket in the recent qualifying tourney for the IMG Junior World Golf Championships set July 6-13 in various venues in San Diego, California......»»

Category: sportsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMay 5th, 2024

Buddin drops career-high 32 points as Bulldogs earn twice-to-beat edge

Buds Buddin exploded for a career-high 32 points as he towed the National University Bulldogs to the coveted twice-to-beat advantage by edging the La Salle Green Spikers, 19-25, 25-21, 25-13, 21-25, 16-14, in the UAAP Season 86 men's volleyball tourney Saturday at the Smart Araneta Coliseum......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMay 4th, 2024

Iloilo youngsters shine in PPS Castro Cup tennis tourney

Anthony Castigador and Alexandra Onte flaunted their tennis prowess in the Gov. Fredenil Castro Cup National Junior Championships, securing dual victories for Iloilo City at the Villareal Stadium hard courts in Roxas, Capiz......»»

Category: sportsSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 23rd, 2024

Lady Spikers sweep Blue Eagles for share of top spot

The twice-to-beat race is heating up, as the La Salle Lady Spikers forced a three-way tie for the top spot of the UAAP Season 86 women's volleyball tourney with a 25-12, 25-12, 25-18 sweep of rivals Ateneo Blue Eagles Sunday at the Smart Araneta Coliseum......»»

Category: sportsSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 21st, 2024