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Apolinario rises from knockdown to stop Thai, earns world title shot
Dave Apolinario lines himself up for a world title crack this year, but not after the pride of Maasim, Sarangani managed to survive the first knockdown of his career.....»»
Philippines inflation rate slows to 2.8 pct in January
MANILA, Feb. 6 (Xinhua) -- Year-on-year inflation in the Philippines further eased to 2.8 percent in January from 3.9 percent in December 2023, the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) said on Tuesday. PSA head Dennis Mapa told a press conference that the January inflation rate is the lowest since the 2.3 percent inflation rate was recorded in October 2020. In January 2023, inflation rate was 8.7 percent.....»»
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.....»»
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.....»»
Jonas Sultan faces Indonesian in comeback fight in Manila
CEBU CITY, Philippines — Former interim world champion Jonas “Zorro” Sultan takes on Indonesian Flasidus Nuno in his comeback fight on June 1 at the Midas Hotel and Casino in Manila. It was officially announced by Viva Promotions earlier this week that Sultan will face Nuno for the vacant World Boxing Council (WBC) Asian bantamweight.....»»
Kumong Bol-Anon 14 : 2 regional title bouts unfold in Tagbilaran on Friday
TAGBILARAN CITY, Philippines– It’s all systems go for the “Kumong Bol-Anon 14” of the PMI Bohol Boxing Promotions at the Saulog Gymnasium tomorrow, Friday, March 8, here. This was after, the main event protagonists in PMI Bohol Boxing Stable’s Virgel “Valiente” Vitor and his opponent, Tae Sun Kim of South Korea passed the official weigh-in.....»»
Australian Open: Djokovic says ‘fire still burning’
Novak Djokovic said the fire “is still burning” after outclassing Adrian Mannarino to reach the quarter-finals of the Australian Open and stay on track for a record 25th Grand Slam title. The Serbian on Sunday ran rings around his French opponent on Rod Laver Arena, winning 6-0, 6-0, 6-3 to underline his status as red-hot.....»»
Paris Olympic gold remains top priority for Marcial
More than winning his professional fight against Thai boxer Thoedsak Sinam on Saturday, a gold medal in the upcoming Paris Olympics is the bigger goal for Eumir Marcial......»»
Andales challenges Shigeoka for IBF world minimumweight title
CEBU CITY, Philippines— One-time world title challenger ArAr “Asero” Andales has earned another world title shot, this time against the reigning International Boxing Federation (IBF) world minimumweight champion Ginjiro Shigeoka of Japan. Andales and Shigeoka’s world title bout is scheduled for March 31 at the International Conference Hall in Nagoya, Japan. Shigeoka will be one.....»»
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.....»»
Strong Group falls short of title after opponent s buzzer-beater
Strong Group Athletics’ dream run in the Dubai International Basketball Championship came to a heartbreaking end after a buzzer-beater by Ismail Ahmad Abdelmoneim gave Al Riyadi Club the championship, 77-74......»»
Paradero snaps losing skid with 4th round K.O win in Masbate
CEBU CITY, Philippines — Former world title challenger Robert “Super Inggo” Paradero finally tasted victory after four years of not winning a single fight after he knocked out Charlie Malupangue in the main event of “Bakbakan sa Masbate” boxing series’s maiden fight card on Saturday, April 20, at the Cataingan Sports Center in Cataingan, Masbate......»»
Folayang gives Zamboanga tips for upcoming ONE title fight vs Stamp
Filipino mixed martial arts legend Eduard Folayang stressed that Denice Zamboanga should work on her wrestling and grappling skills ahead of her fight against Stamp Fairtex......»»
Thailand s rice exports up 44 pct in January
BANGKOK, Feb. 6 (Xinhua) -- Thailand's rice exports jumped 43.96 percent from a year earlier to 1.12 million tons in January, government spokesperson Chai Wacharonke said on Tuesday. The government has set a rice export target of 7.5 million tons this year as part of efforts to develop the quality of rice varieties and expand access to Thai rice in overseas markets, Chai said in a statement. Authorities a.....»»
Ancajas, Inoue make weight for WBA world title duel in Tokyo
CEBU CITY, Philippines—- Former world champion Jerwin Ancajas had to strip off his undergarments during Friday’s weigh-in to get the contracted weight for his world title duel against Japanese Takuma Inoue. Ancajas and Inoue will fight for the World Boxing Association (WBA) world bantamweight crown on Saturday, Feb. 24 at the Kokugikan Arena in Tokyo,.....»»
Boxing trainer Domingo is confident Jerusalem will upset Shigeoka
CEBU CITY, Philippines — Veteran boxing trainer, Michael Domingo of ZIP Sanman Boxing Team, is confident that his prized ward Melvin “Gringo” Jerusalem will make a repeat of the latter’s January 2023 world title victory in Japan. The Cebu-based Jerusalem will face the defending World Boxing Council (WBC) world minimumweight champion, Yudai Shigeoka, in Nagoya,.....»»
Philippines jobless rate increases to 4.5 pct in January
MANILA, March 8 (Xinhua) -- The Philippines' unemployment rate increased to 4.5 percent in January from 3.1 percent in December last year, the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) said on Friday. PSA head Dennis Mapa told a press conference that there were 2.15 million jobless Filipinos in January. "This was lower than the reported number of unemployed persons in January 2023 of 2.38 million," Mapa said......»»
Philippines jobless rate increases to 4.5 pct in January
MANILA, March 8 (Xinhua) -- The Philippines' unemployment rate increased to 4.5 percent in January from 3.1 percent in December last year, the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) said on Friday. PSA head Dennis Mapa told a press conference that there were 2.15 million jobless Filipinos in January. "This was lower than the reported number of unemployed persons in January 2023 of 2.38 million," Mapa said......»»
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.....»»
Ancajas arrives in Japan for February 24 world title bout vs. Inoue
CEBU CITY, Philippines — With less than a week before his much-anticipated world title fight, Jerwin “Pretty Boy” Ancajas arrived in Japan on Sunday, February 18. Ancajas guns to become a two-division world champion by taking on the reigning World Boxing Association (WBA) world bantamweight champion Takuma Inoue, the younger brother of Japanese boxing superstar Naoya.....»»