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Miel Fajardo loses OPFB title to Thai foe in Japan

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Knockout artist Miel “Silent Assassin” Fajardo faltered in his debut fight in Japan after losing to Thai Thanongsak Simsri by unanimous decision despite a 10th-round knockdown on Saturday, April 13, at the EDION Arena in Osaka.  Fajardo didn’t just absorb his second defeat in 15 bouts, he also lost his Oriental.....»»

Category: newsSource: inquirer inquirerApr 14th, 2024

Japan slips into a recession and loses its spot as the world s third-largest economy

Japan slips into a recession and loses its spot as the world s third-largest economy.....»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsFeb 16th, 2024

Japan slips into a recession and loses its spot as the world s third largest economy

Japan slips into a recession and loses its spot as the world s third largest economy.....»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsFeb 15th, 2024

Eumir Marcial K.O’s Thai foe in Manila duel

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Olympic bronze medalist Eumir Marcial made easy work against Thai Thoedsak Sinam in his homecoming bout in Manila on Saturday night, March 23, at the Ninoy Aquino Stadium. Marcial, who is bound for the Paris Olympics in July, knocked out Sinam in the fourth round in their eight-rounder non-title bout.  With.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsMar 24th, 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

Villanueva decks American foe, but loses via 4th round stoppage

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Two-time world title challenger “King” Arthur Villanueva failed to upset American prospect Elijah Pierce in their edge-of-your-seat showdown in Atlanta, Georgia, United States on March 29 (March 30, Manila).  Villanueva was on the brink of victory after knocking down the bigger Pierce in the second round of their eight-rounder non-title bout.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsMar 30th, 2024

Marcial sends Thai foe to dreamland

Eumir Marcial knocked the lights out of Thai opponent Thoedsak Sinam at the 1:33 mark of the fourth round of their super middleweight bout Saturday night at the Ninoy Aquino Stadium in Manila......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 23rd, 2024

Marcial wary of Thai foe s experience

The experience of Eumir Marcial’s Thai opponent is not something to disregard, the Filipino Olympic bronze medalist said, as the two are set to collide Saturday at the Ninoy Aquino Stadium in Manila. .....»»

Category: sportsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 22nd, 2024

Katambal ni Janella na si Win Metawin unang Thai AFA Rising Star awardee

DADALO ang emerging Thai star na si Win Metawin sa gaganaping 17th Asian Film Awards (AFA) sa Hong Kong ngayong Marso. Siya lang naman ang kauna-unahang Thai na tatanggap ng AFA Rising Star Award. Iginagawad ang nasabing pagkilala sa mga promising new generation talents na nagpakita ng exceptional breakthroughs and potentials sa Asian cinema. Kahilera ngayon.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsFeb 7th, 2024

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.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsFeb 9th, 2024

Miel Fajardo loses OPFB title to Thai foe in Japan

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Knockout artist Miel “Silent Assassin” Fajardo faltered in his debut fight in Japan after losing to Thai Thanongsak Simsri by unanimous decision despite a 10th-round knockdown on Saturday, April 13, at the EDION Arena in Osaka.  Fajardo didn’t just absorb his second defeat in 15 bouts, he also lost his Oriental.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsApr 14th, 2024

Jerusalem strips Japanese foe of WBC crown

Filipino boxer Melvin Jerusalem captured the WBC minimumweight championship after dealing Japanese foe Yudai Shigeoka his first professional loss last night in Nagoya, Japan......»»

Category: sportsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 31st, 2024

Jerusalem dethrones Japanese foe to wrest WBC minimumweight belt

Filipino boxer Melvin Jerusalem took home the WBC minimumweight championship after dealing Japanese foe Yudai Shigeoka his first professional loss Sunday evening in Nagoya, Japan......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 31st, 2024

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.....»»

Category: newsSource:  rapplerRelated NewsFeb 12th, 2024

Ancajas loses to Inoue via a 9th rd. KO in world title duel

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Takuma Inoue successfully defended his World Boxing Association (WBA) world bantamweight title after knocking out Jerwin “Pretty Boy” Ancajas in the ninth round of their match on Saturday, February 24, at the Kokugikan Arena in Tokyo, Japan. Inoue landed a powerful right uppercut to Ancajas’ abdomen that knocked the latter out.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsFeb 24th, 2024

Apolinario, Thai foe, make weight for 8-rounder bout in Tokyo

CEBU CITY, Philippines—Sanman Boxing’s Dave “Dobermann” Apolinario and his opponent Tanes Ongjunta of Thailand successfully made the contracted weight for their undercard bout on Thursday, February 22 at the Korakuen Hall in Tokyo, Japan. Apolinario and Ongjunta faced each other for the first time during Wednesday’s official weigh-in. The 25-year-old Apolinario tipped the weighing scales.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsFeb 21st, 2024

Sultan suffers devastating 1st round knockout against Japanese foe 

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Former world title contender Jonas “Zorro” Sultan suffered a devastating first-round knockout against Japanese prospect Riku Masuda in their undercard bout of the Jerwin Ancajas-Takuma Inoue world title bout in Tokyo, Japan, on Saturday, February 24.  A stinging left straight to the body sent Sultan, who is known as a ring.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsFeb 24th, 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

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

Eala loses to Hungarian foe in W75 Porto quarters

Alex Eala crashed out of the W75 Porto quarterfinals in Portugal after absorbing a tough loss against Hungary’s Anna Bondar, 4-6, 7-6(3), 1-6......»»

Category: sportsSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 24th, 2024

Eala loses to Russian foe in W50 Indore semis

Alex Eala bowed out of the semifinals of W50 Indore in India after falling in three sets against Russia’s Polina Kudermetova, 4-6, 7-6(5), 2-6, Saturday......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 3rd, 2024