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IOC denies Manny Pacquiao exemption to box at Olympics

(Photo credit: Stephen R. Sylvanie-USA TODAY Sports) The International Olympic Committee said former world champion boxer Manny Pacquiao cannot compete for the Philippines at this year's Olympic Games in Paris. Pacquiao, 45, retired in 2021 but sought to box for his country at the Olympics. The IOC's age limit for boxers is 40. The Philippines asked for an exception based on the "universality" entry rule, in which a nat.....»»

Category: newsSource:  philippinetimesRelated NewsFeb 20th, 2024

Pacquiao, Sulaiman honor Filipino champs, eye PH-Mexico tiff

Invited by Manny Pacquiao to the Elorde-Pacquiao Boxing Awards, WBC president Mauricio Sulaiman announces that he will stage a dual meet involving the Philippines and Mexico.....»»

Category: newsSource:  rapplerRelated NewsMar 25th, 2024

Pacquiao thrilled to have newest world champion under promotional stable

Boxing icon Manny Pacquiao expressed elation for his promotional company, MP Promotions, having its first-ever non-Filipino world champion — Mexico’s Isaac Cruz, who annexed the World Boxing Association (WBA) super lightweight title last Sunday......»»

Category: sportsSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 2nd, 2024

Battle begins for Araw ng Dabaw ESports Fest 2024

As the gates open, a total of 117 teams all over Mindanao will fight for the championship title in the first Araw ng Dabaw Esports Fest on March 16, 2024, at Ayala Malls Abreeza, Davao City, featuring three games–Mobile Legends: Bang Bang (MLBB), Tekken 8, and Garena Call of Duty: Mobile (CODM)......»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsMar 17th, 2024

When legends meet

Eight-year NBA veteran and once the highest-paid basketball player in Europe Josh Childress wasn’t born yet when Yoyong Martirez played on the Philippine team at the 1972 Munich Olympics. But when they met up during the recent EASL Final Four here, there was instant connection between the two cage legends......»»

Category: sportsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 13th, 2024

Tuazon, Perez champs in HERO Golf Cup

Jingy Tuazon emerged as overall champion while Ma. Theresa Perez won the ladies championship in the recent seventh HERO Golf Cup at the Camp Aguinaldo Golf Club in Quezon City......»»

Category: sportsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 15th, 2024

OJ Simpson, fallen football hero acquitted of murder in trial of the century, dies at 76

OJ Simpson, fallen football hero acquitted of murder in trial of the century, dies at 76.....»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsApr 11th, 2024

Conson, ‘hero’ neighbor during Looc fire

Conson, ‘hero’ neighbor during Looc fire.....»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsMar 17th, 2024

Bacolor hero honored

Bacolor hero honored.....»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsFeb 23rd, 2024

MSC, MWI slated at Esports World Cup in Saudi Arabia

Venturing outside Southeast Asia for the first time, the rebranded midyear tournament of Mobile Legends Bang Bang (MLBB), the MLBB Mid Season Cup (MSC) as well as the MLBB Women’s Invitational will be happening in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia during the first Esports World Cup......»»

Category: sportsSource:  philstarRelated NewsJan 25th, 2024

128 teams duke it out in Unity League esports tourney

The biggest esports event in the country will be held with the launching of the Unity League: Mobile Legends Tournament next month......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 5th, 2024

MPL PH Season 13: Smart Omega stays winless; AP.Bren takes solo lead

It's been a bad start for Smart Omega as the barangay remains winless in the 13th season of the Mobile Legends Bang Bang Professional League (MPL) Philippines......»»

Category: sportsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 27th, 2024

AP Bren repeats over ONIC for Games of the Future crown

AP Bren continued its championship world tour after defeating ONIC Esports, 3-1, in the Games of the Future Mobile Legends Bang Bang (MLBB) event in Kazan, Russia......»»

Category: sportsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 4th, 2024

MPL PH bares unified schedule for new season

Mobile Legends Bang Bang Professional League (MPL) Philippines is ready to start its 13th season this month with a new campaign promoting its unified schedule for the upcoming season......»»

Category: sportsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 2nd, 2024

End of era: Yawi leaves Echo, joins Aura in Indonesia

Indonesia's Aura Esports brings in Filipino Mobile Legends star Tristan 'Yawi' Cabrera after he parted ways with Echo.....»»

Category: newsSource:  rapplerRelated NewsFeb 3rd, 2024

Manny Pacquiao’s bid to compete at Paris Olympics denied by IOC

MANILA, Philippines–Boxing icon Manny Pacquiao has the gift of electrifying the crowd in all of his fights, except in the Olympics. The International Olympic Committee shut the door on the former eight-division world professional champion’s bid to carry the Philippine colors in the coming 2024 Paris Olympics. In response to a letter from the Philippine.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsFeb 18th, 2024

Pacquiao disappointed by IOC rejection

Boxing icon Manny Pacquiao said the other day he was serious in making a bid to fight in the Paris Olympics at the age of 45 and expressed disappointment that the International Olympic Committee denied his petition to participate in what would’ve been the fulfillment of a life-long dream......»»

Category: sportsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 31st, 2024

Gibbons reaffirms Pacquiao vs Benn fight talks

Negotiations between the camp of Manny Pacquiao and undefeated British boxer Connor Benn went "from zero to 100", the Filipino boxing legend's adviser Sean Gibbons admitted, with a fight possibly happening later this year......»»

Category: sportsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 15th, 2024

Pacquiao too old for Paris Games, says Olympic body 

The International Olympic Committee thumbs down the Philippines’ request to include boxing legend Manny Pacquiao in its 2024 Paris Games roster.....»»

Category: newsSource:  rapplerRelated NewsFeb 18th, 2024

Age knocks out Pacquiao s Olympic hopes 

Boxing icon Manny Pacquiao will not be able to showcase his legendary ring savvy in the Paris Olympics primarily because the former eight-division world professional champion is overaged......»»

Category: sportsSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 18th, 2024