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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

Marcial to train in the United States for upcoming pro bout

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Tokyo Olympics bronze medalist Eumir Marcial will spend his training camp in the United States for his homecoming professional bout tentatively slated in March at the Ninoy Aquino Stadium in Malate, Manila. The 28-year-old boxer, probably the lone middleweight prospect in the Philippines, flew to the United States on Friday, January.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsJan 19th, 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

Filipina golf aces way off in Singapore Open; Jaehee triumphs

Dottie Ardina turned in her best round in four days, a 71, but just good enough to net her a joint-50th finish as erstwhile Filipina contender amateur Rianne Malixi carded a 74 and wound up tied at 60th in the Singapore Women’s Open Sunday......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 10th, 2024

Rhea Gullas Cup: Minglanilla, Talisay earn twice-to-beat perks in semifinals

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Abante Minglanilla finished the elimination round with an 84-69 run against Blissful Sibonga in the  Rhea Gullas Cup 2024 First District of Cebu Inter-City/Municipality Sports Festival. With their victory Sunday night, Minglanilla finished the elimination round with four wins and one defeat to clinch a spot in the semifinals.  They are.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsFeb 26th, 2024

Teacher career progression bill clears House panel hurdle

Public school teachers may soon have access to more advanced career opportunities and higher compensation after the House appropriations committee approved the unnumbered substitute bill for the proposed Teacher Career Progression Act on Tuesday. .....»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 15th, 2024

Thirdy Ravena flirts with triple-double in San-En’s 7th straight win

Thirdy Ravena sets career-highs in rebounds and assists as the San-En NeoPhoenix edge the Toyama Grouses to remain at the top of the Japan B. League standings.....»»

Category: newsSource:  rapplerRelated NewsJan 18th, 2024

CS4, Avantrac, Strato slay foes in AEBC Corporate Cup 

CEBU CITY, Philippines — CS4, Avantrac, and Strato grabbed convincing wins in the Architects and Engineers Basketball Club (AEBC) 7th Corporate Cup on Saturday evening, April 13. CS4 defeated CBM Engineering, 83-77, while Avantrac won over Phelps Dodge, 78-69. Strato edged EGS, 82-76, during their respective games held at the University of San Carlos (USC).....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsApr 14th, 2024

Boljoon pounces on Sibonga in Mayor Cabaron cage wars

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Boljoon dominated Sibonga, securing a 90-75 victory and keeping themselves in contention in Group B of the Mayor Inocentes Cabaron Invitational Inter-town Basketball Tournament on Sunday, April 7th, at the Moalboal Covered Court. Boljoon’s lopsided win over Sibonga improved their record by two wins and one loss, putting them behind the.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsApr 8th, 2024

Engkwentro 12: Wenceslao dominates Sanchez, wins WBF Australasian belt

CEBU CITY, Philippines — ARQ Boxing Stable’s Rodel “The Hulk” Wenceslao continues to rewrite his storied career after clinching his first regional title last Friday evening, March 8, in the main event of “Engkwentro 12” in Cawayan, Masbate.  The 30-year-old journeyman won the World Boxing Foundation (WBF) Australasian welterweight title by scoring a sixth round.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsMar 9th, 2024

Kumong Bol-Anon XIV: Tagacanao knocks out Indonesian foe, earns WBA Asia super flyweight strap

TAGBILARAN CITY, PHILIPPINES — Reymart “Cebuano Assassin” Tagacanao from Carcar City captured the World Boxing Association (WBA) Asia super flyweight title with a sensational sixth-round knockout victory over Indonesian Hamson Lamandau in the co-main event of “Kumong Bol-Anon XIV” on Friday, March 8, at Saulog Gymnasium. Tagacanao, a prized ward of Villamor Boxing Gym, engaged.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsMar 9th, 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

Did Bulner blunder?

In 1998, Malcolm Bulner was the referee when Manny Pacquiao knocked out Chatchai Sasakul in the eighth round to wrest the WBC flyweight crown on the Phuttamanthon campus grounds just outside of Bangkok......»»

Category: sportsSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 3rd, 2024

Blow-By-Blow Okada: Bacosa posts 3rd straight KO victory

Tall and rangy lightweight Eman Bacosa posted a third-round stoppage over Jan Clyde Langahin during a special presentation of Manny Pacquiao Presents: Blow-By-Blow Sunday at the Okada Manila......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 25th, 2024

Eight players share first-round lead at Puerto Rico Open

(Photo credit: Jim Cowsert-USA TODAY Sports) Eight players shared the lead at 7-under 65 following Friday morning's conclusion of the rain-delayed first round at the Puerto Rico Open in Rio Grande. Scott Piercy and Joe Highsmith were the leaders in the clubhouse when play was halted for darkness on Thursday, following a nearly two-hour rain delay. Friday started with 54 players completing the opening round and saw six o.....»»

Category: newsSource:  philippinetimesRelated NewsMar 10th, 2024

Eight players share first-round lead at Puerto Rico Open

(Photo credit: Jim Cowsert-USA TODAY Sports) Eight players shared the lead at 7-under 65 following Friday morning's conclusion of the rain-delayed first round at the Puerto Rico Open in Rio Grande. Scott Piercy and Joe Highsmith were the leaders in the clubhouse when play was halted for darkness on Thursday, following a nearly two-hour rain delay. Friday started with 54 players completing the opening round and saw six o.....»»

Category: newsSource:  manilanewsRelated NewsMar 9th, 2024

Last ticket up for grabs

Only one slot is left to round out the playoff picture in the PBA Philippine Cup quarterfinals and the knockout game to decide the last qualifier happens at the Ninoy Aquino Stadium tonight......»»

Category: sportsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMay 8th, 2024

Talisay’s Mark Fajardo TKO’s Iraqi foe in ASBC Asian U22 C’ships

CEBU CITY, Philippines— Talisay City’s amateur boxing pride Mark Ashley Fajardo cruised into the semifinals of the ongoing Asian Boxing Confederation (ASBC) Asian Under-22 & Youth Boxing Championships in Astana, Kazakhstan last Friday, May 3. Fajardo scored a stunning first-round technical knockout (TKO) win against Al-Sarray Ali Qasim of Iraq in the light welterweight fight.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsMay 4th, 2024

Suganob destroys Ishizawa to defend WBO Global title

TAGBILARAN CITY, Bohol — A bloodied but triumphant Regie “Filipino Phenom” Suganob successfully defended his World Boxing Organization (WBO) Global light flyweight title against Japanese Kai Ishizawa via an eighth-round technical knockout (TKO) in the main event of “Kumong Bol-Anon XV” on Tuesday, April 30, at the Holy Name University (HNU) gymnasium, here. The 26-year-old.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsApr 30th, 2024

Mike Plania takes on Nicaraguan in comeback fight in Miami

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Filipino road warrior Mike “Magic” Plania successfully made the weight for his comeback fight in Miami, Florida, the United States scheduled on April 27 (April 28 Manila Time). The 27-year-old Plania of General Santos City is coming off a huge setback. He lost to American Angelo Leo via a third-round knockout.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsApr 27th, 2024