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Petro, Choco out to arrange title showdown

cand Choco Mucho try to arrange an interesting title showdown when the semifinals of the PVL All-Filipino Conference resumes today at the PhilSports Arena......»»

Category: sportsSource: philstar philstarMay 1st, 2024

REPLAY: Sinulog 2024 Grand Parade and Ritual Showdown

REPLAY: Sinulog 2024 Grand Parade and Ritual Showdown.....»»

Category: sportsSource:  abscbnRelated NewsJan 21st, 2024

All set for Piala-Fujita WBO title match in Tokyo

CEBU CITY, Philippines— The World Boxing Organization (WBO) Asia Pacific featherweight title showdown between Rodex “Tank” Piala and Kenji Fujita is all set on Saturday, June 1, at the Korakuen Hall in Tokyo, Japan. Piala and Fujita, the current WBO Asia Pacific featherweight champions, faced each other for the first time at the official weigh-in.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsMay 31st, 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

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

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

PVL All-Filipino off the wraps

Petro Gazz and Chery Tiggo launch their ambitious title campaigns as they tackle newbies Strong Group Athletics and Capital1 Solar Energy, respectively, today at the start of the Premier Volleyball League All-Filipino Conference at the PhilSports Arena......»»

Category: sportsSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 20th, 2024

Squires, Junior Altas begin title showdown

It will be championship experience versus hunger as Letran and University of Perpetual Help battle it out in Game 1 of the NCAA Season 99 junior basketball finals today at the Filoil EcoOil Arena......»»

Category: sportsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 16th, 2024

Squires, Junior Altas begin NCAA title showdown

It will be championship experience versus hunger as Letran and University of Perpetual Help battle it out for the NCAA Season 99 junior basketball crown starting Saturday at the Filoil EcoOil Arena......»»

Category: sportsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 15th, 2024

Flying Titans inspired by runner-up showing last time

Undeterred by their heartbreaking finals defeat to sister team Creamline, Choco Mucho setter Deanna Wong vowed they would come in with deeper resolve in chase of a breakthrough Premier Volleyball League title......»»

Category: sportsSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 12th, 2024

Wong stresses Flying Titans motivated to win first-ever PVL crown

Undeterred by their heartbreaking finals defeat to sister team Creamline, Choco Mucho setter Deanna Wong vowed they would come in with more resolve as the Flying Titans chase a breakthrough Premier Volleyball League title......»»

Category: sportsSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 12th, 2024

Angels rebound, Crossovers roll on

Petro Gazz and Chery Tiggo carved out contrasting wins over Capital1 Solar Energy and Nxled, respectively, and stayed in the thick of the fight for the semifinals of the Premier Volleyball League All-Filipino Conference at the PhilSports Arena last night......»»

Category: sportsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 27th, 2024

Red Bull Half Court Returns with 3-on-3 Streetball, Seeking Top Talent for Thrilling New York City World Finals!

Red Bull Half Court returns for another year, calling out to the best ballers for the ultimate 3-on-3 streetball showdown. This time the competition is set to be even more intense, as players from Luzon to Mindanao battle it out in the regional qualifiers in Manila, Cebu, and Davao to determine who will secure a […].....»»

Category: newsSource:  metrocebuRelated NewsFeb 23rd, 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

Cebu’s Rodex Piala loses to Kenji Fujita in Japan debut

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Cebuano boxer Rodex “The Tank” Piala fell short of winning the World Boxing Organization (WBO) Asia Pacific featherweight title in his first fight in Tokyo, Japan, on Saturday evening, June 1. He lost to the defending champion Kenji Fujita by unanimous decision in their 12-rounder showdown. Japanese judge Kazutoshi Yoshida scored.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsJun 2nd, 2024

Toledo Trojans place second anew in PCAP grand finals

CEBU CITY, Philippines — The Toledo Xignex Trojans put on a valiant effort despite falling short in their bid to win their first Professional Chess Association of the Philippines (PCAP) title. The Trojans bowed down to the Manila Load Manna Knights in their much-awaited PCAP All-Filipino Conference grand finals showdown on Saturday evening, May 25,.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsMay 26th, 2024

Noynay takes on Japanese knockout artist in Tokyo

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Joe “Jaw Breaker” Noynay and Japanese Jin Sasaki passed the official weigh-in for their double regional title showdown at the Korakuen Hall scheduled in Tokyo, Japan on Thursday, May 16. Noynay, a native of Bogo City in northern Cebu, will battle Sasaki for the World Boxing Organization (WBO) Asia Pacific welterweight.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsMay 15th, 2024

Depth big edge for Creamline

Creamline coach Sherwin Meneses proved prophetic when he told his players before Game 1 of their best-of-three PVL All-Filipino Conference title showdown with Choco Mucho that their bench depth would spell the difference......»»

Category: sportsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMay 10th, 2024

CEU, Diliman seal UCAL title showdown

Centro Escolar University enhanced its bid for a first-ever back-to-back championship when it outlasted Lyceum of the Philippines University-Batangas, 71-64, to clinch the first finals berth in the Universities and Colleges Athletic League-PG Flex Linoleum Season 6......»»

Category: sportsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 14th, 2024

Engkwentro 12: All set for Wenceslao-Sanchez WBF title showdown

TAGBILARAN CITY, Philippines— ARQ Boxing Stable’s hard-hitting journeyman, Rodel “The Hulk” Wenceslao, and his foe, Ernie Sanchez, will trade leather in tomorrow’s main event, Friday, March 8, at “Engkwentro 12: Binombahay sa Cawayan” in Cawayan town, Masbate. Wenceslao and Sanchez passed the official weigh-in for their World Boxing Foundation (WBF) Australasian welterweight bout on Thursday,.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsMar 7th, 2024

Ancajas wants to test Inoue’s patience

Jerwin Ancajas could only wish that Takuma Inoue, the WBA bantamweight champion, wouldn’t consider changing his style so close to their title showdown in Tokyo on Feb. 24......»»

Category: sportsSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 17th, 2024