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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

World champion Collazo calls out Jerusalem for a unification bout 

CEBU CITY, Philippines — The reigning World Boxing Organization (WBO) world minimumweight champion Oscar “El Pupilo” Collazo didn’t give the newly-crowned World Boxing Council (WBC) world minimumweight Melvin “Gringo” Jerusalem enough time to celebrate.  Collazo immediately called out Jerusalem for a unification bout and a rematch following the latter’s split decision victory to dethrone erstwhile.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsApr 1st, 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

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

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,.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsFeb 23rd, 2024

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.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsFeb 18th, 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

Aro shifts to Ando

Elite performance nutritionist coach Jeaneth Aro will head back to the Olympics, this time to guide 59kg qualifier Elreen Ando of Cebu in her quest for a podium finish. Aro was in Hidilyn Diaz’ corner when the four-time Olympian brought home the country’s first-ever gold medal in the Tokyo Summer Games......»»

Category: sportsSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 23rd, 2024

Moonton, Silab unveil Philippine qualifier for MWI 2024

Moonton Games has launched its Road to MWI 2024 with Silab and the Philippine Esports Organization (PESO). The competition will determine who will present the country in the coming Mobile Legends Bang Bang Women's Invitational that will take place in the Esports World Cup in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia in July......»»

Category: sportsSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 14th, 2024

Perfect practice for Paris

It played out like a script. Olympic qualifier Eumir Marcial treated a cheering hometown crowd to a spectacular knockout win over Thailand’s Thoedsak Sinam, celebrated a sentimental homecoming and provided a preview of what to expect in Paris before a star-studded audience that included WBC president Mauricio Sulaiman at the Ninoy Aquino Stadium last Saturday night......»»

Category: sportsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 25th, 2024

Eumir faces ‘heavy’ test tonight

Olympic qualifier Eumir Marcial will take on a heavier opponent Thoedsak Sinam of Thailand in an eight-round bout at the Ninoy Aquino Stadium tonight as MP Promotions head Sean Gibbons said it’s a prelude to facing bigger bruisers in Paris......»»

Category: sportsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 22nd, 2024

Great start for Osaka

Naomi Osaka powered through on a third match point to advance to the second round of the ATP-WTA Indian Wells Masters on Thursday with a 6-3, 6-1 win over Italian qualifier Sara Errani......»»

Category: sportsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 8th, 2024

SUGBU’s Buyco rules KBA-CDO invitational kegfest’s mixed open masters

CEBU CITY, Philippines — GJ Buyco of the Sugbuanon Bowlers United (SUGBU) was crowned the mixed open masters champion in the recently concluded 2nd Kagayhaan Bowlers Association (KBA)-Cagayan de Oro Invitational Classic 2024 held at the SM Bowling Center in SM City CDO. Buyco defeated the heavily-favored top qualifier Gene Mendoza of the KBA in.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsFeb 26th, 2024

No Linsanity for Taiwan

Nine-year NBA veteran Jeremy Lin and brother Joseph won’t suit up for Chinese-Taipei against Gilas in the FIBA Asia Cup qualifier at the PhilSports Arena tonight......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 25th, 2024

South Cotabato enters semis in MPBL preseason tourney

South Cotabato banked on John Wilson and Enzo Joson to subdue Bataan, 88-75, late Thursday and become the first semifinal qualifier in the 2024 MPBL Preseason Invitational......»»

Category: sportsSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 23rd, 2024

Clash of schedules

The Philippine men’s national basketball team will not be able to take advantage of the invitation from the Lithuanian Basketball Federation to play friendlies there right before the final FIBA Olympic Qualifier in neighboring Latvia......»»

Category: sportsSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 17th, 2024

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.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsApr 22nd, 2024

Kumong Bol-Anon 14: Korean, Indon boxers arrive in Bohol

CEBU CITY, Philippines— The foreign fighters of ‘Kumong Bol-anon 14’ have arrived in Tagbilaran City, Bohol on Wednesday, March 6. The invaders will challenge homegrown heroes in the fight card scheduled on Friday, March 8 at the Saulog gymnasium in Tagbilaran City, Bohol. Korean boxing prospect Tae Sun Kim and Hamson Lamandau of Indonesia arrived.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsMar 6th, 2024

Santisima, Castino fell short in Japan debut 

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Two Filipino boxers faltered in their scheduled fights at the Korakuen Hall in Tokyo, Japan on Saturday, March 2.  Cebu-based Alex Santisima Jr. and PMI Bohol Boxing Gym’s Jhunrille Castino suffered knockout defeats in the hands of Japanese prospects in the same fight card put up by Teiken Promotions.  ALSO READ:.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsMar 3rd, 2024