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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

Toledo Trojans lead PCAP All-Filipino Southern Division team standings

CEBU CITY, Philippines — The Toledo Xignex Trojans captured the top spot of the southern division team standings of the ongoing Professional Chess Association of the Philippines (PCAP) All-Filipino Cup First Conference. This was after they beat the Camarines Soaring Eagles and the Arriba Iriga last Saturday, April 6.  The Trojans first nipped Arriba Iriga.....»»

Category: CCCCCCSource:  inquirerRelated NewsFeb 9th, 2024

He’ll be called GM Quizon soon

The long wait for the Philippines’ next chess Grandmaster would be over soon......»»

Category: sportsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 31st, 2024

Quizon nears Grandmaster status

The long wait for the Philippines’ next chess Grandmaster could be over soon......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 31st, 2024

Quizon picks up pieces in Hanoi

International Master Daniel Quizon racked up four straight wins to crowd the leaders after six rounds in the Hanoi Grandmaster Chess Tournament in Vietnam yesterday......»»

Category: sportsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 31st, 2024

In-form Quizon finishes 2nd in group at Hanoi Grandmaster chess tilt

Olympiad-bound International Master Daniel Quizon continued his strong showing after he finished second in the second group of the two-bracket Hanoi Grandmaster Closed Tournament in Vietnam recently......»»

Category: sportsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 26th, 2024

Canino is Olympiad bound

It was sealed by an 83-move draw with Woman FIDE Master Cherry Ann Mejia of a Sicilian in the 10th and penultimate round of the Philippine National Women’s Chess Championship at the Malolos City Hall in Bulacan......»»

Category: sportsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 25th, 2024
Category: sportsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 24th, 2024

Can any team topple the Pasig Pirates in PCAP?

It’s a new fourth season for the Professional Chess Association of the Philippines......»»

Category: sportsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 23rd, 2024

Canino reclaims solo lead in national women s chess tiff

After seven rounds, the six-time Asian Age Group titlist has reclaimed the solo lead by scoring his sixth win over reigning national junior girls champion Mhage Gerriahlou Sebastian......»»

Category: sportsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 22nd, 2024

Mordido proves mettle, stops surging Canino in national women’s chess tilt

Kylen Joy Mordido isn’t a Woman Grandmaster-candidate for nothing......»»

Category: sportsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 20th, 2024

IM Young makikipag tagisan ng talino sa 21st BCC Open 2024 sa Thailand

MAYNILA – Makikipag tagisan ng talino si Filipino International Master Angelo Abundo Young sa pagtulak ng 21st BCC (Bangkok Chess Club) Open 2024 na naka-iskedyul mula Abril 13 hanggang 21. Ang kompetisyon, na gaganapin sa conference center ng Sheraton Hua Hin Resort & Spa sa Phetchaburi, Thailand, ay nagtatampok ng Open at Challenger divisions. “I ….....»»

Category: filipinoSource:  hatawtabloidRelated NewsFeb 4th, 2024

Frayna, Fronda find winning lines

Woman Grandmaster Janelle Mae Frayna and Woman International Master Jan Jodilyn Fronda hurdled their respective assignments last Thursday in the first round and set in motion their bids in the first Bangalore International Grandmasters Open Chess Tournament at the Sri Kanteerava Indoor Stadium in India......»»

Category: sportsSource:  philstarRelated NewsJan 19th, 2024

Balunan breaks into the WBO world rankings

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Unbeaten prospect Christian Balunan is now a world ranked minimumweight of the World Boxing Organization (WBO).  The 24-year-old Cebuano boxer from the municipality of Consolacion in northern Cebu continues to impress the local boxing scene after breaking into the latest world rankings despite having only 10 fights in his young professional.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsMar 31st, 2024

Amparo falls short vs. Shigeoka in last minute world title bout

CEBU CITY, Philippines — World-rated Boholano Jake “El Bambino” Amparo faltered in his first world title shot in the hands of the defending International Boxing Federation (IBF) world minimumweight champion Ginjiro Shigeoka on Sunday, March 31, in Nagoya, Japan.  Shigeoka made easy work against his last minute opponent by scoring a second round knockout. He.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsMar 31st, 2024