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Astrolabio challenges 3-division world champion Nakatani of Japan

CEBU CITY, Philippines — MP Promotions’ Vincent “Asero” Astrolabio has officially issued a challenge to the newly-crowned three-division world champion Junto Nakatani of Japan.  In a video recently posted on Viva Promotions’ Facebook page, Astrolabio was seen congratulating Nakatani and he finished his short speech by challenging the latter, who just won the World Boxing.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsFeb 27th, 2024

Gealon Racing Team gears up for more serious venture in sports

CEBU CITY, Philippines — The Gealon Racing Team continues to prove that adept professionals can also shine in the physically demanding world of sports. The team founded by Cebu City Councilor and lawyer Rey Gealon recently introduced themselves in several long-busting sports events including the IRONMAN 70.3 Lapu-Lapu Cebu last month and several other local.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsMay 6th, 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

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

Sinner ends 10-time champion Novak Djokovic’s Australian Open streak, faces Medvedev for the title

Sinner ends 10-time champion Novak Djokovic’s Australian Open streak, faces Medvedev for the title.....»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsJan 27th, 2024

Boxing: WBO, GAB execs optimistic PH will end world title drought soon

CEBU CITY, Philippines — World Boxing Organization (WBO) Asia Pacific president Leon Panoncillo and the Games and Amusements Board (GAB) Chairman Richard Clarin share the belief that it’s only a matter of time for the Philippines to produce a new boxing world champion. Clarin and Panoncillo were in Tagbilaran City recently to officiate two WBO.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsMar 10th, 2024

Cablao is Cepca’s monthly champion for February

CEBU CITY, Philippines— Veteran woodpusher Edwin Cablao emerged as the February monthly champion of the Cebu Executives and Professionals Chess Association (Cepca) monthly chess tournament held last Sunday at Robinsons Galleria Cebu. Cablao finished the five-round competition with a perfect 5.0 points, securing the monthly championship title and the champion’s purse of P3,000. He started.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsFeb 26th, 2024

Araneta: Experience and Donaire’s help key to winning world title eliminator bout

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Omega Boxing Gym’s banner boxer, Christian “The Bomb” Araneta, is full of confidence heading into his third world title eliminator fight.  The 28-year-old Cebuano knockout artist will trade leathers with Arvin “Hurricane” Magramo for the International Boxing Federation (IBF) world junior flyweight world title eliminator on January 26 at the Nustar.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsJan 13th, 2024

Araneta-Nontshinga rematch looms as IBF orders world title clash

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Cebuano knockout artist Cristian “The Bomb” Araneta and the reigning International Boxing Federation (IBF) world light flyweight champion Sivenathi Nontshinga of South Africa are set for a collision course after the IBF ordered a mandatory title defense this year. In a letter sent to Omega Sports Promotions International president Pio Paulo.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsMar 7th, 2024

PUVMP removes Philippines from Third World status – transport group

Compliance with the public utility vehicle modernization program is necessary for the Philippines to not be considered a Third World country, a transport group claimed......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsJan 29th, 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

Red Boosters claim third place in EASL Final Four

CEBU CITY, Philippines — The Jung Kwan Jang Red Boosters of Korea claimed the third place honors of the East Asia Super League (EASL) Final Four after a thrilling Battle-for-Third, 78-76, against the New Taipei Kings of Taiwan on Sunday, March 10, at the Hoops Dome in Lapu-Lapu City. The Red Boosters banked on the.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsMar 10th, 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

Hidilyn, Alyssa, Rubilen feted in Women in Sports rites

For their dedication, discipline, passion and commitment to excellence in their respective sports, Tokyo Olympic gold medalist Hidilyn Diaz-Naranjo leads four others who will be recognized during the 1st Women in Sports Awards tomorrow at the Rizal Memorial Coliseum......»»

Category: sportsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 19th, 2024

France: Ensure Muslim Women, Girls Can Play Sports

(Nyon, Switzerland, March 8, 2024) - French basketball authorities should ensure equal access to sport for Muslim women and girls by overturning the discriminatory ban on wearing the hijab, the Sport & Rights Alliance said today. On International Women's Day, The Alliance urges sports officials across the globe to ensure that everyone can play sports free of discrim.....»»

Category: newsSource:  philippinetimesRelated NewsMar 10th, 2024

Cash-rich Mayor Cabaron intertown twin sports tilts set in May

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Moalboal town mayor Inocentes Cabaron will once again treat sports fans in southwest Cebu with a cash-rich inter-town men’s basketball and men’s & women’s volleyball tournament for their fiesta celebration in May.  The town has been active in sports, hosting a Cebu Schools Athletic Foundation Inc. pre-season basketball tilt featuring Cebu’s.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsJan 20th, 2024

‘Araneta is more than ready’ — Omega after Nontshinga reclaims IBF world title

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Omega Sports Promotions has already sent a letter of intent to the International Boxing Federation (IBF) to challenge African Sivenathi Nontshinga who reclaimed the world light flyweight title.  Nontshinga scored a 10th-round technical knockout against erstwhile champion Adrian Curiel of Mexico in their much-anticipated rematch that happened in Oaxaca, Mexico on.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsFeb 17th, 2024

Japan slips into a recession and loses its spot as the world s third-largest economy

Japan slips into a recession and loses its spot as the world s third-largest economy.....»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsFeb 16th, 2024

Japan slips into a recession and loses its spot as the world s third largest economy

Japan slips into a recession and loses its spot as the world s third largest economy.....»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsFeb 15th, 2024

Rhea Gullas Cup: Minglanilla now 2-0 after beating Naga 

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Former champion Abante Minglanilla is now 2-0 in the ongoing Rhea Gullas Cup 2024 First District of Cebu Inter-City/Municipality Sports Festival after beating Naga Atong Garbo, 65-58, on Saturday, February 17, at the  Bonifacio Bacaltos Sports Centrum in Sibonga. Before grabbing their second straight win, Minglanilla needed to endure nine lead.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsFeb 18th, 2024