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The year that was in sports: A tale of three champions
By Emmanuel B. Villaruel, The Freeman, Mon, 02 Jan 2017
CEBU, Philippines ? Three sporting heroes. Three different tales. All flashing glory and honor for the flag and country. That's the main story we would like to trumpet as we look back at what had been another colorful yet challenging times for Philippine sports.
And as we scan each athlete, the n Read Full Story >>>Op-Ed: Pacquiao likely to hand Crawford his first career loss at 140 lbs
By Leo Reyes, Digital Journal, Mon, 02 Jan 2017
Manny Pacquiao's first fight this year would likely be against WBO and WBC light welterweight champion and 2014 BWAA 'Fighter of the Year' Terence Crawford of Omaha, Nebraska.
Crawford is fresh off an eighth round TKO win against John Molina last Dec. 10 at the CenturyLink Center, Omaha, Nebraska Read Full Story >>> Ancajas intensifies buildup for defense
By Nick Giongco, The Manila Bulletin, Mon, 02 Jan 2017
Jerwin Ancajas has stepped up his preparation for the first defense of the International Boxing Federation (IBF) super-flyweight crown later this month in Macau.
Even during the holidays, the southpaw Ancajas showed up every single day at the gym in Imus, Cavite, determined to repulse the challen Read Full Story >>> Canelo vs Chavez Jr odds (estimate): Who will be the favorite?
By Lee Cleveland , Fight Saga, Mon, 02 Jan 2017
Odds for the pending superfight between Canelo Alvarez (48-1-1, 34 KOs) vs Julio Cesar Chavez Jr (50-2-1, 32 KOs) have not yet been released but the bout will presumably be made official next week.
So, who do you like for the May 6 superbout?
Look for the odds to favor Canelo Alvarez. Although Read Full Story >>> NBA - - Wiggins stars anew, Wolves rip Bucks, 116-99
By Daniel Quindao Guden, PhilBoxing.com, Mon, 02 Jan 2017
MINNEAPOLIS - The Minnesota Timberwolves bested their midwest neighbors, the Milwaukee Bucks, 116-99, on Friday night at the Target Center.
Andrew Wiggins, the son of former PBA import Mitchell Wiggins, led the way with 31 points, including a highlight dunk ove Read Full Story >>> PHILIPPINE BOXING WISH LIST FOR 2017
By Maloney L. Samaco, PhilBoxing.com, Sun, 01 Jan 2017
Here's our list of wishes for Phililpine boxing in the Year 2017:
Manny Pacquiao will win in his last two career fights and finally hang up his gloves to concentrate on public service. Pacquiao's last two fights will be Read Full Story >>> Senator, world champion, Sir!
By Ray Roquero, Business Mirror, Sun, 01 Jan 2017
GILAS Pilipinas?s bid for the Olympics crashed, adding yet to the 44-year misery of basketball fans pining to see Filipino dribbles in Olympic basketball.
I had that marked as the year?s biggest sports story, not Hidilyn Diaz?s miraculous Rio Olympics silver in weightlifting?s 53-kg division.
Read Full Story >>> Tapales to defend WBO title in March
By Josef T. Ramos, The Manila Times, Sun, 01 Jan 2017
Defending World Boxing Organization (WBO) bantamweight champion Marlon Tapales of Lanao del Norte will be defending his belt in March against a still undetermined challenger, according to his manager and promoter Wakee Salud.
Salud confirmed to The Manila Times during New Year that he is consider Read Full Story >>> Shocker: McGregor odds clearly don?t justify a Mayweather PPV
By Phil D. Jay, World Boxing News, Sun, 01 Jan 2017
UFC champion Conor McGregor would have virtually no chance of defeating Floyd Mayweather Jr. should the pair finally face each other in a cross-codes contest in the future.
The outspoken Irishman has long been looking to challenge boxing?s best fighter of a generation in a bid to take Mayweather' Read Full Story >>> Boxing?s Best of 2016
By Caryn A. Tate, Boxing.com, Sun, 01 Jan 2017
All of my favorite fights of the year had a few specific things in common: they involved two of the top fighters in their respective divisions?
Despite the continued political grievances in the sport of boxing, 2016 produced some excellent fights and revealed stars at the pinnacle of the game as Read Full Story >>> Canoy to face Budler in Feb.
By Edri Aznar, Sun.Star Cebu, Sun, 01 Jan 2017
PROMISING prospect Joey Canoy?s blinding speed and improving power will be his key to victory over former world champion Hekkie Budler in their International Boxing Organization (IBO) light flyweight title bout on Feb. 4 at the Emperor?s Palace in Gauteng, South Africa.
?He has a huge chance beca Read Full Story >>> Pacquiao for toughest bout vs Crawford
By Abac Cordero, The Philippine Star, Sun, 01 Jan 2017
MANILA, Philippines ? Unbeaten light-welterweight champion Terence Crawford, recently ordered jailed for ?disorderly conduct? in his native Nebraska, presents a very tough fight for Manny Pacquiao.
If the 38-year-old Filipino superstar chooses to fight Crawford next, it will be a dangerous fight. Read Full Story >>> Tough fight
By Roy Luarca, Philippine Daily Inquirer, Sun, 01 Jan 2017
When Manny Pacquiao fought against Jessie Vargas last November, Hall of Fame trainer Freddie Roach felt certain of a dominant victory. He was right.
Now that Terence Crawford looms as a prime candidate to tangle with Pacquiao this year, Roach has some reservations.
The seven-time trainer of th Read Full Story >>> Canelo Alvarez vs Julio Cesar Chavez: Just what boxing needs?
By Lee Cleveland , Fight Saga, Sun, 01 Jan 2017
Boxing needs big fights.
Period.
And yes, Canelo Alvarez vs Julio Cesar Chavez Jr, two fighters with crowd-pleasing styles, needs to happen in May.
Why?
There's not enough mainstream interest in Canelo Alvarez vs Gennady Golovkin yet, the biggest fight in boxing and one that makes perfect Read Full Story >>> WBN 10: Top comeback paychecks for Floyd Mayweather Jr.
World Boxing News, Sun, 01 Jan 2017
Nobody seems to be too convinced retired pound for pound king Floyd Mayweather Jr. will remain so, a full fifteen months on from the five-weight world title holder?s last fight against Andre Berto.
Despite numerous statements of intent to stay out of the ring, Mayweather fuels the media fire with Read Full Story >>> Boxing: Expect a busy 2017 for three Filipino champions, analyst says
By Dennis Gasgonia, ABS-CBN News, Sat, 31 Dec 2016
MANILA ? 2016 has certainly been a good year for Filipino champions not named Manny Pacquiao.
Donnie ?Ahas? Nietes retained his WBO and RING light flyweight crowns via a fifth round stoppage of Mexico?s Raul Garcia, before climbing the flyweight ranks to beat Edgar Sosa for the WBO intercontinent Read Full Story >>> MAASIN CITY'S SPORTS YEARENDER
By Maloney L. Samaco, PhilBoxing.com, Sat, 31 Dec 2016
The year 2016 has ended and it's fitting to look back at some unforgettable moments in Maasin City's sports we had documented in PhilBoxing.com.
On February 27, Maasin City's Prince Al Read Full Story >>> Uguni stuns Guzman; Tanaka glory; Ioka, Taguchi and Corrales retain
By Phil D. Jay, World Boxing News, Sat, 31 Dec 2016
Yukinori Oguni stunned Jonathan Guzman to rip away the IBF super-bantamweight title At the Shimazu Arena in Kyoto.
The unheralded 28 year-old, who was largely anonymous before the fight, upset the tough Dominican 115-112 on all three cards.
In the co-feature, WBA Flyweight champion Kazuto Ioka Read Full Story >>> Boxing analyst picks Mark Magsayo's TKO win local fight of the year
By Dennis Gasgonia, ABS-CBN News, Sat, 31 Dec 2016
MANILA ? This year saw some great fights starring Filipino champions.
There was the "farewell" bout by Manny Pacquiao in April, where the pride of General Santos City decked Timothy Bradley twice before hammering out a unanimous decision win.
There's also the 10-round domination of John Riel C Read Full Story >>> Tanaka TKOs Fuentes to lift 2nd world title
Kyodo News, Sat, 31 Dec 2016
Kosei Tanaka seized the vacant WBO light flyweight title on Saturday, improving to 8-0 in his career with a fifth-round technical knockout of Mexico's Moises Fuentes.
The 21-year-old Tanaka, who previously held the WBO minimumweight crown, matched compatriot Naoya Inoue's feat of winning world c Read Full Story >>>
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