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Abella: 10 dead in Hilongos, Leyte, blast
Sun.Star Tacloban, Thu, 29 Dec 2016
(UPDATED WITH CORRECTION) -- Ten people are reported dead and 20 others injured in an explosion at the town plaza of Hilongos, Leyte, during a boxing match around 9 p.m., Wednesday, December 28, according to Presidential Spokesperson Ernesto Abella.
"Ten have been reported dead [while] 20 were i Read Full Story >>>Philippine: Blast during boxing match wounds at least 23 people
Associated Press, Thu, 29 Dec 2016
An explosion wounded at least 23 people who were watching a boxing competition held as part of celebrations of an annual Roman Catholic festival in a central Philippine town, an army officer said.
The wounded were brought to a hospital in Hilongos town in Leyte province following the explosion la Read Full Story >>> 2016: The best of Philippine boxing
By Ryan Songalia, Rappler, Thu, 29 Dec 2016
From barangay covered courts to the Las Vegas strip, another year of Philippine boxing has entered the books. By all accounts it was an eventful, entertaining year, but you had to pay close attention to tell.
The year of 2016 saw Manny Pacquiao ?retire,? be elected to the Philippine Senate, then Read Full Story >>> Oscar Valdez vs. Nonito Donaire Could Be Next, Says Arum
By Steve Kim, BoxingScene.com, Thu, 29 Dec 2016
The last time we saw Nonito Donaire, he lost his WBO super bantamweight title to Jessie Magdaleno on the night of November 5th on the Manny Pacquiao-Jessie Vargas pay-per-view undercard at the Thomas and Mack Center in Las Vegas.
'The Filipino Flash' has spoken openly about wanting a rematch, but Read Full Story >>> The Sweet Science Names Bob Arum the 2016 Boxing Personality of the Year
The Sweet Science, Thu, 29 Dec 2016
Bob Arum the 2016 Boxing Personality ? If our awards menu included a Lifetime Achievement Award, Bob Arum would have won that one too. The year 2016 marked Arum?s 50th year in the boxing business and the Lomachenko-Walters fight marked his 2000th boxing promotion. According to data compiled by match Read Full Story >>> Mayweather, McGregor criticized by Rousey over money fixation
World Boxing News, Thu, 29 Dec 2016
Former pound for pound king Floyd Mayweather Jr. has once again been the target of negative words from an MMA competitor.
Ronda Rousey, who returns to action this Friday at UFC 207, has complained about the way Mayweather and current fellow-Ultimate Fighting star Conor McGregor have been mentioni Read Full Story >>> NBA - - Wolves Big 3 combine for 64 to beat Wolves, 104-90
By Daniel Quindao Guden, PhilBoxing.com, Thu, 29 Dec 2016
MINNEAPOLIS - Minnesota's Big 3 gave a post-Christmas gift to their fans by beating the visiting Atlanta Hawks, 104-90 at the Target Center.
Karl-Anthony Towns tallied 22 points while & Read Full Story >>> Bob Arum Discusses The 2017 Return of Manny Pacquiao
By Steve Kim, BoxingScene.com, Wed, 28 Dec 2016
2016 was a successful one for eight division world champion Manny Pacquiao (59-6-2, 38KOs) , who banked a dominant decision win over Tim Bradley in their trilogy bout in April and then came back in November to unseat once-beaten Jessie Vargas for the WBO welterweight title.
So when does the most Read Full Story >>> Ancajas to defend title against Mexico's Rodriguez
By Ryan Songalia, Rappler, Wed, 28 Dec 2016
MANILA, Philippines - IBF junior bantamweight titleholder Jerwin Ancajas will make the first defense of his title against Mexico's Jose Alfredo Rodriguez on January 29 at Studio City Casino in Macau, Ancajas' manager/trainer Joven Jimenez confirmed to Rappler.
The 24-year-old Ancajas (25-1-1, 16 Read Full Story >>> My wish list for 2017
By Conrad Cariño, The Manila Times, Wed, 28 Dec 2016
In my last column for 2015, I discussed a wish list for the succeeding year of which only two ? the clash between Andre Ward and Sergey Kovalev taking place and Floyd Mayweather Jr. staying retired ? coming to fruition in 2016.
The rest, like Manny Pacquiao winning his last bout and retiring for Read Full Story >>> Amir Khan: Kell Brook fight is close
World Boxing News, Wed, 28 Dec 2016
A British super-fight at welterweight between Kell Brook and Amir Khan is getting nearer to completion, according to one of the partipants.
Khan, 30, is ready to sign on the dotted line to face Brook in one of the most anticipating clashes on UK soil in recent times and says the pair are on the v Read Full Story >>> Dumbing Down the Sweet Science
By Caryn A. Tate, Boxing.com, Wed, 28 Dec 2016
A master of infighting like Henry Armstrong would likely be labeled a ?dirty fighter? and advised to ?pursue a career in MMA? if he fought today?
?It?s really about what you like. Do you like power punching and moving forward, or do you like boxing and moving around the ring??
It?s relatively Read Full Story >>> Heroism shines through holiday storm
By Recah Trinidad, PhilBoxing.com, Wed, 28 Dec 2016
There was an advice, a request actually, for one joyful sports item in time for the holidays: Try something less scathing, confrontational, in keeping with the Christmas spirit.
Well, the closest event available was the Read Full Story >>> Miguel Cotto Attends Dallas Cowboys Game, Presents Dez Bryant with Signed Boxing Gloves
PhilBoxing.com, Wed, 28 Dec 2016
On Monday night, Five-Time World Champion Miguel Cotto (40-5, 33 KOs) attended the Dallas Cowboys vs. Detroit Lions game at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, TX. Prior to kickoff, Cotto hit the field to present fellow Roc Nation Read Full Story >>> VICTORY BOXING PROMOTIONS KICKS OFF 3 FIGHT PHILLY SERIES WITH "SUPER BRAWL" ON JANUARY 28TH
PhilBoxing.com, Wed, 28 Dec 2016
PHILADELPHIA - December 27, 2016 - Victory Boxing Promotions kicks off 2017 with "Super Brawl," a ten-bout card featuring world class talent from Philadelphia and beyond, Saturday, January 28th at 2300 Arena in South Philly.
Jaron Ennis (8-0, 7KO) will showcase his talents at welterweight in his Read Full Story >>> GYM SIGNS FRENCH OLYMPIAN CHRISTIAN M'BILLI ASSOMO
PhilBoxing.com, Wed, 28 Dec 2016
MONTR?AL (December 27, 2016) - Groupe Yvon Michel (GYM) is proud to announce the promotional contract signing of 2016 French Olympian Christian M'Billi Assomo to an exclusive promotional contact.He will settle in Quebec and make his professional debut there in early 2017.
Known in the ring as ' Read Full Story >>> Boxing's 2016 MVPs Include Manny Pacquiao, Gennady Golovkin, Andre Ward, And One Big Surprise
By Josh Katzowitz, Forbes.com, Wed, 28 Dec 2016
Boxing did not have its greatest year in 2016.
The sport?s biggest fight that could be made (Canelo Alvarez vs. Gennady Golovkin) was not. HBO?s boxing budget was slashed, and some of the sport?s top fighters (Terence Crawford, for example) were left to PPV before they had the starpower to do so. Read Full Story >>> Who deserves 2016 Fighter of the Year honors?
By Wil Esco, Bad Left Hook, Wed, 28 Dec 2016
The end of the year always marks a time of reflection. So reflecting on all of the disappointment this sport often delivers, I think we should also bask in knowing that we had a really competitive year in a lot of respects.
There?s no fighter that stands head and shoulders above the rest in 2016 Read Full Story >>> Boxing Writers Association of America sets annual awards ballot
By Dan Rafael, ESPN.com, Wed, 28 Dec 2016
The Boxing Writers Association of America has finalized its ballot for the 2016 awards in eight categories.
The nominees, released Tuesday, for the Sugar Ray Robinson Fighter of the Year award are:
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Northern Ireland's Carl Frampton, the 2016 ESPN.com fighter of the year, who unified ju Read Full Story >>> Roach wants Pacquiao to fight Crawford at 140
By Abac Cordero, The Philippine Star, Wed, 28 Dec 2016
MANILA, Philippines ? If Terence Crawford is next for Manny Pacquiao, trainer Freddie Roach is going to think twice whether the fight should happen at 140 or 147 pounds.
Crawford is the WBO and WBC champion at junior-welterweight (140) while Pacquiao is back as WBO champion at welterweight (147). Read Full Story >>>
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