Viva Promotions chief Brendan Gibbons slowly stepping out of his famous dad's shadow Brendan Gibbons (R) and world champ Pedro Taduran. CHICAGO -- A dynasty is a pompous term that the modest Sean Gibbons was quick to dismiss … Sun, 01 Jun 2025
Sultan easily make weight ahead of tomorrow's acid test NEW YORK -- At a well-chiseled 117.6 pounds, bantamweight Jonas Sultan easily made weight for his highly-anticipated showdown with unbeaten … Sat, 30 Oct 2021
External After 'fun run' against Rigo, Casimero eyes real November rumble vs Donaire CHICAGO - My direct line to Sean Gibbons was unusually inaccessible yesterday, the Sunday after a big fight. And for good reasons. The affab… Tue, 17 Aug 2021
Second Overtime: Eumir Marcial leans on the Navarro family CHICAGO -- While preparing for the upcoming Tokyo Olympics, Eumir Marcial is equally busy these days squealing about what he feels is the la… Fri, 14 May 2021
External COLUMN: Eumir Marcial's pro debut leaves much to be desired CHICAGO - Eumir Marcial is a middleweight who campaigns in the 160-pound class. But nobody really knows exactly how much weight in hype and … Mon, 21 Dec 2020
D-Rose greets Manny Pacquiao a happy 42 (VIDEO) CHICAGO -- As he prepares for the 2020-21 NBA season, superstar Derrick Rose, a three-time All-Star and the 2011 league MVP, took time today… Thu, 17 Dec 2020
Second Overtime: Butler ruins LeBron's party plans CHICAGO --- The champagne was ready, cold and eager, and begging to be uncorked. The Larry O'Brien trophy was in the building, awaiting the … Sun, 11 Oct 2020
Second Overtime: Why the Blazers will KO the Grizz Damian Lillard. CHICAGO -- The Portland Trail Blazers remind me of a woman in a darkened bar who blinds you with the shimmer of her designer… Sat, 15 Aug 2020
Second Overtime: As "Monster" hunt stalls, new foe looms for Casimero CHICAGO -- Manny Pacquiao (MP) Promotions president Sean Gibbons is an eternal optimist, the kind of dude who will smile on a cloudy day. Wh… Wed, 08 Jul 2020
Second Overtime: John Riel Casimero's hunt for a Japanese "Monster" continues Team Casimero. CHICAGO --- After wresting the WBO bantamweight title with a sensational third-round TKO over Zolani Tete last November 30 in… Fri, 26 Jun 2020
Second Overtime: "Magic" Mike sings for stardom CHICAGO -- SanMan Promotions CEO JC Manangquil remembers it just like it was yesterday. Eight years ago, on a sticky hot, blistering summer … Tue, 23 Jun 2020
NBA -- Season set to restart in July CHICAGO -- At last. After ongoing coronavirus pandemic abruptly ended the 2019-20 campaign last March 12, a truncated NBA season is set to r… Fri, 05 Jun 2020
NBA -- From the hoops sidelines to the COVID-19 frontlines Andrew Schroeder. CHICAGO -- Around this time last year, Andrew Schroeder was scampering to secure a flight to Toronto, Canada where he cove… Fri, 05 Jun 2020
A Marcial Plan: Shelly Finkel eyes Olympic-bound Filipino boxer Marcial (L) and Finkel. CHICAGO -- Amateur Boxing Association of the Philippines (ABAP) president Ricky Vargas revealed publicly last week t… Thu, 16 Apr 2020
Second Overtime: Waiting for Luka "Skywalker" The author with Dalas Mavericks star Luka Doncic last February at the NBA All-Star Game at the United Center in Chicago. (photo@phlboxing). … Fri, 10 Apr 2020
Second Overtime: As a pandemic grips boxing, Joven Jimenez leans on his faith Team Ancajas. CHICAGO -- It was a Monday, March 16. Another week looms and a trip to Las Vegas, Nevada lay just four days away. But for Jove… Tue, 24 Mar 2020
Second Overtime: Sean "The Mechanic" Gibbons whips another work of art Sean Gibbons, the president of Manny Pacquiao Promotions inked Mark "Magnifico" Magsayo to a contract yesterday, further fortifying what alr… Thu, 12 Mar 2020
Noah's ark docks in L.A. CHICAGO -- As he enters the twilight of a distinguished 12-year NBA career, Joakim Noah found himself in a position to win a championship th… Sun, 08 Mar 2020
Second Overtime: Masbateños in California honor Santisima CHICAGO -- "Victory has many fathers, defeat is an orphan," so says an old adage. Just don't tell that to Masbateños living in California. E… Wed, 26 Feb 2020
Second Overtime: In the name of ALA CHICAGO -- My affinity for the Cebu-based ALA Boxing Club dates back to as far as 1993 when I still a newspaper reporter learning the curb a… Sun, 23 Feb 2020
