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Hard work, dedication result in victory says Casaljay
THE hard work and dedication of every participant is the result Davao City produced four golds and one silver medals in the recently-concluded Batang Pinoy 2024 held at Puerto Princesa City. “This…
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Collazo sees Filipino champs as serious threats
Two-belt champion Oscar Collazo is carefully studying the landscape of the world 105-lb division that includes the two other titleholders — Filipinos Pedro Taduran and Melvin Jerusalem — fighters on the Puerto…
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Bautista, Sampaga dispute PBF crown
A pair of heavy-handed punchers grabs the spotlight Sunday when Manny Pacquiao Presents: Blow-By-Blow returns with a slambang show at the Ramon Magsaysay Covered Court in Bago Bantay, Quezon City. Roderek Bautista…
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The Year Ends With a BANG
The year 2024 ends with a big bang featuring weekly world championships including four title rematches, some of which could even extend to rubber matches next year. The month-long treat to global…
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Sunny Edwards vs. Galal Yafai: Birmingham Barnburner
On this Thanksgiving week in America let’s not waste any time getting into the meat and potatoes of this razor close matchup between Sunny Edwards and Galal Yafai. Though Yafai is 31-years…
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Experience gain from competition – Lim
DAVAO City jiu jitsu Coach Marc Alexander Lim said that experience from a competition is very important for an athlete. “There were things we were not able to execute, but it just…
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EDWARDS VS. YAFAI WEIGHTS AND RUNNING ORDER
ALL TIMES ARE LOCAL 16:00 DOORS OPEN 16:15 LIVE ON BEFORE THE BELL 8 x 3 mins International Light-Heavyweight contest CALLUM SMITH 179.8 lbs v CARLOS GALVAN 175.6 lbs (Liverpool, England) (Chigorodo,…
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Victory for Swedish Boxer Genti Morina in Professional Debut – A Dominant Performance in Copenhagen
Malmö's heavyweight prospect Genti Morina made a successful professional debut by defeating Bosnian opponent Julijan Savić by knockout in the first round at the boxing event in Frederiksberg Hallerne, Copenhagen, organized by…
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SPORTS SHORTS 287: RYAN GARCIA FACES RUKIYA ANPO ON NEW YEAR’S EVE BUT NO GO SIGNAL FROM GOLDEN BOY YET
Japanese MMA promotion Rizin announced that Ryan Garcia will fight former kickboxing champion Rukiya Anpo over eight, two-minute boxing rounds at a catchweight 153 pounds (70kg) on New Year's Eve in Saitama,…
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Suarez plays waiting game
Unbeaten super-featherweight Charly Suarez believes the key to staying relevant is regular activity. Already rated No. 1 by the World Boxing Organization (WBO), Suarez was aiming to secure a title shot before…
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Gaballo to fight again on Dec. 18 in Bula
FORMER two-time interim bantamweight world champion Reymart "The Assassin" Gaballo of Polomolok, South Cotabato will face James “Dynamite” Pagaling of Misamis Oriental on December 18 at the Bula Gymnasium in Gensan. It…
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32nd FIDE World Senior Chess Championships: Team Philippines wraps up successful campaign with 2 golds and 1 bronze medal
Porto Santo Island, Portugal---Team Philippines wraps up its successful 32nd FIDE World Senior Chess Championships campaign with 2 golds and 1 bronze medal. It was held at the Hotel Baleira in Porto…
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Casimero’s curse
Instead of moving up in rankings or staying in his original spot at No. 6, Johnriel Casimero found himself being relegated to No. 7 in the latest ratings released by the World…
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EDWARDS VS. YAFAI + UNDERCARD FINAL PRESS CONFERENCE QUOTES
Eddie Hearn, Matchroom Sport Chairman: "We appreciate everyone joining us tonight and as you can see from the turn out, ahead of a massive show this Saturday in Birmingham, live and exclusive…
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Some boxers have no golds at stake
SOME of the boxers have no gold medals at stake in the Batang Pinoy 2024 at the San Jose National High School in San Jose, Puerto Princesa City. “Only silvers were won…
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YAFAI: I’VE GOT MORE CHANCE OF KNOCKING HIM OUT
Olympic Champion steps up against former World Champion Edwards in Birmingham this Saturday Galal Yafai faces the toughest test of his professional journey so far when he locks horns with former IBF…
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DC jiu jitsu, lawn tennis bags 8 medals in BP
THE Davao City jiu jitsu and lawn tennis bagged eight medals in the Batang Pinoy 2024 at RVM Sports Complex in Puerto Princesa. The DC jiu jitsu team under SEA Games gold…
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Three Pinoy Fighters in Crucial Bouts This December
L-R: Paciones, Llover and Palicte. Three Filipino fighters will end the year in crucial pivotal bouts that would determine their prospects for 2025. World rated light flyweight Arvin Jhon Paciones, new hope…
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Camp Notes: Oscar Valdez & Emanuel Navarrete Prepared for Phoenix Firefight on December 7 LIVE on ESPN
The Navarrete-Valdez II/Rafael Espinoza-Robeisy Ramirez II world title doubleheader will be broadcast live on ESPN, ESPN Deportes, and ESPN+ at 10:30 p.m. ET/7:30 p.m. PT (Nov. 27, 2024) — Emanuel Navarrete and…
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Mabuhay at Salamat: Long Live and Thanks
How does one say “thank you” long after the fact? Eight months ago, we gathered with old and new friends at the historic Manila Grand Opera Hotel in Santa Cruz for what…
