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Yoenis Téllez Takes on Johan González in Co-Main Event of PBC Championship Boxing on Prime Video Oct 19 live from the Caribe Royale Resort in Orlando, Florida
Unbeaten Rising Middleweight Mateo Tapia Faces KO Artist Endry Saavedra in Opening Bout at 8 p.m. ET/5 p.m. PT Three-Fight Lineup Streams Exclusively on Prime Video for All Prime Members in the…
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SPORTS FACTS AND FIGURES 77: MELVIN JERUSALEM DROPS AND DEFEATS LUIS CASTILLO
WBC minimumweight champion Melvin Jerusalem handily defended his title last Sunday evening, with a lopsided 12 round unanimous decision victory over Mexico’s Luis Castillo, before the cheering hometown crowd at Mandaluyong City…
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Nelson Oliva Remains Undefeated with Unanimous Decision Victory Against Alfonso Olvera
LONG BEACH, CA (September 23, 2024) – This past Saturday, September 21, 2024, on CBN Promotions' "New Blood" card, Nelson Oliva (12-0, 4 KOs), from Los Angeles, CA, defeated Alfonso Olvera (13-9-3,…
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James Bernadin Wins Majority Decision over Matt Conway In Fight of the Year Classic
BETHLEHEM, Pa. – September 23, 2024 -- In what is surely one of the best fights of 2024, James Bernadin won a eight-round split decision over Matt Conway in a war in…
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Kevin Nagle & Jake Paradise throwdown for Vacant WBC USA Silver Heavyweight title
“Worcester Championship Boxing” Nov. 1 at DCU Event Center in Worcester, MA QUINCY, Mass. (September 23, 2024) – Massachusetts heavyweights Kevin “Big Gulp” Nagle (9-0, 7 KOs) and Jake Paradise (8-3, 8…
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Team Manny Pacquiao reassures Amir Khan on December fight
Manny Pacquiao’s representative, Sean Gibbons, responded to Amir Khan’s comments after both sides spoke exclusively to World Boxing News about a potential fight. Gibbons first told WBN that eight-weight king Pacquiao would…
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Norfolk Knockout: Keyshawn Davis-Gustavo Lemos Scope Arena Tickets ON SALE WEDNESDAY
Special presale begins TODAY for the November 8 event NORFOLK, Va. (Sept. 23, 2024) — Tickets for the homecoming of Norfolk native Keyshawn Davis — who fights Gustavo Lemos in the 10-round…
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Muhsin Cason Takes on Alvin Varmall Jr. on Saturday, November 2nd at The Scottish Rite Auditorium in Collingswood, New Jersey
James Martin Takes on Delen Parsley Undefeated Fighters Battle as Aaron Anderson Fights Martin Sollano Plus Undefeated Jaclyne McTamney and Paul Koon COLLINGSWOOD, NEW JERSEY (September 19, 2024)--On Saturday night November 2nd,…
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Weekend of the Small But Terrible
Diminutive but deadly Melvin Jerusalem led the victors in a weekend sports action capped by the lightweight University of the East Red Warriors leading by as many as 17 points in sending…
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Anthony Joshua expected to pursue rematch against Daniel Dubois, says Eddie Hearn
Frank Warren has confirmed that while Daniel Dubois is not contracted to take a rematch with Anthony Joshua, the promoter would still welcome a second fight. While Warren said there was no…
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NM Bernardino rules Tarlac Open rapid chess tourney
Tarlac City---Filipino and United States chess master Almario Marlon Quiroz Bernardino Jr. reigned supreme in the Lady of Ransom (LOR) Open Rapid Chess Tournament held at the Lady of Ransom covered court,…
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Sherwin Tiu bags 7th SIKAT also dubbed as Ritchie “Bolong” Evangelista tournament
In commemoration of the 1st death anniversary of Ritchie “Bolong” Evangelista, his children Architects Paul Robert and Princess Rose Evangelista sponsored the 7th SIKAT (Special IIEE-Bayanihan Knockout Armageddon Tournament) held at the…
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Jerusalem retains WBC World minimumweight title
MELVIN “Gringo” Jerusalem knocked down challenger Luis “Flechita” Castillo of Mexico in the 1st round and continued to dominate the remaining rounds to retain his WBC World minimumweight title Sunday, September 22,…
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Melvin Jerusalem Dominates Luis Castillo to Retain World Title; Ancajas Stops Ponpitak in 5 (Photos)
MANILA, Philippines — Filipino WBC Minimumweight World Champion Melvin “Gringo” Jerusalem (23-3-12 KOs), made a successful title defense by dropping, out-gunning and decisioning brave Mexican challenger Luis “Flechita” Castillo (21-1, 13 KOs)…
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Manny Pacquiao is ‘full of it and wasting time’
Amir Khan has informed World Boxing News that he’s frustrated with Manny Pacquiao after a brief meeting in London this weekend. Speaking to WBN after walking through the streets of England’s capital…
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Not a battle but a war
Mimumweight champion Melvin Jerusalem that he’ll win their scheduled 12-round title bout at the Mandaluyong City College gym tonight. They’re both predicting to score a knockout but only one man will walk…
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Ancajas homecoming long overdue
It’s been eight years since former IBF superflyweight champion Jerwin Ancajas fought at home and attempting a bold comeback after losing three of his last four bouts, he returns on local soil…
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SPORTS FACTS AND FIGURES 76: MELVIN JERUSALEM VS. LUIS CASTILLO TALE OF THE TAPE
MELVIN JERUSALEM Birth name Melvin Oliva Jerusalem Alias Gringo Birthday February 22, 1994 Age 30 Nationality Philippines Stance orthodox Height 5'2" ( 157cm) reach 62″( 157cm) Residence Manolo Fortich, Bukidnon, Philippines Birth…
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Turki Alalshikh: 98,128 Attended Anthony Joshua vs Daniel Dubois At Wembley Stadium
The official tallies are in for a record attendance post world war II for the sport of boxing. Some thought 96,000 beforehand as a conservative estimate but here’s the number tonight: Boom.…
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Daniel Dubois Delivers Shocking Beatdown Of Anthony Joshua
In front of a sold-out crowd of 96,000 fans, including boxing royalty and British celebrities, fortunes changed for two of the world's top heavyweight talents in a shocking outcome between Daniel Dubois…
