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Pacquiao close to Barrios fight
CANTILAN. Boxing legend Manny Pacquiao rode his BMW R1250GS motorcycle from General Santos City to this Surigao del Sur municipality last Thursday and was welcomed by thousands of well-wishers celebrating the town…
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Ultimate goal of Middle East Professional Boxing to Crown first Arab World Champion
ABU DHABI, U.A.E. (August 19, 2024) -- The Middle East Professional Boxing (MEPB) commission has become a pivotal group working behind the scenes to support efforts by Saudi Arabia (Riyadh) and United…
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Cebuano FM Mario Mangubat to join World Senior Chess Championship in Portugal
Manila---Filipino FIDE Master Mario Mangubat is set to compete in the FIDE World Senior Chess Championships in Porto Santo Island, Portugal from Nov. 19 to 26. "I will just try my very…
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Watch: Justin Fortune Still Thinks Pacquiao at even 45 Still Beats Barrios
This is a big call from Fortune here all things considering with age and how Pacquiao looked recently. Recently Pacquiao in a boxing exhibition in Japan drew with Japanese kickboxer Anpo but…
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SPORTS FACTS AND FIGURES 72: MIKE TYSON VS. JAKE PAUL PRESS CONFERENCE
Mike Tyson and Jake Paul talked during the press conference of their fight in Manhattan on Sunday. Paul will face the 58-year-old former heavyweight champion Tyson on November 15 at AT&T Stadium…
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Pacquiao Wins Conclusive Court Knockout In California
It was a knockout, finishing punch victory for Manny Pacquiao in his legal battle finally in California. For over 3 years Pacquiao faced something he was wronged in — in a court…
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GM Antonio, NM Bernardino to compete in Laos International Open
Manila---Grandmaster Rogelio "Joey" Antonio Jr. and National Master Almario Marlon Bernardino Jr. will showcase their talent in the Laos International Chess Open on September 1-7, 2024 at Vientiane Chess Centre in Vientiane,…
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Petecio, Villegas Oust French Foes; Biggest Gainers, Losers in Paris Boxing
Aira Villegas (L) and Nesthy Petecio (R). In our tunnel vision-like focus of attention on how our boxers were faring in their quest for podium finish in the last Paris Summer Olympics,…
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Thailand’s Aekkaphob is The New WBC Asia Silver Bridgerweight Champion
In an exciting battle, big-hearted Thai warrior Aekkaphob Do Auraiwan (8-3-1), survived a knockdown in round one to score a thrilling come-from behind close, but unanimous decision win over strong Hamza Albahbahani…
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Martha Saldivar Sulaimán passes away in Mexico City
This Sunday, we learned of the death of Mrs. Martha Saldivar Sulaiman, widow of Mr. Jose Sulaiman, former president of the WBC, and mother of Mr. Mauricio Sulaiman, current president of the…
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There’s no way a 58-year-old man should be boxing, but Jake Paul saw dollar signs and got Mike Tyson to buy into his scheme
Let's assume for the moment that Jake Paul is a special talent, and that he's good enough to one day become a world champion, which he says is his dream. Paul is…
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Abubakar is WBC Asian Silver super featherweight champ
AIMAN “A B” Abubakar of Malaysia is now the new World Boxing Council [WBC] Asian Silver super featherweight champion. The 32-year-old Abubakar, who is based in Mandaluyong City, stopped Patrick Liukhoto of…
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2024 US OPEN CHAMPIONSHIP DRAW | SHANE VAN BOENING BEGINS QUEST FOR SIXTH US OPEN TITLE
The draw for the 2024 US Open Championship set to take place at Harrah’s Resort, Atlantic City, NJ, US from August 19-24 is complete. Shane Van Boening begins his quest to claim…
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Jericho Banares picked first, Rodrigo Geronimo taken second in pro billiard draft
Quezon City---Jericho Banares, as expected, was drafted first in the inaugural Sharks Billiard Association (SBA) Player's Draft at the Quantum Skyview of Gateway Mall 2, Araneta City in Cubao Quezon City on…
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Every Boxing Record Manny Pacquiao Has Broken Ahead Of Potential Comeback
Manny Pacquiao knows records. The internationally popular Filipino, born into poverty 45 years ago, has been throwing hands for an astonishing 28 years. During his long career… Pacquiao has captured titles in…
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Turki Alalshikh’s Superb Response To Who Is The Face Of Boxing
His excellency Turki Alalshikh of Saudi Arabia has had a big impact on boxing in a little over one year. He’s put together fights at the highest level of the sport that…
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SPORTS FACTS AND FIGURES 71: OSCAR DE LA HOYA PRAISES FLOYD MAYWEATHER JR.
Oscar De La Hoya praised Floyd Mayweather, Jr. while talking with Hall of Fame football player Shannon Sharpe in an episode of Club Shay Shay. “Floyd is a great fighter,” De La…
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Vargas lauds World Boxing’s ‘growth’
Boxing’s bid to get included in the roster of sports for LA 2028 received a big boost Saturday when five national federations formally joined World Boxing, the boxing body being groomed to…
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Oscar De La Hoya On A Prime Mayweather vs Prime Pacquiao
Some think when Mayweather and Pacquiao fought it was too late in their careers. Oscar De La Hoya gives his take. De La Hoya shared the ring with both fighters so knows…
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Manny Pacquiao defeated an ’empty, reckless’ Oscar De La Hoya
Manny Pacquiao’s victory over Oscar De La Hoya continues to be scrutinized by the man he sent into retirement. The Filipino superstar battered De La Hoya into submission back in 2008, earning…
