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BOOTS FACES AVANESYAN IN HOMETOWN DEFENSE IN PHILLY ON JULY 13
Armenian replaces Crowley in Wells Fargo Center showdown Jaron ‘Boots’ Ennis will defend his IBF World Welterweight title against David Avanesyan at Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia on Saturday July 13, live…
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Fred Sternburg, who was part of some of El Paso’s biggest fights, earns Hall of Fame nod
I can’t remember when I met Fred Sternburg. Because it seems like I’ve always known him. Every big fight that came to El Paso — whether it was a Jose Luis Castillo…
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Suzuki gets under Pacquiao’s skin
Manny Pacquiao kind of felt slighted upon hearing what his Japanese-Peruvian rival said through an interpreter during Monday’s press conference hyping their 28 July three-round fight at the Saitama Super Arena. “He…
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Recarte Tiauson wins anew
MANILA---Recarte Tiauson of Barangay Mabca Municipality of Sagñay, Camarines Sur again stamped his class in the 5th Mayor Fermin Mabulo Open Invitational Chess Tournament held in San Fernando, Camarines Sur last June…
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Ortonio is also a candidate for DRFA prexy
DAVAO CITY – Businessman Ernie Ortonio will also run as president of the Davao Regional Football Association [DRFA] on July 6 at the Acacia Hotel in Lanang. The 72-year-old Ortonio is a…
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PARO: I CAN OUTBOX MATIAS FOR 12 ROUNDS
Aussie plans to spoil Matias’ homecoming on Saturday Liam Paro believes he has the tools to outwit and dethrone Subriel Matias as he prepares to challenge the hometown hero for his IBF…
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Boxing legends, including a Syracuse alum, enter Hall of Fame in Central NY
Canastota, N.Y. — Ricky Hatton laughed his way through his Hall of Fame induction speech, marveling at the places boxing took him and the thousands of his fans that would always follow.…
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GOLDEN BOY PROMOTIONS AND WILLIAM “EL CAMARÓN” ZEPEDA SIGN MULTI-YEAR CONTRACT EXTENSION
ZEPEDA IS RANKED NO. 1 BY THE WBC, WBA, IBF; NO. 2 BY THE WBO AND NO. 3 BY RING MAGAZINE LOS ANGELES, Calif. (June 10, 2024) – Golden Boy Promotions announced…
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JCI Senate Lipa to hold chess tourney
Lipa City, Batangas---The JCI Senate Lipa holds the Lipa Open Rapid Chess Tournament unfurling this Monday, June 17, 2024 at the Lipa Convention Center (formerly LACSA), Lipa City Batangas here. Organized by…
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Batao wins Vineyard 18-hole putting tour
DAVAO CITY – Al Batao carded a 27 to rule the 18-hole putting tournament held last June 8 at the Vineyard & Mini Golf Course in Tagum City. Batao of Davao City…
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Celtics Defend Home for 2-0 Finals Series Lead, Outlast Doncic, Mavericks, 103-98
For nearly two quarters, we seemed to have a tight Finals series in our hands as Dallas had Boston playing catch-up with its strong fast start. But once the Celtics began to…
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Boxing News: Manny Pacquiao’s Next Fight Revealed to be Japanese MMA Champ
The fighting pride of the Philippines will return for a three-round exhibition at Super RIZIN 3 inside the Saitama Super Arena on July 28 against RIZIN featherweight champion Chihiro Suzuki. The two…
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Cutiyog sweeps Bustamante chess tilt
IMUS CITY, Cavite---PH chess wizard Jirah Floravie Cutiyog of General Trias City swept her assignments and scored 6.0 points to rule the just concluded 1st BGA Realty CEO Pres. Gerry Bustamante 1900…
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1ST LEG: Dimzon registers hard-earned win against Sinsuat
DAVAO CITY – Francis Jayvee Dimson of Maragusan scored a hard-earned victory over top-seed Daneea Sinsuat of Cotabato in three sets to win the Unisex 10 in the 1st Leg of the…
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PINOY BOXING 16: KENNY DEMECILLO FIGHTS KEVIN GONZALEZ IN PUERTO RICO ON JUNE 15
Kenny Demecillo will fight on hostile territory in Puerto Rico when he clashes with Kevin Gonzalez on June 15. The 31-year-old Demecillo will return to the ring after 11 months of inactivity…
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PPV.COM’s Jim Lampley’s June 15 Davis vs Martin and Benavidez vs Gvozdyk Preview Analysis
Legendary boxing journalist Jim Lampley returns to PPV.COM (which does not require a subscription) to co-host his popular and exclusive viewer chat, in real time, on PPV.COM's crystal-clear HD live stream of…
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Protacio to run as president of DRFA
DAVAO CITY – Former acting president Erwin Protacio of the University of the Philippines Mindanao will run as president of the Davao Regional Football Association [DRFA] in the coming election this month…
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PACMAN RETURNS
Less than 24 hours after the American media reported that Manny Pacquiao was in serious talks to fight for a world title in Las Vegas, the Filipino legend announced on Sunday that…
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Exclusive: Mario Barrios coach embraces Manny Pacquiao fight
World Boxing News gained the views of Bob Santos, trainer of Mario Barrios, regarding a potential fight with Manny Pacquiao. WBN broke the news of Pacquiao vs Barrios, which has since hit…
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Amateur standout Jean Pierre Valencia scores first round KO in pro debut
ATLANTIC CITY — Amateur standout Jean Pierre Valencia had an explosive showing in his professional boxing debut, knocking out Patrick Bernard Harris in the first round on Saturday, June 8 at Bally’s…
