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SPORTS FACTS AND FIGURES 49: MANNY PACQUIAO’S OLYMPIC DREAM REJECTED BY IOC
Manny Pacquiao was saddened and disappointed because of his dream of joining the Olympic boxing competition and the target of winning the gold medal was finished after the Filipino boxing icon was…
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Beltran brothers to see action in Calinan
THE fighting Beltran brothers Angelo and Crisalito of the Ring Master Boxing Stable from Toril will both see action on March 7 at the Calinan Gym in Calinan, Davao City. The elder…
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Vargas Ready to Shine in Eliminator Against Rodriguez
Orlando, FL (February 21, 2024) – On Saturday evening, 2016 US Olympian Antonio Vargas meets Jonathan Rodriguez in a 12-round World Boxing Association (WBA) bantamweight title eliminator at the Caribe Royale in…
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Combat Sports Visionary Amer Abdallah Seeks to Elevate Boxing Globally
LAS VEGAS, NV (February 21, 2024) – Amer Abdallah, a seasoned figure in combat sports for nearly three decades, unveils ambitious plans for 2024, aiming to revolutionize talent promotion in boxing. From…
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Astig Bags 2024 Philracom Maiden Stakes
Leyte Vice-Governor Leonardo “Sandy” Javier Jr.’s Astig (Elysium Fields out of Pebble Beach) mustered just enough energy in the last 100 meters to get past the pace-setting Matilda in scoring a victory…
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anny Pacquiao vs Terence Crawford is “a 50-50 fight”, says coach
Eight weeks is all it would take for Manny Pacquiao 62-8-2 (39) to be ready to face consensus pound-for-pound number one boxer in the world Terence ‘Bud’ Crawford 40-0 (31). That is…
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The welterweight champion who defeated Oleksandr Usyk
Oleksander Usyk once lost to a future welterweight champion when the heavyweight ruler competed in the amateurs. The formidable Ukrainian went down to a defeat, one of only a few handfuls in…
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Francisco to make a big comeback on April 8
AFTER a two year absence from the ring, light flyweight Jerry “Marksman” Francisco of Antipas, Cotabato will make a big comeback on April 8 in Bukidnon. He will face Chinese Raymond Poob…
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ARDREAL HOLMES JR DESTROYS MARLON HARRINGTON IN TWO ROUNDS
INAUGURAL SALITA PROMOTIONS “BIG TIME BOXING USA” SERIES ON DAZN FROM WAYNE STATE FIELDHOUSE IN DETROIT IBF #7, WBO #8 Light Heavyweight Ali Izmailov Blitzes Britton Norwood in Four in Co-Main Event…
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Cebuana Lhuillier Men’s Tennis Team to compete in Penang International Tournament
The Cebuana Lhuillier Tennis Team, fresh from its victory in last year’s PCA Interclub Team Event is set to compete in the Penang Sports Club International Invitational Tournament on February 23 -25,…
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1st Marinduque National Chess Open Tournament gets underway on March 9
MANILA---Top Filipino woodpushers around the country will compete for honors when the 1st Marinduque National Chess Open Tournament gets underway on March 9 at the Marinduque Convention Center, Capitol Compound in Boac,…
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Jerwin Ancajas hits the road again in bid to become two-weight world champion
Jerwin Ancajas 34-3-2 (23) will be gunning to become a two-weight world champion when he steps through the ropes to challenge WBA bantamweight champion Takuma Inoue 18-1 (4) at Ryogoku Kokugikan in…
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Manny Pacquiao ‘would end amateur boxers careers’ at Olympics
Manny Pacquiao would end amateur boxers careers if allowed to fight at Paris 2024 following an IOC rejection. The controversial decision to stop Pacquiao from fighting at the Olympic Games this summer…
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Dave Apolinario and Tanes Ongjunta Make Weight for Tokyo bout
Flyweight contenders Dave Apolinario and Tanes Ongjunta successfully weighed in for their upcoming bout at the Korakuen Hall in Tokyo on February 22nd. Apolinario came in at 111.3lbs, while Ongjunta weighed in…
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TAYLOR VS. CATTERALL 2 MANCHESTER PRESS CONFERENCE QUOTES
Eddie Hearn, Matchroom Sport Chairman: "Welcome to Manchester for part two of a slightly lively press conference ahead of the British fight of the year, the rematch between Josh Taylor and Jack…
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Ancajas confident about upcoming challenge to WBA bantamweight champ Inoue
Ninth-ranked challenger Jerwin Ancajas of the Philippines exuded confidence as he held a public workout at Tokyo’s Teiken Boxing Gym on Feb. 20 in preparation for his challenge to World Boxing Association…
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Singapore Chess Festival on Feb. 25
THE Singapore Chess Festival Qualifying Tournament will be held on February 25 at the Damosa Market Basket in Lanang. “It is the Davao Leg with the top four in every category qualifying…
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PREVIEW: LAS VEGAS OPEN, 5 PRO EVENTS, OVER $500,000 IN PRIZE FUND
The 2024 Predator Pro Billiard Series kicks off tomorrow with the Las Vegas Open, presented by Rums of Puerto Rico. The Las Vegas Men's division begins tomorrow, February 21, followed by the…
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Arquero seeks to defend chess title
Manila---Kevin Arquero, one of the top players of the multi-titled Philippine Army chess team seeks to defend his title in the 3rd edition Philippine Chess Hall of Fame Rapid Chess Tournament on…
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Andales to challenge Shigeoka in Japan on March 31
ORTHODOX ArAr "Asero" Andales of Samar will go to Japan to challenge new International Boxing Federation (IBF) World minimumweight champion Ginjiro Shigeoka on March 31 at the International Conference Hall in Nagoya,…
