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Basahon TKOs Indita in 1st round
SUPER lightweight Gerald Basahon of El Salvador City, Misamis Oriental made an impressive debut by scoring a technical knockout victory against Rey John “Jadry” Indita of Bukidnon in the “Bakbakan sa Baguio”…
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Mercito Gesta v William Zepeda Next?
Mercito Gesta and William Zepeda could be on a collision course. Gesta (34-3-3, 17 KOs) upset former junior lightweight titlist Jo Jo Diaz (32-4-1, 15 KOs) in their 10-round, 135-pound main event…
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Gesta Reminds a Career Can Retrack: Weekend Afterthoughts
There was a time, and if it feels like a long time ago now it’s because it kind of is, but there was a time when Mercito Gesta was considered one of…
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Weekend Recap: Gesta Beats Diaz, Miller Bludgeons Browne, Broner joins Don King, Fury-Usyk, Beterbiev-Smith, More…
Here are the most eye-catching stories from this weekend’s boxing news and ring action: – It was probably for the best that Gilberto “Zurdo” Ramirez missed the light heavyweight limit by a…
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Fans worried as Ricky Hatton disease linked to high alcohol use
Ricky Hatton fans expressed their concern after the former world champion underwent an operation for a debilitating hand disease back in January. Hatton updated on social media, having undergone corrective surgery. This…
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UM Davao tops seniors in Athletics Festival
THE University of Mindanao Davao topped the men's and women’s divisions in the 86th Araw ng Dabaw Athletics Festival 2023 last March 18 and 19 at the UM oval in Ma-a, Davao…
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Infiesto, Arellano face tough competition in 4th National Executive Chess Championships Mindanao Leg rapid chess tilt
MANILA---International Arbiter James Infiesto and Fr. Vic Arellano expect rough sailing in the 4th National Executive Chess Championships Mindanao Leg where they will be meeting a tough line of competitors on March…
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Oleh Dovhun Defends WBA NABA Super Bantamweight Title with Unanimous Decision Over Juan Centeno in Pittsburgh
Devaun Lee Shocks Kiante Irving Joey Turk Remains Undefeated Pittsburgh, PA (March 20, 2023) -Super Bantamweight contender Oleh Dovhun inched closer to a world title opportunity by making the second defense of…
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Camigue beats Pangga in Davao
ALVIN Camigue of General Santos City defeated former unbeaten John Vincent Pangga of Cagayan de Oro City in a come from behind victory last Sunday night at the Baguio Gym in Baguio…
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Floyd Mayweather CEO reignites ‘lying’ Oscar De La Hoya criticism
Floyd Mayweather CEO Leonard Ellerbe expressed his disappointment in Oscar De La Hoya as the feud between the pair reopened. Despite Ellerbe’s lack of involvement in the career of Gervonta Davis these…
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GMG Youth Chess Challenge FIDE Rated chess tournament on May 20
MANILA---The Bayanihan Chess Club headed by it's co-founding chairman Dr. Joe Balinas and Engr. Antonio Balinas will hold a GMG Youth Chess Challenge FIDE Rated chess tournament on May 20 (Saturday) at…
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This can’t be serious
Believe it or not, a promotions company called Misfits Boxing is spreading the word that Floyd Mayweather, Jr. and Manny Pacquiao will be back in the ring to do a tag team…
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JOSHUA VS. FRANKLIN UNDERCARD CONFIRMED
Cash and Williams look to set up tasty clash – Rising Brit Heavyweight Wardley meets American Coffie Rising British Heavyweight champion Fabio Wardley will face American Michael Polite-Coffie on the undercard of…
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MERCITO “NO MERCY” GESTA GOES THE DISTANCE AGAINST JOSEPH “JOJO” DIAZ AND SECURES SPLIT DECISION VICTORY
LONG BEACH, CA (March 18, 2023): In an action packed fight night, Mercito “No Mercy” Gesta (33-3-3, 17 KOs) proved he is still in the running as one of the top fighters…
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Surigao Fianchetto Checkmates pushes winning streak to 3 at 2023 PCAP tourney
MANILA---The Surigao Fianchetto Checkmates collected another huge victory and extended its winning streak to three in the ongoing 2023 Professional Chess Association of the Philippines (PCAP) last Saturday, March 18. After pulling…
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SPORTSCLOPEDIA 47: CHARLY SUAREZ WANTS TO FIGHT HIS OLYMPIC NEMESIS THEN SHOOT FOR THE WORLD TITLE
Charly Suarez. Charly Suarez was a competitor at the 2016 Rio Olympics and a three-time Southeast Asian Games gold medalist when he fought as an amateur. His dream is to face British…
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Mercito Gesta Upsets Joseph Diaz Jr. With Split Decision Win
Mercito Gesta rose to the occasion at a time when Joseph Diaz Jr. was in desperate need of a redemption story. An entertaining ten-round main event proved far too difficult for the…
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IM Concio wins Balinas Rapid Chessfest
MANILA---International Master Michael Concio was crowned champion in the 2023 Balinas Open Rapid Chess Tournament held at the 2nd Floor Open Kitchen Foodhall, Rockwell Business Center, Sheridan Street, Mandaluyong City on Saturday,…
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Boxing guru still slugging
Lito Mondejar has been involved in the boxing business for over half a century and now at 87, he’s still slugging it out. The fabled L&M Gym on Paquita Street, Sampaloc, was…
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Miller vs Browne full fight video highlights and results: Jarrell Miller stops Lucas Browne in sixth round to win heavyweight battle
“Big Baby” was able to beat down “Big Daddy” in Dubai, as Jarrell Miller stopped Lucas Browne late in the sixth round of what wasn’t the prettiest fight, but certainly an entertaining…
