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Jerusalem Receives WBO belt; Wants to Unify Titles
Melvin Jerusalem receives his WBO belt from Leon Panoncillor Jr. Cebu City -- Newly crowned WBO minimumweight world champion Melvin 'Gringo' Jerusalem received his newly minted WBO championship belt this afternoon from…
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Hank Lundy Steps in as Adrien Broner’s New Opponent February 25 in Atlanta on BLK Prime PP
ATLANTA, GA (January 17, 2023) – Due to circumstances out of the control of BLK Prime, Ivan Redkach (23-6-1, 18 KOs), who was intended to fight Adrien Broner (34-4-1, 24 KOs) in…
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Pacquiao-Mundine Update
The Papua New Guinea Sports Foundation has put its full support behind the proposed exhibition bout between boxing legend Manny Pacquiao and former world champion Anthony Mundine, tentatively scheduled for June. Executive…
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Disaster for Adrien Broner as opponent makes disturbing admission
Adrien Broner faces another disaster in his career as his opponent for a return to action on BLK Prime PPV is losing interest in the fight. Ivan Redkach is ready to pull…
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Bradley Slams “Piece of S***” Tank Davis, Hopes Ryan Garcia Knocks Him Out
Former two-division world champ and analyst for ESPN, Timothy Bradley, spared no words and pulled no punches when recently asked about lightweight champ Gervonta “Tank” Davis and his hopes for the outcome…
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Warriors bounce back in D.C., defeat Wizards, 127-118
Steph Curry is back in form, scoring 41 points, 7 rebounds and 2 assists, with Jordan Poole adding 32, as the dynamic duo powered Golden State past the Washington Wizards, 127-118, on…
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Coyle connects with Irish legend John Duddy in New York
New York, NY (January 16, 2023) – NABA middleweight champion Connor “The Kid” Coyle spent time with John Duddy on a recent trip to New York City. Duddy assisted Coyle during a…
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ELTHAM FLYWEIGHT MAISEYROSE COURTNEY SIGNS WITH MATCHROOM BOXING
Six-time National Champion becomes latest Hearn recruit Eltham Flyweight prospect and former amateur standout Maiseyrose Courtney has signed a multi-fight promotional deal with Eddie Hearn's Matchroom Boxing. The 22-year-old South Londoner made…
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IKO Nakamura PH marks its one-year anniversary with over 15 branches, 1000 members
MANILA---From small and humble beginnings, the International Karate Organization (IKO) Kyokushin Nakamura Philippines celebrates its 1st Founding Anniversary with more than 15 branches with 1000 active students supporting the full-contact karate system…
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Isaac Dogboe to sacrifice Robeisy Ramirez for WBO title
Former World Boxing Organisation (WBO) super bantamweight titlist, Isaac ‘Royal Storm’ Dogboe, believes opting to fight Cuba’s Robeisy Ramirez instead of Mark Magsayo is a good opportunity for him to be a…
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The time has come to remove ‘influencer boxing’ from the spotlight
After last weekend’s ‘clown-fest,’ our sport needs to take a long, hard look at itself and drop influencer boxing like a bad habit. Major platforms are beginning to get the message. However,…
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SPORTSCLOPEDIA 15: NONITO DONAIRE WANTS TO CHALLENGE JUAN FRANCISCO ESTRADA
Nonito Donaire's place in the Hall of Fame is already certain, but The Filipino Flash doesn't stop pursuing big name opponents to cement his legacy. * * * Donaire, age 40, born…
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The Worlds #1 Boxing Designer Javier Zinzun Jr. Signs Collaboration Deal with Popular Underground Artist Zak Perez
LOS ANGELES, CA (January 15, 2023) – Javier Zinzun Jr., the worlds #1 boxing designer, has now partnered with underground artist Zak Perez to create a unique and one-of-a-kind work for Jaime…
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The Past Week in Action 15 January 2023: Jessica Nery Outpoints Kim Clavel, Unifies WBA/WBC Belts; Efe Ajagba Defeats Stephan Shaw
Highlights: -Jessica Nery breaks the hearts of Canadian fans as she outpoints Kim Clavel to unify the WBA and WBC female super-lightweight titles -Super-Lightweight Mazlum Akdeniz moves to 18 wins with points…
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Gatekeepers in Boxing
Melindo (L) fighting at featherweight against Buatkrathok of Thailand. Typically, a boxer aspires to continually improve in his craft in order to join the ranks of at least rated contenders to be…
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FM Alekhine Nouri to play chess simultaneous games in Sta. Maria, Bulacan
MANILA---Fide Master Alekhine "Bbking" Nouri will hold simultaneous exhibition games as part of Sta. Maria Town Fiesta Chess Challenge 2023 on January 29 (Sunday), 10am at the Grace of Shekinah School Gymnasium…
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SPORTSCLOPEDIA 14: DAVE APOLINARIO, THE OTHER FILIPINO WORLD TITLE HOLDER
Dave Apolinario, age 23, of Maasim, Sarangani, a southpaw, is the only other Filipino world boxing champion, aside from the newly crowned WBO minimumweight champion Melvin Jerusalem. * * * In his…
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Tyler “Short Fuse” Tomlin Bounces Back with Unanimous Decision Victory
CHEATHAM COUNTY, TN (January 15, 2023) – The return of Cheatham County, TN, lightweight Tyler "Short Fuse" Tomlin (14-1, 9 KOs), was a success as he won an 8-round unanimous decision over…
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Derek Chisora: In Praise of A So-Called Trial Horse
In boxing, we don't talk only about elite world champions and their deserving title rivals and adversaries. Often times, we also talk about certain ring opponents who also gained certain measure of…
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Gervonta Davis vs Ryan Garcia PPV on the verge of collapse
Gervonta Davis and Ryan Garcia will not be meeting this year if a deadline laid down by Oscar De La Hoya expires in the next 48 hours. The Golden Boy promoter stated…
