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PH bet Keiffer Pelias wins 19th Bois-Colombes Chess Master Open B Tournament in Paris, France
MANILA---Philippines' Keiffer Pelias clinched the year-ending 19th Bois-Colombes Chess Master Open B Tournament on December 26–30, 2022, in Paris, France. The former chess standout out of Letran-Calamba, Pelias' victory tallied 8.0 points…
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KAZUTO IOKA AND JOSHUA FRANCO FIGHT TO MAJORITY DRAW IN JAPAN, FRANCO ROBBED?
WBO Super Flyweight Champion Kazuto Ioka (29-2-1, 15 KOs) and WBA Champion Joshua Franco (18-1-3, 8 KOs) met early this morning in a unification bout at the Ota-City General Gymnasium in Tokyo,…
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SPORTSCLOPEDIA 5: NAOYA INOUE AND DMITRY BIVOL ARE TOP CANDIDATES FOR 2022 FIGHTER OF THE YEAR
Naoya Inoue, age 29, of Zama, Kanagawa, Japan and Dmitry Bivol, age 31, of Tokmak, Kirghiz SSR, formerly of Soviet Union, are the top candidates for the 2022 Fighter of the Year…
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Warriors presented Gary Payton II his ring, then beat Trail Blazers, 118-112
Golden State will get to ring in a Happy New Year this weekend after a hard-earned victory over the Blazers from Portland, 118-112, on Friday night. It was another spectacular win for…
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Stunning development clears Gervonta Davis of harming family
Gervonta Davis is in the clear after an alleged victim in a domestic battery case brought over the holiday period retracted their accusations. “Tank” was smeared with “partner beater” allegations for the…
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Tyson Fury vs. Oleksandr Usyk is Inching Closer, Says Warren
Frank Warren, co-promoter for WBC heavyweight champion Tyson Fury, says a deal is inching closer for an undisputed fight with WBA, WBO, IBF, IBO champion Oleksandr Usyk. Earlier this month, Usyk was…
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Boxing fans just want to see the best against the best… Fury vs Usyk is the fight they deserve in 2023
IT’S far too fanciful to believe that when Martin Luther King said “we must accept finite disappointment — but never lose infinite hope” he had boxing fans in mind. Lovers of the…
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DOUBLE TROUBLE FULL WEIGH-IN RESULTS
“Magic” Mike Plania (W26 L2) is back in action as he keeps on building up his path to his world championship dream. This time Plania will take on tough customer Jeffrey Francisco…
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Novelty Chess Club top honcho Sonsea Agonoy wins 32nd North American Open Chess Tournament; pockets 5,000 US dollar
MANILA---Novelty Chess Club top honcho Sonsea Eda Agonoy flashed his old form as he ruled the 32nd North American Open Chess Tournament held at the Bally's Las Vegas Hotel & Casino in…
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Maxboxing 2022 Upset of the Year – Dmitry Bivol dominates Canelo Alvarez
Oddsmakers listed Canelo Alvarez as roughly a 5-1 favorite over Dmitry Bivol last May. The light heavyweight titleholder has been called a quality fighter for several years. His jab is solid. His…
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WBC Opens Path for Transgender Fighters in Boxing
Transgender participation in sports has become a hot topic of late in the sporting world. Proponents talk of inclusion and acceptance working their way to competitive sports. Opponents point out the potential…
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Sampan fights Tinampay for WBF Int’l superfeather in Tagum
UNDEFEATED Ian Sampan of General Santos City will fight Jason Tinampay of Bohol tomorrow, December 31 for the WBF International super featherweight title at the Davao del Norte Sports and Tourism Complex…
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Gervonta Davis airs real ‘reason’ for accusations, explains 911 call
Gervonta Davis aired his reasoning as to why he’s currently embroiled in another arrest and charge drama over his alleged domestic battery. The three-weight champion stands accused of threats to kill and…
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Ring Officials Assigned: Jose Oliver Gomez Supervises Ioka vs Franco Dec 31 in Tokyo, Japan
Accomplished ring official Jose Oliver Gomez of Panama will supervise the Kazuto Ioka vs Joshua Franco Unified WBO-WBA super flyweight championship on December 31 in Tokyo, Japan. Gomez - who serves advisor…
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IM Young favored at Open Kitchen Rapid Chess Tournament
MANILA---International Master Angelo Abundo Young begins his bid for the crown on Saturday, December 31, 2022 at the start of the GMG Chess Open Rapid Tournament follow by the Sir Herky Del…
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Maxboxing 2022 “Prospect of the Year” – Keyshawn Davis
Approaching two years as a professional, he’s banked 7 wins, with 5 stoppages. He calls himself the “The Businessman”, and business has been good. Keyshawn Davis hails from Norfolk, Virginia, and fights…
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Boxing’s 30 most desired fights in 2023, from Tyson Fury vs. Oleksandr Usyk to Errol Spence Jr. vs. Terence Crawford
In 2022, boxing fans were spoiled with rich matchups. Katie Taylor vs. Amanda Serrano, Leigh Wood vs. Michael Conlan, and Jermell Charlo vs. Brian Castano 2 proved there was something for everyone.…
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Granite Chin Promotions’ Brand steadily rising in boxing
QUINCY, Mass. (December 29, 2022) – Back in 2011, Iraq War Veteran Chris Traietti founded Granite Chin Promotions (GCP) simply as a platform for him to continue his professional boxing career, not…
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New York State Boxing Hall of Fame Announces Class of 2022
April 30th Induction Dinner NEW YORK (December 29, 2022) – The New York State Boxing Hall of Fame (NYSBHOF) has announced its 22-member Class of 2122. The 11th NYSBHOF induction dinner, sponsored…
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The boxing wish list for 2023: Tyson Fury, Canelo, Spence vs Crawford, more
Boxing is not a sport that rewards fan optimism or the hopes of seeing the best and biggest fights actually getting made very often, but it’s the holiday season, a new year…
