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Ancajas faces Thai in comeback bout
His comeback has been dubbed “Redemption” and that’s exactly what’s on Jerwin Ancajas’s mind when he embarks on a journey back to world championship-level in February 2023. Ancajas, who reigned for almost…
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Ex-world champ Saludar fights Aton for ABF title in Naga, Cebu
CEBU, Philippines - Professional boxing returns to the City of Naga, Cebu, Philippines featuring 10 bouts of exciting fights on December 21, 2022 at the Enan Chiong Activity Center. Vic Saludar, the…
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KIM CLAVEL FULLY RECOVERED; CLAVEL/PLATA UNIFICATION AT BELL PLACE, JANUARY 13, 2023
MONTREAL, Quebec, Canada (December 14, 2022) — The “IRRESISTIBLEII” event featuring the World light flyweight unification championship between WBC champion Kim Clavel (16-0, 3 KOs) and WBA champion Yesica Nery Plata (28-2…
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Jazz doused Pelicans, 121-100, end NOLA’s 7-game win streak
The entire Salt Lake City was frozen stiff with the exception of the Vivint Arena where the smoldering Jazz beat the NOLA Pelicans, 121-100, Tuesday night. Guard Malik Beasley came off the…
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Chino Trinidad for GAB Chairman
It's been half a year since the new administration of president Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has taken over the reigns of government but the Games and Amusements Board (GAB) chairmanship is still vacant.…
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It’s not over for Pacman
MP Promotions head Sean Gibbons said yesterday Manny Pacquiao’s ring career isn’t over until he ends it and although the boxing icon has announced his retirement, a series of exhibitions or even…
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Promoters, boxers pushing for Trinidad’s appointment as GAB head
Boxing impresarios are vigorously pushing for the appointment of veteran broadcaster Chino Trinidad as head of the Games and Amusement Board (GAB), believing he has what it takes to bring the sport…
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Rockets eclipse the Suns, 111-97, on Coach Stephen Silas’ emotional return
Rising star and Filipino-American guard Jalen Green led Houston with 26 points, 7 rebounds, and 4 assists. Kevin Porter Jr. added 18 as Rockets beat a sliding Phoenix Suns, 111-97, Tuesday night.…
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NBA Daily: Pop Gives Sochan the Tony Parker Formula
Tagbilaran City, Bohol – San Antonio Spurs head coach Gregg Popovich rarely trusts rookies right off the bat. More often than not, neophytes spend majority of their formative years in the G-League…
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Fury: I’ll beat Usyk, the man who made Joshua cry like a little girl!
WBC heavyweight champ Tyson Fury has never been shy when it comes to saying what he feels. And in a recent interview, “The Gypsy King” once again let loose with his true…
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Exclusive: Deontay Wilder vs Anthony Joshua eyed for late 2023
Deontay Wilder vs Anthony Joshua has been pushed back before any real serious talks began, World Boxing News can reveal. The news comes as Wilder and his team proclaim to be in…
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Pacquiao wants Mayweather, urged to avoid Spence or Crawford
Manny Pacquiao’s last conqueror has urged the Filipino superstar not to pursue fights with Errol Spence Jr. or Terence Crawford. In the week when Pacquiao turns 44, Yordenis Ugas told his former…
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The Past Week in Action 13 December 2022: Terence Crawford KOs David Avanesyan in 6; Luis Lopez Outpoints Josh Warrington
Highlights: -Terence Crawford knocks out David Avanesyan in WBO welterweight title defence - Luis Lopez outpoints Josh Warrington to win the IBF featherweight title -Teo Lopez wins split decision over Sandor Martin…
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MATTICE PENS PROMOTIONAL DEAL WITH MATCHROOM
‘Gunna Man’ inks pact after impressive win over Tapia on home soil Thomas Mattice has signed a multi-fight promotional deal with Eddie Hearn and Matchroom. Mattice (20-3-1 15 KOs) recorded the biggest…
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Gomez shares lead with three other GMs
MANILA--Filipino Grandmaster John Paul Gomez forged a four-way tie for the lead after scoring a crucial third-round victory in the MCPL’s Manny Pacquiao International Open Chess Festival in General Santos on Wednesday,…
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Samal, Tagum enter finals of Elite Division
UNDEFEATED Samal and Tagum beat separate rivals to arrange a title match in the Barangay Elite Division of the ALDU Cup last December 10 at Barangay Ramihan in Panabo City. Samal Island…
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Terence Crawford cleared of glove-tampering, ‘no foul play at hand’
Terence Crawford has been cleared of glove tampering after questions over the welterweight champion’s equipment following his latest win. Crawford made his Black Prime Pay Per View debut when stopping David Avanesyan…
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Suarez delivers as promised
It didn’t take long for Rio Olympian Charly Suarez to make good on his promise to show no mercy in halting Indonesian Defry Palulu in their scheduled 12-round bout for the vacant…
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The inaugural IBA Champions’ Night featured top performances and emotions
The crème de la crème of boxers, referees and judges, officials and esteemed guests from all over the world came together to make the first-ever IBA Champions’ Night happen. With a total…
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Arijan Goricki survives life and fights for an International featherweight title
Arijan Goricki was 15 when his father threatened him with a knife. Soon after, he went to his uncle’s gym to learn how to survive and protect his family. “The first time…
