PETE Apolinar will defend his Oriental and Pacific Boxing Federation (OPBF) bantamweight strap in enemy territory against kickboxing star Yoshiki Takei on Aug. 26, 2022 at the Korakuen Hall in Tokyo, Japan.Apolinar will be defending his OPBF belt for the first time after winning the belt last April 2 with a 10th round knockout of […]
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Vitor, Suarez impressive in Bohol
PROMISING prospect Virgel Vitor and former Olympian Charly Suarez posted impressive victories in HBG Promotions’ “Suntok sa Pangarap VIII” on June 10 at the Manga Elementary School Covered Court in Tagbilaran City, Bohol.The 24-year-old Vitor made quick work of experienced Jecker Buhawe and destroyed him in the opening round of the main event.Vitor landed a […]
Inoue beats Donaire by 2nd round TKO
Japanese superstar Naoya Inoue unified the World Boxing Association (WBA), International Boxing Federation (IBF) and World Boxing Council (WBC) bantamweight belts with a second round technical knockout of Nonito Donaire Jr. at Saitama Super Arena in Saitama, Japan.Inoue dropped Donaire Jr. in the opening round with a right to the temple. He was knocked down […]
Inoue beats Donaire by 2nd round TKO
Japanese superstar Naoya Inoue unified the World Boxing Association (WBA), International Boxing Federation (IBF) and World Boxing Council (WBC) bantamweight belts with a second round technical knockout of Nonito Donaire Jr. at Saitama Super Arena in Saitama, Japan.Inoue dropped Donaire Jr. in the opening round with a right to the temple. He was knocked down […]
Bianca Pagdanganan jumps to 46th in third round of US Women’s Open
THE Philippines’ Bianca Pagdanganan shot a one-over 72 and jumped to joint 46th with one round left in the US Women’s Open on Sunday in Southern Pines, North Carolina. The 24-year-old Ms. Pagdanganan birdied two of the last four holes to be at 4-over 217 through 54 holes and move 13 places up after barely […]
Unbeaten Lady Bulldogs vs revenge-seeking Lady Spikers
Main game of the second round of women’s volleyball UNBLEMISHED National University (NU) is out to pick up where it left off, looking to assert mastery of third-running La Salle to maintain a perfect run and boost its playoff bid at the start of the crucial University Athletic Association of the Philippines (UAAP) Season 84 […]
Nine of nine ABAP boxers in SEAG semis
ALL nine Filipino boxers who were registered in the boxing competitions in the 31st Southeast Asian Games (SEAG) being held in Bac Ninh province in Vietnam are in the semifinal round of the competitions. They are all assured of at least a bronze medal and if they succeed in their matches on Thursday and Friday, […]
Alvarez returns to boxing ring
US-BASED Jobert Alvarez makes his ring return this weekend following a 28-month layoff.The former regional champion takes on Ja’Rico O’Quinn in an eight-rounder at the Garden Theater in Detroit, Michigan.Alvarez last saw action on Dec. 7, 2019. He scored a majority decision against unheralded Mexican Luis Alberto Garcia in Puebla, Mexico.Alvarez owns a sixth round […]
Shein’s $100-billion value would top H&M and Zara combined
A CHINESE fast-fashion company without a global network of physical stores of its own is seeking a valuation that could be more than the combined worth of high-street staples Hennes & Mauritz AB and Inditex SA’s Zara. Shein, an online-only retailer of inexpensive clothes, beauty and lifestyle products that pumps out over 6,000 new items […]
Gin Mejares’s buzzer-beater leads Lapu-Lapu to exciting win over Pagadian
GIN Mejares scored a layup right before time expired to give the ARQ Builders Lapu-Lapu Chiefs a thrilling 98-97 victory over the Pagadian Explorers in the Pilipinas Super League Pearl of the Orient Cup Presented by Cocolife and Powered by Smart 5G at the Manuel Roxas Sports Complex.Down by one in overtime after Pagadian big […]
Brengle routs Eala, 6-2, 6-1, in first round of Miami Open
ALEX M. Eala’s return to the prestigious Miami Open became a quick one after bowing to seasoned home bet Madison Brengle, 6-2, 6-1, in the first round at the Hard Rock Stadium late on Wednesday night. Fifteen years younger than her American opponent, the 16-year-old Ms. Eala succumbed to an early 0-5 first-set deficit and […]
MyTVchain Announces Closure of $880k Private Seed Round
Sports webTV and blockchain platform close their seed round exceptional token sales. London, UK, January 18, 2022 – (SEAPRWire) – MyTVchain, a France-based sports, and blockchain webTV project, announced the closure of its private seed round that concluded in raising $880k from some of the leading blockchain VCs as well as private investors. MyTVchain is a one-of-a-kind […]
Crawford stops Porter in 10th round
LAS VEGAS — Terence Crawford stopped Shawn Porter in the 10th round by technical knockout on Sunday (PH time) in one of the most anticipated bouts of the year. Crawford (38-0) retained his WBO welterweight title and extended his streak of KOs or TKOs to nine in front of a sold-out crowd of 11,568 at […]
Moralde suffers KO loss anew
JOHN Vincent Moralde suffered another defeat in the US after dropping a fourth round knockout in the hands of unbeaten lightweight prospect William Zepeda last Nov. 14, 2021 at the Honda Center in Anaheim, New York. Zepeda punished Moralde for three rounds and stopped him at the 1:59 mark of the fourth round with a […]
Bernaldez suffers TKO loss to Cortes
MARK Bernaldez suffered yet another defeat in American soil after a third round stoppage by unbeaten hard-hitter Andres Cortes on Nov. 6, 2021 (PH time) at the Virgin Hotel in Las Vegas, Nevada. Bernaldez was on point with his punches and consistently landed his overhand right on Cortes’ head. He also was very accurate with […]
Sultan tames Puerto Rico’s KO artist
FORMER world title challenger Jonas Sultan had another impressive showing on American soil after a convincing unanimous decision over highly-regarded Puerto Rican prospect Carlos Caraballo on Oct. 31, 2021 (PH time) at the Hulu Theater of Madison Square Garden in New York. Sultan dropped Caraballo four times en route to a unanimous decision win with […]
Quijano: Make way for Shakur
There’s a new entrant to the existing logjam among elite fighters in the lower weight divisions, and last weekend, he made his entrance in an emphatic and convincing manner. Shakur Stevenson (17-0, 9KOs) challenged reigning and defending Jamel Herring (23-3, 11KOs) and gutted it out to eventually come out the victor in the 10th round […]
Laurente’s streak continues
FORMER amateur standout Criztian Pitt Laurent continues his unbeaten streak in the pro ranks after an impressive fifth round knockout finish of journeyman Ernie Sanchez on Oct. 23, 2021 in General Santos City. The 21-year-old Laurente targeted Sanchez’s body and hurt him on numerous occasions. But in the fifth round, Laurente landed a bone-crushing right […]
Omega Boys victorious in Kumbati 11
THE Omega Boys all came out victorious in “Kumbati 11” last Oct. 22, 2021 at the IPI Compound in Mandaue City, Cebu. International Boxing Federation No. 7 rated light flyweight Christan Araneta made quick work of veteran Arnold Garde with a first round knockout in the main event. Garde came out aggressively, throwing some wallops […]
Pages: Furious and Wild, Part 3
Atty. Jingo Quijano, my neighbor on these back pages, wrote an insightful piece on last Sunday’s heavyweight bout between Tyson Fury and Deontay Wilder. I agree with Jingo and immensely enjoyed that slugfest between the “Gypsy King” and the “Bronze Bomber.” I’ve been a lifelong boxing fan dating back to the days of Marvelous Marvin […]