THE Philippines had an awful weekend in international boxing competition after six of its eight warriors that fought overseas lost in their respective fights.Pinoy prospect Herlan Gomez’s luck in Thailand finally ran out after suffering an eighth round technical knockout loss to World Boxing Association (WBA) Asia bantamweight king Yuttapong Tongdee at the Spaceplus Bangkok […]
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Vitor KOs Yupang, wins WBO Oriental belt
VIRGEL Vitor’s dream of becoming a champion, even if it’s just a regional championship for now, turned into a reality after an impressive third-round demolition of Arnon Yupang on Friday, Sept. 9, 2022, in the main event of “Kumong Bol-anon 7” in Dimiao, Bohol.Vitor dropped Yupang to the canvass in the third round with a […]
ITSBLOC Raises $7.5M to Build a Brand-New Web 3.0 Game Platform
Seoul, Korea, September 08, 2022 – (SEAPRWire) – ITSBLOC, a web 3.0 game platform, has announced that it successfully closed $7.5 million in an investment round. In particular, in institutional investment round, a total of eight institutions including Vista Labs, Nexus one, Edimus Capital, Atlas Capital, Bull&Bear, and three other institutions participated. ITSBLOC is a platform exclusively developed […]
First fight overseas, Sarcon challenges Kang for WBA belt
IT’LL be a couple of firsts for unbeaten prospect Lienard Sarcon as he trades leathers with Jong Seon Kang for the World Boxing Association (WBA) Asia featherweight belt on Sept. 4, 2022 at the Tech University of Korea in Siheung City, South Korea.Sarcon, 22, will be fighting his first regional title fight against his first […]
Heno beats Pael via UD
ONE-TIME world title challenger Eduard Heno had an impressive ring return with a lopsided unanimous decision win over Renoel Pael on Saturday, August 6, 2022, at the Yñares Sports Arena in Pasig City.Although Pael was aggressive all night long, Heno picked his punches well and landed the more telling blows.All three judges scored the fight […]
Carcedo KOs Siesmundo, wins WBF belt
JHUNRICK Carcedo scored a rousing third-round technical knockout win over fellow prospect Antonio Siesmundo and claimed the vacant World Boxing Foundation (WBF) super-lightweight title in the main event of “Kumong Bol-anon VI” last Saturday night, July 23, 2022, at the Brgy. Cogon Gym in Tagbilaran City, Bohol.Coming in as the visiting fighter, Carcedo knew that […]
Scott Piercy extends lead to 4 shots at 3M Open
SCOTT Piercy fired a 5-under-par 66 on Saturday to set the 54-hole tournament record and extend his lead to four strokes at the 3M Open at TPC Twin Cities in Blaine, Minn. Piercy sits at 18-under 195 heading into Sunday’s final round. Saturday’s round was delayed six hours and 38 minutes by inclement weather. Emiliano […]
5 of 6 Villamor Boxing Gym products enter Palarong Pambasan VisMin Cup semis
FIVE out of the six pugs that are fighting under the tutelage of one of the best Filipino boxing coaches, Edito “ALA” Villamor, are off to the semifinals in the Palarong Pambansa VisMin Cup.Fighting under different teams, the grassroots products of Villamor’s Villamor Boxing Gym proved that they belong to Cebu’s elite amateurs after winning […]
Lady Stags face winner between JRU, Lyceum
SAN Sebastian College – Recoletos (SSC-R) overpowered a hapless Letran, 25-15, 25-22, 27-25, on Sunday to claim the No. 3 seed in the stepladder semifinals of the 97th NCAA volleyball tournament at the Paco Arena. The power-hitting duo of super rookie Katherine Santos and Reyann Cañete led the way with 15 hits each, some of […]
Magsayo loses WBC belt to Vargas
MARK Magsayo lost his World Boxing Council (WBC) featherweight title in his first title defense after a split decision defeat to unbeaten Mexican Rey Vargas on Sunday (PH time) at the Alamodome in San Antonio, Texas.Despite knocking down Vargas in the ninth round, two of the three judges scored the bout in favor of the […]
Eala advances in single, double in W25 Corroios-Seixel Ladies Open
ALEX M. Eala kicked off her campaign for a third professional title bid on a high note with big wins in both the singles and doubles tilts to advance in the W25 Corroios-Seixal Ladies Open on Thursday in Portugal. Ms. Eala, the Women’s Tennis Association (WTA) No. 337, hacked out a 6-3, 2-6, 6-2 victory […]
Ganoza loses to Shigeoka in WBO AsPac fight in Japan
ANOTHER Pinoy pug suffered defeat in Japan after Yudai Shigeoka knocked out Cris Ganoza in the third round of their World Boxing Organization (WBO) Asia-Pacific minimumweight title fight at Prefectural Gymnasium in Kumamoto on July 6.Shigeoka controlled the fight early on and was effective with his jab. He pushed the pace in the second round […]
Santisima faces Osawa in Japan
JEO Santisma makes a crucial ring return on Aug. 14 in a fight that could dictate his future in the sport.The 26-year-old Santisima takes on fellow one-time world title contender Hiroshige Osawa in an eight-rounder at the Edion Arena in Osaka, Japan.“This is a very important fight for me. I need to win this fight […]
Castino wins WBF belt
JHUNRILLE Castino captured the World Boxing Foundation (WBF) Asia Pacific super bantamweight belt with a convincing unanimous decision win over Jeffrey Francisco in the main event of “Kumong Bol-anon 5” on Sunday, June 26, 2022, in Maribojoc, Bohol.Castino totally outclassed Francisco and got the nod of all three judges with scores of 98-91, 100-89 and […]
Apolinar set to defend OPBF belt vs. K-1 star Takei
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 […]
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 […]