US stint for the ‘Prince’ Pagara, Magsayo

“Prince” Albert Pagara. Mark Giongco/INQUIRER.net FILE PHOTO

DUBAI, UAE—The door to world acclaim opened up for “Prince” Albert Pagara Friday night here.

Following his sensational first round demolition of Mexican veteran Jesus Rios, the unbeaten Pagara booked his ticket to train and headline ALA International Promotions’ next fight card in the United States on Oct. 17.

Michael Aldeguer, president and CEO of the Philippines’ foremost boxing outfit, disclosed this to sportswriters who covered Pinoy Pride 32: Duel in Dubai 2.

While Albert’s older brother, Jason, also won over. Click for more >>>

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PRINCE ALBERT PAGARA CRUSHES OVER-MATCHED JESUS RIOS IN ONE ROUND

By Ronnie Nathanielsz
PhilBoxing.com
Sat, 08 Aug 2015



IBF Intercontinental super bantamweight champion Prince Albert Pagara crushed his overweight and overmatched Mexican opponent
Jesus "Chito" Rios to win by a TKO in 2:00 minutes of the very first round before an enthusiastic crowd of Filipinos at the Dubai International Trade Center late Friday night, Manila Time. 

Rios who initially came in at 3.8 pounds over the 122 pound limit but managed to shed off some of the excess weight and came down to 124 pounds or two pounds over the limit which meant that even if he won he would not get the title was initially dropped with a vicious left hook to the jaw. Click for more >>> http://philboxing.com/news/story-110980.html

‘Prince’ Albert Pagara predicts knockout of ‘Chito’ Rios at Duel in Dubai 2

DUBAI // “Duel in Dubai 2” is back at the Dubai World Trade Centre on Friday. The Filipino Channel (TFC) together with ALA Promotions International and ABS-CBN Sports + Action are set to bring another exciting Filipino boxing bout in the UAE. The event is headlined by “Prince” Albert Pagara, who is one of the most recognised Filipino fighters in the world after the great Manny Pacquiao and Nonito “Filipino Flash” Donaire. The undefeated Pagara (23-0) is scheduled to meet the hard-hitting Mexican Jesus “Chito” Rios (31-7-1) in the main event for the IBF intercontinental junior featherweight championship. Click for more >>> http://www.thenational.ae/sport/other/prince-albert-pagara-predicts-knockout-of-chito-rios-at-duel-in-dubai-2

Host Announcement Live Stream - 2019 FIBA Basketball World Cup

Tune in live and watch the livestream world cup Final bid between Philippines and China starting at 3 pm!

IT'S PHILIPPINES OR CHINA AS FIBA DECIDES TODAY THE HOSTING OF WORLD BASKETBALL CUP IN 2019

By Eddie Alinea
PhilBoxing.com
Fri, 07 Aug 2015


It's judgement day today as far as the Philippines' bid to host the World Basketball Cup four years from now is concerned. The International Basketball Federation (FIBA) Central Board is meeting today in Tokyo to decide the fate of the Samahang Basketbol ng Pilipinas' offer to bring back he championship this shore. 

Only China, a country that staged the 2008 Summer Olympic Games and is about to host the Winter Games, remains in the way for the Philippines to repeat holding of the same biennial sporting event the country successfully held 37 years ago in 1978. Click for more >>> http://philboxing.com/news/story-110949.html

Meet the 16 Fil-foreigners in the 2015 PBA Rookie Draft

MANILA, Philippines – Sixteen Fil-foreign players applied for the PBA draft set at Robinsons Place Manila on Aug. 23 and at least four are expected to be chosen on the first round with 6-7 forward Moala Tautuaa the consensus top overall pick.

Tautuaa, 26, is of Tongan descent like Asi Taulava. His mother Romanita is Filipina. He attended Chadron State, a public college in Nebraska, and was recruited by coach Ariel Vanguardia to play for the Westports Malaysia Dragons in the ABL in 2013. Tautuaa hit 62.6 percent from the field and compiled 1,160 points in his four-year varsity career. As a Chadron senior, he averaged 12.9 points and 5.6 rebounds. Click for more >>>http://hoops.ph/meet-the-16-fil-foreigners-in-the-2015-pba-rookie-draft/

Boxing champ Nietes to receive ‘Lifetime Achievement Award’

By Emmanuel B. Villaruel
PhilBoxing.com
Wed, 05 Aug 2015



All forms of recognition, which he richly deserves, just kept on flowing in for two-division world champion Donnie ‘Ahas” Nietes. 

And when it rains, it really pours.

The ALA Gym star and model athlete is set to be honored with the ‘Pinoy Pride Lifetime Achievement Award’, not only for his invaluable contribution to the tremendous success of the boxing series that has become a blockbuster hit even on foreign shores but also for his inspiring story that personifies the true essence of a ‘Pinoy Pride’.

ABS-CBN Sports and The Filipino Channel (TFC) will bestow upon Nietes such accolade during the “Pinoy Pride 32: Duel in Dubai 2”, which the pride of Murcia, Negros Occidental will personally grace on August 7 at the Dubai World Trade Center in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. Click for more >>> http://philboxing.com/news/story-110903.html

RICKY SISMUNDO WINS BY 4TH ROUND TKO IN TOKYO

By Ronnie Nathanielsz
PhilBoxing.com
Thu, 06 Aug 2015

Tough Filipino lightweight Ricky Sismundo has stopped Japan’s Kazuya Nakano in the fourth round of an action-packed bout in Tokyo. 

Sismundo was dropped in the third round by his Japanese opponent in their rematch following a 1st round technical draw last May 31 but sprang to his feet and sent Nakano crashing to the canvas twice in the fourth round before the fight was stopped. Click for more >>> http://philboxing.com/news/story-110925.html

AZKALS: YOUNGHUSBAND HOPES AZKALS SUSTAIN STRONG START

TICKETS FOR AZKALS VS. UZBEKISTAN NOW AVAILABLE AT WWW.TICKETWORLD.COM.PH 

6 August 2015 – Manila: Facing their toughest test yet, Philippine Azkals skipper Phil Younghusband hopes the team can carry the momentum of the two early victories in the World Cup Qualifiers when they go up against powerhouse Uzbekistan on Sept. 8 at Philippine Sports Stadium.

The Azkals stunned Middle East powerhouse Bahrain, 2-1, at home, before blanking Yemen, 2-0, in Doha, Qatar last June 17 to gain a share of the lead with North Korea in Group H, considered as one of the toughest groups of the tournament that also serves as a qualifier for the 2019 Asian Cup in the UAE. Click for more>>> http://philboxing.com/news/story-110930.html

Barako Bull’s JC Intal treasures Gilas Pilipinas invite: ‘It’s an ultimate gift for me as a PBA player’

Rey Joble, InterAksyon.com · Thursday, August 6, 2015 · 1:53 pm

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It took a long while before JC Intal earned another call-up for the national team.

A journeyman for most part of his PBA career, the 6-foot-4 swingman is coming off a breakthrough season with the Barako Bull Energy and Gilas Pilipinas head coach Tab Baldwin was quick to notice that.

Intal is part of the 16-man Gilas Pilipinas pool that is gearing up for the FIBA Asia Championship in China this September, being one of the surprise selections for the squad that is hoping to earn a slot in next year’s Olympics. Click for more … >>> http://www.interaksyon.com/interaktv/barako-bulls-jc-intal-treasures-gilas-pilipinas-invite-its-an-ultimate-gift-for-me-as-a-pba-player

WEIGHTS FROM DUBAI: ALBERT PAGARA'S OPPONENT OVERWEIGHT ON FIRST TRY (PHOTOS)

By Dong Secuya
PhilBoxing.com
Thu, 06 Aug 2015



DUBAI -- 'Prince' Albert Pagara of the Philippines weighed in at 121.4 lbs during the official weighin held at the Boracay Club here Thursday noon but Pagara's opponent Jesus Rios of Mexico, came in at 125.8 lbs, 3.8 pound over the junior featherweight limit and was given two hours to shed his excess weight to remain in contention for Pagara's IBF Intercontinental junior featherweight belt for tomorrow's main event in 'Duel in Dubai 2' to be held at Dubai's World Trade Center… Click for more >>> http://philboxing.com/news/story-110927.html

Boxing: Khan shrugs off Floyd snub, expects Berto threat

Andre Berto and Floyd Mayweather Jr. AFP and AP PHOTOS

LAS VEGAS, United States – Britain’s Amir Khan took the high road Wednesday after being snubbed by unbeaten American Floyd Mayweather for a third time in quest of a high-profile Las Vegas welterweight showdown.

Mayweather, 38, announced Tuesday that he would fight countryman Andre Berto next month in what the 48-0 champion has declared would be his final fight, although many doubt he will settle for retiring at the same iconic record as the late heavyweight Rocky Marciano without taking a chance at 50-0.

But first, Mayweather must get past Berto, and that, Khan also warned, is something that is not a sure thing…

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Gilas hopefuls begin buildup for Fiba Asia

GILAS Pilipinas coach Tab Baldwin huddles the team during Monday night’s practice at Meralco Gym in Pasig. The team got together for the first time in preparation for the Fiba Asia championship in China, which stakes a berth in the Rio Olympics in 2016. AUGUST DELA CRUZ

Tab Baldwin conducted the first practice for the 16 players in the Gilas Pilipinas national pool on Monday night, drilling the aspirants for two straight hours with simulated game situations he hopes the Filipinos would know like second nature come tournament time.

Baldwin’s practice was a far departure from what many people see and know, as it was a continuous program that didn’t focus on skills in particular, but on how the entire team should move during games on both ends of the floor.

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Pacquiao: Pinoys' passion, hospitality keys in securing FIBA World Cup rights

 (philstar.com) | Updated August 5, 2015 - 2:56pm

Manny Pacquiao

MANILA, Philippines – Boxing icon Manny Pacquiao said the Philippines has a strong case in its attempt to gain the hosting rights for the FIBA World Cup in 2019.

Pacquiao recently flew to Tokyo, Japan as part of the delegation accompanying the Samahang Basketbol ng Pilipinas in its pitch to become the host of the world basketball meet three years from now.

In a report by Philboxing.com’s Aquiles Zonio, Pacquiao singled out Filipinos’ passion for basketball as something that will make the Philippines the perfect host.

And he’s confident that the FIBA Central Board will consider such trait in granting the hosting rights to the country…click for more >>> http://www.philstar.com/sports/2015/08/05/1484842/pacquiao-pinoys-passion-hospitality-keys-securing-fiba-world-cup-rights

It's official: Mayweather to face longshot Berto on September 12

Floyd Mayweather will try to push his record to 49-0 when he faces Andre Berto, whom one betting parlor has installed as an 80-1 underdog 

 Part of the poster that Floyd Mayweather posted to his Instagram account announcing his fight with Andre Berto, an 80-1 underdog according to one betting parlor.

MANILA, Philippines - Floyd Mayweather vs Andre Berto it is. To the surprise of no one, the pound-for-pound best fighter in the world has chosen the former two-time welterweight titleholder for what he claims will be the final fight of his 19-year career on September 12 at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas, Nev., Mayweather announced on his social media channels on Wednesday, August 5 Manila time…Click for more >>> http://www.rappler.com/sports/by-sport/boxing-mma/101587-mayweather-faces-berto-september?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=referral

Kobe Paras DUNKS over TWO People at Adidas Nations 2015

By Alder Almo (philstar.com) | Updated August 5, 2015 - 1:00amKobe Paras was impressive in the recently-concluded adidas Global Nations camp. adidas uprising/File Photo MANILA, Philippines -- Another Kobe Paras' dunk highlight showed why there's a lot of buzz about him in Los Angeles area.
A week after former LA Lakers guard-turned coach Brian Shaw said a lot of good things about Paras, the top Filipino high school prospect added another highlight to his growing collection as he turned heads in the adidas Global Nations camp…click for more >>> http://www.philstar.com/sports/2015/08/05/1484791/watch-kobe-paras-dunks-over-2-players-us-camp

World Cup bid: Now is the time

By Abac Cordero (The Philippine Star) 

TV host Mark Sembrano, Tourism Undersecretary Domingo Enerio lll, coach Chot Reyes, Patricia Hizon and Jimmy Alapag share light moments during the media conference for the Philippines World Cup bid at the Meralco Lighthouse. Reyes, left, will be with the Philippine delegation headed by SBP president Manny Pangilinan leaving tomorrow for Tokyo for Friday’s Fiba official announcement on the winning bid. JOEY MENDOZA

MANILA, Philippines - Jimmy Alapag, known for hitting the big shots on the court, delivered the biggest message in last night’s sendoff for the Philippine bid to host the 2019 FIBA World Cup.

The small but distinguished Philippine delegation leaves for Tokyo, Japan tomorrow, in time for Friday’s official announcement of FIBA regarding the winning bid.

The Philippines is locked up in a tight battle with powerhouse China for the right to host the mother of all basketball tournaments in 2019.… click for more >>> http://www.philstar.com/sports/2015/08/04/1484339/world-cup-bid-now-time

Alapag on PH's FIBA bid: 'We've proven giants can be taken down

 The former Gilas star turned assistant coach says the country can overcome the odds as it prepares for a 2019 FIBA World Cup bid showdown with China

 

THEY MIGHT BE GIANTS. Jimmy Alapag, formerly captain of Gilas Pilipinas and now one of the team's assistant coaches, says underdog status is nothing new for the team or the country. File photo from FIBA.com

MANILA, Philippines — Once again, the Philippines is out to prove that it can compete with the world's powerhouses.

Former national team member Jimmy Alapag is no stranger to being the ultimate underdog as the smallest guy on a basketball court. And like him, he believes the Philippines can overcome another giant competition in the boardroom, when it presents its final pitch and goes up against well-experienced China for the 2019 FIBA World Cup hosting rights… click for more >>> http://www.rappler.com/sports/by-sport/basketball/fiba/101440-alapag-fiba-bid-giants?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=referral

ADMIT IT, FLOYD MAYWEATHER NEEDS MANNY PACQUIAO NOW

By Dennis Cruz

Now that the dust has settled following the May 2nd mega-fight between Floyd Mayweather and Manny Pacquiao, some harsh realities need to be acknowledged.

First, despite notching the official victory in the record books and collecting a record-smashing all-time high payday, Mayweather emerged from the entire circus-like event having lost the most in terms of critical respect and fan recognition… click for more >>> http://boxingbuzz.sportsblog.com/posts/2963558/admit-it--floyd-mayweather-needs-manny-pacquiao-now.html

Boxing News: Manny Pacquiao Won’t Return In 2015, Adviser Michael Koncz Says

Manny Pacquiao's adviser Michael Koncz (left) says Manny Pacquaio won't return to boxing until early next year. Pictured: Koncz and trainer Freddie Roach attend a news conference at the MGM Grand Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas, Nov. 9, 2011. REUTERS/Las Vegas Sun/Steve Marcus

Manny Pacquiao’s recovery from a shoulder injury has reportedly been ahead of schedule and a return to ring in 2015 is possible. However, Michael Koncz, the Filipino boxer’s adviser, debunked such speculation, saying at the earliest, Pacquiao will return to action in the first quarter of next year.

“It’ll be next year, late February or March,” Koncz said via thaboxingvoice.com. “We have actually sent videos of Manny’s activities to his doctors in the U.S.” click for more >>>

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Beijing 2022: A Winter Olympics without snow?

By James GheerbrantBBC Sport

Beijing's successful bidfor the 2022 Winter Olympics means it will become the first city ever to stage a summer and winter Games.

The Chinese capital beat Kazakhstan's Almaty thanks to its "focus on sustainability, legacy and transparency", according to the International Olympic Committee (IOC).

But human rights groups have described the decision as "a slap in the face".

And others have a more prosaic concern: the lack of snow in Beijing.

So what tipped the vote in Beijing's favour? And can they host a successful Winter Games? Click for more >>> http://www.bbc.com/sport/0/winter-sports/33747313

Manila North gains Fiba 3×3 world final

The Philippines will return to the world stage despite failing to replicate its thrilling championship romp in last year’s Manila leg.

Manila North couldn’t match the scoring firepower of Novi Sad Al Wahda of United Arab Emirates and bowed to the tournament top seed, 21-14, Sunday in the championship round of the 2015 Fiba 3×3 World Tour Manila Masters at Robinsons Place Manila.

“They were really good, especially with their hustle plays,” Manila North leader Calvin Abueva said of Novi Sad, the reigning world champion that bagged the $10,000 prize…

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