WATCH: Pagara stops Mexican in round 2

MANILA, Philippines – Filipino boxer Jason "El Niño" Pagara needed only two rounds to defeat his Mexican opponent, Cesar Chavez, and successfully defend his WBO international junior welterweight championship.

Pagara dropped Chavez twice in the opening round of their Pinoy Pride 29 main event, and finished the bout in the second round when he connected on a brutal left hook that landed flush on Chavez's jaw.

The referee stopped the fight at the 1:56 mark of the second round to give Pagara a technical knockout win. Pagara now has a record of 35 wins with only two losses.
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TIME FOR TRUE FILIPINO BOXING FANS TO STEP UP TO THE PLATE

On October 17, 2015, a new era in boxing history, at least from the Philippine point of view, will occur. The event would either be a bust or a blockbuster depending on how the Filipino boxing fans will respond to the challenge. 

The famed ALA Boxing Promotions of Cebu is coming to the StubHub Center in Carson, California to present their very first US promotions. And to show that they mean business, they are leaving no stones unturned to make the show a rousing success. They are bringing their best guys to the show.

To help achieve their goals, ALA Promotions partnered with the giant Philippine TV outfit, the ABS/CBN. It would not be a surprise if many other notably famous corporations both in the Philippines and in the USA (Are you listening, Corona and Tecate?) will join in sponsoring the big event knowing that ALA Promotions has a great track record in putting up great events like the highly successful “Pinoy Pride Series”... Click for more >>> http://philboxing.com/news/story-111125.html

Gerry Penalosa vs Jhonny Gonzalez

Geronimo Peñalosa (born August 7, 1972), more commonly known as Gerry Peñalosa, is a retired Filipino professional boxer.
He is a former holder of the WBC super flyweight and the WBO bantamweight titles. Originally from San Carlos City, he currently resides in Manila. He was trained mostly by Freddie Roach. His older brother, Dodie Boy Peñalosa, is a former boxer and world champion---wikipedia

Luisito Espinosa - Kennedy McKinney

"Luisito Espinosa is widely considered as one of the greatest Filipino fighters ever. Like Dodie Boy and Gerry Peñalosa, he held two titles in different divisions. Espinosa won the WBA bantamweight title on a first round knockout over Khaokor Galaxy in Bangkok in 1989 and claimed the WBC featherweight crown via a decision over Manuel Medina in Tokyo in 1995.

There were several milestones in Espinosa’s checkered career. He repulsed seven straight challengers in defending his WBC featherweight belt. Some of the challengers he victimized were Mexico’s Alejandro (Cobrita) Gonzales who was hospitalized after suffering a knockout in Guadalajara, Japan’s Nobutoshi Hiranaka who capitulated in eight in Fukuoka and US Olympian Kennedy McKinney who was bowled over in two in Indio, California"
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Amir Khan says he would 'love' to fight Manny Pacquiao after Floyd Mayweather snub

Amir Khan has talked up the possibility of a fight with Manny Pacquiao.

Khan had hoped to face Floyd Mayweather in the American's 'final' fight in September - but the pound-for-pound king opted to take on compatriot Andre Berto instead.

The Bolton boxer has now turned his attentions to former training partner Pacquiao, and says he would 'love' to fight the Filipino.

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Gilas Pilipinas starts 2015 Fiba Asia campaign vs Palestine

The Philippines will open its campaign in the 2015 Fiba Asia Championship in Changsa, Hunan, China against Palestine on Sept. 23.

The game is scheduled at 11:45 a.m. at CSWC Dayun court. Palestine is making its first ever appearance in the Asian meet.

READ: Gilas making progress, but time not on its side

Gilas Pilipinas then, takes on Hong Kong the following day at 9:30 a.m. before ending the preliminary round against Kuwait at 4:45 p.m. also at the same venue.

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Can Manny Pacquiao Catch Floyd Mayweather Before He Leaves The Sport?

Manny Pacquiao will not take on a easy opponent as his comeback fight (Photo : REUTERS)

SINGAPORE -- By selecting unheralded Andre Berto as his final opponent before impending retirement, boxing's pound-for-pound king Floyd "Money" Mayweather (48-0, 26 KO's) effectively sticks it to rival Manny "Pacman" Pacquiao of the Philippines and England's Amir "King" Khan, both of whom could end up fighting each other should Mayweather hang up the gloves for good after his September bout.

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LeBron James to have fan showcase at MOA Arena

LeBron James. AP FILE PHOTO

It’s the King’s landing.

With the NBA season still in limbo, LeBron James has time for his other ventures and has chosen the Philippines as one of his destinations.

READ: LeBron James headed back to Manila for Nike Rise

James will be at Mall of Asia (MOA) Arena as part of the LeBron James Rise Tour on August 20 where loyal subjects of the King can bask in the presence of the four-time NBA MVP.

Akron’s NBA superstar would also announce the final Rise lineup of a popular athletics brand which James is one of the top-bill endorsers.

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Amir Khan: Who should he fight after Mayweather snub?

The choice to include Manny Pacquiao (57-6-2, 38 KOs) on this list has to be weighted against the fact that he’ll be sidelined for a significant amount of time due to the shoulder injury he suffered in the lead-up to his fight against Floyd Mayweather. Amir Khan will surely be angling to fight before Pacquiao’s ready to come back, which makes Pacquiao-Khan more of a pipe dream than anything (or does it?). Click for more >>> http://thelivingdaylights.co/2015/08/11/amir-khan-who-should-he-fight-after-mayweather-snub/2/

Roman Gonzalez vs. Brian Viloria is a true marquee matchup

One of the best action fights that can be made in boxing is set.

Brian Viloria broke the news to USA TODAY Sports on Monday that he’ll face Roman Gonzalez for the WBC flyweight championship on Oct. 17 at Madison Square Garden. The matchup will serve as the HBO pay-per-view co-feature to the middleweight unification bout between Gennady Golovkin and David Lemieux.Click for more >>> http://boxingjunkie.com/2015/08/10/roman-gonzalez-brian-viloria-done-deal-golovkin-lemieux-undercard/

TONY ALDEGUER OFFERS DONNIE NIETES AS SPARRING PARTNER FOR VILORIA

Renowned boxing patron Tony Aldeguer has expressed his delight over the fact that former two division world champion Brian Viloria will fight undefeated pound for pound No. 2, WBC flyweight champion Roman “Chocolatito” Gonzalez of Nicaragua at Madison Square Garden on October 17 and has offered WBO light flyweight champion Donnie “Ahas” Nietes as a sparring partner. 

Aldeguer told the New Standard/boxingmirror.com that Nietes will be training in the US in preparation for his November title defense in Bacolod City and the two Filipino boxers can help each other.
The moving spirit behind the ALA Gym said Nietes will train in Los Angeles because well-known strength and conditioning coach Nick Curson will also be working with the Pagara brothers, Prince Albert and Jason as well as the electrifying Mark “Magnifico” Magsayo who will all be featured in ALA Promotions initial US promotional venture at the StubHub Center on October 17. Click for more >>> http://philboxing.com/news/story-111071.html

Rousey: I can beat anyone, even Mayweather

‘I can beat Mayweather.’ Ronda Rousey smiles after the weigh-in for UFC 190. INSTRAGRAM SCREENGRAB @RONDAROUSEY

Ronda Rousey is the most dangerous unarmed woman on Earth and she believes there’s nobody in this world that can stop her.

In a Reddit Q&A, Rousey said she can beat anyone in a no-rules fight, including Floyd Mayweather Jr.

“In a no-rules fight, I believe I can beat anyone on this planet,” the UFC Women’s Bantamweight Champion said on Reddit. Click for more >>> http://sports.inquirer.net/189447/rousey-i-can-beat-anyone-even-mayweather#ixzz3iZw6dbJG
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UFC: Aldo-McGregor set for December in Las Vegas

Jose Aldo, from Brazil, right. AP Photo

The keenly-awaited Jose Aldo and Connor McGregor fight is on.

And it was no less than UFC president Dana White himself who made it official after disclosing the details of one of the biggest fight in MMA history.The fight will be staged on Dec. 12 at MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas.

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Gilas cadets, collegiate standouts apply for PBA Draft

Gilas Cadets against Indonesia during the 28th SEA Games Men’s Basketball final game held at the OCBC Arena Hall 1, Singapore Sports Hub. INQUIRER PHOTO/RAFFY LERMA

Fil-Tongan big man Moala Tautuaa leads the preliminary list of applicants for the upcoming 2015 PBA Rookie Draft.

The 6-foot-7 Tautuaa, hailed as the 2015 PBA D-League Foundation Cup MVP, has been the consensus top pick in the eyes of the scouts. That is just a welcome sight for Talk ‘N Text, which owns the number one selection.

But making a strong argument for the top spot is 6-foot-6 forward Troy Rosario from National University, who has been included in coach Tab Baldwin’s pool for the Gilas Pilipinas squad for the 2015 FIBA Asia Championship.

Members of the gold medalists Gilas cadets in the 2015 Southeast Asian Games are not to be overlooked with a bevy of guards capable of making a mark in the pro league...

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Glover Teixeira puts OSP to sleep, calls out light heavyweight champ Daniel Cormie

The UFC’s light heavyweight contender picture came into focus on Saturday as former title challenger Glover Teixeira met Tennessee Volunteer footballer Ovince Saint Preux at UFC Fight Night in Nashville.

The hometown hero, Saint Preux, entered the Bridgestone Arena to the sounds of “Rocky Top,” and the crowd, nestled deep in the heart of SEC country, sang along accordingly. 

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La Salle-Dasma books V-League q’finals slot, survives Benilde

Lady Patriots celebrate victory which puts them in the V-League quarterfinals. Photo by Tristan Tamayo/INQUIRER.net

It needed extension after extension but De La Salle University-Dasmariñas trumped College of St. Benilde, 25-19, 25-21, 15-25, 18-25, 16-14, in the final elimination match of the Shakey’s V-League Collegiate Conference Sunday at San Juan Arena.

Iumi Yongco came through in the clutch for the Lady Patriots scoring both the match point and the final to seal La Salle-Dasmariñas’ entry to the quarterfinals and eliminate San Sebastian and Technological Institute of the Philippines in the process.

With the Lady Blazers assured of a quarterfinals spot.

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Pacquiao thinks Rousey could beat Mayweather in MMA match

“I believe so. I think she’s strong enough to beat Floyd Mayweather in MMA,” Pacquiao said in an interview with His & Hers.

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