Nonito Donaire outslugs Cesar Juarez to win WBO junior featherweight title

FILIPINO FLASH. Nonito Donaire Jr scored two early knockdowns but had to survive the desperate rally of Cesar Juarez to hang on to victory. File photo by Ritchie B. Tongo/EPA

MANILA, Philippines - Nonito Donaire Jr. survived a life-and-death challenge from tough Mexican Cesar Juarez to win the vacant WBO junior featherweight title by a unanimous decision at Coliseo Roberto Clemente on Saturday, December 12 (Manila time). The scores were all in favor of the Filipino-American boxer, 116-110, 116-110 and 117-109, as Donaire closes 2015 once again a world champion.

Donaire, who has won titles in 4 weight classes, appeared on his way to an early blowout victory, landing a counter right hand in the opening round that stunned Juarez as much with speed as it did with power. Donaire scored two knockdowns in the fourth round, the product of his trademark left hooks, but Juarez rose up each time and continued to apply pressure in hopes of wearing his opponent down. Click for more ...
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Donnie Nietes outclassed Mexican foe Juan Alejo in his U.S. debut

Manila (AFP) - After extending his reign in the light flyweight division Sunday, Donnie “Ahas” NIetes has pound for pound king Roman “Chocolatito” Gonzalez on his radar. Showcasing his full arsenal, Nietes beat Mexican Juan Alejo by lopsided unanimous decision to lead fellow ALA stalwarts Jason Pagara, Mark Magsayo and Jason Pagara to a sweep of their foreign opponents in Pinoy Pride 33: Philippines vs the World at StubHub Center in Carson, California ...click for more
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FIBA ASIA 2015 Philippines VS Japan Semi Finals 1st Half

FIBA ASIA 2015 Philippines VS Japan Semi Finals 2nd Half

Lover sends ex-champ to hospital over ‘affair’

Helpless in slumber. Former WBC flyweight champion Malcolm Tuñacao was asleep when his lover allegedly hacked him with a bolo. The couple had been arguing over Tuñacao’s alleged affair, police said. (Sun.Star File)

A FORMER world boxing champion suffered multiple hack wounds when his live-in partner allegedly attacked him with a bolo inside their house in Barangay Umapad in Mandaue City Wednesday morning.

Former WBC flyweight champion Malcolm Tuñacao remains under observation at Chong Hua Hospital where he was rushed past 6 a.m. … click for more >>> http://www.sunstar.com.ph/cebu/local-news/2015/09/17/lover-sends-ex-champ-hospital-over-affair-430723

Test for Nietes, Pagaras in US

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Yesterday, Jason Pagara, Albert Pagara and Mark Magsayo left for California, their first-ever trip to the United States. In a week and a half, they will be joined by WBO champion Donnie Nietes, who is preparing for a 12th title defense in Pinoy Pride 33, the first on American soil. For the three young fighters, this is several dreams come true wrapped in one. They are in the United States for the first time ...

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Jordan Clarkson Set To Represent Philippines In FIBA Asia Tourney

SACRAMENTO, CA – APRIL 13: Jordan Clarkson #6 of the Los Angeles Lakers looks on during the game against the Sacramento Kings on April 13, 2015 at Sleep Train Arena in Sacramento, California. (Credit: Rocky Widner/NBAE via Getty Images)

LOS ANGELES (CBSLA.com) — The Los Angeles Lakers have cleared point-guard Jordan Clarkson to play for the Philippines national team during FIBA international play.
After being named to the Philippines’ 24-man roster, Clarkson is waiting to hear back from FIBA for the final word on whether or not he will be able to play for the national team.
The Lakers are fine with Clarkson playing for the team, as long as he in back in Los Angeles before media day and training camp starts at the end of September... click for more >>> http://losangeles.cbslocal.com/2015/09/02/jordan-clarkson-set-to-represent-philippines-in-fiba-asia-tourney/

NBA star says he wants to play for Philippine national team

Manila (AFP) - Rising NBA star Jordan Clarksonsaid Thursday he is eager to play for the Philippines' national basketball team despite citizenship concerns from the International Basketball Federation (FIBA).

"I want to assure my Filipino brothers and sisters that, if given the chance and everything can be worked out, I sincerely wish to play for Gilas and contribute to the total team effort for flag and country," Clarkson said in a statement released by the Basketball Association of the Philippines (SBP) …click for more >>> http://sports.yahoo.com/news/nba-star-says-wants-play-philippine-national-team-115248459.html

Pinoy Pride hits the West Coast

Yes. That’s correct. Pinoy Pride is going to the west coast. No, not Balamban or Toledo but the West Coast of the USA! Mark your calendars. October 17 at the Stub Hub Center in Carson, California. Cebu Boxing goes stateside with the first edition of the Pinoy Pride series in the US, Pinoy Pride 33: Filipinos Kontra Latinos. WBO world champion Donnie Nietes headlines the cast along with Albert Pagara, Jason Pagara and Mark Magsayo. It’s an all-Pinoy cast headlining the card in the US...click for more >>> http://www.philstar.com/cebu-sports/2015/08/23/1491272/pinoy-pride-hits-west-coast

Pacquiao urged to probe case of OFW 'scalded' by employer

Filipino boxing icon and Sarangani Rep. Manny Pacquiao is also the vice chairperson of the House Committee on Overseas Workers Afffairs. 

MANILA, Philippines — A migrants rights group on Thursday urged Sarangani Rep. and Filipino boxing icon Manny Pacquiao to look into the latest case of a Filipino maid who was reportedly maltreated by the mother of her employer in Saudi Arabia.

Fahima Palacasi Alagasi, 23, a native of Pikit, North Cotabato, was purportedly scalded after the mother of her Yemeni employer poured boiling water on her after she accidentally dropped a water heater while making coffee.

John Monterona of Migrante-Middle East also hit Philippine embassy and labor officials in Saudi Arabia for mishandling the case filed by Alagasi against the mother of her employer.

Monterona said it took 25 days for embassy and labor officials to assist Alagasi in filing a case...click for more... >>> 
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Love triangle eyed in MMA champion killing

The police is eyeing a love triangle as one of the motives in the fatal shooting of mixed martial artist Ale Cali last Sunday.

Cali, 25, was gunned down by unknown motorcycle-riding suspects in Davao City.READ: PXC mourns Ale Cali’s untimely death
“It might be a case of love triangle or have something to do with his business,” said Davao City police director Vicente Danao in a report on Fight News Asia

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Fil-Aussie golfer Jason Day sends Twitter to frenzy after PGA win

Jason Day, of Australia, holds up the Wanamaker Trophy after winning the PGA Championship golf tournament Sunday, Aug. 16, 2015 (Monday  in Manila), at Whistling Straits in Haven, Wisconsin. AP Photo/Chris Carlson

MANILA Philippines – Another day, another victory and another reason for Filipinos to be proud.

Filipino-Australian Jason Day has sent Filipino Twitter users on a frenzy after capping off his Whistling Straits campaign on a victorious note on Monday morning in Manila.

A lot were happy to see Day emerge triumphant in the 2015 PGA championship. And big golfing names were joining the fray as well.

Tiger Woods, whose record for most strokes under par Day broke, sent out his congratulatory tweet... click for more >>> http://www.philstar.com/sports/2015/08/17/1489119/fil-aussie-golfer-jason-day-sends-twitter-frenzy-after-pga-win

MMA fighter Ale Cali shot dead in Davao City

MANILA, Philippines – Former PXC flyweight champion Ale Cali was shot dead for still unknown reasons on Sunday, August 16.

Davao City Police Department confirmed the tragic incident but refused to divulge other details pending completion of investigation.

However, Cali’s friend who requested anonymity gave the information that the 25-year old fighter was shot in the head by an unidentified gunman in Ulas, Davao City at around 10:30 am on Sunday...Click for more >>>http://www.rappler.com/sports/by-sport/other-sports/102773-mma-fighter-ale-cali-shot-dead-davao

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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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

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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
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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