Casimero stops Lazarte to win IBF title
JOHNREIL Casimero redeemed himself and gave his countrymen something to be proud of as he captured the vacant International Boxing Federation (IBF) light flyweight title yesterday in front of a hostile crowd of Argentineans.
Title shot for Banal?
ANOTHER window of opportunity has opened up for bantamweight AJ “Bazooka” Banal as the International Boxing Federation (IBF) has offered him a shot at the organization’s 118-pound crown.
The IBF has given Banal, 26-1-1 with 19 knockouts, a chance for a crack at the bantamweight crown...
Casimero faces veteran Lazarte in IBF title fight
AGE should be an advantage for Johnreil Casimero, who is just as old as veteran former world champion Luis Alberto Lazarte’s eldest offspring.
However, the 22-year-old Filipino isn’t counting on that aspect this Sunday because he believes that Lazarte, who is older by 18 years, is still...
Mayol earns another crack at world title
CEBUANO former world champion Rodel Mayol has gotten another title shot, this time, against World Boxing Association flyweight champion Hernan “Tyson” Marquez in Mexico.
According to a report posted at Philboxing.com, Manny Pacquiao adviser Michael Koncz struck a deal with promoter...
Calamba salvages gold
THE Cebu City Taekwondo squad hauled 11 medals in the Smart National CPJ Taekwondo Championships last Sunday in Manila to pull off the team’s best finish by far in the competition.
Leading the Cebuanos was Mikaela Calamba, who scored the team’s lone gold medal in the women’s individual...
Pacquiao picks next opponent
FOLLOWING another botched negotiation with Floyd Mayweather Jr., Manny Pacquiao has already picked an alternative opponent for his next ring appearance on June 9 at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas.
URCC warriors battle in FGC 3
TWO up-and-coming Universal Reality Combat Championship (URCC) warriors are seeing action in the Fight Ground Championship (FGC) 3 on Feb. 17 at the Mandaue City Sports and Cultural Center.
Grappler Vaughn Donayre and former pro boxer Alde De Zosa are two of the MMA fighters that are...
Bautista eager to fight again in Bohol, vows to put up impressive fight against tough Mexican
IT WAS on Nov. 19, 2005 when Rey “Boom-Boom” last laced his gloves in front of his fellow Boholanos, and on that night he put on a show for the hometown crowd and disposed of challenger Obote Ameme in the second round in a fight held at the enormous Carlos P. Garcia Sports Complex in Tagbilaran...
USC surprises Sacred Heart in CYBL
THE University of San Carlos (USC) South took over the solo lead in Group B of the 16-Under division following a 31-28 come-from-behind win over Sacred Heart School-Ateneo de Cebu 1 (SHS-AdC) last weekend in the Cebu Youth Basketball League ThreeSixty Pharmacy Cup.
Canoy gets career back on track with KO win
AFTER dropping the biggest fight of his career, prospect Jason Canoy bounced back with a stoppage win over veteran Along Denoy last Saturday night at the New Dalaguete Sports Complex in Dalaguete, Cebu.
Canoy was awarded with a technical knockout win in the sixth round after Denoy...
Donaire guns for WBO 122-lb title today
THE 12-round world title fight between Filipino superstar Nonito Donaire Jr. and Puerto Rican former world champion Wilfredo Vazquez Jr. could end quickly as both are expected to knock each other’s head off today in San Antonio, Texas.
Donaire Jr. and Vazquez Jr. almost traded punches the...
Boom-Boom to face Garcia in Bohol fight
REY “Boom-Boom” Bautista will have his hands full in his homecoming fight in Bohol on March 3 as he takes on veteran former world title challenger Genaro Garcia.
“He (Garcia) beat Rafael Marquez and is a well-known fighter in the boxing world. This could be one of the toughest fights of...
‘Donaire can be beaten’
ALTHOUGH he is facing one of the best boxers in the world, pound-for-pound, Wilfredo Vazquez Jr. is convinced that Filipino boxing superstar Nonito Doanire Jr. isn't invincible.
“(Donaire) is a great athlete, but not a superhero like they want him to be. But he's humble and...
Boom brings Pride to Bohol
IT will be a huge homecoming party for Rey “Boom-Boom” Bautista as he headlines the latest edition of the popular “Pinoy Pride” in his hometown, Bohol.
Donayre vs. ex-pug
WITH just a month’s rest, Cebuano MMA (mixed-martial arts) prospect Vaughn Donayre once again steps on top of the ring as he is scheduled to fight former pro boxer Romilo Esfra in the Fight Ground Championship 3 on Feb. 17 at the Mandaue Sports Complex.
Donayre has so far been dominant in...
CEC blasts USJ-R hopes
THE Cebu Eastern College (CEC) spoiled the opening day of defending 16-Under champions University of San Jose Recoletos (USJ-R) with a 52-41 rout over the weekend at the Sacred Heart School-Ateneo de Cebu (SHS-AdC) Gen. Maxilom Ave. Campus Gym in the Cebu Youth Basketball League (CYBL)...
‘Methodical beating’
MILAN Melindo taught Juan Esquer a lesson or two in the art of the sweet science and toyed with him the whole night, forcing the Mexican’s corner to wave the white flag late Saturday night at the Waterfront Hotel and Casino.
“Milan could have knocked him out earlier if he moved,” said ALA...
Dodie Boy Jr. posts 8th win
DODIE Boy Peñalosa Jr. didn’t break a sweat as he easily disposed of Thai Superjames Singmanasak in the first round at the Recom Dome in Caloocan City, Metro Manila last Saturday night.
Casimero confident over older foe
AT SOME point in his career, Luis Alberto Lazarte may have been one of the best boxers in his division but at the age of 40, with a 15-year career of 62 fights and a total of 446 brutal rounds, he may just as well be a shell of what he used to be.
Johnreil Casimero will be there to...
WBO to hold basketball tournament
WHEN you hear the name World Boxing Organization (WBO), the only thing that comes to anybody’s mind is boxing. However, one of the four major boxing sanctioning bodies is swimming in different waters as it holds a youth basketball tournament here in Cebu.
“It is the first time. The...
Casimero masaligon gyud nga mahimong world champion
DILI ikalimod nga adunay higayon nga gikonsiderar si Argentinian Luis Alberto Lazarte nga usa sa labing kuyaw nga boksidor sa iyang division apan sa edad nga 40, gituohang natay-an na sab gyud og gamay ang kanhi world champion.
Kini maoy angayang pahimuslan ni Filipino Johnreil Casimero...
WBO misuporta’g basketball alang dalaygong tahas
UPAT ka teams ang nagparehistro sa “WBO Kids Drug Free Program 19-under basketball tournament” nga gisugdan kagahapon sa Greenhills Subdivision Sports and Leisure Park sa Casuntingan, Mandaue City.
Ang torneyo gisuportahan sa World Boxing Organization (WBO), nga nakiglambigit gyud sa...
Who will deliver KO?
AFTER trading barbs and predictions of knockout wins, unbeaten Milan Melindo and one-time world challenger Juan Esquer of Mexico will finally get to face each other in the main event of tonight’s Pinoy Pride: 11 Philippines vs. the World at the Waterfront Hotel and Casino.
And the last...
CYBL attracts 38 teams
THE Cebu Youth Basketball League (CYBL) has gotten bigger this year as it attracted 38 teams that will compete in three age divisions for its fifth season that will kick off this weekend at the Sacred Heart School-Ateneo de Cebu (SHS-AdC) Mango Campus Gym.
Returning to defend their...
Boxers trade insults
MEXICAN Juan Esquer winning by knockout this Saturday will only happen in his dreams, that is, according to his foe Milan Melindo.
The 23-year-old Melindo (25-0, 9 KOs) is confident that that he is the superior fighter and believes that the only way Esquer (27-9-2, 21 KOs) can defeat him...
