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Llover ready for brawl with unbeaten American
54+ min ago (349+ words) GUNS. Filipino boxer Kenneth Llover flexes his muscles during training. MANILA, Philippines " Either Kenneth Llover or Michael Angeletti will no longer be unbeaten after their world crown eliminator on June 6 at the Aichi Sky Expo in Tokoname, Japan. Llover, one…...
How Annie Ramirez stays on top of the jiu-jitsu game
6+ day, 21+ hour ago (864+ words) CHAMPION. Annie Ramirez wins a jiu-jitsu gold for the Philippines in the 2026 Asian Beach Games. MANILA, Philippines " Annie Ramirez's Asian Beach Games feats alone reflect her sustained dominance. The Filipina jiu-jitsu star captured her first two gold medals from the…...
'This is my division': Magsayo stops Mc Crory in smashing lightweight debut
1+ mon, 3+ day ago (303+ words) TRIUMPH. Mark Magsayo wins his first lightweight bout, beating Ireland's Feargal Mc Crory via knockout. Zuffa Boxing Facebook page MANILA, Philippines " Mark Magsayo carried his speed and power in the lightweight division with a fifth-round technical knockout of Irish Feargal…...
Donaire suffers TKO loss in world title eliminator
1+ mon, 3+ week ago (208+ words) BELT. Nonito Donaire clinches the World Boxing Association interim bantamweight title. Boxeo de Primera Instagram page MANILA, Philippines " The time has come for Nonito Donaire to ponder on his ring career. Constantly beaten to the punch by the young and…...
Wonder women: How Sol Gen Darlene Berberabe shaped karate champ Jamie Lim
2+ mon, 8+ hour ago (1341+ words) GOT IT FROM MOMMA. Filipina karateka Jamie Lim with mother Darlene Berberabe, the Philippines' Solicitor General. Filipina karateka Jamie Lim is a prime example of an athlete who thrives beyond sports." The daughter of late PBA legend Samboy Lim has…...
Who is Pacquiao's next foe Ruslan Provodnikov?
2+ mon, 2+ week ago (761+ words) Ruslan Provodnikov's X page MANILA, Philippines " Manny Pacquiao has figured in a few exhibition bouts, but not like this one." Pacquiao, 47, returns to the ring in April as he faces Russia's Ruslan Provodnikov in a battle of former world champions,…...
Boxer loses toupee in hair-raising fight but lands heavyweight win
3+ mon, 1+ week ago (191+ words) HAIR TROUBLES. American boxer Jarrell Miller after winning his heavyweight bout against Kingsley Ibeh. DAZN Boxing You Tube screenshot Heavyweight boxer Jarrell Miller experienced one of boxing's more unusual wardrobe malfunctions when his hairpiece was knocked askew during his split-decision…...
Django Bustamante admits being slowed down by age: 'Not like the old days anymore"
3+ mon, 2+ week ago (406+ words) ICON. Francisco 'Django' Bustamante in action during the 2026 WNT Legends exhibition event. MANILA, Philippines " Age has gotten the better of Filipino pool legend Francisco "Django" Bustamante." Bustamante, 62, admitted that Father Time has caught up with him as he fell to…...
Efren 'Bata' Reyes still 'phenomenal' at 71, says rival Earl Strickland
3+ mon, 2+ week ago (675+ words) GREATS. Efren 'Bata' Reyes and Earl Strickland during the WNT Legends exhibition event. MANILA, Philippines " Even at 71 years old, Efren "Bata" Reyes still plays at a high level. Earl Strickland can attest to that as the two pool icons rekindled…...
Kenneth Llover, Johnriel Casimero both score KO wins in Japan
4+ mon, 1+ week ago (388+ words) DOMINANT. Kenneth Llover corners Luis Concepcion during their bantamweight bout. MANILA, Philippines " Prime prospect Kenneth Llover extended his rampage in the bantamweight division, while Johnriel Casimero started his climb back to relevance as they both won via knockout on Saturday,…...