Emerging boxing star from Mindanao snares silver in World Youth

Credit to Author: Tempo Desk| Date: Sat, 26 Nov 2022 05:37:02 +0000

After Carlo Paalam’s golden performance in the Asian Elite Championships in Amman,Jordan barely a month ago, an up-and-coming youngster sparkled in the World Youth Championships which concluded Friday evening (Manila time) in La Nucia, Spain. Ronel Suyom, a 17-year-old fighting out of the Cagayan de Oro Boxing team, scored several upsets en route to a […]

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Pacquiao determined to revive glory days of ‘Blow-by-Blow’

Credit to Author: Tempo Desk| Date: Sat, 19 Nov 2022 07:56:23 +0000

Manny Pacquiao relives his glorious years while fighting on local soil when the boxing great presides over the much-awaited return of Blow-by-Blow Sunday at the Mandaluyong City College. Headlined by former youth amateur standout Criztian Pitt Laurente, the 64-round card makes a comeback after five years with the eight-division titleholder leading the way in bringing […]

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PSC all-out in support to PH boxers bid for Paris Games berths

Credit to Author: Tempo Desk| Date: Mon, 14 Nov 2022 08:46:58 +0000

Philippine Sports Commission (PSC) Chairman Noli Eala is fully committed to support the national boxing team in its quest for 2024 Paris Olympics as he welcomed 2022 ASBC Asian Elite Boxing Championship gold medalist Carlo Paalam, and bronze medalists Nesthy Petecio and Hergie Bacyadan at Rizal Memorial Sports Complex on Monday.  “We are in full […]

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Paalam stuns foe, bags gold in ASBC Asian tilt

Credit to Author: Tempo Desk| Date: Sat, 12 Nov 2022 22:22:42 +0000

By KRISTEL SATUMBAGA Carlo Paalam stunned 2021 world championship silver medalist Makhmud Sabyrkhan of Kazakhstan by hacking out a split decision to capture the men’s 54kg bantamweight gold medal in the ASBC Asian Elite Boxing Championships in Amman, Jordan Saturday, Nov. 12. Paalam, who moved up to the heavier weight category, earned a 30-27 decision […]

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Ancajas launches redemption tour at bantamweight in February

Credit to Author: Tempo Desk| Date: Tue, 08 Nov 2022 08:39:32 +0000

Jerwin Ancajas, whose six-year reign as IBF super-flyweight champion ended with back-to-back losses to Fernando Martinez of Argentina this year, will launch his redemption tour at bantamweight in February. The 30-year-old Ancajas is determined to move forward after losing the crown to Martinez last February then in a rematch last October, and aired his confidence […]

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Boxer Palicte wins convincingly, but Fernandez falls

Credit to Author: Tempo Desk| Date: Thu, 03 Nov 2022 03:29:47 +0000

Two Filipino boxers opened the Philippine campaign in the ASBC Elite Championships in Amman, Jordan with contrasting results as Mario Fernandez dropped a close bout while James Palicte won convincingly in his own match. The 29 year-old veteran Fernandez lost a close 3-2 decision to the host country’s Yousef Iashash in their featherweight match (57 kg) […]

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Ancajas fails bid to regain title; Marcial wins 3rd pro fight

Credit to Author: Tempo Desk| Date: Sun, 09 Oct 2022 05:56:17 +0000

By CARLO ANOLIN Fernando Martinez just proved that his first win against Jerwin Ancajas was no fluke after all.Martinez asserted his dominance once more and beat Ancajas via a unanimous decision on Saturday night, Oct. 8, (Sunday morning in Manila) at the Dignity Health Sports Park in Carson, California. Not even the win of Tokyo […]

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Marcial upbeat vs rival; Ancajas seeks revenge

Credit to Author: Tempo Desk| Date: Sat, 08 Oct 2022 07:51:27 +0000

By CARLO ANOLIN Tokyo Games bronze medal winner Eumir Marcial hopes to notch his third pro fight win while seasoned veteran Jerwin Ancajas goes for redemption when they collide against their respective rivals Saturday night, Oct. 7, (Sunday in Manila) at the Dignity Health Sports Park in Carson, California. Ancajas faces Fernando Martinez in a […]

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Mayweather arrives in Manila for business trip

Credit to Author: Tempo Desk| Date: Wed, 28 Sep 2022 02:26:42 +0000

By CARLO ANOLIN American boxing legend Floyd Mayweather has arrived in Manila Tuesday night, Sept. 27, for a business trip slated within the week.Mayweather will be attending a project for Frontrow as he was welcomed by its founders Cong. Sam Verzosa and RS Francisco.The 45-year-old Mayweather, fresh from a 2nd round knockout win against a […]

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Pacquiao trades barbs with great rival Floyd Mayweather

Credit to Author: Tempo Desk| Date: Sun, 25 Sep 2022 22:23:04 +0000

By CARLO ANOLIN Manny Pacquiao traded stinging ‘jabs’ with legendary rival Floyd Mayweather Jr. once more during the RIZIN 38 press conference Saturday, Sept. 24, in Saitama Japan.After being introduced to the press, which was met by a round of applause, a smiling Pacquiao revealed that he was there to support Japanese boxer Mikuru Asakura, […]

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