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Mark Ashley Fajardo settles for bronze as Thai fighter claims semifinal win

Mark Ashley Fajardo exchanges punches with Bunjoing Sinsiri during the men’s 69kg semifinals at the SEA Games. [POC Facebook]
December 16, 2025
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Mark Ashley Fajardo secured a bronze medal after falling to Thailand’s Bunjoing Sinsiri in the men’s 69kg boxing semifinals at the 33rd SEA Games, finishing his campaign with pride despite the loss.

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Agatha Wong claims gold in women’s taijijian and taijiquan at SEA Games

Wong celebrates after winning the women’s taijijian and taijiquan gold. [POC Media Pool]
December 15, 2025
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Agatha Wong added another SEA Games gold to her collection, winning the women’s taijijian and taijiquan events at the 33rd Southeast Asian Games in Bangkok.

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ABAP questions judging after Petecio, Bacyadan exit in SEA Games boxing

Nesthy Petecio in action during the SEA Games women’s 63kg semifinals. [POC Media Pool]
December 14, 2025
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The Association of Boxing Alliances of the Philippines criticized officiating and judging at the 33rd Southeast Asian Games after Olympians Nesthy Petecio and Hergie Bacyadan were eliminated in the semifinals.

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PFL Lyon crowns four new champions in historic night in France

Cris Cyborg poses with the PFL Women’s Featherweight World Title at the LDLC Arena. [PFL photo]
December 14, 2025
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PFL Lyon delivered a championship-filled spectacle at the LDLC Arena as four fighters captured world and tournament titles, highlighted by Vadim Nemkov’s dominant heavyweight coronation.

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PH Taekwondo closes SEA Games with silver haul

The Philippine taekwondo squad concludes the SEA Games with a total of two golds, six silvers, and six bronzes. [POC Media Pool]
December 14, 2025
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Kenneth Riley Buenavides and Merica Lilyn Chan earned silver medals as the Philippine taekwondo team wrapped up the 33rd Southeast Asian Games, contributing to a six-silver finish alongside two golds and six bronzes.

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Pinoy boxers regain footing at SEA Games after gritty Jara win, Petecio loss

Flint Jara celebrates after advancing in SEA Games boxing competition in Bangkok. [POC Media Pool]
December 14, 2025
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Philippine boxing found renewed momentum at the SEA Games as Flint Jara fought through adversity to advance, even as Olympian Nesthy Petecio bowed out in a narrow defeat in Bangkok.

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PFL Lyon weigh-ins lock in heavyweight and Cyborg title fights

Cris Cyborg and Sara Collins make weight for the women’s featherweight title fight. [PFL photo]
December 13, 2025
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All bouts are official after successful weigh-ins ahead of PFL Lyon, with Vadim Nemkov and Renan Ferreira set for the heavyweight crown and Cris Cyborg cleared for another title defense.

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PFL to make history with first-ever event in Spain headlined by van Steenis vs. Edwards

Costello van Steenis prepares to defend his Middleweight World Title in Madrid.
December 13, 2025
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The Professional Fighters League is set to host its inaugural event in Spain, with Costello van Steenis defending his Middleweight World Title against Fabian Edwards in Madrid.

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Mark Ashley Fajardo advances to SEA Games boxing semifinals as Philippines claims more medals

Mark Ashley Fajardo storms into the SEA Games semifinals after a lightning-quick win over Indonesia. [POC Media Pool]
December 12, 2025
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Mark Ashley Fajardo secured a spot in the 33rd SEA Games boxing semifinals after his Indonesian opponent retired early, ensuring Team Philippines another medal while teammates Hergie Bacyadan and Junmilardo Ogayre fell to Thai fighters.

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Baricuatro leads PH boxing squad to eight assured SEA Games medals

Jay Brian Baricuatro connects with clean combinations during his dominant quarterfinal win. [photo credit: Asian Boxing Facebook]
December 12, 2025
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Jay Brian Baricuatro’s dominant quarterfinal win pushed the Philippines to eight assured boxing medals at the 33rd SEA Games in Bangkok.

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