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Tokyo 2020: Petecio secures first multi-medal PH Olympic finish since 1932

Boxing coach Boy Velasco with Nesthy Petecio

July 28, 2021

Filipina boxer Nesthy Petecio secured the Philippines’ second medal of the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games after barging into the semi-finals of the women’s featherweight on Wednesday at the Kokugikan Arena. Related Posts ONE FC: Nowhere to go but up for Lito Adiwang Lito “Thunder Kid” Adiwang saw his win streak snapped following a close split decision against Hiroba Minowa of Japan. This Read more ONE FC: Eustaquio willing to step…

Tokyo 2020 women’s judo: Watanabe suffers shock exit against Spanish foe

July 27, 2021

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Filipina judo bet Kiyomi Watanabe suffered a shocking 10-0 defeat in the women’s 63-kg judo Round of 32 against Spain’s Cristina Perez Cabana Tuesday at Nippon Budokan. Related Posts ONE FC: Nowhere to go but up for Lito Adiwang Lito “Thunder Kid” Adiwang saw his win streak snapped following a close split decision against Hiroba Minowa of Japan. This Read more ONE FC: Eustaquio willing to step aside, support Kingad…

Tokyo 2020: Petecio stuns foe, barges into women’s featherweight QFs

July 26, 2021

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Filipina boxer Nesthy Petecio stunned top-seeded Lin Yu-Ting of Chinese Taipei via a split decision 3-2 on Monday at the Kokugikan Arena to advance in the Tokyo 2020 Olympics women’s featherweight boxing quarter-finals. Related Posts NBA: Morant, Williamson, Young added to Team USA Olympic pool – AP Young NBA stars Ja Morant, Zion Williamson, and Trae Young were among those added to the Team USA pool for Read more FlexBox…

LOOK: Clarkson, Apl de Ap, J Rey Soul visit Pacquiao at Wild Card Gym

July 25, 2021

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Manny Pacquiao got a visit from fellow international Filipino prides Jordan Clarkson and Apl de Ap at the Wild Card Gym on Sunday (Saturday in California). Related Posts NBA: Jordan Clarkson advises Kai Sotto to keep working hard Utah Jazz guard Jordan Clarkson has one of the more positive NBA late draftee successes in recent memory. Drafted 46th Read more NBA: Seth Curry drains dagger as Sixers beat Raptors [WATCH]…

Barbosa Tokyo Olympics Journey Proof He Can Conquer Greatness, Former Olympian Says

Stephen Fernandez and Monsour Del Rosario

July 25, 2021

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In an interview on the Rica “Baby Dynamite” Aquino podcast, the 56-year-old points out how Barbosa defied the odds and advancing ahead of seasoned fighters such as Pauline Lopez, Arven Alcantara and Kirstie Elaine Alora.

Brave CF Introducing New Age of MMA through Royal Vision

July 3, 2021

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Since its inaugural card in 2016, BRAVE CF has spearheaded 51 live events in five continents and has visited 22 different countries, including Russia, Sweden, Brazil, Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom, Mexico and the Philippines.

Fatherhood inspiring Roland Dy to be at his ‘Incredible’ best

June 16, 2021

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BRAVE CF lightweight contender Rolando “The Incredible” Dy entered a new phase of his life nearly a year ago when he and his wife, Stephanie, welcomed their first child, Joy Gabrielle, to the world.

Brave CF becoming new breeding ground for Top French MMA stars

May 26, 2021

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MMA is still relatively new to France after the legalization of the sport in January 2020, but it is developing quickly and there are plenty of outstanding homegrown talents climbing their way up the ranks in BRAVE Combat Federation.

ONE Championship: Zamboanga ‘Not an Underdog,’ Marrok Force MMA Director says

May 22, 2021

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It’s no secret that a lot of fans and analysts believe South Korean veteran “Arale Chan” Seo Hee Ham is the odds-on favorite to beat #1-ranked contender Denice “Lycan Queen” Zamboanga and move on to win the whole ONE Women’s Atomweight World Grand Prix.

Pandemic woes: GAB clears issue on Singwangcha Foundation

Games and Amusement Board Chairman Baham Mitra

May 21, 2021

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Chairman Baham Mitra defended the Games and Amusements Board on its alleged failure to give pension to retired boxers as stated in its Memorandum of Agreement with the Singwangcha Foundation headed by Thai philantrophist and boxing guru Naris Singangcha.

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