![Fighters weigh in ahead of the 2025 PFL Africa Finals in Cotonou. [PFL photo]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/20251219144157-_89A0488-JP-1024x683.jpg)
The 2025 PFL Africa Finals are scheduled for Saturday at Sofitel Dome in Benin, featuring Bantamweight, Welterweight, Featherweight, and Heavyweight championship bouts with $100,000 on the line in each division.
![Ishizaka climbs to the top in the Asian Tour Qualifying School, highlighting precision, strategy, and composure under pressure. [Asian Tour photo]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/unnamed238.jpg)
Tomohiro Ishizaka takes surprise lead at Asian Tour Q-School final stage
Unheralded Japanese golfer Tomohiro Ishizaka surged to the top after the third round of the Asian Tour Qualifying School at Lake View Resort & Golf Club in Hua Hin, Thailand, with a 12-under total.
![Filipinas football team uses SEA Games gold as a springboard for the Asian Cup [POC Media Pool]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/IMG_26842-1024x683.jpeg)
Filipinas aim high after historic SEA Games victory ahead of Asian Cup
The Filipinas football team is using their historic SEA Games gold as momentum for the AFC Women’s Asian Cup in March, a stepping stone to the 2027 FIFA Women’s World Cup.
![Gabriel Thomas Dinette dominates the men’s 86kg freestyle to win the Philippines’ only wrestling gold [POC Facebook]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/599670766_1185289443767291_1253078884216136556_n-819x1024.jpg)
Gabriel Thomas Dinette wins first Philippine wrestling gold at SEA Games
Gabriel Thomas Dinette captured the men’s 86kg freestyle gold, giving the Philippine wrestling team its only gold at the 33rd Southeast Asian Games.
![Kira Ellis crosses the finish line to claim silver in the women’s triathlon. [POC Media Pool]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/IMG_2834-1024x683.jpeg)
Philippine triathletes battle adversity to claim multiple medals at SEA Games
Kira Ellis, Kim Remolino, and Fer Casares overcame illness and setbacks to secure silver and bronze medals in the triathlon events at the 33rd Southeast Asian Games.
![Peter Groseclose battles for position during the men’s 1500m final. [POC Media Pool]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/1860543e-cfc9-4d3f-9fea-1c420f5938ce-1024x685.jpeg)
Peter Groseclose claims silver in men’s 1500m short track at SEA Games
Filipino-American skater Peter Groseclose finished second in the men’s 1500m short track speed skating at the 33rd Southeast Asian Games, narrowly missing gold to Thailand’s Taprom Chonlacharit.
![Heart-stopping finish as Bolick seals the win and sparks celebrations at center court [POC Media Pool]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/IMG_2950-1024x684.jpeg)
Gilas Pilipinas rallies past Thailand to retain SEA Games men’s basketball gold
Gilas Pilipinas came from behind to defeat host Thailand 70-64, capturing the men’s basketball gold for the second consecutive SEA Games.
![Marcial’s victory helps PH boxing avoid a gold-less campaign in Bangkok. [POC Media Pool]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/599629451_1185259633770272_2303501535967533876_n-1024x768.jpg)
Eumir Marcial delivers gold for PH boxing at SEA Games
Eumir Marcial won the men’s 80kg boxing gold at the 33rd Southeast Asian Games, ending the Philippines’ medal drought in the sport after a week of controversial decisions.
![Don Trollano attacks the basket as San Miguel dominates Meralco. [PBA Images]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/PBA-IMAGES1042-1024x595.jpg)
PBA Philippine Cup top seed claimed as San Miguel defeats Meralco
San Miguel secured the top spot in the PBA Philippine Cup after a 113-104 win over Meralco, earning a twice-to-beat advantage in the quarterfinals.
![Flint Jara attacks during the boxing final at Chulalongkorn Sports Center. [POC Media Pool]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/IMG_2923-1024x644.jpeg)
Flint Jara settles for silver in SEA Games boxing final
Flint Jara fought valiantly despite an injured hand but lost 0-5 to Thailand’s Thanapat Saengphet in the men’s 54-kg boxing final at the 33rd SEA Games, settling for silver.