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The fastest man on Earth proved once again his strength and stamina as he retained the title he held during the 2008 Beijing Olympics in the 100 Meters Final with a total of 9.63 seconds. The race was considered as the shortest in Olympic history as the Jamaican runner, Bolt and his compatriot Yohan Blake … Read more
Depending IBF Light Flyweight Champion Johnriel Casimero retained his title after he won with a split decision against Pedro Guevara of Mexico in the title fight held at the hometown of Guevara in Mexico. Judges Ruben Garcia, Levi Martinez and Matthew Podgorski scored with 116-111, 114-113 113-114 in a split decision win by the Filipino champion. … Read more
Mark Anthony Barriga was defeated by Birzhan Zhakipov from Kazakhstan with a controversial 16-17 scores in favor of his opponent. Mark Barriga was considered as one of the most explosive boxer in the 49 kgs. division especially after his impressive wins during the round of 32 where he defeated the Italian boxer, Manuel Kappai. During the … Read more
The round of 16 starts right now featuring Mark Anthony Barriga vs. Birzhan Zhakipov from Kazakhstan for the Light Flyweight Division or 49kg. division. The Filipino enters with a loud applause for the Barriga. Round 1: The Kazakhs is more determined compared to Barriga. Good exchanged of blows from both boxers. Scores: 5-4 in favor … Read more
The lone Filipino boxer, Mark Anthony Barriga who is vying for the elusive Olympic gold medal have successfully won his first match against an Italian opponent Manuel Cappai. The 19-year-old Light Flyweight (49 Kgs.) boxer from Panabo, Lanao del Norte made a sensation opening match with the final score at 17-7. Barriga dominated the entire … Read more
Philippine Azkals football player, Phil Younghusband was already here in the Philippines from London after his meeting with the Chelsea Football Club. According to the latest interview last Saturday July 28, the Azkals’ most popular player told the press about his momentous meeting with the UEFA Champions League Title-holder for two weeks. Phil was quoted … Read more
The Philippine Azkals will battling against two of the strongest team in Southeast Asia in the upcoming regional football competition, the AFF Suzuki Cup 2012. The Philippines was drawn in Group A, alongside Asian powerhouse squads Vietnam and Thailand. Both Thailand and Vietnam ranked higher compared to the Philippine Azkals in the recent FIFA Worldwide … Read more
Nonito Donaire dominated the South African former Olympian and current IBF Super Bantamweight champion via Unanimous Decision after 12 rounds of professional boxing. The judges’ final score were at 117-110, 118-109, 119-108 all in favor of the WBO Super Bantamweight title-holder Nonito “The Filipino” Flash Donaire. Almost all rounds was dominated by Donaire, the 4-division world … Read more
Here is it the highly anticipated unification bout between Nonito “The Filipino Flash” Donaire going up against the African Champion Jeffrey Mathebula for the WBO and IBF Super Bantamweight Championship of the World. Round by Round Coverage: Round 1: Score: Donaire – 10 vs. Mathebula – 9 Donaire exploded exploded early in the first round … Read more
Kelly Pavlik defeated Will Rosinsky with a Unanimous Decision. The judges scored 97-92, 98-91 and 98-91 all in favor of Pavlik. Rosinsky have a good start unleashing some left hooks which landed in the body while Pavlik landed his uppercut and left hook which was countered by Rosinsky with straight rights and overhand rights. Pavlik gave Rosinsky some … Read more