Lukasz Rozanski blasts Alen Babic away in one wild round to win WBC bridgerweight title in Poland

Lucasz Rozanski claimed the vacant WBC bridgerweight title with a devastating first-round stoppage of Alen Babic in Poland. Babic and Rozanski promised a collision of unbridled ferocity when they met at the G2A Arena in Rzeszow, the latter’s hometown. They did just that, though the fight ended even more quickly than expected. Picture:Rozanski puts Babic…

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Rondae Hollis-Jefferson’s Boracay vacation turns into TNT title celebration – rezal404

Rondae Hollis-Jefferson lifts the PBA Governors’ Cup trophy, a celebration made possible by a beach vacation. —MARLO CUETO/Inquirer.net Coach Jojo Lastimosa bared a “now it can be told” story of how Rondae Hollis-Jefferson’s decision to go to one of the country’s scenic beaches altered the course of TNT’s eventual run to the PBA Governors’ Cup…

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Martin Bakole smashes the ‘Hulk’ Ihor Shevadzutskyi and calls out Dillian Whyte, Daniel Dubois, Oleksandr Usyk and Deontay Wilder

Martin Bakole preserved his high world ranking with a crushing three-round victory over Ihor ‘Hulk’ Shevadzutskyi in Poland. Fighting on the undercard of Alen Babic vs Lukasz Rozanski at the G2A Arena in Rzeszow, Bakole needed to protect his position, No 2 with the WBA, to set himself up for further major heavyweight fights. He…

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Inspired by Bryan Bagunas’ presence, NU Bulldogs bag 12th straight win – rezal404

NU Bulldogs in the UAAP Season 85 men’s volleyball tournament. -UAAP PHOTO MANILA, Philippines — Unbeaten defending champion National University drew inspiration from Bryan Bagunas in sweeping University of the East, 25-16, 25-17, 25-20, for its 12th straight win in the UAAP Season 85 men’s volleyball tournament on Saturday at Mall of Asia Arena. With…

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Kai Sotto scoreless in Hiroshima loss, Ravena brothers absorb setbacks – rezal404

Hiroshima Dragonflies’ Kai Sotto. – B.League Photo MANILA, Philippines — Kai Sotto went scoreless as the Hiroshima Dragonflies absorbed a tough 83-80 loss to the Shinshu Brave Warriors in the 2022-23 B. League season on Saturday at Hiroshima Sun Plaza Hall. The 7-foot-3 center played in limited minutes, missing all of his three shots and…

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Dan Evans beat by Carlos Alcaraz in Barcelona Open semi-final

British No 2 Dan Evans was beaten in straight sets by defending champion Carlos Alcaraz in the semi-finals of the Barcelona Open. The top-seeded Alcaraz saw off Evans 6-2 6-2 in one hour and 20 minutes to book a meeting with Stefanos Tsitsipas in Sunday’s final. The Greek No 2 seed beat Lorenzo Musetti 6-4…

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NU Lady Bulldogs eager to carry momentum en route to UAAP Final Four – rezal404

Bella Belen and the NU Lady Bulldogs are heading back to the Final Four. -UAAP PHOTO MANILA, Philippines —National U’s key players Bella Belen and Alyssa Solomon are confident that their Lady Bulldogs won’t be slowing down despite clinching a Final Four spot in the UAAP Season 85 women’s volleyball tournament. Belen fired six aces…

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Calvin Oftana makes room for more success, eyes Gilas stint next – rezal404

TNT’s Calvin Oftana and executive Ricky Vargas share a moment after the Tropang Giga clinched the PBA Governors’ Cup title. – MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net MANILA, Philippines – In just his sophomore year, Calvin Oftana pulled off what very few have been able to do in their basketball career. The versatile TNT forward on Friday night won…

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Lucille Almonte, Adamson avenge last year’s heartbreak with Final Four ticket – rezal404

Adamson Lady Falcons’ Lucille Almonte. -UAAP PHOTO MANILA, Philippines — Determined to bounce back from last year’s heartbreak, Lucille Almonte and the Adamson Lady Falcons finally ended a nine-year Final Four drought after falling short in a playoff for the No.4 seed last year. Almonte delivered the goods for the Lady Falcons in 25-20, 27-25,…

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Adamson overcomes UP challenge to clinch Final Four in women’s volleyball – rezal404

Adamson Lady Falcons are headed to the UAAP season 85 women’s volleyball Final Four. —UAAP PHOTO MANILA, Philippines— Adamson got petrified by University of the Philippines’ uncanny ability of springing surprises before securing a 25-20, 27-25, 23-25, 25-15 win that sent the Lady Falcons back to the Final Four in the UAAP Season 85 women’s…

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