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Natasha Jonas vs Mikaela Mayer: With legacy on the line the two-weight world champion wants a ‘historic battle’ | Boxing News
Natasha Jonas hopes Saturday night’s fight with Mikaela Mayer will be a “historic battle” and a legacy-defining clash for the Liverpudlian in her hometown. When Mayer’s team suggested this IBF welterweight world title fight would be women’s boxing’s answer to Marvin Hagler vs Tommy Hearns, the epic three-round war, Jonas smiled broadly. That is a…
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Meralco coach Luigi Trillo lauds Phoenix after tough battle
Meralco Bolts’ coach Luigi Trillo. –MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net MANILA, Philippines—There was nothing easy about how Meralco escaped Phoenix to force a do-or-die game for a spot in the PBA Commissioner’s Cup semifinals. Coach Luigi Trillo acknowledged the a big part of the Bolts’ struggle came at the hands of the Fuel Masters’ “three musketeers,” which consisted…
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With the other RHJ turning out to be fine and Pogoy back, Tropang Giga have the tools to battle top-ranked Hotshots
Rahlir Hollis-Jefferson (with ball) has drawn raves from coaching staff as a last-minute import replacement. —AUGUST DELA CRUZ TNT coach Jojo Lastimosa could hardly enjoy his charges’ 116-96 win over Phoenix Super LPG on Sunday night—even if it gifted the Tropang Giga the last playoff spot in the Philippine Basketball Association Commissioner’s Cup. He knew…
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A Knockout Battle: The Pros and Cons of Boxing as a Sport
Boxing is a sport that has been popular for centuries, and it continues to draw in fans and athletes from all over the world. With its intense physicality and strategic elements, boxing is often seen as a thrilling and exhilarating sport to watch and participate in. However, like any sport, boxing has its own set…
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Chris Billam-Smith retains world title in desperate battle with Mateusz Masternak by broken rib-stoppage | Boxing News
Chris Billam-Smith retained the WBO cruiserweight world championship after a perilously close battle with Mateusz Masternak. Billam-Smith engaged his Polish challenger with furious intent from the opening bell at the Bournemouth International Centre on Sunday. But Masternak roared back into the fight himself, hurting the champion and clocking up rounds. Please use Chrome browser for…
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NCAA: Benilde beats Lyceum in battle for third
CSB guard Robi Nayve during the battle for third place against Lyceum in the NCAA Season 99.–NCAA PHOTO MANILA, Philippines—Robi Nayve and Miguel Corteza saved their best for last as College of St. Benilde settled for third place with a 93-83 win over Lyceum on Sunday in NCAA Season 99 at Mall of Asia Arena.…
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Lyceum, Benilde set for battle for third with NCAA new rule
FILE–Lyceum Pirates vs St. Benilde Blazers. -MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net MANILA, Philippines—A new league rule for NCAA Season 99 indicated that there will now be a battle for third place for virtually all of its events. According to league management committee chairman Paul Supan, the NCAA will have a rubber match between the two runner-ups from the…
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Cool Smashers seek top ranking in battle with Chargers
Jema Galanza. –PVL PHOTO Powerhouse defending champion Creamline battles a formidable foe for the last time in a bid to sweep the elimination round of the Premier Volleyball League All-Filipino Conference, battling an Akari team that has nothing but pride to fight for. With a nine-game winning streak, the Cool Smashers have opted to stay…
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Cool Smashers, Crossovers battle for psychological edge
Alyssa Valdez: We have to work harder. —AUGUST DELA CRUZ Already assured of berths in the semifinals, Creamline and Chery Tiggo battle on Tuesday with both powerhouses to get a feel of each other for the tougher stages of the Premier Volleyball League All-Filipino Conference playoffs. Coaches of both sides will have the option to…
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Maroons and Archers battle for UAAP title
UP tower of power Malick Diouf would want nothing more than to end his collegiate career with a second championship. —PHOTOS BY AUGUST DELA CRUZ And then there are two, who, by all accounts after disposing of their Final Four foes with relative ease and how they have played leading to the title series, are…
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