Oscar De La Hoya beats Steve Forbes

May 4th, 2008

Oscar De La Hoya defeated Steve Forbes by unanimous 12-round decision at the Home Depot Center Soccer Stadium in Carson, California.

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Manny Pacquiao starts training for fight with David Diaz

May 1st, 2008

Manny Pacquiao has formally started training in General Santos City with less than two months before his June 28 fight against World Boxing Council (WBC) lightweight champion David Diaz.

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Filipino-American Erik Spoelstra is the new head coach of Miami Heat

April 29th, 2008

37-year-old Erik Spoelstra was appointed head coach of the National Basketball Association (NBA) team Miami Heat following the resignation of Pat Riley on Tuesday.

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Ronnie Alcano fails to defend World 8-Ball title

April 26th, 2008

Germany’s Ralf Souquet beat Filipino Ronnie Alcano, 13-9 to capture the 2008 World 8-Ball Championship in Fujairah, United Arab Emirates.

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Palarong Pambansa 2008

April 23rd, 2008

The 2008 Palarong Pambansa formally opened Sunday, April 20, at the newly-refurbished Ramon V. Mitra Sports Complex in Puerto Princesa City touted as the country’s sports tourism capital.

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Gerry Peñalosa opens boxing gym in Mandaluyong City

April 22nd, 2008

WBO bantamweight champion Gerry Peñalosa recently opened a gym at the Marketmall in Mandaluyong City.

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Joe Calzaghe beats Bernard Hopkins

April 20th, 2008

The Pride of Wales, undefeated Joe Calzaghe won a split decision over Bernard Hopkins in a light-heavyweight boxing fight on Saturday night at the Thomas & Mack Center.

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Brandon Vera set to fight at UFC 85

April 17th, 2008

Filipino-American Brandon “The Truth” Vera will be facing Brazilian Fabricio Werdum at the UFC 85 on June 7, 2008 at The O2 arena in London, England.

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GM Wesley So wins Dubai Open Chess Championship

April 17th, 2008

Filipino Wesley So, the youngest grandmaster in the world at 14, surprised a strong pack of experienced players to walk away with the Dubai Open Chess Championship title at the Dubai Chess and Culture Club.

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Gerry Peñalosa beats Vorapin to retain WBO title

April 6th, 2008

Filipino boxer Gerry Peñalosa of the Philippines beat Thai challenger Ratanachai Sor Vorapin to retain his World Boxing Organization (WBO) bantamweight title on Sunday at the Invasion: Philippines vs The World boxing event at the Araneta Coliseum in Quezon City.

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Charice Pempengco sings Philippine National Anthem at “Invasion”

April 6th, 2008

International singing sensation Charice Pempengco sang Lupang Hinirang at the “Invasion: Philippines vs The World” at the Araneta Colisuem on Sunday.

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AJ “Bazooka” Banal wins by TKO against Caril Herrera

April 6th, 2008

Filipino boxer AJ “Bazooka” Banal defeats previously undefeated Uruguay’s Caril Herrera for the IBF super flyweight eliminator at the “Invasion: Philippines vs The World” at the Araneta Coliseum in Quezon City.

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Invasion: Philippines vs. the World

March 28th, 2008

Invasion: Philippines vs. the World is a showcase of four championship boxing fights.

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Cager Rommel Adducul diagnosed with nasopharyngeal cancer

March 27th, 2008

Philippine Basketball Association (PBA) cager Rommel Adducul has been diagnosed with nasopharyngeal cancer and is reportedly undergoing chemotherapy treatment at the Cardinal Santos Hospital.

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Jasmine Villegas sings the Star Spangled Banner at Pacquiao-Marquez Rematch

March 16th, 2008

14-year-old Filipina-Mexican-American Jasmine Villegas sang the Star Spangled Banner at the Manny Pacquiao-Juan Manuel Marquez rematch in Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino in Las Vegas, Nevada.

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Ciara Sotto sings the Philippine national anthem at Pacquiao-Marquez Rematch

March 16th, 2008

Ciara Sotto sang Lupang Hinirang at the Manny Pacquiao-Juan Manuel Marquez rematch in a fully-packed Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino in Las Vegas, Nevada, on Saturday (Sunday in the Philippines).

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Manny Pacquiao beats Juan Manuel Marquez via split decision

March 16th, 2008

Filipino boxing icon Manny “Pacman” Pacquiao beat Mexican Juan Manuel Marquez in their second meeting via a split decision.

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Urbano Antillon KOs Bobby Pacquiao in Round 1

March 14th, 2008

Undefeated Urbano Antillon stopped Bobby Pacquiao in the first round of a lightweight boxing fight Thursday night at the Hard Rock Hotel and Casino.

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