Baguio City Councilor Michael Lawana with Cordilleran fighters and coaches

4 Cordillerans to compete in 2017 IFMA Muaythai World Youth Championship in Bangkok, Thailand

Four young Cordillerans are competing at the 2017 International Federation of Muaythai Amateur (IFMA) Muaythai World Youth Championship. The international martial arts event will be held in Bangkok, Thailand from August 1-11, 2017. Rosemarie Recto, 17, was a gold medalist in the 2017 Muaythai National Open both in the first leg held from March 3-5, … Continue reading 4 Cordillerans to compete in 2017 IFMA Muaythai World Youth Championship in Bangkok, Thailand

Mark Striegl, Conan Altatis

Mark Striegl shares Conor McGregor vs Floyd Mayweather Jr. fight prediction

Boxing and mixed martial arts fans are polarized when it comes to the upcoming boxing superfight between Irish MMA fighter Conor “The Notorious” McGregor, 29, and African-American boxer Floyd “Money” Mayweather Jr., 40. For Filipino-American MMA fighter Mark “Mugen” Striegl, 29, the result will depend on the length of the match. Striegl is not disregarding … Continue reading Mark Striegl shares Conor McGregor vs Floyd Mayweather Jr. fight prediction

Baron Geisler reacts to Manny Pacquiao’s loss to Jeff Horn

“For me, Manny will forever be the people's champ.”

Kobe Bryant, Manny Pacquiao

Kobe Bryant, NBA stars react to Manny Pacquiao’s loss to Jeff Horn

Retired and active National Basketball Association players took to Twitter to react to the result of the recently concluded “Battle of Brisbane,” which made Jeff Horn the new World Boxing Organization welterweight champion. The basketball stars appear to be unanimous when it comes to defending the boxing legend, who also has played as a professional … Continue reading Kobe Bryant, NBA stars react to Manny Pacquiao’s loss to Jeff Horn

Kobe Bryant, Manny Pacquiao

10 celebrity athletes defend Manny Pacquaio on Twitter

Many boxing fans took to social to rally around Manny Pacquiao, 38, after the Filipino boxing legend lost to Jeff Horn, 29, via unanimous decision at “Battle of Brisbane” on July 2, 2017 in Australia. Here are 10 celebrity sports stars who tweeted their protest against the result: 1. Lennox Lewis, 51, called the result … Continue reading 10 celebrity athletes defend Manny Pacquaio on Twitter

Kobe Bryant, Manny Pacquiao

3 ‘Battle of Brisbane’ judges who gave Jeff Horn’s win over Manny Pacquiao

Jeff Horn became the new World Boxing Organization welterweight champion at “Battle of Brisbane” on July 2, 2017 in his homecity Brisbane, Queensland, Australia. He defeated Filipino boxing legend Manny Pacquiao via unanimous decision. The result immediately became controversial. Here are the three judges who gave the scores: 1. Chris Flores Hailing from Phoenix, Arizona, … Continue reading 3 ‘Battle of Brisbane’ judges who gave Jeff Horn’s win over Manny Pacquiao

Meet Jeff Horn, the third junior to defeat Manny Pacquiao

Jeff “The Hornet” Horn is Jeff Horn Jr. He is the eighth boxer to defeat Manny “Pac-Man” Pacquiao in a professional boxing bout. Among the fighters who gave Pacquiao his eight losses, three are juniors. The first one is Timothy “Desert Storm” Bradley Jr., 33, and the second one is Floyd Mayweather Jr., 40. Bradley … Continue reading Meet Jeff Horn, the third junior to defeat Manny Pacquiao

Australia’s Jeff Horn beats Manny Pacquiao, becomes WBO welterweight champion

Australian boxer Jeff Horn entered the ring in his hometown on July 2, 2017 as an undefeated fighter. After 12 rounds of fight against Manny Pacquiao, the Australian boxer remains undefeated with a professional record of 17 wins, 0 loss and 1 draw and the WBO welterweight champion title. Titled “Battle of Brisbane,” the fight … Continue reading Australia’s Jeff Horn beats Manny Pacquiao, becomes WBO welterweight champion

Baguio fighters dominate Philippines’ 2017 Muay Thai National Open again

Baguio City was the overall champion at the second leg of the Philippines’ 2017 Muay Thai National Open held at Elorde Sports Complex in Parañaque, Metro Manila, Philippines from May 19-21, 2017. The fighters from the city garnered 17 gold, 15 silver and 8 bronze medals. Adding to the success of Cordilleran fighters during the … Continue reading Baguio fighters dominate Philippines’ 2017 Muay Thai National Open again