South Korea’s Lim Ji Yeon to compete at Miss World 2019 in London

Lim Ji Yeon, 20, will represent South Korea at Miss World 2019, being the 49th contestant from her country. A Cornell University student, she was crowned Miss World Korea 2019 after ranking second in Miss Queen Korea. Lim aims to be the first South Korean to win the Miss World title.

Serra, Espirito Santo’s Elís Miele to represent Brazil at Miss World 2019 in London

Elís Miele, a 20-year-old model from Serra, Espirito Santo, will represent Brazil at the 69th Miss World in London. She is the 49th Brazilian contestant, having previously won titles such as Miss Mundo Brasil 2019. Miele aims to follow in Lucia Petterle's footsteps as the second Brazilian to win the title.

Mosfellsbær, Iceland’s Birta Abiba Þórhallsdóttir to compete at Miss Universe 2019

Birta Abiba Þórhallsdóttir, 19, was crowned Miss Universe Iceland 2019 and will compete in Miss Universe 2019 as the 45th contestant from Iceland. Despite facing discrimination due to her mixed race, she aims to advocate for victims of bullying. Her goal includes improving education in impoverished areas.

Lika-Senj County’s Katarina Mamic to represent Croatia at Miss World 2019 in London

Katarina Mamic, a 22-year-old from Lika-Senj County, Croatia, has been crowned Miss World Croatia 2019 and will represent her country at the Miss World 2019 pageant in London. A university student in Journalism and part-time model, Mamic is vying to become the first Croatian Miss World titleholder.

Bridgetown’s Ché Amor Greenidge to represent Barbados at Miss World 2019 in London

Ché Amor Greenidge, a 25-year-old advocate for the Deaf community from Bridgetown, Barbados, was crowned Miss World Barbados 2019. She will represent her country at Miss World 2019 in London. Greenidge previously competed in Miss Universe Barbados 2017 despite a broken foot, finishing in the Top 5. She holds a degree in political science.

England’s Jack Heslewood among Mister World 2019 top model finalists

Rohit Khandelwal from India was crowned Mister World 2016 on July 19, competing against 45 candidates. In the Mister World 2019 top model challenge, held on August 22, 72 candidates showcased Barong Tagalog. Alejandro Martínez, Jack Heslewood, Brian Faugier, Jody Baines Saliba, and Jorge Núñez made it to the top five finalists.

Carlo Di Blasi

Ex-Savate Italian Champion Carlo Di Blasi is ONE Championship Italy president

ONE Championship has appointed Carlo Di Blasi as its president for Italy. With a background as a Savate champion and experience in various martial arts organizations, he will develop business strategies, manage key relationships, and promote the company’s values. Di Blasi aims to elevate martial arts in Italy and globally.

Floyd Mayweather: Uzbekistan’s Makhmud Muradov is world’s best MMA fighter

For Floyd "Pretty Boy" Mayweather Jr., 42, of the United States, the best mixed martial artist in the world is Makhmud "Mach" Muradov, 29, who is fighting out of Czech Republic and Uzbekistan. In 2018, the Uzbek-Czech athlete became the first MMA fighter signed to be part of the undefeated boxer's The Money Team company. … Continue reading Floyd Mayweather: Uzbekistan’s Makhmud Muradov is world’s best MMA fighter

SBG Ireland’s John Kavanagh very proud to be part of ‘Brave 24: London’

“Brave 24: London” was not perfect for Straight Blast Gym Ireland head coach John Kavanagh, 32, of Ireland. But that did not stop the world-class coach from appreciating the uniqueness of the invite-only, exclusive show of Bahrain-based mixed martial arts promotion Brave Combat Federation. On July 25, 2019, Brave CF held “Brave 24: London” at … Continue reading SBG Ireland’s John Kavanagh very proud to be part of ‘Brave 24: London’

What happened to boxers Maxim Dadashev and Hugo Santillan?

Maxim Dadashev of Russia has died. He was 28. Hugo Santillan of Argentina has also died. He was 23. Maxim Dadashev The boxing community is mourning the death of Dadashev on July 23, 2019. On July 19, 2019, the Russian boxer fought Subriel Matias, 27, of Puerto Rico in an International Boxing Federation light welterweight title … Continue reading What happened to boxers Maxim Dadashev and Hugo Santillan?