Earvin “Magic” Johnson Jr., 58, played for the National Basketball Association team Los Angeles Lakers from 1979 to 1991. It was in 1991 when he retired after announcing that he had contracted human immunodeficiency virus. But in 1992, he returned to play in the All-Star Game and even won the All-Star MVP Award. Johnson faced … Continue reading Magic Johnson, Charlie Sheen, Pia Wurtzbach and HIV
4 Baguio MMA fighters on ‘ONE: Global Superheroes’ fight card
Four mixed martial artists from Baguio City, Philippines are in the fight card of ONE Championship's "ONE: Global Superheroes," which will take place at the SM Mall of Asia Arena, Pasay City, Philippines on January 26, 2018. They are Eric "The Natural" Kelly, 35, Edward "The Natural" Kelly, 33, Geje "Gravity" Eustaquio, 28, and Joshua "Passion" … Continue reading 4 Baguio MMA fighters on ‘ONE: Global Superheroes’ fight card
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‘Den of Thieves’ marks UFC Featherweight Champion Max Holloway’s acting debut
With a professional mixed martial arts record of 19 wins and 3 losses, Ultimate Fighting Championship's reigning featherweight champion Max "Blessed" Holloway, 26, of Hawaii, United States is a veteran martial artist. But when it comes to acting, the Hawaiian MMA fighter is a newbie. Holloway is making his debut as an actor in the … Continue reading ‘Den of Thieves’ marks UFC Featherweight Champion Max Holloway’s acting debut
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Badr Hari, Hesdy Gerges to headline ‘Glory 51’ in Rotterdam, Netherlands
Badr Hari and Hesdy Gerges will headline "Glory 51" at Ahoy Rotterdam, Netherlands on March 3, 2018. The two Dutch kickboxers, who are both 33 years old, will battle it out in the heavyweight division. Both born in the Netherlands, Hari and Gerges have trained under Thom Harinck. Hari is of Moroccan descent as his parents … Continue reading Badr Hari, Hesdy Gerges to headline ‘Glory 51’ in Rotterdam, Netherlands
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Netherlands’ Murthel Groenhart to defend Glory title from Belgium’s Harut Grigorian in Chicago, Illinois
Murthel "The Predator" Groenhart, 31, is set to defend his title as Glory Welterweight Champion at the main event of "Glory 50" at the UIC Pavilion in Chicago, Illinois, United States. The Dutch-Surinamese kickboxer will face his Armenian-Belgian challenger Harut Grigorian, 28, in a rematch on February 16, 2018. Groenhart made his professional kickboxing debut … Continue reading Netherlands’ Murthel Groenhart to defend Glory title from Belgium’s Harut Grigorian in Chicago, Illinois
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Camarines Sur, Philippines’ Michael Dasmarinas gears up for IBO world title fight in Singapore
Michael “Hot & Spicy” Dasmarinas of Camarines Sur, Philippines is going for an International Boxing Organization world championship title on April 20, 2018 at Ringstar Boxing’s "Roar of Singapore IV - The Night of Champions" at the Singapore Indoor Stadium in Kallang, Singapore. Currently ranked 12th best boxer in the world by the World Boxing … Continue reading Camarines Sur, Philippines’ Michael Dasmarinas gears up for IBO world title fight in Singapore
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‘Infinite Challenge’ features Manny Pacquiao, Ryan Bang
Emmanuel “Manny” Dapidran Pacquiao, 39, and Bang Hyun-sung, 26, who is professionally known as Ryan Bang, were featured in the 551st episode of the South Korean variety show “Infinite Challenge”. The episode aired on MBC on December 30, 2017. Born in Seoul, Bang is a South Korea entertainment based in the Philippines. He has been co-hosting … Continue reading ‘Infinite Challenge’ features Manny Pacquiao, Ryan Bang
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Martin Nguyen’s coach Fari Salievski is Asia’s top coach in martial arts
In 2017, Vietnamese-Australian mixed martial artist Martin “The Situ-Asian” Nguyen, 28, made history by winning two belts, the featherweight and lightweight world titles of ONE Championship. Behind this feat is his coach Fari Salievski, 52. On December 31, 2017, ONE Championship released a list of Asia’s top five coaches in martial arts. On top of … Continue reading Martin Nguyen’s coach Fari Salievski is Asia’s top coach in martial arts
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Team Lakay head coach Mark Sangiao is among ONE Championship fighters’ top coaches
Team Lakay, the famed mixed martial arts team based in Baguio City, Philippines, had a rollercoaster ride in 2017. Keeping the team strong and intact amid the highs and lows is its founder and head coach, Mark “The Machine” Sangiao. Just a day before 2018, ONE Championship released a list of Asia’s top five coaches … Continue reading Team Lakay head coach Mark Sangiao is among ONE Championship fighters’ top coaches
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Conor McGregor vs Khabib Nurmagomedov vs Tony Ferguson
The top fighters in the Ultimate Fighting Championship's lightweight division have spoken. The reigning champion Conor McGregor and the interim champion Tony Ferguson took to Twitter to respond to Khabib Nurmagomedov who called them out at “UFC 219.” After defeating Edson Barboza Jr. at “UFC 219,” Nurmagomedov said if the UFC approved, he could fight … Continue reading Conor McGregor vs Khabib Nurmagomedov vs Tony Ferguson
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