January 31, 2020BOXING 400

Canelo mightily comfortable at 175? “Why not another”

By Ponciano “John” Melo Jr. posted November 04, 2019 at 02:49 pm Manila Standard Digital https://manilastandard.net/sports/sports-headlines/310613/-canelo-mightily-comfortable-at-175-why-not-another-.html LAS VEGAS, Nevada — Canelo “Saul” Alvarez made history as he became only the 25th fighter to have four championship belts in as many divisions. The …

January 31, 2020BOXING 412

Jack Ma challenges Mayweather; Pacquiao as trainer

By Ponciano “John” Melo Jr. posted November 04, 2019 at 02:59 pm Manila Standard Digital https://manilastandard.net/sports/sports-headlines/310611/jack-ma-challenges-mayweather-pacquiao-as-trainer.html There’s someone looking to shatter Floyd Mayweather Jr.’s perfect 50-0 record inside the ring. And if by chance Mr. “Money” Mayweather entertains thi …

January 31, 2020BOXING 440

Canelo is four-division champ, halts Kovalev via 11th-round KO

By Ponciano “John” Melo Jr. posted October 28, 2019 at 02:13 am Manila Standard Digital https://manilastandard.net/sports/sports-headlines/308870/canelo-kovalev-undercard-fighters-flash-skills-in-media-workout.html LAS VEGAS, Nevada — Saul “Canelo” Alvarez etched his indelible name on boxing annals Sunday afternoon, Manila time as he became a four-div …

January 31, 2020BOXING 387

Despite threading unchartered waters, Canelo vows Kovalev defeat

By Ponciano “John” Melo Jr. posted October 23, 2019 at 02:04 pm Manila Standard Digital https://manilastandard.net/sports/sports-headlines/308424/-despite-threading-unchartered-waters-canelo-vows-kovalev-defeat.html CALIFORNIA, USA — Jumping weight classes is no easy feat, skip two and you’re playing with fire. Do it with a belt at stake and a chanc …

January 31, 2020BOXING 425

Wilder vs Ortiz 2 on next month

By Ponciano “John” Melo Jr. posted October 16, 2019 at 02:09 pm Manila Standard Digital https://manilastandard.net/sports/sports-headlines/308425/wilder-vs-ortiz-2-on-next-month.html CALIFORNIA, USA — A couple of months before their much-awaited bout next year, talks about Deontay Wilder and Tyson Fury’s rematch is slowly getting louder and louder. …

January 31, 2020BOXING 400

Kovalev: Canelo Alvarez is my biggest fight

By Ponciano “John” Melo Jr. posted October 25, 2019 at 01:58 pm Manila Standard Digital https://manilastandard.net/sports/sports-headlines/308423/-kovalev-canelo-alvarez-is-my-biggest-fight.html CALIFORNIA, USA — If you ask Sergey Kovalev, Canelo Alvarez might be his biggest, toughest opponent so far. That’s despite the Mexican boxing star losing …

January 31, 2020BOXING 423

Canelo reveals plan to fight up close against Kovalev

By Ponciano “John” Jr. posted October 28, 2019 at 02:18 am Manila Standard Digital https://manilastandard.net/sports/sports-headlines/308871/canelo-reveals-plan-to-fight-up-close-against-kovalev.html Saul “Canelo” Alvarez disclosed to media that their camp is focused on a close distance fight ahead of its anticipated match against the ligh …

January 31, 2020BOXING 450

Another Elorde boxing great?

By Ponciano “John” Melo Jr. posted September 12, 2019 at 06:26 pm Manila Standard Digital https://manilastandard.net/sports/sports-headlines/304915/-another-elorde-boxing-great-.html LAS VEGAS, Nevada — Could we see another Elorde on top of the boxing world? For those unfamiliar, Gabriel “Flash” Elorde was one of the greatest Filipino pr …

January 31, 2020BOXING 419

Arum expects fireworks between Elorde, Navarrete

By Ponciano “John” Melo Jr. LAS VEGAS, Nevada — Juan Miguel Elorde, grandson of late Filipino boxing legend Gabriel “Flash” Elorde, will try to shine under the bright lights of Sin City. Scheduled as an undercard of the anticipated Tyson Fury-Otto Wallin heavyweight showdown, the 32-year-old kin of The Flash is set for his biggest task …

January 31, 2020BOXING 378

Elorde-Navarrete on, both fighters at 121 pounds

By Ponciano “John” Melo Jr. Manila Standard Digital posted September 14, 2019 at 03:52 pm https://manilastandard.net/sports/sports-headlines/305083/-elorde-navarrete-on-both-fighters-at-121-pounds-.html LAS VEGAS, Nevada — Juan Miguel Elorde is one step closer to the promised land. The grandson of Filipino boxing legend Gabriel “The Flash” Elorde, t …

January 31, 2020BOXING 396

BREAKING | Navarrete stops Elorde misery in 4th

By Ponciano “John” Melo Jr. LAS VEGAS, Nevada — It was a masterclass from the defending Mexican champion. Juan Miguel Elorde, the grandson of Filipino boxing legend Gabriel “The Flash” Elorde, hit a rough patch on his way towards boxing glory under the renowned Elorde name. This after Emanuel Navarrete put on a show on Mexican Independence Weekend, …

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