By Ponciano “John” Melo Jr. posted November 24, 2019 at 10:08 am Manila Standard Digital https://manilastandard.net/sports/sports-headlines/311503/wilder-devastates-ortiz-with-single-right-hand-in-7th.html The perfect round with the perfect punch, Deontay ‘Bronze Boomer’ Wilder successfully defended his WBC Heavyweight belt on …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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. …
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 …
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 …
By Ponciano “John” Melo Jr. posted October 28, 2019 at 06:38 pm Manila Standard Digital https://manilastandard.net/sports/sports-headlines/308876/kovalev-on-being-the-underdog-i-want-to-disappoint-a-lot-of-people.html MGM GRAND — a Mexican-dominant crowd who anticipated the arrival of Saul “Canelo” Alvarez motivated …
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 …
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 …
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 …