Roger Mayweather, the ‘Black Mamba’ of boxing and trainer to Floyd Mayweather Jr., has passed away at the age of 58. Roger was a legend as a boxer himself before honing his nephew, Floyd to be the best fighter in the world. The late Mayweather held the lineal titles in the super featherweight division as well as titles in the light welter …
The battle between Saul ‘Canelo’ Alvarez and Gennady ‘Triple G’ Golovkin are making their way back to the boxing ring as two camps are nearing a deal that could happen in September. Their rivalry was a hot topic during its time and many are calling it ‘unfinished business’ despite Canelo winning the second f …
By Bombo Ponciano ‘John’ Melo Jr -March 18, 2020 | 9:54 AM https://www.bomboradyo.com/added-misery-as-kd-4-nets-cagers-tests-positive-for-covid-19/ Kevin Durant and three other Brooklyn Nets are the recent addition of NBA players who tested positive of the pandemic novel coronavirus. The result of the team’s screening for the virus …
Jeff Horn is the next boxer along with Tim Tszyu to have their fight rescheduled due to the coronavirus pandemic. Matt Rose, the co-promoter released the news that the anticipated super welterweight bout originally scheduled on April 22 will not pushed through. The cancellation added to the chaos the sporting world is experiencing at the moment due t …
By Bombo Ponciano ‘John’ Melo Jr -March 14, 2020 | 10:13 AM https://www.bomboradyo.com/rookie-zion-williamson-to-cover-30-day-salaries-of-pelicans-arena-employees/ In times of crisis, humanity arises. Day after Cleveland Cavaliers star Kevin Love donated $100,000 for employees affected as the NBA season got suspended, other stars followe …
By Bombo Ponciano ‘John’ Melo Jr -March 14, 2020 | 11:13 AM https://www.bomboradyo.com/canelo-saunders-megafight-in-vain-due-to-covid-pandemic/ The clash between WBO super-middleweight champion Billy Joe Saunders and boxing’s pound-for-pound king Saul ‘Canelo’ Alvarez could be postponed even before the official fight an …
By Bombo Ponciano ‘John’ Melo Jr -March 13, 2020 | 12:55 PM https://www.bomboradyo.com/devin-haney-receives-2019-fighter-of-the-year-from-nevada-boxing-hall-of-fame/ Despite three months delayed, the Nevada Boxing Hall of Fame handed out the 2019 Fighter of the Year award to the WBC Lightweight champion Devin Haney. Haney, a 21-year old i …
By Bombo Ponciano ‘John’ Melo Jr -March 13, 2020 | 2:05 PM https://www.bomboradyo.com/mavs-owner-and-billionaire-mark-cuban-focuses-giving-help-to-his-employees-after-nba-shutdown/ Mark Cuban, a billionaire and the owner of the Dallas Mavericks, had his eyes on the possible effect of the suspension of games of the NBA to his employees in …
NBA Commissioner Adam Silver handed the league’s decision regarding the suspension of games due to corona virus on his appearance to TNT. Silver told that the NBA would be likely out for 30 days for the protection of both players and fans. The decision was made after he and other high officials along with some owners met last night. The league w …
By Bombo Ponciano ‘John’ Melo Jr -March 12, 2020 | 12:36 PM https://www.bomboradyo.com/tons-of-money-offered-to-khabib-to-fight-mayweather/ Bank secured and pocket filled for Khabib Nurmagomedov if he ever accepts the offer to fight Floyd Mayweather Jr., in a boxing ring. The UFC superstar will be given 78 million euros to box the boxing …
By Bombo Ponciano ‘John’ Melo Jr -March 12, 2020 | 12:00 PM https://www.bomboradyo.com/mp-promotions-signs-mark-magsayo/ Promotions signs Mark MagsayoManny Pacquiao (MP) Promotions continues to gather Filipino young bloods under their name after it signed Mark “Magnifico” Magsayo. Magsayo, the 24-year old Bohol native is sti …
By Bombo Ponciano ‘John’ Melo Jr -March 11, 2020 | 12:00 PM https://www.bomboradyo.com/boston-averts-collapse-over-indiana-to-secure-playoff-spot/ The Boston Celtics have now clinched a playoff spot in the Eastern Conference after getting their 43rd win of the season. Jayson Tatum led the green and white with his 30-point outing to nip th …