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RP boxing team, to practice in Cuba for World Boxing Championships

Friday, July 17th, 2009

For them to boost up the campaign of Philippines in near AIBA World BoxingChampionships to be held in Milan, Italy on September 1-12, RP boxing team scheduled to leave Philippines to practice in Cuba.

Boxing World Cup gold medalist, light flyweight Harry Tañamor lead the nine-man squad. The 21-day training program of the Philippine team will begin in first week of August.

Aside from Tanamor also include expect to go in Cuba, Rey Saludar (51kgs.), Joan stockpile (54kgs.), Aston Francis Palicte (54kgs.), Charly Suarez (57kgs.), Jheritz Chaves (57kgs.), Joegin Ladon (60kgs.), Jameboy Vicera (60kgs.) and Genebert Basadre (64kgs.).

Cuban coaches Enrique Steyners Tissert, Dagoberto Rojas Scot and national Mentor Patricio Gaspi will see the training program.

Amatuer Boxing Association of the Philippines (ABAP) executive director Ed Picson said that except male boxer who trained in Cuba, they’re now also possible participation of women in the AIBA.

“We would probably have them training in India if China is unavailable,” the statement ABAP.

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Rafael Nadal, back training for Montreal Tournament on August

Thursday, July 16th, 2009

Former World’s No. 1 Rafael Nadal, will return to hard-court tournament in Montreal Tournament next month.

Benito Perez-Barbadillo, publicist of the six-time Grand Slam title winner, said that beginning next week Nadal will be having its training after it incurred a the knee injury.

Remember that Nadal didn’t finish the fourth round French Open last month of May, due knee injury. Also failed to defend his Wimbledon title that currently hold by Roger Federer.

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RP Team, leaving today for Jones Cup Basketball Tournament

Thursday, July 16th, 2009

Team Pilipinas is leaving today for 2009 William Jones Cup basketball tournament that begins this Saturday. National head coach Yeng Guiao said, the Jones Cup is the real test for the 25th FIBA Asia Men’s Championship wherein Team Jordan is first game against Philippine Team on Saturday evening.

Team Philippines also include in their group Sri Lanka, Korea and Japan. The RP team members, Asi Taulava, Sonny Thoss, Kerby Raymundo, James Yap, Gabe Norwood, Ranidel de Ocampo, Jared Dillinger, Mick Pennisi, Willie Miller, Arwind Santos and Cyrus Baguio.

Three slots for the 16th World Championship to be held in Istanbul, Turkey next year, which is one of long dream of Team Philippines.

Pennisi, Baguio and Helterbrand will leave on Saturday for them to finish PBA Fiesta Conference wherein Game 7 of the finals will be held tomorrow.

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Rojas of Dominican Republic, new WBC featherweight Champion

Thursday, July 16th, 2009

New WBC featherweight champion Elio Rojas of Dominican Republic, after defeated in unanimous decision Takahiro Aoh of Japan.

This is the first title defense of Japanese fighter Takahiro Aoh from the time his crown got to Oscar Larios of Mexico.

Rojas dominated all over the fight, wherein after round 12 the favor by the judges is with him. (116-113, 117-111, 118-110)

Rojas 26, is currently has record of 21-1-0; 13 knockouts.

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Pacquiao, ESPN 2009 fighter of the Year

Thursday, July 16th, 2009

As expected 2009 fighter of the Year of the giant sports TV network ESPN the Filipino boxing icon Manny Pacquiao. Manny Pacquiao beaten sports enthusiasts nominees like Ultimate Fighting Championships (UFC) Lyoto Machida and boxer Sugar Shane Mosley in online voting.

If Manny Pacquiao is the pound-for-pound king in boxing, Lyoto Machida is considered as the best pound-for-pound in mixed martial arts.

Many of the voters are wonder for Pacquaio as he won against former light-welterweight champion Ricky Hatton and Oscar de la Hoya.

Became nominees “Best Play” category the second round knockout Pacquiao against Hatton, but beaten by last-minute touchdown catch by Santonio Holmes of Pittsburgh Steelers for Super Bowl XLIII.

Pacquiao is one also select as “one of the world’s 100 most influential people” by Time Magazine and top 10 members of Forbes’ richest Athletes in the world.

Here are the complete 2009 winners for the Excellence in Sports Performance Yearly awards:

Best in Sport

Best Female Athlete: Nastia Liukin, Gymnastics
Best Male Athlete: Michael Phelps, Olympic Swimming
Best Moment: US Swim team wins thrilling finish in Olympic relay
Best Team: Los Angeles Lakers
Best Coach/Manager: Phil Jackson, Los Angeles Lakers
Best Game: Steelers vs. Cardinals in Super Bowl XLIII
Best Championship Performance: Michael Phelps, Olympic Swimming
Best Play: Roethlisberger to Holmes Super Bowl Winning TD
Best Upset: US Soccer shocks Spain in the Confederations Cup semifinals
Best Breakthrough Athlete: Matt Ryan, Atlanta Falcons
Best Record Breaking Performance: Michael Phelps, Olympic Swimming
Best Sports Movie: The Express: The Ernie Davis Story
Best Male College Athlete: Tim Tebow, Florida Football
Best Female College Athlete: Maya Moore, Connecticut Women’s Basketball
Best Male Athlete with a Disability: Jason Lester, Ironman Triathlete
Best Female Athlete with a Disability: Erin Popovich, Swimming
Best International Male Athlete: Usain Bolt (Jamaica, Sprinter)
Best International Female Athlete: Lorena Ochoa (Mexico, Golf)

Individual Sports

Best Baseball Player: Albert Pujols, St. Louis Cardinals
Best NBA Player: LeBron James, Cleveland Cavaliers
Best WNBA Player: Candace Parker, Los Angeles Sparks
Best NFL Player: Larry Fitzgerald, Arizona Cardinals
Best NHL Player: Sidney Crosby, Pittsburgh Penguins
Best MLS Player: Landon Donovan, Los Angeles Galaxy
Best Male Action Sports Athlete: Shaun White, Skateboarding/Snowboarding
Best Female Action Sports Athlete: Maya Gabeira, Surfing
Best Bowler: Norm Duke
Best Driver: Jimmie Johnson
Best Fighter: Manny Pacquiao, Boxing
Best Male Golfer: Tiger Woods
Best Female Golfer: Lorena Ochoa
Best Jockey: Calvin Borel

Special Awards

Arthur Ashe Courage Award: President Nelson Mandela
Jimmy V Award For Perseverance: Don Meyer, Northern State University coach
Best Comeback: Dara Torres, Olympic swimmer.

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Pacquiao and Mayweather Jr., lead the World’s Greatest Boxers Promotion

Wednesday, July 15th, 2009

The two best boxers in their division will also lead the “The World’s Greatest Ever Boxers (TWGEB) promotion.” Pound-for-pound king Manny Pacquiao and undefeated Floyd Mayweather Jr.

The on-line voting, first place is pound-for-pound king Manny Pacquiao for featherweight division category, which follows him Marco Antonio Barrera, Oscar de la Hoya, Ricky Hatton and Juan Manuel Marquez . All these boxers are beaten by Manny Pacquiao.

Floyd Mayweather Jr. lead the undefeated boxers. Also includes the world class boxers undefeated Rocky Marciano, Ricardo Lopez and Joe Calzaghe.

Some nominees’ boxers for TWGEB are Bernard “The Executioner” Hopkins for middleweight, bantamweight Hosumi Hasegawa and flyweight Vic “The Raging Bull” Darchinyan.

“The World’s Greatest Boxers Ever” is announcing to hold this coming October 2-4 to be held in Las Vegas. The tickets are worth $ 2,500 Super VIP, $ 1,900 on Platinum, VIP $ 1,400 and $ 1,115 Gold VIP.

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Barack Obama, perform ceremonial pitch in MLB All-Star Game

Wednesday, July 15th, 2009

U.S. President Barack Obama didn’t disappoint MLB All Star Game baseball fans wherein he lead the ceremonial pitch. Wearing Chicago White Sox jacket, jeans, sneakers and jersey number 44, Barack Obama made Presidential pitch in front of the sold out crowd.

“We did a little practicing in the Rose Garden. This is as much fun as I’ve had in quite some time. I did not play organized baseball when I was a kid and so, you know, I think some of these moves are not natural so natural to me, “statement of U.S. President.

This is the second time that Obama pitch for White Sox, where the first time to pitch he is just a senator.
“When you’re a senator, they show you no respect so they just hand you the ball. You do not get a chance to warm up. Here, at least they had me down with Pujols in the batting cage, practicing a little bit, “Obama.

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Ricky Hatton, fight for WBA welterweight belt on November

Tuesday, July 14th, 2009

After Manny Pacquiao got the junior welterweight belt of Ricky Hatton, now he plans to move up his weight. According to reports, Hatton is preparing for his November comeback fight against Ukrainian Boxer.

Ricky Hatton returns to gym for possible fight against WBA welterweight champion Vyacheslav Senchenko. Senchenko is very happy for such news. In his 29 fights, Senchenko has no losses and also silver medalist in Sydney Olympics.

If for example Senchenko vs. Hatton fight will be finalized it is the largest fight of Ukrainian Boxer.

Manchester MEN Arena and Cardiff Millennium Stadium will then the two areas choosing for Ricky-Senchenko Fight.

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WBA champion Shane Mosley, has new fight

Tuesday, July 14th, 2009

WBA welterweight champion Shane “Sugar” Mosley found a new foe after surrendering to challenge welterweight champion Manny Pacquiao. According to reports, the undefeated WBC champion Andre Berto is the next foe of Mosley at the end of the year.

But according to Richard Schaefer, chief executive officer of Golden Boy Promotions, there is no formal conversation by Lou DiBella, the promoter of Berto.

Likewise the statement of the camp of Berto not yet began the negotiations for the unification bout.

“I made a few calls to Golden Boy. Andre is very interested in the fight. He wants to fight Mosley. I’ve never had a problem making fights with Golden Boy. I think we can make this fight,” DiBella.

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Dinara Safina, still no. 1 in WTA Rankings

Monday, July 13th, 2009

Dinara Safina still got the no. 1 spot in WTA rankings, despite losing to American Venus Williams in the Wimbledon semifinals.

The rankings rought out by WTA, almost no changes to the list of best tennis players, wherein Wimbledon champion Serena Williams is second in world rankings.

Meanwhile, from 42nd place Spanish Maria Martinez Sanchez got No. 12 spot, following her victory in tournament in Bastad, Sweden

Here is the Top 10 List:

1. Dinara Safina (RUS) 10521 pts

2. Serena Williams (USA) 8758

3. Venus Williams (USA) 6617

4. Elena Dementieva (RUS) 6591

5. Svetlana Kuznetzova (RUS) 6071

6. Jelena Jankovic (SRB) 5980

7. Vera Zvonavera (RUS) 5400

8. Victoria Azarenka (BLR) 5066

9. Caroline Wozniacki (DEN) 4840

10. Nadia Petrova (RUS) 3300

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