Star Snippets: AJ Banal, Wang Zhizhi, Lee Chun-soo …..

Filipino AJ Banal is scheduled to take another step forward in his career as he is set to face Cecilio Santos of Mexico on January 14. The bout will headline the card in line with the ‘Sinulog Festival’, an annual celebration in Cebu in honor of Sr. Sto. Niño. Banal is taking this bout as [...]

Philippine boxing has Cebu to thank for

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I have been trying to list down Filipino boxers who are on the doorstep to stardom. Boxers who may carry the torch once Manny Pacquiao decides to hang up his gloves. My list includes Rey Bautista, Donnie Nietes, Ciso Morales, Marvin Sonsona, Brian Villoria, Bernabe Concepcion and AJ Banal. I found out that [...]

Reloading AJ ‘Bazooka’ Banal

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I remember the late American General George Patton saying ‘Success means how high you bounce back when you hit the bottom’. Alex John Banal or more known as AJ Banal was a heartbeat away for an interim title back in July 2008 when he was knocked out in the 10th round by Rafael [...]

Sports Calendar – August 2009

Here are some interesting events in the world of sports for this month:
I. Boxing
1. August 1, Timothy Bradley vs. Nate Campbell, Rancho Mirage, CA., USA
2. August 15, Roy Jones Jr. vs. Jeff Lacy, Biloxi, Miss., USA
3. August 15, Nonito Donaire Jr. (PHL) vs. Rafael Concepcion, Las Vegas, NV, USA
4. August 15, Bernabe Concepcion (PHL) vs. [...]

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