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Pacquiao hands Thurman first defeat, wins WBA title
Pacquiao and Thurman in last Saturday’s encounter. Filipino champion, Manny Pacquiao has handed former WBA Super World welterweight champion, Keith Thurman his first career defeat. Pacquiao defeated Thurman by a 12 round split decision on Saturday night at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas, Nevada, to take the WBA crown.…
Read More »AFCON 2019: Super Eagles defeat Tunisia, win bronze
The Super Eagles of Nigeria celebrating one of their goals at the ongoing 2019 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON). The Super Eagles of Nigeria on Wednesday night won the bronze medal after defeating the Carthage Eagles of Tunisia to emerge third place at the ongoing 2019 African Cup of Nations…
Read More »ï»¿SESC plans big for Super Eagles in Egypt 2019
Prince Vincent Okumagba, President, Super Eagles Supporters Club. By Amechi Obiakpu As the Super Eagles of Nigeria prepares to fly the nation’s flag in this year’s Nations Cup in Egypt, the Super Eagles Supporters Club (SESC) said that it is planning to storm the North African country with a strong…
Read More »ï»¿Champions League: Man City may lose place to Arsenal
There are indications that English Premier League (EPL) champions Manchester City might lose their UEFA Champions League spot over alleged breach of Financial Fair Play (FFP). UK Sun reported that, with this development, Arsenal are likely be handed a Champions League lifeline if the ban finally comes from the Europe’s…
Read More »Boxing legend, George Foreman losses daughter Freeda
Former boxing champion, George Foreman’s daughter Freeda Foreman has been found dead at her Texas home. Freeda,42, who was also a boxer having followed her ring legend dad into the fistic sport and won her first five professional fights. Freeda, 42, was found dead at her home near Houston, Texas,…
Read More »Pacquiao retains title, defeats Adrian Broner in a unanimous decision
WBA World welterweight champion, Manny Pacquiao (61-7-2, 39 KOs) defeated Adrian Broner (33-4-1, 24 KOs)  last Saturday Night to retain his title. Pacquiao defeated Broner in a 12 round unanimous decision at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas, Nevada. The scores were 117-111, 116-112 and 116-112. The judges’ scores were…
Read More »Title bout: Pacquiao, Broner put their skills to the test Saturday
Following a successful weigh- in Friday, Manny Pacquiao (60-7-2, 39 KOs) and Adrien Broner (33-3-1, 24 KOs) will square up for a title fight at 146 pounds Saturday night at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas, Nevada. If Pacquiao brings the kind of punching power and intensity that he did…
Read More »Runners collect kits for Lagos City Marathon
More than 50,000 runners have so far collected kits ahead the Access Bank Lagos City Marathon slated to hold February 2, 2019. Former international and General Manager of the Access Bank Lagos City Marathon, Yussuf Ali said more kits are still being handed out to participants in the Teslim Balogun…
Read More »Dillian Whyte knocks-out Dereck Chisora in grudge match
Dillian Whyte left boxing fans with no doubt as to who the better fighter is between him and Dereck Chisora in their grudge match Saturday night. Whyte (25-1, 18 KOs) stopped Chisora (29-9, 21 KOs) stopped with an 11th round scary-looking knockout on Sky Box Office at the O2 Arena…
Read More »Boxer in coma three weeks after KO
Following his 11th round knockout, Adonis Stevenson remains in a coma three weeks after title fight with mandatory challenger Oleksander Gvozdyk on December 1, in Quebec City, Canada. According to ESPN.com, Stevenson, 41, is still on mechanical respiration to assist him with breathing following brain surgery on the night of…
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