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Gaballo tackles 'Baby Pacquiao' Payano for WBA title August 1
Unbeaten GenSan prospect Reymart Gaballo hopes another victory will give him a world title crack
Yanong bows to Gamez by knockout in 1st round
Just two weeks after his Las Vegas romp, Reymond Yanong falls early to American Genaro Gamez
Bernaldez yields to towering Bell
Philippine bet Mark Bernaldez can’t quite land a shot against 6-foot American Albert Bell in their lightweight bout in Las Vegas
Bernaldez seeks 3rd straight hit for Pinoys when he battles Bell
GenSan pride Mark Bernaldez tries to extend the Filipino boxers' winning streak in Las Vegas
MovePH webinar: How fact-checking is done in investigative reporting
Join MovePH's webinar on fact checking and investigative reporting happening on Friday, July 3, at 4 pm via Zoom
Yanong beats Burns, makes it 2 straight for Pinoy boxers
Filipino boxers stay on a roll in Las Vegas as Reymond Yanong outlasts American Clay Burns
Study shows news media still reliable source amid COVID-19 'infodemic'
All sources of information – from media to politicians to social media platforms – should work together to better inform the public about the coronavirus, says the lead author of a Reuters Institute study done in 6 countries
Asian fact-checkers deal with sensitivity, silencing of critics during pandemic
At the conference Global Fact 7, fact-checkers from the region tackle the country-specific challenges they've encountered while fact-checking in the time of coronavirus
Beyond 'false' labels, experts call for broader access to fact-checking tools
Experts urge companies and platforms to provide more support in enabling people to fact-check on their own
Fact checking, free press critical amid pandemic – U.N. communications chief
The deliberate spread of misinformation is putting lives at risk, says United Nations Undersecretary General for Global Communications Melissa Fleming at the opening of the Global Fact 7 conference
Magramo-Nakatani title clash to push through in August, KO likely
Both Giemel Magramo and Junto Nakatani are knockout specialists and fired up to stop one another for the vacant WBO flyweight crown
Bernaldez tries to trace Plania's route in battle vs unbeaten Bell
Another General Santos City boxer aims for an upset as Mark Bernaldez takes on towering American Albert Bell in Las Vegas
Global Fact 7 virtually tackles the state of fact-checking
The fact checking conference will have a free public track from June 22 to June 26, 2020
Plania stuns Greer with 2 knockdowns
GenSan pride Mike Plania upsets American Joshua Greer, clearing the route for Filipino boxers’ return to the international arena
Plania battles Greer in Vegas, ushers return of Pinoy boxers
As boxing goes underway in Las Vegas, Mike Plania fights as an underdog to kick off the Filipinos’ international campaign
FALSE: Kadamay placard demanding regular salary for rallyists
The photo was altered and Kadamay did not make such a demand
Joshua-Fury showdown unlikely to be in UK, says promoter
'Everyone will talk about this fight taking place in the UK but it doesn't work like that,' promoter Eddie Hearn says of the all-British boxing blockbuster
FALSE: Risa Hontiveros quote supporting Maute Group
This claim has been debunked as early as 2017. Hontiveros did not make any statement in support of the Maute Group, which she tagged as terrorists.
Joshua, Fury 'agree deal' for all-British mega-bouts
Anthony Joshua wants to face fellow British champion Tyson Fury to determine the undisputed king of the heavyweight scene in 2021
Stevenson dominates as boxing returns to Las Vegas
'It's a different atmosphere,' says Shakur Stevenson after the unbeaten American won boxing's first major fight card since the start of the pandemic
FALSE: Robredo quote on 'social distancing' during basketball
Robredo did not say this quote, and the graphic was manipulated from a GMA News quote card
'Greatest of all-time': Nunes makes history in UFC 250
Amanda Nunes retains her featherweight title, making her the first fighter in UFC history to defend two titles in different weight classes
Spencer remains unfazed ahead of UFC 250
Felicia Spencer may be the underdog, but she’s far from intimidated going up against two-division UFC champion Amanda Nunes
Paras, Rivero to raise funds for bail of arrested Cebu activists
UP Fighting Maroons star Kobe Paras lauds the activists for 'standing up for what is right'
Pacquiao against Crawford likely in Bahrain, says Arum
Bahrain may be the fight venue for the planned welterweight unification bout between Manny Pacquiao and Terence Crawford
Plania faces Greer, becomes first Filipino to fight amid pandemic
Mike Plania heads back to the ring to battle American Joshua Greer behind closed doors in Las Vegas on June 16
Heredia rejoins Casimero for unification vs Inoue
Renowned Mexican strength coach Memo Heredia joins Johnriel Casimero’s training camp, signaling a possible bout
Nunes, Spencer headline UFC 250
Amanda Nunes is set to defend her women's featherweight title against Felicia Spencer
[PODCAST] At the Buzzer: What does it take to become a UAAP parent?
Host Naveen Ganglani catches up with Bert Gomez de Liaño, who pulls the curtain on what it takes to be a parent to UP basketball stars Juan and Javi
Team Ancajas hopes to fly to Vegas in June
As US boxing mulls return, Jerwin Ancajas stays ready for his thrice-postponed title duel
Gomez de Liaño dad hopes Juan, Javi return to UAAP
Bert Gomez de Liaño wants to see his 3 sons play together for the UP Fighting Maroons
UFC star Henry Cejudo ready for life after retirement
Immediately after defending his UFC title, Henry Cejudo retires, saying he wants to leave the sport on top
Danny Garcia says he's fighting Pacquiao or Spence in September
Two-division world champion Danny Garcia wants Manny Pacquiao next, just a day after Mikey Garcia said the same
Garcias focus on Pacquiao as Mikey's next opponent
Manny Pacquiao is ’not as big’ as other welterweights, says the family of four-division world champion Mikey Garcia
Arum leans on power broker to clinch Pacquiao-Crawford Middle East clash
Finding the most suitable deal and location for the Manny Pacquiao-Terence Crawford fight remains in the works
Gaethje 'can't wait' to face Khabib
After pulling off an upset over Tony Ferguson, Justin Gaethje aims for a match against reigning UFC lightweight titlist Khabib Nurmagomedov
UP Fighting Maroons cheer on frontliners in video call
Thanks to the UP men's basketball team, the frontliners feel refreshed and inspired to continue doing their work
Dominick Cruz in top shape for much-awaited UFC comeback
After almost 4 years, Dominick Cruz returns to the octagon for a shot at the UFC bantamweight belt he previously held
UFC returns despite fighter testing positive for coronavirus
Although Ronaldo 'Jacare' Souza will not fight after testing positive for coronavirus, the other 11 bouts of UFC 249 will push through
Joshua bout may not be behind closed doors – promoter
World champion Anthony Joshua's heavyweight title defense may be moved to the Middle East where an audience would possibly be allowed
Ancajas' 9th title defense in limbo
'We have to be hesitant when we talk about foreign fighters coming here,' admits Top Rank boss Bob Arum
Casimero unification bout with Inoue off, Arum plans new fight for Filipino
Even the backup plan for Johnriel Casimero’s anticipated fight against unbeaten Japanese Naoya Inoue won’t happen
Pacquiao-Crawford possible outside the US, says Arum
Foreign countries interested to hold the planned unification bout between Manny Pacquiao and Terence Crawford must be ready to pay a hefty 'site fee'
Casimero continues daily grind with motivation from Gibbons
Johnriel Casimero hopes his career-defining fight with unbeaten Japanese Naoya Inoue will happen within the next 3 months
East vs West: ONE Championship pitches head-to-head with UFC’s best
'I think it would be phenomenal… I’d love to see world champions versus world champions,' says ONE chief Chatri Sityodtong
UFC scraps California event on tribal land
The mixed martial arts organization had planned to hold UFC 249 without fans at an undisclosed location, but it decided to postpone the event
UFC to beat virus lockdown with event on tribal land
Organizers remain determined to stage UFC fight cards, insisting that the circuit can continue safely without spectators
Fury-Wilder rematch postponed by virus pandemic
As the sporting world remains on a standstill, postponing the showdown between heavyweight stars Tyson Fury and Deontay Wilder is the only sensible option
Donaire’s challenge to Oubaali still pushing through on May 16
Nonito Donaire’s bid to claim another world crown versus unbeaten French Nordine Oubaali remains a go, for now
UFC postpones next 3 events after virus clampdown
UFC attempts to relocate its next 3 events, but ends up postponing them due to the coronavirus pandemic
