I’m no sexist but when it comes to sports, the men dominate. Take the PBA or NBA; the Azkals or Lionel Messi. There’s F1 racing, Cesafi basketball, Michael Phelps, ALA Boxing, LeBron and Steph, Gilas Pilipinas and Donnie Nietes. The one sport where the women prevail? Volleyball. Last Saturday, Jasmin, Jana and I were witnesses… Continue reading Women rule
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Aldeguer looks ahead to 2017 and beyond
Michael Aldeguer (center) receiving the award in the 2009 Cebu Sports Awards with (from left) Jun Migallen, John Pages, Manny Pacquiao, Jingo Quijano and Raffy Osumo Pinoy Pride has become too big a show for the true boxing fans in the provinces, said Michael Pastrano Aldeguer, the president and CEO of ALA Promotions. That’s quite… Continue reading Aldeguer looks ahead to 2017 and beyond
Michael Aldeguer looks back at 2016
Of the three sons of Antonio and Lou Aldeguer, it’s the middle child Michael who took after his dad in pursuing a life that’s dedicated to sports. As president of ALA Promotions, Michael has been an aggressor. If he were a boxer, he’s not a counterpuncher but one who’s offense-minded, always moving forward, jabbing and… Continue reading Michael Aldeguer looks back at 2016
Nietes: The Pride of PP-XXV
A dozen years ago, when Donnie Nietes arrived in Cebu from Negros Occidental, he was only 19. He had studied elementary in the town of Murcia, 20 minutes away from Bacolod — the city where he finished high school in Brgy. Granada. “My uncle Adin Nietes was then the chief cook at the ALA Boxing… Continue reading Nietes: The Pride of PP-XXV
Lunch with Donnie Nietes
The WBO world boxing champion likes to bike. He owns four types of folding bikes. One that’s 16 inches (the wheel); he has two more, 20 and 26 inches. But his favorite: a very small 10-inch (wheel) folding bike. “We bike from Cebu City,” he said, “all the way south to Barili then up north… Continue reading Lunch with Donnie Nietes
Cebu is a sports island
To all visitors and balikbayans, maayong pag-abot sa Cebu! Welcome to the Land of Sports. In our city and province, sports is a major influence. Through the years, Cebu has played hosts to some of the biggest events of our nation. Davis Cup tennis. Antonio L. Aldeguer (ALA) Promotions boxing. Ironman triathlon. Dancesport championships. The… Continue reading Cebu is a sports island
URCC Cebu 7: Bakbakan na!
MMA champ Eduard Folayang with Alvin Aguilar and Renault Lao (Photo: www.urccmma.com) If you think boxing is bloody, watch mixed martial arts (MMA). With its ruthlessness and savagery, it makes boxing look like a ballet recital. I watched last Friday. It was my first. Sure, boxing is noisy and full of energy—but you ought to… Continue reading URCC Cebu 7: Bakbakan na!
Boom Boom
Cebuano boxing aficionados often complain about the slew of nobodies the ALA boxers face each time they fight at the Waterfront Lahug. A First Round knockout. An easy Round 2 TKO. A lopsided, unanimous decision. Not this weekend. Boom Boom Bautista, the most famous boxer representing Cebu and the ALA Boxing Gym, has lost only… Continue reading Boom Boom
The Furious, The Flash, The King Cobra
If Chris Aldeguer—whose brother is ALA Boxing Promotions President Michael and whose dad is Antonio Lopez Aldeguer—sends you a text message at 11:58 a.m. saying, “(It’s) one of the best fights I’ve ever seen,” then you ought to sit down and watch. Chris, you see, has witnessed a torrent of fights, both inside their Talamban-based… Continue reading The Furious, The Flash, The King Cobra
The 26th SAC-SMC All-Cebu Sports Awards
Seated (from left): Donnie Nietes, Edito Villamor, John Pages, Dennis Cañete, Chad Cañares; standing: Rey Bautista, Z Gorres, AJ Banal and Michael Domingo Gerry Peñalosa. Donnie Nietes. Niño Ramirez. Eric Llanto. The UV Green Lancers. Maritess Bitbit. Sally Mae Siso. Niño Surban. Antonio Gabica. Kelly Williams. You know these names. You’ve read about them before.… Continue reading The 26th SAC-SMC All-Cebu Sports Awards