Fil-Am LA Rams fans gear up for Super Bowl 2019
Fans talk of growing up with the Rams, its former Fil-Am player Roman Gabriel, and the team’s love for Filipino lumpia After breaking a two-decade run of Los Angeles not…
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EDITOR’S Note: With Super Bowl LIII between the Los Angeles Rams and New England Patriots this upcoming Sunday, February 3, the Asian Journal is repurposing its handy guide to one…
Pacquiao returns home after Broner win, gives update on eye injury and home burglary
THE World Boxing Association (WBA) Welterweight reigning champion Manny Pacquiao returned home to the Philippines on Thursday, January 24 after his fight against American boxer Adrien Broner. The Filipino boxer…
Pacquiao ‘fine’ despite eye injury after win vs. Broner
MANNY Pacquiao’s camp on Monday, January 21, assured the public that the veteran boxer “is fine” after acquiring a reported career-threatening eye injury following his win against Adrien Broner on…
Pacquiao vs. Broner weight-in results
Boxers Manny Pacquiao and Adrien “The Problem” Broner had their weigh-ins on Friday afternoon, January 18 at the MGM Grand Garden Arena, a day before they face off on Saturday,…
In his return to Las Vegas, Pacquiao signals fight vs. Broner won’t be last
LAS VEGAS — There is no sign that Manny Pacquiao’s fight on Saturday, January 19 will be his last. In a sideline interview with reporters on Wednesday, January 16, the…
‘Boxing is my passion,’ says Pacquiao ahead of Broner fight
Filipino boxer turned senator comes out of two-year hiatus to defend welterweight world title Ahead of his upcoming fight on Saturday, January 19, Manny Pacquiao said he’s still as passionate…
10th annual Filipino Heritage Night held at LA Clippers with halftime performance, special celebrity basketball game
Apl.de.Ap, Manny Pacquiao among guests during celebration Filipino talent and the collective love for basketball were on full display yet again at the Staples Center on Tuesday, January 8, as…
Pacquiao, Mayweather shake hands at LA Clippers Filipino Heritage Night
LOS ANGELES — Past boxing opponents Manny Pacquiao and Floyd Mayweather had a chance encounter at the Staples Center on Tuesday night, January 8, as they sat across from each…
Fight vs Pacquiao still on despite Broner’s arrest
The fight for the World Boxing Association (WBA) welterweight title on January 19, 2019 between Filipino boxer Manny Pacquiao and American challenger Adrien Broner will still push through despite the…
Fil-Am high school student named final 2018 Seahawks Athlete of the Week
A FIL-AM high school student in Seattle, Washington has been named the final recipient of the 2018 Seahawks Athlete of the Week award which is given to student-athletes that display…
Pacquiao not interested in fighting McGregor
REIGNING World Boxing Association (WBA) welterweight champion Manny Pacquiao on Sunday, October 7, said that he has no interest in fighting Irish mixed martial artist Conor McGregor in a boxing…
Cubs’ Addison Russell suspended 40 games for domestic abuse allegations
Ex-wife of Fil-Am shortstop opens up to MLB investigators, speaks publicly for the first time since divorce filing On Wednesday, October 3, the Major League Baseball league suspended Chicago Cubs shortstop Addison…
Fil-Am footballer wins ‘Big Brother’
FILIPINO-American footballer Kaycee Clark was proclaimed the winner of the 20th season of reality TV show “Big Brother.” Winning via a 5-4 vote, Clark closely beat out fellow finalist/houseguest Tyler…
Lizette Cabrera, Sabrina Santamaria talk about their US Open journey
U.S. Open celebrates 50 years And just like that, the U.S. Open season is over, but not without hot issues and fanfare. This year, the Open celebrated its 50th birthday,…
Nietes vs Palicte fight ends in questionable split draw
The older and smaller Donnie ‘Ahas’ Nietes used his boxing craftiness to break down Aston Palicte who was on survival mode in the last round during their World Boxing Organization…
Nietes, Palicte hold media workout at Wildcard Gym in LA
Three division world champion Donnie ‘Ahas’ Nietes and Aston ‘Mighty’ Palicte held a workout for the media on Wednesday, August 29 at Freddie Roach’s Wildcard Gym in Los Angeles. The…
NBA permits Jordan Clarkson to play in Asian Games
Fil-Am point guard to join Team Philippines after delay in approval from the NBA The NBA decided on Tuesday, August 14 that Jordan Clarkson of the Cleveland Cavaliers may play…
10-year-old Fil-Am swimmer beats Michael Phelps’ record held for 23 years
Clark Kent “Superman” Apuada sets new record at Far Western Championships A young 10-year-old Fil-Am from Salinas, California may very well be on his way to becoming a future Olympic…
Kevin Belingon Dominates Martin Nguyen To Win One Interim Bantamweight World Championship
27 July 2018 – Manila, Philippines: The largest global sports media property in Asian history, ONE Championship™ (ONE), electrified the packed Mall of Asia Arena with another evening of authentic…
Kevin Belingon Happy to Inspire Hope in the Younger Generation
Being a martial artist recognized as one of the best in the world brings with it a lot of influence, perhaps even more so than athletes sometimes realize. The willingness…
Ringstar CEO and Boxing Promoter Scott Farrell Wants to Co-Promote Pacquiao’s Next Fight, If Pacquiao is Willing
26 JULY 2018 – SINGAPORE: Ringstar Boxing, Asia’s fastest growing sports media property, headed by its Founder & CEO Scott Farrell, has just announced his intention to co-produce Manny Pacquiao’s…
Kevin Belingon could enshrine PH as country with most title wins in ONE Championship
If making history as the first three-division world champion in mixed martial arts is what Martin Nguyen is after in his highly-anticipated encounter against Kevin Belingon, the Filipino spitfire could…
OFW Trestle Tan savors opportunity to resume pro career at ONE: PURSUIT OF POWER
After nearly two years of sitting on the sidelines, Filipino combatant Trestle Tan makes his return to the ONE Championship cage in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia on Friday, June 13. A…
Fil-Aussie Reece McLaren battles for validation as next flyweight title challenger
After notching two impressive victories in the span of five months, Reece “Lightning” McLaren has proven without a shadow of a doubt that he truly is the top contender in…
Filipina contender Gina Iniong sees perfection of craft with more importance
If she secures an impressive victory over former world title challenger Istela Nunes on Saturday, July 7, Filipina dynamo Gina “Conviction” Iniong might place herself on the verge of a…
Mercito Gesta captures NABO lightweight title via majority decision victory
Filipino boxer Mercito “No Mercy” Gesta (32-2-2, 17 KOs) on Thursday, June 14 captured the North American Boxing Organization (NABO) lightweight title against Roberto “Tito” Manzanarez (35-2, 28 KOs) via…
Flyweight title picture hangs in the balance for Danny Kingad in Macau
ONE: PINNACLE OF POWER in Macau, China on June 23 is one of the deepest cards from top to bottom offered by ONE Championship for its 24-event calendar this 2018….
‘No more fighting’: Mayweather says no to rematch with Pacquiao
Boxing champion Floyd Mayweather Jr. confirmed that there will be no rematch between him and fellow boxer Manny “Pacman” Pacquiao. Stylish and luxurious, he arrived at the Ninoy Aquino International…
Singapore is the best place to start again for Filipino hero Eduard Folayang
Former ONE Lightweight World Champion Eduard “Landslide” Folayang had a memorable trip to Singapore nearly two years ago when he hoisted an intricately-crafted hardware above his head in celebration after…