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Knockout targets history at WBC convention clash
Sports, Wasim Mather, Published on 03/10/2025
» The Venezuelan and Thai professional boxing storyline continues as Knockout CPF (Thammanoon Niyomtrong, 28-1, 11 KOs) looks to become a two-weight world champion when he takes on WBC 108lb champion Carlos Canizales (28-3-1, 20 KOs).
Petchmanee out to silence the doubts in Venezuela
Sports, Wasim Mather, Published on 11/07/2025
» I made my way to Pathum Thani to spend the afternoon with WBC light flyweight champion Panya Pradrabsri, also known as Petchmanee CPF. The 46-fight veteran is in the final stretch of training for his upcoming rematch in Caracas, Venezuela -- a fight that may define his legacy.
Laker loot! Mavericks trade future for fragile AD
Sports, Dave Wiggins, Published on 19/02/2025
» NBA history was made in the controversial trade that saw the Dallas Mavericks ship Luka Doncic to the Los Angeles Lakers for Anthony Davis. Never before had there been such a superstar-for-superstar swap.
Coote videos could have bad ramifications for refs
Sports, Nobby Piles, Published on 16/11/2024
» Making the news this week for all the wrong reasons has been Premier League referee David Coote who was suspended after a video surfaced of him appearing to make disparaging comments about former Liverpool manager Juergen Klopp.
Jutamas lights up a dull day in ring
Sports, Published on 29/07/2024
» Paris: Jutamas Jitpong was the only Thai boxer who won a first round bout on Saturday at the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris as Weerapon Jongjoho and Thananya Somnuek both fell at the first hurdle.
It's a stable season for managers
Sports, Nobby Piles, Published on 08/06/2024
» One of the more intriguing aspects of the recently concluded Premier League action is that there were only three managerial changes during the entire season. This was in sharp contrast to the previous season which proved to be a merry-go-round with only nine of the top-flight teams keeping the manager they had started with.
Saemapetch faces Carrillo in likely world title eliminator
Sports, Published on 05/05/2024
» Saemapetch Fairtex has the chance to grab a second crack at the ONE bantamweight Muay Thai world title at ONE Fight Night 23: Buntan v Meksen on July 6.
Soft penalties put English Premier League referees on the spot
Sports, Nobby Piles, Published on 06/04/2024
» Last weekend there were some very contentious penalty decisions given in the English Premier League. That's nothing new of course, but it's becoming a regular occurrence and makes one wonder if the authorities should take a long hard look at the rules. There are also feelings that VAR could be better utilised.
Chinese hope to lay a marker
Sports, Published on 23/09/2023
» HANGZHOU: After a year's delay due to Covid-19, the 19th Asian Games officially open on Saturday with hosts China eager to lift a country mired in economic gloom and athletes hoping to lay a marker before next year's Paris Olympics.
Pressure mounts on EPL refs after introduction of new rules
Sports, Nobby Piles, Published on 02/09/2023
» There has recently been lively debate on the standard of refereeing in the Premier League this season.