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Powcast Boxing Daily: Miel Fajardo’s IBF Title Shot Gets Its Referee and Judges
AI-generated image Miel Fajardo’s world title challenge in Tokyo has an officiating crew, and the card gives Philippine boxing two shots at a world belt in one afternoon. Ryan Garcia has put a date on his claim of a Floyd Mayweather fight, while the Tyson Fury and Anthony Joshua card has added two bouts. 1. Fajardo’s world title shot gets its referee and judges Nick Giongco of the Daily Tribune reports that the IBF has assigned Japan’s Koji Tanaka to referee Miel Fajardo’s mandatory flyweight challenge against champion Masamichi Yabuki on November 26 in Tokyo. The reported judges are Takeru Okaniwa of Japan, Carl Zappia of Australia and Gil Co of the Philippines. Giongco also reports that Japan Boxing Commission secretary general Tsuyoshi Yasukochi will supervise and that Fajardo’s team plans to fly out November 20. The bout itself is on the official Ohashi card. As our earlier boxing schedule noted , Fajardo shares the bill with another Filipino world title challeng... ... See more
Powcast Basketball Daily: Scottie Thompson Helps Ginebra Survive Game 5 | 4 Stories to Know
AI-generated image Ginebra found its answer with the season on the line, turning a dangerous deficit into a decisive finish against San Miguel. Kai Sotto’s expected Gilas return and fresh winning performances from Stephen Curry and Luka Doncic give today’s basketball picture substance beyond the final scores. 1. Thompson and Murphy turn Ginebra’s survival test into a semifinal berth Barangay Ginebra defeated San Miguel, 110 to 94, in Game 5 of their Governors’ Cup quarterfinal on November 10 at Ynares Center, Antipolo. Bea Micaller’s GMA report identifies the decisive stretch: a 28 to 2 run spanning the third and fourth quarters broke San Miguel’s hold on the game. Jordan Murphy supplied 31 points and 11 rebounds; Scottie Thompson added 29 points, eight rebounds and five steals. Ginebra advances to face TNT after winning the series, three games to two. That supplies the response sought in our earlier assessment of Murphy’s Game 5 assignment . Powcast analysis: Murphy delivered mo... ... See more
Powcast Boxing Daily: Pacquiao Return Target Emerges, but No Opponent Is Booked
AI-generated image Manny Pacquiao’s camp is discussing another return window, while Canelo Alvarez’s trainer is considering a new championship target. For Filipino fans, the immediate calendar also contains a domestic comeback and a substantial run of overseas assignments. 1. Pacquiao’s camp names a window, not a completed fight Sean Gibbons hopes to see Manny Pacquiao back in December or January, according to Tom Eaton’s November 10 Boxing News report , which attributes the comments to an ESNEWS interview. Gibbons described active discussions and suggested one return bout before pursuing larger opportunities. He mentioned Conor Benn, Floyd Mayweather, Ryan Garcia, Conor McGregor and Paulie Malignaggi as possibilities beyond that initial outing. None of those names comes with a verified agreement, venue or exact date in the report. The distinction matters after our earlier coverage of Pacquiao’s stalled Cardiff proposal . Powcast analysis: the useful development is the camp’s... ... See more
Powcast Basketball Daily: Austin Reaves Scores 43 as Lakers Roll On | 5 Stories to Know
AI-generated image Austin Reaves delivered the scoring response the Lakers needed with Luka Doncic unavailable. Philippine basketball has its own urgent questions, from Ateneo’s coaching suspension to Gilas preparation and the PBA’s long offseason. 1. Reaves gives the Lakers a winning answer without Luka Austin Reaves scored 43 points as Los Angeles beat Detroit, 121 to 116, on November 8 in the United States, November 9 in Manila. Doncic missed the game with lower back tightness, according to Field Level Media’s report carried by Reuters . The victory extended the Lakers’ winning streak to five and improved their record to nine wins and two losses. The NBA’s performance summary confirms that Reaves made 14 of 27 shots and all 11 free throws, adding five rebounds and four assists. Walker Kessler supplied 12 points and 16 rebounds. Powcast analysis: this was a meaningful response to an absent primary scorer. Reaves converted the larger responsibility into efficient production, whi... ... See more
Powcast Boxing Daily: Taduran Explains Moreno Test as Baumgardner Takes IBF Lightweight Crown
AI-generated image Pedro Taduran has explained why his latest title defense went the distance, while Alycia Baumgardner has turned a move up in weight into another world championship. The confirmed Texas results also sharpen the distinction between a title already won and a unification still to be negotiated. 1. Taduran wanted a knockout, but Moreno made him keep working Pedro Taduran says Brandon Moreno’s movement frustrated his attempts to finish their IBF minimumweight title fight. In Nick Giongco’s Daily Tribune report published at 1:26 a.m. on November 10, the Filipino champion said he pressed for a stoppage in the final three rounds but could not keep the Spaniard in exchanges. Taduran also acknowledged that Moreno was trying to win, despite his evasive approach. Those comments are the fresh development following yesterday’s coverage of Taduran’s unanimous decision . Powcast analysis: Taduran’s belief that he could have stopped a more willing opponent is his assessment, not... ... See more
Five Months Without PBA Basketball? The Sacrifice for Gilas and Why the League Cannot Afford to Disappear
The PBA is making a major sacrifice to support Gilas Pilipinas, but could the extended break end up hurting the very league that helps keep Philippine basketball alive? The Philippine Basketball Association is facing an interesting dilemma. On one hand, it wants to give Gilas Pilipinas the best possible opportunity to succeed internationally. On the other, the league must protect its own players, teams, sponsors and, most importantly, its fans. With the PBA reportedly targeting March 7, 2027, for the opening of Season 51, some teams could face approximately four to five months without official competition, depending on when their current campaign ends. That's a very long time for a professional basketball league, especially one that has been working hard to regain its popularity and attract a younger generation of fans. Now, don't get me wrong. I'm all for supporting Gilas Pilipinas. When the Philippines competes internationally, we all want our national team to succeed. Bu... ... See more
Powcast Basketball Daily: Ginebra’s Jordan Murphy Faces the Game 5 Test | 4 Stories to Know
AI-generated image Jordan Murphy’s scoring role is under the microscope as Ginebra prepares for its quarterfinal decider against San Miguel. Sunday’s UAAP results tightened the race behind UP, while Jalen Brunson helped New York take another step out of its slow start. 1. Latest Powcast update puts Murphy’s offensive role under scrutiny Powcast Sports’ latest basketball upload, published November 8 Philippine time, asks whether Barangay Ginebra is getting enough offense from Jordan Murphy before Game 5 against San Miguel. Its published description calls for the import to score more assertively. That is Pow’s assessment of his role, rather than a confirmed explanation for Ginebra’s losses. The deciding game has not been played. The useful background is specific. Murphy had 16 points and 22 rebounds in Ginebra’s 108 to 102 Game 4 defeat on November 6, according to GMA News, with RealGM’s game log corroborating those totals. RealGM lists him shooting seven of 17 from the field and tw... ... See more
Powcast Boxing Daily: Pedro Taduran Retains IBF Title as Moreno Suffers First Defeat
AI-generated image Pedro Taduran has protected the Philippines’ remaining men’s world title with another successful overseas defense. A busy Albuquerque card also produced a decisive flyweight result, while the next wave of Filipino away assignments is already taking shape. 1. Taduran keeps his IBF crown, but the scorecards tell different stories Pedro Taduran defeated Spain’s Brandon Moreno by unanimous decision over 12 rounds at Kiva Auditorium in Albuquerque, New Mexico, on November 7 local time, November 8 in the Philippines. GMA News and Philstar reported scores of 115–113, 115–113 and 120–108. The Filipino southpaw improved to 21–4–1 with 14 knockouts; Moreno suffered his first professional defeat and fell to 16–1. This was the fourth successful defense of Taduran’s second IBF minimumweight reign, a substantive step beyond yesterday’s weigh-in update. The Philippine reports describe Taduran applying pressure and combinations while Moreno found clean counters and tried to mai... ... See more
Can 38-Year-Old Steph Curry Really Carry the Warriors to Another Title?
Is Stephen Curry defying Father Time, or are the Golden State Warriors walking on dangerous thin ice? In another masterclass at Chase Center, Steph Curry exploded for 41 points—including 5 triples and a flawless 10-of-10 from the charity stripe—to power Golden State to a thrilling 126-119 overtime victory over the Orlando Magic. The win extends the Warriors' surge to seven straight victories, pushing their record to 5-2 in games Curry has suited up and marking his 16th career 40-point outing after age 35, officially surpassing LeBron James for the most in NBA history. Yet beneath the roar of Dub Nation and the flurry of fourth-quarter theatrics, a critical dilemma hangs over Steve Kerr and the front office: how sustainable is relying on a 38-year-old superstar to bail out roster flaws night after night? Curry's 41-Point Clinic vs. Orlando Curry delivered in vintage Chef fashion when Golden State needed him most: * Counting Stats: 41 points (13-of-19 FG, 5-of... ... See more
Is 53 Points Enough? Luka Doncic Matches Kobe Bryant Feat as Lakers Walk High-Wire Act
Luka Magic has officially taken over Hollywood, but at what physical cost? In an electric NBA Cup group stage battle, Luka Doncic dropped an unreal 53-piece to drag the Los Angeles Lakers to a 124-118 victory over the Portland Trail Blazers. The performance equaled a historic franchise scoring streak once held by Kobe Bryant, pushing Doncic's league-leading scoring average to a staggering 38.3 points per contest while keeping LA rolling at 6-2. Yet behind the standing ovations and arena fireworks, a familiar tension is brewing across Laker Nation: can this roster structure survive an entire season relying solely on Luka to perform miracles every 48 minutes? The Numbers Behind the 53-Point Masterpiece Doncic was in complete control of the floor from opening tip to the closing seconds against Portland: * Points: 53 (17-of-33 FG, 5-of-15 3PT, 14-of-18 FT) * Rebounds & Playmaking: 5 rebounds, 5 assists, 1 steal in 38 heavy minutes * Clutch Closer: Knocke... ... See more
UP Fighting Maroons Sweep Season Rivalry vs. Ateneo to Clinch UAAP Final Four Berth Plus Video of Commotions after the game
The University of the Philippines Fighting Maroons became the first team to officially secure a semifinal seat in UAAP Season 89 on Saturday evening, grinding out an 82–74 victory over archrival Ateneo Blue Eagles at the Smart Araneta Coliseum. Rey Remogat and Veejay Pre orchestrated a poised fourth-quarter closeout, turning back a furious 14–4 Ateneo run fueled by rookie sensations Jared Bahay and Kieffer Alas. The victory improves Goldwin Monteverde’s Fighting Maroons to a tournament-leading 9–2 slate, securing their seventh consecutive Final Four appearance while sweeping the elimination-round "Battle of Katipunan" series. Tensions flared after the final buzzer, prompting Ateneo coach Louie Alas to issue a formal post-game apology for an emotional confrontation with officials regarding technical foul calls. ... See more
Powcast Basketball Daily: Luka Doncic Scores 53 as Lakers Win Again | 4 Stories to Know
AI-generated image. Luka Doncic’s latest scoring eruption has pushed his early season average past 40 points, while UP has secured another trip to the UAAP Final Four. LeBron James had a difficult Cleveland return, and Powcast’s latest Ginebra versus San Miguel preview puts the deciding game back under the microscope. 1. Luka’s 53 puts the Lakers’ scoring engine in historic territory Luka Doncic scored a season high 53 points as the Lakers defeated Portland, 124 to 118, on November 6 in Los Angeles, November 7 in Manila. Ben Golliver’s ESPN report, carried by ABC7 on November 7, puts Doncic at 40.1 points per game through his first nine appearances. His 361 points across those games trail only Wilt Chamberlain’s corresponding totals in the seasons identified by ESPN Research. The performance also made Doncic the fourth Laker to score at least 40 in four consecutive regular season games, joining George Mikan, Elgin Baylor and Kobe Bryant. The important context is the sample size: a... ... See more
Lomachenko Is Coming Back: Return to 130 Pounds Targets Unfinished Undisputed Dream
Vasiliy Lomachenko walked away from boxing as a world champion. Now he is coming back for the achievement that still escaped him: becoming undisputed. The three-division world champion and two-time Olympic gold medalist has ended his retirement and signed a multi-year co-promotional agreement with Top Rank through his newly established Loma Power Promotions , according to the announcement. His return is planned for early 2027 at super featherweight , where he intends to pursue the division’s biggest fights. An opponent, exact date and venue were not specified. For a fighter who has already accomplished so much, the motivation is clear: there is still unfinished business. Retirement ends, the undisputed chase resumes Lomachenko announced his retirement in June 2025 after a professional career that produced world championships at featherweight, super featherweight and lightweight. Instead of resuming his campaign at 135 pounds, he is returning to the 130-pound division , where he p... ... See more
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Devin Haney vs. Liam Paro: Two Belts, One Homecoming—and an Australian Ready to Spoil It
Devin Haney went to Australia and took the belts. Now an Australian champion is coming to his backyard with the same intention. Haney will face Liam Paro in a WBO–IBF welterweight unification on December 19 at Chase Center in San Francisco , according to the event announcement. For Haney, it is another opportunity to build his championship legacy at home. For Paro, it is a chance to remind boxing fans that winning in another champion’s territory is something he has already done. Two champions. Two belts. And another significant step toward becoming undisputed at 147 pounds. Haney brings the résumé and home advantage Haney enters with a 33-0 record and 15 knockouts , having captured world championships across three weight divisions. His championship journey includes consecutive victories over George Kambosos Jr. in Australia in 2022, followed by a decision win over Vasiliy Lomachenko in May 2023. That December, he dominated Regis Prograis at Chase Center to become a two-division champio... ... See more
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