Defending champion Kamahalan reigned supreme over hapless Yaris X 21-6 on the 9th week of the ongoing Unified Filipino Tenpin Bowlers of Riyadh (UFTBR)-Etihad Airways Tuesday Bowling League at the Universal Bowling Center (UBC).
Kamahalan soared to the second position of the team standings and captured the Team of the Week award. Leading the relentless attack was Edwin Atienza with a series of 880 with support from Bembol Velasco (856), Prince Mohammed Al-Saud (776), Lulu Quejada (728), CelisViloria (451) and Fhel Ramos (428).
League leader NBA kept pace with Kamahalan by trouncing Habagat 18-10. Highlighting NBA’s win was ace bowler Ronald Bautista who once again delivered a perfect 300 game.
In other matches, Vinnell Arabia defeated Thrill Seekers 13-11, Unica won over Ayaw Na 20-10, Mandirigma narrowly beat SABB Advance 11-10, SACO Bolts outbowled Pin Hitters 17-8 and Lane Cruisers cruised past Pin Pals 14-6.
Ryan Iñigo of NDV bagged the Bowler of the Week award in Group 1 with a series of 933 and Phines Pingol of Yaris X in Group 2 with 721.
Ronald Bautista increased his lead in the MVP race Group 1 with an average of 223.65 followed by Arnold Jesena (214.5) and Ernee Noto (213.05). In the Group 2 MVP race, Iñigo now leads with an average of 198.67 followed by Ferdie Dela Rosa (189.33) and Shawn Rickettat third (188.92).
The league’s main sponsor is Etihad Airways, the national airlines of UAE and one of the fastest growing airlines in the Middle East which will offer 3 return tickets in Coral Economy Class, 2 for Manila and 1 for any Etihad Airways online destination to top individual achievers at the end of the league.
Iñigo, Aril Masters champs in UFTBR Goodwill Games
Ryan Iñigo and Irene Aril captured the men’s and ladies Masters title respectively in the UFTBR Goodwill Games recently.
Novice bowler Iñigo bested four rated bowlers on his way to the crown namely Fernie Ballano, who settled for 1st runner-up position, Ed Cruz (2nd runner-up), Edgar Badeo (3rd runner-up) and Andro Tismo (4th runner-up).
Nina De Vera the youngest competitor took the 1st runner-up plum in ladies Masters event with Lani Dela Cruz at 2nd runner-up.
SABB Takaful Tenpin Wizards (Arnold Jesena, Jess Ambon, Ric Urrutia Jr and Atoi Ramos) bagged the team event title followed by SMURF Pinstrikers (Mario Velasquez, Edgar Badeo, JojoPaciano, Clem Ojeda) at second, Team NDV (Nelson De Vera, Earl De Vera, Ryan Inigo, Art Yukong) third, Ilocano Boys (Buddy Balisi, Doy del Moral, Fhel Ramos, Rico Feria) fourth, and House of Donuts (Ernee Noto, Joe Garrido, Celis Viloria, Stephen Solomon) fifth.
Bandar Al Marshad took home the men’s singles event title with Ballano and Doy del Moral at second and third, with Fe Agbisit bagging the ladies singles title followed by Aril and De Vera.
The doubles crown went to the tandem Arnold Quindara and Dennis Gabriel with Noto and Viloria at second Leo Mabunga and Boy Mirando at third.
The men’s all events winner was Ambon followed by Quindara and Noto while the ladies all events title went to De Vera, followed by Aril and Agbisit.
Noto, UFRBR chairman, would like to thank all the event sponsors namely Ayed Alshamrani of ASC Adwaa Al-Sheehab Company for Communication Ltd., Al Safi Danone, Gandour, Yaris X, SACO, Fathi Abdulaziz, House of Donuts and McDonald’s and all the working committee members for their support and assistance.
Kamahalan too hot for Yaris X in Etihad League
Kamahalan too hot for Yaris X in Etihad League
Mayweather to fight Pacquiao in Las Vegas in September
- Manny Pacquiao: ‘Floyd and I gave the world what remains the biggest fight in boxing history. The fans have waited long enough — they deserve this rematch’
- Mayweather beat Pacquiao in their money-spinning 2015 ‘Fight of the Century,’ which generated a record 4.6 million pay-per-view buys but largely failed to live up to the hype
LOS ANGELES: Floyd Mayweather and Manny Pacquiao will meet in a long-awaited rematch of the highest-grossing clash in boxing history this September at the Sphere in Las Vegas, Netflix announced Monday.
The bout between two of boxing’s biggest names — who famously fought a blockbuster clash in 2015, and are now both in their late forties — comes days after Mayweather announced he is coming out of retirement.
It will be broadcast live September 19 on Netflix, as the global streaming platform increasingly moves into live sports with glitzy one-off events.
“Floyd and I gave the world what remains the biggest fight in boxing history. The fans have waited long enough — they deserve this rematch,” said Pacquiao, 47, in a joint statement.
Mayweather beat fellow welterweight Pacquiao in their money-spinning 2015 “Fight of the Century,” which generated a record 4.6 million pay-per-view buys but largely failed to live up to the hype.
Mayweather is believed to have earned an estimated $300 million from the unanimous points victory over the Filipino icon, which remains the most lucrative fight in history and generated more than $600 million revenue.
Former multi-weight world champion Mayweather retired from boxing in 2017, unbeaten in 50 bouts, though he has continued to fight in exhibitions since, including an upcoming clash this spring with Mike Tyson.
Pacquaio, also a multiple world champion, retired for a four-year period from 2021 in which he unsuccessfully ran for the Philippine presidency. He came out of retirement last year.
‘One loss’
Rumors of a Mayweather-Pacquiao rematch have circulated for years, and speculation soared following Mayweather’s announcement last week that he would return to the professional arena this year.
“I already fought and beat Manny once. This time will be the same result,” said Mayweather, in the statement.
“I want Floyd to live with the one loss on his professional record and always remember who gave it to him,” said Pacquiao.
The clash will be the first-ever professional boxing match to take place at Sphere, a venue primarily used for concerts and films which opened in 2023 and features an immersive 160,000-square-foot wraparound screen on its curved interior walls.
It will be shown globally on Netflix, which boasts some 325 million subscribers.
The streamer has recently increased its sports offerings, with a super middleweight clash between Terence Crawford and Saul “Canelo” Alvarez in Las Vegas last September viewed by 41 million people.
It also aired divisive fights pitting YouTuber-turned-boxer Jake Paul against a 58-year-old Tyson in November 2024, and versus Anthony Joshua last December.
Both were criticized for proving to be lackluster contests, but drew enormous global attention.
‘Glory’
Nicknamed “Money,” former multi-weight world champion Mayweather was once the world’s highest-paid athlete. His last professional bout took place in 2017 against UFC star Conor McGregor.
The 48-year-old American has long been a controversial figure, often criticized for an overly defensive style, and accused by some of dodging the most dangerous opponents simply to embellish his record.
Mayweather has also spent time in prison for one of a string of domestic violence incidents.
Pacquaio known at home as “The National Fist” and more broadly as “PacMan,” is an eight-division world champion.
He is beloved in the Philippines for his rags-to-riches story, having dropped out of high school at 14, selling donuts on the roadside and working as a grocery stacker.
Pacquaio, having already served as a Philippines senator from 2016, retired for a four-year period from 2021 in which he tried and failed to win the country’s top political office.
The diminutive southpaw came out of retirement last year. He was held to a draw by Mario Barrios, putting his professional record at 62-8-3.
“As always, I dedicate this fight to my fellow Filipinos around the world and to bringing glory to the Philippines,” said Pacquiao.
