By Dyan Castillejo, ABS-CBN News February 2, 2012 SAN ANTONIO, Texas — Wilfredo “Papito” Vazquez Jr. trained five hard months for his upcoming world title fight against Filipino-American Nonito Donaire Jr. The Puerto Rican revealed his training camp was very serious. It included daily intense workouts on the ring, in the gym, and repeated study [...]

By Bev Llorente, ABS-CBN North America News Bureau February 2, 2012 LAS VEGAS — It was an hour of hearing and deliberation during the application of Floyd Mayweather Jr. to box in Nevada. Nevada State Athletic Commission (NSAC) officials grilled Mayweather, as his boxing license expired December 31 last year. “I called him forward. Normally [...]

And we asked you: Who will you root for — Mayweather or Cotto? You answered: 68% – COTTO 32% – MAYWEATHER Here’s what some of you had to say:

By Henni Espinosa, ABS-CBN North America Bureau Feb. 2, 2012 SAN FRANCISCO – The unpredictable and exciting world of events planning and entertainment is where Al Perez feels most comfortable. It is here where Perez shines — and knows he can make a difference in his community. 42-year old Perez was born and raised in [...]

By Henni Espinosa, ABS-CBN North America Bureau February 1, 2012 SAN FRANCISCO–The state’s top judge is taking on California’s capital punishment. Filipino American Chief Justice Tani Cantil-Sakauye, said the death penalty is no longer effective. “It’s no longer effective in a sense that it is the kind of program that needs to be re-examined because [...]

By Associated Press February 1, 2012 LAS VEGAS (AP) — Floyd Mayweather Jr. said Wednesday he will fight Miguel Cotto on May 5 in Las Vegas. Mayweather made the announcement after getting a conditional one-fight license and a lecture from Nevada athletic commissioners, who told the fighter, his manager-promoter and his lawyer they want a [...]

By Don Tagala, ABS-CBN North America Bureau February 1, 2012 JERSEY CITY, NJ – A new reality TV show called “Mr. Gay World USA” is now in production in Jersey City, New Jersey. This new breed of beauty pageant for gay men aims to make the world a better place for all members of the [...]