Philippines: Typhoon Kalmaegi Triggers Severe Flooding, Displacing Thousands 4

At least 140 people have died and 127 remain missing after Typhoon Kalmaegi struck the Philippines, with the central province of Cebu suffering the worst damage from floods and mudslides. Homes were destroyed and streets were left buried in debris, forcing thousands of residents to evacuate. In Cebu, floodwaters rose to roof level in some areas. A state of calamity has been declared in Cebu to speed up emergency response as rescue operations continue.

Floyd Mayweather v John Gotti III - Mexico City

Floyd Mayweather v John Gotti III - Mexico City

David Picasso of Mexico celebrating the victory after the fight against Azat Hovhannisyan of Armenia during the Silver boxing championship fight of the Bantamweight division of the World Boxing Council (WBC) boxing fight at Arena Ciudad de Mexico. Mexico City, Mexico, August 24, 2024. Photo by Carlos Tischler/Eyepix Group/ABACAPRESS.COM

Mayweather v Gotti III Weigh-in - Mexico City

Mayweather v Gotti III Weigh-in - Mexico City

Azat Hovhannisyan of Armenia posing on the scales during the ceremonial weigh-in prior to the WBC (World Boxing Council) Mexico City, Mexico, August 23, 2024. Photo by Carlos Santiago/Eyepix Group/ABACAPRESS.COM

Mayweather v Gotti III Weigh-in - Mexico City

Mayweather v Gotti III Weigh-in - Mexico City

David Picasso of Mexico posing on the scales during the ceremonial weigh-in prior to the WBC (World Boxing Council) Mexico City, Mexico, August 23, 2024. Photo by Carlos Santiago/Eyepix Group/ABACAPRESS.COM

Mayweather v Gotti III Weigh-in - Mexico City

Mayweather v Gotti III Weigh-in - Mexico City

Azat Hovhannisyan of Armenia posing on the scales during the ceremonial weigh-in prior to the WBC (World Boxing Council) Mexico City, Mexico, August 23, 2024. Photo by Carlos Santiago/Eyepix Group/ABACAPRESS.COM

Mayweather v Gotti III Weigh-in - Mexico City

Mayweather v Gotti III Weigh-in - Mexico City

David Picasso of Mexico and Azat Hovhannisyan of Armenia posing on the scales during the ceremonial weigh-in prior to the WBC (World Boxing Council) Mexico City, Mexico, August 23, 2024. Photo by Carlos Santiago/Eyepix Group/ABACAPRESS.COM

Mayweather v Gotti III Weigh-in - Mexico City

Mayweather v Gotti III Weigh-in - Mexico City

David Picasso of Mexico and Azat Hovhannisyan of Armenia posing on the scales during the ceremonial weigh-in prior to the WBC (World Boxing Council) Mexico City, Mexico, August 23, 2024. Photo by Carlos Santiago/Eyepix Group/ABACAPRESS.COM

Mayweather v Gotti III Weigh-in - Mexico City

Mayweather v Gotti III Weigh-in - Mexico City

David Picasso of Mexico and Azat Hovhannisyan of Armenia posing on the scales during the ceremonial weigh-in prior to the WBC (World Boxing Council) Mexico City, Mexico, August 23, 2024. Photo by Carlos Santiago/Eyepix Group/ABACAPRESS.COM

Mayweather v Gotti III Weigh-in - Mexico City

Mayweather v Gotti III Weigh-in - Mexico City

David Picasso of Mexico and Azat Hovhannisyan of Armenia posing on the scales during the ceremonial weigh-in prior to the WBC (World Boxing Council) Mexico City, Mexico, August 23, 2024. Photo by Carlos Santiago/Eyepix Group/ABACAPRESS.COM

Mayweather v Gotti III Weigh-in - Mexico City

Mayweather v Gotti III Weigh-in - Mexico City

David Picasso of Mexico and Azat Hovhannisyan of Armenia posing on the scales during the ceremonial weigh-in prior to the WBC (World Boxing Council) Mexico City, Mexico, August 23, 2024. Photo by Carlos Santiago/Eyepix Group/ABACAPRESS.COM

US: Multiple Arrested At Pro-Palestine Protest Outside NYU Stern School Of Business

Hundreds of pro-Palestinian demonstrators, including students and faculty members, rallied outside the New York University Stern School of Business on Monday, April 22. As the protest intensified, multiple protesters were taken into custody.

Boxing: Inoue, Nery to fight on May 6

TOKYO, Japan, March 6 Kyodo - Japan's undisputed world super bantamweight boxing champion Naoya Inoue (L) poses for a photo with Mexico's Luis Nery, top-ranked by the World Boxing Council, in Tokyo on March 6, 2024. They will face each other at Tokyo Dome on May 6. (Kyodo)

[Breaking News]Boxing: Inoue, Nery to fight on May 6

TOKYO, Japan, March 6 Kyodo -Japan's undisputed world super bantamweight boxing champion Naoya Inoue attends a press conference in Tokyo on March 6, 2024, announcing his match against Mexico's Luis Nery, top-ranked by the World Boxing Council, at Tokyo Dome on May 6.(Kyodo)

Boxing: Inoue, Nery to fight on May 6

Boxing: Inoue, Nery to fight on May 6

Japan's undisputed world super bantamweight boxing champion Naoya Inoue attends a press conference in Tokyo on March 6, 2024, announcing his match against Mexico's Luis Nery, top-ranked by the World Boxing Council, at Tokyo Dome on May 6.

Boxing: Inoue, Nery to fight on May 6

Boxing: Inoue, Nery to fight on May 6

Japan's undisputed world super bantamweight boxing champion Naoya Inoue (C) holds a press conference in Tokyo on March 6, 2024, announcing his match against Mexico's Luis Nery (R), top-ranked by the World Boxing Council, at Tokyo Dome on May 6.

Boxing: Inoue, Nery to fight on May 6

Boxing: Inoue, Nery to fight on May 6

Japan's undisputed world super bantamweight boxing champion Naoya Inoue (C) holds a press conference in Tokyo on March 6, 2024, announcing his match against Mexico's Luis Nery (R), top-ranked by the World Boxing Council, at Tokyo Dome on May 6.

Boxing: Inoue, Nery to fight on May 6

Boxing: Inoue, Nery to fight on May 6

Japan's undisputed world super bantamweight boxing champion Naoya Inoue (L) poses for a photo with Mexico's Luis Nery, top-ranked by the World Boxing Council, in Tokyo on March 6, 2024. They will face each other at Tokyo Dome on May 6.

Boxing: Inoue, Nery to fight on May 6

Boxing: Inoue, Nery to fight on May 6

Japan's undisputed world super bantamweight boxing champion Naoya Inoue attends a press conference in Tokyo on March 6, 2024, announcing his match against Mexico's Luis Nery, top-ranked by the World Boxing Council, at Tokyo Dome on May 6.

Boxing: Mendez confirmed as Shigeoka's new opponent

Boxing: Mendez confirmed as Shigeoka's new opponent

Wilfredo Mendez of Puerto Rico attends a press conference in Tokyo on April 12, 2023. Mendez, the World Boxing Council's seventh-ranked minimumweight, will fight third-ranked Yudai Shigeoka for the division's world interim title on April 16.

Japanese boxer Yudai Shigeoka

Japanese boxer Yudai Shigeoka

Yudai Shigeoka, the World Boxing Council's third-ranked minimumweight, speaks to reporters in Tokyo on April 4, 2023. Shigeoka said his opponent for the April 16 world title fight, champion Panya Pradabsri of Thailand, has been forced to withdraw due to illness.

Hasegawa defends WBC bantamweight title

Hasegawa defends WBC bantamweight title

TOKYO, Japan - WBC bantamweight champion Hozumi Hasegawa is carried by his corner man after defeating Mexican top-ranked contender Genaro Garcia in their World Boxing Council bantamweight title bout at Nippon Budokan in Tokyo on Nov. 13.

Japan's Kayo beaten in WBC fight by decision

Japan's Kayo beaten in WBC fight by decision

TOKYO, Japan - Munetsugu Kayo (R) blocks a punch from Thailand's Wandee Singwangcha in the second round of the World Boxing Council (WBC) interim light flyweight title bout in Tokyo on Oct. 9. Wandee defeated Kayo by a unanimous decision.

Pongsaklek holds off Naito to retain WBC title

Pongsaklek holds off Naito to retain WBC title

TOKYO, Japan - Thai champion Pongsaklek Wonjongkam (R) punches Japanese challenger Daisuke Naito during their World Boxing Council flyweight title bout at Tokyo's Korakuen Hall Oct. 10. Pongsaklek successfully defended his title for the 12th time.

Hasegawa scores TKO to defend WBC title

Hasegawa scores TKO to defend WBC title

YOKOHAMA, Japan - World Boxing Council bantamweight champion Hozumi Hasegawa of Japan knocks down Mexican challenger Gerardo Martinez during the seventh round of their 12-round title bout in Yokohama on Sept. 25. Hasegawa defeated Martinez by a technical knockout.

Tokuyama reclaims WBC title from Kawashima

Tokuyama reclaims WBC title from Kawashima

OSAKA, Japan - Masamori Tokuyama holds up his champion belt after beating World Boxing Council super flyweight champion Katsushige Kawashima to recapture the crown at Osaka Municipal Central Gymnasium on July 18.

Larios defends WBC crown against Nakazato

Larios defends WBC crown against Nakazato

SAITAMA, Japan - Oscar ''Chololo'' Larios of Mexico (R) lands a blow to the face of Japanese challenger Shigeru Nakazato in the 4th round in the World Boxing Council super bantamweight title match in Saitama on March 6. Larios won a unanimous but backbreaking decision (120-107, 116-112, 118-109) to retain the title.

Tokuyama makes 8th defense in WBC superflyeight bout

Tokuyama makes 8th defense in WBC superflyeight bout

OSAKA, Japan - Masamori Tokuyama acknowledges the cheers of boxing fans at Osaka Municipal Central Gymnasium in Osaka on Jan. 3 after defeating top-ranked challenger Dimitri Kirilov of Russia to defend his World Boxing Council (WBC) superflyweight title for the eighth time.

Akakura to have WBC title match with Aguirre

Akakura to have WBC title match with Aguirre

TOKYO, Japan - Third-ranked contender Eagle Akakura of Thailand speaks at a news conference in Tokyo on Nov. 1. He said he will take on World Boxing Council (WBC) minimum weight champion Jose Aguirre of Mexico in a title bout in January 2004. Akakura, who arrived in Japan from Thailand in 2001, has a flawless 11-0 record, including five wins via knockout.

Tokuyama to take on top-ranked Russian in WBC title defense

Tokuyama to take on top-ranked Russian in WBC title defense

OSAKA, Japan - World Boxing Council (WBC) super flyweight champion Masamori Tokuyama (in file photo) will put his title on the line for the eighth time against top-ranked Russian Dimitri Kirilov early January in Osaka, his manager said Sept. 1. The 28-year-old (North) Korean resident of Japan, whose real name is Hong Chang Su, beat Katsushige Kawashima last June in Yokohama for his seventh defense of the title he wrested from South Korea's Cho In Ju in August 2000.

Larios arrives in Nagoya to defend WBC super bantamweight title

Larios arrives in Nagoya to defend WBC super bantamweight title

NAGOYA, Japan - World Boxing Council (WBC) super bantamweight champion Oscar ''Chololo'' Larios of Mexico shows off his champion belt on arrival at Nagoya airport on Aug. 31 to defend his title against Japan's Kozo Ishii on Sept. 7.

Tatsuyoshi to meet Avila in Sept.

Tatsuyoshi to meet Avila in Sept.

OSAKA, Japan - Former three-time World Boxing Council (WBC) bantamweight champion Joichiro Tatsuyoshi speaks to reporters in Osaka on Aug. 5 about his upcoming nontitle match against Mexican Julio Cesar Avila in September.

Tokuyama gets WBC title decision over Kawashima

Tokuyama gets WBC title decision over Kawashima

YOKOHAMA, Japan - Champion Masamori Tokuyama holds up his trophy on shoulders of his father Shiro after defeating Katsushige Kawashima in the World Boxing Council super flyweight class at Yokohama Arena on June 23.

Ex-world champ Hoshino falls to Aguirre in WBC minimumweight

Ex-world champ Hoshino falls to Aguirre in WBC minimumweight

YOKOHAMA, Japan - Former Japanese world minimumweight champion Keitaro Hoshino (R) was sent to the floor by champion Jose Antonio Aguirre of Mexico in a technical knockout at 2 minutes, 15 seconds into the 12th round of a World Boxing Council minimumweight title match on June 23 at Yokohama Arena.

(1)Larios retains WBC crown

(1)Larios retains WBC crown

TOKYO, Japan - Champion Oscar Larios of Mexico (R) scores a devastating knockdown against fifth-ranked Shigeru Nakazato (C) of Japan in the fifth round of his World Boxing Council (WBC) super bantamweight title match at Tokyo's Ryogoku Kokugikan on April 26. Larios pounded out a 12-round unanimous decision over Nakazato to retain his WBC title.

(2)Larios retains WBC crown

(2)Larios retains WBC crown

TOKYO, Japan - Champion Oscar Larios of Mexico (L) and challenger Shigeru Nakazato of Japan pose for photos after Larios retained his World Boxing Council (WBC) super bantamweight title in a match at Tokyo's Ryogoku Kokugikan on April 26.

Sirimongkol beats Choi to retain WBC title

Sirimongkol beats Choi to retain WBC title

TOKYO, Japan - World Boxing Council (WBC) super featherweight champion Sirimongkol Singwancha of Thailand (2nd from L) celebrates after winning a unanimous decision over South Korea's Choi Yong Soo for the first defense of his title in Tokyo on Jan. 13, as his manager holds the portrait of Thai King Bhumibol Adjulyadej.

Tokuyama defends title for 6th time

Tokuyama defends title for 6th time

OSAKA, Japan - World Boxing Council (WBC) super flyweight champion Masamori Tokuyama celebrates after winning a split decision Dec. 20 over top-ranked challenger Gerry Penalosa to retain his crown for the sixth straight time in a 12-round title match.

(2)Former champ Tatsuyoshi stops Thailand's Ploenchit

(2)Former champ Tatsuyoshi stops Thailand's Ploenchit

OSAKA, Japan - Former World Boxing Council bantamweight champion Joichiro Tatsuyoshi acknowledges fans on Dec. 15 after beating Thailand's Sean Sor Ploenchit, the former World Boxing Association flyweight champion, with a technical knockout to mark a comeback victory after more than three years.

(1)Former champ Tatsuyoshi stops Thailand's Ploenchit

(1)Former champ Tatsuyoshi stops Thailand's Ploenchit

OSAKA, Japan - Former World Boxing Council bantamweight champion Joichiro Tatsuyoshi (R) peppers Thailand's Sean Sor Ploenchit, the former World Boxing Association flyweight champion, with a hard blow in the third round at Osaka Prefectural Gymnasium on Dec. 15. Tatsuyoshi beat Ploenchit with a technical knockout to mark a comeback victory after more than three years.

De La Hoya eyes fight next Sept.

De La Hoya eyes fight next Sept.

TOKYO, Japan - Oscar De La Hoya, who added the World Boxing Association title to his World Boxing Council crown in September, speaks at a news conference at a Tokyo hotel Dec. 3. He said he will likely fight in September 2003 for his next match. The undisputed 154-pound champion did not say who his opponent would be but Shane Mosley, whom he lost to in a split decision in June 2000, is considered the favored candidate for a showdown.

(1)Pongsaklek outclasses Honda to retain WBC crown

(1)Pongsaklek outclasses Honda to retain WBC crown

OSAKA, Japan - Thai champion Pongsaklek Kratindaenggym (L) lands his left straight onto Japan's Hidenobu Honda during their World Boxing Council flyweight title bout at Osaka Municipal Central Gymnasium on Nov. 26. Pongsaklek pounded out a unanimous decision over Honda to retain his title.

(2)Pongsaklek outclasses Honda to retain WBC crown

(2)Pongsaklek outclasses Honda to retain WBC crown

OSAKA, Japan - Pongsaklek Kratindaenggym holds the portrait of Thai King Bhumibol Adulydej after retaining his World Boxing Council flyweight title against Japan's Hidenobu Honda at Osaka Municipal Central Gymnasium on Nov. 26.

Tokuyama to receive Osaka honorary award

Tokuyama to receive Osaka honorary award

OSAKA, Japan - Reigning World Boxing Council (WBC) super flyweight champion Masamori Tokuyama (L) shakes hands with Osaka Mayor Takafumi Isomura on Sept. 13 after receive a special award for his contribution to sport. Tokuyama, a pro-Pyongyang Korean resident of the western Japan city, defeated 12th-ranked challenger Eric Lopez of Mexico by technical knockout to successfully defend his WBC crown for the fifth time in Saitama in August.

Tokuyama defends WBC crown for 5th time with TKO win

Tokuyama defends WBC crown for 5th time with TKO win

SAITAMA, Japan - World Boxing Council (WBC) super flyweight champion Masamori Tokuyama and his father Shiro celebrate after Tokuyama beat 12th-ranked challenger challenger Eric Lopez of Mexico by a technical knockout at Saitama Super Arena on Aug. 26.

Larios sends Fukushima to canvas

Larios sends Fukushima to canvas

TOKYO, Japan - Interim champion Oscar Larios of Mexico stops Japan's Manabu Fukushima by technical knockout on Aug. 24 in the eighth round of their World Boxing Council (WBC) super bantamweight title bout. Larios (L) sends Fukushima (R) to the canvas in the first round and had the Japanese fighter off-balance throughout most of the scheduled 12-rounder at Tokyo's Ryogoku Kokugikan until American referee Victor Drakulich stops the fight 2 minutes, 27 seconds into the eighth round.

Nagashima, Fukushima to take shots at WBC crowns in Aug.

Nagashima, Fukushima to take shots at WBC crowns in Aug.

TOKYO, Japan - Japanese challengers Kengo Nagashima (2nd from R) and Manabu Fukushima (2nd from L) will get their shots at World Boxing Council (WBC) championship titles in late August in Japan. Nagashima, the WBC's second-ranked challenger in the super featherweight division, will take on former world champion Sirimongkol Singmanassuk of Thailand for the vacant title, while Fukushima will fight interim champion Oscar Larios of Mexico for the WBC super bantamweight crown.

Tokuyama stops Ryuko to keep WBC super flyweight crown

Tokuyama stops Ryuko to keep WBC super flyweight crown

YOKOHAMA, Japan - Champion Masamori Tokuyama raises his hands after stopping southpaw challenger Kazuhiro Ryuko in the ninth round of their World Boxing Council super flyweight title fight March 23 at Yokohama Arena to successfully defend his title for the fourth time.

Tokuyama stops Ryuko to keep WBC super flyweight crown

Tokuyama stops Ryuko to keep WBC super flyweight crown

YOKOHAMA, Japan - Champion Masamori Tokuyama raises his hands after stopping southpaw challenger Kazuhiro Ryuko in the ninth round of their World Boxing Council super flyweight title fight March 23 at Yokohama Arena to successfully defend his title for the fourth time.

Sato draws with Jorrin in WBC bantamweight title bout

Sato draws with Jorrin in WBC bantamweight title bout

TOKYO, Japan - Third-ranked Osamu Sato (R) fails in his bid to seize the World Boxing Council (WBC) super bantamweight crown from champion Willie Jorrin of the United States, with the bout ending in a draw at Ariake Colosseum on Feb. 5. Jorrin dominated the bout from the outset striking with a series of blows and knocked Sato down twice in the third round. Sato rebounded after the fourth but was unable land any effective punches.

Aguirre batters Tokimitsu to retain WBC minimumweight crown

Aguirre batters Tokimitsu to retain WBC minimumweight crown

OKAYAMA, Japan - Yasuo Tokimitsu (L) raises the hand of Mexican champion Jose Aguirre, who defeated Tokimitsu in the World Boxing Council (WBC) minimumweight crown at Okayama Budokan on Nov. 11. Aquirre beat Tokimitsu in the third round to retain his champion's belt.