TED LERNER

My Boxing Color Commentary: Drian Francisco Vs. Roberto Vasquez

Here’s video from a fight between the Philippines Drian Francisco vs. Panama’s Roberto Vasquez. I  was the color commentator for this bout in Manila in 2009. Russell Shimooka of Hawaii is the doing the play by play. This is the 10th round which turned out to be the end.

more about “Drian Francisco Vs. Roberto Vasquez“, [...]

Liu Shasha is New Women’s World 9-Ball Champion!

-Jerry Forsyth, WPA Press Officer-
The pool world has a new World Champion and she is only 16 years old. Liu Shasha of China has defeated Karen Corr of Great Britain 9-5 to claim the title and set her career in motion in grand style.
When the last day of the Kappa 2009 Women’s World 9-Ball [...]

IS 10 BALL THE PERFECT GAME?

With the 2nd World 10 Ball Championship set for Nov. 25th-30th in Manila, it’s clear that the relatively new discipline has taken its place alongside older games like 8 ball and 9 ball. Some in the know even say 10 Ball may be the perfect billiard game. BY TED LERNER

GERMAN POOL LEGEND RALF SOUQUET COMING TO ANGELES CITY!

German pool legend, Ralf Souquet, the current WPA World Number one, and one of the greatest pool players of all time, will be making his first visit to Angeles City, Wednesday, November 18th. Ralf will be playing any all challengers at the Mirrors bar, inside the Clarkton Hotel.
Souquet boasts one of the most impressive resumes [...]

“No nation could preserve its freedom in the midst of continual warfare.”

Here’s a quote that will give any American pause. It is as appropriate in these days of endless war as it was centuries ago when it was written.–TL
“A standing military force, with an overgrown Executive will not long be safe companions to liberty. The means of defence against foreign danger, have been always the instruments [...]

TED LERNER AND THE SEX TEMPLES IN FHM MAGAZINE!!

Forget about sizzling hot Aubrey Miles. In the July issue of FHM Philippines, the editors have chosen to promote my travel adventure book, “The Traveler & the Gate Checkers.” Now that’s hot!!

WOMEN’S WORLD 10 BALL FEATURE IN THIS MONTH’S BILLIARDS DIGEST

Tiny Rubilen Amit’s incredible victory in the first ever Women’s World 10-Ball Championship back in June surprised the pool world and put the friendly Filipina up there with the likes of Efren Reyes, Alex Pagulayan, and Ronnie Alcano. I covered the tournament for Billiards Digest magazine, the leading pool magazine in the US, and the feature story I wrote just came out in the August issue of the magazine. And now it’s yours to read, absolutely free.

NEW ISSUE OF RING MAGAZINE FEATURES Q & A WITH NONITO DONAIRE

The latest issue of the Ring Magazine has an excellent Q & A interview with Nonito Donaire, who is currently ranked number seven in the Ring’s pound for pound ratings. The interview took place in the US and was done by Ring assitant editor Joe Santoliquito.
In the interview, Donaire opens up about how he was [...]

“MANANANGGAL, HOW DO YOU DO?”, part 2

Graham Payne is used to the pressures of Silicon Valley. Travelling alone to a remote and forgotten Philippine province, known mostly as the home of the “manananggal”– a mythological man eating monster, half woman, half beast–is an entirely different matter. At once fearful and fascinated, this intrepid American traveler makes some surprising discoveries in this little known part of the Philippines.
BY GRAHAM PAYNE. (2nd of two parts.)

“MANANANGGAL, HOW DO YOU DO?”

Human by day, flying, man-eating beast by night….in this obscure Philippine province, you sure do meet some interesting folks. BY GRAHAM PAYNE

“Your friend tells some interesting stories.”

Short of winning the lottery, this is the kind of email that can really make your day.

INTERVIEW WITH BRUCE MCTAVISH, CONCLUSION

In the last of my three part interview, Bruce McTavish talks more about the controversial WBC, then opens up about some of the more unusual places on the planet he has refereed fights, what a ref sees that fans don’t, and the prescription for fixing the sport of boxing. BY TED LERNER

INTERVIEW WITH BRUCE MCTAVISH, PART 2

In the second installment of a three part interview, referee Bruce McTavish brings up some of his favorite names from Philippine boxing history, discusses the blight caused by the proliferation of alphabet title belts, and says modern Philippine boxing owes everything to the great Manny Pacquiao. BY TED LERNER

INTERVIEW WITH REFEREE BRUCE MCTAVISH

Long time boxing referee Bruce McTavish opens up about a range of topics regarding the Sweet Science, including his favorite Philippine fighters, Manny Pacquiao, the proliferation of alphabet belts, his career highlights and low lights, and the WBC, of which he has been a member for nearly two decades.
BY TED LERNER

SITTING ON A GOLDMINE

After being viciously raped and impregnated by an uncle in the Northern Philippines, teenager Josie Gonzales is taken to Manila by her mother out of embarrassment and for an abortion, and eventually ends up as a “working girl.” After several negative experiences, she is determined to better her life with college and earn a law degree to help those less fortunate than herself.

An excerpt from author Joe Race’s book, “Sitting on a Goldmine.”

INPUT DOES NOT ALWAYS EQUAL OUTPUT

World reknowned Dutch pool star Alex Lely’s rambling letters reveal a startling universal truth. What you put into an endeavor does not always equal that which comes out. Sometimes in life, you simply have to stop giving a rip. by TED LERNER

BANCAS ON MANILA BAY, part 2

While Joe Race listens, working girl Jennifer continues her tale of lust, quick love and plenty of money changing hands aboard a visiting military ship anchored right in Manila Bay and filled with lonley and sex starved marines. by JOE RACE
Second of two parts

BANCAS ON MANILA BAY

The beautiful Manila Bay walkway is the backdrop for this exotic and erotic tale, as our guest author meets Jennifer, a beatiful ‘working’ girl, strolling near the Manila Hotel. Jennifer tells of life servicing lonely foreign seamen and military men, and how it all comes together undercover. Clearly there’s more to Manila Bay than its famous sunset. by JOE RACE
First of two parts.

GLIMPSE INTO THE FUTURE

The fight between Manny Pacquiao and Ricky Hatton on Saturday will be the first test of where the sport stands after the retirement of Oscar De La Hoya. How will the boxing landscape look when this one is over? BY NIGEL COLLINS, Editor-in-Chief, The Ring Magazine

GERRY PENALOSA’S LONG TERM DILEMA

Despite getting battered by Juan Manuel Lopez, veteran Gerry Penalosa has vowed to fight on. And well he should. But that path is also fraught with serious danger. by TED LERNER