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Yahoo
3 days ago
- Sport
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‘I'm f—ing coming for your head': Cafu promises to upset Bam Rodriguez
Jesse 'Bam' Rodriguez has become a pound-for-pound contender in recent years, and he already has a fight set for November 22, which would see him face Fernando Martinez, possibly for three of the four major world titles at super flyweight. But first, Rodriguez must go through Phumelela Cafu on July 19, and Cafu sounds none too happy that he's seemingly being looked past, promising to ruin Rodriguez's path to undisputed glory. 'Bam, I'm fucking coming for your head, bro. It all ends on the 19th,' Cafu said at a workout. 'And the new unified super flyweight champion of the world! I'm 'The Truth,' baby, and I'm going to prove it to you all. Let's fucking get it!' South Africa's Cafu (11-0-3, 8 KO) holds the WBO title, which he won from Kosei Tanaka in an upset on the road in Japan last October, nicking a split decision, and proving he can hang with the top fighters in the 115 lb division. The 25-year-old Rodriguez (21-0, 14 KO) has been off about the same amount of time, last fighting in November, when he took care of Pedro Guevara inside of three rounds, less than five months after he stopped longtime top star Juan Francisco Estrada in seven. Rodriguez really broke through in early 2022 when he faced Carlos Cuadras and won the vacant WBO 115 lb title, after which he made two defenses, then moved down to flyweight to win the WBO and IBF titles in that division, prior to his move back up to 115 to face Estrada. The American will be a heavy favorite against Cafu, but Cafu definitely is at the level that he cannot be truly overlooked, and if Rodriguez makes that mistake, he could find his November date with Martinez, who holds the WBA title, going to the South African instead. More from What's next for Terence Crawford? Is a jump to PBC in his near future? Dave Allen announces retirement from boxing at 28 Fury's return pushed back to 2021, Dec. 5 date off Pros react to Crawford's sudden stoppage win over Brook Arum furious over Franco-Moloney 2 decision, threatens to 'get the f*** out of Vegas' Hearn: It's 'laughable' to rate Fury's resume over Joshua's Brook ponders retirement after KO loss to Crawford
Yahoo
31-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Beyond the 'TACO' Trade: Has Bitcoin Moved on From Tariffs?
Nonco CEO Fernando Martinez joins CoinDesk for a deep dive into the crypto market's reaction to Trump's tariff talks and policies. Fernando weighs in on bitcoin's recent activities and the catalysts driving Hyperliquid and Avalanche. Plus, insights into the global stablecoin boom and how Latin America can utilize it for remittances. This content should not be construed or relied upon as investment advice. It is for entertainment and general information purposes. Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
Yahoo
08-05-2025
- Politics
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Venezuela denies that opposition members left country under rescue operation
Venezuela's government acknowledged for the first time that members of the country's opposition had left the Argentine diplomatic compound where they had sheltered for more than a year. But the government denied that their arrival in the United States occurred under an international rescue operation as characterised by the political faction and the US State Department. Venezuelan interior minister Diosdado Cabello said the group's movements were negotiated with the government and further alleged that one of the six people who entered the Argentine ambassador's residence in March left the compound in August, contradicting earlier statements from the opposition. ADVERTISEMENT Advertisement Mr Cabello's statements came roughly 24 hours after US secretary of state Marco Rubio announced on social media that the opposition members were on US soil after a 'successful rescue'. Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro, left, arrives at the Kremlin in Moscow (Maxim Shemetov/Pool via AP) The government of Argentine President Javier Milei allowed the six people into the ambassador's residence when authorities loyal to Venezuela's ruling party issued warrants for their arrest, accusing them of promoting acts of violence to destabilise the country. The group included the campaign manager and communications director of opposition leader Maria Corina Machado, as well as Fernando Martinez, a cabinet minister in the 1990s. ADVERTISEMENT Advertisement Mr Martinez abandoned the compound in mid-December and, according to Venezuelan authorities, appeared before prosecutors. He died in February. After Mr Rubio's announcement on Tuesday, Ms Machado thanked people involved in what she called an 'impeccable and epic operation for the Freedom of five heroes of Venezuela'. But Mr Cabello alleged that only four people remained at the embassy after Mr Martinez's departure. Since late November, the group had denounced the constant presence of intelligence service agents and police outside the residence. It had also accused the government of president Nicolas Maduro of cutting electricity and water services to the compound. The government denied the allegations. ADVERTISEMENT Advertisement 'They put on their show, and in the end, they ended up negotiating,' Mr Cabello said on Wednesday during his weekly show on state television. Mr Cabello did not offer details of the group's movements to reach the US. But he alleged that Ms Machado negotiated with the government to allow her mother to leave the country, which he said she did so on Monday via a commercial airplane headed to Colombia's capital, Bogota. Ms Machado, who was last seen in public in January, did not immediately respond to Mr Cabello's allegations. Secretary of state Marco Rubio (AP/Jacquelyn Martin) Mr Maduro's government routinely targeted its real or perceived opponents ahead of last year's presidential election, and its crackdown on dissent only increased after the country's National Electoral Council, which is stacked with Maduro loyalists, declared him the winner despite credible evidence to the contrary. ADVERTISEMENT Advertisement The election results announced by the Electoral Council sparked protests across the country, to which the government responded with force and ended with more than 20 people dead. They also prompted an end to diplomatic relations between Venezuela and various foreign countries, including Argentina. As Mr Cabello's TV show aired, Ms Machado's campaign manager, Magalli Meda, said on X that her home was being raided and shared timestamped photos showing men dressed in black, some with their faces covered and wearing bulletproof vests, in a living room. 'We denounce that at this moment, while Cabello lies about supposed negotiations for our departure, his repressive arm is violating our home in Caracas,' she said. 'These images were obtained remotely just moments ago.'
South China Morning Post
08-05-2025
- Politics
- South China Morning Post
Venezuela denies opposition members left country in rescue operation
Venezuela's government on Wednesday acknowledged for the first time that members of the country's opposition left the Argentine diplomatic compound where they had sheltered for over a year, but it denied that their arrival to the United States occurred under an international rescue operation as characterised by the political faction and the US State Department. Advertisement Venezuelan Interior Minister Diosdado Cabello said the group's movements were negotiated with the government and further alleged that one of the six people who entered the Argentine ambassador's residence in March left the compound in August, contradicting earlier statements from the opposition. Cabello's statements came roughly 24 hours after US Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced on social media that the opposition members were on US soil after a 'successful rescue' The government of Argentine President Javier Milei allowed the six people into the ambassador's residence when authorities loyal to Venezuela's ruling party issued warrants for their arrest, accusing them of promoting acts of violence to destabilise the country. The group included the campaign manager and communications director of opposition leader Maria Corina Machado as well as Fernando Martinez, a cabinet minister in the 1990s. The 2024 Venezuela election results sparked protests across the country. File photo: AP Martinez abandoned the compound in mid-December and, according to Venezuelan authorities, appeared before prosecutors. He died in February. Advertisement
Associated Press
08-05-2025
- Politics
- Associated Press
Venezuela denies that opposition members left country under international rescue operation
CARACAS, Venezuela (AP) — Venezuela's government on Wednesday acknowledged for the first time that members of the country's opposition left the Argentine diplomatic compound where they had sheltered for over a year, but it denied that their arrival to the United States occurred under an international rescue operation as characterized by the political faction and the U.S. State Department . Venezuelan Interior Minister Diosdado Cabello said the group's movements were negotiated with the government and further alleged that one of the six people who entered the Argentine ambassador's residence in March left the compound in August, contradicting earlier statements from the opposition. Cabello's statements came more than 24 hours after U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced on social media that the opposition members were on U.S. soil after a 'successful rescue.' The government of Argentine President Javier Milei allowed the six people into the ambassador's residence when authorities loyal to Venezuela's ruling party issued warrants for their arrest, accusing them of promoting acts of violence to destabilize the country. The group included the campaign manager and communications director of opposition leader Maria Corina Machado as well as Fernando Martinez, a cabinet minister in the 1990s. Martinez abandoned the compound in mid-December and, according to Venezuelan authorities, appeared before prosecutors. He died in February. After Rubio's announcement Tuesday, Machado thanked people involved in what she called an 'impeccable and epic operation for the Freedom of five heroes of Venezuela.' But Cabello alleged that only four people remained at the embassy after Martinez's departure. Since late November, the group had denounced the constant presence of intelligence service agents and police outside the residence. It had also accused the government of cutting electricity and water services to the compound. The government had denied the allegations.
