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South China Morning Post
24-07-2025
- Politics
- South China Morning Post
Duterte's son challenges Philippine police chief to a fist-fight. ‘Perfect,' says general
Philippine National Police chief General Nicholas Torre III has accepted a challenge to a fist-fight from the son of former president Rodrigo Duterte , proposing that the clash be held this weekend as a charity event to raise funds for typhoon and flood victims. The dramatic exchange, which has captivated Filipinos online, is the latest escalation in an increasingly personal feud between the Duterte family and the country's top police officer. Tensions have simmered since Torre oversaw the March 11 arrest and transfer of former president Duterte to The Hague, where he awaits trial at the International Criminal Court (ICC) for alleged crimes against humanity. But the conflict burst into public view on Sunday when Sebastian 'Baste' Duterte – the acting mayor of Davao City and youngest son of the ex-president – challenged Torre to step down from his post and fight him man-to-man. 'You want to harass me? Go ahead,' the younger Duterte, 37, said during a podcast on Sunday. 'You're only brave because you have the position. But in a fist-fight, I can take you on. It's that simple … You're a coward, you're nothing without your position sa totoo lang (in truth).' Davao City Acting Mayor Sebastian Duterte. Photo: Davao City Government Told about the challenge on Wednesday, the 55-year-old Torre immediately accepted, telling reporters the fight could be put to good use. 'Perfect, there have been many victims of the typhoon and floods. Maybe we can use this opportunity to raise funds in a charity boxing match.'
National Post
20-06-2025
- Sport
- National Post
NFL legend caught on video in wild fist fight over poker game
Article content Former NFL MVP Adrian Peterson fought for every yard on the football field, but now he has been caught on video fighting over a card game. Article content In the clip, which was obtained by TMZ Sports, Peterson and another man were involved in a disagreement while playing a game and things escalated to the point where punches were thrown. Article content During the incident, which occurred on May 27, the two men stand up from their table and squared off before another man stands between the two, attempting to de-escalate the situation before the man throws the first punch in Peterson's direction. Article content Former #NFL superstar #AdrianPeterson got into a fistfight with a poker player following a dispute over a hand ... and #TMZSports has obtained video of the tussle. — TMZ Sports (@TMZ_Sports) June 19, 2025 Article content According to the outlet, bloody wounds were visible on both of their faces after the scrap ended. Article content Peterson, however, claims he sustained his injury after he fell into a chair and not from a punch. Article content After all was said and done, Peterson says that he and the other man are 'cool' now. Article content 'Me and the guy, we're cool,' Peterson told TMZ. 'We've known each other. It was literally like a brother situation. We agreed to disagree, we had our words, and we threw blows — and that was it.' Article content Police reportedly were not called to investigate the incident and the establishment did not punish either man. Article content Peterson also admitted that he regrets that things escalated to that point, saying 'I felt really bad … It's a situation where I kind of regret it.' Article content Peterson also said that alcohol was involved but insisted that it wasn't a factor in why the scene turned violent. Article content
Yahoo
19-06-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Adrian Peterson gets into a fistfight over a game of poker
What's the world coming to? Someone actually had the nerve to get into a fistfight with former NFL running back Adrian Peterson over a game of poker. Via it happened on May 27 in Houston. The video can be seen here. Advertisement Apparently, everything was resolved. "Me and the guy, we're cool," Peterson told "We've known each other. It was literally like a brother situation. We agreed to disagree, we had our words, and we threw blows -- and that was it. . . . "I felt really bad," Peterson added. "It's a situation where I kind of regret it." Police weren't called, and the club at which the incident happened took no action against either Peterson or the man he fought. A 15-year veteran and future Hall of Famer, Peterson ranks fifth in career rushing yards, with 14,918 yards. He spent 10 years with the Vikings before finishing his career in New Orleans. And Washington. And Detroit. And Tennessee. And Seattle.
Daily Mail
15-06-2025
- Daily Mail
Wild moment two drivers launch into a fistfight at traffic lights in furious road rage incident before a high speed chase through the streets
A wild road rage fist fight brought a Queensland motorway to a halt at midday on Saturday when two drivers exchanged blows before driving off at speed. Social media footage showed a Holden Commodore driver standing in the middle of Currumburra Road at Ashmore on the Gold Coast. The driver could be seen yelling 'come on' to the driver of a Volkswagen Amarok ute before punching him through his car window. He could also be heard screaming for the driver to exit the ute before punching him again. The Volkswagen driver, who had been delaying traffic at a green light, then made a U-turn in front of the Holden. He then drove back over the median strip to block the Commodore's path. The vision then showed the Commodore driver getting back into his vehicle before speeding away. The VW then took off, apparently in pursuit. The footage has since gone viral, with more than one million views. Queensland Police said they were aware of the vision but a spokesman added: 'No formal complaint has been made'. One witness alleged the incident began after the Volkswagen cut off the Commodore on the motorway. 'Guy in the sedan got out and threw a coffee at him,' she wrote on Facebook. 'The ute sped off and the sedan chased after him. Quite scary to witness.' Other viewers of the footage condemned the embarrassing incident . 'Acting up like toddlers throwing tantrums,' one wrote. 'Light is not getting any greener! just drive away instead of taking one on the chin,' another said.
Daily Mail
30-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
EXCLUSIVE Gene Hackman's secret Hollywood fistfight REVEALED three months after tragic death at 95
Gene Hackman's secret fistfight in Los Angeles - along with the star's hilariously petty response - has been revealed three months after his shock death at 95. The double Oscar winner, who passed away in February alongside wife Betsy Arakawa at their Santa Fe home, was known for his pugnacious temperament, and hit back in spectacular fashion when he was harassed by a rude LA driver. Speaking exclusively to the Daily Mail for Real Story special, Breaking Down the Mysteries around Gene Hackman's Sudden Death presented by Guy Adams, the Unforgiven star's longtime friend dished on his explosive roadside spat. Doug Lanham, who first met Hackman in 2004 at his eatery, the Jinja Bar & Bistro, said: 'There was a time Gene was coming down where he was living [in LA] 'These guys recognized him and they started harassing him a little bit. From A-list scandals and red carpet mishaps to exclusive pictures and viral moments, subscribe to the DailyMail's new Showbiz newsletter to stay in the loop. 'So they were stopped at a stop light and they bumped him from behind. Gene being Gene , puts it in drive, goes forward, puts it in reverse and then whacks them. 'And then they go to the next stoplight, these two guys, two of them get out of the car and Gene gets out of the car, and they go for it.' Miming punching, a chucking Lanham continued: 'And I ask Gene, "how did you do?" The star responded: 'Well I was on my back and I kinda looked up over my head and there's a bus stop with a poster and there I was on the poster! 'And I was like "Hackman what the hell are you doing?" Hackman fled LA for New Mexico when he retired from acting in 2004. Known for his tough onscreen roles, Hackman won his second Oscar in the Supporting Actor category for his role as brutal sheriff 'Little' Bill Daggett in Unforgiven. The film also won Best Picture and Best Director for Clint Eastwood and and Best Film Editing for Joel Cox. Hackman also won the Best Actor Oscar for the 1971 film French Connection His last film was the 2004 political comedy Welcome to Mooseport and this time his retirement was permanent. The final autopsy results for Hackman detailed the beloved Oscar winning actor's extensive medical history two months after he and his wife were found dead inside their home. Hackman had 'a 'history of congestive heart failure' and 'severe chronic hypertensive changes, kidneys,' Fox reported, citing the Office of the Medical Investigator in New Mexico. He had a 'bi-ventricular pacemaker' since April 2019 and 'neurodegenerative features consistent with Alzheimer's Disease,' according to the autopsy. 'Autopsy showed severe atherosclerotic and hypertensive cardiovascular disease, with placement of coronary artery stents and a bypass graft, as well as a previous aortic valve replacement,' the documents stated. 'Remote myocardial infarctions were present involving the left ventricular free wall and the septum, which were significantly large. Examination of the brain showed microscopic findings of advanced stage Alzheimer's disease.' Police have since determined that Arakawa died first around February 12 as a result of respiratory symptoms caused by the rare but deadly Hantavirus, which is passed on through rodent urine, saliva and feces. She was 65. Hackman tested negative for Hantavirus. A report obtained by indicated that Arakawa had bookmarks on her computer suggesting that she had been researching medical conditions with symptoms similar to Covid-19 or the flu prior to her death. 'Testing for carbon monoxide was less than 5 percent saturation, in keeping with a normal range,' the medical examiner noted. Hackman also had trace amounts of acetone in his system at the time of his death, which could be a product of 'diabetic- and fasting-induced ketoacidosis.' Hackman, who was suffering from advanced Alzheimer's disease at the time, is believed to have wandered around the couple's home alone after his wife's death. Due to the condition, he may not have ever realized his wife had died. The actor died nearly a week later around February 18, from severe heart disease, while Alzheimer's and kidney disease were contributing factors. A week after the bodies were discovered, the New Mexico Department of Public Health conducted a health assessment on the property. The department concluded that dead rodents and their nests were found in 'eight detached outbuildings' on the Hackman property, making it a 'breeding ground' for the hantavirus. The deadly hantavirus typically spreads through rodent urine and droppings that one may come into contact with when cleaning a basement or an attic. There were droppings found in three garages, two casitas, and three sheds on the property. Additionally, there was a live rodent, a dead rodent and a rodent nest found in three more garages on the property, according to the inspectors. There were also two vehicles seen on the estate that had evidence of rodents, and they even found traps in the buildings as well, suggesting this had been an ongoing issue for the Hackmans. The health assessment was conducted to assess whether first responders or others who were on the property were safe from the virus. Cops who combed their home following the gruesome discovery shared bodycam footage which captured how the couple's other heartbroken dog watched over Betsy's lifeless body as it lay surrounded by clutter. A series of heartbreaking notes were also found dotted around the house, each exchanged between the couple and showing their affection for one another until the end. Photos of their adored German Shepherds also adorned tables and sideboards, with smiling pictures of the couple with their old pets dating back years.
