MANILA, Philippines — Online karate world No. 1 James “OJ” delos Santos of the Philippines hauled in three gold medals in three different tournaments all in a day’s work to hike his total to 29 this year alone.
The 30-year-old Delos Santos bested Silvio Cerone-Biagioni of South Africa, 25.5-23.6, in topping the E-Karate Games and then outclassed Alfredo Bustamante of the United States, 25.1-24, in ruling the Rome International Endas Karate Cup.
The two-time Southeast Asian Games bronze medalist capped the hat trick by turning back Matias Moreno Domont of Switzerland, 25.3-23.6, in the Second Euro Grand Prix E-Tournament.
It was another day at the office for Delos Santos, who is hoping to end the year on top of the world online karate rankings.