Joao Chianca Overcomes Reigning World Champ, Moves On To Semifinals

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Wednesday, February 8, 2023

A battle of compatriots went the way of rising star Chianca as he stripped Filipe Toledo of the coveted yellow jersey in their Quarterfinal bout.

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Tuesday, May 27, 2025

Every Excellent Wave: Western Australia Margaret River Pro 2025

Featuring Griffin Colapinto, Filipe Toledo, Connor O'Leary, Matthew McGillivray, Joao Chianca, Liam O'Brien, Jack Robinson, Samuel Pupo,

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Friday, May 16, 2025

Opening Round: Joao Chianca isn't going down without a fight, charges past World Title contender

The former World Title contender Joao Chianca is making his case to clear himself of the Mid-season Cut and showed every ounce of

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Thursday, May 15, 2025

EVERY EXCELLENT WAVE Bonsoy Gold Coast Pro presented by GWM 2025

Featuring Filipe Toledo, Italo Ferreira, Liam O'Brien, Molly Picklum, Julian Wilson, Rio Waida, Griffin Colapinto, Bettylou Sakura Johnson,

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Monday, March 3, 2025

All the 9s and up that we could find from the MEO Rip Curl Pro Portugal Pro

Featuring Callum Robson, Griffin Colapinto, Adriano de Souza, Italo Ferreira, Gabriel Medina, João Chianca, Carissa Moore, Leonardo

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