Llover suffers first loss, to Angeletti, at IBF match in Japan

Glendale G. Rosal 06/06/2026

Filipino contender Kenneth “Lover Boy” Llover suffered his first professional defeat after falling to American Michael Angeletti via unanimous decision in their IBF bantamweight title eliminator on Saturday, June 6, in Aichi, Japan. …

Llover, Angeletti make weight for IBF event in Japan; Nery overweight 

Glendale G. Rosal 06/05/2026

World title prospect Kenneth “Lover Boy” Llover and American opponent Michael Angeletti both cleared the official weigh-in ahead of their International Boxing Federation (IBF) bantamweight world title eliminator set on Saturday, June 6 in Nagoya, Japan.…

Kenneth Llover now in Japan ahead of June 6 world title eliminator

Glendale G. Rosal 06/03/2026

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Highly ranked Filipino bantamweight prospect Kenneth “Lover Boy” Llover has arrived in Japan ahead of his world title eliminator scheduled on June 6 in Tokoname. Llover, the current top contender in the International…

Former boxing world champion Tapales moves up to featherweight

Glendale G. Rosal 05/26/2026

CEBU CITY, Philippines – Former two-division world champion Marlon “Nightmare” Tapales officially climbed into the featherweight division. Sanman Boxing, Tapales’ promoter, announced the change on Tuesday, May 26. Tapales will likely vacate his chances as the No.…

Laspoña, Paciones showcase absolute war in WBO title bout in Manila

Glendale G. Rosal 05/25/2026

PMI Bohol Boxing Stable's Richard “The Badz” Laspoña suffered the first loss of his professional career after dropping a unanimous decision to Cebuano world-rated boxer Arvin Jhon “Sniper” Paciones in the main event of the UKC-Elorde Triple…

Laspoña heads to Manila for WBO Oriental title clash vs Paciones

Glendale G. Rosal 05/22/2026

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Unbeaten PMI Bohol Boxing Stable prospect Richard “The Badz” Laspoña has flown to Manila for a high-stakes showdown against fellow undefeated Cebuano knockout artist Arvin Jhon Paciones for the World Boxing Organization (WBO)…

Jerusalem loses WBC world title in S. Africa in rematch with Kuse

Glendale G. Rosal 05/17/2026

ilipino boxer Melvin Jerusalem failed to retain his World Boxing Council (WBC) minimumweight title after suffering a unanimous decision defeat to Siyakholwa Kuse in their rematch at the Emperor’s Palace in South Africa on Saturday, May 16…

Mama faces ex-world champ Ayala in Mexico

Glendale G. Rosal 05/16/2026

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Former world title challenger Jayson “The Smasher” Mama continues his quest to climb back into world contention as he takes on a stiff test against former world champion Angel Ayala Lardizabal on May…

Junior Olympics boxing event in Cebu City a success

Glendale G. Rosal 05/15/2026

The “Bakbakan 2 Sa Barangay Buot” amateur boxing event was held successfully last Wednesday, May 13, in Barangay Buot, here.…

‘No complacency; Jerusalem must dominate Kuse rematch’ —Domingo

Glendale G. Rosal 05/13/2026

Reigning World Boxing Council (WBC) minimumweight champion Melvin Jerusalem and South African challenger Siyakholwa Kuse both looked in top condition ahead of their world title rematch in Johannesburg, South Africa, following their pre-fight press conference and initial…

Fistco, Chao Sy boost partnership after Cebu fight card

Glendale G. Rosal 05/13/2026

CEBU CITY, Philippines — China-based Fistco Boxing Promotions is looking to further strengthen its partnership with Chao Sy International Promotions following the successful staging of “Fist of Fury 10: The Eliminator” last May 9 at the Cebu…

Gabunilas vows to give his best in career revival under Chao Sy

Glendale G. Rosal 05/12/2026

Cebuano boxing prospect John Paul “Angas ng Cebu” Gabunilas is seeing a fresh spark in his career after finally getting back on the winning track, fueling hopes of a full revival in the sport.…

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