Jimenez absorbs first defeat, but impresses in gritty Japan bout

Glendale G. Rosal 09/27/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines – Cebuano boxing prospect John Kevien Jimenez may have tasted his first professional defeat, but he earned the respect and admiration of Japanese fans following his valiant stand against local bet Takeshi Ishii on…

Jerusalem triumphant title defense: Domingo shares tough journey 

Glendale G. Rosal 09/26/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines – Veteran boxing trainer Michael Domingo lauded his protégé, Melvin “Gringo” Jerusalem, for delivering an outstanding performance in his first world title defense on September 22 in Manila.  Jerusalem successfully retained his WBC world…

Jerusalem outclasses Mexican challenger, retains title

Glendale G. Rosal 09/23/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Melvin “Gringo” Jerusalem delivered on his promise, showcasing a masterful display of skill and determination to retain his WBC world minimumweight title on Sunday evening, September 22, in Mandaluyong City.  Before an enthusiastic…

Jerusalem completes sparring, ready to defend WBC world title

Glendale G. Rosal 09/13/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Reigning World Boxing Council (WBC) world minimumweight champion Melvin “Gringo” Jerusalem has successfully completed his sparring rounds as he prepares for his first world title defense on September 21 in Mandaluyong City, Manila.…

Wonder Boy Martin set for first international fight in Mexico

Glendale G. Rosal 09/03/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines — World-rated super bantamweight contender Carl Jammes “Wonder Boy” Martin is set to make his international debut on September 6 (September 7, Manila time) in Sinaloa, Mexico, marking a significant milestone in his promising…

Paras, Kyoguchi trilogy set for October in Yokohama, Japan

Glendale G. Rosal 08/30/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines—A high-stakes boxing match is set as former world title challenger Vince “J-Vince” Paras and his fierce rival Hiroto Kyoguchi of Japan will collide in a much-anticipated trilogy bout on October 13 in Yokohama, Japan.…

Canoy, Refugio make weight for WBA Regional title clash

Glendale G. Rosal 08/29/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines – The stage is officially set for Joey Canoy and Jonathan Refugio who will square off for the World Boxing Association (WBA) Asia minimumweight title in Polomolok, South Cotabato, this Friday, August 30. Both…

Boxing: Cataraja vows revenge as he faces Torres in Japan

Glendale G. Rosal 08/23/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines—Top-ranked Cebuano boxing prospect Kevin Jake “KJ” Cataraja is on a mission.  As he steps into the ring tomorrow, August 24, in Suita, Japan, Cataraja carries not only his undefeated record but also a promise—to…

Magsayo continues ascent in super featherweight world rankings

Glendale G. Rosal 08/23/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Former world champion Mark “Magnifico” Magsayo is edging closer to another shot at a world title. The Boholano fighter, who once held the World Boxing Council (WBC) featherweight title, made significant gains in…

Paris Olympics: Algerian boxer in gender row marches into final

Agence France Presse 08/07/2024

The Algerian boxer embroiled in a major gender controversy at the Paris Olympics won her semi-final on Tuesday to guarantee at least a silver medal in front of a raucous Roland Garros crowd that chanted her name.…

Paris Olympics: Italian boxer Angela Carini, why she quit fight?

Associated Press 08/03/2024

PARIS — Italian boxer Angela Carini came to the Paris Olympics aiming for a medal to honor her late father and coach, who died shortly after she participated in the Tokyo Games three years ago. But Carini’s…

Paris Olympics: As gender row engulfs boxing, what is testosterone?

Agence France Presse 08/02/2024

Algerian boxer Imane Khelif’s swift defeat of her Italian opponent at the Paris Olympics on Thursday has sparked a row after she was disqualified from a previous competition over reportedly high levels of testosterone. Figures such as…

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