TOKYO, Japan — Two boxers in Japan have died from brain injuries they incurred in separate bouts during the same event in Tokyo, officials said. Super featherweight Shigetoshi Kotari and lightweight Hiromasa Urakawa, both 28, fought on…
LAPU-LAPU CITY, Cebu — It’s no secret that Manny Pacquiao is a revered boxing legend in the Philippines, Lapu-Lapu City included. With his much-anticipated return to the boxing ring, Oponganons were treated with a free watch party…
CEBU CITY, Philippines — Two familiar names in Cebu’s boxing circles, Ramel Macado and Pete Apolinar, delivered strong performances in their respective bouts last Sunday in the undercard of a Sanman Boxing event in General Santos City.…
LOS ANGELES, United States — Manny Pacquiao said Wednesday that his lengthy layoff from boxing has reignited his passion for the sport as he prepares for next month’s world welterweight title comeback against Mario Barrios. The 46-year-old…
CEBU CITY, Philippines — Former Ilocos Sur Governor Luis “Chavit” Singson blasted Top Rank Promotions for allegedly protecting Mexican boxer Emanuel Navarrete, following a controversial technical decision win over Filipino challenger Charly Suarez in their WBO world…
CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY – The family, friends, and academic community are in mourning following the tragic death of a student-athlete shortly after participating in a boxing event in Camiguin province over the weekend. In a statement released…
CEBU CITY, Philippines — Former world title challenger Dave “Dobermann” Apolinario suffered a stunning third-round knockout loss to unheralded Chinese boxer Longyi Hu on Tuesday night, April 22, at Korakuen Hall in Tokyo, Japan. What was meant…
HOUSTON — George Foreman was remembered Monday in a memorial service in his hometown of Houston for his legendary boxing career as well as for his love of God, family, horses and cheeseburgers and for his desire…
CEBU CITY, Philippines — Carlo Demecillo of Big Yellow Boxing Gym will look to rebound in Japan’s highly competitive boxing scene as he faces Ryuya Tsugawa tomorrow, April 5, in Sakai, Japan. Demecillo, based in Cebu, arrived…
CEBU CITY, Philippines — Former Olympian and top-ranked junior lightweight contender, Charly “King’s Warrior” Suarez, has finally earned his much-deserved world title shot. However, this opportunity will also be the toughest test of his professional career. Several…
CEBU CITY, Philippines — Top-ranked Boholano light flyweight contender, Regie “Filipino Phenom” Suganob, is now in a prime position to challenge for the World Boxing Organization (WBO) world title after a surprising turn of events in the…
CEBU CITY, Philippines — With the magnitude of what is at stake, the reigning World Boxing Council (WBC) minimumweight champion Melvin “Gringo” Jerusalem has left no stone unturned in preparing for his highly anticipated rematch against former…
