Paris Olympics: Gender row explodes after Algerian boxer’s quick win

Agence France Presse 08/02/2024

Algerian boxer Imane Khelif’s 46-second win at the Paris Olympics on Thursday sparked a furious row about gender eligibility rules, with public figures from around the world weighing in on the controversy. Italian boxer Angela Carini retired hurt and…

Golovkin encourages Marcial to pursue pro boxing after Olympic exit

Glendale G. Rosal 08/01/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines—Former four-division world champion Gennadiy “GGG” Golovkin shared some encouraging words with Filipino middleweight Olympian Eumir Marcial after Marcial’s early exit from the boxing event at the Paris Olympics. In a Facebook post on July…

Quest for Champions: Noy Pacing Boxing Gym hosts amateur slugfest

Glendale G. Rosal 07/26/2024

TAGBILARAN CITY, BOHOL— Twelve exciting amateur boxing fights will be featured in the ninth installment of the “Quest for Champions” fight card on Saturday, July 27, at the Noy Pacing Flores Boxing Gym in Mandaue City. This…

Kumong Bol-Anon 17: PH vs China Showdown in Tagbilaran set 

Glendale G. Rosal 07/26/2024

TAGBILARAN CITY, BOHOL—The highly anticipated clash between Virgel “Valiente” Vitor and China’s Yeerjialahashi Laayibieke is set for this Saturday, July 27, at the Bohol Wisdom School gymnasium.  This fight serves as the main event of the “Kumong…

Cataraja surges to top of WBO super flyweight rankings

Glendale G. Rosal 07/26/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines—Unbeaten Cebuano sensation Kevin Jake “KJ” Cataraja is poised for a blockbuster showdown as he ascended to the No. 1 spot in the WBO super flyweight rankings. With this ascent, Cataraja is on the verge…

Palarong Pambansa boxing: 2 Cebuano pugs punch tickets to semis

Glendale G. Rosal 07/13/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Two Cebuano pugs reached the semifinals in the boxing event of the Palarong Pambansa 2024 at the Cebu Coliseum on Saturday, July 13.  Fred Rich Locsin of the Villamor Boxing Gym in Mandaue…

Pagara-Juarez rematch: MP Promotions willing to make fight happen

Glendale G. Rosal 07/05/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines — The much-anticipated rematch between “Prince” Albert Pagara and his Mexican tormentor, Cesar Juarez, is one step closer from happening. This was after MP Promotions president Sean Gibbons and MP Promotions founder and boxing’s…

ARQ Sports still optimistic for boxing prospect who lost in Japan

Glendale G. Rosal 07/03/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines — The ARQ Boxing Stable remained steadfast in supporting one of its prospects, Yerroge “The Scientific” Gura who recently faltered in his debut in Japan. In a statement from ARQ Sports’ strength and conditioning…

Manny Pacquiao faces new Japanese foe in July exhibition bout

Glendale G. Rosal 06/28/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Japanese kickboxing and Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) champion Chihiro Suzuki officially withdraws from his upcoming exhibition fight against former senator and boxing’s only 8-division world champion Manny “Pacman” Pacquiao. This was officially announced…

Santisima, Thai foe ready for ‘Bakbakan sa Masbate 2’ mainer 

Glendale G. Rosal 06/21/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines — It’s all systems go for the much-awaited homecoming fight of Masbate’s pride Jeo “Santino” Santisima of the ATK Stable against Thailand’s Arnon Yupang in the main event of “Bakbakan sa Masbate 2” on…

Pagara, Chinese foe ready for IBF regional title bout 

Glendale G. Rosal 06/14/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Former World Boxing Organization (WBO) Inter-Continental super bantamweight champion Albert “Prince” Pagara is one day away from ending his 15-month lay-off after he successfully made the weight for his comeback fight in Passi…

Gura trains hard for Japan debut 

Glendale G. Rosal 06/14/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Yerroge “The Scientific” Gura isn’t leaving a single stone unturned in his preparation for his June 23 Japan debut against hometown boxer Ayumu Sano.  Gura of the ARQ Boxing Stable in Cebu City…

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