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…

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…

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