Inoue says undisputed crown will prove I’m pound-for-pound boxing king

Agence France Presse 06/27/2022

Japan’s Naoya Inoue wants to prove he is worthy of his status as boxing’s new pound-for-pound king, by becoming undisputed bantamweight world champion, the man known as “Monster” said Monday. The ferocious 29-year-old was named The Ring…

Barriga fails in 2nd world title shot, loses via unanimous decision to Puerto Rican champ

Glendale G. Rosal 06/25/2022

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Olympian Mark Anthony “Da Baby Boy” Barriga faltered in his second world title shot after losing to the reigning World Boxing Organization (WBO) world lightflyweight champion Jonathan “Bomba” Gonzales on Friday (Saturday, Manila…

Barriga ready for title fight against Puerto Rican champ Gonzales in Florida

Glendale G. Rosal 06/24/2022

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Olympian Mark Anthony “Da Baby Boy” Barriga is ready to slug it out against Jonathan “Bomba” Gonzales for the World Boxing Organization (WBO) world light flyweight title tomorrow, June 24 (June 25 Manila…

Apolinar to bank on experience, skills in upcoming fight against Japanese foe

Glendale G. Rosal 06/24/2022

CEBU CITY, Philippines — The reigning Oriental Pacific Boxing Federation (OPBF) super bantamweight champion Pete “Thunder” Apolinar will use his experience and skills as his advantage against Japanese up-and-comer Yoshiki Takei in their coming bout on August…

Free refresher course on AIBA rules to be held by Pinay boxing judge, ref at CCSC

Glendale G. Rosal 06/24/2022

CEBU CITY, Philippines — A national-level boxing refresher course will highlight the upcoming Palarong Pambansa Boxing VisMin Cup from July 10 to 11, 2022, at the Cebu City Sports Center (CCSC). The refresher course, according to tournament…

Kumbati 13: Vicelles, other Omega Boxing Gym pugs win in respective bouts

Glendale G. Rosal 06/18/2022

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Omega Boxing Gym stalwarts triumphed in their respective bouts in last Friday’s “Kumbati 13” fight card at the Parkmall in Mandaue City. Leading the impressive outings was world-rated Mark “Rasta Mac” Vicelles who…

Vicelles ready to rumble against Abcede in tune-up bout in ‘Kumbati 13’

Glendale G. Rosal 06/16/2022

CEBU CITY, Philippines — The unbeaten and world-rated Mark “Rasta Mac” Vicelles and his opponent, Jaycever Abcede, promised Cebuano boxing fans an exciting showdown in their duel in the main event of “Kumbati 13” fight card tomorrow,…

American Duarte stops Filipino boxer Bernaldez in 8th round of lightweight fight

Glendale G. Rosal 06/13/2022

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Mark “Machete” Bernaldez fought valiantly in front of a largely  Mexican crowd but fell short against the bigger Oscar Duarte at the Honda Center in Anaheim, California last June 11 (June 12, Manila…

Inoue crowned new pound-for-pound king after win over Donaire

Mark Giongco - Reporter / @MarkGiongcoINQ 06/11/2022

MANILA, Philippines—Naoya Inoue rose to number one in the latest pound-for-pound rankings by Ring Magazine. Inoue claimed the top spot following a two-round masterclass over Nonito Donaire in their rematch on Tuesday. The dominant victory now puts Inoue just…

‘Baby Faced Assassin’ Butler laughs off talk of a death wish if he fights ‘Monster’ Inoue

Glendale G. Rosal 06/09/2022

CEBU CITY, Philippines — The reigning World Boxing Organization (WBO) world bantamweight champion Paul “Baby Faced Assassin” Butler of the United Kingdom is collecting all the receipts from boxing fans who said Naoya Inoue would “murder” him…

Palicte takes crushing defeat gracefully, shows respect to champ Moloney

Glendale G. Rosal 06/05/2022

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Filipino world title challenger Aston “Mighty” Palicte has taken his crushing defeat in the hands of Australian Jason “Mayhem” Moloney on Sunday gracefully. The 31-year-old Palicte suffered a third-round technical knockout against Moloney…

Nonito Donaire, Naoya Inoue promise repeat of 2019 bantamweight classic

Agence France Presse 06/05/2022

TOKYO, Japan – Naoya Inoue and Nonito Donaire produced a stone-cold bantamweight boxing classic when they fought in Japan in 2019, and the pair are promising that more is in store in Tuesday’s much-anticipated sequel. Japan’s “Monster” Inoue and “Filipino…

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