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…

Bacyadan beats Venezuelan foe, qualifies for Paris Olympics

Glendale G. Rosal 06/03/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Hergie Bacyadan was the latest Filipino to qualify for the Paris Olympics in July during the 2024 Boxing 2nd World Qualification Tournament in Bangkok, Thailand on Sunday, June 2.  Bacyadan qualified less than…

Mike Tyson fight with John Logan moved due to ‘Iron Mike’ illness

Associated Press 06/01/2024

Mike Tyson’s fight with Jake Paul has been postponed after the 57-year-old Tyson fell ill on a flight last weekend. Tyson and Paul said Friday that they will announce a new fight date next week. They were…

Paciones faces acid test in Kumbati 17 slugfest 

Glendale G. Rosal 05/23/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Unbeaten Cebuano prospect Arvin Jhon “The Sniper” Paciones will return to Cebu for the “Kumbati 17” fight card of the Omega Sports Promotions slated on June 29 at the Liloan Gymnasium in Liloan…

Inoue KOs Nery in 6th after 1st round scare to defend titles

Agence France Presse 05/07/2024

Japan’s undisputed super-bantamweight world champion Naoya Inoue said an early scare got him “fired up” after he stopped Mexico’s Luis Nery in the sixth round to defend his titles at the Tokyo Dome on Monday. Around 43,000 fans packed…

WBO Oriental title: Saludar KOs Thai foe, becomes new champion 

Glendale G. Rosal 05/03/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Former world champion Vic “Vicious” Saludar made easy work of his Thai foe, Sanchai Yotboon to capture the vacant World Boxing Organization (WBO) Oriental minimumweight title in the co-main event of the “Engkwentro…

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