PH boxing’s medal machine roars along efficiently with Magno dominating higher-ranked Kenyan foe even as Petecio climbs ring again

Francis T.J. Ochoa - Sports Editor 07/26/2021

Under heavy fire from Irish Magno’s “bread-and-butter” game plan—a pattern of attack schemed by coaches off detailed scouting to open up shots to the body and the head—Kenya’s Christine Ongare was toast. Magno was everywhere on Sunday,…

Casimero to Rigondeux: Let’s engage‍ and fight

Marc Anthony Reyes 07/26/2021

John Riel Casimero made this plea to Guillermo Rigondeux to make their Aug. 14 fight in Carson, California, and interesting one: Fight and engage. But the Filipino champion of the World Boxing Organization’s bantamweight division—as well as…

Rigondeaux feels ‘underestimated’ ahead of Casimero bout

MARK GIONGCO 07/25/2021

MANILA, Philippines — Cuban stylist Guillermo Rigondeaux thinks he’s not getting the credit he rightfully deserves when it comes to his punching power. Rigondeaux plans to prove his pundits wrong while also keeping the same methodical approach…

Jerusalem wins rematch with Landero, walks away with OPBF title

Glendale G. Rosal 07/17/2021

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Toto “Mascuvado” Landero found himself in a state of deja vu after he was badly beaten by Melvin “Gringo” Jerusalem in their rematch last Friday evening in the main event of the Zip…

Boxer Marcial to be PH flagbearer in Tokyo Olympics

Glendale G. Rosal 07/15/2021

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Embattled boxer Eumir Felix Marcial will be replacing pole vaulter Ernest John Obiena as the Philippines’ male flagbearer in the opening ceremonies of the Tokyo Olympics on July 23 at the Tokyo National…

Santisima, Alberca ready to slug it out in SanMan’s Talisay fight card

Glendale G. Rosal 07/12/2021

CEBU CITY, Philippines—- Former world title challenger, Jeo “Santino” Santisima will face Alan Alberca in the undercard of the Zip SanMan Promotions fight card slated this Friday, July 16, 2021 at the Tabunok sports complex in Talisay…

‘Machete’ Bernaldez KOs Mexican foe in non-title fight

Glendale G. Rosal 07/11/2021

CEBU CITY, Philippines— Mark “Machete” Bernaldez scored a seventh round technical knockout victory against Mexican Juan Kantun in their non-title showdown at the Airport Hilton in Miami, Florida last Saturday, July 10, 2021. The Miami-based Butuan City…

Pacquiao has ‘mental’ edge vs Spence, says Hopkins

Bong Lozada 07/10/2021

MANILA, Philippines—Boxing icon Bernard Hopkins believes Manny Pacquiao holds the mental advantage in his welterweight title fight against WBC and IBF champion Errol Spence Jr. in August. In an interview with KO Artist Sports, Hopkins said Pacquiao’s…

Araneta comeback bid on after Claveras gets OK for OPBF title fight

Glendale G. Rosal 07/09/2021

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Omega Boxing Gym stalwart Christian “The Bomb” Araneta will finally get his much-deserved comeback fight on July 16, 2021.  This after, his opponent Richard Claveras who initially withdrew from their July 3, undercard…

‘Jet-lagged’ Pacquiao, 42, awes Roach with sharp form on first day of US training

MARK GIONGCO 07/07/2021

Manny Pacquiao hardly missed a beat in his first training camp in the United States in two years. Back at his old stomping grounds at Wild Card Boxing Club in Los Angeles, Pacquiao went into serious work…

Apolinar, Vicelles of Omega Boxing Gym KO foes in thrilling ‘Kumbati 10’ fights

Glendale G. Rosal 07/04/2021

CEBU CITY, Philippines — The Omega Boxing Gym stalwarts or boxers didn’t fail to entertain boxing fans following their thrilling but impressive victories on Saturday, July 3, 2021’s “Kumbati 10” fight card at the IPI compound in…

Casimero, Rigondeaux revive canceled world title unification fight

Glendale G. Rosal 07/03/2021

CEBU CITY, Philippines—- The world title unification bout between WBO world bantamweight king Johnriel “Quadro Alas” Casimero and WBA world bantamweight champion Guillermo “El Chacal” Rigondeaux is reportedly being revived. This after, the Premier Boxing Champions, the…

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