Nietes camp: ‘We never said we won’t be fighting Palicte’

Mars G. Alison 02/12/2019

CEBU CITY, Philippines – The camp of four-division world champion Donnie “Ahas” Nietes denied that they have yet to respond to the call for rematch made by the camp of Aston Palicte. In an official statement sent…

Cebu firms to feel adverse impact of additional excise tax on fuel

Irene R. Sino Cruz 01/15/2019

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Businesses face rising operating costs and lower net income due to the imposition of the additional P2 excise tax on oil products. Bob Gothong, chief executive officer of Gothong Southern group, admitted that…

A few more big fights needed, says Aldeguer

Glendale G. Rosal 11/25/2018

FOR ALA Promotions CEO Michael Aldeguer, it would still be too early to tell if World Boxing Organization (WBO) oriental super bantamweight champion Jeo “Santino” Santisima and newly crowned WBO world youth super flyweight king Kevin Jake…

Wasted chance: Aldeguer says ALA had big plans for Magsayo

Glendale G. Rosal 06/11/2018

MAASIN CITY — For ALA Promotions International CEO Michael Aldeguer, it’s such a waste that Mark “Magnifico” Magsayo decided to leave and transfer to another team. “There were big plans for Mark. But I don’t know, he…

NEXT MISSION: JUAREZ

Glendale G. Rosal 06/10/2018

After impressive TKO win, Aldeguer said Pagara wants rematch with Mexican boxer Maasin City — Following the huge victory of “Prince” Albert Pagara over Ghanaian Laryea Gabriel Odoi to retake the World Boxing Organization (WBO) Intercontinental junior…

Nothing’s final until contract is signed, says ALA’s Aldeguer

Glendale G. Rosal 05/12/2018

NOTHING’S final yet with the all-Filipino world-title showdown pitting three-division world champion Donnie “Ahas” Nietes and Aston “Mighty” Palicte. While there were online reports saying the fight will be held at the Cebu Coliseum on August 18,…

For Aldeguer, Pagara has 50-50 chance against unbeaten Japanese

Glendale G. Rosal 12/15/2017

  ALA Promotions International’ top honcho Michael Aldeguer believes that his ward, WBO international super lightweight champion Jason “El Niño” Pagara, has a fifty-fifty percent chance against the unbeaten Japanese contender Hiroki Okada on December 19 in…

Give Magsayo more time, says Aldeguer

Glendale G. Rosal 11/26/2017

There’s no need to rush. This is what ALA Promotions International CEO Michael Aldeguer said when asked if his prized ward, WBO international featherweight champion Mark “Magnifico” Magsayo, is indeed ready for a world title shot following…

Villanueva-Tete world title eliminator moved

Glendale G. Rosal 01/12/2017

World Boxing Organization (WBO) Asia Pacific Bantamweight champion “King” Arthur Villanueva of ALA Boxing Gym will have to wait a little longer before he could face world number two Zolani Tete of South Africa. Both were supposed…

‘Prince’ Albert ‘unimpressive’ in win

Glendale G. Rosal 11/27/2016

“PRINCE” Albert Pagara marked his return from his first career-loss with a unanimous decision win over Ghana’s Raymond Commey in the undercard of Pinoy Pride 39: Road to Redemption at the Cebu Coliseum last Saturday night. Though…

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