Cebuano boxer Balunan: I am deserving to be a champion 

Dale Rosal 10/26/2023

CEBU CITY, Philippines—Unbeaten Cebuano boxing prospect Christian Balunan didn’t leave a single stone unturned in preparing for the biggest fight of his career on November 4 in Tagbilaran, Bohol. Balunan, one of Villamor Boxing Gym’s top prospects,…

Milan Melindo loses OPBF silver featherweight belt to Korean boxer Jong Seon Kang

Glendale G. Rosal 07/01/2023

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Milan “El Metodico” Melindo’s reign as the Oriental and Pacific Boxing Federation (OPBF) silver featherweight champion officially ended on Saturday, July 1, 2023, after he lost to Jong Seon Kang during their fight…

Filipino boxer Kenneth Egano, 22, passes away

05/11/2023

MANILA, Philippines—Filipino bantamweight Kenneth Egano, who slipped into a coma after a boxing fight, passed away on Wednesday, May 10, 2023. Egano beat Jason Facularin by unanimous decision in an eight-rounder on Saturday as part of Manny…

Martin, promising Pinoy boxer, to face Japanese Ikeda in non-title fight in Manila

Glendale G. Rosal 04/05/2023

CEBU CITY, Philippines — World-rated prospect Carl Jammes “Wonder Boy” Martin will fight in the undercard of Johnriel Casimero-Fillipus Nghitumbwa WBO regional title showdown on May 13, 2023 in Okada Manila Hotel and Casino.  The 23-year-old Martin,…

Engkwentro 9: Confident Gabunilas promises entertaining fight against Indonesia foe

Glendale G. Rosal 03/23/2023

CEBU CITY, Philippines —ARQ Boxing Stable’s John Paul “Angas ng Cebu” Gabunilas promises a highly-entertaining fight against Indonesian Wandi Priman Hulu in the main event of “Engkwentro 9” fight card tomorrow, March 24, at the Talisay City…

Michael Domingo: From topnotch boxer to multiple world champion trainer

Glendale G. Rosal 01/07/2023

CEBU CITY, Philippines –Michael Domingo is now a certified multiple world boxing champion trainer after his ward Melvin “Gringo” Jerusalem captured the WBO world minimumweight title on Friday evening, in Edion Arena, Osaka, Japan. Domingo who was…

Body of young boxer swept by raging waters found 2 days later

Glendale G. Rosal 07/06/2022

CEBU CITY, Philippines — A good man outside the ring. This was how boxers, even those whom Roberto Toto Landero had fought atop the ring described the young fighter who tragically died early this week. Landero was…

Like fine wine, Nietes getting better with age

Glendale G. Rosal 11/03/2021

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Four-division world champion Donnie “Ahas” Nietes has taken on bigger and younger sparring mates to prepare for a possible fight before the year ends. In a video uploaded on YouTube by his trainer…

Pro boxer still detained at Pardo Police Station

Pegeen Maisie M. Sararaña 09/06/2021

CEBU CITY, Philippines — The station commander of Pardo Police Station confirmed that pro boxer Albert “Prince” Pagara remains detained at their station pending the result of the inquest proceedings. Police Major Jose Angelo Acupinpin, Pardo Police…

Professional boxer arrested for allegedly molesting, raping minor

Morexette Marie B. Erram, Paul Lauro 09/02/2021

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Police here confirmed reports that they arrested a professional boxer who was accused of molesting and raping a minor. Albert “Prince” Pagara, the Leyte-born boxer, was arrested on Wednesday evening, September 1 in…

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…

Embattled boxer Marcial finds solid ally in Chooks-to-Go

Glendale G. Rosal 05/21/2021

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Embattled Filipino boxer Eumir Marcial has found a solid ally in his fight against the lack of financial support extended to boxers and other national athletes. Renowned sports patron Ronald Mascariñas, the president…

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