Quest for Champions: Noy Pacing Boxing Gym hosts amateur slugfest

Glendale G. Rosal 07/26/2024

TAGBILARAN CITY, BOHOL— Twelve exciting amateur boxing fights will be featured in the ninth installment of the “Quest for Champions” fight card on Saturday, July 27, at the Noy Pacing Flores Boxing Gym in Mandaue City. This…

Japanese boxer refuses win, apologizes to Filipino foe in Japan

Glendale Rosal 07/24/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines —  An odd but heartwarming turn of events stole the spotlight last July 22 at the Korakuen Hall in Tokyo, Japan when a Japanese boxer refuses his win against his Filipino opponent believing that…

Jerusalem itching to make first world title defense at home

Glendale G. Rosal 07/24/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines—Melvin “El Gringo” Jerusalem, currently the only Filipino boxing world champion, is excited to make his first title defense in front of his countrymen in September. The World Boxing Council (WBC) minimumweight champion will face…

Garces secures unanimous decision win vs. Paradero at ‘Mano a Mano sa Sugbo’

Glendale G. Rosal 07/21/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Kit Ceron Garces showcased his readiness for bigger fights by securing a unanimous decision victory over two-time world title challenger Robert “Super Inggo” Paradero in the main event of the “Mano a Mano…

Japanese champ Nakatani knocks out Astrolabio in first round

Glendale G. Rosal 07/21/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Vincent “Asero” Astrolabio suffered a devastating first-round knockout at the hands of reigning World Boxing Council (WBC) bantamweight champion Junto Nakatani on July 20 at the Kokugikan Arena in Tokyo, Japan. Nakatani needed…

Apolinar set for undercard bout in Taduran-Shigeoka world title duel

Glendale G. Rosal 07/20/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Pete “Prime Time” Apolinar of the Prime Stags Boxing Stable in Talisay City, Cebu is set for another challenging bout in Japan on July 28. The 29-year-old San Pablo City, Laguna native will…

PMI’s Suganob continues to ascend in world rankings

Glendale G. Rosal 07/20/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines — The pride of the PMI Bohol Boxing Stable, Regie “The Filipino Phenom” Suganob, took a step closer to earning another world title shot after climbing higher in the world rankings. From the No.…

Pacquiao’s sparring partner fights in ‘Mano a Mano sa Sugbo’ co-mainer

Glendale G. Rosal 07/17/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Former Omega Boxing Gym’s unbeaten prospect Carlo “Brown Sugar” Bacaro will fight Jose Roda Jr. in the co-main event of Winzir’s “Mano a Mano sa Sugbo” boxing event on Saturday, July 20, at…

Cebuano first-timers strike gold medals in boxing

Glendale G. Rosal 07/15/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines – Despite struggling in the Palarong Pambansa’s medal rankings, Central Visayas’ boxers delivered a stellar performance, clinching the overall championship in the boxing event on Monday, July 15. Ivhan Espina of Cebu City and…

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…

Boxing Buddies: A journey of a hopeful father and son

Jay Baa 07/11/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines— In a boxing match, every punch reflects a boxer’s hard work, training, and sacrifice. It becomes even more special when a father takes on the role of the trainer—the one who guides moves, builds…

Palarong Pambansa 2024: Cebu pugs more than ready to trade punches

Glendale G. Rosal 07/10/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Four of Central Visayas’ bets in Palarong Pambansa‘s boxing event are ready to wage war in the ring as the competition officially starts tomorrow, July 11, at the Cebu Coliseum. They are Carl…

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