Heavyweight boxing great George Foreman dead at 76: family

Agence France Presse 03/22/2025

Los Angeles, United States — Former heavyweight champion George Foreman, who fought and lost against Muhammad Ali in boxing’s iconic 1974 “Rumble in the Jungle” before reclaiming the title two decades later, died Friday aged 76, his…

Visayas’ finest boxers honored at 2nd Pacquiao-Elorde Awards

Glendale G. Rosal 03/21/2025

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Some of the Visayas region’s best and brightest boxers were rightfully honored on Thursday night, March 20, during the 2nd Pacquiao-Elorde Awards Night in Manila. Leading the awardees was Michael Domingo of ZIP…

Marlon Tapales to fight in Cambodia anew this April

Glendale G. Rosal 03/16/2025

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Former IBF and WBA world super bantamweight champion Marlon Tapales perhaps fell in love with fighting in Cambodia as he’s set to return there to face Indonesian contender Jon Jon Jet on April…

Santisima, Into, Beltran to vie in WBC Boxing Grand Prix

Glendale G. Rosal 03/15/2025

CEBU CITY, Philippines— Three more rising Filipino boxing prospects have been tapped to compete in the World Boxing Council (WBC) Boxing Grand Prix in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, next month. Joining Cebuano fighter Bryx Piala of the ARQ…

Ryan James Racaza falls to Canadian Lucas Bahdi in epic battle

Glendale G. Rosal 03/11/2025

CEBU CITY, Philippines—Cebuano boxing prospect Ryan James “The Untouchable” Racaza suffered the first loss of his professional career in a valiant stand against hometown favorite Lucas “Prince” Bahdi in their thrilling 10-round showdown at the Toronto Casino…

Vitor, Asilo ready for comeback fights in Panglao

Glendale G. Rosal 03/08/2025

CEBU CITY, Philippines— The stage is set for the comeback fights of PMI Bohol Boxing Stable’s John Virgel “Valiente” Vitor and Gerwin “Gladiator” Asilo in the “Kumong Bol-Anon 20” slugfest on Sunday, March 9, at the Panglao…

Bryx Piala to fight in historic WBC Boxing Grand Prix

Glendale G. Rosal 03/06/2025

CEBU CITY, Philippines—Cebuano boxer Bryx Piala is set to take center stage in one of the biggest boxing spectacles in the world, the inaugural World Boxing Council (WBC) Boxing Grand Prix in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. This one-of-a-kind…

Pinili, Torres set for Ohashi boxing event in Japan this March

Glendale G. Rosal 02/28/2025

CEBU CITY, Philippines—Two Filipino boxers will try their luck in Japan’s highly competitive boxing scene on March 25 at Korakuen Hall in Tokyo, Japan. Romer Pinili and Ador Torres will take on two promising Japanese prospects in…

Unbeaten Cebuano pug AJ Paciones joins Viva Promotions

Glendale G. Rosal 02/26/2025

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Unbeaten Cebuano boxer Arvin Jhon “The Sniper” Paciones has officially signed with the United States-based Viva Promotions. The announcement was made on Wednesday, February 26, through a Facebook post from Viva Promotions, confirming…

Araneta-Simsri fight for a world title now in talks

Glendale G. Rosal 02/25/2025

CEBU CITY, Philippines— Filipino knockout artist Cristian “The Bomb” Araneta might finally get his second world title shot this year, as Omega Boxing Gym and Omega Sports Promotions is in talks for a world title bout. With…

Bernaldez’s streak ends as Sandoval scores 4th Rd. KO

Glendale G. Rosal 02/23/2025

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Filipino road warrior Mark “Machete” Bernaldez’s bid to extend his winning streak ended abruptly after suffering a fourth-round knockout loss to unbeaten American prospect Cain Sandoval on Saturday (Philippine time), February 22, at…

Dave Apolinario squares off with Chinese foe in Japan this April

Glendale G. Rosal 02/22/2025

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Former world title challenger Dave “Dobermann” Apolinario of Sanman Boxing Gym will fight in Japan for the third time in his career. Apolinario will face Chinese Longyi Hu in an eight-rounder non-title fight…

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