Nietes-Ioka rematch set for July 13 in Japan

Glendale G. Rosal 05/04/2022

CEBU CITY, Philippines — The much-anticipated rematch between Donnie “Ahas” Nietes and Kazuto Ioka will finally happen on July 13 in Japan, the World Boxing Organization (WBO) announced. This latest development came a month after the WBO…

Inoue hires 2 Pinoy sparmates as he prepares for Donaire showdown

Glendale G. Rosal 04/28/2022

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Undefeated Japanese world champion Naoya “Monster” Inoue hired two Filipino prospects as his sparring partners to prepare for his world title unification bout against Nonito Donaire on June 7, 2022, in Japan. Inoue…

Now no. 2 in WBO light flyweight rankings, Vicelles is closer to world title shot

Dale Rosal 04/25/2022

CEBU CITY, Philippines—Omega Boxing Gym’s unbeaten prospect Mark “Rasta Mac” Vicelles is inching closer to getting a world title shot. The 26-year-old Lebak, Sultan Kudarat native has been elevated to the No. 2 spot of the World…

Gesta, Diaz make weight

Dale Rosal 04/21/2022

CEBU CITY, Philippines—Former world title challenger and the pride of San Remigio, north Cebu, Mercito “No Mercy” Gesta, and his opponent Joel Diaz Jr. passed the official weigh-in for their 10-rounder non-title showdown in Fantasy Springs Casino…

Casimero-Butler fight put off amid allegations Filipino violated weight cut rule; Sultan to face Butler instead

Glendale G. Rosal 04/20/2022

CEBU CITY, Philippines — World Boxing Organization (WBO) world bantamweight king John Riel “Quadro Alas” Casimero is in hot waters again after violating the weight cut guidelines of the British Boxing Board of Control (BBBofC) a few…

Suganob hospitalized, fight with Quizo moved to July

Glendale G. Rosal 04/19/2022

CEBU CITY, Philippines — The upcoming regional title bout between PMI Boxing Stable’s Rodel Suganob and Ranelio Quizo in the main event of Kumong Bol-anon IV on April 23, 2022, in Dauis, Bohol, has been moved to…

Wenceslao out to rewrite his boxing story

Glendale G. Rosal 04/06/2022

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Welterweight journeyman Rodel Wenceslao wants to rewrite his boxing career to something more plausible under a new promoter and with renewed optimism. Luck hasn’t been that kind for the 29-year old Cebu-based Wenceslao…

Inoue announces Donaire rematch on Twitter

Glendale G. Rosal 03/31/2022

CEBU CITY, Philippines — The unbeaten Japanese world champion Naoya “Monster” Inoue officially announced on Twitter his rematch with reigning WBC world bantamweight champion Nonito “The Filipino Flash” Donaire Jr. on June 7, 2022, in Saitama Super…

John Riel Casimero faces abuse, acts of lasciviousness complaints

MARK GIONGCO 02/22/2022

MANILA, Philippines—Filipino boxing champion John Riel Casimero is facing his biggest bout yet after a case of Acts of Lasciviousness and RA 7610 was filed against him by a minor. As per Southern Police District, through its…

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