Gaballo faces Indonesian in February in Manila

Glendale G. Rosal 01/20/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Former interim world champion Reymart “Assassin” Gaballo ends his eight-month hiatus with a regional title bout in Manila on February 13, 2024.  This will be Gaballo’s fight since June 17, 2023, where he…

Marcial to train in the United States for upcoming pro bout

Glendale G. Rosal 01/19/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Tokyo Olympics bronze medalist Eumir Marcial will spend his training camp in the United States for his homecoming professional bout tentatively slated in March at the Ninoy Aquino Stadium in Malate, Manila. The…

Araneta’s win crucial to Cebu’s boxing scene

Glendale G. Rosal 01/16/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines— Omega Sports Promotions’ top honcho, Pio Paulo Castillo, sees Christian ‘The Bomb’ Araneta’s world title eliminator win as crucial to the future of Cebu’s boxing scene. During an interview during Aranet’s final sparring session…

Magsayo punches his way into super featherweight top 10 world rankings

Glendale G. Rosal 01/14/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Former world champion, Mark “Magnifico” Magsayo is starting to make his presence felt in the super featherweight division after cracking into the world’s latest top 10 rankings.  Magsayo, the former World Boxing Council…

Araneta: Experience and Donaire’s help key to winning world title eliminator bout

Glendale G. Rosal 01/13/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Omega Boxing Gym’s banner boxer, Christian “The Bomb” Araneta, is full of confidence heading into his third world title eliminator fight.  The 28-year-old Cebuano knockout artist will trade leathers with Arvin “Hurricane” Magramo…

Sultan fights in Inoue-Ancajas undercard

Glendale G. Rosal 01/12/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Former world title challenger Jonas “Zorro” Sultan joins former world champion Jerwin “Pretty Boy” Ancajas in the same fight card on February 24, 2024, in Tokyo, Japan. Sultan will face Japanese newcomer Riku…

Saludar-Kurihara rematch spices up ‘Kumbati 16’ in Cebu

Glendale G. Rosal 01/11/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines— Froilan Saludar and Japanese Keita Kurihara will have their grudge rematch in the co-main event of Mega Sports Promotions’ ‘Kumbati 16’ at the Convention Center of NUSTAR Resort Cebu  on Jan. 26, 2024. To…

Tapales remains a top 5 world title contender 

Glendale G. Rosal 01/11/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Marlon Tapales remains one of the top contenders in the 122-pound division despite losing to Japanese star Naoya “Monster” Inoue in their unification bout in Japan last December.  Nicknamed “The Nightmare”, Tapales is…

Araneta takes on Magramo for IBF world title eliminator in Cebu

Glendale G. Rosal 01/09/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines — World-rated knockout artist Christian “The Bomb” Araneta will test his mettle against an equally dangerous foe in the main event of “Kumbati 16” on January 26 at the plush Nustar Resort and Casino’s…

Plania takes on ex-world champ in Florida 

Glendale G. Rosal 01/06/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Sanman Boxing’s “Magic” Mike Plania returns to the United States with a scheduled fight on January 31 in Florida.  Plania will take on former world champion Angelo “El Chinito” Leo in a 10-rounder…

Jerusalem eager for another world title shot, enters 2024 on Boxrec’s Top 5 contenders

Glendale G. Rosal 01/03/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Former world champion Melvin “Gringo” Jerusalem entered 2024 as a top five contender in the minimumweight division according to Boxrec. The 29-year-old pride of Manolo Fortich, Bukidnon was ranked No. 3 as the…

Grand plans in 2024 for PMI Bohol Boxing Promotions

Glendale G. Rosal 01/02/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines— The PMI Bohol Boxing Promotions is set to make significant moves in 2024. Floriezyl Echavez Podot, the head of Bohol Boxing Promotions and a lawyer, announced their major plans, beginning the year with two…

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