Negotiations underway for Araneta-Simsri IBF world title fight

Glendale G. Rosal 04/12/2025

CEBU CITY, Philippines — The long-awaited world title shot for Cebuano knockout artist Cristian “The Bomb” Araneta could become a reality soon. Omega Sports Promotions has confirmed that they recently started the negotiations with a Japanese promoter…

Fighting cop Jusue Bastillada captures VISPROBA boxing title

Glendale G. Rosal 04/12/2025

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Police officer and boxer Jusue Bastillada showcased his power and precision in the main event of Big Yellow Boxing Promotions’ “Bakbakan Dos” fight card, held Friday evening, April 11, in Toledo City, Cebu.…

Donnie Nietes ends 2-year hiatus with Manila comeback fight

Glendale G. Rosal 04/09/2025

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Former four-division world champion and the Philippines’ longest-reigning boxing titleholder, Donnie “Ahas” Nietes, is officially back in action after over two years of inactivity. Nietes will return to the ring on Thursday, April…

Pedro Taduran up next to defend world title after Jerusalem

Glendale G. Rosal 04/04/2025

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Pedro Taduran will try to duplicate compatriot Melvin Jerusalem’s impressive title defense against Yudai Shigeoka in their rematch, as he hopes to defend his world title against another Shigeoka. Taduran will face Ginjiro…

Amparo, Auxilio fall short in Tokyo bouts

Glendale G. Rosal 04/01/2025

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Visayan boxers Jake “El Bambino” Amparo and Reycar Auxilio came up short in their respective bouts at the Korakuen Hall in Tokyo, Japan, on Monday night, March 31. Amparo, from the renowned PMI…

Santisima, Dasmarinas fall short in Japan bouts

Glendale G. Rosal 03/30/2025

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Former world title challengers Jeo Santisima and Michael Dasmarinas fell short in their respective bouts on Saturday night, March 29, in Tokoname, Aichi, Japan. The Cebu-based Santisima battled fiercely but ultimately dropped a…

Melvin Jerusalem, Shigeoka face off again in Sunday’s rematch

Glendale G. Rosal 03/29/2025

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Melvin Jerusalem gears up to defend his World Boxing Council (WBC) world minimumweight title in a rematch against his rival Yudai Shigeoka on Sunday, March 30, in Tokoname, Aichi, Japan. Jerusalem and Shigeoka…

Santisima battles unbeaten Japanese prospect in Japan

Glendale G. Rosal 03/28/2025

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Former world title challenger Jeo “Santino” Santisima of the Cebu-based ZIP Sanman Boxing Team is set to test his mettle once again, this time in Japan’s bustling boxing scene. Santisima is aiming for…

Charly Suarez’s unwavering belief paves way for world title shot

Glendale G. Rosal 03/28/2025

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Charly “King’s Warrior” Suarez’s first shot at a world title is beyond boxing—it’s a story of resilience and determination. Suarez is set to challenge Mexican knockout artist Emanuel Navarrete for the World Boxing…

Big Yellow’s Reycar Auxilio debuts in Japan on March 31

Glendale G. Rosal 03/26/2025

​CEBU CITY, Philippines — Big Yellow Boxing Gym prospect, Reycar “The Machine” Auxilio is gearing up for a pivotal fight in Japan on March 31, at the famous Korakuen Hall in Tokyo. Auxilio will take on fellow…

Jimenez squares off with Indonesian in bounce back fight

Glendale G. Rosal 03/26/2025

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Determined to bounce back after two consecutive losses, former Philippine Games and Amusement Board (GAB) youth minimumweight Champion John Kevin Jimenez is focused on reviving his boxing career. The 20-year-old Jimenez, fighting out…

Chavit confident Suarez will not be replaced for world title shot

Glendale G. Rosal 03/26/2025

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Well-known businessman and sports patron Luis “Chavit” Singson is confident that Charly “King’s Warrior” Suarez will not be replaced to challenge the reigning World Boxing Organization (WBO) lightweight champion Emanuel Navarrete of Mexico…

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