Cebu’s Araneta squares off with tough Thai foe in ‘Kumbati 14’

Glendale Rosal 03/28/2023

CEBU CITY, Philippines—Hard-hitting Cebuano Christian “The Bomb” Araneta will get his mettle tested as he faces veteran Thai Jakrawut Majungoen in the main event of “Kumbati 14” on April 1, 2023, at the Hoopsdome in Lapu-Lapu City. …

Melvin Jerusalem to train in the US for his first title defense in May

Glendale G. Rosal 03/28/2023

CEBU CITY, Philippines— The reigning World Boxing Organization (WBO) world minimumweight champion Melvin “Gringo” Jerusalem will spend the remainder of his training camp abroad. This as his promoter JC Manangquil of Sanman Boxing Promotions confirmed that Jerusalem…

Casimero faces WBO Global titlist and world-rated Namibian in Manila in May says Japanese promoter

Glendale G. Rosal 03/28/2023

CEBU CITY, Philippines— Former World Boxing Organization (WBO) world bantamweight king Johnriel “Quadro Alas” Casimero will fight world-rated Namibian Fillipus Nghitumbwa on May 13 at the Okada Hotel in Manila. This was officially confirmed to CDN Digital…

Gabunilas clinches WBO AsPac youth title via TKO victory vs. Indonesian foe

Glendale G. Rosal 03/25/2023

CEBU CITY, Philippines—- Hard-hitting Cebuano prospect John Paul “Angas ng Cebu” Gabunilas wrested the World Boxing Organization (WBO) Asia Pacific youth flyweight title by beating Indonesian Wandi Priman Hulu via a sixth round technical knockout in the…

Petecio bows out of Women’s World Boxing Championships in New Delhi

Glendale G. Rosal 03/22/2023

CEBU CITY, Philippines— Olympic silver medalist in boxing, Nesthy Petecio, revealed that she fought through with menstruation in her Round of 16 loss in the International Boxing Association (IBA) Women’s World Boxing Championships in New Delhi, India,…

Suarez barges into WBO’s latest Jr. lightweight’s Top 10 world rankings

Glendale G. Rosal 03/22/2023

CEBU CITY, Philippines—- Charly “King’s Warrior” Suarez continues to make an impression in the mainstream boxing scene after breaking into the Top 10 of the World Boxing Organization’s (WBO) junior lightweight division in the latest global rankings.…

Money Punch partners with former world title challenger Villamor in bid to give boxing in Cebu a boost

Glendale G. Rosal 03/19/2023

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Money Punch Boxing Promotions formally introduced itself in the already-stacked Philippine boxing promotional scene with programs aiming to improve the quality of the sport in the country. Christian Faust, a German-Australian based in…

Cebu’s Gesta upsets favored American boxer Diaz with a split decision win in US fight

Glendale G. Rosal 03/19/2023

CEBU CITY, Philippines— Cebuano lightweight contender Mercito “No Mercy” Gesta Jr. walked away with a split decision victory against former world champion Joseph Diaz Jr. in their 10-rounder Golden Boy Promotions main event showdown at the Walter…

More bouts lined up for Villamor grassroots boxing tournament

Glendale G. Rosal 03/18/2023

CEBU CITY, Philippines —Additional amateur bouts guarantee to spice up the Villamor Boxing Gym (VBG) amateur monthly grassroots program that will unfold tomorrow, March 20, at the VBG Gym in Barangay Pagsabungan, Mandaue City. The monthly amateur…

Cebu’s Gesta to face American foe in main event of California fight

Glendale G. Rosal 03/18/2023

CEBU CITY, Philippines— The 12-rounder lightweight showdown between Cebuano fighter Mercito “No Mercy” Gesta and American Joseph Diaz Jr. has been elevated as the main event tomorrow, Saturday (Sunday, Manila Time) at the Walter Pyramid in Long…

Gesta looks to family for added boost in upcoming fight against American Diaz

Glendale G. Rosal 03/17/2023

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Cebuano lightweight contender Mercito “No Mercy” Gesta dedicates his upcoming bout against American Joseph Diaz in Long Beach, California to his child and family. The 35-year-old Gesta, a native of San Remigio, northern…

Young boxers from Sarok BG, Cebu City, Carcar shine in Villamor grassroots tilt

Glendale G. Rosal 03/12/2023

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Young boxers from the Sarok Boxing Gym, Cebu City, and Napo, Carcar City sizzled in the monthly amateur boxing fight card of the Villamor Boxing Gym in Pagsabungan, Mandaue City on Saturday, March…

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