Wenceslao pulls out of Engkwentro 9, to fight for WBF title in South Africa

Glendale G. Rosal 03/09/2023

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Rodel “The Hulk” Wenceslao the hard-hitting welterweight prospect of the ARQ Boxing Stable is pulling out from his scheduled bout in the “Engkwentro 9” fight card on March 24, 2023, in Talisay City.…

Edito Villamor: Giving back to boxing through his grassroots program

Glendale G. Rosal 03/09/2023

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Edito Villamor, the former ALA Boxing Gym chief trainer has indeed come a long way in organizing a grassroots amateur boxing program in his gym in Mandaue City. On Saturday, Villamor will hold…

Jerusalem travels to Japan to intensify training as he prepares for first world title defense

Glendale G. Rosal 03/07/2023

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Melvin “Gringo” Jerusalem the reigning World Boxing Organization (WBO) world minimumweight champion travels to Japan to ramp up his training for his first title defense on May 27, at a still-to-be-announced venue. Jerusalem…

Mark Magsayo falters in WBC interim title bid vs Brandon Figueroa

Glendale G. Rosal 03/05/2023

CEBU CITY, Philippines— Boholano and former world champion Mark “Magnifico” Magsayo faltered in his bid to win the World Boxing Council (WBC) interim world featherweight title against Brandon “The Heartbreaker” Figueroa via unanimous decision on Saturday (Sunday…

Magsayo guns for first win since losing world crown

Glendale G. Rosal 03/04/2023

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Former World Boxing Council (WBC) world featherweight champion Mark “Magnifico” Magsayo had to tip the weighing scales twice before getting the contracted weight for his WBC interim title showdown against Mexican-American Brandon Figueroa.…

Casama, Ponteras headline Sanman fight card in S. Cotabato

Glendale G. Rosal 03/03/2023

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Sanman Boxing’s prospect Michael Casama and Ryan Rey Ponteras lock horns in the main event of Sanman Boxing’s fight card in Norala, South Cotabato on March 9, 2023. Casama and Ponteras will battle…

Gabunilas battles Indon in “Engkwentro 9” main event

Glendale G. Rosal 03/03/2023

CEBU CITY, Philippines — John Paul Gabunilas will get his mettle tested by a young Indon fighter in the main event of “Engkwentro 9” on March 24, 2023, at the Talisay City Poblacion gymnasium, south Cebu. The…

Tommy Fury defeats Jake Paul in Saudi showdown

Reuters 02/27/2023

RIYADH— Jake Paul suffered the first loss of his fledgling boxing career as he was edged out by Tommy Fury at the Diriyah Arena on Sunday, with the British reality TV star scoring a split decision win…

Demecillo fails in first Japan fight, loses via 8-rd TKO

Glendale G. Rosal 02/17/2023

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Iligan City’s Kenny “Big Heart” Demecillo faltered in his bid to capture the vacant World Boxing Organization (WBO) Asia Pacific super bantamweight title after suffering an eighth-round technical knockout against Kazuki Nakajima on…

Gesta to fight Mexico’s Diaz in undercard of Ramirez-Rosado showdown in US

Glendale G. Rosal 02/14/2023

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Cebuano boxer Mercito “No Mercy” Gesta Jr. landed an undercard bout in the Gilberto Ramirez-Gabriel Rosado showdown on March 18, 2023, in the United States.  Gesta will face former world champion, Mexican/American Joseph…

Gaballo to fight Thai boxer in title eliminator bout for WBC world bantamweight belt

Glendale G. Rosal 02/14/2023

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Former world title challenger Reymart “Assassin” Gaballo will likely get a chance for another world title shot after the World Boxing Council (WBC) officially ordered a world title eliminator bout against another contender…

Marcial scores 2nd round TKO win against Argentinian foe

Glendale G. Rosal 02/12/2023

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Olympic bronze medalist Eumir Marcial continued to stamp his class in the pro boxing scene after stopping Argentinean Ricardo Rubel Villalba on Sunday, Feb. 11 (February 12, Manila Time) at the Alamodome in…

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