Marlon Tapales set to defend title vs Indian challenger in Cambodia

Glenale G. Rosal 08/28/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines— Former two-division world champion Marlon “Nightmare” Tapales will defend his World Boxing Council (WBC) Asian Continental super bantamweight title against India’s Saurabh Kumar on September 7 in Phnom Penh, Cambodia. This marks Tapales’ first…

Araneta’s comeback on the horizon as injury recovery advances

Glendale G. Rosal 08/25/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines— Top-ranked Cebuano boxer Cristian “The Bomb” Araneta is inching closer to a return to the ring, according to Omega Boxing Gym. Fans have been eagerly awaiting news of Araneta after his impressive first-round knockout…

Cataraja absorbs 1st defeat in Japan debut via split decision

Glendale G. Rosal 08/24/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines—Cebuano top-ranked super flyweight contender Kevin Jake “KJ” Cataraja’s undefeated streak came to a surprising halt in his debut fight in Japan on Saturday, August 24. Facing off against Mexican toughie Kenbun Torres at the…

Jerusalem confirms first title defense vs. Mexican rival in Manila on Sept. 22

Glendale G. Rosal 08/23/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Reigning WBC World Minimumweight Champion Melvin “Gringo” Jerusalem has officially confirmed the date and location of his highly anticipated first title defense. In an exclusive interview with CDN Digital, Jerusalem announced that he…

Marcial chooses pro boxing career over Olympic gold medal dream

Glendale G. Rosal 08/21/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines – With the future of boxing in the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics hanging in the balance, Tokyo Olympics bronze medalist Eumir Marcial appears poised to shift his focus entirely to his burgeoning professional career.…

Gaballo set for comeback bout in South Cotabato

Glendale G. Rosal 08/21/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines—Former interim world champion Reymart “Assassin” Gaballo is poised to make his return to the ring just four months after a crushing knockout loss in Manila. Gaballo, who once held the title of WBC interim…

Charly Suarez clashes with unbeaten Mexican in US

Glendale G. Rosal 08/20/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines – Filipino super featherweight sensation Charly “King’s Warrior” Suarez is set for a pivotal showdown against Mexican-American standout Andres Cortes in a high-stakes bout on September 20 in Glendale, Arizona. The fight, part of…

John Ver Espra to fight abroad for the first time

Glendale Rosal 08/16/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines—John Ver Espra of Prime Fight Boxing Stable is set to make his international debut on September 7, 2024 in Incheon, South Korea.  The 25-year-old from Mandaue City will face Mongolia’s Orkhontungalag Unubold in a…

Apolinario remains highly ranked amidst world title defeat

Glandale Rosal 08/16/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines—- Erstwhile unbeaten prospect, Dave “Dobermann” Apolinario won’t have to worry too much in his comeback journey as he remained a highly ranked contender in the flyweight division world ratings.  It can be recalled that…

Newly crowned world champion Pedro Taduran is GAB’s best boxer for July

Glendale Rosal 08/16/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Newly crowned International Boxing Federation (IBF) world minimumweight champion Pedro “Kid Heneral” Taduran has been honored as the Games and Amusements Board’s (GAB) “Boxer of the Month” for July. Taduran reclaimed his world…

Apolinario suffers first career loss, K.O’ed in IBF world title bid

Glendale G. Rosal 08/10/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Sanman Boxing’s Dave “Dobermann” Apolinario, endured his first defeat, as he succumbed to a sixth-round knockout in the hands of Mexico’s Angel Ayala in their International Boxing Federation (IBF) world flyweight title showdown.…

Funding for basketball vs. other sports: Netizens share their takes

CTU Intern Ricazen Tan 08/08/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines—Carlos Yulo’s back-to-back Olympic championship win blew up Filipinos’ social media spaces, as several netizens shared their thoughts on the win. In fact, actress Agot Isidro shared a post asking netizens whether reducing the budget…

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