Roda falls in 9th-round slugfest vs. Japan’s Han in Seoul

Glendale G. Rosal 04/27/2025

CEBU CITY, Philippines — What started as a thrilling back-and-forth slugfest ended in heartbreak for Ramil Roda of Omega Boxing Gym, who absorbed a ninth-round technical knockout (TKO) loss against Japan’s Ryang Ho Han in their International…

Mark Vicelles set for Japan debut fight on May 18

Glendale G. Rosal 04/20/2025

CEBU CITY, Philippines — World-rated flyweight Mark Vicelles is set to begin a new chapter in his boxing career as he makes his debut in Japan on May 18 in Fuji. Now managed and promoted by a…

Palicte falls to Garnica in US bout

Glendale G. Rosal 04/20/2025

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Former two-time world title challenger Aston “Mighty” Palicte suffered a tough setback after being stopped by undefeated American prospect Anthony Garnica in their National Boxing Association (NBA) Inter-Continental bantamweight title bout at Thunder…

Jerald Into outclasses American foe, advances to Round of 16

Glendale G. Rosal 04/20/2025

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Undefeated Filipino lightweight prospect Jerald “Truman” Into pulled off an impressive victory against American bet Ahmad Muhammad Jones, winning by unanimous decision in the Round of 32 of the World Boxing Council (WBC)…

Christian Balunan moves closer to world title shot in latest rankings

Glendale G. Rosal 04/19/2025

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Christian Balunan, one of Villamor Boxing Gym’s (VBG) fastest-rising prospects, continues his steady ascent toward a world title shot. In the latest International Boxing Federation (IBF) world rankings for the minimumweight division, the…

Mark Magsayo, Eduardo Hernandez title eliminator purse bid moved

Glendale G. Rosal 04/16/2025

CEBU CITY, Philippines — The purse bid for the World Boxing Council (WBC) super featherweight world title eliminator between Boholano boxer Mark “Magnifico” Magsayo and Mexico’s Eduardo “Rocky” Hernandez has been postponed once again — this time…

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…

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