Gabriel Tapales to fight Russian in Moscow for IBF regional title

Glendale G. Rosal 01/20/2026

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Another Filipino boxer is set to test his skills in unfamiliar territory as he heads to Russia next month. Gabriel Tapales, the younger brother of two-division world champion Marlon Tapales, will face Aznaur…

Sampan–Entor clash steals spotlight in VBG Sinulog Boxing amateur card

Glendale G. Rosal 01/18/2026

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Orly Sampan and Jhun Mark Entor stole the spotlight among the 12 bouts featured in the Villamor Boxing Gym (VBG) Sinulog Boxing Event amateur fight card on Saturday, January 17, in Pagsabungan, Mandaue…

World Boxing Council: Joey Canoy faces South African in minimumweight title eliminator

Glendale G. Rosal 01/17/2026

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Top-ranked minimumweight contender Joey Canoy once again steps into hostile territory as he takes on South African Siyakholwa Kuse in a high-stakes bout that could finally clear his path to a world title…

Boxer AJ Paciones to face fellow unbeaten prospect in February

Glendale G. Rosal 01/17/2026

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Unbeaten Cebuano knockout artist Arvin Jhon Paciones will put his World Boxing Organization (WBO) Oriental flyweight title on the line against fellow undefeated prospect Nathaniel Dorona on Feb. 28 in Manila. The bout…

Piala suffers fourth-round KO against Liam Wilson in Australia

Glendale G. Rosal 01/16/2026

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Cebuano boxer Rodex “The Tank” Piala suffered a devastating fourth-round knockout at the hands of Australian Liam Wilson on Friday, January 16, in Brisbane, Australia. A well-placed left hook to the liver sent…

Villamor Gym features 12 amateur bouts in Sinulog Boxing Event

Glendale G. Rosal 01/16/2026

CEBU CITY, Philippines — A total of 12 amateur bouts will take center stage on Saturday, January 17, as Villamor Boxing Gym stages its annual “Sinulog Boxing Event” at the gym’s home base in Barangay Pagsabungan, Mandaue…

Suganob leaps in latest WBO, IBF, WBC rankings

Glendale G. Rosal 01/12/2026

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Regie “Filipino Phenom” Suganob is climbing faster and higher in the world rankings. Just two months before his next fight, the Boholano boxer is opening 2026 with renewed momentum after rising in three…

Zip Sanman’s Gabriel Santisima to face Japanese knockout artist

Glendale G. Rosal 01/09/2026

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Gabriel Santisima, one of the promising prospects from the Cebu-based ZIP Sanman Boxing Gym, faces a tough challenge as he takes on reigning World Boxing Organization (WBO) Asia Pacific super bantamweight champion Subaru…

RV Deniega eyes first Japan win in January 23 bout

Glendale G. Rosal 01/09/2026

CEBU CITY, Philippines — General Santos City prospect RV “The Crusher” Deniega returns to Japan on January 23, determined to finally score a victory on Japanese soil when he faces a young local prospect at the iconic…

Kumong Bol-Anon 24: Suganob to topbill Feb. 28 card in Tagbilaran

Glendale G. Rosal 01/07/2026

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Kumong Bol-Anon 24 will be headlined by former world title challenger and highly-ranked light flyweight Regie “Filipino Phenom” Suganob on February 28 at the Bohol Cultural Center in Tagbilaran City. The bout was…

Life of a boxer: 2-time world title challenger Vincent Astrolabio reflects on life in the US

Glendale G. Rosal 01/06/2026

CEBU CITY, Philippines — For Vincent “Asero” Astrolabio, life in the United States now looks very different from the one he once knew inside the ring. In a video posted on his Facebook page last December, the…

Kenneth Llover lined up for world title shot next says Peñalosa

Glendale G. Rosal 12/31/2025

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Fresh off a dominant knockout win in Japan, Kenneth Llover appears to be on track for a world title opportunity in 2026. Former two-division world champion and now promoter Gerry Peñalosa of GerryPens…

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