Araneta-Nontshinga rematch looms as IBF orders world title clash

Glendale G. Rosal 03/07/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Cebuano knockout artist Cristian “The Bomb” Araneta and the reigning International Boxing Federation (IBF) world light flyweight champion Sivenathi Nontshinga of South Africa are set for a collision course after the IBF ordered…

‘Araneta is more than ready’ — Omega after Nontshinga reclaims IBF world title

Glendale G. Rosal 02/17/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Omega Sports Promotions has already sent a letter of intent to the International Boxing Federation (IBF) to challenge African Sivenathi Nontshinga who reclaimed the world light flyweight title.  Nontshinga scored a 10th-round technical…

Kumbati 16: Junco sees K.O win for Araneta 

Glendale G. Rosal 01/22/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Omega Boxing Gym’s chief trainer, Julius Erving Junco, expects nothing but a knockout victory for his prized boxer, Christian “The Bomb” Araneta, in the main event of “Kumbati 16” at the NUSTAR Resort…

Araneta: Experience and Donaire’s help key to winning world title eliminator bout

Glendale G. Rosal 01/13/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Omega Boxing Gym’s banner boxer, Christian “The Bomb” Araneta, is full of confidence heading into his third world title eliminator fight.  The 28-year-old Cebuano knockout artist will trade leathers with Arvin “Hurricane” Magramo…

Araneta takes on Magramo for IBF world title eliminator in Cebu

Glendale G. Rosal 01/09/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines — World-rated knockout artist Christian “The Bomb” Araneta will test his mettle against an equally dangerous foe in the main event of “Kumbati 16” on January 26 at the plush Nustar Resort and Casino’s…

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. …

Unbeaten Suganob now ranked 8th in stacked IBF light fly division

Glendale G. Rosal 03/30/2022

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Regie “Iron Man” Sugano, the undefeated Boholano prospect has climbed higher in the world rankings of the stacked light flyweight division. The 24-year old Suganob of Dauis, Bohol, the reigning International Boxing Federation…

OPSI exec brews big fights for Araneta, Mangubat

Glendale G. Rosal 10/24/2021

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Omega Pro Sports International (OPSI) Vice President Jerome Calatrava was impressed by Omega Boxing Gym stalwarts’ dominating performances in “Kumbati 11” last Friday, October 22, 2021.  Calatrava told CDN Digital that all the…

Araneta: I learned my lesson

Glendale G. Rosal 02/22/2021

CEBU CITY, Philippines—Expect a more prepared Christian “The Bomb” Araneta when he returns to the boxing ring on April 25, 2021 in South Africa.  The 25-year old Araneta, who is from Borbon town in northern Cebu, said…

Araneta ready for 2nd world title eliminator fight

Glendale G. Rosal 02/20/2021

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Omega Boxing Gym stalwart Christian “The Bomb” Araneta and his team are taking their past lessons seriously. Araneta’s first international bout and first world title eliminator in 2019 for the IBF junior flyweight…

Omega’s Araneta scores KO win in ‘Who’s Next?’ boxfest

Calvin D. Cordova 12/02/2016

CHRISTIAN “The Bomb” Araneta of the Omega Boxing Gym preserved his immaculate slate and did it in emphatic way as he scored a seventh-round knockout win over Philip Luis Cuerdo in the supporting main event of “Who’s…

unbeaten pugs clash in bukidnon

Glendale G. Rosal 06/13/2015

OMEGA Boxing Gym knock out artist Christian “Mister Pogi” Araneta looks to extend his unbeaten run on Sunday as he faces undefeated Jason Neri in a 10-round joust in Lantapan, Bukidnon. Araneta who holds an impressive pro…

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