Cebu’s ‘The Bomb’ eyes KO win over S. African foe

Glendale G. Rosal 04/24/2021

CEBU CITY, Philippines— The pride of Borbon town in northern Cebu, Christian “The Bomb” Araneta, believes he has got what it takes to knock out South African Sevinathi Nontshinga in their world title eliminator duel tomorrow, April…

Araneta in tip-top shape 2 days before world title eliminator — trainer

Glendale G. Rosal 04/23/2021

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Omega Boxing Gym chief trainer Julius Erving Junco assures Filipino boxing fans that his prized ward, Christian “The Bomb” Araneta is in tip-top shape two days before the latter’s second world title eliminator…

Araneta vows to give his all in second world title eliminator in SA

Glendale G. Rosal 04/09/2021

CEBU CITY, Philippines— Christian “The Bomb” Araneta has promised his supporters and Filipino boxing fans that he will do his best to beat African Sevinathi Nontshinga in their world title eliminator showdown on April 24, 2021, in…

Trainer says Araneta is ready for South Africa fight

Glendale G. Rosal 04/07/2021

CEBU CITY, Philippines—Omega Boxing Gym’s top gun, Christian “The Bomb” Araneta and his trainer Julius Erving Junco are set to leave for London, South Africa on Friday, April 9, 2021, for his world-title eliminator fight against African…

Knocking out ‘The Bomb’ is easy to say, difficult to do, says trainer

Glendale Rosal 03/10/2021

CEBU CITY, Philippines—Omega Boxing Gym head trainer Julius Erving Junco is confident his prized fighter Christian “The Bomb” Araneta will succeed in his fight against the unbeaten South African Sivenathi Nontshinga. Araneta, the 25-year-old boxer from Borbon…

Araneta to let fists do the talking

Glendale G. Rosal 03/09/2021

CEBU CITY, Philippines—Christian “The Bomb” Araneta laughed off all the threats his opponent, African Sivenathi Nontshinga, said in a live interview recently.  Araneta and Nontshinga faced off for the first time via a video interview in a…

Blacklisting Angkas CEO to spook foreign investors, lawmaker warns

Christia Marie Ramos - INQUIRER.net 01/23/2020

MANILA, Philippines — Senator Imee Marcos on Thursday rejected a fellow lawmaker’s proposal to declare as persona non grata the Singaporean chief operating officer (CEO) of motorcycle ride-hailing firm Angkas, as it might scare away foreign investors.…

Araneta wins light flyweight crown via TKO

Glendale Rosal 08/19/2018

  CEBUANO Christian “The Bomb” Araneta scored a brutal 12th-round technical knockout win versus Jerry Tomogdan to wrest the WBC Asia Silver light flyweight title in the main event of Double Rumble in Mandaue at the Mandaue…

Araneta floors Indon foe in 1st to bag WBO Oriental belt

Calvin D. Cordova 03/18/2017

Christian “The Bomb” Araneta snatched the vacant WBO Oriental junior flyweight title by pulling off a first-round knockout win over Indonesia’s Demsi Manufoe in the co-main event of the “Who’s Next?” 4 Pro-Boxing Series Saturday night at…

Omega pugs eager to fight under bright lights of Waterfront

Calvin D. Cordova 02/22/2017

For the first time in its young history, the “Who’s Next?” Pro-Boxing Series will be going to the Waterfront Cebu City Hotel and Casino for its fourth installment on March 18. Jhack Tepora and Christian “The Bomb”…

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