Promoter announces cancellation of Nietes’ bantamweight debut fight in Dubai

Glendale G. Rosal 07/21/2023

CEBU CITY, Philippines —Former four-division world champion Donnie “Ahas” Nietes’ attempt to become a world champion again encountered a huge setback a few days before the bout which was supposedly going to happen in Dubai, United Arab…

Three other Pinoy boxers in undercard of Nietes-Ioka title bout bow to foes 

Glendale G. Rosal 07/14/2022

CEBU CITY, Philippines — The heartbreaking defeat of Donnie “Ahas” Nietes in his rematch against WBO world super flyweight champion Kazuto Ioka was just one of the frustrating results last Tuesday evening in Tokyo, Japan. This as,…

Nietes vs Ioka: Ahas hopes to reclaim title and restore Filipino boxing pride tomorrow in Japan

Glendale G. Rosal 07/12/2022

CEBU CITY, Philippines — The much-awaited rematch between four-division world champion Donnie “Ahas” Nietes and World Boxing Organization (WBO) world super flyweight king Kazuto Ioka is officially set after both hurdled the official weigh-in on Tuesday at…

Probellum confirms: Nietes-Ioka rematch on July 13 in Japan

Glendale G. Rosal 06/02/2022

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Global boxing outfit Probellum officially confirmed the rematch between four-division world champion Donnie “Ahas” Nietes and the reigning WBO world super flyweight champion Kazuto Ioka on July 13 at the Ota-City General Gymnasium…

Nietes flies to Dubai for world title eliminator bout with Jimenez

Glendale G. Rosal 12/06/2021

CEBU CITY, Philippines— The longest-reigning Filipino boxing world champion and four-division world champion Donnie “Ahas” Nietes flies to Dubai, United Arab Emirates for his WBA world super flyweight title eliminator slated on December 11 against Norbelto “Meneito”…

Ancajas-Ioka showdown set for New Year’s eve in Japan

Glendale G. Rosal 11/25/2021

CEBU CITY, Philippines — The much-awaited world title unification duel between IBF junior bantamweight king Jerwin Ancajas and WBO junior bantamweight champion Kazuto Ioka of Japan was officially set on New Year’s Eve, December 31, 2021, at…

Nietes: No room for complacency against Jimenez

Dale Rosal 11/16/2021

CEBU CITY, Philippines—The longest-reigning Filipino boxing world champion, Donnie “Ahas” Nietes, and his trainer Edmund Villamor is leaving no room for complacency in dealing with Norbelto “Meneito” Jimenez for their December 11, 2021 world title eliminator duel…

Pinoy boxers to vie in Probellum’s first fight card in December

Dale Rosal 11/09/2021

CEBU CITY, Philippines—Two world-title bouts featuring boxers of the Philippines taking on bets from the United Kingdom will highlight the first fight card of global boxing outfit Probellum on December 11, 2021 at the Coca-Cola Arena in…

Villamor glad that Nietes signed with Probellum

Dale Rosal 10/25/2021

CEBU CITY, Philippines—Veteran Cebuano boxing trainer Edmund Villamor is glad that his prized ward, four-division world champion Donnie “Ahas” Nietes, now has a clearer path in his career after signing with Probellum. In an interview with CDN…

Donnie ‘Ahas’ Nietes signs up with Probellum

Dale Rosal 10/21/2021

CEBU CITY, Philippines—Four-division world champion Donnie “Ahas” Nietes officially joined Probellum, a global boxing startup that has been aggressively signing top-tier boxers in the past month. From MTK Global, Nietes, the longest-reigning Filipino boxing world champion, now…

Nietes has no fights for rest of year due to Dubai travel ban – Villamor

Glendale G. Rosal 08/23/2021

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Four-division world champion and the reigning World Boxing Organization (WBO) international super flyweight champion Donnie “Ahas” will likely spend the rest of 2021 without a fight scheduled due to the travel restrictions brought…

Nietes might fight again in September –trainer

Glendale G. Rosal 04/29/2021

CEBU CITY, Philippines — As he continues to ascend in the latest 115lbs division rankings, the longest-reigning Filipino boxing world champion, Donnie “Ahas” Nietes might start training next month for a possible fight in September. Nietes’ trusted…

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