Villamor, Flores to oversee Yogi Ruiz’s boxing grassroots program 

Glendale G. Rosal 02/28/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Two of Cebu’s best boxing trainers in, Edmund Villamor and Brix Flores will work together in the “Sports for All” advocacy of former customs commissioner Yogi Filemon Ruiz next month. To recall, Ruiz…

‘Prince’ Pagara returns to ring after two-year break

Dale Rosal 10/05/2022

CEBU CITY, Philippines—Former world-rated and former WBO Inter-Continental super bantamweight champion “Prince” Albert Pagara faces Allan Villanueva as he returns to the ring after a two-year hiatus.  Pagara, the former ALA Boxing Gym prospect, hasn’t been seen…

Pagara gets new manager, eyes boxing comeback 

Glendale G. Rosal 08/20/2022

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Former World Boxing Organization (WBO) Inter-Continental super bantamweight champion “Prince” Albert Pagara rekindled his world title dreams with a new manager and a new boxing gym based in Tayud, Lilo-an town, north Cebu. …

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…

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…

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…

Boxing experts, coaches to Manny: It’s time to retire 

Glendale G. Rosal 08/22/2021

CEBU CITY, Philippines —In light of the stunning defeat of boxing’s only eight-division world champion Manny “Pacman” Pacquiao in the hands of Cuban Yordenis “54 Milagros” Ugas, Cebuano boxing experts shared their thoughts on the outcome of…

FACES OF CEBU: Villamor brothers, boxing icons

Dale Rosal 06/13/2021

CEBU CITY, Philippines—The Villamor brothers, Edito and Edmund, are known names in Cebu’s rich history in boxing.  Their contribution to Cebu’s boxing community is seen in the boxers they helped develop to become world champions, among them…

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…

Edmund Villamor says Nietes is well-prepared vs Colombian foe

Glendale G. Rosal 03/31/2021

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Veteran boxing trainer Edmund Villamor, the trusted cornerman of four-division world champion and longest-reigning Filipino boxing world champion Donnie “Ahas” Nietes, assured Filipino boxing fans that his ward is well-prepared for his  comeback…

Nietes warned: Don’t be complacent against foe in upcoming Dubai fight

Glendale G. Rosal 03/22/2021

CEBU CITY, Philippines— As fight night draws near, Edmund Villamor, the trusted trainer of four-division world champion and longest-reigning Filipino boxing world champion Donnie “Ahas” Nietes, reminded his prized ward not to take his opponent lightly. The…

Nietes to stick to game plan despite change in opponent

Glendale G. Rosal 03/16/2021

CEBU CITY, Philippines— There may be a change in opponent but four-division world champion Donnie “Ahas” Nietes doesn’t have any plans of changing his game plan. The longest-reigning Filipino boxing world champion will now be facing a…

Your subscription could not be saved. Please try again.
Your subscription has been successful.

Subscribe to our newsletter!

By providing an email address. I agree to the Terms of Use and acknowledge that I have read the Privacy Policy.

This is an information message

We use cookies to enhance your experience. By continuing, you agree to our use of cookies. Learn more here.