Boxing: WBO, GAB execs optimistic PH will end world title drought soon

Glendale G. Rosal 03/10/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines — World Boxing Organization (WBO) Asia Pacific president Leon Panoncillo and the Games and Amusements Board (GAB) Chairman Richard Clarin share the belief that it’s only a matter of time for the Philippines to…

Cebu’s Jimenez beats Brillo, wrests GAB Youth minimumweight belt

Glendale G. Rosal 02/11/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Cebu’s John Kevin Jimenez of the Chao Sy Boxing Stable staged a huge upset after beating MP Boxing Stable’s prospect Jayson Brillo in the main event of the “Manny Pacquiao Presents Blow-by-Blow” fight…

Gabunilas’ camp plans to file a complaint after ‘premature’ stoppage of Japan bout 

Glendale G. Rosal 12/26/2023

CEBU CITY, Philippines — The camp of Cebuano boxing prospect John Paul “Angas ng Cebu” Gabunilas mulls filing a complaint for the premature stoppage of the fight, which resulted to his defeat in the undercard of the…

Balunan is GAB’s Boxer of the Month

Glendale G. Rosal 12/23/2023

CEBU CITY, Philippines — The Games and Amusements Board (GAB) honored Cebuano boxer Christian Balunan of the Villamor Boxing Gym for his recent accolades in the ring. GAB named Balunan as its “Boxer of the Month” for…

Fajardo is GAB’s Boxer of the Month for August

Glendale G. Rosal 09/20/2023

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Knockout artist Miel “Silent Assassin” Fajardo’s latest triumphs in the ring didn’t go unnoticed as the Games and Amusements Board (GAB) named him the “Boxer of the Month” for August.  This was officially…

Villamor, boxing trainer, is PBF vice president for Visayas

Glendale G. Rosal 04/12/2023

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Veteran boxing trainer and matchmaker Edito Villamor found a suitable position to continue his passion for boxing. Villamor was recently inducted by the Games and Amusements Board (GAB), headed by its chairman Richard…

GAB orders probe on ‘mauling’ of Cebu official in Lapu-Lapu City

Glendale G. Rosal 04/03/2023

CEBU CITY, Philippines— The Games and Amusements Board (GAB) has ordered an immediate investigation on the alleged mauling of one of its officials by a boxing judge on April 1, 2023, in Lapu-Lapu City. GAB, the official…

Suganob, Vicelles ready to rumble for Feb. 25 world title eliminator bout in Bohol

Glendale G. Rosal 02/24/2023

TAGBILARAN CITY, BOHOL — The stage is set for the biggest bout in the local boxing scene as Regie “Filipino phenom” Suganob and Mark “Rasta Mac” Vicelles collides for the International Boxing Federation (IBF) world light flyweight…

Jerusalem is GAB’s Boxer of the Month

Glendale G. Rosal 02/20/2023

CEBU CITY, Philippines — The reigning World Boxing Organization (WBO) world minimumweight champion Melvin “Gringo” Jerusalem got a much-needed motivation ahead of his title defense after being named the “Boxer of the Month” by the Games and…

PMI Bohol Boxing Stable OK with Nicolas-Tesoro rematch but with a condition

Glendale G. Rosal 12/26/2022

CEBU CITY, Philippines — PMI Bohol Boxing Stable’s manager and promoter Floriezyl Echavez Podot accepts the demand of the camp of Jestine “Golden Punch” Tesoro for a rematch against his boxer, Daniel “Vaquero” Nicolas following nail-biting showdown…

GAB, Japan Boxing Commission ink boxing partnership deal 

Glendale G. Rosal 08/28/2022

CEBU CITY, Philippines — The Games and Amusements Board (GAB) and the Japan Boxing Commission (JBC) have forged a partnership that aims to strengthen both nations’ ties in this in-demand sport. Mainly, the partnership is to oversee…

Chito sa solid na samahan ng Parokya ni Edgar: Sa amin, music is secondary, barkada lang muna kaming lahat

Ervin Santiago 06/30/2022

“WE just love each other talaga as friends!” Ito ang isa sa mga sikreto ng iconic OPM band na Parokya ni Edgar kung bakit hanggang ngayon ay solid na solid pa rin ang kanilang samahan. Pagbabahagi ng…

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