Abne’s loss to Zhu a temporary setback for bigger comeback — trainers

Glendale G. Rosal 05/11/2026

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Ian Paul “Assassin” Abne’s first professional defeat may have halted his unbeaten run, but his camp believes it is far from the end of his world title ambitions. Abne suffered a unanimous decision…

Abne radiates confidence ahead of IBF eliminator vs Zhu

Glendale G. Rosal 05/04/2026

CEBU CITY, Philippines—With the biggest fight of his career less than a week away, Ian Paul Abne appears to be in tip-top shape at just the right time. Inside the Cebu-based ARQ Boxing Stable, confidence is quietly…

Fajardo, Reyes make weight for IBF world title eliminator in Argentina

Glendale G. Rosal 04/11/2026

CEBU CITY, Philippines — World-rated Miel “Silent Assassin” Fajardo is all set for a crucial world title eliminator bout in Argentina on April 11 (April 12, Manila time). Fajardo will take on hometown fighter Tobias Reyes at…

IBF clears Abne-Zhu title eliminator, says Chao Sy

Glendale G. Rosal 04/01/2026

CEBU CITY, Philippines – It’s officially all systems go for one of Cebu’s biggest boxing events this year. Cebuano boxing promoter Lorenzo “Chao” Sy confirmed that the International Boxing Federation (IBF) has approved the minimumweight world title…

Boxer Esneth Domingo to face undefeated American for IBF regional title

Glendale G. Rosal 04/01/2026

CEBU CITY — Cebu-based boxer Esneth Domingo of the ZIP Sanman Boxing Team is set for a challenging debut fight in the United States. Domingo will take on undefeated Latin-American prospect Abraham Perez in the main event…

Taduran to defend IBF title in U.S. debut against Mexican opponent

Glendale G. Rosal 02/13/2026

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Reigning IBF world minimumweight champion Pedro “Kid Heneral” Taduran is set to make his U.S. debut as he defends his title against Mexican contender Gustavo Perez Alvarez. The fight is scheduled for April…

Fajardo poised for top ranking, world title shot in 2026

Glendale G. Rosal 12/28/2025

Miel "Silent Assassin" Fajardo's dream of fighting a world title is within reach after Viva Promotions, his current promoter announced that he is well off a possible world title fight in 2026. …

IBF lightweight champion Laurente to face Indian newcomer

Glendale G. Rosal 11/19/2025

Criztian Pitt “Golden Boy” Laurente is set to fight in Thailand for the first time.…

Balunan shows grace in defeat after losing to champion Taduran

Glendale G. Rosal 10/28/2025

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Bloodied but unbroken, Cebuano world title challenger Christian “Punchchan” Balunan showed what true grace in defeat looks like as he bowed to reigning International Boxing Federation (IBF) minimumweight champion Pedro Taduran on Sunday…

Balunan arrives in Manila for IBF world title showdown

Glendale G. Rosal 10/23/2025

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Cebuano world title contender Christian Balunan has arrived in Manila for the final stretch of preparations ahead of the biggest fight of his career — a shot at the International Boxing Federation (IBF)…

Shane Gentallan breaks into IBF world rankings after latest win

Glendale G. Rosal 10/15/2025

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Shane “Sugar Shane” Gentallan’s dominant performance in Kumong Bol-Anon 22 has finally paid off, earning him a spot among the world’s elite fighters. The rising prospect from the PMI Bohol Boxing Stable is…

Espinas dominates Abne to capture IBF Asia title

Glendale G. Rosal 10/13/2025

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Jesse “Little Giant” Espinas put on a dominant performance to capture the International Boxing Federation (IBF) Asia flyweight title after dominating Cebu-based April Jay “Astroboy” Abne of the ARQ Boxing Stable in their…

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