Abne, Espinas pass weigh-in for IBF regional title bout in Abra

Glendale G. Rosal 10/11/2025

CEBU CITY, Philippines — ARQ Boxing Stable’s April Jay “Astroboy” Abne is all set for his International Boxing Federation (IBF) Asia flyweight championship showdown against the favored Jesse Espinas after both fighters passed the official weigh-in on…

Paras to fight in world title eliminator in South Africa

Glendale G. Rosal 10/09/2025

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Vince Paras is set for another major opportunity as he battles Ricardo Malajika in a final eliminator for the International Boxing Federation (IBF) super flyweight title on November 29 at the Emperor’s Palace…

Espinas-Abne IBF regional title bout moved to October 12

Glendale G. Rosal 10/02/2025

CEBU CITY, Philippines — The International Boxing Federation (IBF) Asia flyweight title showdown between April Jay Abne of ARQ Boxing Stable and veteran Jesse Espinas has been moved to October 12, three days later than its original…

Villamor credits Balunan’s heart and willpower in world title bid

Glendale G. Rosal 09/16/2025

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Veteran trainer and matchmaker Edito Villamor believes his unbeaten ward, Cebuano prospect Christian Balunan, has the heart and determination to dethrone reigning International Boxing Federation (IBF) world minimumweight champion Pedro Taduran in their…

Laurente claims IBF Pan Pacific title with UD win in GenSan

Glendale G. Rosal 09/01/2025

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Criztian Pitt Laurente captured the International Boxing Federation (IBF) Pan Pacific lightweight title with a dominant unanimous decision victory over Indonesian Hebi Marapu in the main event of Sanman Boxing’s Double Trouble card…

Shigeoka retires from boxing, chooses family over career

Glendale G. Rosal 08/13/2025

CEBU CITY, Philippines — In a heartfelt and unexpected announcement, former World Boxing Council (WBC) minimumweight champion Yudai Shigeoka has officially retired from professional boxing. Shigeoka shared the news on Instagram on Wednesday, August 13, citing his…

Ian Abne ascends to No. 5 in IBF minimumweight rankings

Glendale G. Rosal 07/02/2025

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Ian “Assassin” Abne, one of ARQ Boxing Stable’s rising stars, continues his steady climb in the world boxing rankings, reaching No. 5 in the latest International Boxing Federation (IBF) minimumweight list. The 26-year-old…

Vince Paras clobbers Thai foe, wins IBF regional title

Glendale G. Rosal 06/30/2025

CEBU CITY, Philippines — World-rated Vince Paras is a boxing champion once again after clinching the International Boxing Federation (IBF) Pan Pacific super flyweight title with a dominant win over Thailand’s Sarawut Thawornkham on Sunday, June 29,…

Cristian Araneta falls short in world title bid vs. Simsri

Glendale G. Rosal 06/19/2025

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Cebuano boxer Cristian “The Bomb” Araneta of Omega Boxing Gym fell short in his bid for the IBF world light flyweight title, losing via split decision to Thailand’s Thanongsak Simsri on Thursday, June…

Christian Balunan faces ex-world champ Saludar in IBF eliminator

Glenale G. Rosal 06/19/2025

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Cebuano prospect Christian Balunan is set for the biggest test of his young career as he faces former world champion Vic “Vicious” Saludar in an International Boxing Federation (IBF) minimumweight world title eliminator…

All set for Araneta-Simsri IBF world title duel

Glendale G. Rosal 06/18/2025

CEBU CITY, Philippines — It’s all or nothing for Cristian “The Bomb” Araneta. After enduring setbacks and injuries, Araneta will not get his first world title shot. The pride of Borbon, Cebu, Araneta is on the brink…

Vince Paras to battle Thai knockout artist for IBF regional title in June

Glendale G. Rosal 05/30/2025

CEBU CITY, Philippines — World-rated boxer Vince Paras looks to inch closer to another world title shot when he takes on Thai veteran Sarawut Thawornkham on June 29 in General Santos City. Paras and Thawornkham will battle…

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