ARQ’s Gabunilas to spar with Inoue in Osaka

Glendale G. Rosal 03/04/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines — ARQ Boxing Stable’s John Paul “Angas ng Cebu” Gabunilas left an impression in Japan following his debut in Tokyo last December 26. Gabunilas was tapped by Takeru Inoue as the latter’s sparring partner…

Tapales stages public workout at Inoue’s boxing gym 

Glendale G. Rosal 12/20/2023

CEBU CITY, Philippines —World Boxing Association (WBA) and International Boxing Federation (IBF) world super bantamweight champion Marlon “Nightmare” Tapales went straight to his media day workout in Japan on Wednesday, December 20, 2023. Tapales trained at no…

Gabunilas to fight in undercard of Inoue-Tapales world title unification bout in December

Glendale G. Rosal 10/31/2023

CEBU CITY, Philippines — ARQ Boxing Stable pulled off an incredible deal after landing one of their banner boxers, John Paul “Angas ng Cebu” Gabunilas an undercard bout in the Naoya Inoue-Marlon Tapales world title unification showdown…

Casimero debut fight in Japan ends in technical draw, Inoue battle may have to wait

Glendale G. Rosal 10/13/2023

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Johnriel Casimero’s dream of fighting Japanese superstar Naoya Inoue might have to take a backseat after the flamboyant Filipino’s debut fight in Japan ended in a fourth-round technical draw on Thursday, October 12.…

Ancajas out to snatch Inoue’s WBA bantam crown on Nov. 15 in Japan

Glendale G. Rosal 10/12/2023

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Jerwin Ancajas will bid to snatch the World Boxing Association (WBA) world bantamweight crown from champion Takuma Inoue on November 15, 2023, at the Ryogoku Kokugikan National Sumo Arena in Tokyo, Japan. Ancajas,…

Tapales eagerly awaiting for unification battle with unbeaten Inoue

Glendale G. Rosal 08/29/2023

CEBU CITY, Philippines— The reigning World Boxing Association (WBA) and International Boxing Federation (IBF) world super bantamweight champion Marlon “Nightmare” Tapales has already started his training camp in anticipation of a possible unification showdown with Japanese superstar…

Donaire to fight Mexican boxer for WBC world bantamweight title

Glendale G. Rosal 02/18/2023

CEBU CITY, Philippines — There is no stopping the former four-division boxing world champion Nonito “Filipino Flash” Donaire Jr. in reclaiming his boxing glory after earning another shot for a world title this year. This was after…

Astrolabio to fight Puerto Rican boxer for IBF world bantamweight belt

Glendale G. Rosal 02/03/2023

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Top-ranked bantamweight contender Vincent “Asero” Astrolabio earns a shot for the vacant International Boxing Federation (IBF) world bantamweight title against Emmanuel Rodriguez of Puerto Rico. This was announced this week by the IBF,…

Cataraja on OPBF super flyweight title showdown with Heno: I am ready

Glendale G. Rosal 02/02/2023

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Unbeaten world-rated prospect Kevin Jake “KJ” Cataraja said his months long preparation would be his key in beating Edward Heno in their Feb. 11, 2023 showdown for the vacant Oriental and Pacific Boxing…

Naoya Inoue ready to rampage through super-bantamweight division

Agence France Presse 01/13/2023

Japan’s Naoya Inoue announced his move up to boxing’s super-bantamweight division Friday and set his sights on becoming undisputed world champion again, just one month after claiming all the bantamweight belts. The unbeaten Inoue, nicknamed “Monster”, became…

Bornea to fight in undercard of Inoue-Butler unification bout in Dec. in Japan

Glendale G. Rosal 10/14/2022

CEBU CITY, Philippines — The International Boxing Federation (IBF) No. 1 super flyweight contender, Jade “Hurricane” Bornea, will fight in the undercard of Naoya Inoue-Paul Butler unification showdown on Dec. 13, 2022 at the Ariake Arena in…

Inoue vs Butler unification showdown set Dec 13 in Japan

Glendale G. Rosal 10/13/2022

CEBU CITY, Philippines — The much-awaited showdown between unbeaten Japanese Naoya “Monster” Inoue and British world champion Paul “Baby Faced Assassin” Butler will happen on December 13 at the Ariake Arena in Tokyo, Japan. Probellum, Butler’s main…

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