Gerwin Asilo makes weight for his big fight in Tokyo

Glendale G. Rosal 10/13/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines — The stage is set for Gerwin “Gladiator” Asilo for the biggest fight of his flourishing career after successfully making the weight on Sunday, October 13, ahead of his showdown with Japanese kickboxing sensation…

Cataraja questions controversial loss in Japan, demands rematch

Glendale G. Rosal 08/26/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Top Cebuano boxing prospect Kevin Jake “KJ” Cataraja is grappling with the sting of his first professional defeat, delivered by Japan-based Mexican Kenbun Torres on Saturday, August 24, in Suita, Japan. In an…

Bryx Piala on a mission to end ARQ’s losing streak in Japan

Glendale G. Rosal 08/14/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines — The spotlight is on Bryx “The King” Piala as he prepares to take on a formidable challenge on September 7. The Cebuano Piala will face Japanese fighter Mikito Nakano for the vacant Oriental…

Kevin Jake Cataraja to face Gaballo’s vanquisher in Japan debut

Glendale G. Rosal 08/14/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Top-ranked Cebuano boxing prospect Kevin Jake “KJ” Cataraja will try to avenge the devastating knockout defeat of fellow Filipino, Reymart Gaballo, by fighting the latter’s tormentor, Kenbun Torres of Mexico on August 24…

Joseph Sumabong loses to Goki Kobayashi in Japan

Glendale G. Rosal 06/24/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Boholano boxer Joseph “The Hunter” Sumabong failed to take home the World Boxing Organization (WBO) Asia Pacific minimumweight title after losing to Goki Kobayashi in Osaka, Japan, last Sunday, June 23. Sumabong of…

Cebu’s Rodex Piala loses to Kenji Fujita in Japan debut

Glendale G. Rosal 06/02/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Cebuano boxer Rodex “The Tank” Piala fell short of winning the World Boxing Organization (WBO) Asia Pacific featherweight title in his first fight in Tokyo, Japan, on Saturday evening, June 1. He lost…

Jerusalem, Amparo make weight for Japan world title bouts

Glendale G. Rosal 03/30/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Former world champion Melvin “Gringo” Jerusalem and world-rated Jake “El Bambino” Amparo will attempt to dethrone the vaunted Shigeoka brothers in their separate world title bouts on Sunday, March 31, in Nagoya, Japan. …

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.…

Domingo battles Japanese in undercard of Cataraja-Raquinel headliner

Glendale G. Rosal 09/26/2023

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Filipino prospect Esneth “Hard Hitter” Domingo will fight in the undercard of the Kevin Jake Cataraja-Jayr Raquinel regional title bout on November 11, 2023, in Nagoya, Japan. This was officially announced by Domingo’s…

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