Iran war hushes Holy Week, Passover in Jerusalem

Melanie Lidman - Associated Press 03/30/2026

Jerusalem’s major holy sites are shuttered and families are dejected and exhausted ahead of Passover and Easter as the Iran war enters its fifth week. …

Seven injured in Jerusalem after Iran missile barrage — firefighters

Agence France Presse 03/02/2026

JERUSALEM — Seven people were injured in the Jerusalem area following the latest salvo of missiles fired from Iran on Sunday night, Israeli firefighters said. “Jerusalem District firefighters are currently responding at an impact site located on…

Jerusalem, Kuse make weight for October 29 WBC title clash

Glendale G. Rosal 10/28/2025

CEBU CITY, Philippines — WBC minimumweight world champion Melvin Jerusalem and challenger Siyakholwa Kuse both tipped the scales at 104.8 pounds ahead of their title showdown tomorrow at the Smart Araneta Coliseum, which also marks the 50th…

Melvin Jerusalem to grace 62nd Annual WBC Convention in Germany

Glendale G. Rosal 11/20/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines – Reigning World Boxing Council (WBC) minimumweight champion, Melvin “Gringo” Jerusalem, will be attending the prestigious 62nd Annual WBC Convention in Hamburg, Germany, from December 8 to 14, 2024. Jerusalem, who represents the Cebu-based…

Fajardo, Jerusalem lead 38th SAC-SMB major awardees

05/15/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines — This group of elite athletes raised their game to another level, and the Sportswriters Association of Cebu (SAC) made sure that their excellent showings would not go unnoticed. SAC announced the so-called “Elite…

Jerusalem gets easy win in Gensan Brawl at the Mall 14

Glendale G. Rosal 10/30/2023

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Former World Boxing Organization (WBO) world minimumweight champion Melvin “Gringo” Jerusalem got back on the winning track after scoring an easy unanimous decision against Francis Jay Diaz on Sunday, October 29, 2023, in…

Jerusalem, Collazo promise entertaining WBO title matchup on Sunday

Glendale G. Rosal 05/26/2023

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Reigning WBO World minimumweight champion Melvin “Gringo” Jerusalem and his challenger, Oscar Collazo of Puerto Rico faced each other for the first time two days before their world title duel at the Fantasy…

Collazo to Jerusalem: Get ready for the match of your life

Glendale G. Rosal 05/20/2023

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Puerto Rican Oscar “El Pupilo” Collazo is unfazed by the confidence displayed by reigning WBO world minimumweight champion Melvin “Gringo” Jerusalem as their May 27 title fight draws near. Collazo, in an interview…

Jerusalem wraps up training at Wild Card Gym as fight date nears

Glendale G. Rosal 05/19/2023

CEBU CITY, Philippines— Reigning WBO world minimumweight champion Melvin “Gringo” Jerusalem is wrapping up his training at the famed WildCard Gym in downtown Los Angeles, California as his first title defense draws near. Jerusalem will defend his…

Jerusalem flies to US, prepares for first title defense against Puerto Rican boxer

Glendale G. Rosal 05/10/2023

CEBU CITY, Philippines — As fight night draws near, the reigning World Boxing Organization (WBO) world minimumweight champion Melvin “Gringo” Jerusalem will fly to the United States after his visa was approved on Wednesday, May 10, 2023. …

Jerusalem gets useful tips from Donaire, Nietes as he gears for first title defense

Glendale G. Rosal 05/03/2023

CEBU CITY, Philippines— Melvin Jerusalem, the reigning World Boxing Organization (WBO) world minimumweight champion received inspiring pieces of advice from two former world champions as he bids to defend his title on May 27 in the United…

Jerusalem ready for first world title defense against Puerto Rican boxer

Glendale G. Rosal 04/29/2023

CEBU CITY, Philippines — The reigning World Boxing Organization (WBO) world minimumweight champion, Melvin “Gringo” Jerusalem, and his training camp left no stone unturned in preparing for his first title defense on May 27 in the United…

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