Gabunilas falls to Simsri via 5th round TKO in OPBF title bout

Glendale G. Rosal 08/05/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Defeat continues to hound the ARQ Boxing Stable after its banner boxer, John Paul Gabunilas, suffered another devastating loss in the hands of Thailand’s Thanongsak Simsri on Sunday, August 4, at the Edion…

Gabunilas, Thai opponent set for OPBF title clash in Japan

Glendale G. Rosal 08/03/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Cebuano boxer John Paul “The Destroyer” Gabunilas and reigning Oriental and Pacific Boxing Federation (OPBF) light flyweight champion Thanongsak Simsri are officially set to face off in Osaka, Japan. Both fighters passed the…

Gabunilas faces dangerous veteran Thai boxer in Japan for OPBF title

Glendale G. Rosal 08/03/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Cebuano boxing prospect John Paul “Destroyer” Gabunilas is gearing up for a high-stakes showdown in Japan this Sunday, August 4, 2024. The 23-year-old Gabunilas, from the ARQ Boxing Stable, has touched down in…

Japanese boxer Kanamu Sakama dies at 20 

Glendale G. Rosal 03/18/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Japanese up-and-comer Kanamu Sakama passed away on Sunday, March 17, according to the Japanese Boxing Commission (JBC) and Japanese media outlets. The 20-year-old Japanese boxing prospect was best known for his highly entertaining…

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…

ARQ Sports chief pens morale boosting message to Gabunilas 

Glendale G. Rosal 12/27/2023

TAGBILARAN CITY, Philippines — ARQ Sports top honcho Jason Arquisola lifted the spirit of his prized boxer, John Paul “Angas ng Cebu” Gabunilas, right after his loss to Kanamu Sakama in the undercard of the Inoue-Tapales world…

Gabunilas’ camp plans to file a complaint after ‘premature’ stoppage of Japan bout 

Glendale G. Rosal 12/26/2023

CEBU CITY, Philippines — The camp of Cebuano boxing prospect John Paul “Angas ng Cebu” Gabunilas mulls filing a complaint for the premature stoppage of the fight, which resulted to his defeat in the undercard of the…

Gabunilas promises impressive fight vs. Japan’s Sakama

Glendale G. Rosal 12/23/2023

CEBU CITY, Philippines — There’s no turning back for boxing prospect John Paul “Angas ng Cebu” Gabunilas as he and his team from the ARQ Boxing Stable arrived in Tokyo, Japan on Saturday, December 23, 2023, for…

Gabunilas ready for the Inoue-Tapales undercard bout

Glendale G. Rosal 12/21/2023

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Cebuano boxing prospect John Paul “Angas ng Cebu” Gabunilas didn’t leave a stone unturned in preparing for his first fight abroad. Gabunilas, from the ARQ Boxing Stable in Cebu, has been training since…

ARQ’s Eldo Cortes: Pitting Gabunilas vs Fajardo in OPBF was a needed ‘risk’

Glendale G. Rosal 08/17/2023

CEBU CITY, Philippines — ARQ Boxing Stable’s chief trainer Eldo Cortes explained why they decided to risk pitting their boxer, John Paul Gabunilas, against the more seasoned and favored Miel Fajardo for the Oriental and Pacific Boxing…

Gabunilas says he’s not afraid of Fajardo’s power as they fight in Engkwentro 11 main event

Glendale G. Rosal 08/12/2023

CEBU CITY, Philippines— Cebuano boxing prospect John Paul “Angas ng Cebu” Gabunilas says he’s ready to trade leathers with Miel “Silent Assassin” Fajardo on August 15, 2023, in the main event of “Engkwentro 11: Prospects Collide” at…

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