WBC world champ Melvin Jerusalem teases major fight announcement

Glendale G. Rosal 07/03/2025

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Reigning WBC world minimumweight champion Melvin “El Gringo” Jerusalem is stirring excitement among fans after hinting at a major fight announcement on social media. In a series of Facebook posts earlier this month,…

Yokoyama claims OPBF title in lopsided win vs Magramo

Glendale G. Rosal 04/02/2025

CEBU CITY, Philippines—While Filipinos celebrated Melvin Jerusalem’s successful world title defense in Japan, another Filipino fighter, Giemel Magramo, experienced a contrasting fate in the same country. Magramo, a former world title challenger and ex-World Boxing Organization (WBO)…

Jerusalem clears preliminary WBC weigh-in for Shigeoka rematch

Glendale G. Rosal 03/14/2025

CEBU CITY, Philippines— With just two weeks remaining before fight night, reigning World Boxing Council (WBC) world minimumweight champion Melvin “Gringo” Jerusalem is in peak condition. Jerusalem, who is currently training in Cebu, announced that he weighed…

Jerusalem set to defend title this March

Glendale G. Rosal 12/30/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Melvin “Gringo” Jerusalem, the reigning World Boxing Council (WBC) World Minimumweight Champion, is set to defend his title this March. This confirmation came from his trainer, Michael Domingo, who spoke with CDN Digital…

Jerusalem eyes February or March for second world title defense vs. Shigeoka

Glendale G. Rosal 12/17/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines— Filipino boxing world champion Melvin “Gringo” Jerusalem is gearing up for an anticipated rematch against former world titlist Yudai Shigeoka of Japan, scheduled for early 2025. Jerusalem, the reigning World Boxing Council (WBC) minimumweight…

Melvin Jerusalem named GAB’s ‘Boxer of the Month’

10/24/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Reigning World Boxing Council (WBC) minimumweight world champion Melvin “Gringo” Jerusalem has been honored by the Games and Amusements Board (GAB), receiving the “Boxer of the Month” award for September. The recognition was…

Melvin Jerusalem gears up for potential rematch with Yudai Shigeoka

Glendale G. Rosal 10/16/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Reigning World Boxing Council (WBC) world minimumweight champion Melvin “Gringo” Jerusalem is gearing up for a possible rematch against former WBC titleholder Yudai Shigeoka of Japan. The Cebu-based fighter from the ZIP Sanman…

Jerusalem triumphant title defense: Domingo shares tough journey 

Glendale G. Rosal 09/26/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines – Veteran boxing trainer Michael Domingo lauded his protégé, Melvin “Gringo” Jerusalem, for delivering an outstanding performance in his first world title defense on September 22 in Manila.  Jerusalem successfully retained his WBC world…

Jerusalem outclasses Mexican challenger, retains title

Glendale G. Rosal 09/23/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Melvin “Gringo” Jerusalem delivered on his promise, showcasing a masterful display of skill and determination to retain his WBC world minimumweight title on Sunday evening, September 22, in Mandaluyong City.  Before an enthusiastic…

Jerusalem and Castillo show mutual respect, promise a great world title bout

Glendale G. Rosal 09/17/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines— The reigning World Boxing Council (WBC) minimumweight champion, Melvin “Gringo” Jerusalem, and his challenger, Mexico’s Luis “Flechita” Castillo, faced off for the first time during a press conference on Tuesday, September 17, in Manila,…

Jerusalem’s punching power peaks for title defense, trainer claims

Glendale G. Rosal 09/16/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines —  Veteran boxing trainer Michael Domingo is confident that reigning WBC world minimumweight champion Melvin “Gringo” Jerusalem has improved his punching power ahead of his first title defense, scheduled for September 22 in Manila.…

Jerusalem completes sparring, ready to defend WBC world title

Glendale G. Rosal 09/13/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Reigning World Boxing Council (WBC) world minimumweight champion Melvin “Gringo” Jerusalem has successfully completed his sparring rounds as he prepares for his first world title defense on September 21 in Mandaluyong City, Manila.…

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