Jerusalem travels to Japan to intensify training as he prepares for first world title defense

Glendale G. Rosal 03/07/2023

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Melvin “Gringo” Jerusalem the reigning World Boxing Organization (WBO) world minimumweight champion travels to Japan to ramp up his training for his first title defense on May 27, at a still-to-be-announced venue. Jerusalem…

Three venues eyed for Jerusalem title defense

Dale Rosal 03/01/2023

CEBU CITY, Philippines—The Golden Boy/Cotto Promotions is eyeing three venues for the first title defense of the reigning World Boxing Organization (WBO) world minimumweight champion, Melvin “Gringo” Jerusalem on May 27, 2023. Jerusalem of Cebu-based ZIP Sanman…

WBO minimumweight champ Jerusalem ready for any challenger

Dale Rosal 02/01/2023

CEBU CITY, Philippines—Reigning World Boxing Organization (WBO) world minimumweight champion Melvin “Gringo” Jerusalem is ready face anyone who wants his world title. This he said following the announcement of his mandatory title defense. The WBO championship committee…

Jerusalem gets new WBO belt; wants to unify four major world titles

Glendale G. Rosal 01/18/2023

CEBU CITY, Philippines— With a newly-made World Boxing Organization (WBO) world minimumweight belt on his waist, Melvin “Gringo” Jerusalem eyes to become the undisputed world minimumweight champion in the future. Jerusalem who dethroned erstwhile champion Masataka Taniguchi…

Jerusalem on victory vs Taniguchi: Patience pays off

Dale Rosal 01/09/2023

CEBU CITY, Philippines—Melvin “Gringo” Jerusalem said patience was his key to reaching the top of his boxing career.  Jerusalem bagged the World Boxing Organization world minimumweight title via a stunning second round knockout victory over Masataka Taniguchi…

Michael Domingo: From topnotch boxer to multiple world champion trainer

Glendale G. Rosal 01/07/2023

CEBU CITY, Philippines –Michael Domingo is now a certified multiple world boxing champion trainer after his ward Melvin “Gringo” Jerusalem captured the WBO world minimumweight title on Friday evening, in Edion Arena, Osaka, Japan. Domingo who was…

Jerusalem knocks out Taniguchi in second round of WBO title duel in Japan

Glendale Rosal 01/07/2023

CEBU CITY, Philippines—- Bukidnon’s pride, Melvin “Gringo” Jerusalem finally ended the world title drought for the Philippines in boxing after dethroning the World Boxing Organization (WBO) world minimumweight champion Masataka Taniguchi Friday night, January 6, 2023, at…

Jerusalem ready to ‘give it all’ against Taniguchi

Dale Rosal 01/04/2023

CEBU CITY, Philippines—Melvin “Gringo” Jerusalem vowed to do his best when he faces reigning World Boxing Organization (WBO) world minimumweight champion Masataka Taniguchi in a world title duel on January 6, 2023, at the Edion Arena in…

Jerusalem arrives in Japan for world title fight

Glendale G. Rosal 01/03/2023

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Former world title challenger Melvin “Gringo” Jerusalem arrived in Japan on Tuesday, January 3, 2023, three days before his much-awaited world title duel against reigning World Boxing Organization (WBO) world minimumweight champion Masataka…

Cataraja , 2 other Cebu warriors fight in Wednesday’s Sanman Bubble Boxing X in GenSan

Glendale G. Rosal 08/23/2022

CEBU CITY, Philippines — The battle lines are set for Wednesday’s “Sanman Bubble Boxing X” after the card’s featured ring warriors passed the official weigh-in held earlier today in General Santos City. Featured in the fight card…

‘Bubble X’ to feature Sanman Boxing’s Jerusalem, Cataraja, Santisima

Glendale G. Rosal 08/11/2022

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Zip Sanman stalwarts will strut their wares in Sanman Boxing’s “Sanman Bubble X” on August 24, 2022, at the Sanman Gym in General Santos City. Headed by top-ranked minimumweight contender and former world…

Jerusalem : Chances brighter for another world title shot

Glendale G. Rosal 04/25/2022

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Former world title challenger Melvin “Gringo” Jerusalem feels optimistic that he will land another world title shot soon after ascending to the top spot of the World Boxing Organization (WBO) minimumweight division in…

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