Jerusalem now WBC No. 1 contender, world title rematch within reach

Glendale G. Rosal 06/05/2026

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Former World Boxing Council (WBC) minimumweight champion Melvin “Gringo” Jerusalem remains firmly in the world title picture, with a shot at reclaiming the crown now within reach. Despite losing his WBC minimumweight title…

Jerusalem – Kuse rematch clause opens door for possible trilogy

Glendale G. Rosal 05/19/2026

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Melvin “Gringo” Jerusalem still has a chance to reclaim the World Boxing Council (WBC) minimumweight world title from South African champion Siyakholwa Kuse, with a rematch clause reportedly paving the way for a…

Jerusalem loses WBC world title in S. Africa in rematch with Kuse

Glendale G. Rosal 05/17/2026

ilipino boxer Melvin Jerusalem failed to retain his World Boxing Council (WBC) minimumweight title after suffering a unanimous decision defeat to Siyakholwa Kuse in their rematch at the Emperor’s Palace in South Africa on Saturday, May 16…

‘No complacency; Jerusalem must dominate Kuse rematch’ —Domingo

Glendale G. Rosal 05/13/2026

Reigning World Boxing Council (WBC) minimumweight champion Melvin Jerusalem and South African challenger Siyakholwa Kuse both looked in top condition ahead of their world title rematch in Johannesburg, South Africa, following their pre-fight press conference and initial…

Jerusalem flies to South Africa for perilous world title defense

Glendale G. Rosal 04/28/2026

CEBU CITY, Philippines — The road to hostile territory has officially begun for reigning World Boxing Council (WBC) minimumweight world champion Melvin “El Gringo” Jerusalem, as he and his team departed for South Africa on Tuesday, April…

Jerusalem, Santisima kick off training camp in Japan

Glendale G. Rosal 03/31/2026

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Reigning World Boxing Council (WBC) world minimumweight champion Melvin Jerusalem and World Boxing Organization (WBO) Asia-Pacific super bantamweight champion Gabriel Santisima have arrived in Japan to begin their training camp for their upcoming…

Taduran, Jerusalem named ‘Co-Boxers of the Year’

Glendale G. Rosal 03/26/2026

CEBU CITY, Philippines — The Philippines’ two reigning world champions, Melvin Jerusalem and Pedro Taduran, will share the top honor at the 3rd Pacquiao-Elorde Awards Night on April 30 at Okada Manila. It marks a rare moment…

Melvin Jerusalem plans trip to South Africa to defend WBC title

Glenale G. Rosal 03/03/2026

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Melvin “Gringo” Jerusalem is set to make his fourth World Boxing Council (WBC) minimumweight title defense. However, it will not be without challenges. The reigning champion will face Siyakholwa Kuse on May 16…

Jerusalem eyes jump to light flyweight after unification bout fails

Glendale G. Rosal 02/20/2026

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Reigning World Boxing Council (WBC) minimumweight champion Melvin Jerusalem is weighing his options, including a potential jump to the light flyweight division, after his planned unification rematch with Puerto Rico’s Oscar Collazo collapsed.…

Jerusalem vents frustration after Collazo backs out of rematch

Glendale G. Rosal 02/19/2026

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Melvin Jerusalem didn’t try to hide his emotions over Puerto Rican world champion Oscar Collazo. The reigning WBC world minimumweight champion thought he finally had what he had been waiting for — a…

Jerusalem-Collazo unification bout moved to June

Glendale G. Rosal 02/15/2026

Reigning WBC minimumweight champion Melvin Jerusalem has confirmed that his highly anticipated unification bout with old rival Oscar Collazo has been moved from its original March date to June. …

Jerusalem focused, ready for shot at unified title in 2026

01/04/2026

Reigning World Boxing Council (WBC) minimumweight champion Melvin “Gringo” Jerusalem has opened 2026 with bated breath as the landscape for a unification title is still taking shape.…

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