Jerusalem wraps up Japan training camp, resumes training in Cebu

Glendale G. Rosal 02/22/2025

CEBU CITY, Philippines—Reigning World Boxing Council (WBC) minimumweight champion Melvin “Gringo” Jerusalem has completed his training camp in Japan and is now back in Cebu to continue preparations for his upcoming world title defense. Jerusalem, who turned…

Jerusalem-Shigeoka world title rematch set for March 30 in Nagoya

Glendale G. Rosal 02/03/2025

CEBU CITY, Philippines – The long-awaited world title rematch between reigning World Boxing Council (WBC) minimumweight champion Melvin “Gringo” Jerusalem and former champion Yudai Shigeoka has been officially scheduled for March 30 in Nagoya, Japan. The announcement…

Shigeoka trains in PH ahead of March rematch with Jerusalem

Glendale G. Rosal 01/25/2025

CEBU CITY, Philippines —  Former World Boxing Council (WBC) world minimumweight champion Yudai Shigeoka of Japan is in the Philippines training for his much-awaited rematch against his tormentor and current world champion Melvin “Gringo” Jerusalem in March.…

Jerusalem starts training camp in Cebu for world title defense

Glendale G. Rosal 01/13/2025

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Reigning World Boxing Council (WBC) world minimumweight champion Melvin “Gringo” Jerusalem resumed his training in Cebu City for his upcoming title defense. Jerusalem, who has been training since November in his hometown in…

WBC honors Melvin Jerusalem in annual convention

Glendale G. Rosal 12/15/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines — The reigning World Boxing Council (WBC) world minimumweight champion Melvin “Gringo” Jerusalem received a well-deserved recognition during the 62nd annual WBC Convention in Hamburg, Germany this week. The Cebu-based Jerusalem received a champion’s…

Pacquiao congratulates Jerusalem on successful title defense

Glendale G. Rosal 09/25/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines—Manny “Pacman” Pacquiao, the legendary eight-division world champion and former senator, extended his heartfelt congratulations to reigning World Boxing Council (WBC) minimumweight champion Melvin “Gringo” Jerusalem following his impressive title defense in Manila. In a…

Jerusalem-Castillo world title clash officially set

Glendale G. Rosal 09/21/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines— Melvin “Gringo” Jerusalem’s highly anticipated world title defense is officially on following the weigh-in on Saturday, September 21, in Mandaluyong City. Jerusalem, the reigning World Boxing Council (WBC) world minimumweight champion, will defend his…

Domingo thanks Mananquil, Pacquiao for securing Jerusalem’s title defense at home

Glendale G. Rosal 09/15/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Veteran boxing trainer Michael Domingo has expressed his gratitude to boxing promoter JC Manangquil and eight-division world champion Manny Pacquiao for their collective efforts in securing the Philippines as the venue for Melvin…

Jerwin Ancajas in co-main event of Jerusalem’s world title defense

Glendale G. Rosal 09/04/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Former world champion Jerwin “Pretty Boy” Ancajas is set to end his six-month hiatus. Ancajas will be featured in the co-main event of Melvin Jerusalem’s world title defense on September 22 at the…

Jerusalem itching to make first world title defense at home

Glendale G. Rosal 07/24/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines—Melvin “El Gringo” Jerusalem, currently the only Filipino boxing world champion, is excited to make his first title defense in front of his countrymen in September. The World Boxing Council (WBC) minimumweight champion will face…

Melvin Jerusalem eyes three venues in PHL for first title defense

Glendale G. Rosal 06/27/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines — The reigning World Boxing Council (WBC) world minimumweight champion Melvin “El Gringo” Jerusalem eyes three venues in the Philippines for his first title defense in September. The Cebu-based world champion fighting out of…

World champion Collazo calls out Jerusalem for a unification bout 

Glendale G. Rosal 04/01/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines — The reigning World Boxing Organization (WBO) world minimumweight champion Oscar “El Pupilo” Collazo didn’t give the newly-crowned World Boxing Council (WBC) world minimumweight Melvin “Gringo” Jerusalem enough time to celebrate.  Collazo immediately called…

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