Jerusalem eyes redemption, returns to training for Collazo rematch

Glendale G. Rosal 04/05/2025

CEBU CITY, Philippines — There’s no time to rest for World Boxing Council (WBC) minimumweight champion Melvin “Gringo” Jerusalem.  Just a week removed from his triumphant world title defense over Japan’s Yudai Shigeoka, Jerusalem is already setting…

Melvin Jerusalem aims to settle unfinished business with Collazo

Glendale G. Rosal 04/01/2025

CEBU CITY, Philippines—Even in the midst of celebration, Melvin Jerusalem is already plotting his redemption against Oscar Collazo, the man who took his World Boxing Organization (WBO) minimumweight title in 2023. With his recent successful defense of…

Jerusalem’s game plan exploited Shigeoka: ‘I saw his weakness’

Glendale G. Rosal 03/31/2025

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Melvin Jerusalem, the reigning World Boxing Council (WBC) minimumweight world champion, said he sensed fear in his opponent, Yudai Shigeoka, which paved the way for his dominant unanimous decision victory in their world…

Jerusalem dismantles Shigeoka in rematch, retains WBC world title

Glendale G. Rosal 03/30/2025

CEBU CITY, Philippines— Melvin “Gringo” Jerusalem proved his mettle once again, learning from his close call last year, to decisively outbox Yudai Shigeoka in their highly-anticipated rematch. The Filipino champion retained his World Boxing Council (WBC) world…

Melvin Jerusalem, Shigeoka face off again in Sunday’s rematch

Glendale G. Rosal 03/29/2025

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Melvin Jerusalem gears up to defend his World Boxing Council (WBC) world minimumweight title in a rematch against his rival Yudai Shigeoka on Sunday, March 30, in Tokoname, Aichi, Japan. Jerusalem and Shigeoka…

Melvin Jerusalem in peak form for WBC title defense

Glendale G. Rosal 03/23/2025

CEBU CITY, Philippines — With just a week left before his highly anticipated rematch, reigning World Boxing Council (WBC) world minimumweight champion Melvin “Gringo” Jerusalem is in tip-top shape as he prepares to defend his title against…

Boxing: Jerusalem more than ready in rematch with Shigeoka

Glendale G. Rosal 03/20/2025

CEBU CITY, Philippines — With the magnitude of what is at stake, the reigning World Boxing Council (WBC) minimumweight champion Melvin “Gringo” Jerusalem has left no stone unturned in preparing for his highly anticipated rematch against former…

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…

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