Melindo to face Thai opponent in January 2023 fight for OPBF title

Glendale G. Rosal 12/18/2022

CEBU CITY, Philippines— The stakes got higher for the much-awaited Cebu comeback fight of former world champion Milan “El Metidico” Melindo on January 10, 2023 at the Cebu City Sports Center (CCSC). This was after, the Prime…

Omega Boxing’s ‘Wardog’ loses in Japan

Dale Rosal 08/15/2022

CEBU CITY, Philippines—Omega Boxing Gym’s Tomjune “Wardog” Mangubat suffered a stunning knockout defeat in the hands of Masanori Rikiishi during their Oriental Pacific Boxing Federation (OPBF) super featherweight bout on Sunday evening, August 14, 2022, at the…

Apolinar to bank on experience, skills in upcoming fight against Japanese foe

Glendale G. Rosal 06/24/2022

CEBU CITY, Philippines — The reigning Oriental Pacific Boxing Federation (OPBF) super bantamweight champion Pete “Thunder” Apolinar will use his experience and skills as his advantage against Japanese up-and-comer Yoshiki Takei in their coming bout on August…

Gabunilas, Sueno ready for Engkwentro Singko 10-round main bout

Glendale G. Rosal 05/20/2022

CEBU CITY, Philippines — ARQ Boxing Stable’s stalwart and reigning Oriental Pacific Boxing Federation (OPBF) youth light flyweight champion John Paul Gabunilas and his opponent Ricardo Sueno passed the official weigh-in of their 10-rounder duel in the…

Apolinar optimistic going into April 2 fight

Dale Rosal 03/30/2022

CEBU CITY, Philippines—Pete “Thunder” Apolinar’s positive mindset keeps him optimistic and determined to bounce back from his loss to Korean Jong Seon Kang in Korea last year. “Ganito talaga sa larangan ng boxing. May panahon ng panalo…

Visiting Almacen ready to take on Gabunilas in Cebu City

Dale Rosal 12/07/2021

CEBU CITY, Philippines—Jonathan “Pretty Boy” Almacen is unfazed in fighting on his opponent’s backyard as he takes on Cebuano Johnpaul Gabunilas for the vacant Oriental Pacific Boxing Federation (OPBF) Youth light flyweight title on December 20, 2021,…

Magramo wins OPBF flyweight title

Dale Rosal 10/26/2021

CEBU CITY, Philippines—Giemel Magramo wrested the Oriental Pacific Boxing Federation (OPBF) flyweight title by defeating Jay-R Raquinel via unanimous decision in Johnny Elorde’s ‘Boksing Kontra sa Droga’ fight card at the Elorde Sports Center in Paranaque City,…

Unbeaten Gabunilas faces unbeaten foe in OPBF title fight

Glendale G. Rosal 09/01/2021

CEBU CITY, Philippines — ARQ Boxing Gym’s hard-hitting Johnpaul Gabunilas will face an unbeaten foe for the Oriental Pacific Boxing Federation (OPBF) youth light flyweight title on October 16’s “Engkwentro Dos” co-main event. The 21-year old Gabunilas…

Unbeaten Abne gears up for toughest battle of young career

Glendale G. Rosal 08/25/2021

CEBU CITY, Philippines — ARQ Boxing Gym’s rising star April Jay “Astroboy” Abne will face an uphill climb in his upcoming fight on October 16 in Cebu. The 22-year old boxer from Manticao, Misamis Oriental, will fight…

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