Jay Bryan Baricuatro boosts PH boxing team for SEA Games 

Glendale G. Rosal 11/21/2025

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Cebuano amateur boxing standout Jay Bryan Baricuatro is set to join the Philippine boxing roster for the upcoming Southeast Asian (SEA) Games in Thailand this December. Baricuatro, a native of Talisay City, south…

Apolinar challenges WBO Asia Pacific champion in Tokyo

Glendale G. Rosal 11/15/2025

Pete Apolinar has had a rough stretch, but he has a great opportunity to reset his career when he returns to Japan next month. …

Philippines’ Suganob ready for Kumong Bol-anon fight

Glendale G. Rosal 11/06/2025

Regie “The Filipino Phenom” Suganob weathered many setbacks in his career, but each one only fueled his drive to chase greatness inside the boxing ring. …

Carl Jammes ‘Wonder Boy’ Martin vs Chaiwat Buatkrathok on Dec. 18

Glendale Rosal 11/30/2023

CEBU CITY, Philippines—World-rated super bantamweight prospect Carl Jammes “Wonder Boy” Martin takes on Thai veteran Chaiwat Buatkrathok for the vacant World Boxing Organization (WBO) Global super bantamweight title on December 18, 2023, at the Flash Grand Ballroom…

Boholano Suganob loses to Nontshinga

Dale Rosal 07/03/2023

CEBU, Philippines—Boholano world title contender Regie “Filipino Phenom” Suganob fell short in his bid to win the IBF World junior flyweight title against the reigning and defending champion Sivenathi Nontshinga in East London, South Africa on July…

Trainer confident Gabunilas will win in ‘Engkwentro 9’

Glendale Rosal 03/21/2023

CEBU CITY, Philippines—Veteran boxing trainer Eldo Cortes is confident that his prized ward John Paul “Angas ng Cebu” Gabunilas will prevail in the main event of “Engkwentro 9” on March 24, 2023, at the Talisay City Poblacion…

Suarez brings home three regional titles with TKO win in Australia 

Dale Rosal 03/16/2023

CEBU CITY, Philippines— World-rated super featherweight contender Charly “King’s Warrior” Suarez shocked hometown boxer Paul “Showtime” Fleming via a 12th round technical knockout (TKO), winning three regional titles on Wednesday evening, March 15, 2023, at the Kevin…

Cataraja’s fight against Heno is a good test if he’s ready for bigger fights, says promoter

Dale Rosal 01/18/2023

CEBU CITY, Philippines—Sanman Boxing Promotions’ chief JC Manangquil will test the mettle of Cebuano world-ranked prospect Kevin Jake “KJ” Cataraja to check if he’s ready for bigger fights, particularly for a world title. Manangquil and Sanman Boxing…

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…

Milan Melindo to use ‘mind games’ against Thai foe

Dale Rosal 01/02/2023

CEBU CITY, Philippines—Former world champion Milan “El Metodico” Melindo is ready to trade blows with Thai heavy hitter Chaiwat Buatkrathok in their upcoming main event duel in the “Prime Fight Series 2” on January 11, 2023, at…

Demecillo shoots for WBO Asia Pacific super bantamweight title

Dale Rosal 12/27/2022

CEBU CITY, Philippines—Former top contender Kenny “Big Heart” Demecillo gets a shot for the World Boxing Organization (WBO) Asia Pacific super bantamweight title as he faces Japanese Kazuki Nakajima on February 16, 2023 at the Korakuen Hall…

Domingo recovers from knockdown, crushes Japanese foe

Dale Rosal 12/27/2022

CEBU CITY, Philippines—Filipino ring warrior Esneth Domingo stunned Japanese boxing fans after standing up from a knockdown and beating hometown fighter Kosuke Tomioka via knockout on Monday evening, December 26, 2022, at the Korakuen Hall in Tokyo,…

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