Astrolabio, Nakatani makes weight for WBC world title duel in Japan

Glendale G. Rosal 07/20/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines —The stage is set for Junto Nakatani’s first title defense of his World Boxing Council (WBC) world bantamweight title against Filipino Vincent “Asero” Astrolabio today, July 20, at the Kokugikan Arena in Tokyo, Japan.…

Cebu’s Gura, Japanese foe make weight for WBC youth title duel

Glendale G. Rosal 06/22/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Unbeaten Cebuano prospect Yerroge “The Scientific” Gura of the ARQ Boxing Stable guns for the vacant World Boxing Council (WBC) Youth super flyweight belt in Japan on Sunday, June 23. Gura and his…

Magsayo fights world title eliminator in June

Glendale G. Rosal 05/23/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Former world champion Mark “Magnifico” Magsayo will face Mexican Eduardo Ramirez in a world title eliminator on June 15 at the famous MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada, United States. The…

Comeback fight: Tapales set to battle Thai boxer for WBC title

Glendale G. Rosal 05/09/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines —Former world champion Marlon “Nightmare” Tapales successfully weighed in for his highly anticipated comeback fight set for Friday, May 10, at the Midas Hotel and Casino in Pasay City, Metro Manila. Tapales, a former…

Jonas Sultan faces Indonesian in comeback fight in Manila 

Glendale G. Rosal 04/16/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Former interim world champion Jonas “Zorro” Sultan takes on Indonesian Flasidus Nuno in his comeback fight on June 1 at the Midas Hotel and Casino in Manila.  It was officially announced by Viva…

Marlon Tapales’s comeback fight set on May 10 in Manila

Glendale G. Rosal 04/07/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Former world champion Marlon “Nightmare” Tapales will make his return on May 10 against Thai Nattapong Jankaew, five months after losing to Japanese boxing superstar Naoya Inoue in Japan.  Tapales, the former International Boxing…

Jerusalem ends PHL’s world title drought in boxing, wins WBC minimumweight belt in Japan

Glendale G. Rosal 03/31/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Finally, the Philippines ended its world title drought in boxing after Melvin “Gringo” Jerusalem dethroned Yudai Shigeoka via split decision to win the World Boxing Council (WBC) world minimumweight title on Sunday, March…

Boxing trainer Domingo is confident Jerusalem will upset Shigeoka 

Glendale G. Rosal 03/27/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Veteran boxing trainer, Michael Domingo of ZIP Sanman Boxing Team, is confident that his prized ward Melvin “Gringo” Jerusalem will make a repeat of the latter’s January 2023 world title victory in Japan.…

Maquilan K.O’s Canete, bags WBC Asian Continental title in Blow-by-Blow mainer 

Glendale G. Rosal 03/25/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Noli James “The Explosive James” Maquilan bagged the World Boxing Council (WBC) Asian Continental bantamweight title via a stunning seventh-round knockout against Omega Boxing Gym’s Benny “The Bull” Canete in the main event…

Omega’s Cañete takes center stage in ‘Blow-by-Blow’ bout for WBC regional title vs. Maquilan

Glendale G. Rosal 02/29/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines – Omega Boxing Gym’s Benny “The Bull” Cañete will headline the “Blow-by-Blow” fight card on March 24 at the Okada Manila Hotel and Casino. Organized by Manny Pacquiao Promotions and Johnny Elorde International Promotions,…

Astrolabio challenges 3-division world champion Nakatani of Japan

Glendale G. Rosal 02/27/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines — MP Promotions’ Vincent “Asero” Astrolabio has officially issued a challenge to the newly-crowned three-division world champion Junto Nakatani of Japan.  In a video recently posted on Viva Promotions’ Facebook page, Astrolabio was seen…

Jerusalem gets another world title shot, challenges Shigeoka for WBC minimum weight belt

Glendale G. Rosal 02/05/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Former world champion Melvin “Gringo” Jerusalem is ready to shock the world anew as he is set to fight reigning World Boxing Council (WBC) world minimumweight champion Yudai Shigeoka on March 31.  Their…

We use cookies to ensure you get the best experience on our website. By continuing, you are agreeing to our use of cookies. To find out more, please click this link.