Jimmy Paypa and Iranian foe pass weigh-in for WBC regional title fight in Thailand

Glendale G. Rosal 10/31/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Jimmy “Phoenix” Paypa and his Iranian opponent Mahdi Sarbaz successfully made the contracted weight for their World Boxing Council (WBC) Asian Continental super lightweight title showdown in Bangkok, Thailand, set for Thursday, October…

Paypa continues comeback journey by facing Iranian prospect in Thailand

Glendale G. Rosal 10/25/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Jimmy “Phoenix” Paypa is aiming for a new milestone in his comeback journey, facing rising Iranian prospect Mahdi Sarbaz. The two will square off in a 10-round battle for the vacant World Boxing…

Melvin Jerusalem named GAB’s ‘Boxer of the Month’

10/24/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Reigning World Boxing Council (WBC) minimumweight world champion Melvin “Gringo” Jerusalem has been honored by the Games and Amusements Board (GAB), receiving the “Boxer of the Month” award for September. The recognition was…

Melvin Jerusalem gears up for potential rematch with Yudai Shigeoka

Glendale G. Rosal 10/16/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Reigning World Boxing Council (WBC) world minimumweight champion Melvin “Gringo” Jerusalem is gearing up for a possible rematch against former WBC titleholder Yudai Shigeoka of Japan. The Cebu-based fighter from the ZIP Sanman…

Raquinel shocks Mexican foe, wins WBC Continental Americas title

Glendale G. Rosal 10/13/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Jayr “The Dreamer” Raquinel secured his first major regional title after a stunning upset victory over Mexican hometown favorite Yahir Frank in Hermosillo, Mexico, on Saturday, October 12 (October 13 Manila Time). Despite…

Guro, Raquinel set to clash with Mexican prospects for WBC titles

Glendale G. Rosal 10/09/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines— Filipino boxers Jay-R Raquinel and Norj Guro are gearing up to step into the ring against formidable Mexican prospects on October 12 (October 13 Manila time) in Hermosillo, Sonora, Mexico, as they vie for…

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…

ZIP Sanman prospects shine in Jerusalem-Castillo undercard

Glendale G. Rosal 09/23/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines — It wasn’t just the reigning World Boxing Council (WBC) world minimumweight champion Melvin “Gringo” Jerusalem who shone brightly on Sunday evening when he defeated Mexican challenger Luis Castillo in Mandaluyong City. It was…

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…

Jerusalem and Castillo show mutual respect, promise a great world title bout

Glendale G. Rosal 09/17/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines— The reigning World Boxing Council (WBC) minimumweight champion, Melvin “Gringo” Jerusalem, and his challenger, Mexico’s Luis “Flechita” Castillo, faced off for the first time during a press conference on Tuesday, September 17, in Manila,…

Jerusalem’s punching power peaks for title defense, trainer claims

Glendale G. Rosal 09/16/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines —  Veteran boxing trainer Michael Domingo is confident that reigning WBC world minimumweight champion Melvin “Gringo” Jerusalem has improved his punching power ahead of his first title defense, scheduled for September 22 in Manila.…

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…

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