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…

Marlon Tapales dismantles Indian challenger in Cambodia

Glendale G. Rosal 09/08/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Former two-division world champion Marlon “Nightmare” Tapales delivered a dominant performance over India’s Saurabh Kumar on Saturday, September 7, in Phnom Penh, Cambodia. Tapales secured a lopsided unanimous decision victory over Kumar to…

Tapales, Indian foe pass weigh-in for WBC regional bout

Glendale G. Rosal 09/06/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Former world champion Marlon “Nightmare” Tapales is set to trade leather with India’s Saurabh Kumar after both fighters passed the official weigh-in for their regional title showdown in Phnom Penh, Cambodia. Tapales and…

Jerusalem confirms first title defense vs. Mexican rival in Manila on Sept. 22

Glendale G. Rosal 08/23/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Reigning WBC World Minimumweight Champion Melvin “Gringo” Jerusalem has officially confirmed the date and location of his highly anticipated first title defense. In an exclusive interview with CDN Digital, Jerusalem announced that he…

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…

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