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…

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…

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