Bigger, better Duel in Dubai

Glendale G. Rosal 07/14/2015

ALA Promotions International’s second fight card in Dubai will be bigger and grander than last year’s mega blockbuster offering. This was the promise of ALA Promotions CEO Michael P. Aldeguer during yesterday’s official launching of Pinoy Pride…

Bradley stains Vargas’ record in controversial fashion

AP 06/29/2015

CARSON, California— Timothy Bradley got rocked in the final minute and survived a confusing finish to beat Jessie Vargas by unanimous decision Saturday night, claiming the interim WBO welterweight title. Bradley (32-1-1) controlled most of his bout…

Only 1 Pagara in Dubai card

Glendale G. Rosal 06/19/2015

Albert Pagara to banner card with Banal and Jaca The upcoming Pinoy Pride 32 in Dubai, UAE was supposed to be headlined by the hugely popular Pagara brothers. Instead, only one of them will be showcasing his…

Postponement is no big deal – Villamor

Glendale G. Rosal 06/18/2015

The rigid grind continues for Donnie “Ahas” Nietes despite the recent postponement of his world title fight against WBO World minimumweight champion Francisco “Chihuas” Rodriguez Jr. of Mexico. The longest reigning Filipino world boxing champion and reigning…

Nietes vs. Rodriguez spearheads Pinoy Pride 31 fight card

Glendale G. Rosal 06/12/2015

THE CAST of boxers fighting in the Pinoy Pride 31: Clash of World Champions on July 4 at the Waterfront Cebu City Hotel and Casino is complete. Leading the list of bouts will be that of two-division…

Cebuano boxing officials in Pacquiao-Algieri card

Calvin D. Cordova 11/24/2014

MACAU—THE world once again bore witness to a boxing spectacle yesterday when Manny “The Pacman” Pacquiao squared off with Chris Algieri for the Hungry For Glory  fight card at the Cotai Arena of the sprawling The Venetian…

Nietes eyes piece of boxing history

Dale G. Rosal 11/15/2014

This time, action shifts to where it should be – inside the boxing ring. After days of sabre rattling and after hurdling the test of the scales yesterday, two division world champion and current WBO Light Flyweight…

Another Mexican wants ‘Ahas’

Dale G. Rosal 11/14/2014

Two division world champion and current WBO light flyweight king Donnie “Ahas” Nietes (33W-1L-4D, 19KOs) will fight Mexican Carlos Velarde (26-3-1, 14KOs) this Saturday yet, but this early, another challenger has emerged and aired his interest in…

Melindo eager for Jr. Flyweight title

11/09/2014

Milan “El Metodico” Melindo, ranked fifth in the junior flyweight division under the International Boxing Federation (IBF) is raring to fight for the first spot on his forthcoming duel against Mexico’s Saul “Baby” Juarez, IBF’s No. 8,…

WBO fetes Servania, Nietes

10/30/2014

Las Vegas — The WBO Executive Committee with its president Francisco ‘Paco’ Valcarcel chairing, opened the General Assembly Tuesday morning with positive reports coming from the different WBO regional Vice-Presidents during the 2nd day of the organization’s…

Nietes, Sabillo to defend belts at famed Big Dome

Rene Bonsubre Jr. 11/12/2013

The two reigning world champions of the ALA gym are set to face Latino challengers in a mammoth fight card at the Smart Araneta Coliseum in Quezon City on Nov. 30. Donnie “Ahas” Nietes will defend his…

Donaire out to regain lofty niche in boxing

Rene Bonsubre Jr. 11/07/2013

SEVEN months ago, Nonito Donaire not only lost his WBO super bantamweight title but also his position as one of the top pound for pound boxers in the world when he was outpointed by WBA champ Guillermo…

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