Vincent Astrolabio, Thai opponent ready for WBC title eliminator showdown on Saturday

Glendale G. Rosal 08/25/2023

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Vincent “Asero” Astrolabio and Thai Nawaphon Kaikanha are all set for their World Boxing Council (WBC) world bantamweight title eliminator showdown after passing the weigh-in on Friday, August 25, 2023 in Bangkok, Thailand.…

Demecillo, Crowder make weight for their WBA regional title bout in Baltimore 

Glendale G. Rosal 08/05/2023

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Filipino slugger Kenny “Big Heart” Demecillo is all set for his debut bout in the United States tomorrow, August 5, 2023 (Aug. 6 Manila Time) at the Physical Education Complex in Baltimore, Maryland,…

Stage is set for interim world title bout between Rene Mark Cuarto, Ginjiro Shigeoka in Japan

Glendale G. Rosal 04/15/2023

CEBU CITY, Philippines—- The stage is set for the International Boxing Federation (IBF) interim world minimumweight title showdown between ex-world champion Rene Mark Cuarto and Japanese Ginjiro Shigeoka as both boxers passed the weigh-in on Saturday, April…

Moment of truth has arrived for Milan Melindo

Glendale G. Rosal 01/10/2023

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Former world champion Milan “El Metodico” Melindo struggled to get the contracted weight for his Oriental and Pacific Boxing Federation (OPBF) silver featherweight bout making three trips to the weighing scale before finally…

WBO issues show cause to John Riel Casimero after missing weigh-in

Bong Lozada - Reporter / @BLozadaINQ 12/11/2021

MANILA, Philippines—World Boxing Organization has ordered John Riel Casimero to present himself and his medical documents until December 20 after he failed to make it to the weigh-in and pulled out of his mandatory title defense against…

Bernaldez, unbeaten foe make weight; fight on tomorrow

Glendale G. Rosal 11/05/2021

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Mark “Machete” Bernaldez and his unbeaten American foe Andres Cortes passed Friday’s weigh-in for their eight-rounder bout tomorrow, Saturday at the Virgin Hotels Las Vegas in the United States. Bernaldez, tipped the weighing…

Engkwentro Dos fighters pass weight test, fight card unfolds Saturday

Glendale G. Rosal 10/29/2021

CEBU CITY, Philippines — ARQ Boxing Stable’s April Jay “Astroboy” Abne and his opponent Ben “Sniper Ben Fairtex” Ligas passed the test of the weighing scales on Friday to set their much-awaited duel in the main event…

Explosive Kumbati 11 fight card unfolds tomorrow

Glendale G. Rosal 10/21/2021

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Omega Boxing Gym stalwarts and their respective opponents passed the official weigh-in for “Kumbati 11” slated tomorrow, Friday, October 22, 2021, at the IPI compound in Mandaue City. The four-bout fight card will…

Kumbati 10 fighters pass weigh-in

Glendale G. Rosal 07/02/2021

CEBU CITY, Philippines — The protagonists of the seven-bout fight card “Kumbati 10” of the Omega Pro Sports International (OPSI) are now ready to rumble after passing the official weigh-in on Friday, July 2, 2021, at the…

Coaches weigh in on news of import-less Cesafi by 2021

Mars Alison 08/20/2018

COACHES of the member schools of the Cebu Schools Athletics Foundation Inc. (Cesafi) were divided on the announcement that imports will no longer be allowed to compete by the 2021 season. The announcement was made by Commissioner…

Melindo makes weight on second try

Glendale Rosal 09/15/2017

REIGNING IBF world junior flyweight king Milan Melindo had a bit of weight issues during the official weigh-in for the Pinoy Pride 42: Clash For Glory at the SM City Cebu event center Friday afternoon. In his…

Jerusalem makes mandatory weigh-in

Glendale G. Rosal 01/18/2017

ALA Boxing Gym’s Melvin “Gringo” Jerusalem’s discipline and determination paid off as he passed the mandatory weigh-in prior to his world title showdown against the reigning World Boxing Council (WBC) world minimum weight champion Wanheng Menayothin of…

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