Santisima delivers 2nd-round KO victory in Sarangani

Glendale G. Rosal 10/04/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines—Cebu-based boxing prospect David Santisima of the ZIP Sanman Boxing Team delivered a stunning second-round knockout victory over Ponciano Rimandiman during the undercard of Sanman Boxing’s event in Glan, Sarangani Province, on Thursday night, October…

Cataraja-Raquinel OPBF duel hit with last minute postponement

Glendale G. Rosal 11/09/2023

CEBU CITY, Philippines — World-rated Cebuano boxing prospect Kevin Jake “KJ” Cataraja was greeted with utter disappointment when he arrived in Nagoya, Japan on Wednesday, November 8, after his scheduled bout was postponed to a later date.…

Jeo Santisima to face Japanese foe in OPBF featherweight title bout on Wednesday

Glendale G. Rosal 05/30/2023

CEBU CITY, Philippines— Jeo “Santino” Santisima of the Cebu-based ZIP Sanman Boxing Team and his opponent Hayato Tsutsumi of Japan passed the weigh-in for their Oriental and Pacific Boxing Federation (OPBF) featherweight title bout tomorrow, Wednesday, May…

Jerusalem, Collazo make weight, ready for world title bout on Sunday

Glendale G. Rosal 05/27/2023

CEBU CITY, Philippines— The first title defense of reigning World Boxing Organization (WBO) world minimumweight champion, Melvin “Gringo” Jerusalem is officially set after he and his opponent, Oscar Collazo of Puerto Rico, made weight on Saturday, May…

Jerusalem flies to US, prepares for first title defense against Puerto Rican boxer

Glendale G. Rosal 05/10/2023

CEBU CITY, Philippines — As fight night draws near, the reigning World Boxing Organization (WBO) world minimumweight champion Melvin “Gringo” Jerusalem will fly to the United States after his visa was approved on Wednesday, May 10, 2023. …

Jerusalem ready for first world title defense against Puerto Rican boxer

Glendale G. Rosal 04/29/2023

CEBU CITY, Philippines — The reigning World Boxing Organization (WBO) world minimumweight champion, Melvin “Gringo” Jerusalem, and his training camp left no stone unturned in preparing for his first title defense on May 27 in the United…

Three venues eyed for Jerusalem title defense

Dale Rosal 03/01/2023

CEBU CITY, Philippines—The Golden Boy/Cotto Promotions is eyeing three venues for the first title defense of the reigning World Boxing Organization (WBO) world minimumweight champion, Melvin “Gringo” Jerusalem on May 27, 2023. Jerusalem of Cebu-based ZIP Sanman…

WBO minimumweight champ Jerusalem ready for any challenger

Dale Rosal 02/01/2023

CEBU CITY, Philippines—Reigning World Boxing Organization (WBO) world minimumweight champion Melvin “Gringo” Jerusalem is ready face anyone who wants his world title. This he said following the announcement of his mandatory title defense. The WBO championship committee…

ZIP Sanman Boxing team to open boxing gym in Cebu City next month

Glendale G. Rosal 01/19/2023

CEBU CITY, Philippines — The ZIP Sanman Boxing Team will make its presence felt in Cebu by establishing a fully-functional boxing gym in Banawa, Barangay Guadalupe, in Cebu City.  The owners of the boxing team are targeting…

Jerusalem on victory vs Taniguchi: Patience pays off

Dale Rosal 01/09/2023

CEBU CITY, Philippines—Melvin “Gringo” Jerusalem said patience was his key to reaching the top of his boxing career.  Jerusalem bagged the World Boxing Organization world minimumweight title via a stunning second round knockout victory over Masataka Taniguchi…

Santisima eyes another KO win in Japan vs fearsome foe

Glendale G. Rosal 10/22/2022

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Former world title challenger Jeo “Santino” Santisima eyes to duplicate his impressive knockout win in Japan last August against another hometown prospect on December 11, 2022, at the EDION Arena in Osaka, Japan.…

Domingo eyes comeback in Japan fight with Iimura

Glendale G. Rosal 09/25/2022

CEBU CITY, Philippines — ZIP-Sanman Boxing Team’s Esneth “Hard Hitter” Domingo is aiming for a comeback by taking on Japanese up-and-comer Jukiya Iimura on Oct. 20, 2022 at the Korakuen Hall in Tokyo, Japan.  The 23-year-old Domingo,…

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