MARK Magsayo faces fellow former world champion Brandon Figueroa for the interim World Boxing Council (WBC) featherweight belt on March 4 at the Toyota Arena in Ontario, California. The 27-year-old Magsayo is eager to return after suffering his first career defeat last year. Magsayo lost his WBC featherweight belt to veteran Rey Vargas by split […]
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Bittersweet truth
During our recent trip to Davao, my family stayed at the Malagos Garden Resort. As a chocolate lover myself, I have heard about their chocolates but had yet to try them. Their Koi Café uses chocolates in their beverages and desserts. I like their Cacao tini (a chocolate martini), hot chocolate drink, molten lava cake, […]
Demecillo faces Nakajima for WBO AsPac belt
SLUGGER Kenny Demecillo guns for the vacant World Boxing Organization (WBO) Asia-Pacific super bantamweight belt against Japanese Kazuki Nakajima on Feb. 16 at the Korakuen Hall in Tokyo, Japan. Demecillo is looking to become a regional champion again in a dangerous fight in Japan. Since returning from the Covid-19 pandemic, the 30-year-old Demecillo won back-to-back […]
Suarez stops Palulu, wins IBF Asia strap
FORMER Olympian Charly Suarez added another regional title belt to his trophy case after winning the International Boxing Federation (IBF) Asia super featherweight belt with a second stoppage of Defry Palulu last Saturday, Dec. 10, 2022, at the Ho Tram Strip in Vung Tau City, Vietnam. Suarez looked sharp and was very accurate with his […]
Amparo, Zulueta see action in regional title fights today
BOHOLANO warrior Jake Amparo and world-rated John Michael Zulueta are fighting separate regional title fights tonight, Dec. 1, 2022, in “The Challenger” boxing event at the Space Plus Bangkok in Bangkok, Thailand. Amparo is out to dethrone World Boxing Association (WBA) Asian minimumweight king Huu Toan Le in one of the featured fights. Amparo fresh […]
Igorot warrior Natuplag faces Phayom for WBO Oriental belt in Dubai
IGOROT warrior KJ Natuplag guns for another regional belt in Dubai as he takes on Thai hard-hitter Boonrueang Phayom for the vacant World Boxing Organization (WBO) Oriental featherweight belt on Nov. 12 at the FCC Forum. The 26-year-old Natuplag has been campaigning in Dubai for the past two years. He lost his first fight in […]
Vitor to face Lee for defense of title
VIRGEL Vitor makes the first title defense of his World Boxing Organization (WBO) Oriental super featherweight belt and takes on Dong Kwan Lee in the main event of “Kumong Bol-anon VIII” in Calape, Bohol on Dec. 8, 2022. Vitor is currently riding a six-fight winning streak since suffering a sixth-round knockout defeat to veteran Mark […]
Guro faces Yoshikawa for vacant WBO AsPac belt
FORMER world title challenger Norj Guro guns for another regional belt in the hopes of another run at a world title. Guro faces Riyuna Yoshikawa for the vacant World Boxing Organization (WBO) Asia-Pacific women’s minimumweight belt on Nov. 27, 2022, at the Sofia Sakai in Sakai, Osaka, Japan. Earlier this year, the 32-year-old Guro won […]
Laurio faces Tran for IBA belt in Vietnam
PRINCE Andrew Laurio eyes his first championship belt and faces Vietnamese veteran Van Thao Tran for the vacant International Boxing Association (IBA) bantamweight title on Sept. 30 in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam.After a three-fight slump before the Covid-19 pandemic, the 23-year-old Laurio bounced back with back-to-back stoppage wins over Ranelio Quizo and Rolly Dorong.Laurio’s […]
Pacio defends ONE strawweight strap vs. Brooks
JOSHUA Pacio is out to prove that he’s still the king of his division as he defends his ONE strawweight belt against No. 1 contender Jarred Brooks on Dec. 3, 2022 in front of a hometown crowd at the SM Mall of Asia Arena in Manila.“Finally after almost two years, ONE Championship is back here […]
Diocos, Gomera see action in South Africa
DIOMEL Diocos and Jelbirt Gomera are in for a tough assignment as they take on South Africans in South Africa.Diocos will lock horns with former world champion Moruti Mthalane on Oct. 2 at the PMB City Hall in Pietermaritzburg.Diocos is coming as a huge underdog against an accomplished veteran in Mthalane.However, the 29-year-old Diocos has […]
Seventh Belt and Road Summit draws to successful close
HONG KONG, Sep 2, 2022 – (ACN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) – The seventh Belt and Road Summit, jointly organised by the Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) and the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC), concluded yesterday (1 September). Continuing in the tradition of being a formal, substantial and high-quality event, the […]
Seventh Belt and Road Summit opens today
HONG KONG, Aug 31, 2022 – (ACN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) – The seventh Belt and Road Summit, jointly organised by the Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) and the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC), opened today (31 August). This year’s event lasts two days and runs in a hybrid physical and […]
7th Belt and Road Summit opens this month in hybrid format
HONG KONG, Aug 18, 2022 – (JCN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) – Jointly organised by the Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) and the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC), the seventh Belt and Road Summit will take place on 31 August and 1 September (Wednesday and Thursday). Activities on the first day […]
First fight overseas, Sarcon challenges Kang for WBA belt
IT’LL be a couple of firsts for unbeaten prospect Lienard Sarcon as he trades leathers with Jong Seon Kang for the World Boxing Association (WBA) Asia featherweight belt on Sept. 4, 2022 at the Tech University of Korea in Siheung City, South Korea.Sarcon, 22, will be fighting his first regional title fight against his first […]
Apolinar spars with Dasmariñas, Laurel for Japan title defense
Pete Apolinar is getting much-needed experience in sparring for his upcoming title defense after acquiring the services of veterans Michael Dasmariñas and Alie Laurel.“We hired them because Pete’s opponent is a southpaw. There are only a few big southpaws in the Philippines. Their experience will help Pete in this camp,” Omega Gym head coach Jinggoy […]
Casimero stripped of WBO belt
AFTER two botched title defenses, the World Boxing Organization (WBO) has officially stripped Johnriel Casimero of his bantamweight belt.The WBO released a resolution on Wednesday, May 4 with regard to Casimero’s failure to defend his WBO bantamweight belt against mandatory challenger Paul Butler last April 22 in Liverpool, England.Casimero was barred by the British Boxing […]
Sultan steps in for Casimero vs. Butler
WORLD Boxing Organization (WBO) bantamweight champion Johnriel Casimero won’t be able to defend his belt against mandatory Paul Butler for the second time after being barred by the British Boxing Board of Control (BBBofC) to fight on April 22 at the Echo Arena in Liverpool, England.Casimero apparently violated the BBBofC’s medical policy of using saunas […]
Abne beats Ligas by split decision to win OPBF Silver belt
UNBEATEN April Jay Abne proved that he’s one of the Filipino flyweights to look forward to in the future after winning the Oriental and Pacific Boxing Federation (OPBF) Silver flyweight belt with a split decision over Bienvenido Ligas in the main event of ARQ Boxing’s “Engkwentro Dos” last Oct. 30, 2021, at the Ibabao-Estancia Gym […]
Apolinar faces Jong in South Korea
PETE Apolinar guns for another regional belt as he takes on unbeaten hometown bet Jong Seon Kang for the World Boxing Organization (WBO) Oriental featherweight belt on Nov. 6, 2021 in South Korea. “This will be an exciting fight considering that his opponent was also the opponent of Tomjune (Mangubat) before,” Omega Sports Promotions vice […]