AFTER a long wait, Marlon Tapales finally faces International Boxing Federation (IBF) and World Boxing Association (WBA) super bantamweight king Murodjon Akhmadaliev on April 8 at the Boeing Center at the Tech Port in San Antonio, Texas. “I’m very excited about this fight because I’ve been waiting for this fight for a long time. This […]
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Yanong faces Le for WBC ABC Continental belt
BATTLE-SCARRED veteran Reymond Yanong tries his luck in winning a regional belt as he takes on unbeaten Chinese Le Quan Wang for the World Boxing Council Asian Boxing Council Continental super lightweight belt on Jan. 25 at the Spaceplus Bangkok RCA in Bangkok, Thailand. Yanong has been campaigning internationally since 2019, fighting in Japan, US […]
Bornea, Leon lose in Japan
FILIPINO pugs Jake Bornea and Landy Cris Leon lost their respective fights in the undercard of the bantamweight world title unification bout between World Boxing Council (WBC), World Boxing Association (WBA) and International Boxing Federation (IBF) bantamweight king Naoya Inoue and World Boxing Organization (WBO) bantamweight champion Paul Butler on Dec. 13 at the Ariake […]
Alvarez loses to world-rated Lopez in Florida
JOBERT Alvarez put on a gallant stand but fell short against world-rated Melvin Lopez in a 10-round contest Sunday, Dec. 11, 2022, at the Caribe Royale Hotel in Orlando, Florida. It was a close fight from the get-go, in which both pugs traded blows. The 25-year-old Lopez got the upper hand when he dropped Alvarez […]
Plania vs. Francisco headlines ‘Double Trouble’
WORLD-RANKED super bantamweight “Magic” Mike Plania springs back into action before 2022 ends. Plania locks horns with sturdy veteran Jeffrey Francisco in the main event of “Double Trouble” on Dec. 31 in Tagum City, Davao del Norte. The 25-year-old Plania is eager to bounce back after losing his last fight. He lost to Ra’eese Aleem […]
Canoy destroys Horikawa, wins OPBF belt
WORLD—RATED Joey Canoy got a huge boost in his goal for a world title shot after winning the vacant Oriental and Pacific Boxing Federation (OPBF) light flyweight strap with a seventh round technical knockout of experienced Japanese Kenichi Horikawa on Dec. 4 at the Edion Arena in Osaka, Japan. The 29-year-old Canoy destroyed Horikawa with […]
Melindo returns to ring in January
FORMER International Boxing Federation (IBF) light flyweight champion Milan Melindo returns to action on Jan. 11 in Prime Stags Sports’ Sinulog boxing show at the Cebu City Sports Center (CCSC). “I may be fighting at 126 pounds. I fought at 130 pounds last April. So I’m slowly going down in weight and my target is […]
Suarez takes on Palulu on Dec. 10 in Vietnam
FORMER Olympian and current World Boxing Association Asia super featherweight king Charly Suarez takes on Indonesian Defry Palulu on Dec. 10, 2022, at The Grand Ho Tram Strip in Vung Tau City, Vietnam. The 34-year-old Suarez has already become one of the best Pinoy fighters despite only being a pro for just four years. The […]
Vicelles, Suganob fight in IBF title eliminator
THE International Boxing Federation (IBF) has ordered Mark Vicelles and Regie Suganob to compete for the mandatory challenger spot for the light flyweight belt in a world title eliminator. According to Omega Boxing Gym head coach Jinggoy Junco the fight is currently on a purse bid on who’ll promote the fight here in the Philippines. […]
Bornea faces the younger brother of world champ Inoue
JAKE Bornea returns after a long layoff and takes on former interim World Boxing Council (WBC) bantamweight champion Takuma Inoue on Dec. 13 at the Ariake Arena in Tokyo, Japan. Bornea is back after not seeing action for almost two years. He last fought on March 17, 2021, wherein he settled to a technical draw […]
Gaballo returns vs. Sueno for WBO Oriental strap
TWO-TIME interim world champion Reymart Gaballo makes his ring return after a long hiatus following a loss to Filipino superstar Nonito Donaire Jr. Gaballo takes on Ricardo Sueno in a World Boxing Organization (WBO) Oriental bantamweight belt on Oct. 29 at the Lagao Gym in Gen. Santos City. Gaballo has been out for close to […]
Mendoza: Olympic boxing in troubled waters
Olympic boxing on the verge of a knockout?That’s because the International Boxing Association (IBA) has not stopped ignoring the enormous supervisory powers of the International Olympic Committee (IOC) over all sports under its wings.For example, the IOC has questioned last week the decision of an IBA congress that overwhelmingly backed the election of Russian Umar […]
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 […]
Zulueta returns to Thailand faces Nimnual for ABF belt
UNBEATEN prospect John Michael Zulueta returns to Thailand and faces Thai Sittichai Nimnual for the Asian Boxing Federation (ABF) light flyweight belt on Sept. 28 at the Spaceplus Bangkok RCA in Bangkok.Zulueta is fighting for the third straight time in Thailand. He fought Indonesian veteran Jack Amisa and stopped him in six rounds last May […]
Plania fights Aleem for WBO NABO belt
“MAGIC” Mike Plania challenges fellow highly ranked super bantamweight Ra’esse Aleem for his World Boxing Organization (WBO) NABO super bantamweight strap on Monday, Sept. 5, 2022 (PH time) at the Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles, California.Plania tipped the scales at the 122-pound super bantamweight limit, while Aleem weighed a bit lighter at 121.5 pounds.The 25-year-old […]
Suarez defends WBA Asia belt vs. tough Magali
FORMER Olympian Charly Suarez makes another title defense of his World Boxing Association (WBA) Asia featherweight title, this time, against tough journeyman Carlo Magali on Oct. 23 at The Flash Grand Ballroom of the Elorde Sports Complex in Parañaque City.Suarez is looking to remain unbeaten and continue his ascent in the super featherweight division in […]
Bornea faces journeyman Meneses in Mexico
INTERNATIONAL Boxing Federation super flyweight No. 1 rated Jade Bornea keeps himself busy and takes on Mexican journeyman Ivan Meneses in an activity fight on Aug. 19 in Cabo San Lucas, Mexico.Bornea is closing in on a world title shot and is mandatory challenger of the IBF super flyweight belt, currently around the waist of […]
Vitor faces Yupang for vacant WBO Oriental belt
VIGEL Vitor has been patiently waiting for his big break for years. The 25-year-old Boholano finally earns his chance to break into the world rankings as he fights for the vacant World Boxing Organization (WBO) Oriental super featherweight belt against Thai prospect Arnon Yupang in “Kumong Bol-anon VII” on Sept. 9 at the Dimiao Gym […]
Suarez takes on Yap Aug. 7
FORMER Olympian Charly Suarez defends his World Boxing Association (WBA) Asia super featherweight belt against journeyman Marjohn Yap in the main event of Part II of the Ultimate Knockout Challenge (UKC) Tiger: “Annihilation” on Sunday, August 7, 2022, at The Flash Grand Ballroom of the Elorde Sports Complex in Parañaque City.The 33-year-old Suarez is looking […]
Tepora confident Azarcon outboxes Dante in WBF fight
CLYDE Azarcon will try to frustrate Lito Dante by overwhelming him with his speed and outboxing him in their upcoming vacant World Boxing Foundation (WBF) minimumweight title fight on Aug. 7 at The Flash Grand Ballroom of the Elorde Sports Center in Parañaque City.“Clyde will win by decision,” Big Yellow Boxing Gym head coach Christopher […]