COMING in as a huge underdog, journeyman Renoel Pael looks to score an upset tonight against former world title challenger Eduard Heno at the Yñares Sports Arena in Pasig City.“We have a chance of an upset if he follows our plan,” Noy Pacing Flores Boxing Academy head coach Brix Flores told SunStar Cebu. “Pael is […]
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Siesmundo faces Carcedo July 23 for WBF strap in Bohol
UP-AND-COMERS Antonio Siesmundo and Jhunrick Carcedo clash for the vacant World Boxing Foundation (WBF) Asia Pacific super lightweight strap in the main event of PMI Boxing’s “Kumong Bol-anon VI” on July 23, 2022 at the Brgy. Cogon Gym in Tagbilaran City, Bohol.Siesmundo tipped the scales at 138 pounds, while Carcedo weighed-in a pound heavier at […]
Pangga TKOs Antaran in ‘Bakbakan sa Compostela’
FORMER amateur standout John Vincent Pangga continues to shine in the pro ranks with a first-round technical knockout of Carlito Antaran in the main event of “Bakbakan sa Compostela” last Saturday night at the Compostela Gym in Compostela, Cebu.Pangga, the 2017 ASBC Junior Boxing Championships flyweight champion, immediately showcased his caliber and landed crisp jabs […]
Magramo brothers rule “Boksing Kontra sa Droga”
THE Magramo brothers were victorious in the double-header of “Boksing Kontra sa Droga” last Friday night, July 8, 2022, at The Flash Grand Ballroom of the Elorde Sports Complex in Parañaque City.Giemel Magramo demolished fellow former world title challenger Jerry Tomongdan in the third round of the main event.Giemel dropped Tomongdan in the first round […]
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 […]
Ladrada, Tesoro try luck abroad
PINOY prospects Lorenz Ladrada and Jestine Tesoro are seeing action oversees on July 2, 2022.Ladrada faces Dana Coolwell in an eight-rounder at the Gold Coast Convention Centre in Broadbeach, Queensland, Australia; Ladrada is fighting for the first time abroad and gunning for his second straight win.The 25-year-old Ladrada, who once trained at the now-defunct ALA […]
Jordan loses in Thailand
FILIPINO prospect Ken Jordan suffered a unanimous decision loss to world-rated Thai Thattana Luangphon in a World Boxing Council (WBC) Asian Boxing Council super bantamweight fight in Bangkok, Thailand.It was a dominant performance by Thattana, also known as Chainoi Worawut, as he won almost all the rounds.All three judges scored it in favor of Thattana […]
Gesta faces Diaz Jr. on April 22
CEBUANO star Mercito Gesta makes his ring return today, April 22, and takes on Joel Diaz Jr. in a 10-rounder at Fantasy Springs Casino in Indio, California.Gesta tipped the scales at 134.75 pounds, while Diaz Jr. weighed in a little bit lighter at 134.5 pounds.Gesta hasn’t fought for two years and five months. His last […]
Donaire defies ‘Father Time’
NONITO Donaire Jr. continues to elude Father Time after successfully defending his World Boxing Council (WBC) bantamweight belt, following a picture-perfect fourth round knockout of fellow Filipino Reymart Gaballo last Dec. 12, 2021 (PH time) at the Dignity Health Sports Park in Carson, California. Gaballo had his moments in the fight, landing a solid right […]
Magsayo to challenge WBC champ Russell in 2022
MARK Magsayo may get his much-awaited world title shot early in 2022. It was reported in multiple websites that World Boxing Council (WBC) featherweight champion Gary Russell Jr. will be defending his belt against mandatory challenger Magsayo in a Premier Boxing Champions event on Jan. 22, 2022 in a yet-to-be-determined venue. The 26-year-old Magsayo started […]
Rosales returns vs. Salogaol
JESSIE Cris Rosales makes his ring return in December following a long layoff due to the Covid-19 pandemic. The 29-year-old Rosales will take on Cebuano journeyman Junny Salogaol in HBG Promotions’ “Suntok sa Pangarap 7” on Dec. 17, 2021 in Bohol. “I’m doing okay right now. It’s been a long time. I haven’t fought for […]
Andales wins WBO regional belt in Korea
ARAR Andales captured the World Boxing Organization (WBO) Oriental minimumweight title with a seventh round stoppage of Vietnamese Minh Phat Sam last Oct. 23, 2021 at the Wadong Stadium in Ansan, South Korea. The fight was stopped by the referee, with the advice of the ring physician, after Sam’s eyes were swollen shut. With the […]
Omega Boys victorious in Kumbati 11
THE Omega Boys all came out victorious in “Kumbati 11” last Oct. 22, 2021 at the IPI Compound in Mandaue City, Cebu. International Boxing Federation No. 7 rated light flyweight Christan Araneta made quick work of veteran Arnold Garde with a first round knockout in the main event. Garde came out aggressively, throwing some wallops […]
Magsayo KOs Ceja cold
MARK “Magnifico” Magsayo has star potential written all over him following a magnificent finish in boxing’s biggest stage. Magsayo knocked former world champion Julio Ceja out cold in the 10th round in a World Boxing Council featherweight title eliminator in one of the featured fights of the Manny Pacquiao vs. Yordenis Ugas show on Aug. […]
Duno pounces on Esperanza sans mercy
ROMERO Duno had an impressive US ring return with a first-round stoppage win over Paraguayan veteran Ramon Esperanza at the Hilton Miami Airport in Miami, Florida. Duno showed his dominance in the opening round and forced the 37-year-old Esperanza to quit on his stool at the break. The 25-year-old Duno is back on track at […]
Duno to fight Esperanza in US
HARD-HITTING Romero Duno makes his US return Saturday, Aug. 21, 2021 (PH time) in a six-round activity fight against experienced Ramon Esperanza at the Hilton Miami Airport in Miami, Florida. Duno made a name for himself in the US boxing scene after a second round knockout upset of then unbeaten Christian Gonzalez, who was one […]
Servania suffers 1st round KO loss in return to US
EX-WORLD title contender Genisis Servania had a rude welcome in his return to the US with a shocking first round knockout loss against unbeaten prospect Andres Cortes on Sunday, Aug. 15, 2021 (PH time), at the Hard Rock Café in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Cortes brutally knocked out Servania with a solid left hook to the face […]
Servania looks to revive career in US return
FORMER world title challenger Genesis Servania ends a two-year layoff and faces unbeaten prospect Andres Cortes in his US return Sunday, Aug. 15, 2021 (PH time), in an eight-round bout at the Hard Rock Hotel and Casino in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Servania, now based in Japan, last fought in the US in 2019, where he lost […]
Dasmariñas, Bacon lose in the US
FILIPINO pugs Michael Dasmariñas and James Bacon were both knocked out in their respective fights in the United States on June 20. Dasmariñas was demolished by International Boxing Federation (IBF) and World Boxing Association (WBA) bantamweight king Naoya Inoue in three rounds at the Virgin Hotel Las Vegas in Las Vegas, Nevada. Inoue showed his […]
Filipino boxers Ancajas, Magsayo see action today
INTERNATIONAL Boxing Federation (IBF) super flyweight champion Jerwin Ancajas makes his ninth title defense Sunday, April 11, 2021 (PH time), against Mexican challenger Jonathan Javier Rodriguez at the Mohegan Sun Casino in Uncasville, Connecticut, USA. Ancajas easily made weight at 114.8 pounds, while Rodriguez was on the dot at 115 pounds during the weigh-in on […]