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Taduran finishes Mexican foe in 7 rounds in U.S debut
20+ hour, 37+ min ago (343+ words) Taduran delivered an impressive showing in his United States debut, further cementing his place as one of only two active Filipino world champions. The Filipino champion improved to 1941 with 13 knockouts, securing the third defense of his title following a unanimous…...
Medecilo to face Japanese contender for vacant WBC Int'l title
4+ day, 20+ hour ago (275+ words) CEBU CITY, Philippines " Undefeated Filipino contender Zyvyr Medecilo faces a major test when he takes on Japan's Tatsuro Nakashima on May 24 at the Elorde Sports Center in Sucat, Para'aque City. The bout is for the vacant World Boxing Council (WBC)…...
Tapales arrives early in Japan for April 3 clash vs. Oguni
6+ day, 20+ hour ago (305+ words) CEBU CITY, Philippines " Former two-division world champion Marlon "Nightmare" Tapales has touched down in Japan ahead of his April 3 showdown against Yukinori Oguni in Tokyo. Tapales, along with his trainers and Sanman Boxing head JC Manangquil, confirmed their arrival on…...
Unbeaten pugs Villarosa, Dacles to fight in Kyrgyzstan
1+ week, 16+ hour ago (305+ words) CEBU CITY, Philippines " Reigning Philippine youth super flyweight champion CJ Villarosa and Dan Dacles face a tough test in Kyrgyzstan's major boxing event on April 18 in the capital, Bishkek. Villarosa and Dacles, both unbeaten, were latest Filipino boxers announced for…...
Gerwin Asilo ready for return bout in Japan
2+ week, 6+ day ago (498+ words) CEBU CITY, Philippines " Gerwin "Gladiator" Asilo of the PMI Bohol Boxing Stable is heading back to Japan, bringing with him valuable experience from his previous fight there. Asilo is set to face Japanese newcomer Keita Nakayama on April 12 in Osaka,…...
Santiago answers word war with Suganob; PMI’s offer till stands
4+ week, 1+ day ago (784+ words) CEBU CITY, Philippines " The simmering tension between reigning world champion Rene Santiago and Filipino contender Regie Suganob has escalated into a war of words. Santiago, the current World Boxing Organization (WBO) and World Boxing Association (WBA) light flyweight champion, pushed…...
Apolinar scores brutal knockout against Portes in GenSan
1+ mon, 4+ day ago (215+ words) CITY, Philippines " Pete Apolinar delivered a crushing first-round knockout victory over Renan Portes on Thursday, February 26, in General Santos City. Apolinar unleashed a fierce combination before sealing the stoppage with a short right hook that sent Portes crashing hard onto…...
Tapales, Vitor fall short in Russia IBF Asia title bids
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (234+ words) CEBU CITY, Philippines " Filipino fighters Gabriel Tapales and Virgel Vitor came up short in their respective International Boxing Federation (IBF) Asia title fights in Moscow, Russia on February 14. Citing a report from Fight News, both Filipinos dropped decisions in their…...
Taduran to defend IBF title in U.S. debut against Mexican opponent
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (197+ words) CEBU CITY, Philippines " Reigning IBF world minimumweight champion Pedro "Kid Heneral" Taduran is set to make his U.S. debut as he defends his title against Mexican contender Gustavo Perez Alvarez. READ: Taduran grinds in US camp for possible unification bout Taduran…...
Fajardo, Slaughter to attend but skip Cesafi UV-UC exhibition match
6+ mon, 4+ week ago (368+ words) CEBU CITY, Philippines" June Mar Fajardo and Greg Slaughter, the longtime rivals who once defined Cebu collegiate basketball, won't suit up for the highly anticipated Cebu Schools Athletic Foundation, Inc. (Cesafi) Alumni Exhibition Match between the University of Cebu (UC)…...