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Andales cancels IBF world title fight in Japan
CEBU CITY, Philippines — Filipino ArAr Andales reportedly withdrew from his world title bout on March 31 in Nagoya, Japan. Andales was scheduled to fight the reigning International Boxing Federation (IBF) world minimumweight champion, Ginjiro Shigeoka of Japan. Their world title duel was supposedly a double-header world title bout with fellow Filipino Melvin Jerusalem gunning.....»»
Paris Olympic gold remains top priority for Marcial
More than winning his professional fight against Thai boxer Thoedsak Sinam on Saturday, a gold medal in the upcoming Paris Olympics is the bigger goal for Eumir Marcial......»»
IOC denies Manny Pacquiao exemption to box at Olympics
(Photo credit: Stephen R. Sylvanie-USA TODAY Sports) The International Olympic Committee said former world champion boxer Manny Pacquiao cannot compete for the Philippines at this year's Olympic Games in Paris. Pacquiao, 45, retired in 2021 but sought to box for his country at the Olympics. The IOC's age limit for boxers is 40. The Philippines asked for an exception based on the "universality" entry rule, in which a nat.....»»
IOC denies Manny Pacquiao exemption to box at Olympics
(Photo credit: Stephen R. Sylvanie-USA TODAY Sports) The International Olympic Committee said former world champion boxer Manny Pacquiao cannot compete for the Philippines at this year's Olympic Games in Paris. Pacquiao, 45, retired in 2021 but sought to box for his country at the Olympics. The IOC's age limit for boxers is 40. The Philippines asked for an exception based on the "universality" entry rule, in which a nat.....»»
Japan boxer, former three-division world champion, trains in Cebu
CEBU CITY, Philippines — Former three-division world champion Kosei Tanaka returned to Cebu for some top-notch boxing training. The 28-year-old Japanese is the former World Boxing Organization (WBO) world minimum, world flyweight, and former world light flyweight champion. He will spend three weeks in Cebu at the ZIP Sanman Boxing gym in Banawa, Barangay Guadalupe. .....»»
Taduran earns right to fight IBF champ after beating Amparo in Kumong Bol-anon duel
TAGBILARAN CITY, Philippines — Pedro “Kid Pedro Heneral” Taduran expressed his hunger to reassert himself as a world champion. This was after Taduran pulled off a lopsided unanimous decision victory against Boholano boxer Jake “El Bambino” Amparo in their International Boxing Federation (IBF) world minimumweight title eliminator. READ: Kumong Bol-Anon XIII: PMI, ARQ boxers triumph.....»»
POUND-FOR-POUND — Good guy Gibbons gives Filipino boxers the chance to shine
If you’re a talented fighter nursing dreams of becoming a world champion, there is one guy you need to get in touch with. If you’re a promoter who has got a bevy of promising fighters but with no strong connections to the guys who matter in the world of big-time boxing, you have to meet the fellow who makes things happen. That dude is no other than Sean Gibbons, who heads MP Promotions and a sprinkling of other influential outfits in the United States that gives boxers from all over the opportunity they deserve. Having trouble with your boxer’s stagnant world rating? Call Sean Gibbons. Can’t seem to get the big breaks? Call Sean Gibbons. Being given the run-around by a scammer, give Sean Gibbons a call. You see, Gibbons is a do-it-all boxing man who is a big daddy to just about any major Filipino fighter. He has got a deep knowledge of the fight game since he used to fight during his heyday. But before you start conjuring up images of Gibbons battling it out with boxing’s marquee names, pinch yourself first. Gibbons never achieved greatness as a boxer. He was more of a pretender than a contender, having racked up a 14-7-3 win-loss-draw record with seven knockouts before finally calling it a day in 1996. He never even fought in Las Vegas and instead showcased his wares in obscurity, hopping into one small town and city after another. After spending his first five pro bouts in Oklahoma City, Gibbons brought his act elsewhere and in places he never knew existed: Hugo, Purcell, Waubeek. A year before he retired in 1995, Gibbons, now 56, even traveled to Germany and fought and lost by knockout to local boy Ruediger May. Two more bouts on American soil — the first in Des Moines, Iowa, and the second in Miles City, Montana — paved the way for one final stop in Denmark against Peter Madsen. Gibbons would lose that by stoppage again and decided that enough was enough. Pretty soon, Gibbons got himself doing odd jobs in boxing through a relative — uncle Pat O’ Grady — father to former world lightweight champion Sean O’Grady. “I got the boxing bug from him. I would set up the ring, help sell tickets and train fighters… I started from the bottom,” Gibbons, born in Long Beach, California, said, noting that the first fighter he trained was heavyweight Wimpy Halstead. Oftentimes, Gibbons “would jump in as one of the fighters in the card and I was able to travel the world.” He also got aligned with Top Rank and credits Hall of Fame Bruce Trampler and fight coordinator Pete Susens as his mentors and takes great pride in his close association with eight-division legend Manny Pacquiao. Gibbons actually came to the Pacquiao show rather late. But his seven-year stint working for Pacquiao was the most memorable, saying it doesn’t compare with the 35 other years of involvement with boxing. “Seven years I spent with him were better than the other 35 years,” Gibbons, who graduated from Simi Valley High, said. Gibbons revealed that after Australian banger Jeff Horn elbowed and butted and wrestled his way in carving out a controversial points win in Brisbane in July 2018, “Pacquiao had pretty much been left for dead by some people.” It was right at this time when Gibbons entered the scene as Pacquiao’s go-to-guy for meaningful fights while also providing other Filipino boxers the break they need to become successful. Gibbons didn’t disappoint and was instrumental in striking a deal for fights involving Adrien Broner and Keith Thurman that resulted in a “tremendous run.” The victory over Thurman would go down as an epic as it made Pacquiao the oldest to win a world welterweight crown in July 2019 in Las Vegas. Now that Pacquiao has sailed into the sunset, Gibbons is dedicating his time and effort to the betterment of the other talents under MP Promotions, the Pacquiao-owned company that has majority of the country’s top ring talent under contract. And this is where Gibbons wields his expertise and proof of his savvy can be seen on Jerwin Ancajas, Pedro Taduran, Rene Cuarto, Mark Magsayo and current two-belt world super-bantamweight titleholder Marlon Tapales. Also under Gibbons’ care are Jonas Sultan, Vincent Astrolabio, Jade Bornea and Tokyo Olympics bronze medalist and Asian Games silver medalist Eumir Marcial. Though not every one of them managed to win a world title, Gibbons draws utmost satisfaction from the helping hand that he had extended to them. “The most satisfying thing is to change lives of the fighters and take fighters who wouldn’t normally get these opportunities.” Also, Gibbons points to Pacquiao as a reason why he was able to pull it off. “I had the name Manny Pacquiao promotions and Manny Pacquiao was behind me but the biggest, biggest key was Al Haymon and he took my word for guys like Jerwin Ancajas, Mark Magsayo, Jonas Sultan and many, many others.” And there is no stopping Gibbons from doing the same thing especially when his clients’ welfare is on the line. A few months ago, Gibbons earned the ire of a state commission and got slapped with a ban. Still, Gibbons swears it is his way of showing that he always got his clients’ back. So how does he want people to remember him? “I would like to be remembered as someone who gave his all, no regrets. Just you know, when I work with someone, I put all my heart and soul into it. I got suspended for five for screaming at referees but I would like to be remembered for a guy who always had his client, fighters and boxers’ back and that when we went at it, we gave it our all.” If you end up going to war, you’d certainly want somebody like Sean Gibbons right by your side. The post POUND-FOR-POUND — Good guy Gibbons gives Filipino boxers the chance to shine appeared first on Daily Tribune......»»
Syria obtains bronze medal in the 19th Asian Games
Hangzhou, SANA- Syrian national boxer Ahmad Ghossoun won the bronze medal in the 80 kg competition of the 19th Asian Games being held in the Chinese city of Hangzhou.Ghossoun qualified for the semi-finals after beating South Korean and the Tajikistan counterparts, while he lost in the semi-final to the Philippine champion.This is the first medal for Syria in the tournament. Syria participates in the eques.....»»
Pagara to fight Russian boxer in Kazakhstan in August
CEBU CITY, Philippines — Former World Boxing Organization (WBO) Inter-Continental super bantamweight champion “Prince” Albert Pagara will take on Alexey Mazur of Russia on August 30, 2023, in Shymkent, Kazakhstan. Pagara confirmed it to CDN Digital that he would indeed fight the Russian prospect. This will be Pagara’s fourth time to fight abroad and his […] The post Pagara to fight Russian boxer in Kazakhstan in August appeared first on Cebu Daily News......»»
Milan Melindo loses OPBF silver featherweight belt to Korean boxer Jong Seon Kang
CEBU CITY, Philippines — Milan “El Metodico” Melindo’s reign as the Oriental and Pacific Boxing Federation (OPBF) silver featherweight champion officially ended on Saturday, July 1, 2023, after he lost to Jong Seon Kang during their fight in Gwangju City, South Korea. Kang was proclaimed winner via unanimous decision after 10 rounds of back-and-forth battle […] The post Milan Melindo loses OPBF silver featherweight belt to Korean boxer Jong Seon Kang appeared first on Cebu Daily News......»»
Melindo ready for July 1 OPBF title defense against Korean boxer in South Korea
CEBU CITY, Philippines — Former world champion and current Oriental and Pacific Boxing Federation (OPBF) silver featherweight champion Milan “El Metodico” Melindo is ready to trade leathers with Korean Jong Seon Kang with roughly less than a month before their July 1, 2023, showdown in South Korea. The 35-year-old Melindo, who is gunning to become […] The post Melindo ready for July 1 OPBF title defense against Korean boxer in South Korea appeared first on Cebu Daily News......»»
Jerusalem, Collazo make weight, ready for world title bout on Sunday
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 27, (Friday, Pacific time) at the Fantasy Springs Casino in Indio, California. The Cebu-based Jerusalem, the banner boxer […] The post Jerusalem, Collazo make weight, ready for world title bout on Sunday appeared first on Cebu Daily News......»»
Milagrong buhay ni ‘Big George Foreman’ mapapanood na; ‘Evil Dead Rise’ mananakot uli sa sinehan
PALABAS na sa mga sinehan ang true story ng isa sa mga kilalang atleta pagdating sa kasaysayan ng boxing – ang legendary boxer na si “Big George.” Ang title ng pelikula ay “Big George Foreman: The Miraculous Story of the Once and Future Heavyweight Champion of the World.” Ang kwento niyan ay iikot sa nangyaring […] The post Milagrong buhay ni ‘Big George Foreman’ mapapanood na; ‘Evil Dead Rise’ mananakot uli sa sinehan appeared first on Bandera......»»
Jerusalem ready for first world title defense against Puerto Rican boxer
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 States against Puerto Rican Oscar Collazo. Jerusalem and his team attended the opening of ZIP Sanman’s official boxing […] The post Jerusalem ready for first world title defense against Puerto Rican boxer appeared first on Cebu Daily News......»»
Paras to fight Japanese boxer Hanaba in Casimero-Nghitumbwa undercard
CEBU CITY, Philippines — Another exciting matchup adds flare to the May 13 WBO regional title showdown between former world champion John Riel Casimero and Fillipus Nghitumbwa of Namibia at Okada Manila Hotel. This developed as Vince Paras, a former world title challenger fighting under Sanman Boxing Gym, faces Japanese Hayumu Hanada in a 10-rounder […] The post Paras to fight Japanese boxer Hanaba in Casimero-Nghitumbwa undercard appeared first on Cebu Daily News......»»
Donaire to fight Mexican boxer for WBC world bantamweight title
CEBU CITY, Philippines — There is no stopping the former four-division boxing world champion Nonito “Filipino Flash” Donaire Jr. in reclaiming his boxing glory after earning another shot for a world title this year. This was after the World Boxing Council (WBC) recently announced that Donaire Jr. and Mexican contender Alejandro Santiago would clash for […] The post Donaire to fight Mexican boxer for WBC world bantamweight title appeared first on Cebu Daily News......»»
Gesta to fight Mexico’s Diaz in undercard of Ramirez-Rosado showdown in US
CEBU CITY, Philippines — Cebuano boxer Mercito “No Mercy” Gesta Jr. landed an undercard bout in the Gilberto Ramirez-Gabriel Rosado showdown on March 18, 2023, in the United States. Gesta will face former world champion, Mexican/American Joseph Diaz Jr. in his first fight since April 2021 against another Diaz, Joel Diaz Jr. in Indio, California. […] The post Gesta to fight Mexico’s Diaz in undercard of Ramirez-Rosado showdown in US appeared first on Cebu Daily News......»»
A merger of 2 boxing champions: Casimero hooks up with startup Japanese promoter
CEBU CITY, Philippines — Two former world champions Masayuki Ito and John Riel Casimero forged a partnership in boxing aiming to reassert the latter’s stature as a world champion. Ito formally announced his venture into the promotional side of boxing by introducing his first boxer, no other than Casimero. Ito and his team from the […] The post A merger of 2 boxing champions: Casimero hooks up with startup Japanese promoter appeared first on Cebu Daily News......»»
Gabunilas eyes WBO Youth title fight this year
CEBU CITY, Philippines — John “Angas ng Cebu” Gabunilas, the prizefighter of ARQ Boxing Stable is hoping to capture the WBO Youth light flyweight title this year. The 22-year-old hard-hitting Cebuano boxer who is the reigning Oriental and Pacific Boxing Federation (OPBF) Youth light flyweight champion is considered one of the top prospects in the […] The post Gabunilas eyes WBO Youth title fight this year appeared first on Cebu Daily News......»»
Michael Domingo: From topnotch boxer to multiple world champion trainer
CEBU CITY, Philippines –Michael Domingo is now a certified multiple world boxing champion trainer after his ward Melvin “Gringo” Jerusalem captured the WBO world minimumweight title on Friday evening, in Edion Arena, Osaka, Japan. Domingo who was known as one of ALA Boxing Gym’s hard-hitting boxers during his prime, officially retired as a fighter in […] The post Michael Domingo: From topnotch boxer to multiple world champion trainer appeared first on Cebu Daily News......»»