Apolinar, Vicelles of Omega Boxing Gym KO foes in thrilling ‘Kumbati 10’ fights
CEBU CITY, Philippines — The Omega Boxing Gym stalwarts or boxers didn’t fail to entertain boxing fans following their thrilling but impressive victories on Saturday, July 3, 2021’s “Kumbati 10” fight card at the IPI compound in Mandaue City. In the main event, Pete “Thunder” Apolinar knocked out the equally-determined Jess Rhey “Wanman Waminal” to […] The post Apolinar, Vicelles of Omega Boxing Gym KO foes in thrilling ‘Kumbati 10’ fights appeared first on Cebu Daily News......»»
Apolinar, Vicelles ripe for bigger fights after impressive “Kumbati” 10 KOs
CEBU CITY, Philippines — After knocking their opponents out in last July 3’s “Kumbati 10” fight card, Omega Boxing Gym’s Mark “Rasta Mac” Vicelles and Pete “Thunder” Apolinar are now ripe for bigger fights. This is what their trainer Julius Erving Junco and Omega Pro Sports International (OPSI) vice president Jerome Calatrava said after their […] The post Apolinar, Vicelles ripe for bigger fights after impressive “Kumbati” 10 KOs appeared first on Cebu Daily News......»»
Vicelles preparing for tough fight in Kumbati 10
CEBU CITY, Philippines—The highly rated Mark “Rasta Man” Vicelles of the Omega Boxing Gym is determined to defeat a dangerous foe in Jerven “Iron Fist” Mama in the co-main event of “Kumbati 10” slated on July 3, 2021 at the IPI Compound in Mandaue City. The 25-year old Vicelles, a proud son of Lebak, Sultan […] The post Vicelles preparing for tough fight in Kumbati 10 appeared first on Cebu Daily News......»»
Apolinar gears up Kumbati 10 bout
CEBU CITY, Philippines—Pete “Thunder” Apolinar vows to leave no stone unturned in his preparation for the biggest fight of his young career in the main event of “Kumbati 10” slated on July 3, 2021 at the IPI Compound in Mandaue City. The 26-year-old Apolinar of the Omega Boxing Gym said that he has been waiting […] The post Apolinar gears up Kumbati 10 bout appeared first on Cebu Daily News......»»
Five Omega Boxing Gym boxers win ‘Kumbati’ bouts
CEBU CITY, Philippines— Omega Boxing Gym stalwarts put on a dominating performance in the “Kumbati 8 & 9” fight cards last Saturday, March 27, 2021, at the IPI compound Mandaue City. This after, all five Omega Boxing Gym boxers accomplished their daunting missions with impressive victories. In Kumbati 8’s main event, Mark “Rasta Mac” Vicelles […] The post Five Omega Boxing Gym boxers win ‘Kumbati’ bouts appeared first on Cebu Daily News......»»
Vicelles eyes world title shot
CEBU CITY, Philippines— Omega Boxing Gym’s up-and-coming pugilist Mark “Thunder” Vicelles has set his eyes on the bigger prize. Vicelles is scheduled to spearhead one of Omega Pro Sports International’s (OPSI) one-day double boxing event billed as “Kumbati 8 & 9” slated on March 27 at the IPI complex in Mandaue City. In an interview […] The post Vicelles eyes world title shot appeared first on Cebu Daily News......»»
‘Rasta Mac’ Vicelles rises in rankings
CEBU CITY, Philippines—The unbeaten Mark “Rasta Mac” Vicelles continues his ascension in the latest world boxing rankings. The promising 26-year-old Vicelles of the Omega Boxing Gym in Cebu climbed from No. 5 to No. 2 in the World Boxing Council (WBC) light flyweight division, while remaining the top contender in the World Boxing Organization (WBO). […] The post ‘Rasta Mac’ Vicelles rises in rankings appeared first on Cebu Daily News......»»
Apolinar loses OPBF super bantam belt with 5th round stoppage
CEBU CITY, Philippines — Omega Boxing Gym’s Pete “Thunder” Apolinar lost his Oriental and Pacific Boxing Federation (OPBF) super bantamweight title to Japanese Yoshiki Takei following an unusual referee stoppage on the fifth round Friday, August 26, 2022, at the Korakuen Hall in Tokyo, Japan. The referee who was also a Japanese stopped the bout […] The post Apolinar loses OPBF super bantam belt with 5th round stoppage appeared first on Cebu Daily News......»»
Apolinar, Japanese foe make weight; Friday fight a go
CEBU CITY, Philippines — Omega Boxing Gym’s Pete “Thunder” Apolinar and Japanese up-and-comer Yoshiki Takei passed the official weigh-in on Thursday, August 25, 2022, to set their Oriental and Pacific Boxing Federation (OPBF) super bantamweight battle on Friday. Apolinar and Takei both tipped the scales at 121.44 pounds for their duel at the famed Korakuen […] The post Apolinar, Japanese foe make weight; Friday fight a go appeared first on Cebu Daily News......»»
Araneta comeback bid on after Claveras gets OK for OPBF title fight
CEBU CITY, Philippines — Omega Boxing Gym stalwart Christian “The Bomb” Araneta will finally get his much-deserved comeback fight on July 16, 2021. This after, his opponent Richard Claveras who initially withdrew from their July 3, undercard bout of “Kumbati 10” fight card recently got a medical clearance making him fit to fight again. Claveras […] The post Araneta comeback bid on after Claveras gets OK for OPBF title fight appeared first on Cebu Daily News......»»
Waminal: I’ll beat favorite Apolinar for OPBF silver feather belt in Kumbati 10 fight
CEBU CITY, Philippines — Jess Rhey “Wanman Waminal” Waminal is confident enough that he will walk away wearing the Oriental and Pacific Boxing Federation (OPBF) Silver featherweight title on his waist come July 3, 2021. The 26-year-old Impasug-ong, Bukidnon native is scheduled to fight his former stablemate Penitente “Thunder” Apolinar, who is now fighting under […] The post Waminal: I’ll beat favorite Apolinar for OPBF silver feather belt in Kumbati 10 fight appeared first on Cebu Daily News......»»
‘The Bomb’ Araneta shakes off S. Africa loss, gears up for ‘Kumbati 10’ fight
CEBU CITY, Philippines— Omega Boxing Gym’s hard-hitting Christian “The Bomb” Araneta showed tremendous optimism to get back on his feet following his unanimous decision loss in South Africa last April 25, 2021. The 25-year-old Araneta, a proud son of Borbon town in north Cebu, has accepted his fate, moved on from that heartbreaking loss, and […] The post ‘The Bomb’ Araneta shakes off S. Africa loss, gears up for ‘Kumbati 10’ fight appeared first on Cebu Daily News......»»
Villanueva, Barriga notch confidence-boosting wins in ‘Kumbati 8 & 9’
CEBU CITY, Philippines — Two-time world title challenger “King” Arthur Villanueva and Olympian Mark “Pretty Boy” Barriga earned confidence-boosting victories in Omega Pro Sports International’s one-day double-boxing event, “Kumbati 8 & 9” at the IPI compound in Mandaue City last Saturday, March 27, 2021. The 32-year-old Villanueva, a former ALA Boxing Gym stalwart, showcased his […] The post Villanueva, Barriga notch confidence-boosting wins in ‘Kumbati 8 & 9’ appeared first on Cebu Daily News......»»
IPI’s “Kumbati” boxing airs tomorrow; former world title challengers Villanueva, Barriga in action
CEBU CITY, Philippines — It’s all systems go for Saturday’s (March 27) one-day, double-boxing event of the Omega Pro Sports International dubbed as “Kumbati 8 & 9” at the IPI compound in Mandaue City. All protagonists of the two fight cards which feature nine bouts have passed the official weigh-in held today at the IPI […] The post IPI’s “Kumbati” boxing airs tomorrow; former world title challengers Villanueva, Barriga in action appeared first on Cebu Daily News......»»
GAB hails world title fights here
Since the pandemic breakout last year, the Philippines staged only four boxing promotions, two in Mandaue with Omega and two in General Santos City with Sanman......»»
ROLLING WITH THE PUNCHES — Mananquil emerges as Phl boxing’s top power broker
When boxing promoter-manager Jim Claude Mananquil is not attending to his stable of fighters, he can be seen just before daybreak minding his family’s tuna export business in General Santos City. “This is what keeps my boxing promotion going,” said the 29-year-old Mananquil, who started promoting at the tender age of 15. Of course, Mananquil didn’t have the proper license to put up fights owing to his being a minor and somebody with a license had to pose as the promoter-on-record. But it was he who assembled all the fighters and took care of the finances, quite a feat for someone whose main weapon for staging a card was his unparalleled love for the fight game. Instead of celebrating, Mananquil had to endure 16 straight losses as most of his boxers — though solidly built — were all as raw and green as a harvested broccoli. “We got kids who had muscular bodies thinking that they would do well in the ring. But everyone lost and I was devastated,” recalled Mananquil, who manages two-belt world super-bantamweight Marlon Tapales. Born and bred in General Santos City, Mananquil fell in love with the fight game at an early age. “I looked up to, of course, Manny Pacquiao, Floyd Mayweather and Zab Judah,” he said. Mananquil didn’t just like boxing. He was so obsessed with the sport that he even wanted to proceed with a professional career after a triumphant debut in 2018. “But my mom objected and told me to just get involved in boxing as long as I don’t fight.” Mananquil was already busy promoting even before he turned 20 and in just a few years he was crisscrossing the United States accompanying his boxers signed up to see action under different promoters. At one time, his boxers set up camp in Miami under a Florida-based Cuban trainer but soon found himself relocating to southern California and Las Vegas with influential American fight guy Sean Gibbons lending a hand. Just a few months ago, Mananquil had two reigning world champions: Tapales and Melvin Jerusalem. But Jerusalem’s reign as World Boxing Organization minimumweight titlist was short-lived. After winning the World Boxing Organization 105-lb title in Tokyo in January, he surrendered the championship in Indio, California, several months later. Following Jerusalem’s loss, Mananquil is now left with Tapales, who is being groomed to figure in a megabuck matchup with Japanese Naoya “Monster” Inoue sometime in December. “My responsibility is to give Marlon the very best preparation so he can win this very important fight,” Mananquil said. The odds are stacked against the southpaw but Mananquil swears nothing is impossible. ‘It’s a tough decision but I really love boxing.’ Whether that multi-million dollar showdown happens or not will be known in the coming days and weeks as both camps are going to hold another round of talks very soon in the hopes of putting a deal in place. The youngest of three kids, Mananquil admits he is torn between the family business and boxing. And if somebody’s going to put a gun to his head, Mananquil would not hesitate to make his choice. “It’s a tough decision but I really love boxing.” Coming from a well-to-do family, Mananquil went to five schools during college. Once, he tried studying in America but went home after just a few weeks, saying his heart was not there. Back in the Philippines, Mananquil enrolled at Ateneo de Davao University, Enderun College and even tried schooling in a small college in General Santos City. Likewise, he went to school at Bonifacio Global City in Taguig but wound up backing out for the nth time and returned to General Santos City. He was always on-the-go. But one thing’s clear, though. Mananquil insists his first and only love is boxing. And if that big fight down the road happens in Tokyo before the end of the year, Mananquil says that would end up becoming the highlight of his young career provided his fighter emerges victorious. But in the meantime, Mananquil will continue to look after the tuna business in the morning to assure that boxing gets the sustenance it badly needs. Right now, Mananquil is rolling with the punches as the family business and boxing seem to be blending well. And if things fall into place, there could come a time when Mananquil won’t even have to be forced to sacrifice one but winds up mastering both. The post ROLLING WITH THE PUNCHES — Mananquil emerges as Phl boxing’s top power broker appeared first on Daily Tribune......»»
Santisima, Paras, Saludar battle Japanese foes on Oct. 12
CEBU CITY, Philippines — Three Filipino former world title challengers will showcase their vaunted boxing skills in the undercard of John Riel Casimero-Yukinori Oguni duel on October 12, 2023, at the Ariake Arena in Tokyo, Japan. Jeo “Santino” Santisima, Vince Paras, and Froilan Saludar will take on separate Japanese foes in the card promoted by The post Santisima, Paras, Saludar battle Japanese foes on Oct. 12 appeared first on Cebu Daily News......»»
Big day for boxing
The day after the FIBA World Cup begins, three fights involving Filipinos will take place overseas......»»
Demecillo, Crowder make weight for their WBA regional title bout in Baltimore
CEBU CITY, Philippines — Filipino slugger Kenny “Big Heart” Demecillo is all set for his debut bout in the United States tomorrow, August 5, 2023 (Aug. 6 Manila Time) at the Physical Education Complex in Baltimore, Maryland, the United States. This was after Demecillo, a former Omega Boxing Gym Boxer now managed by Sanman Boxing […] The post Demecillo, Crowder make weight for their WBA regional title bout in Baltimore appeared first on Cebu Daily News......»»
Vingegaard wins second successive Tour de France
Jonas Vingegaard won his second successive Tour de France on Sunday after Jordi Meeus claimed the final stage honors on the Champs-Elysees in Paris. Denmark's Vingegaard of the Jumbo-Visma team crossed the finish line after the 21-day race 7min 29sec ahead of Slovenia's Tadej Pogacar, the champion in 2020 and 2021. Pogacar's UAE teammate Adam Yates of Great Britain rounded out the top three podium. Vingegaard's winning margin was the largest since 2014 when Italian Vincenzo Nibali took the fabled champion's yellow jersey by 7min 39sec. "I enjoyed fighting for this win with 'Pogi' and Yates, but now I'm just looking forward to having a nice dinner here in Paris with my family," said the champion. "It was a long, hard race and one day ran into another but there's a feeling of being proud and happy. "Winning for the second time is amazing with all the Danish people here. I hope to come back to take a third win, at least try it." Despite finishing runner-up, Pogacar was happy to focus on the positives. "Considering everything it's been a great Tour, I have to be happy with that," Pogacar said after picking up his best young rider jersey for the fourth time. "We have two guys on the podium, and I won two stages and the white jersey. I love cycling," he said. The final stage was won by outsider Meeus of the Bora team, with Jasper Philipsen denied a fifth stage win on this Tour right at the line in a photo finish. "What a wonderful finish, it's been such a high level Tour," said the surprise stage winner. - Cracked - The world's greatest bike race provided tense drama with spectacular backdrops as Vingegaard and Pogacar remained separated by seconds until the Dane edged ahead with a sensational individual time trial last Tuesday. The following day, on a 28km climb to the ski resort of Courchevel, Pogacar cracked, shouting "I'm gone, I'm dead" before Vingegaard killed off the race with a sensational final climb. The event had been billed as a showdown between the defending champion Vingegaard and Pogacar, who has won the Tour twice and now come second twice. Tour director Christian Prudhomme used boxing terms to describe the struggle. "They went 15 rounds and then there was a punch in the gut, a knee on the floor and a knock out punch," he said Sunday. All time great Eddy Merckx told AFP the pair had delivered a thrilling show. "Pogacar is a more complete rider, but in the high mountains at least, Vingegaard remains the stronger," he said. "I don't know what happened to me. I took on too much this year and after two weeks I started to look as white as this shirt," said runner-up Pogacar, pointing to his best under-25 rider's white jersey. Pogacar started well enough, taking minor advantages in the Basque hills until Vingegaard attacked on the first mountain stage in the Pyrenees to take the overall leader's yellow jersey. And while Pogacar clawed back a few seconds here and there, the defending champion never relinquished the lead all the way to Paris. Runner-up in 2021, the softly-spoken Vingegaard was the only rider to challenge the Slovenian prodigy in the high mountains. In 2022, he went one step higher and won the title at altitude, and it proved to be the case again in 2023, but with a Tour of such poise and dominance his claim to be targeting a third straight title must be taken seriously. "The Tour de France is the greatest race in the world," beamed the 26-year-old. "There's something so special about it and I can tell you I'll be back again next year to try and win it again." dmc/dj © Agence France-Presse The post Vingegaard wins second successive Tour de France appeared first on Daily Tribune......»»
Wenceslao to fight Korean boxer for WBC Asia Silver Welterweight belt
CEBU CITY, Philippines — ARQ Boxing Stable’s lone welterweight prospect, Rodel “The Hulk” Wenceslao fights Korean Yoo Sub Shin in Yang Ju City, South Korea June 3, 2023. This will be Wenceslao’s fourth time fighting abroad, and first time to fight in South Korea. At stake is the World Boxing Council (WBC) Asia Silver welterweight […] The post Wenceslao to fight Korean boxer for WBC Asia Silver Welterweight belt appeared first on Cebu Daily News......»»