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Jerusalem ends PHL’s world title drought in boxing, wins WBC minimumweight belt in Japan

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Finally, the Philippines ended its world title drought in boxing after Melvin “Gringo” Jerusalem dethroned Yudai Shigeoka via split decision to win the World Boxing Council (WBC) world minimumweight title on Sunday, March 31, in Nagoya, Japan. Jerusalem flexed his winning might against the heavily favored Japanese world champion after knocking.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsMar 31st, 2024

PMI, ARQ, ZIP Sanman boxers feted in first Elorde-Pacquiao Boxing Awards

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Central Visayas was well-represented during the inaugural Elorde-Pacquiao Boxing Awards at Okada Manila last Sunday, March 24th. This was after 13 of Central Visayas’ best boxers from Cebu and Bohol were feted for their achievements in 2023. They were headed by none other than former World Boxing Organization (WBO) world minimumweight.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsMar 26th, 2024

Vitor, PMI eyes rematch against Japanese tormentor

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Hard-hitting Boholano Virgel “Valiente” Vitor of the PMI Bohol Boxing Stable is gunning for a rematch against Japanese Toshihiro Suzuki after reclaiming the World Boxing Organization (WBO) Oriental super featherweight title.  This was announced by his promoter and manager, Floriezyl Echavez Podot, the head of PMI Bohol Boxing Promotions.  Podot made.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsMar 10th, 2024

Boxing: WBO, GAB execs optimistic PH will end world title drought soon

CEBU CITY, Philippines — World Boxing Organization (WBO) Asia Pacific president Leon Panoncillo and the Games and Amusements Board (GAB) Chairman Richard Clarin share the belief that it’s only a matter of time for the Philippines to produce a new boxing world champion. Clarin and Panoncillo were in Tagbilaran City recently to officiate two WBO.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsMar 10th, 2024

More Filipino boxers gunning for world title in 2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Passionate Filipino boxing fans were utterly disappointed with Jerwin Ancajas‘ ninth-round knockout loss in the hands of World Boxing Association (WBA) world bantamweight champion Takuma Inoue in Tokyo, Japan, last Saturday. Many of these fans believed that the era of Philippine boxing was over and finding another “Manny Pacquiao” wasn’t that.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsFeb 25th, 2024

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. .....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsJan 18th, 2024

Araneta’s win crucial to Cebu’s boxing scene

CEBU CITY, Philippines— Omega Sports Promotions’ top honcho, Pio Paulo Castillo, sees Christian ‘The Bomb’ Araneta’s world title eliminator win as crucial to the future of Cebu’s boxing scene. During an interview during Aranet’s final sparring session at the Omega Boxing Gym in Mandaue City, Castillo said that Araneta’s victory could potentially pave the way.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsJan 16th, 2024

Pacquiao, Elordes in same corner for boxing awards gala

Filipino icon Manny Pacquiao will be collaborating with the Elorde boxing family for the biggest annual boxing awards on its 24th anniversary on March 25......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsJan 14th, 2024

Apolinario bout in Japan or Mexico

After Melvin Jerusalem ended the Philippines’ world boxing title drought in Nagoya last Sunday, another Filipino fighter hopes to follow in his footsteps and deliver a second championship to the country......»»

Category: sportsSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 3rd, 2024

Sulaiman leaves with Pinoys in his heart

World Boxing Council president Mauricio Sulaiman left Manila yesterday to return home to Mexico with fond memories of his five-day visit where he experienced Filipino hospitality, warmth and friendship. He said there will always be a place in his heart for the Philippines......»»

Category: sportsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 25th, 2024

Magsayo punches his way into super featherweight top 10 world rankings

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Former world champion, Mark “Magnifico” Magsayo is starting to make his presence felt in the super featherweight division after cracking into the world’s latest top 10 rankings.  Magsayo, the former World Boxing Council (WBC) world featherweight champion, is currently ranked NO. 7 in both the WBC and World Boxing Association (WBA). .....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsJan 14th, 2024

Plaza Independencia: Rama plans to rubberize park, make more family-friendly

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Cebu City Mayor Michael Rama plans to make Plaza Independencia more family friendly as he envisions more changes to make this dream a reality. These included having the inside of the Plaza Independencia being rubberized, having more plants inside to make it also more environment-friendly and to have facilities for families.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsMar 14th, 2024

Empowering Business Growth by Knowing When to Say ‘No’

In the ever-changing world of entrepreneurship, the word “No” carries a lot of weight, often overlooked in the rush to grab every opportunity. While it’s usually seen as a negative, realizing the value of saying “No” can make a difference in how you handle business. Turning down an opportunity or saying no to a money […].....»»

Category: sportsSource:  abscbnRelated NewsApr 5th, 2024

Jerusalem, Amparo make weight for Japan world title bouts

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Former world champion Melvin “Gringo” Jerusalem and world-rated Jake “El Bambino” Amparo will attempt to dethrone the vaunted Shigeoka brothers in their separate world title bouts on Sunday, March 31, in Nagoya, Japan.  Jerusalem eyes a repeat of his 2023 shocking world title victory against Masataka Taniguchi by taking on Yudai.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsMar 30th, 2024

Decision-Making Process for Small Business Owners

As a small business owner, the weight of countless decisions rests entirely on your shoulders. From product development to marketing strategies, each choice can significantly impact your success. Sometimes, a single decision can make or break your business. This is why while intuition plays a role, a well-thought-out decision-making process will ensure that you’re making […].....»»

Category: newsSource:  metrocebuRelated NewsMar 6th, 2024

NDAP, Nestlé promote proper nutrition with Nutrition Masterclass Interschool Competition

In the era of social media, there are multiple ways of creating content that’s easily accessible for online audiences and as a result, there is also a surge in popular but unfounded nutrition and health information being spread on the internet......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 25th, 2024

EXPLAINER: Who is on and off the ballot in Russia’s presidential election?

President Vladimir Putin is expected to easily win a landslide victory and another six-year term.....»»

Category: newsSource:  rapplerRelated NewsMar 11th, 2024

VP Sara: Protect kids vs NPA recruitment

VICE President and Education Secretary Sara Duterte is asking for help to protect the school children so they would not be easily recruited by the New People's Army (NPA)......»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsFeb 29th, 2024

CONCACAF Champions Cup: FC Cincinnati advance easily

(Photo credit: Albert Cesare/The Enquirer / USA TODAY NETWORK) Nineteen-year-old Gerardo Valenzuela logged a goal and an assist to lead host FC Cincinnati to a 4-0 win over Cavalier SC of Jamaica on Wednesday, wrapping up a first-round CONCACAF Champions Cup series. Cincinnati took the two-match, total-goal series 6-0 to advance to a round-of-16 matchup against Monterrey. The first leg will be played in Cincinnati on Mar.....»»

Category: sportsSource:  abscbnRelated NewsFeb 29th, 2024

CONCACAF Champions Cup: Cincinnati, Nashville advance easily

(Photo credit: Albert Cesare/The Enquirer / USA TODAY NETWORK) Nineteen-year-old Gerardo Valenzuela logged a goal and an assist to lead host FC Cincinnati to a 4-0 win over Cavalier SC of Jamaica on Wednesday, wrapping up a first-round CONCACAF Champions Cup series. Cincinnati took the two-match, total-goal series 6-0 to advance to a round-of-16 matchup against Monterrey. The first leg will be played in Cincinnati on Mar.....»»

Category: sportsSource:  abscbnRelated NewsFeb 29th, 2024