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PH vs Japan WBO title duel officially set in Tagbilaran on Tuesday

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Boholano boxer Regie “Filipino Suganob” will attempt to prove himself once again in front of his hometown crowd as he defends his World Boxing Organization (WBO) Global light flyweight title against a formidable opponent who has traveled all the way from Japan. Suganob of the PMI Bohol Boxing Stable, will square.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsApr 29th, 2024

Prince Joey Lee: Getting to know one of Cebu’s top runners

CEBU CITY, Philippines—Prince Joey Lee is already a household name in Cebu’s highly competitive running scene. But this elite runner from Toledo City has an interesting background to share.  The 27-year-old Lee, who recently guested with CDN Sportstalk, revealed he was once a bemedalled amateur boxer.  Lee, along with fellow elite runner Cherry Andrin were.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsApr 12th, 2024

Balunan breaks into the WBO world rankings

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Unbeaten prospect Christian Balunan is now a world ranked minimumweight of the World Boxing Organization (WBO).  The 24-year-old Cebuano boxer from the municipality of Consolacion in northern Cebu continues to impress the local boxing scene after breaking into the latest world rankings despite having only 10 fights in his young professional.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsMar 31st, 2024

Jerusalem strips Japanese foe of WBC crown

Filipino boxer Melvin Jerusalem captured the WBC minimumweight championship after dealing Japanese foe Yudai Shigeoka his first professional loss last night in Nagoya, Japan......»»

Category: sportsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 31st, 2024

Jerusalem dethrones Japanese foe to wrest WBC minimumweight belt

Filipino boxer Melvin Jerusalem took home the WBC minimumweight championship after dealing Japanese foe Yudai Shigeoka his first professional loss Sunday evening in Nagoya, Japan......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 31st, 2024

Korean star Lee Sang Yeob marries non-showbiz girlfriend

"My Lovely Boxer" star Lee Sang-yeob has tied the knot with his non-showbiz girlfriend. .....»»

Category: entertainmentSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 27th, 2024

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......»»

Category: sportsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 22nd, 2024

Gibbons reaffirms Pacquiao vs Benn fight talks

Negotiations between the camp of Manny Pacquiao and undefeated British boxer Connor Benn went "from zero to 100", the Filipino boxing legend's adviser Sean Gibbons admitted, with a fight possibly happening later this year......»»

Category: sportsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 15th, 2024

Marvin, Ladon score devasting KO wins

Fil-Brit boxer John Marvin is racing against time......»»

Category: sportsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 8th, 2024

Marvin advances, boosts likely last shot at Olympic boxing berth

Filipino-British boxer John Marvin is racing against time......»»

Category: sportsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 7th, 2024

Kumong Bol-Anon 14: Tagacanao faces acid test vs. Indonesian foe in first title fight 

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Carcar City’s pride, Reymart “Cebuano Assassin” Tagacanao, will have his first title fight in the co-main event of “Kumong Bol-Anon XIV” on March 8 at the Saulog gymnasium in Tagbilaran City, Bohol. Tagacanao, 24, has come a long way since debuting as a professional boxer in 2022. From being an amateur.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsFeb 28th, 2024

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.....»»

Category: newsSource:  manilanewsRelated NewsFeb 21st, 2024

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.....»»

Category: newsSource:  philippinetimesRelated NewsFeb 20th, 2024

FACES OF CEBU: Christian “The Bomb” Araneta, 28, professional boxer

CEBU CITY, Philippines—Cebu waited for seven years to produce another world title challenger in boxing. Last January 26, 2024, Christian “The Bomb” Araneta, a native of Borbon town, north Cebu ended that drought with a devastating first round technical knockout win against Arvin “Hurricane” Magramo.  Know more about Araneta here: The 28-year-old Araneta will be.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsFeb 11th, 2024

Carl Weathers, who lit up screen as Apollo Creed in ‘Rocky,’ dead at 76

The actor who shot to stardom by playing the brash and charismatic boxer Apollo Creed in the 'Rocky' movies dies at 76.....»»

Category: newsSource:  rapplerRelated NewsFeb 3rd, 2024

Marcial to train in the United States for upcoming pro bout

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Tokyo Olympics bronze medalist Eumir Marcial will spend his training camp in the United States for his homecoming professional bout tentatively slated in March at the Ninoy Aquino Stadium in Malate, Manila. The 28-year-old boxer, probably the lone middleweight prospect in the Philippines, flew to the United States on Friday, January.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsJan 19th, 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: Experience and Donaire’s help key to winning world title eliminator bout

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Omega Boxing Gym’s banner boxer, Christian “The Bomb” Araneta, is full of confidence heading into his third world title eliminator fight.  The 28-year-old Cebuano knockout artist will trade leathers with Arvin “Hurricane” Magramo for the International Boxing Federation (IBF) world junior flyweight world title eliminator on January 26 at the Nustar.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsJan 13th, 2024

Dwight Howard meets trainer Pacquiao

Dwight Howard "finally found" a trainer that would prepare him for a fight with boxer and YouTuber Jake Paul, the basketball player joked......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsJan 12th, 2024

Lovi Poe joins Prison Break director s upcoming Hollywood film

Actress Lovi Poe has joined the cast of an upcoming Hollywood movie with Canadian actor Adam Beach about Native American fire captain Paul Fullerton......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 22nd, 2024