Nesthy leaves fate to God
Kapit kay Lord” was what Nesthy Petecio said when asked if she felt pressure heading to her make-or-break bid to qualify for the Paris Olympics against Turkey’s Esra Yildiz in Busto Arsizio, Italy, last week......»»
Hidilyn in final push for Paris
Hidilyn Diaz has a chance to become only the second athlete from the Philippines to participate in five Olympics but it will take a major lift to clinch a ticket to Paris in the final qualifying event at the World Cup in Phuket on March 31-April 11......»»
Villanueva returns to US for fight vs Pierce
CEBU CITY, Philippines — Veteran ring warrior Arthur Villanueva returned to the United States after eight years as he takes on Elijah Pierce on March 29 in Atlantic City, Georgia. Villanueva, an ex-ALA Boxing Gym stalwart, will return to the United States for the first time since 2016. The 35-year-old Villanueva of Bago City, Negros.....»»
Filipino pugs plunge back into training for 2nd Olympic qualifiers
There's no rest for the weary as the Association of Boxing Alliances in the Philippines (ABAP) already laid out plans for its coming campaign in the 2nd World Qualification Tournament set in Bangkok, Thailand from May 23 to June 3......»»
Sulaiman to grace Awards Night
World Boxing Council president Mauricio Sulaiman arrives here tomorrow in a sentimental visit to the country where the governing body traces a lot of its roots......»»
Vargas hopeful of more Olympics spots
ABAP chairman Ricky Vargas said yesterday he’s hoping for at least two more Olympic slots from boxing to add to the list of Paris entries Eumir Marcial, Nesthy Petecio and Aira Villegas with Rogen Ladon, Carlo Paalam and Hergie Bacyadan tipped to vie for tickets at the final qualifiers in Bangkok on May 23-June 3......»»
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......»»
ALA keeps on punchin’
Meeting up with Tony Aldeguer, respected owner of the once-thriving ALA Boxing stable, was a highlight of my visit here for the EASL Final Four last weekend. It’s been years since we’ve seen each other and in between game days, Tony motored close to 1 1/2 hours to take me to lunch......»»
When legends meet
Eight-year NBA veteran and once the highest-paid basketball player in Europe Josh Childress wasn’t born yet when Yoyong Martirez played on the Philippine team at the 1972 Munich Olympics. But when they met up during the recent EASL Final Four here, there was instant connection between the two cage legends......»»
Nesthy, Aira claim Paris berths
In an fateful Monday in Busto Arsizio, Italy, Team Phl unleashed its two remaining fighters who both came out with brave, triumphant feats to book berths in the Paris Olympics this July......»»
Petecio cruises to second Olympic stint
CEBU CITY, Philippines — Olympic silver medalist Nesthy Petecio officially qualified for the Paris Olympics later this year after finishing at the top two spots in the 1st World Qualification Tournament for boxing in Busto Arsizio, Italy, this week. Petecio joined Polish Julia Szeremeta as the two qualified boxers in the women’s 57-kilograms who will.....»»
Petecio, Villegas hapit na mo-qualify sa Olympics
Petecio, Villegas hapit na mo-qualify sa Olympics.....»»
Petecio, Villegas stay on hunt for Paris Olympic boxing berths
Nesthy Petecio used her vast experience in overcoming a slow start and outlasting a taller and upset-conscious Maud Van der Toorn of the Netherlands in their women’s 57-kilogram quarterfinal duel......»»
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.....»»
Aira Villegas on cusp of Paris berth, Rogen Ladon exits Olympic boxing qualifier
Filipino boxers Aira Villegas and Rogen Ladon submit contrasting results in the World Qualification Tournament for the Paris Olympics.....»»
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.....»»
Engkwentro 12: Wenceslao dominates Sanchez, wins WBF Australasian belt
CEBU CITY, Philippines — ARQ Boxing Stable’s Rodel “The Hulk” Wenceslao continues to rewrite his storied career after clinching his first regional title last Friday evening, March 8, in the main event of “Engkwentro 12” in Cawayan, Masbate. The 30-year-old journeyman won the World Boxing Foundation (WBF) Australasian welterweight title by scoring a sixth round.....»»
Fantastic 4 last Filipino boxers standing in Olympic qualifier
From 10 brave souls, the Philippines’ Olympic boxing hopes now rest on the last Filipinos standing — Nesthy Petecio, Carlo Paalam, Rogen Ladon and Aira Villegas......»»
Kumong Bol-Anon XIV: Tagacanao knocks out Indonesian foe, earns WBA Asia super flyweight strap
TAGBILARAN CITY, PHILIPPINES — Reymart “Cebuano Assassin” Tagacanao from Carcar City captured the World Boxing Association (WBA) Asia super flyweight title with a sensational sixth-round knockout victory over Indonesian Hamson Lamandau in the co-main event of “Kumong Bol-Anon XIV” on Friday, March 8, at Saulog Gymnasium. Tagacanao, a prized ward of Villamor Boxing Gym, engaged.....»»
Kumong Bol-Anon 14 : 2 regional title bouts unfold in Tagbilaran on Friday
TAGBILARAN CITY, Philippines– It’s all systems go for the “Kumong Bol-Anon 14” of the PMI Bohol Boxing Promotions at the Saulog Gymnasium tomorrow, Friday, March 8, here. This was after, the main event protagonists in PMI Bohol Boxing Stable’s Virgel “Valiente” Vitor and his opponent, Tae Sun Kim of South Korea passed the official weigh-in.....»»