The Senate has adopted a resolution, commending and congratulating Marlon Tapales for winning the World Boxing Association (WBA) and International Boxing Federation’s (IBF) World Super Bantamweight titles. “Tapales' triumphant feat is only befitting to be given due distinction for he has...
Expect a rejuvenated and a more fueled Jerwin Ancajas when he takes on International Boxing Federation (IBF) junior bantamweight champion Fernando Martinez in a much-awaited rematch on Saturday night, Oct. 7, (Sunday in Manila) at the Dignity Health Sports Park in Carson, California. Jerwin...
Rene Mark Cuarto absorbed a split decision loss and blew away his International Boxing Federation minimumweight title against Mexican foe Daniel Valladares in Monterrey, Mexico Saturday, July 2 here in Manila. Rene Cuarto (right) and Daniel Valladares exchange punches (Photo from Bxstrs Promotions)...
Butler's WBO strap up next for Inoue Nonito Donaire's "road to undisputed" may have come to an end at this point as Naoya Inoue emerged victorious anew and settled their business once and for all in the second part of "Drama in Saitama" last June 7. Naoya Inoue (right) corners Nonito Donaire in...
Naoya Inoue unloaded power punches and only needed almost half of the second round to knock out Nonito Donaire in their unification rematch Tuesday night, June 7 at the Super Arena in Saitama, Japan. Japanese "Monster" Naoya Inoue (left) and "Filipino Flash" Nonito Donaire trade punches during...
Nonito Donaire is all "fired up" for his rematch Naoya Inoue as both bantamweight champions made their respective weight ahead of their unification bout today at the Super Arena in Saitama, Japan. Naoya Inoue (left), super WBA and IBF bantamweight champion, and Nonito Donaire, WBC titlist...
Nonito Donaire is keeping a laser-sharp focus ahead of his highly-touted rematch against unified bantamweight champion Naoya Inoue ahead of their June 7 unification bout at the Super Arena in Saitama, Japan. Unified bantamweight champion Naoya Inoue (left), owner of super WBA and IBF belts, and WBC...
It was almost three years in the making and Nonito Donaire has gained all the confidence to take on Japanese boxing superstar Naoya Inoue once more. In this file photo, Naoya Inoue (left) and Nonito Donaire exchange punches during their mega-bout in November 2019 that earned the Fight of the Year...
Jerwin Ancajas' six-year reign is over. Fernando Martinez (right) and Jerwin Ancajas exchange body shots during their 12-round IBF junior-bantamweight title bout at the Cosmopolitan in Las Vegas, Nevada Saturday night, Feb. 26 there (Sunday in Manila). (Showtime Boxing) Argentine boxer Fernando...
Jerwin Ancajas already proved his worth as one of the best boxers in the 115-lbs being a long-time IBF junior-bantamweight champion himself. IBF junior-bantamweight champion Jerwin Ancajas (Top Rank / File) Despite an illustrious boxing career, Ancajas has yet to compete in one of the most famous...
Jerwin Ancajas during his fight with fellow Filipino Jonas Sultan in 2018. (Photo from Top Rank) IBF junior bantamweight champion Jerwin Ancajas could possibly make his ring return in October or November against mandatory challenger Jonathan Rodriguez, ESPN reported. MP Promotions president Sean...
World boxing champion Pedro Taduran takes a breather during a workout in his hometown of Libon, Albay. After planting rice and forging a machete in his native Albay for almost half a year, Pedro Taduran has decided to head back to Metro Manila to prepare for the impending go-signal that will allow...