CEBU CITY – Tanzanian boxer Mchanja Yohana had a forgettable experience in his first foray in the Philippines almost two years ago. Yohana is back on Philippine soil and guaranteed that his second tour of duty in the country is going to be a pleasant one as he vowed to conquer one of the rising...
President Marcos, who joined boxing fans to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the legendary “Thrilla in Manila," has honored the new generation of Filipino boxing champions. "Fifty years ago, the world watched the Philippines host one of the greatest boxing matches in history. The Thrilla in...
CEBU CITY–It wasn’t a world title but for “Sugar” Shane Gentallan, it felt like one. Gentallan pulled off what could easily be his biggest win by far when he dominated Arvin John Sampaga to wrest the vacant International Boxing Federation (IBF) Asia Junior Flyweight belt in the main event...
CEBU CITY – Two boxers eager to climb up the rankings clash as the 22nd installment of the “Kumong Bol-Anon 22” fires on Saturday night, Sept. 20, in Tagbilaran City, Bohol. PMI Bohol Boxing Stable’s Shane “Sugar Shane” Gentallan and Arvin John Sampaga of Masbate will fight for the...
Tokyo Olympics silver medalist Carlo Paalam and Junmilardo Ogayre seek to sustain their momentum when they battle in the Round of 32 of their respective weight classes on Sunday, Sept. 7, in the 2025 World Boxing Championships in Liverpool, England. Paalam, 27, faces a daunting task in the men’s...
Acting Davao City Mayor Sebastian Duterte publicly withdrew from the charity boxing match against Philippine National Police chief Police Gen. Nicolas Torre III on Sunday and criticized the event as overly theatrical and questioned its motives. Speaking at the Basta Dabawenyo Episode 2 podcast...
DAVAO CITY – Davao City first district Rep. Paolo Duterte fired back at critics, telling Philippine National Police chief Gen. Nicolas Torre III to sign a legal waiver before proceeding with a proposed charity boxing match against his younger brother, acting Mayor Sebastian Duterte this weekend....
(UPDATED) It turns out Philippine National Police (PNP) Chief Police General Nicolas Torre III was not joking when he accepted the challenge of Davao City Acting Mayor Sebastian “Baste” Duterte to a boxing match. Torre jogged around the PNP oval at Camp Crame in Quezon City amid heavy rain on...
A viral video showing acting Davao City Mayor Sebastian Duterte apparently training for an anticipated boxing charity match against Philippine National Police chief Police Gen. Nicolas Torre III is an old video, City Information Office head Harvey James Lanticse said. Lanticse said that Mayor...
Charly Suarez has been dreaming of becoming a world champion since he turned pro in 2019. Charly Suarez, middle, goes all out for his dream of becoming a world champion. (Top Rank/File) Now 36 years old, the goal remained high and the fervor alive and well for the Rio Olympics veteran. Suarez is...
HOLIDAY BARGAIN Boxing Day is celebrated in certain areas of Europe, Australia, and nations under the UK Commonwealth directly after Christmas Day In certain parts of the world, Dec. 26 is considered an extra holiday known as Boxing Day. Some might find the title exciting, thinking it as a...
CEBU CITY – A mega boxing card that will feature three championship fights will usher in the year 2025 here. Spearheaded by sportsman Dr. Winley Dela Fuente of OX KBDF Gaming Promotions in collaboration with the World Boxing Organization (WBO), the “Binukbukay sa Sugbo” will be held on Feb....
