Omega Boxing Promotions head trainer Julius Erving Jungco (center) with boxers (from left) Pete Apolinar, Carlo Bacaro, Mark Vicelles and Christian Araneta. (Photo courtesy of Omega Boxing Promotions) World Boxing Association (WBA) South light flyweight champion Ronnie Vecilles scored a fourth...
Local boxing takes center stage as Cebu-based outfit Omega Boxing Promotions presents a four-card fight in a "bubble" at the International Pharmaceuticals Inc. (IPI) Wednesday in Mandaue City, Cebu. The event starts at 1 p.m. after the eight boxers had their weigh in on Tuesday. This marks the...
Pete Apolinar (left) and Christian Araneta face off during a sparring session inside the ‘bubble’ at the International Pharmaceutical Inc. compound in Cebu City. (Photo courtesy of Omega Boxing Promotions) The Cebu-based boxing outfit Omega Sports Promotions is hoping the four-card event on...
Olympic-bound boxer Eumir Felix Marcial (left) has signed with Manny Pacquiao's MP Promotions. (MB File Photo) Eumir Felix Marcial can’t wait to learn the tricks of the fight game under the tutelage of Freddie Roach. Marcial, who needs to complete some paperworks before he can board a flight to...
The MMA mentor thinks the fighting senator would punish the younger Conor McGregor inside the ring. Team Lakay head coach Mark Sangiao (ONE Championship Images) Team Lakay head coach Mark Sangiao is giving his 100 percent support to eight-division world boxing champion Manny Pacquiao. "Sa akin, si...
Pete Apolinar (left) and Christian Araneta face off during a sparring session inside the ‘bubble’ at the International Pharmaceutical Inc. compound in Cebu City. (Photo courtesy of Omega Boxing Promotions) If there’s a will, there's a way. This best describes the readiness of the Omega Sports...
Johnriel Casimero successfully defended his WBO bantamweight title on Sunday against Duke Micah. (Photo courtesy of Sean Gibbons) John Riel Casimero scored a third round TKO win over Duke Micah to successfully defend the WBO bantamweight title for the first time Sunday morning Manila time in...
In this file photo, Manny Pacquiao, right, trains with coach Freddie Roach. (Top Rank Images) There’s no doubt in Freddie Roach’s mind that Manny Pacquiao will handily beat Conor McGregor if plans for a megabuck boxing match between the two fighters push through. Roach is so confident that...
Pete Apolinar (left) and Christian Araneta face off during a sparring session inside the 'bubble' at the International Pharmaceutical Inc. compound in Cebu City. (Photo courtesy of Omega Boxing Promotions) Games and Amusements Board (GAB) chairman Abraham “Baham” Mitra sees the boxing event in...
Johnriel Casimero is set to defend his WBO bantamweight title against Duke Micah on Sunday. (Photo courtesy of Sean Gibbons) John Riel Casimero is ready to showcase his skills in front of a US pay-per-view audience when he defends his WBO bantamweight title against Duke Micah on Sunday Manila time....
Pete Apolinar, left, and Christian Araneta face off during a sparring session inside the 'bubble' at the International Pharmaceutical Inc. compound in Cebu City. (Photo courtesy of Omega Boxing Promotions) Four fighters from the Omega Boxing Promotions in Cebu City are now inside a ‘bubble’...
Nietes has 3 options: Marquee fights, Olympics or retirement Donnie 'Ahas' Nietes The country’s longest reigning world champion Donnie ‘Ahas’ Nietes has laid out his plans now that he is a free agent after his handler ALA Promotions recently closed shop . READ: ALA Boxing & Fitness Gym...
