Rod Mijares
90 articles · PhilBoxing.com
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STEVE CLAGGETT, A PROMISING BOXER OUT OF CANADA
The moment I saw Steve Claggett, the current WBC Youth Intercontinental light welterweight champion, the first thing that came into my mind was Ray ?Boom-Boom? Mancini. Here is a good looking white…
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PACQUIAO-MARQUEZ WEIGH-IN HAS FIESTA ATMOSPHERE
Jalen was in the house. University of Michigan alumnus and former NBA star, Jalen Rose, graced the weigh-in as host of this much anticipated event prior to the actual fight. It is…
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Fil-Am Competes in 2011 USA Figure, Physique, Bikini Championship Pro Qualifier in Las Vegas
LAS VEGAS, NV? Filipino boxing fans, especially those who follow the boxing portal www.Philboxing.com, have been enamored with their very own Filipina boxing champion Ana ?Hurricane? Julaton by her accomplishments both inside…
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LUJAN KO?D MELLIGEN IN THE 9TH ROUND
Melligen?s hopes for a title were all dashed when he was knocked-out in the 9th round by Argentinian Sebastian Andres Lujan in their light middleweight at the Freeman Coliseum at San Antonio,…
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MELLIGEN BEATS THE SCALES, NEXT HE NEEDS TO BEAT LUJAN
Mark Jason "Mighty" Melligen who will be appearing at the ESPN's Friday Night Fights on July 1st, 2011 at the Freeman Coliseum at San Antonio, Texas in their light middleweight bout beat…
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MELLIGEN IN THE MAIN EVENT OF ESPN2?S FRIDAY NIGHT FIGHTS
Mark Jason ?Mighty? Melligen from Bacolod City and one of ALA Boxing Promotions highly successful boxers and a legitimate prospect of Bob Arum?s Top Rank Promotions in America will be fighting for…
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LAS VEGAS READY FOR THE BIG BOXING EVENT
LAS VEGAS -- Once again, it?s VEGAS TIME where the action and the excitement fever of a mega boxing event is always on the air. The much awaited extravaganza on Siyete de…
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ISHIDA, FROM ONE OF THE ACTION HEROES TO JAPANESE HERO AND NEW ASIAN HERO
Rod Mijares also writes for Balita News Network in Las Vegas, Nevada Boxing fans were aghast and speechless. Some could not even pronounce correctly his name. But, he was the talk of…
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“RELENTLESS” LIVES UP TO ITS BILLING
The four-bout pay-per-view extravaganza "RELENTLESS" promoted by Top Rank in association with Cotto Promotions, Don King Productions, Tecate and MGM Grand, and produced and distributed live by SHOWTIME PPV that started at…
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DONAIRE, FILIPINO MEXICUTIONER NO. 2
"If you build it, he will come," from the movie, 'Field of Dreams.' "Anyone. I'm just here waiting. I'm a fighter. I'm just waiting for my next opponent," from The Filipino Flash,…
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MELLIGEN PREVAILS OVER MARTINEZ IN DOMINATING FASHION
Mark Jason "MJM Grand/Mighty Mark" Melligen (21-2-0, 14KO), ranked number 2 Filipino welterweight in the Philippines behind the legend and best pound for pound boxer in the world, Manny Pacquiao, prevailed over…
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MELLIGEN TO ?STAND AND DELIVER?
?Mark is so different now,? Edward Martin of Team Melligen blurted out in excitement when I went to the Martin residence to interview Mark Melligen, world rated Filipino welterweight and Top Rank?s…
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CONGRESSMAN MANNY PACQUIAO, OUR FILIPINO BOXERS ARE HEROES, TOO?
Overseas Filipino Workers (OFW) are considered our modern heroes because of their contributions in the form of remittances that help the Philippine economy. As such, there are so many laws, privileges and…
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MARQUEZ SHOWS OFF CHAMPIONSHIP ?SHIRT? AFTER TKO WIN OVER KATSIDIS
Mexican warrior and future Hall of Famer, Juan Manuel Marquez successfully defended his unified lightweight title on Saturday at MGM Grand Garden in Las Vegas after the referee, Kenny Bayless stop the…
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MGM HOSTS ?WARRIORS? BOXING EVENT
LAS VEGAS -- Mexican warrior and unified world lightweight champion Juan Manuel Marquez will excite boxing fans once again in a championship fight against Australian warrior Michael Katsidis (27(22KO), 2(1KO),0) on Saturday,…
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BORICUA LEGENDS TITO TRINIDAD AND WILFREDO GOMEZ SHOW SUPPORT FOR JUANMA AT MGM GRAND
What is more fitting to grace today?s weigh-in at MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas than the presence of the two greatest boxers who came out from Puerto Rico, 3-division world…
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MELLIGEN READY FOR ANOTHER MAIN EVENT IN RENO
The pride of Cebu City?s ALA Gym Mighty Mark Melligen from Bacolod City, Philippines will see action on July 3, 2010 at the Grand Sierra Resort, Reno, Nevada in the main event…
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MELLIGEN?S CHANCE OF REDEMPTION: Rematch with erstwhile tormentor Michel Rosales set on July 3
Tony Martin, the Las Vegas based trainer of Top Rank Promotions? Filipino welterweight prospect, Mark Jason Melligen just informed me that he had just emerged from a meeting with Top Rank Promotions…
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MAYWEATHER DOMINATES MOSLEY
Rod Mijares also writes for Balita News Network in Los Angeles and Las Vegas. Floyd Mayweather, Jr. kept his undefeated record (41-0, 25 KO) by beating Shane Mosley (46-6, 39KO) in their…
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MELLIGEN TO SEE ACTION IN LOPEZ-CONCEPCION UNDERCARD AFTER SATURDAY’S SHUTOUT WIN
Team Melligen (Tony Martin, Ed Martin, Dr. Ed dela Vega, Mark Melligen, Matthew Martin holding the Philippine flag) celebrates after the fight. Photo by Rod Mijares. Note: Rod Mijares also writes for…
