Edri Aznar
1,102 articles · Sun.Star Cebu
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Tepora fulfills promise, stops Komanisi early
By Edri Aznar
JHACK Tepora scored a rousing second-round stoppage of former International Boxing Organization (IBO) featherweight king Lusanda Komanisi at the Orient Theatre in East London, South Africa yesterday dawn on what was the…
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Payao headlines Who?s Next? Series
By Edri Aznar
JHALEEL Payao headline the latest installment of Who's Next? Pro Boxing Series in a crucial Philippine Boxing Federation (PBF) bantamweight title defense against Renerio Arizala on Oct. 27 at the Mandaue City…
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Warrior Melindo survives Budler
By Edri Aznar
BLOODIED with two huge gashes on both eyebrows that distorted his vision, Milan Melindo pressed on and showed everyone why he deserved to be a world champion. Others would have quit, but…
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?Pinoy v. Pinoy may be the future of boxing?
By Edri Aznar
AN all-Filipino fight between the country?s top fighters may seem taboo to the casual Pinoy boxing fans. It, however, is a glimpse of the future, as boxing in the country continues to…
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ALA?s Waminal eyes OPBF belt vs. Mananquil
By Edri Aznar
BUDDING prospects Ben Mananquil and Jess Rhey Waminal are looking to move up to the next level as they tussle for the vacant Oriental and Pacific Boxing Federation (OPBF) Silver bantamweight belt,…
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Don?t dwell on old issues: Aldeguer
By Edri Aznar
ALA Promotions president Michael Aldeguer assured that Hekkie Budler will be here in Cebu City for his world championship fight with International Boxing Federation (IBF) light flyweight champion Milan Melindo next month.…
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Demecillo joins Big Yellow gym
By Edri Aznar
THE youngest of the Demecillo fighting brothers, Carlo Demecillo, has joined the ranks of a group of young and promising pugs at Big Yellow Boxing Gym. The 21-year-old Demecillo was added to…
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Sultan takes on Casimero in IBF title eliminator
By Edri Aznar
AN all-Filipino showdown that hardcore boxing fans have been clamoring for in the past few months is finally happening. However, it won?t be the Jhack Tepora vs. Jeo Santisima fight that has…
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ABS-CBN says no to Jack vs. Jeo fight
By Edri Aznar
AFTER making some noise in the past few weeks, the proposed all-Filipino fight between Jeo Santisima and Jhack Tepora that had hardcore boxing fans salivating is officially dead. ?We tried to propose…
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Magsayo stops Diaz in first round
By Edri Aznar
MARK Magsayo and Jeo Santisima proved that they are two of the most promising young Pinoy fighters today after quick and brutal knockout wins last Saturday night in Pinoy Pride 41 -…
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Big Yellow wants world champions
By Edri Aznar
BIG Yellow Promotions and Boxing Gym is hoping to produce future world champions after linking up with two new personalities. ?Hopefully we will be able to produce a world champion,? Big Yellow…
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Magsayo wary of ?weary? challenger
By Edri Aznar
DANIEL Diaz has been through a long and tiring flight on his way here to Cebu City and though that long flight could affect his performance tonight, Mark Magsayo isn?t letting his…
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Rosales gets stiffest test in Gonzales
By Edri Aznar
JESSIE Cris Rosales gets the stiffest test of his young career as he trades leathers with experienced two-division world champion Jhonny Gonzalez on July 22 at the Lienzo Charro Parral in Chihuahua,…
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Will goodluck have good luck?
By Edri Aznar
MOST believe that Goodluck Mrema needs all the luck that he can get for him to beat hard-hitter Jeo Santisima this Saturday night in the co-headliner of Pinoy Pride 41 ? ?New…
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Pagara wants rematch vs. tormentor Juarez
By Edri Aznar
ONE wants to make a name for himself and break into the world boxing scene, while the other wants to redeem himself after a devastating knockout loss. Jeo Santisima is eager to…
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OPSI moves event due to Araneta injury
By Edri Aznar
OMEGA Pro Sports International (OPSI) is forced to push back Who?s Next? 5 to a later date after one of the show?s main protagonists suffered a severe injury in training. Christian Araneta…
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Paras-Haya to highlight Engkwentro fight card
By Edri Aznar
THOUGH the spotlight this Saturday night is all on the Saludar brothers, the title fight between 18-year-old unbeaten prospect Vince Paras and tough Jimboy Haya could be the best fight in the…
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Tepora gets real test
By Edri Aznar
JHACK Tepora has never been threatened in his budding career. He has been dominating fights here and there, and knocking out opponent after opponent. The 22-year-old Cebuano southpaw, however, gets the first…
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Melindo: Go get your own belt
By Edri Aznar
MILAN Melindo is more keen on unifying the light flyweight division rather than defending his International Boxing Federation (IBF) light flyweight strap against a fellow Filipino. ?I want a unification. I don?t…
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Could be Pinoy vs. Pinoy for champ title
By Edri Aznar
COMING off an impressive first-round stoppage win in Japan last Sunday night, newly-crowned International Boxing Federation (IBF) light flyweight champion Milan Melindo has already been issued a challenge. Former interim World Boxing…