Edri Aznar
1,102 articles · Sun.Star Cebu
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Vicelles out of ‘Kumbati 6’
By Edri Aznar
WORLD Boxing Council (WBC) No. 9 rated light flyweight Mark Vicelles won’t be seeing action this weekend after Omega Pro Sports International (OPSI) failed to find him a replacement opponent for “Kumbati…
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Mama: Mthalane fight is my greatest moment
By Edri Aznar
UNBEATEN prospect Jayson Mama is excited for what he believes is the greatest moment of his boxing career, a world championship fight with International Boxing Federation (IBF) flyweight champion Moruti Mthlane on…
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Baloro, Andales victorious in Luzon boxing restart
By Edri Aznar
UNBEATEN prospect Jerome Baloro and World Boxing Council No. 35 rated minimumweight ArAr Andales walked away with stoppage victories on Dec. 6, in Rizal, Laguna, in Luzon’s first boxing show since the…
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Santisima wants to be a champ at 122
By Edri Aznar
ONE-TIME world title challenger Jeo Santisima may have failed his first bid at a world championship at super bantamweight. However, he won’t leave the division unless he reaches his dream of becoming…
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Ifugao boxing sensation Martin in Cebu
By Edri Aznar
CARL Jammes Martin will be seeing action in Omega Pro Sports International’s (OPSI) two-part “bubble” boxing at the IPI Compound, Cebu City on Dec. 18. Martin’s camp has already agreed verbally to…
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Tapales tops in restart
By Edri Aznar
FORMER world champion Marlon Tapales was impressive in his ring return following a long layoff after knocking out veteran Eden Sonsona in two rounds in the main event of Sanman Promotions’ “The…
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Pagara out to impress in first fight under MTK
By Edri Aznar
ALBERT Pagara wants to make a good impression on his new handlers by putting on an impressive performance in his first fight under MTK Global and D4G Promotions. The 26-year-old Pagara is…
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Nietes in the grind for a comeback
By Edri Aznar
FOUR-DIVISION world champion Donnie Nietes braces for his comeback fight possibly before the end of 2020. “My fight is still under negotiation,” Neites told SunStar Cebu. Nietes’ return is tentatively slated on…
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Bernaldez , Bacon knock out foes
By Edri Aznar
PINOY pugs Mark Bernaldez and James Bacon scored knockout wins in Miami, while John Vincent Moralde got knocked out in Las Vegas on Sunday, Oct. 18, 2020. Bernaldez dropped journeyman Julian Aristule…
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Pagara taps Baldago as new trainer
By Edri Aznar
ALBERT Pagara has teamed up with former ALA Gym coach Joseph Baldago for the next chapter of his boxing career. “Joseph Baldago, my brother’s (Jason Pagara) trainer at the ALA Gym, is…
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Nietes kicks off training camp for ring return
By Edri Aznar
FOUR-division world champion Donnie Nietes is back on track as he starts training for his much-anticipated ring return. Nietes kicked off his training camp last Oct. 6 with his longtime trainer Edmund…
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Vicelles scores impressive win in Cebu boxing bubble
By Edri Aznar
UNDEFEATED light flyweight prospect Mark Vicelles has showcased his much-improved punching power with an impressive fourth round knockout of Junuel Lacar in the main event of Kumbati 5, the country’s first boxing…
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Vicelles, Lacar headline first ‘bubble boxing’ event in the PH
By Edri Aznar
WORLD-ranked Mark Vicelles finally gets his first taste of action in over a year as he headlines the country’s first pro boxing event since the outbreak of Covid-19. Vicelles attempts to shake…
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Sultan off to US as IBF champ Ancajas’ sparring partner
By Edri Aznar
ONE-TIME world title challenger Jonas Sultan is bound for the United States and will serve as a sparring partner for former foe International Boxing Federation (IBF) super flyweight king Jerwin Ancajas. Sultan…
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Nietes inks deal with MTK Global, D4G
By Edri Aznar
FOUR-DIVISION world champion Donnie Nietes has decided to continue his illustrious boxing career at 38 years old and signed with MTK Global and D4G Promotions. “I really liked their offer,” Nietes told…
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Casimero, Micah in champ bout
By Edri Aznar
WORLD Boxing Organization (WBO) bantamweight king Johnriel Casimero is out to prove that he’s one of the best bantamweights of the world as he takes on unbeaten Ghanaian challenger Duke Micah in…
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Sultan home to reclaim fighting form
By Edri Aznar
FORMER world title challenger Jonas Sultan returns to his roots, back training in the gym that he used to train at as an amateur. After months of being holed up at the…
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Perez, Dulay set for big fights today
By Edri Aznar
US-BASED Pinoy pugs Rey Perez and Recky Dulay look to upset their opponents on Monday, Sept. 7, 2020, at the Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles, California. Perez faces off against former Olympian…
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OPSI waiting for GAB’s approval
By Edri Aznar
WITH Cebu now under modified general community quarantine (MGCQ), Omega Pro Sports International (Opsi) is just waiting on the final approval of the Games and Amusements Board (GAB) for its planned Sept.…
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Sultan to decide on new promoter; Cataraja eyes Japan
By Edri Aznar
ONE-time world title challenger Jonas Sultan makes his decision on where to sign next month, while world-ranked KJ Cataraja, on the other hand, is dead set on a career path in Japan.…