Edri Aznar
1,102 articles · Sun.Star Cebu
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Local fighters slam Mosley?s refusal to engage Pacquiao in slugfest
By Edri Aznar
SOME of the best fighters of the famed ALA Gym took their time off from training and joined the country in cheering on their hero, Manny Pacquiao, as he took on Shane…
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Mosley poses threat but won?t beat Pacquiao: Aldeguer
By Edri Aznar
CEBUANO promoter Michael Aldeguer thinks Manny Pacquiao?s mega fight with Shane Mosley this Sunday at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas could either become the easiest or most difficult battle of Pacquiao?s…
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Asenjo guns for world title in Mexico
By Edri Aznar
THE young Rommel Asenjo will be in the biggest fight of his career as he will be gunning for a world title against interim World Boxing Organization mini flyweight king Raul Garcia…
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ALA Boy stops Mexican in 1st rd. in light flyweight debut
By Edri Aznar
BACOLOD CITY?Donnie ?Ahas? Nietes earned a world title shot in his new weight division after an impressive first round destruction of Mexican Armando Vasquez in Pinoy Pride 5 last night in front…
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Nietes eyes KO win
By Edri Aznar
BACOLOD CITY?World Boxing Organization miniflyweight king Donnie Nietes will try to make a statement as he joins the light flyweight division by demolishing Mexican Armando Vasquez in their 10-round main event of…
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?Be wary of Vasquez?
By Edri Aznar
DESPITE Donnie Nietes being one of the best boxers in the country, ALA Promotions president Michael Aldeguer warned his ward not to underestimate Mexican Armando Vasquez in their clash this Saturday at…
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Melindo eyes IBF title
By Edri Aznar
AFTER Moruti Mthalane defended his International Boxing Federation flyweight crown last weekend with a fifth round stoppage over Filipino Johnreil Casimero in South Africa, Milan Melindo is hoping to be next fighter…
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Melligen, Servania in Cobra Best
By Edri Aznar
MARK Gil Melligen and unbeaten Genisis Servania will have a warm homecoming on April 8 as they both headline in ALA Promotions? and Cobra Energy Drink?s ?Tunay na Lakas Boxing?s Best,? which…
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Elorde Awards to recognize Donnie Nietes tonight
By Edri Aznar
WORLD Boxing Organization mini-flyweight king Donnie Nietes will be feted tonight in the 11th Gabriel ?Flash? Elorde Memorial Awards and Banquet of Champions at the Grand Ballroom of the Sofitel Hotel for…
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Boxers hit Boracay shores
By Edri Aznar
FUTURE Filipino boxing stars will be showcased for the first time in Boracay as ALA Promotions? and Cobra Energy Drink?s ?Tunay na Lakas Boxing Tour? hits the famous tourist destination this Saturday.…
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Pinoy pride soars
By Edri Aznar
MILAN Melindo proved that he is indeed worthy of a world title shot after he easily stopped Mexican veteran Rosendo Vega in the main event of ?Pinoy Pride 4?Philippines vs. World? last…
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Pinoy Pride 4 fighters get too excited, shove each other during weigh-in at SM City
By Edri Aznar
EXPECT all-out action tonight in the ?Pinoy Pride 4 ? Philippines vs. World? boxing show at the Waterfront Hotel and Casino after some of the protagonists got a wee bit excited and…
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Mexican vows to stop Melindo
By Edri Aznar
ROSENDO Vega plans vowed to knock out Milan Melindo in their 10-round fight this Saturday in the main event of ?Pinoy Pride 4 ? Philippines vs. World? at the Waterfront Hotel and…
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Ahas works on sting
By Edri Aznar
NOW that he is moving up in weight, WBO mini flyweight champion Donnie Nietes is building up his muscle and power as he tries his luck to become a two-division champion. ?As…
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ALA wants Banal to train with Donaire
By Edri Aznar
ALA Promotions, the handler of promising bantamweight prospect AJ Banal, wants their ward to train alongside the current best bantamweight?World Boxing Council and World Boxing Organization bantamweight king Nonito Donaire Jr. ?We…
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Nietes?s new target
By Edri Aznar
AFTER a successful campaign as a mini-flyweight, World Boxing Organization champion Donnie Nietes will make his light flyweight debut next month in his hometown Bacolod City. Nietes will be in a non-title…
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Japanese boxer Kenichi Yamaguchi says he wants to learn the Filipino style of boxing
By Edri Aznar
JAPANESE boxer Kenichi Yamaguchi is a big fan of Filipino fighters and wants to learn boxing the Filipino way. ?My goal for now is to win and learn more about Philippine boxing,?…
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Nietes chases another dream
By Edri Aznar
DONNIE Nietes will skip his goal of becoming the longest-reigning Filipino world champion and will instead try to become a multi-division world champion like Filipino greats Manny Pacquiao and Gerry Pe?alosa. ?I…
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Fans get glimpse of Pinoy Pride lineup
By Edri Aznar
BOXING fans saw a glimpse of their ring heroes? training as the protagonists of the upcoming ?Pinoy Pride 4 ? Philippines vs. World? displayed their wares in a public sparring last Saturday…
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Melindo-Vega in Pinoy Pride
By Edri Aznar
THE epic rivalry between the Philippines and Mexico escalates as unbeaten Milan Melindo faces Rosendo Vega in the main event of ?Pinoy Pride 4?Philippines vs. World? next month at the Waterfront Hotel…