Carlos Costa
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RYUTO OWAN AND JONG SEON KANG ENGAGE IN FIGHT OF THE YEAR CLASSIC, WITH OWAN EMERGING VICTORIOUS AS THE NEW WBO GLOBAL FEATHERWEIGHT CHAMPION
CEBU, Philippines — On Saturday, February 8, the NUSTAR Resort and Casino in Cebu played host to one of the most electrifying battles in recent memory, as Ryuto Owan of Okinawa, Japan,…
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ALEXIS FREDRIKSSON CONTINUES TO MAKE WAVES
CEBU, Philippines — In a display of skill and power, Swedish-Filipino rising-star Alexis Fredriksson (2-0, 2 KOs) scored a round one stoppage victory over more-experienced Reymond Empic (8-9-2, 3 KOs) on Saturday,…
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Chinese Aketelieti Yelejian Shocks, Stops Brave Genesis Genesis Servania to Claim WBO Oriental 147 Belt (Video)
CEBU, Philippines — In a shocking turn of events, Genesis "Azukal" Servania (35-5, 16 KO's), the popular Bacolod-native, suffered a devastating knockout loss at the hands of 26-year-old Aketelieti Yelejian (10-4-1, 3…
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RODEX “THE TANK” PIALA DELIVERS AWESOME PERFORMANCE, DETHRONES YEERJIALAHSI LAAYIBIEKE, CLAIMS WBO ORIENTAL BELT
CEBU, Philippines — In a thrilling showdown, Rodex "The Tank" Piala (11-1, 1 KO) from Cebu's esteemed ARQ Boxing Stable put on a thrilling performance, edging the bigger and tough Yeerjialahasi Laayibieke…
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VIC SALUDAR DISPLAYS “VICIOUS” FORM, ANNIHILATES ROLDAN SASAN AT NUSTAR RESORT, CEBU (VIDEO)
CEBU, Philippines — The showdown between WBO #1 Minimumweight contender "Vicious" Vic Saludar (26-6, 16 KOs) and Roldan Sasan (8-7-1, 3 KOs) lived up to what fans expected, with Saludar delivering a…
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Jong Seon Kang: “I Will Kill Him, That WBO Belt is For Me”
CEBU, Philippines — Yes, that’s what super confident visiting South Korean featherweight Jong Seon Kang said twice to the media during Friday’s press conference at NUSTAR Resort & Casino in Cebu. His…
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FREDRIKSSON VS EMPIC: LET’S GET READY FOR A THRILLING WAR IN BINUKBUKAY SA SUBGU!
CEBU, Philippines — Filipino-Swedish sensation Alexis "The Swedish Slugger" Fredriksson and seasoned Filipino warrior Reymond Empic are SET TO CLASH in one of the undercards for the highly-anticipated "Binukbukay Sa Sugbú" on…
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Could Elorde Fighter Ali “The Carnage” Cañega Beat Kazakh Lion Ruslan Madiyev to Claim the WBA Asia Belt in Thailand?
BANGKOK, Thailand -- That is the question that boxing fans wonder as tall and strong Filipino Ali "The Carnage" Cañega battles heavily-bearded Kazakh Ruslan Madiyev in the main event for "The Fighter"…
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BOXING FANS ON HIGH ALERT: Rising Star Alexis Fredriksson Gears Up for Battle Against Exciting Veteran Mark John Yap at Binukbukay Sa Sugbo!
CEBU CITY, Philippines — The stage is set for a thrilling showdown here in the Queen City of the South as Omega Boxing Gym’s exciting young prospect Alexis Fredriksson takes on the…
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Jimmy Paypa Clinches ABF Title with Dominant Win in Highland Promotion in Thailand
BANGKOK, Thailand -- In an impressive display of skill and power, Filipino boxer Jimmy Paypa dropped and stopped Thai warrior Chinathip Thawiphun to claim the ABF Silver Welterweight Title on Saturday, January…
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MIEL FAJARDO READY FOR YOHANA IN EXCITING WBO 112 GLOBAL TODAY IN TANZANIA
Filipino Miel Fajardo feels more than ready for his important 12-round mission against more-experienced Tanzania warrior Mchanja Yohana for the vacant WBO Flyweight Global Title today, Thursday December 26, at the Super…
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Today! Paciones, Yanong, Zamora, Soledad Ready for Action in Highland Show in Thailand
Paciones and Xiang at the scales. BANGKOK, Thailand — Exciting Filipino Boxers AJ Paciones, Reymond Yanong, Elmar “Samurai” Zamora, and Reymart Soledad are strong and ready for fighting action in today’s thrilling…
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LERASAN, KASSIM, MAKE WEIGHT FOR WBF 118 BELT IN TANZANIA
Hard swinging Filipino warrior Adrian "Wild Beast" Lerasan (14-7, 6 KO's) and young, unbeaten Salmin Kassim (6-0-2, 4 KO's) successfully made weight Wednesday at Kassim's hometown of Dar-Es-Salaam, Tanzania, both fighters looking…
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“The Body Snatcher” Rhonvex Capuloy Snatches Jason Tinampay in Cebu, Claims WBF Strap
MANDAUE, Cebu — With a lethal combination to the head and body, relentless 130-pound slugger Rhonvex Capuloy caught, dropped and stopped Boholano journeyman Jason Tinampay on Tuesday, December 10, at the crowded…
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Omega Gym’s Kumbati 18! IBF #1 Christian Araneta Risks it All Against Thai Foe Yotboon Wednesday at IPI Compound in Mandaue, Cebu
CEBU, Philippines — Araneta and Yotboon ready for action! Popular World Ranked Filipino Christian “The Bomb” Araneta and his Thai opponent Sanchai Yotboon successfully made weight today in Cebu, looking strong ahead…
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TODAY! CAPULOY VS TINAMPAY FOR THE WBF AUSTRALASIAN SUPER FEATHERWEIGHT IN MANDAUE CEBU
MANDAUE, CEBU — Filipino warriors “The Body Snatcher” Rhonvex Capuloy (11-3-3, 8 KO’s) of Ozamiz City, and Boholano veteran Jason Tinampay (14-19-2, 11 KOs, on the left), made weight identical weight of…
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Sanchai Yotboon of Thailand Arrives in Cebu Wanting Christian Araneta’s IBF #1 Ranking; The Two Will Battle in the Omega Show on Wednesday
CEBU, Philippines — Thailand boxer Sanchai Yotboon arrived in the Queen City of the South, Cebu, today, Monday December 9, for his eight-round non-title rumble against promising world-ranked slugger Christian “The Bomb”…
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Today! Herlan Gomez Fights Vikas Bhardwaj for ABF 118 Belt in Exciting Highland Promotion in Thailand
BANGKOK, Thailand — Skilled Filipino bantamweight Herlan Gomez has the mission of fighting unbeaten, well-trained India warrior Vikas Bhardwaj today, Sunday December 8, at the famous Lumpinee Boxing Stadium สนามมวยเวทีลุมพินี in Bangkok,…
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R.I.P. Dear Boxing Brother Gerald Bassig
PHILIPPINES — Sadly, our dear friend, boxing hermano, beloved younger brother and teammate Boxing Referee Gerald Bassig has passed away today, Friday, December 6, in Manila, Philippines. He was only 40-years-old. An…
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TODAY: Rolly Fogoum vs Obinna Mathew for WBF Cruise World Title; Toshihiko Era vs Chonlahee for ABF Belt in Highland Show in Thailand
BANGKOK, Thailand — Fighters Made Weight! Cameroon’s hard-hitting Rolly Lambert Fogoum (on the left, 17-3-1, 13 KOs) and taller, dangerous, devastating African “KO Artist” Obinna Joseph Matthew (24-1, 24 KO’s) of Lagos,…
