Carlos Costa
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Garin Diagan Edges Huu Toan Le, Becomes the New WBA Asia 105 Champ in Vietnam
HO CHI MINH, Vietnam -- In a close, competitive 12-rounder battle, Filipino Garin "Hellboy" Diagan of Alabel, Sarangani Province, edged world-ranked Huu Toan Le (6-1, 3 KO's), of Vietnam to claim the…
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“Bomba” vs Kenshiro Cancelled
The exciting unification fight of WBO light flyweight champion Jonathan “Bomba” González (27-3-1, 14 KO's) of Puerto Rico and Japanese WBA/WBA light flyweight king Kenshiro Teraji (20-1, 12 KO's) has unfortunately been…
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Garen Diagan, Huu Toan Le Make Weight in WBA Asia Triple Header in Vietnam
HO CHI MINH, Vietnam -- Pinoy southpaw challenger Garen "Hellboy" Diagan of Alabel, Sarangani Province, and world-ranked Huu Toan Le of Vietnam made identical weight of 104 pounds ahead of their 12-round…
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Garen “Hellboy” Diagan Arrives in Vietnam for WBA Asia Rumble
HO CHI MINH, Vietnam -- After wreaking havoc in South Africa, knocking out the local hero in the Land of Nelson Mandela, tough Filipino southpaw Garen "Hellboy" Diagan has just landed in…
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Tszyu Overpowers Harrison, Claims WBO Interim 154 Belt; Charlo is Next!
In impressive fashion, unbeaten Australian Tim Tszyu - son of legendary Russian warrior Kostya Tszyu - outclassed, dropped and stopped American former champ Tony Harrisson in nine action-packed rounds to claim the…
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Pinoy Power Ready to Go! Dela Torre, Abdulhamid, Traya, Laurel, Made Weight in Dubai!
Herrera and De La Torre on the scales. Filipino brave fighters Dela Torre, Abdulhamid, Traya and Laurel are more than ready for action in the People's Fighters Promotion set for Friday, March…
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Cuarto vs Shigeoka for IBF 105 Interim Strap in Tokyo on April 16
More-experienced Filipino former champ "Mighty Mouse" Rene Mark Cuarto (21-3-2, 12 KO's) of Ponot, Zamboanga del Norte, dives into one of the most important fights of his career when he battles skilled,…
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Magsayo Loses by Points to Figueroa (Fans Comments/Reactions Here)
Filipino Mark "Magnifico" Magsayo and Mexican-American Brandon Figueroa battled a good action fight with the Mexican-American "Heartbreaker" prevailing by points over the popular 27-year-old Boholano born in Tagbilaran. Scores were unanimous: 117-109…
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The Heartbreaker, Magnifico Ready to Rumble!
Hard-hitting former world champions Brandon “The Heartbreaker” Figueroa and former ALA star Mark “Magnifico” Magsayo stepped on the scale for their vacant WBC interim featherweight title, both warriors successfully making weight. The…
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Melvin Jerusalem’s First Defense Will Be Against Oscar Collazo on May 27 in Los Angeles, Dallas or Puerto Rico
The first title defense of skilled Filipino WBO minimumweight world champion Melvin “Gringo” Jerusalem will be against Puerto Rico’s mandatory challenger Oscar “El Pupilo” Collazo on Saturday, May 27, and who will…
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FIGUEROA VS MAGSAYO… IT’S SHOWTIME!!!
This hot featherweight title rumble unfolds Saturday, March 4 (Sunday morning here in Asia), and can’t be missed!! In a battle of former world champions, the Mexican-American “Heartbreaker” Brandon Figueroa battles popular…
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TOMMY FURY EDGES JAKE PAUL, THE BAD BLOOD IS OVER.
Despite being knocked down in the 8th and final round, Manchester boy Tommy "TNT" FURY (younger brother of heavyweight world champ Tyson Fury), had already done enough on top of the ring…
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Badou Jack TKO 12 Makabu, Becomes The New WBC Cruiserweight King
"The Ripper" Badou Jack dropped and STOPPED Ilunga ‘Junior’ Makabu of Congo IN THE LAST ROUND to become THE NEW WBC Cruiserweight World Champion Sunday, February 26, at the Diriyah Arena in…
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Aussie Former Olympian Alex Winwood Battles Indonesian Tibo Monabesa March 3 in Perth
In just his 2nd pro fight, Australia's 25-year-old Noongar warrior Alex Winwood (1-0, 1 KO) of Mandurah City in Perth takes with iron discipline the biggest risk to his boxing career when…
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Herlan Gomez Stops Former Thai World Champion Pigmy Phulaikhao in 4
BANGKOK, Thailand — Pogi Filipino 118-pounder Herlan Gomez (7-1, 4 KO’s) of Bacolod City displayed terrific boxing skills and devastating power in scoring an exciting round 4 TKO win over former Thai…
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Ken Jordan, Coach Benatero Arrive in Thailand
BANGKOK, Thailand — Looking optimistic and in high spirits, Filipino featherweight slugger Ken Jordan (9-3-2, 8 KO’s) of Gensan and his coach Dexter Benatero arrived in Bangkok Thailand, on Wednesday evening. Jordan…
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Herlan Gomez Makes Weight for ABF 118 Title Fight in Highland Show at SpacePlus Bangkok
BANGKOK, Thailand -- Pogi Filipino Bantamweight Herlan Sixto Gomez of Saravia, Negros Occidental, and former world champ "Pigmy" Wicha Phulaikhao (64-19-2, 28 KO's) successfully made weight ahead of their 10-round war for…
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The Philippines vs “People’s Fighters,” Showdown in Dubai’s Little Cuba!
Dubai's action promoter Phucan An Nguyen of "People's Fighters" Promotions - the #1 fan of Cuban and Filipino boxing - kicks off his 2023 boxing year with a hot showdown designed to…
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Cute HK Fight Girl Yang Sheau Ru Fights Ketsara in Highland Show at Spaceplus Bangkok
BANGKOK, Thailand -- In a battle of unbeaten warrior women, cute and dangerous Hong Kong combatant Yang Sheau Ru collides hard against young and tough Ketsara Jatpukdee of Thailand for Thailand’s vacant…
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Naoya Inoue to Challenge Stephen Fulton for Unified 122 Belts; Could Casimero Face the Winner?
After stopping Nonito Donaire in 2 rounds last year, knocking out British champ Paul Butler and then vacating all his four 118 world titles, sensational Japanese KO artist “Monster” Naoya Inoue (24-0,…
