Carlos Costa
1,718 articles · PhilBoxing.com
-
Gaballo to Lock Horns Against Kaikanha in WBC Eliminator
As ordered by the WBC, world-ranked Filipino former belt-holder Reymart Gaballo (on the left), will battle veteran Nawaphon Kaikanha of Thailand in a 12-rounder WBC Bantamweight World Title Eliminator next, the winner…
-
Despite tough KO loss to Inoue in Japan, superstar Nonito Donaire will fight Santiago for the WBC 118 world title
Regardless of being ravaged by electrifying Japanese "Monster" Naoya Inoue (25-0, 21 KO"s) in two rounds last June in Japan, the WBC has ordered super popular Bohol-born Nonito Donaire to dlash against…
-
The Best Unification Rumble at 108 Will Happen: Kenshiro vs “Bomba” Gonzalez April 8 in Tokyo
Japan’s handsome warrior "The Amazing Boy" 寺地拳四朗 Kenshiro Teraji will battle Puerto Rico world champ Jonathan “Bomba” González in a 3-belt light flyweight unification war on April 8 at Tokyo’s Ariake Arena…
-
Jade Bornea in Biggest Fight of his Life: Will Challenge Fernando “Puma” Martinez for IBF Super Fly World Title
Unbeaten Filipino super flyweight "Hurricane" Jade Bornea (18-0, 12 KO's), born in Arakan, Cotabato del Norte, will battle for the world title. Yes indeed. Jade Bornea, 27, will wage the MOST IMPORTANT…
-
Foster Outclasses Vargas to Become New WBC SuperFeather World Champ
"Ice Water" O'Shaquie Foster (20-2, 11 KO's) becomes "THE NEW" WBC World Champion at 130 by outclassing and defeating via unanimous decision Mexican Rey Vargas (36-1, 22 KO's) Saturday night at the…
-
“AND THE NEW!!!” Joepher Montano Becomes WBA Asia Champion
Filipino southpaw Joepher "El Gwapito" Montano (14-5-2, 12 KO's) JUMPS HIGH after being declared WINNER! Montano clinched a majority decision VICTORY over tough and experienced Middle Kingdom Warrior Baishanbo Nasiyiwula "The Destroyer"…
-
Phoobadin, Yuttapong Retain WBA Asia Belts in Thailand
Phoobadin wins over Valalawmpuia in Thailand. BANGKOK, Thailand — Wearing his traditional Keffiyeh, Thailand’s unbeaten world-ranked 140-pounder Phoobadin Yoohanngoh (16-0, 9 KO's), retained for the 6th time his WBA ASIA super lightweight…
-
Montaño Battles The Uighur Destroyer; Natuplag Fights Liu Wensong Feb 4 in Dubai (Link to Watch for Free)
Joepher Montaño and Baishanbo Nasiyiwula pose during Friday's weighin. Hard-hitting Filipino welterweight “El Gwapito” Joepher Montaño (13-5-2, 12 KO's) and the experienced “Uighur Destroyer” Baishanbo Nasiyiwula (17-3-1, 7 KO's), maKe weight ahead…
-
Phoobadin, Vanlalawmpuia Make Weight for WBA Asia Double Header in Thailand
BANGKOK, Thailand -- World-ranked WBA Asia champion Phoobadin Yoohanngoh (15-0, 9 KO's) of Thailand weighed-in at 63.50 kilos (140 lbs), while his Indian challenger Vanlalawmpuia (6-1-1, 4 KO's). came-in at 63.23 Kgs…
-
Yuttapong Defends WBA Asia 118 Against Zoramchhana at SpacePlus Bangkok
BANGKOK, Thailand -- Bantamweight Yuttapong Tongdee (9-0, 5 KO's), the Thai fighter who has battled a number of Pinoy boxers, is all set to defend his WBA Asia Bantamweight Strap from the…
-
Kwanchai Wants a Win Over Young India bantamweight Laldinsanga. Will he Get it?
BANGKOK, Thailand -- Thailand's Kwanchai Pliankhunthod (5-7, 5 KO's), battles less-experienced rookie bantamweight Laldinsanga (2-0, 2 KO's) of India when the two gladiators battle in a supporting bout for the exciting TL…
-
Featherweight Thrill: China Champ Liu Wensong Battles “Ipugao” KJ Natuplag Saturday in Dubai
Skilled Filipino WBO Oriental Champion KJ Natuplag and Middle Kingdom warrior champ Liu Wensong are all-systems-go to climb the ring for their thrilling war this coming Saturday, February 4, at the VIC…
-
Joepher Montaño In Collision Course Against Baishanbo “The Destroyer” Feb 4 in Dubai
Tough Filipino welterweight Joepher Montaño can't wait to climb the ring for hot action against "The Destroyer" Baishanbo Nasiyiwula in their exciting featured fight this coming Satuday, February 4, at the VIC…
-
Filipino Fighters Will Compete in “Kun Khmer” During the 32nd SEA Games in Cambodia
Gerald Bassig attends Kun Khmer meeting in Cambodia. Fighters from the Philippines will take part in the combat sport of "Kun Khmer" during the coming 32nd South East Asia (SEA) Games taking…
-
GAB Chairman Richard Clarin, WBC Asia Prez Gen. Kovid Bhakdibhumi Sign Cooperation Agreement in Thailand
BANGKOK, Thailand -- The people of The Philippines and the Kingdom of Thailand have been neighbors and brothers for ages, passionately challenging each other in all kinds sports, specially loving their friendly…
-
Brilliant Herlan Gomez Stops Thai Foe in 2 in Highland Show in Thailand
Gomez stops foe in Thailand. BANGKOK, Thailand — In an exciting display of power and good boxing, promising Bacoleño bantamweight Herlan Gomez (6-1, 3 KO's), obliterated in 2 rounds Thailand's tough man…
-
Kimura, Wulan Fight to a Draw in Thailand; WBA Int’l 112 Belt Stays Vacant
BANGKOK, Thailand — In an exciting, close, blow-by-blow 10-rounder, former WBO Flyweight World Champion Sho Kimura of Japan and Chinese WBA Asia 112 titlist Wulan Tuolehazi fought to a draw, leaving the…
-
Taimoor Khan Brutalizes Foe, Retains ABF Heavyweight Belt
BANGKOK, Thailand -- Pakistan’s unbeaten “Diamond Boy” Taimoor Khan (7-0, 6 KO’s) of Islamabad pulverized in two chapters brave Thai Aekkaphob Auraiwan, 29, to successfully defend his ABF heavyweight strap Wednesday, January…
-
Filipino Reymond Yanong, Chinese LeQuan Wang Make Weight for WBC Asia Battle in Highland Show in Thailand
BANGKOK, Thailand -- Experienced, hard-swinging Filipino super lightweight Reymond "Robocop" Yanong (11-7-1, 9 KO's), and unbeaten, taller, younger Middle Kingdom warrior LeQuan Wang (7-0, 4 KO's), made weight for their ten-chapter collision…
-
Melindo 126, Chaiwat 125.5 for OPBF Battle in Sinulog Festival in Cebu City!
Former ALA star and former word champion Milan Melindo (38-5, 14 KO's) still feels the passion for boxing and hears the inner call for glory and honor that inspire him to climb…
