Carlos Costa
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Omega Pugs Vicelles, Serafica, Roda, Cañete Ready to Rumble March 26 in Cebu
Cebu's Omega Gym continues its boxing promotions in hot mode with more action-packed clashes set for Saturday, March 26, at the IPI Compound in Mandaue City, Sugbu. In the main rumble, WBA…
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Tomjune Mangubat and Charly Suarez Make Weight for WBA Asia 130 War in Manila
Taller, younger Omega Gym star Tomjune Mangubat (L) of Bukidnon and veteran former amateur standout Charly Suarez of Davao del Norte made weight today, ahead of their 12-rounder war for the vacant…
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Zamani Vaporises Sinam in Bangkok
In a non-title war, unbeaten 154-pounder Mohammed Zekria Zamani (5-0, 3 KO's) of Afghanistan scored a round 5 TKO win over hard-swinging Thai warrior Thoedsak Sinam (15-8, 12 KO's) Saturday, March 5,…
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Omega Gym Warriors Carlo Bacaro, Tomjune Mangubat Ready for Action Fights Saturday in Parañaque, Metro Manila
Gwapo Omega Gym stars Carlo Bacaro (L) and Tomjune Mangubat (R) can't wait to climb the ring for their respective action fights this coming Saturday, March 12, at the Elorde Sports Complex…
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Gonzalez Stops Santino in 9; Captures WBO Int’l Featerweight Belt
Referee Collantes stops the fight for a TKO win by Gonzalez over Santisima. Mexican-American Joet Gonzalez proved to be the better fighter, landing hard and devastating shots on game Filipino former ALA…
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Norj Guro Battles Briton Denise Castle in WBC Silver Clash in Dubai
Filipina 102-pound warrior Norj Guro of the Dakbayan sa Iligan, Lanao del Norte, gets a hot break when she battles British fighting woman Denise Castle for the vacant WBC Silver Atom Title…
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Indonesian Boxer Hero Tito in Coma after Sunday’s fight in Jakarta.
Our prayers are with veteran Indonesian lightweight boxer Hero “The Lion” Tito (29-16-2, 11 KO's), who fell into a coma from blows received during a tough national title fight Sunday, February 27,…
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After Saturday’s Setback, Jerwin Ancajas Still Has a Super Bright Future
Argentina boxer Fernando "Pumita" Martinez (14-0, 8 KO's) clearly defeated the experienced and talented "Pretty Boy" Jerwin Ancajas (33-2-2, 22 KO's) Saturday night in Las Vegas, conquering Jerwin's red 'n golden IBF…
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Taylor Gets Away with Split Decision Over Catterall in Glasgow; Retains Undisputed Belts
In a hard-fought 12-rounder, Scottish Josh Taylor (19-0, 13 KO's) scored a close split decision win over ultra tough Englishman Jack Catterall (26-1, 13 KO's) to retain his undisputed Super Lightweight Belts…
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Astrolabio Floors, Decisions Rigondeaux; Claims WBC Int’l Title in Dubai, U.A.E.
His huge effort, his long weeks of training as well as his belief in himself have paid off. Hard-swinging 118-pounder Vincent Astrolabio (17-3, 12 KO's) of General Santos City in the Philippines…
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Alvin Lagumbay, Justine Darap in Action-Fights March 12 in Dubai, U.A.E.
Brave Filipino boxers Alvin Lagumbay and Justine Darap are schedule to star in thrilling rumbles this coming March 12 at the Grand Ballroom of the plush Conrad Hotel in "The City of…
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Rigondeaux, Astrolabio Ready for WBC Int’l Battle in Dubai, U.A.E.
Former world champ Guillermo "El Chacal" Rigondeaux (20-2, 13 KO's) of Miami by way of Santiago de Cuba and hard-hitting Filipino slugger Vincent "Asero" Astrolabio (16-3, 12 KO's) of General Santos City…
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HERERA VS YAP HOT FOR WBA ASIA SOUTH BELT
Mark John Yap on the scales in Dubai. In a hot rumble, Jadier Herrera (5-0, 5 KO's) of Camaguey, Cuba, grandson of revered Cuban boxing legend 2-time Olympic Gold Medalist Angel Herrera…
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Jayson Vayson, Coach Alegria Arrive in Indonesia for Saturday’s WBC Int’l Fight
Jayson Vayson (L) and his trainer Allan Alegria (R) had a selfie on their way to Jakarta, Indonesia. Unbeaten Filipino Jayson Vayson (9-0-1, 5 KO's) of Bayugan, Agusan del Sur and his…
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Kell Brook Stops Amir Khan in 6; Years-Long of Bitter Rivalry Ends with Hand-Shake and Smiles
In a battle of veteran former world champions, Briton Kell Brook (40-3, 28 KO's) of Sheffield shined bright in stalking and stopping the ever-popular Bolton-native Amir "King" Khan (34-6, 21 KO's) in…
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Gabriela Fundora Proud to Battle in México; Takes on Judith Rodríguez February 26
“Fighting in Mexican territory is a matter of absolute pride for me,” says unbeaten 19-year-old American fight girl Gabriela Fundora. Guided in her young career by experienced Las Vegas man of boxing…
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Abdullaev Stops Linares in Final Round in Dramatic War in Russia
In a thrilling war, world-ranked Russian Lightweight Zaur Abdullaev (15-1, 9 KO's) claimed the most important win of his 5-year pro boxing career by twice dropping and stopping brave former world champ…
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Astrolabio, Rigondeaux Pass 7-Day Weight-Check Ahead of WBC Int’l Rumble Feb 26 in Dubai
Hard-hitting Filipino warrior Vincent "Asero" Astrolabio (16-3, 12 KO's) of General Santos City checked-in at 120.6 pounds, while Guillermo "El Chacal" Rigondeaux (20-2, 13 KO's) of Santiago de Cuba stood at 123.5…
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Astrolabio’s Weight Alright for Rigondeaux WBC Int’l Clash Feb 26 in Dubai
Filipino slugger Vincent Astrolabio weighed-in at 122.6 pounds during the required 14-Day weight-check ahead of his clash against Cuban former champ Guillermo "El Chacal" Rigondeaux (20-2, 13 KO's) for the vacant WBC…
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Jayson Vayson OK during 14-Day Weight-Check Ahead of Indonesia WBC Int’l Rumble
Undefeated Filipino light flyweight warrior Jayson "Striker" Vayson (9-0-1, 5 KO's), was successful in weighing-in at 113 lbs., during today's 14-day weight-check ahead of his crucial battle against Indonesian titlist Tibo Monabesa…
