Carlos Costa
1,718 articles · PhilBoxing.com
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Dacullo Edges Cometa in Thriller, Remains GAB Philippine Youth Minimum weight Champion
It was a split-decision nail-biter. In an electrifying eight-round title clash, Boholano prospect Sherwin Dacullo (6-1-1, 2 KOs) outlasted Sanman standout Jerome Cometa (4-1, 1 KO) on Sunday, April 26, at the…
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Cebuano “Money Punch” Elmo Traya Heading to Georgia for WBF World Title Shot!
CEBU CITY, Philippines — Mandaue City’s own Elmo "Money Punch" Traya (16-6, 11 KOs) is fired up and ready for war. Our Cebuano warrior flies to Tbilisi, Georgia, in Eastern Europe, to…
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Simsri Crushes Mendoza, Retains IBF 108-lbs Title; Could A Filipino Challenger Fight Simsri Next? (Analysis)
Thailand’s Thanongsak Simsri retained his IBF Light Flyweight World Title with a brutal second-round knockout of Mexican challenger Sergio "Yoreme" Mendoza Monday, April 13, at the Korakuen Hall in Tokyo, Japan. The…
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Miel Fajardo Unleashes Thrilling Fury: Filipino Slugger Blasts Reyes in IBF Flyweight Eliminator in Argentina
In a breathtaking 65-second blitz, Filipino sensation Miel "The Silent Assassin" Fajardo (14-3-2, 12 KOs) annihilated highest world-ranked Argentinian Tobias Reyes (18-2-1, 16 KOs) to claim the IBF Flyweight World Title Eliminator…
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‘The Take Over’ Renden Oppas Scores Win in Australia
Filipino minimumweight Renden 'Take Over' Oppas (5-1, 4 KOs) traveled to Melbourne, Australia, and outclassed tough Aussie fighter Kha Lu (9-3, 4 KOs) in an exciting eight-round non-title bout, scoring a unanimous…
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Taduran Stops Pérez in 7, and “Still” IBF 105 Champion
Taduran unleashed his power to knock out Mexican Pérez in Temecula, California. Filipino Pedro “El Heneral” Taduran gave a beating to Mexican Gustavo Pérez to defend his Minimum title of the International…
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Taduran in high spirits ahead of title defense in California
Looking in high spirits, Filipino world champion Pedro “El Heneral” Taduran takes a selfie with his smiling boxing team as he heads to the fight’s venue, the Pechanga Resort Casino in California.…
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Can Tapales Overpower Oguni to Increase his Chances of Another World Title Fight?
In a crucial battle, Filipino former champ Marlon “Nightmare” Tapales has the mission of squaring off tough and experienced Yukinori Oguni over 10 rounds of action this Friday, April 3, at the…
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Jimuel in Action on Friday!
Jimuel Pacquiao, the 25-year-old son of boxing legend Manny Pacquiao, is set to have his 2nd fight this Friday, April 3, at the Pechanga Resort Casino in Temecula, California. He's looking to…
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Jesse Espinas and Leboy Atencio Ready to Rumble in Thailand, LIVE on TrillerTV (Weigh-in Photos)
Espinas (R) and Komgrich (L) at Friday's weighin. Veteran boxing writer Carlos Costa reports from Bangkok, Thailand -- Filipino action boxers Jesse Espinas of Ozamiz City and Leboy Atencio of Northern Samar…
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Thananchai Decisions “Lucky Boy” Alicaba
NONTHABURI, Thailand — Filipino flyweight Reymark "Lucky Boy" Alicaba (10-11, 8 KOs) from Davao del Sur was not so lucky as he lost by decision to world-ranked WBC #4 Flyweight Thananchai Charunphak…
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“Lucky Boy” Alicaba Ready for Action Friday in Thailand
NONTHABURI, Thailand — Filipino flyweight Reymark "Lucky Boy" Alicaba (10-10, 8 KOs) from Davao del Sur has successfully made weight and is set to face Thailand's WBC #4 flyweight contender Thananchai Charunphak…
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Towns vs. Bordin for PAT Belt; De Barbo, Nancholas, Samiei in Supporting Bouts at Brico Santig’s Exciting Show in Pattaya Beach, Thailand
Jordan Towns fights Bordin Peepuch for the vacant Thailand's PAT light heavyweight strap. PATTAYA BEACH, Thailand - Jordan Towns (7-4, 6 KOs), from the Gold Coast, Australia, takes on Bordin Peepuch (14-8,…
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Donaire’s Yokohama Showdown: Can our Filipino Flash Outshine the Rising Sun? (WEIGH-IN PHOTOS)
The stage is set for a thrilling showdown in Yokohama, Japan! At 43, boxing legend Nonito "The Filipino Flash" Donaire, one of the most popular Filipino boxers ever, is back in the…
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Casimero vs Nery for WBA Gold Super Bantamweight Title April 18 in Kyrgyzstan!
CEBU, Philippines — John Riel Casimero, the veteran Filipino former champ, known for his excellent skills and fearless ways has an awesome, tough new mission! “Quadro Alas,” will battle none other than…
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Polkinghorn, Pagara at the Scales in Perth, Australia
Australia’s Billy Polkinghorn made weight, scaling-in at 134.37 pounds, however, “Prince” Albert Pagara from Maasin, Philippines, came in heavier at 141.32 lbs., in his first try at the scale in Perth, Australia.…
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Young Briton Rising Star: Callum Dan’s Quest for Boxing Glory
Callum Steven Dan, a 17-year-old British rising star, is making waves in the boxing world with an impressive 6-0 record, including 6 KOs. Just a year into his pro career, this young…
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“Prince” Albert Pagara Flies to Perth for WBC Australasia Title Fight
Former ALA star "Prince" Albert Pagara has secured a golden opportunity to revive his career with a title fight in Australia. The popular and occasionally controversial Pagara (37-2, 26 KOs) will face…
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Almacen Bros Score Knockout Wins in Exciting Brico Santig Show in Thailand Live on TrillerTV
BANGKOK, Thailand — The Almacen Brothers, Alexander and Mark Jason, did not disappoint their fans! The two brothers from Muntinlupa, Metro Manila, claimed fast and furious knockout wins in Brico Santig's Highland…
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Almacen Brothers Make Weight, Ready for Battle in Thailand
Mark Jason 'KingBabyBoy' Almacen of the Philippines shakes hand with his taller opponent Natthaphat Thangsalai of Thailand during Friday's weighin in Bangkok. BANGKOK, Thailand -- The young Almacen Brothers, Alexander and Mark…
