Rommel C. Manlosa
441 articles · Sun Star Cebu
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Filipino survives brain injury after fight in Japan
Filipino boxer Ayon Naranjo is recovering fast at the hospital after he suffered a brain injury IN his Sept. 25 fight in Yokohama, Japan. Naranjo, a featherweight, lost to undefeated Venezuelan slugger…
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Gejon gets cut, loses in 10
Eriberto “Ioka” Gejon fought valiantly but a deep cut above his right eye stopped the fight, causing him to lose the WBA minimum-weight title match against Yutaka Niida by technical split decision…
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Bautista may hold defense of title in Bohol
TAGBILARAN CITY, Bohol – Rey “Boom-Boom” Bautista might have his next WBO Asia Pacific bantamweight title defense in Bohol. Tagbilaran City Mayor Dan Neri Lim told reporters that the Boholanos want to…
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Gejon goes for WBA minimum title tonight
ERIBERTO “Ioka” Gejon is on his way to the big time. But standing in his way to the pedestal tonight at the Arena in Yokohama is Japanese Yutaka Niida. At stake is…
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Sammy’s new project can KO with either hand
Federico Catubay is a puzzle to many boxing aficionados. The 25-year-old ambidextrous fighter from Buug, Zamboanga Sibugay, has a knack for winning fights abroad, making him an instant attraction. In his latest…
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Pacquiao to watch, cheer on Cebu’s Gejon in WBA world-title fight in Japan
Before he goes back to rigorous training, boxing superstar Manny Pacquiao will be at ringside to root for challenger Eriberto “Ioka” Gejon Jr.’s title fight for the World Boxing Association minimumweight belt.…
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Batawang KOs Gonzales
Bert Batawang is one of the nicest persons at the ALA Gym – but not in the ring. The 30-year-old surplus-parts dealer proved he is one of the meanest in the arena…
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Catubay sends Japanese foe to hospital
RP flyweight champion Federico Catubay of the SGG Stable sowed terror in Tokyo, Japan last Saturday. In a country known for overmatching non-title matches and for hometown decisions, a Filipino sent to…
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Batawang in Lapu tonight
World Boxing Association (WBA) Pan-African light flyweight champion Bert Batawang will headline Sammy G. Gello-ani’s “Powerpunch” tonight at the Mandaue City Sports and Cultural Complex. In a tune-up before he tries his…
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Aldeguer’s problem: Rey flooded with offers
If getting numerous fight offers and having countless followers are gauges to stardom, then Rey “Boom-Boom” Bautista should be a superstar. After his widely-publicized win Sunday at the Staples Center in Los…
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Rey back in Cebu today
Coming from his smashing victory over Felix Murillo last Sunday, WBO Asia-Pacific bantamweight champion Rey “Boom-Boom” Bautista will arrive in Cebu today. Bautista will arrive at 9:30 a.m. from the US and…
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Pacquiao, Morales share ring today in ‘prelude’ to rematch
WHAT should be a prelude to the anticipated Pacquiao-Morales rematch comes off the wraps as boxing superstars Manny Pacquiao and Erik Morales fight separate opponents in the “Double Trouble” at the Staples…
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Bautista regimen includes sparring 54 rds. in 2 weeks
The past two weeks, WBO Asia-Pacific bantamweight champion Rey “Boom-Boom” Bautista has increased his training regimen in preparation for his US mainland debut. The Candijay-Bohol native has sparred a total of 54…
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Santillan ‘ready’ to regain OPBF crown
There was one thing on the mind of Rev “Gentle Giant” Santillan after he lost his Oriental and Pacific Boxing Federation welterweight title – reclaim the belt and punish his tormentor. In…
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Bautista to fight Colombian ‘hitman’ in Pacquiao undercard
The dotted lines have been signed for Rey “Boom-Boom” Bautista to fight a Colombia heavy hitter in his first fight in mainland US. Bautista, the 19-year-old WBO Asia-Pacific bantamweight champion from Candijay,…
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Batawang to fight Suelo next month
World Boxing Association (WBA) Pan-African light-flyweight champion Bert Batawang and New Generation ALA Boy Ceasar Amonsot display their wares as they headline another Sammy G. Gello-ani double-header card on Sept. 3 at…
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Cebu, Mandaue to vie in Hawaii Int’l. Games
Cebuano athletes get a chance to compete in another multi-nation meet when they join the Hawaii International Youth Goodwill Games next year. This after the Cebu City Sports Commission and Mandaue City…
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Bautista to fight in Pacquiao card
Rey “Boom-Boom” Bautista pulled out from fighting in the main event of the James Grunsky Promotions and Stockton Ports card to fight in an eight-rounder undercard for a big time Top Rank…
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Pacquiao stirs Cebu for a day
Manny Pacquiao’s visit to Cebu was an eventful affair, far from the planned low-profile stop the boxing icon’s host had wanted. Cebuano fans trooped and mobbed the boxing superstar upon his arrival…
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Roach lets Pacquiao train in Cebu gym before leaving for Wild Card
Top-tie trainer Freddie Roach allowed his ward Manny Pacquiao to stay a full week to train at the RWS Gym in Punta Princesa, Cebu City starting today. Pacquiao, who will fly in…
