Lemuel P. Maglinte
90 articles · The Philippine Star
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?Battle in Bohol? tonight
TAGBILARAN CITY, Philippines ? ALA Boxing Gym stalwart Mark "Magnifico" Magsayo (16-0, 12KOs) will try to hurdle one major obstacle in his road towards a world title shot as he defends his…
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Payao to defend Phl bantam crown vs ALA?s Yu
CEBU, Philippines ? Jared ?Iron Chin? Payao (15-1, 9KOs) of the Omega Boxing Gym has vowed to put on a show when he defends his Philippine bantamweight title against Raul 'Vulcan' Yu…
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Tepora, Araneta in biggest fights
CEBU, Philippines - Omega Boxing Gym?s unbeaten prospects Jhack ?El Kapitan? Tepora and Christian ?The Bomb? Araneta takes on the biggest fights of their careers against Indonesian foes as they headline the?Who?s…
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Payao snares Philippine bantam title
CEBU, Philippines - Jhaleel ?Cebuano Disaster? Payao of the Omega Boxing Gym captured the Philippine bantamweight title with a clinical unanimous decision victory over Jason Tinampay in the main event of Omega…
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Melindo, ?Prince? Albert on a mission
CEBU, Philippines - ALA Gym stalwarts Milan ?El Metodico? Melindo and ?Prince? Albert Pagara are both out to make a statement that all is not lost with regards to their world title…
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Tepora vows to put on a show in first defense
CEBU, Philippines - The undefeated Omega Boxing Gym stalwart Jhack ?The Golden Boy? Tepora (17-0, 12KOs) promised to make an impression when the defends his WBO Asia Pacific Youth super bantamweight title…
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After Mexican and Indons, Cataraja to be tested against Thai warrior
CEBU, Philippines - Former amateur standout Kevin Jake 'KJ' Cataraja still has a long way to go in his quest for boxing stardom but this early he has already set a goal…
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In time of ?El Ni?o?, Jason Pagara in hot pursuit of world title dreams
CEBU, Philippines - Light welterweight contender Jason 'El Ni?o' Pagara of Cebu's fabled ALA Boxing Gym said he has a come a long way in the sport he loves most and that…
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?Stars of the Future? hope to shine tonight
CEBU, Philippines - WBO Intercontinental super bantamweight champion ?Prince? Albert Pagara (25-0, 18KOs) braces for an all-out war as he faces Nicaraguan Yesner "Cuajadita" Talavera (15-3, 4KOs) in the main event of…
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Pagara, Magsayo seek KO wins in crucial fights
CEBU, Philippines - Faced with a tough challenge, undefeated ALA Boxing Gym prospect ?Prince? Albert Pagara is (25-0, 18KOs) is hard-pressed to make an impression so as not to jeopardize the brighter…
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Who’s next? pro-boxing series launched
CEBU, Philippines - Buoyed by its ardent desire to develop future Filipino ring stars, the Omega Pro Sports International formally launched its ?Who?s next? Pro-boxing series? that features a new generation of…
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‘Do-or-die’ for ALA pugs ‘Stars of the Future’ hard-pressed to win in Pinoy Pride 35
CEBU, Philippines - They are ballyhoed as the future stars of Philippine boxing. In fact, the 35th installment of the highly-successful Pinoy Pride series is named after them. But along with that…
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Santisima destroys Nardo in Balamban boxing
CEBU, Philippines - Geo ?Santino? Santisima (8-2, 7KOs) of ALA Boxing Gym decimated a more experienced Jerry Nardo (21-9, 11KOs) in second round during the main event of the 1st Mayor Ace…
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?Back with a Vengeance?
CEBU, Philippines- After failing in their respetive world title bids, Milan 'El Metodico' Melindo, 'King' Arthur Villanueva and Rocky 'Road Warrior' Fuentes hope to regain lost pride and glamour as they headline…
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Magsayo ready for war in Pinoy Pride 31
CEBU, Philippines - Unbeaten featherweight prospect Mark 'Magnifico' Magsayo (10-0, 8KOs) wants to win via knockout to capture his first ever regional championship against the more experienced Mexican Rafael ?Guerrito? Reyes (16-4,…
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Confident Nietes out to deliver KO victory
CEBU, Philippines ? Already in top shape entering the final phase of his training camp, WBO light flyweight champion Donnie 'Ahas' Nietes (35-1, 21KOs) is primed and ready to defend his title…
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Casimero hits peak form
CEBU, Philippines ? Former Filipino world champion Johnriel ?Quadro Alas? Casimero (21-2, 13KOs) has reach optimum fighting form two weeks ahead of his IBF flyweight title showdown fight against defending Thai champion…
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Marvin Sonsona battles American fighter on June 6
CEBU, Philippines ? Former WBO super flyweight champion Marvin ?Marvelous? Sonsona (19-1-1, 15KOs) hopes to inch closer to another world title shot when he battles American Jonathan ?Lil Thunder? Arellano (15-5, 3KOs)…
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Gumban to defend title in ALA-Cobra boxing
CEBU, Philippines ? ALA Boxing Gym mainstay Melvin 'Top Gun' Gumban (19-0, 10KOs) will put his Philippine super flyweight title on the line against former regional champion Rene 'Commander' Dacquel (13-4, 5KOs)…
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Parra vows to end Nietes? reign
PARA?AQUE CITY, Philippines ? They considered themselves lucky for being able to fight against two of the big names in Philippine boxing, but Gilberto 'Parrita' Parra of Mexico and William Prado of…