Emmanuel B. Villaruel
505 articles · PhilBoxing.com
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Mayol fails anew in world title bid Knocked out by Solis in round 8
Cebuano fighter Rodel “Batang Mandaue” Mayol faltered for the second time in his world championship quest after he was knocked out in the eighth round by Mexican Ulises Solis, who retained his…
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As Promised by Tagbilaran Mayor Dan Neri Lim: AMONSOT GETS JOB AT CITY HALL
Life is indeed kind for Czar Amonsot. After being advised by doctors to rest for six months up to one year to completely heal his head injury, Amonsot immediately find solace in…
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Amonsot: ‘I beat myself’
Boholano ring icon Czar Amonsot took his defeat in quiet dignity and gave no excuses in his loss to Australian Michael Katsidis in their brutal war two weeks ago saying that no…
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DUE TO EYE PROBLEM: Z Gorres out of World Cup
As Boholano boxer Czar Amonsot heads back home today, another disheartening news struck the fabled ALA Boxing Gym. ALA big boss Antonio “Bidoy” L. Aldeguer informed The Freeman yesterday that one of…
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Petition to investigate
A deluge of boxing fans here and in the United States have thrown their support to the online petition initiated by boxingconfidential.com assistant editor Richard Lois requesting the Nevada State Athletic Commission…
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Amonsot in fight of his life vs. unbeaten Aussie champ
The moment of truth beckons for Boholano ring icon Czar Amonsot today as he challenges the undefeated Australian knockout artist Michael Katsidis for the World Boxing Organization (WBO) interim lightweight crown at…
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ALA Boy Nietes also enjoys triple seven magic
In the Queen City of the South, the Cebuanos were not spared by the luck that the triple seven date brings with ALA Boxing Gym mainstay Donnie “The Snakeman” Nietes retaining his…
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RP now has 2 legitimate world boxing champions
For Las Vegas gamblers, the triple seven is a lucky number on casino slot machines and the blackjack table. For the religious, God needed seven days to create the World, the Jewish…
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WHO WILL DELIVER?<br>Six Filipino boxers to fight for world titles in one-month span
Although replete with ring talents and promising title contenders, the Philippines is left without a world boxing champion since Manny Pacquiao voluntarily abdicated his IBF super featherweight throne in 2003. For four…
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Amonsot out to regain lost glory
He once wallowed in the mud embarrassment and was subjected to harsh criticisms because of his shocking first round knockout defeat to Indonesian Simson Butar Butar right before the very eyes of…
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Apol Suico topbills Masbate boxing card
Super bantamweight contender Apol Suico of RWS Stable aims to bounce back from the first defeat of his career when he takes on veteran slugger Jerry Manganip of Butuan City in a…
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Amonsot gets golden opportunity
In what is by far the biggest break in his budding career, the resurgent Boholano ring star Czar Amonsot will challenge reigning World Boxing Organization (WBO) lightweight champion Michael “Rocky” Katsidis in…
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Pacman aching to avenge brother’s defeat
Filipino ring superstar Manny Pacquiao expressed his desire to fight next WBC No.3 super featherweight contender Humberto Soto with hopes of avenging the brutal defeat suffered by his younger brother Bobby at…
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Aldeguer: World Cup in RP not feasible
Unless a major corporate backer will come in to cover up the high cost of promotion, ALA Boxing Gym top honcho Antonio “Bidoy” L. Aldeguer believes that the World Cup of Boxing…
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ALA Boys Allanic, Otik gun for WBO regional titles today in Korea
ALA Boys Robert Allanic and Fernando Otik will both shoot for World Boxing Organization (WBO) regional belts against Korean foes today at the Shinheung University Gym in Uijeongbu City, Seoul, South Korea.…
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GELLO-ANI: WORLD CUP HOSTING A BIG CHALLENGE FOR CEBUANOS
CEBU CITY -- Hosting the prestigious World Cup of Boxing here in the Queen City of the South is a very big challenge for the Cebuanos and that well-known international promoter Sammy…
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Edito Villamor Proud of Visayan Language<br>And Proves that He Too is World-Class Trainer
Prior to Bautista's WBO super bantamweight elimination bout against Sergio Manuel Medina of Argentina last Sunday, Villamor said a representative from HBO who is well-versed in Tagalog while he works on Boom…
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MAYOL ASKS GAB TO NULLIFY CONTRACT WITH JAPANESE
One-time world challenger and former OPBF minimumweight champion Rodel Mayol has sought the assistance of the Games and Amusements Board (GAB) to nullify his contract with his estranged Japanese manager Yasuo "Machang"…
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Pacman and Salud Differ on Oscar-Floyd Outcome
Pacquiao (R) gestures as Wakee listens. Pac made a quick trip to Cebu yesterday. Filipino ring superstar Manny Pacquiao and his confidant Rex "Wakee" Salud offered contrasting opinions with regards to the…
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ALA BOXING GROUP TIES UP WITH SOUTH KOREA’S BOXING PLAZA
CEBU CITY --- In what could be another big boost to the Cebu boxing fraternity, Team ALA has entered into a business tie-up with South Korea's prestigious Boxing Plaza - a partnership…
