Emmanuel B. Villaruel
505 articles · PhilBoxing.com
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Bayless to referee Pacquiao-Morales rematch
Veteran referee Kenny Bayless has been named as the third man on the ring in the highly anticipated rematch between Manny Pacquiao and Erik Morales billed as "The Battle" on January 21…
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The Boxing Times predicts Pacquiao to prevail over Morales
The Boxing Times, a popular boxing website, tabbed Filipino ring icon Manny Pacquiao to prevail over Mexican Erik Morales in their blockbuster rematch billed as "The Battle" on January 21 at the…
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Abapo KOs Marzan anew to retain RP jr welter title
ALA Boy Bart Abapo created his own fireworks just in time for New Year's Day as he knocked out Cagayan de Oro City's Rex Marzan in the sixth round to retain his…
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Bautista hopes to end year 2005 with a bang
Still in cloud nine for his successful debut in the US mainland a spectacular defense of his title, ALA ring phenomenon Rey "Boom Boom" Bautista hopes to cap what has been a…
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Gorres, Amonsot set for Las Vegas fights
In a showdown that will surely add fuel to the already scathing Filipino-Mexican rivarly, Guilty Promotions has initially tabbed two Mexican fighters as probable opponents for ALA Boxing Club standouts Z "The…
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Winning is losing: In ‘Battle of Gloves’ as Morales uses Cleto Reyes brand
Filipino sports hero Manny "The Destroyer" Pacquiao somewhat scored an early victory over his Mexican rival Erik "El Terible" Morales after reports came about that Morales is now using Cleto Reyes gloves.…
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Abapo to risk RP title vs. Marzan in Talibon
ALA Boy Bart Abapo seeks to create fireworks in the ring two days before New Year's Day as he is set to defend his RP super lightweight crown against erstwhile title-holder Rex…
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Pacquiao-Morales bout among WBC nominees for ‘Fight of the Year’
The epic 12-round contest between Filipino ring icon Manny Pacquiao and Mexican star Erik Morales has been nominated by the World Boxing Council (WBC) Board of Governors as one of its strong…
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Jaca to battle Mexican in Pacquiao undercard
Another Filipino earns a shot at bigtime boxing as the Cebu-honed Jimrex "The Executioner" Jaca has been booked to fight in the undercard of the hotly-anticipated rematch between Manny Pacquiao and Erik…
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Mayol vows to diffuse ‘Explosivo’
Cebuano power-hitter Rodel "Batang Mandaue" Mayol, the No.1 minimumweight contender of the World Boxing Council and the World Boxing Organization, expressed confidence of beating Mexican Lorenjo "Explosivo" Trejo when they clash in…
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Suico to risk OPBF crown Feb. 5
Cebuano hard-puncher Randy "Kumong Bato" Suico will defend his Oriental and Pacific Boxing Federation (OPBF) super featherweight title against one-time world challenger Ryuhei Sugita of Japan on February 5, 2006 in Nagoya,…
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Jaca TKOs Duran to grab RP crown
Jimrex Jaca of RWS Stable stopped former OPBF featherweight champion Samuel Duran in the second round to capture the RP jr lightweight title in the other night's "Handog Para sa Birthday ni…
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Boholano fighters nearly sweep foes in Tagbilaran card
The Boholano boxers nearly completed a sweep in the highly successful "Bakbakan sa Tagbilaran" card witnessed by an estimated crowd of 25,000 that turned the Carlos P. Garcia Sports Complex in Tagbilaran…
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Tu?acao wins OPBF title
Malcolm Tu?acao's bid to regain lost glory took off on higher grounds after the former Cebuano WBC flyweight champion dethroned Kumarnthong Por Pluemkamol of Thailand via lopsided unanimous decision to come out…
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Glorious night for Boholanos: Bautista and Amonsot knock out foes in historic “Binakbakay sa Tagbilaran” card
In a brilliant performance that will surely be engraved in the hearts of the Boholanos, Bohol's prized boxer Rey "Boom Boom" Bautista knocked out Tanzanian challenger Obote "The Thunder" Ameme in the…
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Boom Boom fever hits Boholanos
TAGBILARAN CITY–Rey "Boom Boom" Bautista has stirred up excitement and enthusiasm among Boholanos as he takes center stage in what is considered the biggest and grandest boxing show so far in the…
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Morales not impressed with Pacquiao’s power
Mexican superstar Erik Morales revealed he learned a very important thing during his first fight with Manny Pacquiao and that is the Filipino sports hero doesn't have the kind of punch to…
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Stein promotions ‘Binukbukay sa Carcar’: Bardon destroys Mandahinog in 3
True to his word, RP ranked No.2 flyweight Jojo Bardon of RWS Stable floored Bukidnon's Rolly Mandahinog three times enroute to a masterful third round TKO win in the main event of…
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Pacquiao and Morales meet in Las Vegas, kick off promotional tour
Filipino sports hero Manny Pacquiao and Mexican star Erik Morales met in Las Vegas yesterday, formally kicking off their multiple city tour to drum up their hotly-anticipated return bout on January 21,…
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Stein Promotions unveils maiden boxing card today
Stein Global Sports and Entertainment Promotions Inc. launches its maiden promotion today with the holding of the "Binukbukay sa Carcar" fight card starting at 7:30 pm at the Carcar Sports Complex. The…