Emmanuel B. Villaruel
505 articles · PhilBoxing.com
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Gorres sets sights on OPBF title shot
ALA Stable prodigy Z “The Dream” Gorres has all the needed motivation in his mind why he should get rid of former PABA light flyweight champion Deeden Kengkarun of Thailand when they…
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Amonsot crushes Cabillo
Philippine Boxing Federation featherweight champion Caesar Amonsot further fanned the festive mood of his paisanos (townmates) as he scored a fantastic first round knockout of Ramil Cabillo in the main attraction of…
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December rematch likely
A December rematch looms bright in the horizon if Filipino ring icon Manny Pacquiao and Mexican star Erik Morales will emerge victorious in their forthcoming bouts. The two colorful and devastating fighters…
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Pacquiao and Morales to fight on same card?
Revered American ring strategist Freddie Roach said that there’s a possibility that his ward, Filipino ring star Manny “The Destroyer” Pacquiao, and the latter’s tormentor, Mexican star Erik Morales, will be fighting…
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Pacquiao a free agent
The wheels of justice has grinded exceedingly fast in favor of Filipino ring star Manny Pacquiao. This as in less than two weeks, the landmark $33 million suit filed by Pacquiao against…
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Gejon falters in title bid
Cebuano ring gladiator Elmer Gejon faltered in his quest to seize the vacant World Boxing Council (WBC) International minimumweight title after losing to rising South African star Tshepo Lefele via a highly…
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Elmer Gejon vies for WBC Int’l title in South Africa today
Cebuano ringster Elmer Gejon of RWS Stable will take up what is by far the biggest fight in his career as he battles South African star Tshepo Lefele today in a 12-round…
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Aldeguer welcomes Koncz to ALA Boxing Club family
Enamored by his sincerity and enthusiasm to help promising Filipino fighters fight in the United States, Cebu boxing patron Antonio “Bidoy” L. Aldeguer announced that he has accepted the proposal of American…
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Bautista conquers Bolanos
WBO Asia-Pacific bantamweight champion Rey “Boom Boom” Bautista hurdled his first acid test against a Mexican fighter with finesse, forcing the very game Gilberto Bolanos into retirement at the start of the…
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Stonewall Stable releases Mayol
In a poignant mix of feelings, Josephine “Joy” Ouano of Stonewall Boxing Gym and Promotions announced yesterday that they released their most prized possession - reigning Oriental and Pacific Boxing Federation minimumweight…
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Janiola headlines Independence Day slugfest in Liloan tonight
IBF No. 4 jr flyweight contender Wyndel “Braveheart” Janiola of Stonewall Boxing Gym tries to shake off some rust coming from a nine-month hiatus when he takes on Zamboanga City’s Ricky Escaner…
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Epic battle erupts tonite
Some of the country’s top boxing scholars tipped WBO Asia-Pacific bantamweight champion Rey “Boom Boom” Bautista as the heir apparent to Filipino ring icon Manny Pacquiao. Pacquiao galvanized his road to greatness…
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Tu?acao denies internet report
Former World Boxing Council flyweight champion Malcolm “Eagle Eye” Tu?acao denied an internet report claiming that he is set to challenge defending champion Luis Alberto Perez of Nicaragua for the latter’s International…
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Bolanos, Bautista both predict wins
In confident mood, Mexican power-hitter Gilberto Bolanos yesterday declared his readiness to trade bombs with World Boxing Organization Asia-Pacific bantamweight champion Rey “Boom Boom” Bautista in a non-title bout scheduled for 10…
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MANNY PACQUIAO VS. MURAD MUHAMMAD: NY Court grants speedy trial
In what seems to be a huge victory for Team Pacquiao, New York federal judge Loretta Preska has ordered for a speedy trial of the US$33 million lawsuit filed by Filipino ring…
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Pe?alosa experiences most embarrassing moment in his career
Former World Boxing Council super flyweight champion Gerry Pe?alosa showed up for the weigh in of a boxing promotion he is scheduled to see action in the United States only to experience…
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“EL GRAN COMBATE:” A night of firsts
In a two-decade span of SGG Sports Promotions in Cebu with over a hundred boxing shows - none seems to equal the hype and magnetism of the forthcoming epic battle between reigning…
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Jaca draws Japan fight
Former Oriental and Pacific Boxing Federation (OPBF) super bantamweight champion Jimrex Jaca (23-1-1, 9KOs) fought to a majority draw against ex-Japanese titlist Kinji Amano (22-8-5, 12KOs) in their very entertaining fight the…
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Peden: I’m ready to fight Pacquiao
International Boxing Federation super featherweight champion Robbie “Bomber” Peden of Australia said he is looking forward to a big fight against Filipino ring star Manny “The Destroyer” Pacquiao. Peden came up with…
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Roach says Pacquiao to fight Peden in Sept.
Filipino ring icon Manny “The Destroyer” Pacquiao may next challenge reigning International Boxing Federation super featherweight champion Robbie “Bomber” Peden of Australia in a 12-round title bout this September at a still…
