Thursday, 30 July 2026 · Philippines
News

Barcelona, De la Cruz in PBF Championship Bouts

Promoter Leonil Lazarito of Leolet Sports Promotion has announced a twinbill for the Philippine Boxing Federation titles on February 16 at the air-conditioned Gusa Sports Complex in Cagayan De Oro City.

Former RP superfly champ Eric Barcelona takes on ex-RP flyweight champ Federico Catubay for the vacant PBF bantamweight title in the 10-round main event.

In the co-feature, ex-WBC International minimumweight titlist Armand De la Cruz battles the battle-tested Fabio Marfa in a 10-round shootout for the PBF minimumweight crown.

A special attraction pits Japanese amputee boxer Naozumi Tsuchiyama against Harry Kahapon in a 4-round scrap.

The rest of the card pits Jake Verano against Joel De la Cruz (10 rds); Jurlan Ceniza against Romnick Rapista (6 rds); Eusebio Baluarte against Ronald Balangyaw (4 rds); Joefrey Mara-Mara versus Marext Alta (4 rds); Edwin Ramuga versus Freddie Pacot; and Renan Branzuela against Richie Hallasgo (4 rds).

Female and amateur bouts precede the professional fights.

Comments

Share your thoughts on the above article by Salven L. Lagumbay.

Read our community comment guidelines here