Joseph Sumabong loses to Goki Kobayashi in Japan

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Boholano boxer Joseph “The Hunter” Sumabong failed to take home the World Boxing Organization (WBO) Asia Pacific minimumweight title after losing to Goki Kobayashi in Osaka, Japan, last Sunday, June 23. Sumabong of Black Snake Boxing Gym in Tagbilaran City lost to Kobayashi who is the title’s defending champion by unanimous

ZIP Sanman prospects shine in Jerusalem-Castillo undercard

cebudailynews.inquirer.net - 23/Sep 19:26

CEBU CITY, Philippines — It wasn’t just the reigning World Boxing Council (WBC) world minimumweight champion Melvin “Gringo”...

Fiji beat Japan to lift Pacific Nations Cup

rnz.co.nz - 21/Sep 19:27

Fiji secured a seventh Pacific Nations Cup title with a 41-17 victory over Japan in the final in Osaka.

Cataraja stunned by removal from WBO rankings, considers retirement

cebudailynews.inquirer.net - 19:32

CEBU CITY, Philippines— Cebuano boxing prospect Kevin Jake “KJ” Cataraja of the ZIP Sanman Boxing Team is reeling after his unexpected...

Jerusalem triumphant title defense: Domingo shares tough journey

cebudailynews.inquirer.net - 26/Sep 16:30

CEBU CITY, Philippines – Veteran boxing trainer Michael Domingo lauded his protégé, Melvin “Gringo” Jerusalem, for delivering an...

Jerusalem and Castillo show mutual respect, promise a great world title bout

cebudailynews.inquirer.net - 17/Sep 20:18

CEBU CITY, Philippines— The reigning World Boxing Council (WBC) minimumweight champion, Melvin “Gringo” Jerusalem, and his challenger,...

Jerusalem and Castillo show mutual respect, promise a great world title bout

cebudailynews.inquirer.net - 17/Sep 20:18

CEBU CITY, Philippines— The reigning World Boxing Council (WBC) minimumweight champion, Melvin “Gringo” Jerusalem, and his challenger,...

Melvin’s next defense in Japan?

philstar.com - 24/Sep 16:00

WBC minimumweight champion Melvin Jerusalem took care of business in retaining the 105-pound crown on his first defense against previously unbeaten...