Mar

Johnriel Casimero to defend title against Mauricio Fuentes on May 3

IBF junior flyweight titleholder Johnriel Casimero will make a mandatory defense against Colombia’s Mauricio Fuentes on May 3 at the Waterfront Hotel in Cebu City, Philippines.

Mar

Hector Velazquez makes weight for Michael Farenas on fourth try

by Ryan Songalia

Filipino junior lightweight standout Farenas and grizzled Mexican veteran Hector Velazquez will face off in a 10-round main event of the second venture of MAG Pacman Promotions tonight at the Filoil Flying V Arena in San Juan, Philippines.

Mar

Servania stops Munoz in 12, eyes Montiel or Darchinyan next

by Ryan Songalia

Undefeated Filipino prospect Genesis Servania was too young and active for former two-time WBA junior bantamweight titleholder Alexander Munoz who was stopped in the 12th round of their featherweight bout in Pasay City, Philippines, on Friday.

Jan

Casimero to defend against Fuentes March 29 in Philippines

by Ryan Songalia

Johnriel Casimero will make the fourth defense of his 108-pound title on March 29 against Mauricio Fuentes. Casimero’s U.S.-based handler Nathan Lewkowicz confirmed that the mandatory title defense will take place in the Philippines.

Nov

Pacquiao undercard bout is Dela Torre’s big shot

by Ryan Songalia

Filipino junior lightweight prospect Harmonito Dela Torre will experience a dream come true when he fights on Manny Pacquiao’s undercard on Nov. 23. He hopes to turn that opportunity into stardom of his own.

Oct

Nietes, Sabillo defend titles on Nov. 30 in Manila

by Ryan Songalia

WBO junior flyweight titleholder Donnie Nietes and WBO 105-pound titleholder Merlito Sabillo will make their next title defenses at home on Nov. 30, when they face separate opponents at the Araneta Coliseum in Manila, Philippines.

Oct

Roach takes charge of Pacquiao camp in GenSan

by Ryan Songalia

After training Miguel Cotto for last Saturday’s Delvin Rodriguez fight, Freddie Roach arrived to Manny Pacquiao’s gym in General Santos City, Philippines, on Thursday. Roach, who brought two sparring partners with him, will take over the final six weeks of Pacquiao’s camp for the Nov. 24 bout with Brandon Rios.

Jun

Dapudong calls on Philippine vice president

by Ryan Songalia

The career of Edrin Dapudong has been a rollercoaster through 34 pro fights, but it appears to be on an upswing following his highlight reel-worthy first-round knockout of Gideon Buthelezi in South Africa last week.

Jun

Maraon’s healed hands aim to punch ticket to title shot

by Ryan Songalia

Jundy Maraon will climb into the ring for only the second time in four years when he faces fellow unbeaten bantamweight Juan Carlos Payano in the main event of this week’s Friday Night Fights on ESPN2. The scheduled 12-round bout is billed as a WBA title eliminator.

May

Sabillo-Estrada title bout may usher in casino era for Philippines boxing

by Ryan Songalia

The July 6 WBO strawweight title bout between Filipino beltholder Merlito Sabillo and Colombia’s Jorle Estrada on July 6 at the newly-constructed Solaire Resort and Casino in Manila may usher in a casino boxing era in the Philippines.