Jason Pagara’s tough road back to contention runs through Japan
MANILA, Philippines - After his disappointing draw against a late replacement last month, Jason Pagara will be in tough once...
read moreIBF orders Milan Melindo-Hekkie Budler rematch over cut complaint
Due to how IBF 108-pound titlist Milan Melindo’s corner handled a cut during his defense against Hekkie Budler, the organization has ordered a rematch.
read moreLuis Nery will stay busy with non-title fight against Arthur Villanueva
Luis Nery will keep busy with a non-title fight against Arthur Villanueva on Nov. 4 in Tijuana, Mexico, while the WBC decides what to do about the results of his post-fight drug test.
read moreMilan Melindo’s late heroics earn split nod over Hekkie Budler
CEBU CITY, Philippines - Milan Melindo needed something dramatic to happen in the final two rounds of his fight against...
read moreMilan Melindo warns Hekkie Budler: ‘You’ve never faced anyone like me’
IBF junior flyweight titleholder Milan Melindo warns Hekkie Budler (whom he faces on Saturday) that he’s unlike any opponent Budler’s faced before.
read moreHekkie Budler to face Milan Melindo for 108-pound title on Saturday
On Saturday, former WBA strawweight titlist Hekkie Budler will face IBF junior flyweight titlist Milan Melindo in the latter’s hometown of Cebu City.
read moreJohnriel Casimero vs. Jonas Sultan: Making the case for all-Filipino fights
This weekend’s bout between Johnriel Casimero and Jonas Sultan looks to help to diminish the notion of all-Filipino bouts, by and large, as a taboo notion.
read moreCasimero to face Sultan, winner to be no. 1 contender for Ancajas
Two-division beltholder Johnriel Casimero and upcoming prospect Jonas Sultan will meet in a 115-pound title elimination bout on September 16 in the Philippines.
read moreMilan Melindo will face Hekkie Budler in first 108-pound title defense
On September 16, IBF junior flyweight titlist MIlan Melindo will make his first defense against former strawweight beltholder Hekkie Budler.
read moreMilan Melindo went from lost cause to champion
Milan Melindo had failed in two title shots and appeared to be losing his fire, but rededicated himself and it paid off big time with a knockout of Akira Yaegashi in Japan.
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