Dec

Tanaka weathers knockdown, stops Saludar in six to retain title

WBO strawweight titleholder Kosei Tanaka overcame a fifth-round knockdown to stop Filipino challenger Vic Saludar in Round 6 on New Year’s Eve in Japan.

Feb

Jason Pagara, Arthur Villanueva, Genesis Servania win in Philippines

by Ryan Songalia

Filipino junior welterweight Jason Pagara capped the “Pinoy Pride 29” card at the University of Southeastern Philippines Gym with a second-round blowout win over Cesar Chavez.

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

Genesis Servania-Alexander Munoz set for March 1

by Ryan Songalia

Unbeaten junior featherweight prospect Genesis Servania will face his most accomplished opponent yet when he faces former two-time WBA junior bantamweight titleholder Alexander Munoz on March 1 at Solaire Resort in Pasay City, Philippines.

May

Pagara decisions Herrera, but is he star material?

by Ryan Songalia

Junior welterweight Jason Pagara scored a unanimous decision over Aaron Herrera on Saturday at the Waterfront Hotel in Cebu City, Philippines. The 24-year-old is popular and clearly the best 140-pounder in the Philippines, but he’s limited in terms of talent and technique.

May

Servania: First Cebu, then Macau

by Ryan Songalia

Genesis Servania has helped care for his family with the purses from his first 19 pro bouts. The 21-year-old junior featherweight prospect will continue to do so with fights on Saturday and in July when he travels to Macau to be a part of a major boxing card.

Aug

Servania fights for family as well as career

by Ryan Songalia

Nothing sticks out about Filipino junior featherweight prospect Genesis Servania’s athletic ability, but the just-turned 21 year old fights with poise and purpose having come from very poor family, which he helps support.