Charly Suarez

Charly Suarez

King's Warrior

Super Featherweight, 130 lbs (59 kg)

Age :

34


Height :

168

cm


Stance :

Orthodox


Region :

San Isidro, Davao del Norte


Country :

Philippines


Record : PRO DEBUT


Record :

15

Wins

(

9

KO)

/

0

Loss

/

0

Draws

The freakishly talented Charly Suarez makes his international debut here, and with an IBF title against Indonesia’s number one fighter just to add more spice.

But why would we expect any less from a man who is very definitely the best technical boxer that the Philippines has ever produced.

Suarez has racked up 15 wins at home at breakneck speed, and has perhaps lost 2 rounds in the process. He finished every bout unscathed and with a smile, suggesting it is all easy work for him. To add merit to this, Suarez certainly hasn’t had it easy, meeting guys like JonJon Estrada, Tomjune Mangubat, Delmar Pellio, Mark John Yap and Carlo Magali along the way. These are high skilled veterans that have a commonality – they punch with hurtful intent, yet Suarez has breezed through as if he is in a training session, picking up WBA and national titles into the bargain.

Charly Suarez moves on to another significant opponent here, Indonesia’s best fighter Defry Palulu.

This is a guy that Suarez was meant to fight in early 2020 for the WBC title, and it was a fight that the Indonesian was favoured to win. However the match was canceled due to the pandemic, and thankfully, these two great fighters get to meet in Vietnam for the IBF Asia belt.

In spite of Suarez’s amazing success as a pro, many of his countrymen doubt his ability to impact at world level. They cite his age and lack of power as the main impediments. But those close to the camp disagree!

This may interest some.

The Suarez team maintain he has lots of power, and that he had no intent on hurting his own countrymen. His Objective at home was to get valuable rounds and build a petrol tank for bigger fights abroad. Mission accomplished !

He says there will be absolutely no mercy shown to any foreign rivals, and if there is a knockout to be had, you’re going to see it in high definition !

  • 2019 South East Asia Games Gold Medal
  • 2016 Rio Olympian
  • 2014 Asian Games Silver medal
  • Sea Games Gold medal 2009, 2011, 2013, 2019

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YAP : "I'M GOING TO ASK HARD QUESTIONS !!"
May 14, 2025

YAP : "I'M GOING TO ASK HARD QUESTIONS !!"

Mark John Yap, pictured steep in the mountains of Cagayan de Oro earlier today, seems as EVERGREEN as his surrounds !
The "Journey Man" heads off to Cebu this afternoon, in readiness for tomorrow's weigh in for the Omega show this coming Friday.

"I feel very good, I haven't been doing much boxing, but running has kept me fit."
Yap is resuming from a loss in Surigao to unbeaten prospect Jerald Into, a hell fight that tortured both boxers to the point of failure.
Into has since jumped in weight class to 140lb, and was dominant in winning at the WBC tournament in Saudi Arabia. 

"That fight was very hard. Jerald is a good boxer and above my weight class, but I was confident in my ability to win. But he was stronger than I expected, and my team didn't see that he had collapsed on his stool. So maybe if we saw that, the result is different, but I also felt ready to die "
quipped Yap. 

About his upcoming bout with rising star Alexander Fredrikkson, Yap is equal parts excited and very relaxed.

"This was the boy I was meant to fight earlier this year, but GAB canceled. Thankfully we have another chance.
This is a good boxer, and I can see he has two knockouts in two fights. He has a lot of wins to come. But not on Friday ! 
Professional boxing is a hard game, and very different to the amateurs that he comes from.

It takes time to learn the tricks. 
On Friday, we will get to see if Fredrikkson can be a good boxer when I am landing shots on him.

This will be his exam - and I will ask him hard questions. 
Some I know for sure, he won't be able to answer !"
EYES WIDE SHUT
May 13, 2025

EYES WIDE SHUT

MAYBE HIS EYES WERE CLOSED AT THE TIME !
Referees are required to make quick judgments, often in unfortunate situations where their vision is obscured. And it's fair to assume at World Title level, we are seeing the absolute elite in referees and judges to officiate these big fights.

Many tendered that referee Edward Collantes was perhaps not in a position to adjudicate the cause of the Navarrete cut, and in the absence of obvious proof of a punch, defaulted to safer ground and declared a headbutt.
Seems reasonable !!

But in this picture, we see compelling evidence that the besieged Collantes had a perfect view.

He's right there in front think "Aargh - that's gotta hurt Vaquero ! C'mon man, pick up your game - this Suarez kid is punching holes in you now !"
This call by Edward Collantes is definitely just too hard to explain !!

On June 2nd, hopefully the California commission will make reparations to a joint mess created by both Edward Collantes and themselves. 
In the meantime, reacquaint yourselves with the rules pertaining to accidental headbutts and the referees role in declaring :

The Unified Rules of Boxing don't explicitly state what a referee should do if they can't see the cause of a cut due to n vision. However, according to the rules regarding accidental fouls.

Accidental Fouls: If an accidental foul causes an injury severe enough for the referee to stop the bout, the outcome depends on the number of rounds completed.

Before 4 Rounds: No decision is rendered, resulting in a "No Decision".
  
After 4 Rounds: The bout goes to a Technical Decision, with the winner determined by the scorecards.

In cases where a headbutt is involved, the referee's judgment plays a crucial role. While there's no specific passage detailing obscured vision, referees are expected to:

Determine Cause: Decide whether a cut was caused by a punch or a head collision.
Consult Ringside Physician: If necessary, consult with the physician to assess the injury.

Given the lack of specific guidance on obscured vision, referees likely rely on their experience and discretion to handle such situations.
SUAREZ : THE DAY AFTER THE WAR
May 12, 2025

SUAREZ : THE DAY AFTER THE WAR

Most guys aren't so fortunate to get out of the ring unscathed after a war with Emanuel Navarrete. 

Charly is looking bright as a button, and ready to go again !
He also had some interesting insights after yesterday's battle. 

Charly said that he fought a completely different style yesterday to his normal, with the objective of tiring and knocking out his opponent. 
He believed that even if he boxed and won every round, he would not get the judges' decisions.
He would need to KNOCKOUT Navarrete to win !

He also made these comments about the champion :

"He is a very strong and tough fighter. But his shots aren't as powerful as people think, and he never hurt me. 
His punch is different. It's like a strong push and it can put you off balance, and he is very good at splitting the guard. 
When I went backwards, I was trying to trick him to lean forward for my counter, but I lost balance sometimes because of his awkward pushing and punching. 

I was never worried about his power, but in rounds 6 and 7, his punch became a lot weaker. He was standing in bad position to get hit, and I hit him a lot more.

I respect him, he is a warrior, but I was just warming up and he was breathing hard and making mistakes. 

I know in my heart, he would not have finished the fight. "
REMATCH COMING UP
May 11, 2025

REMATCH COMING UP

ROBBERY TO BE DOWNGRADED: NO CONTEST ?

SAN DIEGO – The California State Athletic Commission is expected to convert Emanuel Navarrete’s controversial technical decision victory over Charly Suarez to a no-contest, BoxingScene learned Saturday night.

A cut at Navarrete’s left eyebrow in the sixth round had been ruled the result of an accidental clash of heads. The fight ended at the start of the eighth and was sent to the scorecards. In the hours after an immediate judgment was made to award Navarrete the WBO junior lightweight title fight victory at Pechanga Arena, a subsequent replay emerged showing the champion’s cut was caused by challenger Charly Suarez’s left-handed punch.

If that had been the final decision in the minutes after ringside physician Dr. Robert Ruelaz ruled the fight to be stopped, Suarez would have been declared the winner by technical knockout.

Instead, referee Edward Collantes immediately ruled that the clash of heads caused the cut, and video replay official Jack Reiss said there was no conclusive evidence from the initial scenes he reviewed to overturn that call.

“Our rules on replay say unless it’s undisputed, the referee’s call shall stand, and this was very disputable," Reiss told BoxingScene. “I had quite a few looks at it. But nothing up close. And nothing at the correct angle.”

However, the later footage revealed Suarez’s punch opened the cut, and that has convinced the California commission to adapt, and label the outcome a no-contest that will provoke a rematch ordered by the WBO.

Following Saturday night’s confusing events, both fighters provided divergent explanations.

While the Philippines’ Suarez insisted his punch opened Navarrete’s cut, the champion from Mexico maintained it was Suarez’s head that caused a cut “two layers deep” and forced the bout’s outcome to the scorecards, which were returned 77-76 (Lou Moret), 78-75 (Pat Russell), 77-76 (Fernando Villareal) in Navarrete’s favor.

“I felt it was a headbutt. I saw the review. It seems like a punch, but it exploded two layers of skin,” Navarrete said to reporters while standing as the winner. “I didn’t want it to end. I was fine to keep going. I felt like the best rounds were still to come. But the doctor stopped the fight.”

He agreed Suarez gave him a demanding bout, and said, “He would be a great opponent. He is a great opponent. So a rematch would be good.”

Suarez, who took an 18-0 record into the bout, said he feels a rematch is justified given the dispute over the way it was settled.

“I thought I had a chance to win the fight. I had five more rounds to try to win,” if the bout hadn’t been stopped, Suarez said.

The fight was a highly entertaining scrap that saw both men swing for the proverbial fences, with each rocked in various moments.

Suarez said it reminded him of countryman Manny Pacquiao’s epic brawls with Mexican warriors, including Juan Manuel Marquez, Erik Morales and Marco Antonio Barrera.

Suarez said he was saddened by the turn of events against him, but obeying the rulings instead of vehemently arguing with officials.

“I respect Navarrete because he’s a good boxer, and he’ll give me a chance to rematch after a fight that was entertaining,” Suarez said. “I’m sad, but I have the hope they will give me another chance. Maybe next time.”

Top Rank Vice President of Operations Carl Moretti immediately said after the bout that he would push for a rematch.

Navarrete had great difficulty making weight for the 130lbs title defense, but he said he didn’t feel weakened during the bout and he’ll decide during the two-month cut healing period if he’ll remain as champion or try again at lightweight after a title-fight loss at 135lbs last year.

“You saw the level of that fight and how it developed – in the seven rounds, I think we threw more punches than all of those fights [Canelo Alvarez-William Scull, Devin Haney-Jose Ramirez] last weekend,” Navarrete said. “I felt good. I felt competent. There were opponents you can say he made me look limited, but there were alternatives.

“Yes, there was pressure in making weight – 0.4 pounds with time against [me]. But the weight was made, I recovered, I felt good in there.

“The work we did in the fight is the work we planned.

“I’ll see what comes and make a decision,” on the rematch.

*Story courtesy of BoxingScene.
NAVARRETE MISSES THE WEIGHT!
May 10, 2025

NAVARRETE MISSES THE WEIGHT!

NAVARRETE MISSES WEIGHT!!!
It took 3 visits to the scales, and a very unhealthy looking Emanuel Navarrete was finally passed for tomorrow's WBO World Title bout in San Diego against Philippines' Charly Suarez. 

Navarrete, the current WBO junior lightweight champion, really struggled to make weight, initially missing the 130-pound limit by 0.4 pounds. 
He needed most of the two-hour allotted time to trim the remaining weight, finally dipping to 130 pounds after an anguished expression and a groan when he was told he was still 0.2 pounds overweight.

"It hurts for a day, and then it's better the next day," Navarrete said about the weight cut. 
Navarrete's matchmaker, Brad Goodman, noted that Navarrete might have chosen Suarez because he's a technical fighter with movement, which could pose problems for Navarrete. 
"The last guy I would’ve picked is Suarez, because he’s a right-handed Denys Berinchyk. He’s going to chase Suarez down. Suarez switches lefty to righty. And it’s been seen already that he has problems with movers."

Suarez, on the other hand, made weight easily on his first try at 129.9 pounds. 
"I will do my best. I've dreamed of this," Suarez said, raising his arms while on the scale. Suarez is treating this opportunity as a once-in-a-lifetime shot, knowing that there may never be another moment like this. 
"This fight is a big answered prayer for me because we trained for this fight and this is my shot. I've been looking for this fight since two years ago".

Suarez's trainer believes Navarrete is still a dangerous fighter despite being 1-1-1 in his last three bouts. 
"He's different from before. There's a lot of fights, a lot of sparring, so it's possible that he's changed his style and power," Suarez said about Navarrete .

The winner of this fight could set up a potential bout against Andres Cortes, with Goodman saying, "Navarrete is a real strong guy, and I expect him to assert that." 

Navarrete's victory would allow him to join countrymen Saul "Canelo" Alvarez and Rafael Espinoza in successful title defenses.

But perhaps Suarez is the final nail in the coffin that ensures this fight is one too many at 130-pound for the reigning champ Emanuel Navarrete.
"IT WILL BE EASY FOR HIM I BELIEVE"
May 9, 2025

"IT WILL BE EASY FOR HIM I BELIEVE"

Vietnam fight legend Nguyễn Văn Hải is predicting former opponent Charly Suarez to win the world title this Sunday against reigning champ Emanuel Navarrete. 

"It will be easy for him i believe - he will win.
Charly he is an all round fighter, and Navarrete has never been in the ring with his equal.

Charly is the devil in contemporary boxing !!
And I have experienced and learned many lessons first hand - so I know what he can do.

Charly is as fast as a squirrel. 
He strikes so quickly and often. 
His accuracy is quite amazing, and I have never suffered it in my career like I did with Charly. 

His opponents do not have enough time and space to work. 
It is very confusing.
And it feels like you can get tired without landing shots. He is very hard to hit, and very good at counter.
If you make mistake, you have to pay. He is the devil.

This will be the same experience for Emanuel Navarrete. He will have to pay too !

Charly Suarez will win.
"CHARLY WILL REALLY SURPRISE HIM !!"
May 9, 2025

"CHARLY WILL REALLY SURPRISE HIM !!"

The morning before weigh in for the most important fight of his life - and you wouldn't know it !
Charly Suarez looks hydrated and in amazing condition, and at 131lb is only just over his scheduled weight. 
It is hard to imagine opponent Emanuel Navarrete is enjoying things as much, as he has suffered some challenges making 130lb in past contests. 

"Charly is in great shape and we had a very good preparation. " reported trainer Delfin Boholst.

"He is very relaxed, in fact it's me who is far more nervous! 
We have studied our opponent a lot and have received much good advice from trainers who have experience with Navarrete.

To beat a champion like Emanuel Navarrete is of course not easy, but we are very confident in our fight plan.

Charly will really surprise him this Saturday night ".
BE PART OF HISTORY IN THE MAKING !
May 8, 2025

BE PART OF HISTORY IN THE MAKING !

Charly Suarez will attempt to be the first pinoy since the great Manny Pacquiao to hoist the World 130lb title when he fights in San Diego this Sunday. 
And who better to make a statement with than the multiple division world champ and legend Emanuel Navarrete.

You can't be in San Diego by Sunday, but you're in Manila I hear ?? 
Don't worry - we have you covered !

Good friend Pow Salud will be hosting a Watch Party this Sunday, and it will be a fantastic and iconic day.
So please - beg, borrow or steal and come support our boy Charly Suarez this Sunday.
Be part of history in the making !

Watch Party for the WBO World Junior Lightweight Championship featuring 
🇵🇭Charly Suarez vs 🇲🇽Emanuel Navarrete!

Catch it live on May 11, 2025, ~ 9 AM at Skyline Sports & Social, Century City Mall, Poblacion, Makati City. 🔥🔥

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SCARED CAT CORTES DISSES SUAREZ
May 6, 2025

SCARED CAT CORTES DISSES SUAREZ

"SCAREDY CAT" CORTES DISSES CHARLY BOY
Main undercard bout fighter Andres Cortes gives Charly Suarez no hope against reigning champ and red-hot favourite Emanuel Navarrete this Sunday in San Diego. 

Whilst the boxer had words to say in dismissing Suarez's chances (even predicting his demise by knockout) - he failed to come clean about his team's decision to leave the unbeaten Filipino at the altar for a World Title eliminator late last year !

Now the scaredy-cat braggard is even talking up his next match with the champion Navarrete ! 

Andres Cortes favors Emanuel Navarrete over Charly Suarez :
*courtesy of BoxingScene 

Junior lightweight contender Andres Cortes favors Emanuel Navarrete over Charly Suarez. Regardless of the outcome, he wants to fight the winner.

Cortes fights Salvador Jimenez in a 10-round bout on May 10 at the Pechanga Arena in San Diego, California. The bout will be on the undercard of Navarrete-Suarez, which will be for the WBO junior lightweight title. 

The 27-year-old Cortes, 22-0 (12 KOs), knows of Suarez well. They were scheduled to fight in September. Cortes of Las Vegas believes that Navarette will be leaving victorious in the main event. 

“It could be difficult in the beginning, but he should end up finishing that guy, that's me being honest,” Cortes told BoxingScene. “I was supposed to fight Suarez. I did study him, so I know how it's going to go down.”

Cortes further explained the flaw he sees in the undefeated Suarez, 18-0 (11 KOs). Suarez, a 36-year-old fighter from Davao del Norte province in the Philippines, enters with 123 rounds of professional experience. Navarrete, a multi-division titleholder, enters with double the experience in terms of professional rounds at 246.  

“His professional experience is very low,” Cortes said. “He hasn't fought anyone. He hasn't been hit with a hard shot. So, now he's going to go in there and fight a guy who hits hard. He's most likely going to fold.”

Cortes will be returning to the ring after nearly an 11-month break. He commented on his layoff and believes it was a positive. 

“I had a good little break. I think I needed that mentally,” Cortes said. “I'm dying to get back in the ring. I want to stay busy and keep fighting. So, we get this fight out of the way and start looking for another one right away.”

An interesting subplot is that the 30-year-old Navarrete, 39-2-1 (32 KOs), suffered a loss a year ago at the same arena. Navarrete of San Juan Zitlaltepec, Mexico, was attempting to become a four-division world champion, but lost to Denys Berinchyk. Since that bout, Navarrete returned to defeat Oscar Valdez in December. 

Cortes wants the winner of the main event, even stating that a fight between himself and Navarrete could be one of the best of the year. 

“I would have been willing to go toe to toe with Navarrete for 12 rounds,” Cortes said. ”I think that's what the fans want to see. We could have delivered a fight of the year.”
VAQUERO IS GREAT BUT ......
May 6, 2025

VAQUERO IS GREAT BUT ......

The King's Warrior Charly Suarez still takes him to school this Sunday !!
WBO Super Featherweight crown is coming soon to the Philippines 🇵🇭
"THERE'S NO MORE TOMORROW "
April 25, 2025

"THERE'S NO MORE TOMORROW "

Great article published today by Australia's Liahm O'brien. 
There's some great insights into the upcoming world title bout with Navarrete. 
Charly Suarez states that despite his late start in the pros, he is determined to make his own piece of Philippines 🇵🇭 sporting history. 

"My dream is that I’m still undefeated until I retire from boxing. In the Philippines, there’s no boxers that stopped boxing undefeated.
For me, I’ll make my own name for that area.”

And despite being a huge underdog in the betting against champion Emanuel Navarrete, Suarez adds this pledge to the Philippines fans :

“Confidently and by God’s grace, I’ll try my best, and with the help of my team, we will beat him in this fight. This is it. This is my time, and this is a big opportunity to come to us. No matter what happens, I will win the fight. This is a big moment, a big opportunity that has come into my life, a one-in-a-million moment. I don’t want to lose it.”

Read the full story by Liahm O'brien here :

https://fightsatw.com/no-more-tomorrow-charly-suarez-to-lay-it-all-on-the-line-in-emanuel-navarrete-clash/
"EUBANK IS SMART ! BUT IT'S BENN FOR ME !"
April 24, 2025

"EUBANK IS SMART ! BUT IT'S BENN FOR ME !"

The King's Warrior Charly Suarez gives his prediction on the big fight this Saturday night. 

Chris Eubank Jr vs Conor Benn – "Fatal Fury"
Date: Saturday, April 26, 2025
Venue: Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, London

The sons of British boxing legends finally meet in the ring after their 2022 bout was cancelled.
Eubank Jr (34-3, 25 KOs) faces unbeaten Benn (23-0, 14 KOs) at middleweight in a high-stakes 12-round clash.
IT’S UP, UP AND AWAY ! SAN DIEGO
April 22, 2025

IT’S UP, UP AND AWAY ! SAN DIEGO

Charly Suarez boarded Philippines Airlines today bound for the USA, where the country’s next world champ was enthusiasticly feted by their wonderful air crew.
Suarez has a date with destiny in San Diego on May 10th, when he takes on the iconic Mexican Emanuel Navarrete for the WBO Super Featherweight World Title.
SUAREZ ONE MONTH OUT
April 10, 2025

SUAREZ ONE MONTH OUT

Smiles all around as Charly Suarez completes some light sparring in preparation for his world title fight with Emanuel Navarrete on May 10th in San Diego. 
Reports are that Suarez is looking faster than ever (if that is even possible !) and that the Mexican world champ is in for a world of trouble !
Charly worked today with Gerald Eederos and Arnel Baconaje, who also has a big upcoming bout in May against Japan's Rentaro Kimura.
PHILIPPINES STAR A REAL UNDERDOG
March 28, 2025

PHILIPPINES STAR A REAL UNDERDOG

PHILIPPINES 🇵🇭 STAR A REAL UNDERDOG

Betting markets have just gone up, and as you'd expect, Mexico's Emanuel Navarrete is quoted as an "unbeatable" favourite against the "King's Warrior" Charly Suarez.


But world boxing fans are not so well informed, and often fickle, and these opening markets offer huge value to those loyal to the chances of the Philippines' best boxer.


Here's how the two fighters line up according to BoxLive :


PREVIEW

When is Navarrete vs Suarez?

Emanuel Navarrete will face the challenge of Charly Suarez on Saturday, May 10th, 2025, at Pechanga Arena, San Diego.


The fight will be contested over 12 rounds in the Super Featherweight division, which means the weight limit will be 130 pounds (9.3 stone or 59 kg).


This contest is for the WBO super featherweight championship of the world.


FIGHTER STATS

Emanuel Navarrete steps into the ring with a record of 39 wins, 2 losses, and 1 draw, 32 of those wins coming by way of knockout.


Charly Suarez will make his way to the ring with an unblemished record of 18 wins and 0 draws, with 10 of those by knockout.


The stats suggest Navarrete has a large advantage in power over Suarez, boasting a 82% knockout percentage compared to Suarez's 56%.


Emanuel Navarrete is the younger man by 6 years, at 30 years old.


Navarrete has a height advantage of 1 inch over Suarez. This also extends to a 7-inch reach advantage.


Both Emanuel Navarrete and Charly Suarez fight out of an orthodox stance.


Navarrete is the more experienced professional fighter, having had 24 more fights, and made his debut in 2012, 7 years earlier than Suarez, whose first professional fight was in 2019. He has fought 123 more professional rounds, totaling 246 compared to Suarez's 123.


Emanuel Navarrete goes into the fight ranked number 1 by The Ring at super featherweight.


Charly Suarez is currently ranked number 15 by the WBC, 1 by the WBO, and 4 by the IBF in the 130lb division.


CURRENT FORM

Navarrete has beaten 3 of his last 5 opponents, stopping 2 of them, going the distance once.


In his last fight, he beat Oscar Valdez on December 7, 2024, by knockout in the 6th round in their WBO World Junior Lightweight championship fight at Footprint Center, Phoenix, United States.


Prior to that, he had been beaten by Denys Berinchyk on May 18, 2024, by split decision in their WBO World Lightweight championship fight at Pechanga Arena, San Diego.


Going into that contest, he had drawn with Robson Conceicao on November 16, 2023, by majority draw in their 12 round contest in their WBO World Junior Lightweight championship fight at T-Mobile Arena, Las Vegas.


Before that, he had beaten Oscar Valdez on August 12, 2023, by unanimous decision in their WBO World Junior Lightweight championship fight at Desert Diamond Arena, Glendale.


He had won against Liam Wilson on February 3, 2023, by technical knockout in the 9th round in their WBO World Junior Lightweight championship fight at Desert Diamond Arena, Glendale.


Charly Suarez (18-0, 10 KOs) had several hundred fights as an amateur, representing his homeland at the 2016 Olympics and several World Championships.

A six-year pro, he won a pair of regional titles in March 2023 when he scored a come-from-behind 12th-round stoppage over Paul Fleming on hostile turf in Sydney, Australia.


The Fleming triumph paved the way for a deal with Top Rank, and Suarez has won three straight fights in America. He knocked out Jorge Castañeda in three rounds last September, which came five months removed from a hard-fought eight-round decision over Louie Coria.


ACTIVITY CHECK

Navarrete's last 5 fights have come over a period of 2 years, 3 months and 7 days, which means he has been fighting approximately every 5 months and 14 days. In those fights, he fought a total of 51 rounds, meaning that they have lasted 10.2 rounds on average.

Navarrete will be making his 4th defense of the WBO World Junior Lightweight Championship. He won this belt against Liam Wilson in February 2023.He had held this belt for 2 years, 1 month and 23 days.


Suarez has had 2 fights in 2023, and 2 fights in 2024. His most recent was a knockout victory in September of last year against Jorge Castañeda. This will be his first attempt at the WBO World Title.


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WHEN YOU DREAM OF WINNING A WORLD TITLE, Every little bit helps !
March 28, 2025

WHEN YOU DREAM OF WINNING A WORLD TITLE, Every little bit helps !

Charly Suarez and Coach Delfin Boholst were joined by the Philippines' superstar Manny Pacquiao at the Elorde Sports Awards night last week in Manila. 

The trio took a quick "time out" to devote some quiet prayer in aid of a better world - which surely must include success for the "King's Warrior" in his upcoming world title bid !!

Suarez will take on legendary Mexican Emanuel Navarrete for the WBO 130lb strap in San Diego on May 10th.
SUAREZ "BUT I KNOW I AM BETTER"
March 26, 2025

SUAREZ "BUT I KNOW I AM BETTER"

Statistics hardly favour challengers in world title fights, with champions winning by a landslide of more than 70% of those contested.
The task of taking on a highly recognizable star like Emanuel Navarrete in front of a very supportive and perhaps biased "home" crowd in San Diego makes a successful assault on a title even more formidable. 

The Philippines' best fighter will start a despised "outsider" in the betting at his World Title debut.
Or put simply - Charly is a real LONGSHOT !
Yet those that have been close to Suarez - watched him, fought him, or even sparred him, quite rightfully ask 
"How the hell can Navarrete beat this guy ??"

“San Diego is an incredible fight town, and we are thrilled to return with Emanuel Navarrete, who will go down as one of the great Mexican champions of his era,” said promoter Bob Arum. 
“Charly Suarez is a determined, unbeaten contender who will have everyone in the Philippines cheering him on."

“I’m at a new stage of my career, and I’m fired up for another defense of my world title,” Emanuel Navarrete said.
“This fight motivates me. 
Suarez is undefeated and dangerous. He’s ranked No. 1 in the world for a reason. He’s exactly the kind of challenge that fuels me. 
I owe the fans in San Diego a win, and on May 10, I’ll settle that debt with a dominant victory.”

36-year-old Suarez (18-0, 10 KOs) makes his first attempt to become champion. The unbeaten contender from Asuncion, Davao del Norte stopped Jorge Castaneda in the third round last September and landed the WBO International 130-pound strap.

“I am thankful to Top Rank for this opportunity,” Charly Suarez said. “When I enter the ring on May 10, I will show the world I have what it takes. I won’t waste this opportunity. 
Navarrete is a monster in the ring, but I know I am better.”
CHARLY SUAREZ WORLD TITLE MAY 10
March 19, 2025

CHARLY SUAREZ WORLD TITLE MAY 10

Philippines best fighter Charly Suarez first came to Vietnam 🇻🇳 in 2019 to fight at Victory8 in Hanoi again the legendary Nguyễn Văn Hải. He loved his experience so much, he vowed to return, but tge pandemic conspired. It wasn't until late 2022 that the unbeaten Suarez got his opportunity, where he successfully secured belts at the FORTUNES OF WAR held in Vung Tau. 

Those trips to Vietnam 🇻🇳 and training at VSP Gym were an important part of a very long journey in boxing for Charly Suarez. 
It began as a 10 year old training with his papa, a long and decorated amateur career, folliwed by a long run of unblemished success in the professional ranks.
And now, at the tender age of 37, finally one of the most avoided boxers on the planet gets his WORLD TITLE shot !! 
Big congrats to Charly and Coach Delfin - Navarrete is in trouble !!

Dan Rafael has revealed via his Fight Freaks Unite Substack tonight that WBO super featherweight champion Emanuel Navarrete (39-2-1, 32 KOs) will make the fourth defence of his title against the Philippines 🇵🇭 Charly Suarez 18-0, 9 KO)

Navarrete will defend his WBO strap against Suarez on May 10 at the Pechanga Arena in San Diego, according to “sources with knowledge of the plans.” 
The card will be promoted by Top Rank Boxing on ESPN.

Navarrete, a three-division world champion, is widely regarded as one of the most dangerous fighters in the sport. The 30-year-old Mexican warrior is coming off a savage knockout victory over former world champion Oscar Valdez, reaffirming his reputation as an elite finisher. His relentless pressure and unorthodox style have made him a dominant force from 122 lbs to 130 lbs.

Charly “The King’s Warrior” Suarez, has been ducked twice by Top Rank stars previously, and finally gets his well deserved world title shot this May. 
A former Olympian, and one of the most technically gifted boxers the country has ever produced, Suarez has long been revered for his ring IQ, slick counterpunching, and elite movement. 

Despite being the big betting underdog, the Davao native has every intention of putting on a clinic against the hard-hitting Mexican champion. 
Expect the ethereal Suarez to take Navarrete to school !

“I respect Navarrete as a great champion, but this is my moment,” said Suarez. 
“I’ve spent my entire career preparing for this chance, and on May 10, Philippines will have a new world champion.”
SUAREZ WINS SHOT AT WORLD TITLE GLORY
March 17, 2025

SUAREZ WINS SHOT AT WORLD TITLE GLORY

Dan Rafael has revealed via his Fight Freaks Unite Substack tonight that WBO super featherweight champion Emanuel Navarrete (39-2-1, 32 KOs) will make the fourth defence of his title against the Philippines 🇵🇭 Charly Suarez 18-0, 9 KO)

Navarrete will defend his WBO strap against Suarez on May 10 at the Pechanga Arena in San Diego, according to “sources with knowledge of the plans.” 
The card will be promoted by Top Rank Boxing on ESPN.

Navarrete, a three-division world champion, is widely regarded as one of the most dangerous fighters in the sport. The 30-year-old Mexican warrior is coming off a savage knockout victory over former world champion Oscar Valdez, reaffirming his reputation as an elite finisher. His relentless pressure and unorthodox style have made him a dominant force from 122 lbs to 130 lbs.

Charly “The King’s Warrior” Suarez, has been ducked twice by Top Rank stars previously, and finally gets his well deserved world title shot this May. 
A former Olympian, and one of the most technically gifted boxers the country has ever produced, Suarez has long been revered for his ring IQ, slick counterpunching, and elite movement. 

Despite being the big betting underdog, the Davao native has every intention of putting on a clinic against the hard-hitting Mexican champion. 
Expect the ethereal Suarez to take Navarrete to school !

“I respect Navarrete as a great champion, but this is my moment,” said Suarez. 
“I’ve spent my entire career preparing for this chance, and on May 10, Philippines will have a new world champion.”

The bout adds another chapter to the storied Mexico vs. Philippines boxing rivalry, which has produced legendary battles over the years. From Manny Pacquiao vs. Marco Antonio Barrera to Nonito Donaire vs. Fernando Montiel, some of the sport’s greatest fights have emerged from their classic match ups.

That said, the champion Navarrete will surely be supremely confident in his ability to overpower his lesser known challenger.
Despite the odds, Suarez’s technical brilliance and discipline will present a serious challenge to Navarrete’s relentless attack. 

With Filipino and Mexican pride on the line, this world title fight promises to be one of the iconic bouts of 2O25. 

But fight fans expect an upset - and a new Philippines world champion named Charly Suarez this coming May 10th.
WHAT THE HELL TOP RANK ??
January 21, 2025

WHAT THE HELL TOP RANK ??

You have the world's most expensive Bugatti - and you got it collecting dust in the garage !!

WBO Super Featherweight #1 contender Charly Suarez waits in limbo, while his potential victims are hoping he gets real old !
Top Rank have already had two boxers (Henry Lebron and Andres Cortes) shamelessly duck the Philippines 🇵🇭 freak talent at late notice  
ie Sorry Charly - you're just too damn good for our expensive roster - can you just go away !!

C'mon guys, don't postpone the inevitable !

We know it's just business, and Suarez doesn't sell in America, but after he blows away Emmanuel Navarrete - surely you can get some ROI at his next fight ?

In the meantime, keep your boy busy. 
Give him one of those lame ducks on your roster to keep the tools sharp.
C'mon Top Rank - the CHAMP DESERVES BETTER !!
TWO YEARS AGO ALREADY !!
November 17, 2024

TWO YEARS AGO ALREADY !!

Bit of nostalgia here, but this FORTUNES OF WAR was an extremely fun event (despite the many dramas) and well worth revisiting. And you will see that there are lot's of familiar names on this historic fight card.

The Vietnam 🇻🇳 team was spearheaded by Dinh Hong Quân, a guy that had been on a winning run and was defending an IBF Title, but he was having lots of trouble with his weight in the lead up. He even collapsed at one stage and had to be resuscitated at one point !
We had top young prospects Lê Hoàng Hiep and Phan Minh Quân, who fought out of their skins against international pro boxers with more than 70 wins between them ! 
Nguyễn Văn Hải is obviously a legend on the local scene but had been inactive, so he was a bit of a "query" inclusion - yet he produced a memorable performance that culminated in two dramatic knockdowns.
But even more amazing was the debut of another Vietnam kid Thai Hoang Huy - this guy had never even boxed (he was a muay thai student that loved the idea of being a boxer !) And he went in with an opponent that had 14 knockouts in 15 wins - BIG BALLS !!
Suffice to say, the Vietnam 🇻🇳 team had a great experience and a lot of fun at this show - it was held at the beautiful Grand Ho Tram Resort in the coastal area of Vung Tau.

The visiting international team?
Well - some crazy talent on that side of the fence !

Philippines 🇵🇭 - Charly Suarez, Mark John Yap, Arnel Baconaje, Jetro Pabustan and Jon Jon Estrada. 
These guys share plaudits as multiple national and regional title holders, with the unbeaten Suarez currently on the precipice of a world title.

Indonesia 🇮🇩 - Paisal Panjaitan - a really top unbeaten prospect who is now #2 in his country.
Defry Palulu - an Indonesia #2 and WBC belt holder.

South Korea 🇰🇷 - Chan Ho Song - an unbeaten 12-0 guy with blazing hands and a World Youth champ.

Thailand 🇹🇭 - Anuson Thonglueang - a top youth prospect with only one loss in 14 bouts, and who currently sits at #2 rated Welterweight in Thailand. 

Thanks for making this FORTUNES OF WAR a very memorable event boys, you put on a thrilling and entertaining show for everyone that was lucky enough to be there to see it.
VSP wish you continued luck and enjoyment in your boxing adventures ahead.

PS. the main event between Dinh Hong Quân 🇭🇰 and Arnel Baconaje 🇵🇭 was watched by more than 2 million people online ! 

https://youtu.be/wtvhUrz5EVg?si=wFMeYF-L41LBBD7p
SUAREZ SOON TO BE KING OF THE MOUNTAIN
October 10, 2024

SUAREZ SOON TO BE KING OF THE MOUNTAIN

Philippines best boxer Charly Suarez and his coach Delfin Boholst were welcome guests of the Games and Amusements Board office this week :

"Rising global contender and undefeated boxer Charly Suarez poses with Commissioner Angel P. Bautista at the GAB Central Office.

Charly Suarez rose to the top of the charts after securing a technical knockout victory against American Jorge Castaneda in the third round.

Suarez is undergoing intensive training as he prepares for an imminent bout with reigning champion Emmanuel Navarrete for the WBO Super Featherweight World Title."
"I'LL SMACK CHARLY SUAREZ ANY DAY !"
September 22, 2024

"I'LL SMACK CHARLY SUAREZ ANY DAY !"

World #2 Andres Cortes was not impressed with what he saw yesterday from the Philippines' champion Charly Suarez. 
But his words of belittlement are surely a bit rich from a guy who vanished from the title eliminator match up without any explanation !!

Andres Cortes sparked controversy on social media by dismissing claims that he's afraid of Charly Suarez, his original opponent for Saturday's IBF title fight in Glendale, Arizona.

Cortes took to the comments section, boasting that he would easily defeat Suarez, even comparing him to the legendary Manny Pacquiao. "You tweaking, I'll smack him (Suarez) any day of the week, (him) and Manny Pac Man. They both old, no difference."

He also targeted Suarez's physical attributes, calling him "a 5'5", 37-year-old" (Suarez is listed at 5'6" and 36 years old on BoxRec). 
"He's the easiest paycheck. I've seen him in the gym, and he's a very small old man, just being honest. I"ll send him back to his 9-5 !" claimed the cocky Las Vegas native. 

However, Cortes' words are likely to haunt him as Jorge Castaneda, his replacement, suffered a third-round savage knockout at the hands of Suarez.

The victory solidified Suarez's reputation as a potential boss in the super featherweight division, while Cortes' comments have drawn criticism from fans and pundits alike.

Many have questioned Cortes' decision to withdraw from the fight, citing concerns over his credibility and courage. Many proud filipinos had plenty to say regarding the fugitive's snide remarks.

"Talk is cheap, but actions speak louder," said one. "Cortes' comments reek of desperation and insecurity."

 "When you start mocking someone's age and physical attributes, it's a sign of weakness. 
Suarez proved himself in the ring, while Cortes hid behind words." said another.

Cortes' future in the sport remains uncertain, but one thing is clear – his words have fueled a heated debate in the boxing community. 
If he has a valid injury then we wish him a hasty recovery, but it has also been suggested that the evasive Cortes was baking cookies with his mother at the time that Suarez was knocking Castaneda into another galaxy.

#vspboxing #vsppro #VSPPromotions
CHARLY SUAREZ WINS BY KNOCKOUT
September 21, 2024

CHARLY SUAREZ WINS BY KNOCKOUT

The Philippines' Charly Suarez scores a massive a massive 3rd round knockout over Jorge Castaneda just moments ago.
World title bound !
CHARLY SUAREZ MAKES THE WEIGHT EASY
September 20, 2024

CHARLY SUAREZ MAKES THE WEIGHT EASY

VSP and Vietnam 🇻🇳 friend Charly Suarez hit the scales at 129.4 for tomorrow's WBO International bout in Glendale Arizona. Opponent Jorge Castaneda weighed in at 129.1.

Suarez fought Vietnam's Nguyễn Văn Hải in an exhibition in Hanoi at the VSP show Victory8. 
He also defeated Indonesia’s champ Defry Palulu at the Grand Ho Tram in Vũng Tàu in late 2O22. 

The Super Featherweight title will take place on the undercard of the Top Rank Jaime Munguia return, and will start around 
8.30am Vietnam 🇻🇳 
9.30am Philippines 🇵🇭 
11.30am Australia 🇦🇺
CHARLY SUAREZ 129.4JORGE CASTANEDA 129.1
September 20, 2024

CHARLY SUAREZ 129.4JORGE CASTANEDA 129.1

WBO International Junior Lightweight Title — 10 Rounds)
We fight tomorrow: SUAREZ VS. CASTAÑEDA 
Live in ESPN Arizona time 6:40pm 
Philippines time 9:40am
CHARLY SUAREZ - FULL FIGHT CARD
September 18, 2024

CHARLY SUAREZ - FULL FIGHT CARD

The Philippines 🇵🇭 Charly Suarez heads to Glendale Arizona this Saturday where he takes on talented American fighters Jorge Castaneda. 
Suarez will fight for the IBF International belt on a card headlined by outstanding Mexican Jaime Munguia. 
Castaneda is a superb change of opponent for Suarez, and he replaces world #2 Andres Cortes in a bout originally billed as a world title eliminator and main undercard bout.
Mystery surrounds the withdrawal of Andres Cortes, but in reality, he was going to cop an ass whooping from Charly anyway, so Top Rank did the right thing by grounding him.
Bravo to Jorge Castaneda for stepping up.
A great fight coming this Saturday !!
SUAREZ FORCES TOP RANK STARS INTO HIDING
September 10, 2024

SUAREZ FORCES TOP RANK STARS INTO HIDING

Henry Lebron and Andres Cortes obviously think so !!
This is the second time in his last three fights that Charly Suarez has turned Top Rank lions into pussy cats that don't wanna fight no more !
We understand the business Top Rank, but hey, if these pinup boys are ducking a 36 year old Charly Suarez - then surely they were never genuine world champion material in the first place ?
So let's send those boys to the back of the queue, and let's see what the new boy Jorge Castaneda can muster. 
Castaneda is a tall orthodox fighter, with a nice jab and decent power. He's beaten some world class guys in amassing a 17-3 record, so he should at least be a good measuring stick for the Philippines star's world title claims. 

But in future, please Mr. Arum - no more kitty kats ! Where's that kid Navarrete at ? 
He loves a challenge, right ??

#vsppro #elordegym #vspboxing #VSPPromotions #elorde #boxingvietnam
SUAREZ SENDS ANOTHER CHAMP PACKING !!
September 8, 2024

SUAREZ SENDS ANOTHER CHAMP PACKING !!

Charly Suarez confirmed his status of one of boxing's most avoided, two weeks out from a World Title elimination showdown with Top Rank star Andres Cortes.
World #2 Andres Cortes has sensationally pulled out of his fight with the Philippines phenomenon,  and the circumstances have an eery similarity to a previous canceled bout with the unbeaten Henry Lebron. 
The word is Charly Suarez has been lighting up sparring partners at Freddie Roach's Wild Card Gyn in Los Angeles  - and there were many "interested" observers.
News travels fast - and Andres Cortes has now bitten the dust. 
Suarez was expected to be the 36 year old B side in Top Rank's game of Snakes and Ladders,  but it appears the team of young lion Cortes have screamed a collective MEOW !

So another big name whimpers out, and Charly Suarez will now fight for the WBO International Title against American Jorge Castaneda 17-3.

#vspboxing #vsppro #VSPPromotions #toprank #toprankboxing
CORTES A TOP RANK POSTER BOY ?
August 27, 2024

CORTES A TOP RANK POSTER BOY ?

World #2 Andres Cortes (22-0, 12 knockouts) will face the Philippines’ Charly Suarez (17-0, 9 KOs) in a ten-round junior lightweight clash in Glendale Arizona on September 20th. 
The bout will serve not only as the evening’s co-feature on a card headlined by recent Canelo victim Jaime Munguia, but is also pitched as a world title eliminator.
 
Both fighters are signed to Top Rank, with Suarez sitting on the tail of a three fight deal. 
The King's Warrior is now 36 years old, and is definitely viewed as not being as marketable as Andres "Savage" Cortes. 
And he certainly has not as heavily invested in as the Las Vegas native. 
So should Philippines 🇵🇭 fans be worried ?

Anyone that has watched Charly Suarez can quickly see he is the most technically brilliant boxer that the Philippines has ever produced. 
And he is without flaw. 
No matter how good Andres Cortes (or any other for that matter) - Suarez possesses a fight template that is just so impossible to beat.
But as the "unloved stepson" in an already crowded Top Rank family, will the Philippines star likely get a fair shake in his upcoming bout in the States ?

Andres Cortes, who beat Teofimo Lopez twice in the amateurs was always viewed as a future goldmine before turning pro. 
He has really impressive power and timing to go with his obvious skills, and possesses that killer instinct that fans go crazy for. 

Upon signing with Top Rank, it was quoted :

"Andres Cortes is a tremendous action fighter and fits right in with all of the contenders at 130 pounds,” said Top Rank chairman Bob Arum. 
“He’s earned a promotional contract and the right to fight on major cards. I truly believe he can be the next homegrown world champion from Las Vegas.”
Cortes said, “This is an incredible opportunity, and I’m thankful to Bob Arum and everyone at Top Rank. Every time I fight, it’s the ‘Savage Show.’ I strive to entertain the fans and give them action-packed fights. With this contract, the sky’s the limit. My goal is to fight in main events and eventually bring a world title home to Las Vegas.”

Cortes is coming off his most notable win to date, though perhaps almost his most disputed as well. The unbeaten North Las Vegas native edged Abraham Nova (23-2, 16 KOs) in a June 24 disputed points win in Las Vegas. With the win came the expectation of a title shot soon to follow.

That dream remains in place, though Cortes wisely chose activity while building towards that moment.

“Ever since the Nova fight, I’ve been working on my craft in the gym,” insisted Cortes, who fights for the third time this year. “I’m showing the world my full arsenal on September 20. I want a world title shot soon, and I need to earn it with a devastating performance over Suarez.”

There is no doubt that the September 22nd bout between Andres Cortes and Charly Suarez delivers the clash between two of the world's best 130lb fighters - so let's hope the result is clear and without controversy. 

Charly Suarez for the win - and Philippines next world champion !
SUAREZ PUMPED FOR SEPTEMBER RETURN
July 17, 2024

SUAREZ PUMPED FOR SEPTEMBER RETURN

Welcome faces at Elorde Gym today were Philippines' best Charly Suarez and former national team mate and coach Delfin Boholst. 
Suarez has a pending fight in the States in September, but at this stage, no opponents are stepping up. The King's Warrior has been a heavily avoided fighter in his short pro career, and hopefully we see this future world champ suitably matched in this coming bout.
Pictured with the duo today are coach Jun Labandia, Giovanni Escaner, and of course the Queen herself, Her Majesty Cucuy Elorde.
VIETNAM GUEST WINS IN AMERICAN RETURN
April 17, 2024

VIETNAM GUEST WINS IN AMERICAN RETURN

Charly Suarez has been a regular visitor to Vietnam. He fought an exhibition bout with Nguyễn Văn Hải at Victory8 in Hanoi, and he won the WBC belt at Ho Tram against Indonesia’s champion Defry Palulu. 
Today he was Stateside, winning his return bout in Corpus Christi Texas on a Top Rank event. Suarez broke his hand in August of last year, but resumed in style today in a near shutout win over America's Luis Coria. 
It was an emphatic performance, and likely to earn Suarez a world title eliminator shot at his next outing.
SUAREZ WINS IN RETURN ON AMERICAN SOIL
April 14, 2024

SUAREZ WINS IN RETURN ON AMERICAN SOIL

JUST IN: Charly Suarez Official scores a unanimous decision victory over Luis Coria (77-74, 76-75 & 77-74).
Congratulations King's Warrior 
World title awaits !
SUAREZ SCARES OFF HENRY LEBRON TEAM
April 7, 2024

SUAREZ SCARES OFF HENRY LEBRON TEAM

The Philippines' Charly Suarez always looks great in sparring, but apparently a session where the King's Warrior was "on fire" was witnessed by the coach of Henry Lebron - and was enough for them to immediately pull out of their world title eliminator next Saturday night.
Lebron has now been consigned to the "Top Rank Scaredy Cat" bench warmers list, and will be replaced by Luis Coria 15-6 in what is Suarez return from a broken hand last August. 
A win for Suarez will guarantee him a world title eliminator at his next outing - and you can bet your bottom dollar it won't be Henry Lebron in the other corner !
Charly Suarez fights on a Top Rank show in Corpus Christi Texas next Saturday night April 13th.
SUAREZ BACK BETTER THAN EVER
April 6, 2024

SUAREZ BACK BETTER THAN EVER

The Philippines' best boxer Charly Suarez resumes next Saturday on a big Top Rank show in Corpus Christi Texas - 8 long months after sustaining a broken hand in August of last year. 
Despite looking comfortable in a lopsided decision win, Suarez actually did the damage in round one against tough Yohan Vasquez, and was forced to fight the remainder of their bout in southpaw. 
An incredible effort !
The King's Warrior Charly Suarez last fought in Vietnam in December 2022 (hence the Christmas tree !) and followed up his win at Ho Tram with a 4 title win in Australia over unbeaten star Paul Fleming. 
Suarez has been promised a world title eliminator bout if successful in next week's American bout, and all his friends at VSP wish him a career defining performance on that big stage.
Good luck Charly boy !
BRAVO CORIA - LEBRON SENT PACKING !
March 28, 2024

BRAVO CORIA - LEBRON SENT PACKING !

Puerto Rican 🇵🇷Henry Lebron (19-0)'s clean card was ready to get shredded.

So, the Lebron team have opted out of world title contention, and Charly Suarez will have a new dance partner in Luis Coria.

🇵🇭 Charly Suarez (16-0) with 9 KO’s
🇺🇸 Luis Coria (15 Wins with 6 losses) 7 KO’s
 Super featherweight bout

🗓️April 13, 2024 Saturday 
🏟️American Bank Canter, Texas USA

*credit to KOboxing

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CHARLY SUAREZ THE UNDERDOG ???
March 10, 2024

CHARLY SUAREZ THE UNDERDOG ???

Unless they plan on using the same three judges as the Tim Bradley-Manny Pacquiao fight - they got this one very wrong !!
Charly lights this guy up.

⚡⚡𝐒𝐔𝐀𝐑𝐄𝐙 𝐔𝐍𝐃𝐄𝐑𝐃𝐎𝐆 🥊𝐑𝐎𝐀𝐃 𝐓𝐎 𝐖𝐎𝐑𝐋𝐃 𝐓𝐈𝐓𝐋𝐄💪 🇵🇭Charly "King's Warrior" Suarez 16-0 is set to face Puerto Rican 🇵🇷Henry "Moncho" Lebron 19-0 on April 13, 2024 in Corpus Christi, Texas, United States🇺🇲. 

With aspirations of securing a world title this year, Suarez must emerge victorious against Lebron to enhance his standing in the super featherweight world rankings.

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SUAREZ RETURNS 13TH APRIL
March 6, 2024

SUAREZ RETURNS 13TH APRIL

Henry Lebron is touted as Top Rank's next world champion at 130lb. 
Bad news Henry ! King's Warrior is coming for that very same work on April 13th in Corpus Christi Texas. 
Great fight boys !
SUAREZ IN HAND CAST FOR 6 WEEKS
August 30, 2023

SUAREZ IN HAND CAST FOR 6 WEEKS

The King's Warrior will have his broken right hand in a protective cast for the next 6 weeks, but the good news is, he is expected to make a full recovery.

Suarez staged an amazing effort to stay composed after injuring the hand early in round one, and being put under constant pressure by excellent Dominican Yohan Vasquez.

It was a bitter sweet US debut for the Philippines best boxer, who will be hoping for a ring return later this year.

CHARLY SUAREZ BREAKS HIS HAND
August 27, 2023

CHARLY SUAREZ BREAKS HIS HAND

Despite a dominant win at his USA debut, the King's Warrior Charly Suarez was the victim of misfortune.

Suarez broke his hand early in round one, forcing him to turn to his amateur skills and box his way to victory. The Philippines star turned southpaw frequently in the bout to ensure he survived  the ten rounds against his rugged opponent Yohan Vasquez.

SUAREZ WINS ON USA DEBUT
August 27, 2023

SUAREZ WINS ON USA DEBUT

Charly Suarez turned away a scrappy challenge from Yohan Vasquez to enjoy a successful U.S. debut. after a ten-round, unanimous decision victory over Dominican Republic’s Vazquez. Scores were 98-92, 98-92 and 97-93 for Suarez in the opening bout of the evening.

Action from bell to bell was entertaining and competitive, to the point where Vasquez (25-4, 20KOs) was disappointed when he heard the lopsided scores. Suarez landed the crisper combinations and cleaner punches but was forced to fend off Vasquez who effectively cut off the ring in the middleweights.

Suarez—a 35-year-old from General Santos City, Philippines—regained control late in the fight to advance to 16-0 (9KOs). The bout was his third straight on the road, having previously posted wins in Vietnam last December and a come-from-behind 12th round stoppage of unbeaten Paul Fleming on March 15 in Sydney, Australia.

SUAREZ - FIGHT CAMP DONE - "LET'S FIGHT !"
August 22, 2023

SUAREZ - FIGHT CAMP DONE - "LET'S FIGHT !"

The King's Warrior Charly Suarez has just completed his preparations in Las Vegas for this Sunday’s fight, and reports he is in killer shape and more than ready to fight.

Suarez will battle Dominican Yohan Vasquez 25-2, a hard hitter with 22 knockouts on his resume.

The Davao son was able to get some fast paced rounds in with both sons of fabled Ferocious Fernando Vargas, and also share the ring with Chris Eubank jr (pictured). Prior to that, the champ worked with Philippines national team members back home in Baguio.

Despite the calibre of his opponent, and the question marks surrounding his first bout in the US, Suarez will enter the ring a heavy favourite to put opponent Vasquez to the sword.

Suarez v Vasquez will take place at the Hard Rock Casino in Tulsa Oklahoma this Sunday.

SUAREZ STAKES UNBEATEN RECORD ON USA DEBUT AUGUST 26
August 16, 2023

SUAREZ STAKES UNBEATEN RECORD ON USA DEBUT AUGUST 26

CEBU CITY, Philippines– Charly Suarez, the unbeaten and world-rated super featherweight contender nicknamed “King’s Warrior” will debut in the United States on August 26, 2023.

The 34-year-old Olympian turned professional boxer will face Dominican Republic’s Yohan Vasquez in a non-title bout at the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Tulsa, Oklahoma.

This will be Suarez’s first fight in five months. His most recent bout was nothing short of impressive as he wrested three regional titles and earned a world title bout.

Last March 15, he went to Sydney Australia to challenge the erstwhile International Boxing Federation (IBF) Inter-Continental, International Boxing Organization (IBO) Inter-Continental, and World Boxing Council (WBC) Asia super featherweight king Paul Fleming.

The Filipino scored a technical knockout in the 12th round against Fleming for a resounding upset.

The victory catapulted Suarez to No. 7 in the IBF super featherweight division, No. 10 in the World Boxing Organization (WBO), and No. 15 in the WBC.

He remains unbeaten with 15 wins and nine knockouts. Besides the three regional titles, Suarez is also the IBF Asia super featherweight king.

Meanwhile, Vasquez, 29, has a more experienced record. The former Dominican Republic lightweight champion holds a record of 25 wins, 20 knockouts, and three defeats.

*story courtesy Cebu Daily News

SUAREZ IN VEGAS PREP FOR AUGUST RETURN
August 7, 2023

SUAREZ IN VEGAS PREP FOR AUGUST RETURN

SUAREZ IN VEGAS PREP FOR AUGUST RETURN

The King's Warrior Charly Suarez is enjoying quality sparring in Las Vegas in preparation for a ring return later this month.

Davao boxer Suarez (15-0) will head to Oklahoma to take on Yohan Vasquez (25-3) in a ten round non title contest.

The match represents a "stay busy" bout for Suarez, who was last seen fighting in Australia in March.

He won in spectacular fashion on that occasion, defeating unbeaten champion Paul Fleming by last round knockout, and picking up 4 regional titles in the process.

SUAREZ v NGUYỄN VĂN HẢI   FULL FIGHT
April 24, 2023

SUAREZ v NGUYỄN VĂN HẢI FULL FIGHT

Take a trip down memory lane !

Hanoi Vietnam October 2019, and last night's big winner Nguyễn Văn Hải fights an exhibition bout with world title mandatory Charly Suarez.

Cracking bout showcasing two of Asia's best !!!

https://youtu.be/_rcPFuJbQts

CHARLY SUAREZ MEETS THE PRESIDENT
April 21, 2023

CHARLY SUAREZ MEETS THE PRESIDENT

Philippines star boxer was celebrated by none other than President BongBong Marcos today at an awards ceremony in Manila.

Also acknowledged for their outstanding achievements were world champion boxers Melvin Jerusalem and Marlon Tapales.

THIS IS THE FIGHT THAT "MUST" HAPPEN !!!
April 21, 2023

THIS IS THE FIGHT THAT "MUST" HAPPEN !!!

Charly Suarez recently ventured to Australia to take on a man who VSP regarded as that country's best 130lb fighter - Paul "Showtime" Fleming.

The match was as exciting and dramatic as expected, with Suarez clinching victory courtesy of a last round knockout.

But despite the quality of that encounter, there are those in Australia less than convinced.

The feedback was that perhaps Fleming was "faded", that maybe Suarez got lucky, with even some there referring to the Philippines' best as a "cab driver !"

The overwhelming sentiment is that these two great fighters would be no match for a younger and more powerful Liam Wilson.

Queensland star Liam Wilson was responsible for the knockout of former top Philippines 130lb Joe Noynay, and despite a loss, consolidated his fearsome reputation with a cracking display against Emanuel Navarrete just recently.

In an ominous show of power, Wilson rag dolled Navarrete and became the first man in the world to drop the staunch WBO champ.

Impressive stuff, and for Wilson, there are surely big wins ahead.

But Charly Suarez is far and away the best boxer in the Philippines right now, so for Wilson, he represents another significant but exciting challenge.

So how about it NO LIMIT,  

let's fight our two roosters and let's see who comes out victorious !!!!

This is a huge fight for Australia, and for sure, for betting shops, as everyone in the Philippines will be putting their cash on the "cab driver" from Davao !

AUSSIE STAR HAS A "REMATCH CLAUSE"
April 2, 2023

AUSSIE STAR HAS A "REMATCH CLAUSE"

Paul Fleming is arguably the most talented fighter that Australia has ever produced, and he carried an unbeaten record of 28-0 to the ring when he recently took on Charly Suarez in Sydney.

The Aussie champ put four titles on the line, and a world title eliminator was also up for grabs.

In what was a cracking contest, Fleming brought all his trademark energy and flair. The man known as "Showtime" is renowned for making great fights, his previous effort having been voted Australia's best of the year in 2022.

Suarez waits for notification from the Fleming team as to whether they wish to option a rematch clause in their contract.

CHARLY SUAREZ READY FOR WORLD TITLE
March 16, 2023

CHARLY SUAREZ READY FOR WORLD TITLE

VSP boxers Charly Suarez and Nguyễn Văn Hải are arguably the best fighters that their respective countries have ever produced.

The two are friends from their days as national team amateurs, and they even fought in an exhibition mstch at Victory8 in Hanoi in 2019.

Last night in Sydney, Charly Suarez moved a step closer to his world title dream with a knockout win over Australian Paul "Showtime" Fleming, an unbeaten star unbeaten in 28 fights.

Nguyễn Văn Hải is rapidly climbing in the professional ranks also. The "Hanoi Hitman" has 3 wins, and will be looking to add to his tally at VSP PRO on Saturday March 25th.

Latest news

AL TOYOGAN HITS DUBAI
September 16, 2022

AL TOYOGAN HITS DUBAI

Elorde Gym boxer Al Toyogan has touched down in Dubai ahead of Saturday's big fight with unbeaten Cuban Armando Martinez Rabi.

Rabi is a former amateur standout, who is now 7 and 0 as a pro, and if you think Cubans lack pop, think again! The dynamic punching Rabi has put 6 of his victims away by knockout !

Fans of Toyogan know that he boasts plenty of firepower of his own, and combined with a great chin, he is sure to give Armando Rabi a huge challenge.

This is a spectacular fight, and as good as the Cuban is, Philippines' Toyogan is a real live dog!

This is genuine 50/50 !

BATTLEFIELD - OPENING SESSION
September 14, 2022

BATTLEFIELD - OPENING SESSION

Have a look at some of the cracking gunfights on this card to open for Suarez and Magali !

The unbeaten Weljon Mindoro matches up with the Highland's Gym resuming power puncher Jun Ibgos. Both these boys have crazy KO stats !

D'HAMMER is back in a big way. He looked rock solid against a quality Jufel Salina, and is looking to build on that performance against a really smart fighter in Ivor Lastrilla.

Jerald Into is rapidly improving young fighter,  and is potentially the best 135 in the land, but has he bitten off more than he can chew at this stage with a killer named Eduardo Mancito ? Love this fight, Mancito has fought the best (even Suarez ) and he did great. This is very definitely one of the best fights all day.

Every bout on this morning card is loaded with talent and FIREPOWER!

We will have a review on all these matches in coming weeks.

BATTLEFIELD UKC TIGER 2O22

Elorde Sports Centre Paranaque Manila Sunday October 23rd

TO THE VICTOR GO THE SPOILS
September 13, 2022

TO THE VICTOR GO THE SPOILS

Congratulations to our friend Virgel Vitor on his recent WBO Oriental title win.

Vitor scored a spectacular round 3 KO of Thailand's Arnon Yupang to secure the belt.

The Bohol fighter, known as Valiente, was a World Team member at the VSP Promotions Victory8 event held in Hanoi in late 2019. Vitor fought a superb battle with Vietnam Team's Nguyễn Văn Gioi in front of a crowd of 25,000 people, and it was obvious from his performance that night that he had a very big future.

Well done on your victory Virgel, and wishing you further success in your path ahead.

LAUREJAS TO STORM THE BATTLEFIELD
September 11, 2022

LAUREJAS TO STORM THE BATTLEFIELD

Former smart amateur Donald Laurejas makes a short turnaround when he takes on debutant Jess Mike Malaca this October in Parañaque.

Laurejas made a solid debut in August, getting a decision over a vastly improved Marlon Bacolando. He showed some nice touches in that fight, and looked excellent when he used his height and reach to advantage. It is fair to say that the more experienced Bacolando applied good pressure in that contest, and Laurejas will definitely improve significantly from that bout.

BATTLEFIELD UKC has some really promising young fighters on the card, and you can include Donald Laurejas in that group. He has sparred with some big names prior and subsequent to his debut, and has handled the pressure extremely well. Expect to see a vastly improved performance when this young man steps into the ring on October 23rd.

BATTLEFIELD UKC TIGER 2O22

Elorde Sports Centre Paranaque Manila Sunday October 23rd

"PRODIGY" TO BATTLE MARK JOHN YAP
September 10, 2022

"PRODIGY" TO BATTLE MARK JOHN YAP

Papua New Guinea's best known fighter is headed to Manila, and has agreed to terms to face "the Journeyman" Mark John Yap at the BATTLEFIELD on October 23rd. Junior "the Prodigy" Raka is a former Arafura Games silver medallist, and has had 3 "official" professional bouts, winning 2 by way of Knockout. But the PNG banger has 7 fights which BoxRec failed to list - all wins, and all knockouts!

His only career loss was on points to the outstanding pinoy Roldan Aldea, in a WBA title match in early 2021. Mark John Yap looked outstanding in his recent WBA clash with Charly Suarez, and his effort left Junior Raka a fan:"It was a really great fight by Mark Yap, lots of clever boxing. I was really impressed. I realize this will be a very hard fight for me, as I am accepting the job at short notice.

But I am very confident in my ability, and I know I have the power to get his attention. Make no mistake, PNG fighters are proud warriors, and this will be a GREAT FIGHT!"

Junior Raka and Mark John Yap will be the main undercard bout to Suarez v Magali at

BATTLEFIELD UKC TIGER 2O22

Elorde Sports Centre Paranaque Manila Sunday October 23rd

THREE KINGS IN THE PACK
September 10, 2022

THREE KINGS IN THE PACK

Yes! Saturday is work day too! These three Elorde boys are busy honing the skills and building bone and muscle. Jules Victoriano just returned from Vietnam, where he had a huge encounter with local lightweight champ Dinh Hong Quan.

Cris Ganoza and the Wolverine have exciting times ahead, and will venture to Japan this month. Ganoza takes on unbeaten Goki Kobayashi, whilst Estrada looks to put the claws into Yushi Fujita.

WATCH OUT JAPAN!

WE'RE CHEERING YOU GIRL !
September 8, 2022

WE'RE CHEERING YOU GIRL !

Vietnam Team Victory8 fighter Nguyễn Thi Thu Nhi gets a chance to consolidate world title belts in Costa Rica tomorrow.

Both gurls made weight....it's on!  

Costa Rica v Vietnam.

Yokasta Valle v Thi Thu Nhi Nguyen  

IBF/WBO World minimumweight unification fight in San Jose Costa Rica.

Going to be a great fight....watch live on DAZN tomorrow ....

7pm Costa Rica, 8am Vietnam, 9am Philippines, 6pm LA, 9pm NY, 11am Aus.

Good luck to both teams....time to make history!

Charly Suarez to fight Carlo Magali on Oct 23 in Parañaque City
September 7, 2022

Charly Suarez to fight Carlo Magali on Oct 23 in Parañaque City

(Courtesy or WBN)

FORMER Olympian Charly Suarez makes another title defense of his World Boxing Association (WBA) Asia super featherweight title when he meets national champion Carlo Magali (25 wins) in Parañaque City on October 23.

Suarez is looking to remain unbeaten and continue his ascent in the super featherweight division and maintain a world title run. He’s currently ranked No. 36 in the super featherweight division by the World Boxing Council (WBC), in which the current titleholder is American star Shakur Stevenson.

The 34-year-old Suarez’s year has been very impressive. He started 2022 with a 12th round technical knockout of Tomjune Mangubat to win the vacant WBA Asia belt.

He followed up that win with a lopsided unanimous decision over Junny Salogaol in a tune-up last June. He then outclassed experienced Marjohn Yap by unanimous decision in his first WBA Asia title defense on Aug. 7.

Magali was supposed to fight in South Africa last Aug. 21 in an World Boxing Federation (WBF) lightweight title fight against Ayanda Nkosi but the fight was cancelled.

The rugged Magali has a reputation of scoring huge upsets. One of the biggest wins of his career was when he knocked out Davey Browne Jr. to win the International Boxing Federation (IBF) Pan Pacific super featherweight belt in Australia.

Unfortunately, Browne Jr. didn’t wake up from the knockout and died a few days later. Magali is also a former Oriental and Pacific Boxing Federation (OPBF).

He has also beaten the likes of Mark JohnYap (twice), Rey Perez, and Mark Gil Melligen. Magali was also impressive in his most recent performance, a dominant win over local lightweight star Al Toyogon.

Magali holds a record of 25 wins (13KO) and holds the pro experience edge over Suarez, who is unbeaten in 12 wins (7KO).

“We know we have lots of work to do to achieve our goals, and we are very grateful to get opportunities to fight good opponents for belts as we look to improve.” said the King’s Warrior Charly Suarez.

“Carlo Magali has been a big name in Philippines boxing for a long time, and he has also beaten some top guys that he wasn’t expected to beat. So, we don’t underestimate this boxer!

We are preparing for a war, as we expect that Magali will be trying for a brawl. He will be looking for the knockout. We will be smart, but are ready to fight fire with fire!”

Charly Suarez and Carlo Magali will be fighting for both the RP national and WBA Asia Championship belts.

Suarez is leaving nothing to chance in his world rankings surge, yet Magali has a style that has previously thwarted the plans of many more heavily favoured opponents.

DON'T "SLEEP" ON MANCITO
September 6, 2022

DON'T "SLEEP" ON MANCITO

Eduardo “the Nightmare” Mancito steps onto the BATTLEFIELD this October, and will face up to unbeaten lightweight prospect Jerald Into.

"The Nightmare" is far and away the most experienced opponent that Into has faced so far.

The 29 year old Mancito has fought against many of the division’s best, including bouts in countries like Mexico, Thailand and Japan.

As a boxer with 18 wins on his resume, The Nightmare brings valuable knowledge to the ring, and his no nonsense style have yielded him 9 KOs. His gritty toughness is also undeniable, having only been stopped twice in his career, both instances being at the hands of foreign opponents with outstanding records.

Eduardo Mancito has that enviable “warrior’s blood” He loves to fight, to challenge himself, and he ducks NOBODY! His last 3 losses are deceptive - they were at the hands of unbeaten boxers Charly Suarez and Jadier Hererra, and a very narrow defeat at the hands of once beaten Jose Roda Jr.

But tear up the form guides, Jerald Into represents a totally new challenge, and rest assured, Eduardo Mancito will be looking to turn this into a "Nightmare" experience for the unbeaten southpaw.

Eduardo Mancito: 18Wins (9KO) 14Losses (3KO) 2Draws

THIS MEANS WAR !  OCTOBER 23RD
September 6, 2022

THIS MEANS WAR ! OCTOBER 23RD

THIS MEANS WAR !  OCTOBER 23rd

NGUYỄN THI THU NHI THIS THURSDAY
September 6, 2022

NGUYỄN THI THU NHI THIS THURSDAY

Vietnam's Nhi will fight to unify world titles with Yokasta Valle in Costa Rica this Thursday.

Nhi holds the WBO title, whilst local cult status heroine Yokasta Valle owns the IBF version.

VSP Promotions have long been an admirer of Nhi, and she competed at our very first Victory8 event in HCMC. The Vietnam girl made headlines winning an exhibition match with retired world champ Gretchen Abaniel, and was awarded a $20,000 USD prize for her efforts !

Nhi has come a long way since then, and we wish her lots of good fortune in her next big challenge in Costa Rica.

GO NHI !!!!

CAN TOUGH MAGALI SPOIL THE PARTY?
September 5, 2022

CAN TOUGH MAGALI SPOIL THE PARTY?

FORMER Olympian Charly Suarez makes another title defense of his World Boxing Association (WBA) Asia featherweight title, this time, against tough journeyman Carlo Magali on Oct. 23 at The Flash Grand Ballroom of the Elorde Sports Complex in Parañaque City.

Suarez is looking to remain unbeaten and continue his ascent in the super featherweight division in the hopes of a world title run. He’s currently ranked No. 36 in the super featherweight division by the World Boxing Council (WBC), in which the current titleholder is American star Shakur Stevenson.

The 34-year-old Suarez’s year has been very impressive. He started 2022 with a 12th round technical knockout of Tomjune Mangubat to win the vacant WBA Asia belt. He followed up that win with a lopsided unanimous decision over Junny Salogaol in a tune-up last June. He then outclassed experienced Marjohn Yap by unanimous decision in his first WBA Asia title defense on Aug. 7.

Magali was supposed to fight in South Africa last Aug. 21 in an World Boxing Federation (WBF) lightweight title fight against Ayanda Nkosi but the fight was cancelled.

The 35-year-old Magali has a reputation of scoring huge upsets. One of the biggest wins of his career was when he knocked out Davey Browne Jr. to win the International Boxing Federation (IBF) Pan Pacific super featherweight belt in Australia. Unfortunately, Browne Jr. didn’t wake up from the knockout and died a few days later. Magali is also a former Oriental and Pacific Boxing Federation (OPBF).

He has also beaten the likes of Yap, twice, and Mark Gil Melligen and, just two years ago, Al Toyogon.

Suarez is 12-0 with seven knockouts, while Magali is 25-13-3 with 13 knockouts.

Also seeing action in the same card are unbeaten prospects Weljon Mindoro (8-0, 8 KOs) and Ali Canega (6-0-1, 4 KOs), and Claudevan Sese (7-3-3, 1 KO).

(Story Courtesy of Sunstar)

BATTLEFIELD : FULL FIGHT CARD
September 4, 2022

BATTLEFIELD : FULL FIGHT CARD

BATTLEFIELD UKC Tiger 2O22

Elorde Sports Centre Paranaque Manila Sunday October 23rd

BE THERE !

WE GOT TALENT WITH "X FACTOR" !
September 4, 2022

WE GOT TALENT WITH "X FACTOR" !

Come and see "Crossman" Antonio Uy, and a host of emerging young pinoy stars at:

BATTLEFIELD UKC TIGER 2O22

Elorde Sports Centre Paranaque Manila Sunday October 23rd

You gonna be Xtremely impressed!

SUAREZ: "NEXT STEP IS OCTOBER 23RD"
September 3, 2022

SUAREZ: "NEXT STEP IS OCTOBER 23RD"

Team Suarez says the work never stops, and whilst they have lofty world title ambitions, their immediate focus is October 23rd in Parañaque City.

"We know we have lots of work to do to achieve our goals, and we are very grateful to get opportunities to fight good opponents for belts as we look to improve." said the King's Warrior Charly Suarez.

"Carlo Magali has been a big name in Philippines boxing for a long time, and he has also beaten some top guys that he wasn't expected to beat. So, we don't underestimate this boxer!

We are preparing for a war, as we expect that Magali will be trying for a brawl. He will be looking for the knockout. We will be smart, but are ready to fight fire with fire!"

Charly Suarez and Carlo Magali will be fighting for both the RP national and WBA Asia Championship belts.

Suarez is leaving nothing to chance in his world rankings surge, yet Magali has a style that has previously thwarted the plans of more heavily favoured opponents.

BATTLEFIELD UKC TIGER 2O22

Elorde Sports Centre Paranaque Manila Sunday October 23rd

CROSSMAN READY TO JOIN THE BATTLE
September 3, 2022

CROSSMAN READY TO JOIN THE BATTLE

One of Manila's hottest prospects has just signed up to BATTLEFIELD UKC Tiger 2O22!Antonio Uy was an amateur standout before going pro earlier this year.This Elorde trained fighter hasn't put a foot wrong since, going 2 and 0, and both by way of stoppage. The execution and confidence displayed in his wins was that of a much more experienced boxer, and beckons bigger challenges in his future.

The great news is that this quicksilver attacking weapon known as "Crossman" will step into the BATTLEFIELD on October 23rd.Antonio Uy is definitely one of the most exciting prospects in the Philippines right now, and we will be looking to match him with a more seasoned opponent to test his mettle.Get to Parañaque next month and watch the Crossman do his thing. We guarantee that you will be quite amazed at the speed, accuracy, and power, that this kid possesses.Updates on an opponent for Antonio Uy, and any other new troops destined for the BATTLEFIELD, coming soon !

WHEN ALL YOU HAVE IS D'HAMMER !
September 2, 2022

WHEN ALL YOU HAVE IS D'HAMMER !

WHEN ALL YOU HAVE IS D'HAMMER ! Every opponent starts to look like a nail !

RoyRoy Sumugat had his first fight for 2022 in Manila last month, and it wasn't served up easy!

He encountered the vastly improved Jufel Salina, a boxer that brought to the ring an impressive work rate delivered with lashings of power, and it ensured the resuming Sumugat had nowhere to hide.

But the man dubbed D'HAMMER passed  his return exam with flying colours!

Breaking news is BIG ROY is back, and is the latest to join a host of gladiators at the

BATTLEFIELD UKC Tiger  2022 !

Charly Suarez and Carlo Magali will star as the main attraction, fighting for WBA and RP national championship honours.

BATTLEFIELD is already shaping as the biggest boxing event this year, so make sure you get to Parañaque on Sunday October 23rd to see the action unfold live.

We will keep you updated as more and more boxers sign on to go to war!

Fight Card coming soon !

BATTLEFIELD UKC Tiger 2022

Elorde Sports Centre Paranaque Manila Sunday October 23rd

MANEFISTO IS READY FOR A WAR !
September 2, 2022

MANEFISTO IS READY FOR A WAR !

OK we've just signed up another brave soldier and confirmed he is destined for the

BATTLEFIELD UKC Tiger 2022 !!

Jason "Manefisto" Buenaobra says that he's armed and ready for ANYONE !

Big news on an opponent for this stealthy southpaw, and the other assorted killers that will be entering the BATTLEFIELD, coming soon!

Elorde Sports Centre Paranaque Manila

Sunday October 23rd

YAP IS BACK !
September 1, 2022

YAP IS BACK !

Mark John Yap put on an outstanding display recently in Manila when he took on Charly Suarez for the WBA title. In what was a very cerebral and high volume contest, Yap constantly asked questions of the champion for the full 12 rounds. His ability to read shots, and switch his own attacks between subtlety and power, was not lost on an appreciative crowd. It was often remarked around the room that with some of his body assaults, if not for a special opponent like Suarez, then Yap would have definitely scored a stoppage victory.

And so onto the big news - YAP IS BACK !

VSP Promotions were very fortunate to secure The Journeyman, who was originally intended to fight in Japan this October. That match fell through and we were quick to contact the CDO star (a former triple OPBF champ)

Japan's loss is Philippines gain !

VSP have a huge opinion of this outstanding boxer !

He is without doubt one of the most technical and skilled boxers in the Philippines, and has years of high level international experience that have crafted his game.

If you are a true fight fan, come see this elite level operator in action on October 23rd in Parañaque.

Guess who is coming to the party?
September 1, 2022

Guess who is coming to the party?

BATTLEFIELD UKC TIGER 2O22

Elorde Sports Centre Paranaque Manila

Sunday October 23rd

FIGHT CARD COMING SOON!

Yes - Claudevan Sese will be on the card!

PHILIPPINES BEST LIGHTWEIGHT ?
August 31, 2022

PHILIPPINES BEST LIGHTWEIGHT ?

Jerald Into went 5 and 0 when he out hustled Vietnam's Nguyen Van Hai recently. Hai is a former national champion and SEA Games medalist, so the bout was a marked step up in class for the rapidly improving fighter.What's next ? Hmmm....The word is strong that Jerald Into will be appearing on a huge Suarez v Magali undercard on October 23rd at BATTLEFIELD UKC Tiger 2022 !Fingers crossed, because this kid is going places.He may even end up the Philippines best lightweight prospect the way he is going!

HEADED FOR THE BATTLEFIELD ?
August 30, 2022

HEADED FOR THE BATTLEFIELD ?

Jonniel Laurente looks certain to make an appearance on the undercard of Suarez v Magali this October in Parañaque.

The mood for this show is already simmering, and the name says it all !

BATTLEFIELD -  UKC TIGER 2022

Sounds just  perfect for the promising and unbeaten Laurente, who is one of the best emerging talents in the Philippines.

News on his opponent, and other great fighters destined for the BATTLEFIELD,  will be coming soon !

SUAREZ + MAGALI = PUNCHAMANIA !
August 30, 2022

SUAREZ + MAGALI = PUNCHAMANIA !

Charly Suarez and Carlo Magali are both known for blazing hands and massive punch counts, so expect a fistic smorgasbord of full on attack when these two fighters meet on October 23rd.

Magali makes his eagerly awaited return after an unfortunate run of fight cancelations.

When we last saw "The Ferocious", he was simply outstanding, besting a very good young fighter by the name of Al Toyogan (who has looked unbeatable since!)

It also should be remembered that just prior to his Toyogan match, Carlo Magali was slated to fight unbeaten Miguel Berchelt for the world title, a fight that was widely acknowledged as the toughest test yet encountered for the formidable title holder.

Carlo Magali is the current Philippines national champion, and in true champion spirit, will put that title on the line when he faces Suarez. Likewise, the King's Warrior will offer up his WBA belt for the October 23rd match at Elorde Sports Centre Paranaque.

The unbeaten Suarez has been in outstanding touch, and is certainly lucky to have a swathe of quality opponents and sparring partners around his weight class.

His most recent win against a very savvy Mark John Yap will give you a taste of what to expect this October.

BEWARE THE TRIGGERMAN !
August 29, 2022

BEWARE THE TRIGGERMAN !

Expect all guns blazing on October 23rd, when youthful "power prodigy" Weljon Mindoro is expected to make his appearance on the main undercard of Suarez v Magali.

Mindoro is a member of a very talented squad trained out of Quibors Boxing Gym in Cavite, and his inclusion to the Charly Suarez card is surely going to add huge interest to the Parañaque show.

The man known as "Triggerman" is unbeaten in 8 bouts, and quite incredibly, has completed his work assignments all within the distance !

Mindoro is also unique in the fact that he is a larger size boxer than what is typically seen in the Philippines, contesting the Middleweight category (70kg).

As you can see from his picture with national team star Eumir Marcial, TRIGGERMAN is no shrinking violet. And at the age of just 22, he may very well still be growing !

VICTORY8 IS COMING BACK TO VIETNAM !
August 28, 2022

VICTORY8 IS COMING BACK TO VIETNAM !

The greatest boxing festival in Vietnam. It is finally coming after nearly 3 years!

SUAREZ ALREADY BACK IN THE OFFICE
August 28, 2022

SUAREZ ALREADY BACK IN THE OFFICE

The King's Warrior is on a short turn around, and will face up to Philippines' national champ Carlo Magali in Parañaque on October 23.Suarez was originally slated to fight a foreign opponent in Danang, but the October 29 date made a planned December match unworkable.

The VSP boxer is enthusiastic about the task ahead :"Yes, we had planned to fight India's number one boxer in Danang, but the date was a little too late for our schedule.We are very fortunate to be able to get to match a top professional like Carlo, he has been one of the big names in boxing for many years. I like the challenge because Carlo Magali always brings a great fight!"Magali was recently preparing for a big match in South Africa that was canceled. The Bohol bred fighter quickly jumped at the opportunity to test himself with the WBA champion Suarez. Magali is the current national champion, and when last in the ring, defeated the highly promising Al Toyogan.

The match between Charly Suarez and Carlo Magali will be the main event of another big card at Elorde Sports Centre on Sunday October 23rd. The combatants will be competing for WBA Asia and RP title honours in what will be an action packed bout.

SESE BACK IN ACTION OCTOBER 23
August 26, 2022

SESE BACK IN ACTION OCTOBER 23

In great news for fight fans, Claudevan Sese is all set to return to the ring this October, after an extended hiatus during lockdown.

The firebrand style of Mr. Heart Throb has been sorely missed of late, being so distinguishable by his fast hands and feet, and even the theatrical style that he brings to the ring each time.

And if you need reminding, here is a glimpse of Claudevan Sese back in 2019, when he took on a former Vietnam national champion, the "smiling assassin" Tran Van An.

VICTORY8 COMING AGAIN TO VIETNAM
August 24, 2022

VICTORY8 COMING AGAIN TO VIETNAM

The last time we brought fighters from around the world to Vietnam, the response was quite unbelievable.

The Legends of Hoan Kiem show in Hanoi attracted a crowd of 25,000, and was viewed by millions more on live TV and streaming. The matches from that historic event have since generated more than 30 million views.

THIS DECEMBER VICTORY8 IS BACK!

Vietnam's best will be matched with top professional fighters around the world in an electric 4 round format. Fast and furious!

We are currently scouting for iconic locations in HCMC and Vung Tau.

Breaking news on this soon.

THE FEROOCIOUS TO FIGHT SUAREZ
August 23, 2022

THE FEROOCIOUS TO FIGHT SUAREZ

Carlo Magali has signed to fight Charly Suarez in October in Manila.

"The Ferocious" was slated to fight in South Africa, but when that fight failed to materialise, was quick to challenge the unbeaten Suarez.

Magali is a last start victor over powerful prospect Al Toyogan, and he also has two wins to his credit over Mark John Yap on his excellent resume. Yap is a multiple OPBF champ, and the most recent in a string of excellent local opponents for former Olympian Suarez.

The match which is proposed for October 23rd, will see Charly Suarez will defend his WBA title, and in a confident gesture, Carlo Magali will put his national RP belt on the line.

This is an exciting time for Philippines boxing where the fighters are embracing the opportunity for best to face best!

More news on this match up coming soon.

WHEN THE MOON HITS YOUR EYE, LIKE A BIG PIZZA PIE
August 10, 2022

WHEN THE MOON HITS YOUR EYE, LIKE A BIG PIZZA PIE

"That's Amore" !!   Two WBA Asia title holders in the house at ANNIHILATION TIGER UKC in Parañaque, the most recently crowned being Linn Sandstrom.

The Swedish fighter, trained in Australia by Tony Del Vecchio, scored a solid win to grab the belt from a Thai opponent that came to survive. It was Sandstrom's 6th win as a pro, and signaled better things to come.

And who better to compare notes with than the Wonder Boy himself, Carl Jammes Martin, who recently successfully defended the very same title!

SUMUGAT SUPERB AT TIGER UKC RETURN
August 9, 2022

SUMUGAT SUPERB AT TIGER UKC RETURN

RoyRoy Sumugat and Jufel Salina turned on a battle for the ages in Parañaque on Sunday.

Jufel Salina is a top prospect who just impresses and improves with each bout, and his clash with "d'Hammer" was quality, high workrate, non stop action from the opening bell. The performance of Salina was so good in fact, it would have been no surprise if the referee had raised his hand after the final bell sounded.

Roy Sumugat had a splendid 2021, but was unfortunately stopped in his last match of the year, and his clash with Salina marked his long-awaited ring return. He weathered some great shots from Salina, but never looked vulnerable, and his accuracy in returning with meaningful work of his own clearly swayed the judges.

RoyRoy looked really composed and balanced against a "come to win" opponent, and this strong southpaw delivered quality responses every time he was asked a serious question.

This match reinforced the rise in calibre of Jufel Salina, and even more so, the level of performance that RoyRoy can produce under pressure.

Great first up showing from D’Hammer !

Charly Suarez vs Mark John Yap
August 9, 2022

Charly Suarez vs Mark John Yap

Charly Suarez vs Mark John Yap showcases exciting high level boxing!  Thank you Angela Yambao for incredible photos!

SUAREZ AND YAP IN WBA CLASSIC
August 8, 2022

SUAREZ AND YAP IN WBA CLASSIC

Mark John Yap and Charly Suarez stole the show with top echelon performances in the WBA Asia title match in Parañaque yesterday. Yap looked in outstanding shape at the weigh-in, and that aesthetic translated to a phenomenal ring performance.

VSP are a huge fan of the CDO boxer, but it must be said, he turned on what was likely a career best display against a career best opponent.

Yap trained in the altitude of Baguio for yesterday's battle, and the strength and endurance gained in that camp had him asking questions of champion Suarez right till the end.

"The Journeyman" threw an array of quality punches at the former Olympian, and if you weren't watching closely, take note. Jabs of different speed and trajectory, and by altering his front foot, constantly probing for different angles to find a way in. He threw lead hooks, high and low, often forcing Suarez onto the back foot to cover up. But it was probably the combinations he created off lead uppercuts that were his most impressive work, and the comments heard from the knowledgeable section of the crowd were unanimous.

"If that's any other guy, other than Suarez, that guy is getting knocked out !"

Mark John Yap put on an awe inspiring display of skills and bravery that won plenty of new fans. He showed the pedigree of a multiple title winner who has fought the very best in his 30 match winning career.

And for Charly Suarez, what can be said?

His sublime shut out offering actually reflects more upon his extraordinary gifts than the effort produced by his rival.

Speed, power, shot selection, distance, and execution were just really pinpoint. His template for war games is just so concise, it will take something extraordinary to halt his rapid advance up the world rankings.

Manny Pacquiao was a phenomenon, an indomitable blend of speed and power, a freak of nature, the likes of which we will likely never see again.

But if there has EVER been a better "boxer" produced in the Philippines than Charly Suarez in the last 50 years, I can hand on heart say, I have never seen it!

GET READY TO RUMBLE!!!
August 4, 2022

GET READY TO RUMBLE!!!

WOW!!! It's this weekend!! We are supercharging up the weekend with 20 pro fights and 4 title belts!

ANNIHILATION TIGER UKC

Elorde Sports Centre Paranaque Manila Sunday August 7th

MANILA -  IT'S FIGHT WEEK !!
August 4, 2022

MANILA - IT'S FIGHT WEEK !!

Michael Pengue was the first of the international fighters to arrive in Manila late yesterday, and was quick to hit the gym at Elorde Southbox earlier today.

Mickey trains in Australia with the famous Bondi Boxing Club, and is a former WBC Australasian champion.

Pengue will be competing in the second session of a 19 bout card this Sunday in Paranaque, and will renew acquaintances with main event fighter Charly Suarez.

The King's Warrior and Pengue were both members of a World Team squad that competed against Vietnam in Hanoi in late 2019.

MICHAEL PENGUE v GERRY PATENIO

6 rounds Super Welterweight 154lb

ANNIHILATION TIGER UKC

Elorde Sports Centre Paranaque Manila Sunday August 7th

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BE READY FOR THE YAP ATTACK !
August 2, 2022

BE READY FOR THE YAP ATTACK !

WBA title challenger Mark John Yap pictured today and looking the best he has in years!

YAP IS BACK !

The proud son of Cagayan de Oro has been busy in camp, training at altitude in the cool mountains of Baguio, and the reports are, he is in unbelievable shape for his clash with the King's Warrior Charly Suarez.

Mark John Yap has been a force on the international scene for many years now, earning him the moniker "the Journeyman", and his experience at the highest level (30 wins) creates the setting for an intriguing and highly strategic fight with champion Suarez.

Yap is technically so efficient, but be sure, the man has plenty of pop too!

This Journeyman looks to have the style to give Charly Suarez his biggest test on home soil

GREAT MATCH UP!

MARK JOHN YAP v CHARLY SUAREZ

WBA Asia title

12 rounds   Super Featherweight  59kg

Elorde Sports Centre Paranaque Manila Sunday August 7th

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IT'S FIGHT WEEK IN PARAÑAQUE !
August 1, 2022

IT'S FIGHT WEEK IN PARAÑAQUE !

Four title fights on two cards !

Charly Suarez v Mark John Yap

Al Toyogan v Allan Villanueva

Lito Dante v Clyde Azarcon

Linn Sandstrom v Khwunchit Khunya

KABOOM!

Not only that, when do top overseas fighters ever come to the Philippines ? Never !

Well, we've got'em!

Check out the first time appearance of top international fighters Michael Pengue from Australia, and the legendary Nguyen Van Hai from Vietnam.

And you wanting more! You got it!

We are showcasing some of the best up and coming talent on the local scene right now!

If you're not there, then you're no boxing fan!  

Come and get some !

ANNIHILATION TIGER UKC

Elorde Sports Centre Paranaque Manila Sunday August 7th

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GREAT FIGHTS IN HO TRAM

GREAT FIGHTS IN HO TRAM

Despite suffering narrow losses, Ben Ligas and Jules Victoriano produced next level performances in the belt fights in Vietnam last night.

Ligas faced the vastly experienced Uzbek, the much revered "mini Tyson " Olimjon Nazarov. This was quality boxing from both, with "the Sniper" bringing the cleaner punches, but perhaps lacking the aggression of Nazarov, who looked constantly keen for work. This was a hard match to score, as neither fighter was particularly dominant in a see sawing affair, and the body shot in the 11th where Ligas took a knee was perhaps the only real difference.

Dinh Hong Quan is physically indomitable, and with his height and reach, this improving Vietnam boxer is a task for anybody. It was anticipated that Jules Victoriano would give him his toughest test to date, and he definitely didn't disappoint !

This was a great fight, and is probably best viewed in two parts. Victoriano boxed beautifully in the early rounds, but despite landing nice shots, the Vietnam champ kept stealing rounds with some heavier and more direct landed shots. Quan also "appeared" more dominant, more frequently backing Victoriano up and putting him on to combos.

Going into the second half of the fight, Victoriano definitely lifted his output and accuracy, and even gave the Vietnam opponent a couple of "dig deep" moments !

This was an exciting and fantastic match up, that very easily could have been scored a draw, it was that evenly contested! There is no doubt that Dinh Hong Quan produced the best performance of his career last night, and this was really needed because of the beautiful boxing skills displayed by Jules Victoriano.

VSP would love to see these two great young fighters rematch at a later date, maybe on a bigger stage!

Post event, all smiles, and pictured are Coach Toto Laurente, Ben Ligas, VSP Vietnam boss Lim Song, and Jules Victoriano. Great job by all !

HO TRAM READY TO RUMBLE !
July 29, 2022

HO TRAM READY TO RUMBLE !

Philippines' Ben Ligas and Jules Victoriano looked in crazy shape at today's weigh in!

All boxers passed the scales without incident, and the stage is set for a huge night of boxing in Ho Tram Vietnam tomorrow night.

Ligas will fight Uzbekistan's "mini Tyson " Olimjon Nazarov for the WBO Oriental Flyweight championship. While reaching veteran status, Nazarov is still a boss in the ring, and has an amazing record of 27 wins in 32 fights. Philippines champ Ben Ligas has a height and reach advantage, and will need to use this to keep the Uzbek wizard on a leash.

Dinh Hong Quan is a typically Vietnamese fighter - long, lean and one super tough SOB!

Jules Victoriano represents his biggest challenge as a pro when the two meet for the IBF Asia Lightweight belt tomorrow night. Victoriano is a stylistic boxer with power, and whilst he is normally the taller boxer, this won't be the case against Quan.

This is a super match up, and perhaps the best yet seen in the short history of pro boxing in Vietnam !

WARNING: ALL VIETS CAN REALLY FIGHT!
July 29, 2022

WARNING: ALL VIETS CAN REALLY FIGHT!

And we mean - REALLY !

Nguyen Van Hai is heading to Manila next Sunday, and is vowing to show the locals what Vietnam boxing is all about.

Despite a top prospect opponent like the unbeaten Jerald Into (4 and 0), and not having competed in more than two years, for Hai, it all makes little difference.

"Let's Goooooo !"

NGUYEN VAN HAI v JERALD INTO

6 rounds  Lightweight 135lb

ANNIHILATION TIGER UKC

Elorde Sports Centre Paranaque Manila

Sunday August 7th

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IT'S WRITTEN IN THE STARS
July 28, 2022

IT'S WRITTEN IN THE STARS

You don't need a telescope to see the future -  they are standing right here in front of you !!

Here stands more of the young blood that will be on display at ANNIHILATION TIGER UKC in Paranaque on Sunday August 7th.

Clarence Breboneria, Anton Maglinte, Jonathan Almacen, and Fernando Tagpuno Jr make up the resplendently handsome quartet, and rest assured, THEY CAN ALL FIGHT !

WE'RE GOING TO VIETNAM !!
July 28, 2022

WE'RE GOING TO VIETNAM !!

Ben Ligas and Jules Victoriano are ready to fly out for HCMC Vietnam ahead of Saturday's big fight night in Ho Tram.

Ho Tram is a coastal area, about 150km south of HCMC, and the Grand Casino is proving a popular boxing venue.

HCMC is still working with crowd restrictions as a result of the pandemic, so non city areas are great choices for boxing events.

Local promoter Cocky Buffalo have a great card, highlighted by belt fights that include the two Elorde boxers.

National champ Ligas will fight outstanding Uzbekistan boxer Olimjon Nazarov, a winner of 27 fights, and is a world top 40.

Jules Victoriano and local Vietnam prospect Dinh Hong Quan will contest the IBF Asia Lightweight title, and this is sure to prove the highlight of Saturday's cracking card of bouts.

Safe travels boys!

TOO CLOSE TO CALL !
July 25, 2022

TOO CLOSE TO CALL !

Hot prospects Erson Trinidad and Arjay Recopelacion are running a parallel course when they meet in Paranaque this August.

Both fighters looked promising types before the pandemic punctuated their progress. Neither boxer has seen ring time since way back in 2019.

Recopelacion is a young energetic fighter from the Hardstone Monis stable in LA Union. He put together 5 wins while still a teen, and landed a couple of KOs in the process. He is an orthodox fighter with good hand and foot speed, and puts his combos together really well.

Erson Trinidad is one of two talented brothers that appear at this event. He and brother Jahzeel hail from Palawan, and you will get to see, these boys are QUALITY !

Erson is not dissimilar in style to his opponent, he is a fast handed orthodox, and he put together 3 quick wins before he was forced to wait out the pandemic. Whilst you could argue he is an unknown quantity with no form since 2019, be advised that he has been sparring top opponents in preparation, and, he looks GREAT !

This is a fantastic match up between two young lions with lots of scope to win lots more in the future.

ERSON TRINIDAD v ARJAY RECOPELACION

6 rounds  Light Flyweight   108 pounds

ANNIHILATION UKC

Elorde Sports Centre Paranaque Manila Sunday August 7th

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ATTACK MAY PROVE THE BEST DEFENSE?
July 24, 2022

ATTACK MAY PROVE THE BEST DEFENSE?

Aisah “D’Striker” Alico resumed from a three year break from the sport, when beaten by Swedish visitor Linn Sandstrom back in March.

Despite the defeat, there was plenty to like about her first up showing.

Alico showed lots of clever hands and spontaneous attack in that contest, whereas her defense was mitigated some by the fact that she had a very short preparation, and she was contesting a heavier and less suitable weight class.

Linn Sandstrom (who also appears on the card) had nothing but praise for her opponent:

“She hit me with some great shots, and her power really surprised me. Aisah is tough too, I think if she was fully fit then it would have been really hard to stop her. I’m sure she will improve a lot on today’s performance if she can get another fight soon”

Cagayan de Oro native Alico will take on Allen Joy Solidarios, a debutant from the Nietes Stable Negros Occidental. Not much is known about Solidarios, except she is young, fast and has potential. She will be well schooled, and she will definitely have good knowledge of the sort of threats that her opponent can bring to the ring.

This will be a much more suitable weight class for southpaw Alico, who will fight here at around 10 pounds lighter than her March outing. With 7 wins to her credit, Alico clearly has an experience edge on her rival, so expect to see her show a very offensive display when these two girls meet early next month in Paranaque.

AISAH ALICO v ALLEN JOY SOLIDARIOS

4 rounds   Minimum Weight 105 pounds

ANNIHILATION UKC

Elorde Sports Centre Paranaque Manila

Sunday August 7th

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SANDSTROM AT ANNIHILATION UKC
July 24, 2022

SANDSTROM AT ANNIHILATION UKC

Sweden's Linn Sandstrom returns to Manila on August 7th, where she takes on Thai Khwunchit Khunya in a bantamweight undercard bout.

It has already been a busy year for the Aussie trained boxer, who fought in the Philippines in March. As widely reported, Sandstrom came to boxing quite late, but is making up for lost time and will be chasing her 6th win as a pro against Khunya.

If you are in Manila and want to see Linn in action, please arrive early. It's a big day of undercard action !

LINN SANDSTROM v KHWUNCHIT KHUNYA

6 rounds  Bantamweight 54kg

ANNIHILATION UKC

Elorde Sports Centre Paranaque Manila Sunday August 7th

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TWO PUPS  ONE BONE !
July 23, 2022

TWO PUPS ONE BONE !

Clarence Breboneria showed some great form in sparring against more experienced fighters before a debut points loss. He is definitely way better than his first effort, and will be looking to make amends against Taraki Boxing Gym's Yvan Espolon.

Yvan "the Terrble" Espolon is on debut, but has been observed doing nice sparring in preparation for ANNIHILATION UKC, including work with Patrick Ballatong, a boxer that also appears on this card. Espolon is an orthodox fighter with a relaxed style and nice reach, and defintely has the style to give Breboneria problems.

This is a good fight, and as both these guys lack pro experience, will likely be resolved by the one who can set into their rhythm first  and make consistent touches.

CLARENCE BREBONERIA v YVAN ESPOLON

4 rounds   Featherweight 57kg

ANNIHILATION UKC

Elorde Sports Centre Paranaque Manila Sunday August 7th

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ESTRADA FACES KAMEDA IN JAPAN
July 21, 2022

ESTRADA FACES KAMEDA IN JAPAN

KNOCKOUT artist Jon Jon Estrada looks to continue his winning streak as he takes on Japanese Kyonosuke Kameda in an eight-round bout on July 23, 2022 at the Edion Arena in Osaka, Japan.

The 33-year-old Estrada won four straight contests since losing to former Olympian Charly Suarez last year. He destroyed Rex Wao, Pablito Canada, Jestine Tesoro and his most recent former ALA Boy Jess Rhey Waminal. He knocked out Waminal in four rounds last March 12 in Parañaque City.

Estrada has already fought twice in Japan. He scored a seventh round knockout of Tasuku Nakagawa in 2018 in his first visit. He lost to Koshin Takeshima by unanimous decision in his second trip to the "Land of the Rising Sun."

The 23-year-old Kameda is looking to bounce back after losing his last fight against Hiroki Hanabusa by unanimous decision.

Kameda is a former Japan Boxing Commission featherweight champion. He won back-to-back fights against Daiki Asai and Tsubasa Narai before his latest defeat.

Estrada is 15-8-1 with 14 knockouts, while Kameda is 7-3-1 with six knockouts.

Estrada is the eighth Pinoy boxer to fight in Japan this month. Four-division world champions Nonito Donaire and Donnie Nietes, Froilan Saludar, Presco Carcosia, Jhon Gemino, Chris Ganoza and Tesoro all fought in Japan this month and lost their respective fights.

*story courtesy of SunStar

VIETNAM MEETS PINOY POWER !
July 21, 2022

VIETNAM MEETS PINOY POWER !

ANNIHILATION UKC will play host to some visiting international boxers, but perhaps none more intriguing than Vietnam legend Nguyen Van Hai !

Despite not having seen the inside of a boxing ring since 2020, Hai is a master of various fight forms, and has the skills and experience to make the biggest tasks seem  simple! His eagerness to compete in Manila was hugely obvious, so much so he did not even ask about the opponent or weight class when invited to fight!

The Hanoi based athlete is renowned for his strength and defensive skills, and though he has extensive amateur experience, has only two pro fights on his resume. He was successful in both bouts, with one ending in stoppage.

Jerald Into is an exciting young southpaw with nice balance and ring savvy. He has an excellent jab that he delivers with variety, and is extremely patient in setting up his shots which is great to see.

And the boy's got POWER!

Jerald Into has won all 4 bouts to date, and done so with conviction, all opponents dispatched by ominous KO !

This has all the makings of the "fight of the day" -  we have all the question marks hanging over the ring return of an almost mythical action figure in Nguyen Van Hai, countered by the rapidly developing but already dangerous Jerald Into.

IF YOU DON'T LOVE THIS, YOU DON'T LOVE BOXING !

NGUYEN VAN HAI v JERALD INTO

6 rounds   Lightweight

ANNIHILATION UKC

Elorde Sports Centre Paranaque Manila Sunday August 7th

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MAJADAS READY FOR A DOG FIGHT
July 19, 2022

MAJADAS READY FOR A DOG FIGHT

Juanito Hondante and Malfred Majadas will contest what is destined to be a furious undercard bout at ANNIHILATION UKC next month.

The “Mad Dog” Malfred Majadas is based in Paranaque, and made his pro debut back in March of 2018, when he defeated Rosenido Autida by majority decision. Following on from that success he was able to maintain a busy schedule, which is great for any aspiring young fighter, winning 3 of his 4 bouts to date. This activity was punctuated by the pandemic, and Majadas wasn't seen again till March of this year.

The Mad Dog took on John Jayvee Antonio in Paranaque, and in what was a quality curtain raiser, the clash ended in a Draw. Majadas was the heavier puncher in that bout, landing some thudding shots, but his ring rust and impatience let him down defensively. It's a fair bet that we will see a similar attacking energy from the Mad Dog in his upcoming match, but likely tempered by tidier defense and punch selection.

Juanito Hondante has scored 3 wins to date, and favours trading, which can be a rocks or diamonds strategy. He is vulnerable to counters, but when he gets it right, he has scored knockout wins.

This will be a "blink and you miss it" encounter, and it's impossible not to predict  a stoppage !

MAL MAJADAS v JUANITO HONDANTE

6 rounds       Minimumweight

ANNIHILATION UKC

Elorde Sports Centre Paranaque Manila

Sunday August 7th

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I’LL TELL U Y  !!
July 19, 2022

I’LL TELL U Y !!

Hot prospect Antonio Uy makes his second appearance in August when he takes

on debutant Patrick Ballatong. And he is very definitely one to keep an eye on.

And I’ll tell you why!

The “Crossman” made a highly impressive start to his career back in May when he stopped Carlo Diaz, a boxer who appears to have a bright future in his own right.

Anonio Uy is an orthodox boxer from Gingoog City, and has whips of speed and power that complement his excellent boxing skills.

Patrick Ballatong is an experienced exponent of the kick version of the sport, and makes his pure boxing professional debut against a white hot opponent. He also is an orthodox style fighter, and is noted to have extensive sparring against good opponents, and has some very credible amateur performances, that will surely hold him in good stead in his upcoming assignment with Antonio Uy.

ANTONIO UY v PATRICK BALLATONG

4 rounds Super Flyweight

ANNIHILATION UKC

Elorde Sports Centre Paranaque Manila

Sunday August 7th

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