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April 10, 2025

TODAY: INFINITY – Ultimate Knockout Challenge

The countdown is over!

April 10 at Elorde Sports Center, Manila – come join us and witness an action-packed night of world-class boxing with FREE ADMISSION!

JUST ANNOUNCED:

Vincent Astrolabio vs. Prasitsak Phaprom – a firecracker clash between two battle-tested warriors has been moved at late notice from Phnom Penh to Manila !

Also featuring:

Yukinori Oguni vs. Jon Jon Estrada

Donnie Nietes vs. Miller Alapormina

Reito Takahashi vs. Erwin Banta

Jhon Rey Tariao vs. Glenn Mark Bejec

Lokmond Ngan vs. Crison Omayao

Jetro Pabustan vs. Mark Jequinto

Jenito Mabanan vs. Rovick Embuscado

Doors open at 4PM – come early, bring the crew, and feel the heat ringside!

This is not just boxing. This is INFINITY.

March 24, 2025

BAD INTENTIONS IN BOTH GLOVES

Former IBF Super Bantamweight World Champion Yukinori Oguni is set to fly into the Philippines to face Jon Jon "Wolverine" Estrada this April 10 at the Elorde Sports Center, Parañaque.

Yukinori Oguni is a Japanese professional boxer from Akō, Hyōgo. The rangy orthodox won his first 10 bouts straight, before later capturing the IBF super world title belt.

He holds a 21-3 record as a pro.

Oguni will be making his debut jump to the featherweight division by taking on the ever dangerous Jonjon Estrada.

The Japanese star had previously fought with the Filipino's three division world champion John Riel Casimero on October 12, 2023, at the Ariake Arena in Tokyo, Japan.

The bout ended unfortunately - with a controversial technical draw because of an accidental headbutt.

Two judges had it for Casimero, and the other judge for Oguni, in what was developing into a see-sawing battle.

JonJon Estrada has proven to be one of the Philippines most popular fighters in recent years. The man known as the Wolverine is renowned for his low crouching style in stalking opponents, and his penchant for blunt force trauma ahead of flashy skills. He is definitely no fan of leaving it in the hands of the judges.

Estrada has knocked out 14 of his 18 victims, and has fought some of the best boxers in the Philippines - including world title aspirants Michael Dasmarinas and Charly Suarez.

Be in no doubt that come May 10th, Estrada has the baddest intentions embedded in both gloves, and will be looking to offer his decorated Japanese opponent a very hostile welcome to the 126lb division.

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

March 10, 2024

PHILIPPINES SET FOR AN AFRICAN SAFARI

Three weeks out and no signs of nerves, the Elorde team of Mark John Yap, Arnel Baconaje, JonJon Estrada and Jetro Pabustan (trainer) discuss articles of war for the RUMBLE IN THE OKAVANGO on March 30th.

The event will match many of Africa and Asia's best boxers against one another in Maun, Botswana - a location that is the gateway to the iconic Okavango Delta.

All three pinoy have significant tasks ahead.

JonJon Estrada takes on South African champion Jeff Magagane in the featherweight class.

Arnel Baconaje meets Steven Bagwasi, arguably the best boxer P4P in Botswana.

Mark John Yap appears in the main event - a WBF International title match against local star Moabi Ngaka.

The three Philippines 🇵🇭 boxers will be part of an Asian Team that includes China 🇨🇳, India 🇮🇳 and Vietnam 🇻🇳.

#rumbleintheokavango #elordetv #vspboxing #Webthethao #VSPPromotions #elordegym #elorde

February 27, 2024

WOLVERINE HEADS TO THE AFRICAN DELTA

Crowd pleasing brawler JonJon "the Wolverine" Estrada heads for the depths of Africa next month, when he stars at the RUMBLE IN THE OKAVANGO show on March 30th.

Estrada will take on the sharp shooting Jeff Magagane, a man who has long been touted as one of South Africa's major talents.

The boxer was rated as high as #1 at various stages of his career, but lack of consistency of regular bouts have conspired against him winning a major title.

Jeff Magagane goes by the ring name of "911" - which gives some obvious insights into his style, but this boxer is much much more.

He is tall, rangy, has great hands, and is really adept out of both stances. He mixes his speed and delivery so well that when he is "on", he is equal parts deceptive as he is elusive. And with only one fight in 2023, Magagane is determined to post an emphasis performance against Estrada and get back into the world rankings.

As for JonJon Estrada - well,it's business as usual !

He is well versed with taller and faster opponents - he will be a dangerous snake in the grass waiting to strike. This is a significantly important match for Estrada, and he is expected to be a heavy underdog in this bout.

But as you know with the heavy handed Wolverine - simply learn to expect the unexpected !!

RUMBLE IN THE OKAVANGO

Maun National Stadium Botswana, Africa

Saturday March 30th

#rumbleintheokavango #elordetv #vspboxing #Webthethao #VSPPromotions #elordegym #elorde

February 12, 2024

ESTRADA PICTURE PERFECT AT WEIGH-IN

VSP regular JonJon "the Wolverine" Estrada returns to the ring in Pasay City Manila tomorrow night.

The cult status boxer has fought on many VSP shows in Manila, and also performed in an exhibition bout at Ho Tram Vietnam in late 2022 against local hopeful Thai Hoang Huy.

Estrada was controversially beaten by split decision against top level Jhon Gemino at his most recent outing, after having a point deducted for landing a "low blow".

The Wolverine is desperate to make amends for that "loss", so expect carnage in tomorrow's bout with Alvin Medura.

Weights from Midas Hotel and Casino, Pasay City, Philippines –

Undercard Bouts(Gaballo-Pharob):

Featherweight Bout (6 rounds):

David Santisima: 124.8 lbs

Sandy Volante: 127.1 lbs

Super Flyweight Bout (4 rounds):

Abubakar Yanon: 112.8 lbs

Marsolo Pandian: 114.5 lbs

Lightweight Bout (6 rounds):

Yesimuhan Yeerkan: 142.4 lbs

Bryan Macamay: 141.6 lbs

Super Lightweight Bout (6 rounds):

Jino Rodrigo: 138.8 lbs

Monico Laurente: 133.5 lbs

Super Flyweight Bout (6 rounds):

Judy Flores: 118.6 lbs

Dennis Gaviola: 114.2 lbs

Lightweight Bout (6 rounds):

Jon Jon Estrada: 126.2 lbs

Alvin Medura: 126.2 lbs

Lightweight Bout (4 rounds):

Randy Tanondra: 135.5 lbs

Marven Malunes: 134.5 lbs

#vspboxing #elordegym #vsppromotions #rumbleintheokavango

February 6, 2024

BOTSWANA SET TO WELCOME THE WOLVERINE

JonJon Estrada has some of the heaviest hands in the Philippines - and has the knockout stats to cure anyone's insomnia !

The predatory featherweight isn't known for his subtlety ot silky skills, but moreso for his ability to club opponents into submission.

And he's good at it too - 82% of the Wolverine's 17 victims have ended in a slumber.

Estrada fights heavy handed Alvin Medura next week in a prelude to a big international bout in the African jewel of Botswana on March 30th. And whilst it never pays to overlook an opponent, the Wolverine is planning to make Medura feel the wrath of a man who was controversially "beaten" at his most recent bout.

Estrada took on the high ranking Jhon Gemino in a rugged bout where he appeared to significantly outwork and outland Gemino, only to have a point deducted controversially for a low blow. The penalty made the difference, and the Wolverine was edged by split decision.

The Wolverine has vowed to make a statement in Pasay City next week, and then turn his attention to the Okavango delta.

JonJon Estrada will be part of a team out of Asia that will go head to head with some of Africa's most exciting fighters.

As for excitement, fans of the Wolverine know, he never fails to bring the BIG DRAMA SHOW !

Big news on the RUMBLE IN THE OKAVANGO event on Saturday March 30th coming soon !

#rumbleintheokavango #vietnamboxingorganization #vspboxing #Webthethao #VSPPromotions

December 18, 2023

THERE AIN'T NO STOPPING NOW !!

It's fight day !

UNSTOPPABLE Ultimate Knockout Challenge

Live from the Elorde Sports Centre Parañaque

Action starts at 1pm.

December 16, 2023

THE WOLVERINE IS GUNNING FOR DISASTER

This is set to be THE fight of the day - JonJon "the Wolverine" Estrada going toe to toe with the man aptly named "Disaster" - Jhon Gemino.

Gemino certainly ranks as one of the most fearless and offensive pinoy fighters of recent years, and this rambunctious pugilist has enhanced a reputation of taking on all comers.

But Estrada has enhanced a cult like status of his own - his stalking, predatory stance combined with almost neanderthal like brush strokes - but when he hits, they stay hit !

And it's because of this penchant for violence and emphatic finishes that the Wolverine will always be compelling viewing - 17 wins, and yet the judges were only required 3 times.

Gemino certainly has the boxing pedigree in this contest, and has plenty of pop to keep Estrada on notice.

And he only needs to hold the Wolverine on a tight leash for 6 rounds.

But those 6 rounds will seem like an ETERNITY!

Great fight !

UNSTOPPABLE Ultimate Knockout Challenge Flash Grand Ballroom Elorde Sports Centre Parañaque Manila

Monday December 18th

Everyone welcome.

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December 16, 2023

ESTRADA AND YAP ARE UNSTOPPABLE

UNSTOPPABLE Ultimate Knockout Challenge coming this Monday in Parañaque Manila, live from the Flash Grand Ballroom at the Elorde Sports Centre.

The fight list could very well be the best this year, and certainly a great way to finish it :

Esneth Domingo VS

Michael Bravo

Carl Jammes Martin VS

Chaiwat Buatkrathok

Jon Jon Estrada VS

Jhon Gemino

Presco Carcosia VS

Alvin Medura

Mike Plania VS

Daniel Nicolas

Arnel Baconaje VS

JR Magboo

Mark John Yap VS

Monico Laurente

Enrique Magsalin VS

Vergilio Silvano

Gabriel Santisima VS

Arjhay Recto

Melvin Manangquil VS

Royder Lloyd Borbon

Christian Gagarin VS

Zillo Duyogan

David Santisima VS

Gabriel Bajada

Kiyoto Narukami VS

Christian Tiburon

December 8, 2023

THIS IS A TICKING TIME BOMB !!

Two of the Philippines' most dynamic, dangerous and deadly !!

And both in the ring at the same time !!

JonJon "the Wolverine" Estrada with 14 knockouts meets "the Disaster"Jhon Gemino, who is no slouch when it comes to power either - he has bagged 13 bodies of his own !

BANG BANG - one of these guys will be going down - FOR SURE.

Elorde Sports Centre Parañaque Manila

Sunday December 18

July 8, 2023

JONJON ESTRADA FIGHTS GIANT IN TOKYO

The Wolverine heads to the Esforta Arena Hachioji in Tokyo today, pitted against hot young local prospect Kai Watanabe (9-1).

The Japanese bout will see Estrada jump up a weight class to Super Featherweight, so Watanabe will prove a "Tall" order.

JonJon Estrada is one of the toughest and hardest hitters in Philippines boxing, so he should have his share of fun in there despite the ominous task.

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May 29, 2023

SAY HELLO TO MY LITTLE FRIEND

Pablito Canada and JonJon Estrada make great fights, and Saturday's was no different.

Minus the little kerfuffle near the end, where both boys were getting frustrated, and it was a really good contest with plenty of to and fro.

JonJon Estrada is known for his power, and although he showed more patience than usual in the longer duration 10 round bout, he still found time for some signature Wolverine moves.

Ladies and gentlemen - I give you, the very deadly lead left hook !

May 23, 2023

THE RETURN OF THE WOLVERINE !

"I'm the best at what I do, but what I do, IS NOT VERY NICE!" - Wolverine

Can JonJon Estrada overcome the Tornado that is Pablito Canada?

5 days to wait!

ESTRADA v CANADA 4

May 24, 2023

RIZAL READY TO RUMBLE THIS SATURDAY

JonJon Estrada, Jino Rodrigo, and Enrique Magsalin headline a great card at Angono Gym this weekend. That's some serious firepower right there !!

3 days to go

ENGKWENTRO ng mga

KAMAO sa ANGONO

Angono Gym, Angono, Rizal

Sabado, Mayo 27, 2023 3:00 pm

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May 23, 2023

NUMBER FOUR WILL BE ALL OUT WAR

Pablito Canada has found the Wolverine to be his kryptonite in their previous three meetings.

In each match, Pablito Canada has looked the winner at various stages, only to fall victim to the relentless punishment of JonJon Estrada.

Canada says we will see a very different game plan and result this Saturday.

Great fight AGAIN !! Estrada Canada #4

May 22, 2023

THE RETURN OF THE WOLVERINE

"I'm the best at what I do, but what I do, IS NOT VERY NICE!" - Wolverine

Can JonJon Estrada overcome the Tornado that is Pablito Canada?

5 days to wait!

ESTRADA v CANADA 4

January 30, 2023

Jon Jon Estrada wins by Majority decision

January 29, 2023

THIS WILL BE ALL OUT WAR !

We got Canada v Estrada #2 coming tomorrow !

Their first clash was fight of the year, and it's on again, as Pablito Canada and JonJon Estrada made weight just moments ago.

These two killers go at it in a "no place for the faint hearted" featherweight war tomorrow in Parañaque City.

Both fighters approach tomorrow's clash brimming with confidence, having executed stoppage wins at their most recent appearances.

The Wolverine JonJon Estrada is especially adept in this department, and some would say an expert.

He has put opponents to the canvas in 14 of his 15 victories !! Ouch !!

UKC REVOLUTION 2O23

Elorde Sports Complex Parañaque Manila

Monday January 30th

January 24, 2023

BUT WHAT IF LOOKS COULD KILL ?

Jonjon Estrada does fight week better than most.

He also does remorseless acts of violence pretty damn well too.

14 Knockouts in his 15 wins sends a frightening message as to how he likes to get the job done.

Blunt force trauma and maniacal bludgeoning !

This is the life of the Wolverine.

JonJon Estrada v Pablito Canada

6 rounds Featherweight 126lb

UKC REVOLUTION 2O23

Elorde Sports Complex Parañaque Manila

Monday January 30th

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January 21, 2023

PABLITO CANADA SAYS "ANYTIME, ANYWHERE !"

Manila's Pablito Canada had a career record that included a run of losses, but all against the big dogs, and they were bouts where he was responsible for some great performances.

So when he faced JonJon Estrada, he knew he was facing a dangerous yet flawed fighter, and it was a match that he was super confident of winning.

Estrada v Canada was a slugfest, and in spite of Pablito reversing his fortunes and putting the Wolverine in trouble, he ultimately fell for the trap of going toe to toe with a knockout artist.

Canada was quick to make amends, travelling to the backyard of hot Mindanao prospect Michael Casama, and stopping the unbeaten boxer in the 8th round.

Pablito Canada now turns his eyes to the Wolverine, and feels he has unfinished business with the man with two fists of iron.

This will be a mega fight.

Both boxers are predicting an early night for their opponent.

Pablito Canada v JonJon Estrada

6 rounds Featherweight 126lb

UKC REVOLUTION 2O23

Elorde Sports Complex Parañaque Manila

Monday January 30th

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January 21, 2023

WOLVERINE: "WE WON'T NEED THE JUDGES"

JonJon Estrada meets Pablito Canada for the second time at UKC REVOLUTION 2O23 next Monday.

Their first fight was one of the most exciting of the year, with Canada dropped multiple times, and Estrada significantly wobbled. To make things even more interesting, Pablito Canada has rebounded since with an outstanding knockout win over the previously unbeaten Michael Casama. Canada has chased Estrada to avenge their initial meeting, and is confident of reversing the result.

The Wolverine has achieved cult like status because of his stalking predatory style, and his remorseless bludgeoning of opponents. His record of 14 knockouts in 15 wins bellows a cautionary tale.

So JonJon, any words to your opponent before your upcoming match ?

"Yes. Wear a crash helmet !"

Nice advice Mr. Estrada.

UKC REVOLUTION 2023

Elorde Sports Complex Parañaque Manila

Monday January 30th

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January 17, 2023

"WE ARE COMING TO HUNT AND KILL !"

The closest thing Manila has to a modern day super hero is right now on a blood lust, and he is counting the days for his ring return at UKC REVOLUTION 2023 at the end of this month.

The Wolverine is back, and is already in what appears to be menacing shape, all set to face a previous and very determined foe - Pablito Canada.

Canada pulled off an outstanding knockout performance last start against the unbeaten Michael Casama, and is confident about repeating the dose with JonJon Estrada. The tall and rangy fighter considered himself unlucky when he previously tackled the Wolverine, and has been desperate to make amends ever since.

JonJon Estrada remains unimpressed by the rejuvenated Pablito Canada.

"I have trained hard to make it a great fight, and I will be doing my very best to win."

It could be argued that Canada was the victim of the wrong game plan when these two featherweights met previously.

In what was likely the "fight of the year", Pablito Canada decided to go toe to toe rather than box with the shorter Estrada. This proved to be his undoing, despite the fact that he undoubtedly has power, as he emphasized with the Casama stoppage.

So are we likely to see another trench warfare between Estrada and Canada ?

"I will come forward because that is my style. I love to bang, and if Pablito wants to also, it's perfect with me !

I promise to make the match exciting for the fans, and I love to make the big knockouts. Everyone will see the Wolverine in the ring very soon. I'm ready to hunt and kill!" offered the quietly spoken, but brooding JonJon Estrada.

Hard to imagine this one going the distance - Pablito Canada and JonJon Estrada are both predicting KNOCKOUT.

Don't miss this one, its possibly the bout of the day.

UKC REVOLUTION 2023

Elorde Sports Complex Parañaque Manila

Monday January 30th

January 1, 2023

BE READY FOR THE NEW YEAR'S REVOLUTION !

January 30 locked in.

And so is one of the Philippines' most chaotic fighters of all time - the man who wrote the book

"DEAD MEN TELL NO TALES"

Yes it's THE WOLVERINE JonJon Estrada

Full fight card coming soon.

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December 20, 2022

WOLVERINE SET FOR NEW YEAR RAMPAGE

JonJon Estrada is set for a January 30 return to the ring, after a dominant performance in Vietnam earlier this month.

News on an opponent and January fight card coming soon.

December 15, 2022

FULL FIGHT - JonJon Estrada vs Thai Hoang Huy

Opening bout action between the merciless Wolverine JonJon Estrada and Muay Thai champ "Nak Su" Thai Hoang Huy.

Estrada brings his trademark violence to Vietnam!

December 13, 2022

AND STILL NUMBER ONE ASS WHOOPER!

JonJon Estrada enjoys the flowers and trophy moments after experiencing his first time victory in Vietnam. The Wolverine debuted in the only way he knows how - with a stoppage win, over local Muay Thai fighter Thai Hoang Huy. Estrada appeared very relaxed in the opening round, yet dropped his Vietnam opponent with a two punch combo. He then closed the show in the 4th round with Thai Hoang Huy unable to answer the Wolverine's beserk attack while pinned to the ropes.

December 11, 2022

FORTUNES OF WAR FIGHT REPLAYS

All the action from 7 great bouts at The Grand Ho Tram Resort and Casino :

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December 9, 2022

OFFICIAL WEIGHT: THAI HOANG HUY VS JONJON ESTRADA

OFFICIAL WEIGHTS

Thai Hoang Huy 57.2kg (Vietnam)

JonJon Estrada 56.9kg (Philippines)

December 9, 2022

CHIPPENDALES HIT HO TRAM !

Jetro Pabustan, JonJon Estrada and Mark John Yap looking impossibly handsome and ready for Fortunes of War this morning in Ho Tram.

GIRLS - TAKE A TICKET AND WAIT YOUR TURN !

December 8, 2022

TODAY'S HERO,TOMORROW'S ENEMY !

Vietnam Tiger Thai Hoang Huy meets his hero "The Wolverine" Jonjon Estrada for the first time today.

Vietnam and Philippines are great competitors, and today's friends will be fierce combatants at FORTUNES OF WAR this Saturday at The Grand Ho Tram Resort.

December 8, 2022

THREE WISE MONKEYS SPEAK NO EVIL

Deeds speak louder than words, and these three killers plan to do their talking in the ring this Saturday night at FORTUNES OF WAR in Ho Tram Vietnam.

Jetro Pabustan, JonJon Estrada and Mark John Yap enjoy a healthy meal and will leave for The Grand Ho Tram later today.

The trio have promised fight fans they will bring all guns loaded and put on a display that fight fans will never forget.

FORTUNES OF WAR

The Grand Ho Tram Resort and Casino

Saturday December 10

WATCH IT HERE LIVE !!

December 6, 2022

Interview with Jonjon Estrada

Jonjon Estrada was recently ranked #1 in the Philippines for Featherweight division. Listen to his experience and what he thinks about Vietnam and the upcoming fight.

December 6, 2022

THINGS ABOUT TO GO KKKKKKKRAZY !

The Wolverine is in stone cold menacing form at today's media day !

JonJon Estrada confirmed at today's interview that there will be no mercy coming for his Vietnam opponent :

"The Wolverine is ready to go BESERK !"

JonJon Estrada v Thai Hoang Huy

4 rounds Featherweight 57kg

FORTUNES OF WAR

The Grand Ho Tram Resort and Casino

Saturday December 10

Live from 6pm Vietnam 7pm Philippines

December 4, 2022

FORTUNES OF WAR DREAM TEAM

Jetro Pabustan, Arnel Baconaje, Aljum Pelesio, Toto Laurente and JonJon Estrada are pictured at VSP Boxing Gym today with Mr. Sang Bum Kim.

Mr. Kim is the owner of Cocky Buffalo Gym and is the head promoter for the Fortunes of War event to be held at The Grand Ho Tram Resort next Saturday.

December 3, 2022

PINOYS HIT HO CHI MINH CITY VIETNAM

The Philippines team for Fortunes of War arrived at 1am last night and are now sleeping it off !

It is expected that they will head to VSP Boxing Gym later today for a light workout.

Keep you posted with updates.

December 2, 2022

FORTUNES OF WAR - PHILIPPINES TEAM

The Philippines team head to Vietnam tonight in advance of the mammoth boxing event in Ho Tram next Saturday.

The pinoy squad is very likely the best to ever leave Philippines' shores, and where two of the team's fighters will challenge for IBF titles in the main events.

Assembled tonight at Ninoy Aquino Airport are :

Delfin Boholst (trainer), Thony Suarez (trainer), Charly Suarez, Arnel Baconaje, JonJon Estrada Pederito Laurente (trainer), Jetro Pabustan and Mark John Yap.

FORTUNES OF WAR

The Grand Ho Tram Resort and Casino

Saturday December 10

November 30, 2022

FIGHT 1: Thai Hoang Huy v JonJon Estrada

MEET OUR FORTUNES OF WAR FIGHTERS !

FIGHT 1 Thai Hoang Huy v JonJon Estrada

THAI HOANG HUY Debut

26 yrs old / Orthodox / Nak Su / 170cm / 57kg Featherweight

Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam / Maxkado Gym HCMC

When talking about the fabled Vietnamese Tiger fighting spirit, they surely must have based the narrative around Thai Hoang Huy !

This former HCMC Muay Thai champion fell in love with boxing only in recent times, and will make his debut against an absolute killer named JonJon Estrada - a man who has created absolute carnage in just about every fight he contests.

Estrada has scored 15 wins as a professional and owns THE BEST knockout stats in the featherweight division - 14 of his victims have been put to sleep !

And Thai Hoang Huy has NEVER even competed in a boxing match !

His ring name is Nak Su, which naturally enough,means WARRIOR. .

So what are the upsides for this apparently “out of his depth” upstart Nak Su ?

Huy is big and strong, and has a hardened body and resolve from his years of Muay Thai. He is also very agile and athletic, and he likely holds a speed advantage over the Philippines’ Estrada.

Thai Hoang Huy is very aware of his assignment.against Estrada, and has studied the aggressive crouching style of his opponent, and the angles at which he leverages his biggest and most hurtful punches. He is confident that he has the game plan to subdue the destructive Wolverine., and he is looking forward to the challenge.

Huy is clearly the least experienced of these Vietnam debutants, and he has the most dangerous task, but if he can avoid knockout, then he certainly has the athletic prowess to have good moments in this match. It will clearly create huge interest to see how a Muay Thai champion fares with an absolute knockout artist in the boxing arena.

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JONJON ESTRADA 15 wins

33 yrs old / Orthodox / Wolverine / 165cm / 57kg Featherweight

San Andres, Quezon, Philippines / VSP Elorde Gym Manila

JonJon Estrada is surely the Philippines’ most popular and iconic fighter!

The Wolverine JonJon Estrada is unleashed again this December, taking his superhero persona and hammer like fists to The Grand Ho Tram.

Estrada, known as "the Wolverine", has achieved cult status courtesy of his "don't die wondering" fighting style.

JonJon Estrada has perfected a low, stalking attack that has opponents constantly retreating, often to a violent demise. His record of 14 knockouts from his 15 wins paints a stark picture, as does his ominous bludgeoning of those that go toe to toe. The Wolverine had a blistering 2021, winning his last three bouts with stoppages that would get most men arrested ! And he carried that menace into 2022. And now it is Vietnam's turn !

Australian trainer Tony Del Vecchio sung the praises of JonJon Estrada recently :

" I love the pinoy style, they are always very physical, combative and exciting. They turn up to entertain, and to hurt. I have seen some big hitters in the Philippines, but I swear, this guy JonJon Estrada is the scariest puncher I have seen ! Man, the guy has a serious chin too, I saw him fight Suarez, and what can I say, I'm a big fan!"

The Wolverine is as complicated as he is simple. To defeat him, you need to avoid being knocked out. Sounds simple enough !

November 19, 2022

THE GRAND HO TRAM CHASING GREATNESS

Vietnam is a hotbed of boxing talent, and there are many picturesque locations in that special country to show case the best action matches to fight fans.

The Grand Ho Tram situated in the southern beach area of Vung Tau is simply iconic, and as the name suggests, they have some very GRAND plans.

This beautiful coastal resort plans to be "THE PLACE" for boxing in Asia - think of Vegas by the beach !

And yes again, they actually have an incredible Casino (and a Greg Norman designed golf course too !)

The Grand Ho Tram have already staged two events this year, and on December 10, are going all out with the biggest sports event in Vietnam this year.

The Fortunes of War event brings together many of Asia's best fighters for the very first time, and will host three title matches sanctioned by the IBF and WBO.

The event will also embrace the fun side of boxing, and will avail three novice Vietnam prospects the opportunity to share the ring with top foreign professionals. These exhibition bouts will be fast and furious and held over 4 rounds - if they go that long!

Congratulations

to our friends at The Grand Ho Tram for being such great supporters of boxing, and for hosting the most iconic sports event in Vietnam this year.

A perfect way to end 2022 !

FORTUNES OF WAR

The Grand Ho Tram Resort Vietnam

Saturday December 10

November 17, 2022

FORTUNES OF WAR COMING TO VIETNAM

Mark your calendars, this is rhe biggest sports event in Vietnam this year, and the perfect end to the year if you are a fight fan !

The Grand Ho Tram aims to become the boxing mecca, and have secured many of Asia's best boxers for the "Fortunes of War" event.

This iconic event, which is spearheaded by three titles fights, will be broadcast by Webthethao in Vietnam, and Elorde TV and Solar Sports in the Philippines.

THE GRAND HO TRAM RESORT VIETNAM

Saturday December 10

November 14, 2022

THE GRAND HO TRAM JUST GOT HOTTER !!!

Saturday December 10 Fortunes of War !

November 6, 2022

THE BEST OF THE PHILIPPINES !!!

Who said blondes have more fun ?

Pinoy power is heading to Vietnam.

And it's SMILE POWER!

We got Mark John Yap, Jetro Pabustan, Charly Suarez, Arnel Baconaje and da baddest of da baddest "the Wolverine" JonJon Estrada!!!!

THE GRAND HO TRAM STRIP VIETNAM

Saturday December 10th

October 28, 2022

PINOYS HEAD TO VIETNAM DECEMBER 10

Congratulations to the Philippines fighters that will be competing at the Grand Ho Tram in Vietnam on Saturday December 10. Arnel Baconaje and Charly will contest IBF titles in two of the main event matches.

Baconaje will take on incumbent lightweight champion Dinh Hong Quan, a Vietnam fighter that has recent history with pinoys Delmar Pellio and Jules Victoriano. Charly Suarez is expected to have a confirmed opponent soon.

October 5, 2022

REBOOT - A NEW BEGINNING !

This great pic was from the Reboot show way back in February 2021, and it was a major accomplishment by Mam Cucuy Elorde to pull it off!

Charly Suarez had been inactive (as were all local pinoy fighters) and the pandemic was proving to be a terrible time for many boxers who could not return home, and even worse, having a daily battle to feed themselves and their families.

VSP asked Mam Cucuy if it was possible to create a show so that Charly Suarez could resume his career. Despite all odds, she put together a great card that also unearthed another big talent - the Wolverine JonJon Estrada!

The event was aptly named Reboot "New Beginning" ,and even though there were only 5 bouts, and the boxers had to endure a "quarantine bubble", it was a lot of fun and marked the start of boxing again in the Philippines.

Boxers that starred at THE BEGINNING :

The Wolverine JonJon Estrada

King's Warrior Charly Suarez

Cerberus Lorenz Ladrada

Remon "Bad Bad" Basas

Ali "Carnage" Cañega

Apocalypse Glenn Bismanos

The Sniper Ben Ligas

The Bull Alphoe Dagayloan

The Prince Andrew Laurio

Ranny "the Cleaner" Quizo

September 24, 2022

WOLVERINE READY TO GO BERSERK !

JonJon Estrada and Yushi Fujita make weight in Osaka Japan earlier today.

Fujita is a tall and rangy fighter with 9 wins, and like most of his countrymen, is strong and durable.

But Estrada carries the Equalizer, that being the sleeping pills he confidently holds in both hands, and owning a long history of violence, having "slept" 14 opponents in his 15 wins !

This is a great match up because Fujita likes to trade, and this may play directly into the sharpened claws of the man known as THE WOLVERINE !

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September 23, 2022

GOING, GOING, GOOONNNNNE!

Cris Ganoza, JonJon Estrada and Roland Jay Biendima at Ninoy Aquino Airport pictured early this morning, and bound for Osaka Japan.All three Elorde boys will fight this Sunday, but at two different events.Cris Ganoza meets unbeaten Goki Kobayashi on the same card as Roland Biendima, who matches up with Tetsuro Ohashi.Meanwhile, in another part of Osaka, if they are hearing blood curdling screams, you will know why!The Wolverine JonJon Estrada goes to war with Yushi Fujita, and this will be EPIC! Fujita loves to trade, and has the style that really plays into the hands of the Philippines cult hero and KO specialist Estrada. This will definitely be an action fan's dream fight, and a very clear example of, you get to live or die by the sword !Great match up but predicting a Wolverine victory in Osaka !

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!

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

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July 9, 2022

"PRODIGY" JUNIOR RAKA MANILA BOUND

One of Papua New Guinea's best known fighters is headed to Manila, and has agreed to contest an exhibition bout in Paranaque on Saturday August 6th.

ANNIHILATION UKC will be preceded by a huge amateur show the day prior, and the PNG boxer will be looking for some valuable ring time to compensate for a year of inactivity. His opponent is not known yet, but will likely be a pinoy big name.

Richard Pumicpic, Jetro Pabustan, and the Wolverine JonJon Estrada are currently on the PNG banger's hit list!

Junior Raka is a former Arafura Games silver medallist, and has had 3 "official" professional bouts, winning 2 by Knockout. His loss was on points to the outstanding pinoy Roldan Aldea, in a WBA title match in early 2021.

The PNG Prodigy now has his sights set on challenging for that same belt against the freakish Charly Suarez, and his trip to the Philippines will be to remove ring rust, and to set sights on the King's Warrior as a potential future rival.

Junior Raka will head to the Philippines via HCMC Vietnam, where he will resume on Thursday July 28th. Raka takes pride of place as the main event at the show held at VSP BOXING GYM in HCMC.

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June 7, 2022

WOLVERINE SPAR WARS IN OSAKA

JonJon Estrada working with former WBO world champ Tomoki Kameda today in Osaka.

Kameda is known as "El Mexicanito" The Little Mexican, whilst Estrada has achieved cult status as "the Wolverine "

Based on the ring monikers, you know that their sparring was no place for the faint hearted!

Tomoki Kameda returns to the ring on July 30 against William Encarcion, and will look to add to his impressive resume of 38 wins and 20 knockouts.

The Philippines Estrada is likely to fight in Japan on July 23, carrying a record of 15 wins, 14 by sadistic stoppage!

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Latest news

February 20, 2024

THE RUMBLE JUST KEEPS ON GETTING BETTER

Team Africa just received a huge boost with breaking news that Kagiso Bagwasi will be joining the fray at RUMBLE IN THE OKAVANGO.

Bagwasi is a 5-0 pro and a former amateur standout.

The Botswana boxer started his professional career in blazing fashion, winning three bouts in quick succession before calamity struck.

Bagwasi was the victim of a vicious knife attack, leaving him unconscious and in need of multiple surgeries.

It was doubtful whether the talented welterweight would be able to resume his career after bicep damage incurred in the incident, but Bagwasi shed the drama like it was a second skin. It's perhaps why he has earned the ring name "Reptile" !!

Kagiso resumed in 2O22, and has been in stunning form - a shutout victory followed up by a stunning knockout win ( both on the road in Johannesburg) endorsed that the Reptile was better than ever !

This signing is a huge coup for Team Africa, and it will take a supernatural performance from any opponent to beat Kagiso Bagwasi on his home turf !

#rumbleintheokavango #vspboxing #Webthethao #VSPPromotions #elordegym #elorde

February 19, 2024

"MARK YAP WILL DROP. THIS IS WAR !"

The main event boxer that will face the Philippines' Mark John Yap has made the bold prediction that he will drop his counterpart at least once in next month's headliner.

This is a view that's endorsed by many in Africa that think Yap will age overnight, and that he doesn't have the speed or legs to go with his younger opponent.

"Africa is different man. It's really hot here, we are used to it. And we have lots to deal with every day, fighting is what we love, and to have old men come to our backyard and beat us ? C'mon man, that just not gonna happen.

Yah eish we are lions and we hungry !

Yap is a good fighter, but he won't be good against me. But respect - I know he will try hard, he will do his best to make it good for the people watching"

Moabi Ngaka heads a team of 11 boxers from the African nations of Botswana, Zambia, Namibia and Zimbabwe to fight in Maun on March 30th.

Mark John Yap and Moabi Ngaka will compete for the World Boxing Foundation title at 130lb.

RUMBLE IN THE OKAVANGO

Maun Stadium Botswana Africa

Saturday March 30th

#rumbleintheokavango #vspboxing #Webthethao #VSPPromotions #elordegym #elorde

February 17, 2024

HAFENI NGESHEYA: "OKAY - LET'S RUMBLE !"

The African nations are renowned for their athletic talent, and RUMBLE IN THE OKAVANGO will showcase many of the continent's best emerging stars.

Namibia 🇳🇦 Lightweight prospect Hafeni Ngesheya is known in his country as "The Mexican" - courtesy of his dogged and relentless style, and his penchant for body assaults.

The 25 year old was one of the first boxers selected for Team Africa, a squad that comprises countries South Africa, Zimbabwe, Botswana, Namibia and Zambia.

Ngesheya is unbeaten in his professional career, boasting 6-0 with 3 knockouts on his resume, and he is just getting started !

RUMBLE IN THE OKAVANGO presents another exciting challenge and opportunity for the Namibian prospect, who was impressive in his two wins in the back end of 2023.

And the challenge and opportunity are extremely real (and formidable) - Ngesheya will take on the "Hanoi Hitman" Nguyen Van Hai - a real cornerstone for Team Asia.

But Namibia 🇳🇦 are known for great fighters, and you have to suspect that when Hafeni Ngesheya steps into that ring on March 30th, we will be left in no doubt as to why this hot prospect is called THE MEXICAN !!

RUMBLE IN THE OKAVANGO

Maun Stadium Botswana 🇧🇼

Saturday March 30th

#rumbleintheokavango #vspboxing #Webthethao #VSPPromotions #elordegym #elorde

February 16, 2024

TEAM ASIA MEETS TEAM AFRICA

Former opponents - Vietnam's Thai Hoang Huy and Botswana's Moabi Ngaka, will meet again next month at a huge celebration of boxing in Africa.

RUMBLE IN THE OKAVANGO showcases many of the most promising boxers from the African nations, and pairs them with champions from the Philippines 🇵🇭, China 🇨🇳, India 🇮🇳 and Vietnam 🇻🇳.

Moabi "The Eagle" Ngaka is scheduled to fight the main event, a WBF International title match with one of the Philippines best performed international stars - Mark John Yap.

Thai Hoang Huy will be the least experienced of four Vietnam boxers who have been included in the TEAM ASIA squad.

Despite taking up boxing only 18 months ago, Huy has wasted no time, racking up 4 wins in 6 bouts in the space of a year. Not one to avoid a challenge, Huy will appear in the opening match against Namibia's highly promising David Kapusu, who scored impressively at his much awaited debut.

RUMBLE IN THE OKAVANGO

Live from Maun Stadium Botswana, Africa

Saturday night March 30

#rumbleintheokavango #vspboxing #VSPPromotions #elordegym #Webthethao #elorde

February 15, 2024

PHILIPPINES BOXING'S "NEW BREED"

Take a good look at this picture.

Can you pick the FUTURE STARS ??

Welcome in the next crop of young talent !

This is the ULTIMATE KNOCKOUT CHALLENGE

The Flash Grand Ballroom Elorde Sports Centre

Parañaque City Manila

Friday March 1st

February 12, 2024

ESTRADA PICTURE PERFECT AT WEIGH-IN

VSP regular JonJon "the Wolverine" Estrada returns to the ring in Pasay City Manila tomorrow night.

The cult status boxer has fought on many VSP shows in Manila, and also performed in an exhibition bout at Ho Tram Vietnam in late 2022 against local hopeful Thai Hoang Huy.

Estrada was controversially beaten by split decision against top level Jhon Gemino at his most recent outing, after having a point deducted for landing a "low blow".

The Wolverine is desperate to make amends for that "loss", so expect carnage in tomorrow's bout with Alvin Medura.

Weights from Midas Hotel and Casino, Pasay City, Philippines –

Undercard Bouts(Gaballo-Pharob):

Featherweight Bout (6 rounds):

David Santisima: 124.8 lbs

Sandy Volante: 127.1 lbs

Super Flyweight Bout (4 rounds):

Abubakar Yanon: 112.8 lbs

Marsolo Pandian: 114.5 lbs

Lightweight Bout (6 rounds):

Yesimuhan Yeerkan: 142.4 lbs

Bryan Macamay: 141.6 lbs

Super Lightweight Bout (6 rounds):

Jino Rodrigo: 138.8 lbs

Monico Laurente: 133.5 lbs

Super Flyweight Bout (6 rounds):

Judy Flores: 118.6 lbs

Dennis Gaviola: 114.2 lbs

Lightweight Bout (6 rounds):

Jon Jon Estrada: 126.2 lbs

Alvin Medura: 126.2 lbs

Lightweight Bout (4 rounds):

Randy Tanondra: 135.5 lbs

Marven Malunes: 134.5 lbs

#vspboxing #elordegym #vsppromotions #rumbleintheokavango

February 12, 2024

THERE'S NO SUCH WORD AS CAN'T !!

Filipino pride Manny"pac man" Pacquiao responds to those who say he is too old to return to the ring

🗣️"Thank you to every person who has told me I can't.

You are just another reason I will!"

February 13, 2024

WOLVERINE BACK AT THE "OFFICE"

JonJon Estrada in inimitable form at the weigh-in just moments ago, ahead of tomorrow night's great card in Pasay City.

Estrada takes on the heavy handed Alvin Medura in a 6 round featherweight bout.

This is expected to be a smorgasbord of unbridled violence, as the Wolverine looks to redress a contentious last start defeat at the hands of Jhon Gemino.

A knockout result by either fighter would be no surprise, with the Wolverine being favoured to be last man standing !

Estrada will stay busy in 2024 - next month he heads to Botswana to be part of an All Stars Asian team that will fight African nations in the RUMBLE IN THE OKAVANGO on March 30th.

#rumbleintheokavango #vspboxing #VSPPromotions #elordegym #Sanman #Webthethao

February 13, 2024

AFRICA'S BIGGEST EVER BOXING EVENT !!

The Philippines Mark John Yap, Arnel Baconaje, JonJon Estrada and Vietnam legend Nguyễn Văn Hải are already on board for what will be the biggest show ever held in Africa.

Many of Africa's best boxers are ready to welcome a hot Team Asia which will include the Philippines 🇵🇭, China 🇨🇳, India 🇮🇳 and Vietnam 🇻🇳.

RUMBLE IN THE OKAVANGO

Maun Stadium Botswana

Saturday March 30th

Fight card announcements coming soon !

#rumbleintheokavango #vspboxing #Webthethao #VSPPromotions #elordegym #elorde

February 13, 2024

MIDAS HOTEL CASINO PASAY CITY MANILA

Weigh in and face off today !

VSP wishes lots of luck to THE WOLVERINE JonJon Estrada and Jino Rodrigo - and all the other great boxers that are weighing in today.

Fight card:

▪️Reymart Gaballo vs. Phai Pharob, 10 rounds, bantamweight

▪️KJ Cataraja vs. Jun Blazo, 8 rounds, junior bantamweight

▪️Jino Rodrigo vs. Monico Laurente, 8 rounds, junior welterweight

▪️Judy Flores vs. Dennis Gaviola, 6 rounds, junior bantamweight

▪️Yesimuhan Yeerken vs. Bryan Macamay, 6 rounds, junior welterweight

▪️Jon Jon Estrada vs. Alvin Medura, 6 rounds, featherweight

▪️David Santisima vs. Sandy Volante, 6 rounds, featherweight

▪️Abubakar Yanon vs. Marsolo Pandian, 4 rounds, junior bantamweight

▪️Randy Tanodra vs. Marven Malunes, 4 rounds, junior welterweight

#Sanman #elorde #elordegym #vsppromotions #VSPPromotions #rumbleintheokavango #vspboxing

February 9, 2024

TEOFIMO LOPEZ SUCCESSFUL DEFENSE

Teofimo Lopez's junior welterweight title defense against Jamaine Ortiz ended in a unanimous-decision victory for Lopez which elicited constant boos from the Mandalay Bay crowd. Lopez (20-1, 13 KOs) prevailed via scores of 117-111, 115-113 and 115-113.