TRẦN VĂN THẢO

TRẦN VĂN THẢO

Trigger

Super Bantamweight, 122 lbs (55 kg)

Age :

31


Height :

168

cm


Stance :

Orthodox


Region :

HO CHI MINH CITY


Country :

VIETNAM


Record : PRO DEBUT


Record :

17

Wins

(

10

KO)

/

1

Loss

/

Draws

As one of the first boxers to go pro in Vietnam, Thao is the first generation of pro boxers to make it to the world stage.  

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WHO WILL SHINE FOR VIETNAM IN 2025 ?
January 6, 2025

WHO WILL SHINE FOR VIETNAM IN 2025 ?

Lots to look forward to for our future stars in the year ahead !!

HCMC WANTS PRO BOXING !!!
The Ho Chi Minh Boxing Federation (HBF) are not just looking for more opportunities for their athletes to compete, they also see the benefits that action-packed sports entertainment like pro boxing potentially bring to this vibrant city.

The HBF have already taken the visionary steps to inform their friends and industry in many social media posts. 
HBF boss Mr. Nguyễn Vinh Nghi is only relatively new to his role - but has already made a huge impact for Vietnam 🇻🇳 professional boxing. 
He has been pivotal in getting Vietnam boxers opportunities to fight overseas, and provided stewardship for the most recent local event in Ho Chi Minh City. 

Expect to see many more exciting events in Saigon this coming year - starting February. 

Vietnam 🇻🇳 boxers were also were becoming an exciting brand as last year progressed, and were in increasing demand. 
VSP sent boxers to Australia,Tanzania, Russia, Dubai, South Korea, Taiwan and China.

2025 will see that PRO BOXERS become 🇻🇳 Vietnam's proudest export.

BRING IT ON !!!
TRAN VAN THAO WIN WBO GLOBAL
May 6, 2024

TRAN VAN THAO WIN WBO GLOBAL

Congratulations to Vietnam hero Van Thao Tran for a unanimous decision win over Jakrawut Majungoen for the NEW WBO GLOBAL Bantamweight champion.
#WBO
#Korea
#VBO
WBO TRIPLE TITLE
May 4, 2024

WBO TRIPLE TITLE

All boxers passed the weight in today for tomorrow's Triple WBO title event,
For the Vacant WBO Global Bantamweight title, and the vacant WBO Global Featherweight title and the vacant WBO International Flyweight title!
Here in Goheung, Korea.
CHIẾN THẮNG NGHẸT THỞ CỦA TRẦN VĂN THẢO TRƯỚC VÕ SĨ TRUNG QUỐC
January 13, 2024

CHIẾN THẮNG NGHẸT THỞ CỦA TRẦN VĂN THẢO TRƯỚC VÕ SĨ TRUNG QUỐC

🇻🇳🇻🇳🇻🇳

Đối mặt võ sĩ trẻ Li Gui Ming, Trần Văn Thảo có được lợi thế nhờ các tình huống tấn công tốc độ ở những hiệp đầu tiên. Dù vậy, sức chịu đòn bất ngờ giúp Li Gui Ming vùng lên ở nữa cuối trận, buộc Thảo phải dùng chiến thuật di chuyển lùi chủ động ra đòn trước. Càng về những hiệp cuối, Trần Văn Thảo càng phải sử dụng các pha cắt góc, né tránh tối đa sức ép từ võ sĩ Trung Quốc.

Sau 8 hiệp đấu, Trần Văn Thảo giành chiến thắng đồng thuận trên cả ba bảng điểm của các giám định với tỷ số 78-74 78-72 77-75.

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Các trận đấu được phát sóng độc quyền truyền hình trên TV360 . Truy cập https://tv360.vn/app tải ứng dụng TV360 để xem trực tiếp toàn bộ các trận đấu của giải boxing WAR IN PARADISE
#Webthethao #WBO #WarinParadise #VoThuat #TV360 #TranVanThao
VBO TAKES THE FIGHT TO FOREIGN SOIL !
January 13, 2024

VBO TAKES THE FIGHT TO FOREIGN SOIL !

Mr. Danrex Tapdasan of WBO and Dr. Lim Song of #VBO leads officials training for KBC, KBA, and KBC officials in Korea. This 2-days training saw veteran referee & judges from Korea as well as promoters and managers come together to learn about the latest unified boxing rules.  

As to why VBO is supervising an event in Korea with PBC, Dr. Lim Song said: "I am humbled that VBO is recognized by established international commissions such as PBC, KBC and KBF. It is important that VBO continue to actively engage international professional boxing community to develop more opportunities for our boxers, and that they are treated fairly when they fight overseas."  

#vietnamboxingorganization #VBO
Trần Văn Thảo in Korea
January 11, 2024

Trần Văn Thảo in Korea

Trần Văn Thảo - Đại diện đầu tiên của Việt Nam góp mặt tại giải đấu WBO Title Match: War in Paradise sẽ có màn so găng hứa hẹn vô cùng hấp dẫn với tay đấm người Trung Quốc Li Gui Ming diễn ra vào ngày 13/1 tới đây!

Hãy cùng điểm qua một chút thông số của cả 2 võ sĩ trước trận ở graphic dưới đây nhé!

#vietnamboxingorganization #cockybuffalo #WARINPARADISE #vsppromotions 

#Webthethao #WBO #WarinParadise #VoThuat
Trần Văn Thảo - Đinh Hồng Quân cập bến Hàn Quốc
January 11, 2024

Trần Văn Thảo - Đinh Hồng Quân cập bến Hàn Quốc

Trần Văn Thảo - Đinh Hồng Quân cập bến Hàn Quốc, chuẩn bị cho buổi cân kí WBO Title Match: War in Paradise

Sáng ngày 11/1, hai võ sĩ Trần Văn Thảo và Đinh Hồng Quân đã cùng ban huấn luyện và các đồng đội team Cocky Buffalo cập bến thành phố Incheon, Hàn Quốc vào lúc 9h địa phương (tức 7h sáng Việt Nam) dưới cái lạnh -1 độ thấu xương, sau chuyến bay kéo dài 5 tiếng để chuẩn bị cho sự kiện WBO Title Match: War in Paradise. Cả hai sẽ có một ngày chuẩn bị trước buổi cân kí chính thức vào sáng ngày 12/1.

Ở ngày thi đấu 13/1, Trần Văn Thảo sẽ gặp đối thủ người Trung Quốc Li Gui Ming ở hạng bantamweight (53,5kg). Trong khi đó, Đinh Hồng Quân sẽ có trận đấu đầu tiên ở hạng super-lightweight (63,5kg) trước đối thủ Yoji Sato (Nhật Bản)

#Webthethao #WarinParadise #TranVanThao #DinhHongQuan #Vietnam
Nhà vô địch IBA thế giới Trần Văn Thảo
January 9, 2024

Nhà vô địch IBA thế giới Trần Văn Thảo

Nhà vô địch IBA thế giới Trần Văn Thảo (16 thắng, 1 thua, 10 thắng bằng knock-out) sẽ đối đầu võ sĩ người Trung Quốc Li Gui Ming (5 thắng, 4 thua, 1 bằng knock-out) ở hạng cân 53,5kg.

Trước đó hồi tháng 11 năm 2023, Văn Thảo đã có chiến thắng mãn nhãn bằng tính điểm trước võ sĩ dày dặn người Mexico Kenbun Torres tại sự kiện WBO Global Title Match diễn ra tại The Grand Ho Tram Strip (Bà Rịa - Vũng Tàu) sau 12 hiệp đấu căng thẳng. Đối thủ Gui Ming Li của Trần Văn Thảo năm nay mới 23 tuổi, đã thượng đài 10 trận và được trang BoxRec đánh giá 1,5 sao cùng vị trí Top 4 trong số 24 võ sĩ chuyên nghiệp tại Trung Quốc.

Trần Văn Thảo là võ sĩ Boxing chuyên nghiệp đầu tiên tại Việt Nam. Thi đấu từ năm 2015, Văn Thảo đã đánh bại nhiều đối thủ tới từ Thái Lan, Philippines, Indonesia. Anh cũng là võ sĩ đầu tiên giành được một danh hiệu chuyên nghiệp với đai WBC Asia Interim năm 2017. 

Hiện tại, Trần Văn Thảo đang được xếp hạng 2 sao trên BoxRec cùng vị trí Top 1 hạng cân 53,5kg tại Việt Nam; hạng 103 trên 1053 võ sĩ cùng hạng cân trên toàn thế giới.

#webthethao #WBOTitleMatch #TranVanThao #cockybuffalo
TRAN VAN THAO - KOREA JANUARY 13TH
January 6, 2024

TRAN VAN THAO - KOREA JANUARY 13TH

Trào đón năm 2024 với trận đấu tại Hàn Quốc 🇰🇷
Việt Nam 🇻🇳 vs 🇨🇳 Trung Quốc

Inspector: Mr.Lim Song VBO Samson Iu PBC
Promoter: Cocky Buffalo Promotions
VIET "DOUBLE TROUBLE" KOREA JANUARY 13TH
January 3, 2024

VIET "DOUBLE TROUBLE" KOREA JANUARY 13TH

Two of Vietnam's best performed professional boxers Tran Van Thao and Dinh Hong Quân will star at a big event in Korea next week. 
"War in Paradise" will take place at the Paradise City Casino in Incheon, courtesy of the efforts of prolific promoter Cocky Buffalo. 
The event will be supervised by Mr. Lim Song of Vietnam Boxing Organization and Mr. Samson Iu of PBC Macau. 

#cockybuffalo #vietnamboxingorganization #vbo #vspboxing #vsppro
WHAT'S COMING IN 2024 ????
December 29, 2023

WHAT'S COMING IN 2024 ????

While everyone is sleeping off the effects of too much food and beer - some of us are still working !!
Mr. Sang Bum Kim of Cocky Buffalo has been a great supporter to the fight industry and Vietnam boxers this year, and the big news is, he will be doing an iconic International show at Paradise City Korea on January 13th 2024.

This event will highlight three of Vietnam's best professionals - Nguyễn Văn Hải, Tran Van Thao and Dinh Hong Quân. 
These boxers are all booked in for huge bouts with foreign opponents, most notably Nguyễn Văn Hải. The "Hanoi Hitman" will take on Philippines 🇵🇭 star Genesis Servania, a winner of 33 of 36 fights.
Also appearing on the card is a very popular recent visitor to both Vietnam and VSP Gym - 🇧🇼 Botswana’s Moabi Ngaka.  
"The Eagle" will fight in Korea as a prelude to a big event planned for Maun Botswana on March 30th. Vietnam boxers will be represented at this show also.
More exciting developments coming soon.

#CockyBuffalo #vspgym #vietnamboxingorganization #vspboxing #vsppro #boxingvietnam #VSPPromotions #Webthethao #quickom
WBO IN KOREA
December 17, 2023

WBO IN KOREA

Nhà vô địch IBA thế giới Trần Văn Thảo và lão tướng Nguyễn Văn Hải du đấu tại Hàn Quốc

Ba võ sĩ Trần Văn Thảo, Nguyễn Văn Hải và Đinh Hồng Quân sẽ cùng nhau tranh tài trước các đối thủ nước ngoài tại sự kiện quyền anh chuyên nghiệp diễn ra ở Incheon, Hàn Quốc.
Cụ thể, sự kiện mà ba võ sĩ Việt Nam sẽ tham gia tranh tài là sự kiện do Cocky Buffalo tổ chức với tâm điểm là ba trận đấu tranh đai và bảo vệ đai vô địch.
Cuộc đối đầu chính của sự kiện là trận bảo vệ đai vô địch WBO Global hạng cân Minimumweight của nhà vô địch người Trung Quốc Dianxing Zhu (11-1, 10 KOs) trước đại diện đến từ Philippines Richard Garde (8-1, 7 KOs). Trước đó, tại sự kiện quyền Anh WBO Global Title Match diễn ra ở Bà Rịa Vũng Tàu tháng 11 vừa qua, nhà vô địch người Trung Quốc đã bảo vệ thành chiếc đai vô địch của mình khi đánh bại võ sĩ thách đấu từ Thái Lan Sanchai Yotboon.
Hai trận đấu tâm điểm khác của sự kiện là các cuộc so tài cho chiếc đai vô địch WBO Oriental giữa Olimjon Nazarov (28-5, 15 KOs) vs. Wulan Tuoleazi (15-5-2, 7 KOs) ở hạng cân Flyweight và Takahiro Tai (4-1, 4 KOs) vs. Lap Cheong Cheong (10-0, 4 KOs) ở hạng cân Super Flyweight.
Đặc biệt, sự kiện quyền anh chuyên nghiệp diễn ra tại Incheon, Hàn Quốc lần này thu hút được sự quan tâm lớn của người hâm mộ đến từ Việt Nam bởi sự tham gia của các võ sĩ Nguyễn Văn Hải, Trần Văn Thảo và Đinh Hồng Quân.

Lão tướng Nguyễn Văn Hải đang có một năm hoạt động tích cực khi liên tiếp tham gia các sự kiện quyền anh lớn nhỏ cả trong nước lẫn quốc tế. Lần gần nhất thượng đài tại sự kiện boxing quốc tế WBO Global Prelude, lão tướng của Việt Nam chỉ mất chưa tới 12 giây để hạ gục võ sĩ người Bangladesh Abdul Motalib.
Mặt khác, nhà vô địch IBA thế giới Trần Văn Thảo cũng không hề kém cạnh người đàn anh khi đã có một năm 2023 thành công. Trần Văn Thảo đã đánh bại võ sĩ người Mexico giàu kinh nghiệm Kenbun Torres trong lần tái xuất ở sự kiện quyền Anh WBO Global Title Match để nâng thành tích chuyên nghiệp của mình lên con số 16-1 ấn tượng. 

#cockybuffalo #vietnamboxingorganization #vsppromotions #webthethao #vspboxing #quickom #boxingvietnam
"TRIGGER" THAO GETS A MEXICAN GUN FIGHT
November 27, 2023

"TRIGGER" THAO GETS A MEXICAN GUN FIGHT

When you're talking boxing, you're talking tough and Mexican in the same breath !

So Vietnam's Tran Van Thao aka "the Trigger", despite a ring absence of more than a year, wasn't looking for anything easy when he chose Mexican Kenbun Torres as his opponent.

As you can see, both boys were SHREDDED and turned up in DEMON shape at the weigh-in, and this fight lived up to all the hype.

Great job boys !

Tran Van Thao will be back in the ring in January, on a huge card that will include Genesis Servania and another top

🇵🇭

Philippines boxer (soon to be announced) at the Paradise City in Incheon Korea.

Vietnam

🇻🇳

will like have another representative in the form of the "Hanoi Hitman" Nguyễn Văn Hải, and also a recent visitor from Botswana

🇧🇼

Moabi Ngaka is rumoured for possible inclusion.

Watch the full fight here : https://youtu.be/JFyFGS8juow?si=kBNMrmYQVIKIMjMW

TRAN VAN THAO STEALS THE SHOW
November 17, 2023

TRAN VAN THAO STEALS THE SHOW

"The Trigger" Tran Van Thao brought the big drama show to The Grand Ho Tram today, showing attitude in a feisty face off with granite Mexican Kenbun Torres.

Six great fights are scheduled for Ho Tram tomorrow night, with the highlight being a WBO Global title contest.

Vietnam's Thai Hoàng Huy will be the other home team representative, and he battles Botswana former amateur star Moabi Ngaka.

LET'S GET READY TO RUMBLE  !!!
November 17, 2023

LET'S GET READY TO RUMBLE !!!

The Grand Ho Tram Resort and Casino will be the focal point of the best fight action Asia has to offer this Saturday night.

The headline event is the WBO Global bout between China's Zhu Dianxing and Thailand's Yotboon Sanchai over 12 rounds.

The China star was recently in Vietnam, where he totally dismantled top local Sam Minh Phát, and took his superb record to 10 wins with only one loss.

The main undercard bout is of huge interest to Vietnam fans, as it marks the return of "Trigger" Tran Van Thao to the squared circle.

Thao is Vietnam's best performed professional, winning 15 of his 16 bouts to date, and he looks to make his first match in over a year a memorable one. Trigger takes on tough Mexican Kenbun Torres, and when we say that, we are recommending that TOUGH and MEXICAN be made into one word ! Torres is dangerous too - in his 12 wins, 9 have tasted the canvas.

The other bout of note for Vietnam is the match between fledgling boxer Thai Hoang Huy and Botswana talent Moabi Ngaka (pictured).

Former Muay Thai student Huy turned to boxing only this year, yet has already picked up 4 wins and  scored  2 knockouts for the highlight reel.

African visitor Moabi Ngaka is known as "The Eagle" and at first glance, it's easy to see why. Ngaka is very tall and rangy, and likes to attack his prey from range.

This Botswana boxer has won two gold medals in national youth championships before turning pro, so he will have the experience edge over his very willing Vietnam opponent, but this has the makings of a really interesting fight.

"Ho Tram RUMBLE" will boast 6 great fights, with the action getting underway around 6.30pm.

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HAVE GLOVES, WILL TRAVEL !
March 23, 2022

HAVE GLOVES, WILL TRAVEL !

Linn Sandstrom is learning on the road, and will fight in Costa Rica on the undercard of world champ Yoka Valle's title defense.
"I’m fighting on @yokavalle_oficial undercard in Costa Rica, 25th of March, where she will defend her IBF World Title. It’s an honour to be a part on this ALL FEMALE Boxing Card over here in Costa Rica, in celebration of Womens Month together with some incredible girls on the card. Yoka is like the female version of Canelo, so I’m counting on a sold out venue and unreal atmosphere… I will be fighting a opponent from Nicaragua and this will be my 3rd professional fight in 22 days…" reported Sandstrom earlier today.
Linn has competed in Victory8 in Vietnam, and more recently, fought in Manila at TIGER 2022 UKC on the undercard of Charly Suarez v Tomjune Mangubat.

CHAMP EYES VARGAS JULY 9TH
March 22, 2022

CHAMP EYES VARGAS JULY 9TH

Recently crowned WBC world champ Mark Magsayo and MPP boss Sean Gibbons know plenty about boxing. But there's also plenty to learn, and who is their "go to" person when they need answers ?

None other than Mam Cucuy Elorde, who is always happy to help when they need a hand!

Magsayo and Gibbons fly back to the states tomorrow, to begin preparations for the unbeaten Rey Vargas in July.

Vargas is a vastly different proposition to Gary Russell Jr, who is a short southpaw.

The Mexican is a 5ft11 orthodox, and has won all 35 bouts (22 KO).

In spite of the daunting record, this style of opponent should suit Magsayo perfectly.

VOTED PHILIPPINES #1 SCARIEST !!
March 20, 2022

VOTED PHILIPPINES #1 SCARIEST !!

What's next for this modern day action hero?

Who will be the next victim when the Wolverine goes beserk ??

Jonjon Estrada 15 WINS 14 KNOCKOUTS

"Nature made me a freak.

Man made me a weapon.

And God made it last too long".

AISAH ALICO IS SIMPLY STRIKING !
March 20, 2022

AISAH ALICO IS SIMPLY STRIKING !

Mindanao's Aisah "D'Striker" Alico returned from a long lay off, and a jump in weight class, only to put on a great showing at TIGER 2O22 last week.

Alico matched up with visiting fighter Linn Sandstrom, and the pair were a welcome attraction at a big day of quality bouts.

THERE'S A SANDSTORM IN MEXICO !
March 19, 2022

THERE'S A SANDSTORM IN MEXICO !

Recent Philippines invader Linn Sandstrom had her first sparring session in Mexico yesterday. The Aussie based fighter is motivated to fast track her learning there, due to the abundance of great quality female athletes.

Sandstrom is looking to keep busy and fight upon her return to Australia, and says she will keep her options open after that.

TESORO OUT TO ACE THE OPPOSITION
March 18, 2022

TESORO OUT TO ACE THE OPPOSITION

Jestine "the Aceman" Tesoro and Palawan's Lorence Rosas contested perhaps the closest match of the day at TIGER 2O22 UKC, and it was a tribute to both fighters to keep it a chess match till the final bell.

Southpaw Rosas began the bout extremely well, and was a convincing round one winner. His angles and head movement gave Tesoro big problems again in round two, but late in the round, clever adjustments by the Aceman made it anybody's round. It was clear by the third, that 22 year old Tesoro had solved the Rosas puzzle, and they were big winning rounds for the young fighter.

So now Rosas was the one having problems, trying to manage the height and reach advantage of his rival. But round five, the Pride of Palawan showed his ring acumen, landing some great shots to charge back into the contest.

The final round was up for grabs, and whilst both boxers got a little ragged, it's fair to say Tesoro did a sufficient job to stick and move to pinch the contest.

This was a really interesting bout, and a great result for a fast improving Tesoro. Lorence Rosas has skills and experience, and can be an awkward fight for anybody. Just ask Mike Plania !

Really good signs here for Lorence Rosas, and for the Aceman, looking forward to seeing what he can produce in coming fights.

COOL BELT !!
March 16, 2022

COOL BELT !!

Big congrats to the "'King's Warrior" Charly Suarez for his iconic performance against Cebu star Tomjune Mangubat in the main event fight at TIGER 2O22.

The bout had the added prestige of a regional title, and the win by Suarez elevates him in the world rankings with the potential for bigger fights to come.

THANK YOU WBA ASIA -  COOL BELT !!

HARD FOUGHT, WELL EARNED !!
March 16, 2022

HARD FOUGHT, WELL EARNED !!

One of the best fights you will see all year!

Ronnie Baldonado puts on a truly TIGER performance, giving the Wonder Boy his biggest career challenge so far.

The prize?

A WBA Asia belt and a world ranking. This fight was hellfire (as predicted !) and Martin showed huge composure, determination, and fitness to redress the first half of the fight.

The performance of Baldonado was phenomenal, and he will be a big star for Philippines boxing.

Can't wait to see what's next for Carl Jammes Martin !  Very impressive !

MANEFISTO DELIVERS A WINNING PLAN
March 15, 2022

MANEFISTO DELIVERS A WINNING PLAN

Jason Buenaobra returned to the winners list with an outstanding win against a rampaging Remon Basas at TIGER 2O22 Ultimate Knockout Challenge in Paranaque.

This match proved to be one of the best of the day, pitting Buenaobra southpaw skills and footwork against Basas relentless pressure and workrate.

These two fighters had a common previous foe in top Mindanao fighter Lorenz Ladrada,  

and it was really pleasing to see the improvements that they had made since those battles. Basas looked relentlessly bullish and dangerous, and displayed enhanced foot speed in the bout.

This was a fine performance by Jason Buenaobra, he worked nicely off a backfoot jab, made clever angles, and mitigated the advances of Bad Bad Basas with classy point scoring touches.

THANK YOU PHILIPPINES !
March 15, 2022

THANK YOU PHILIPPINES !


Sweden's Linn Sandstrom and Mindanao's Aisah Alico put on a great show for the fans at TIGER 2O22. For Sandstrom, it was a valuable learning fight, and for the more experienced Alico, a chance to get much needed ring time after a pandemic enforced absence. Kudos to local girl Alico, whilst short on fitness, the Swedish fighter said that she hit a lot harder than any previous opponent !

We wish the Aussie based "Sandstorm" lots of luck in her future fights, and love to see her back again in the Philippines if she is passing by.

YOU AIN'T SEEN NOTHING YET !
March 14, 2022

YOU AIN'T SEEN NOTHING YET !

Charly Suarez puts on a masterful performance to win the WBA Asia title against outstanding prospect Tomjune Mangubat.

The win positions the Philippines best boxer now at 10 and 0, and he rockets into the world rankings.

So what's next?

WATCH THIS SPACE !

HANDSOME IS AS HANDSOME DOES !
March 14, 2022

HANDSOME IS AS HANDSOME DOES !

The very dapper and debonair Jaime Villanera Jr making sure visiting boxer Linn Sandstrom and team member Jada don't get lost in Manila.

When not auditioning for James Bond, Jaime doubles as a ring MC, and he earned his keep with a mega day at TIGER 2O22 Ultimate Knockout Challenge on Saturday in Paranaque.

Linn Sandstrom had a successful visit, with a round 5 win over resuming Mindanao girl Aisah Alico.

Jada made herself useful also, showing her versatility as a ring card girl for the main WBA Asia bout between Charly Suarez and Tomjune Mangubat.

Well done team!

HOW TO MAKE A GRAND ENTRANCE !
March 14, 2022

HOW TO MAKE A GRAND ENTRANCE !

The "Wonder Boy" Carl Jammes Martin about to commence his ring walk for his WBA Asia assignment with Ronnie Baldonado.

The young boxing prodigy and recent Probellum signing, advanced to 19 and 0 (16 KO) with his gritty title win.

The fight between Baldonado and Martin was a classic, with Martin overcoming an early setback, only to work back into the contest and regain ascendency later in the bout.

Big kudos to Ronnie Baldonado, he was outstanding, and he made this another memorable bout for Wonder Boy and the fans.

PHILIPPINES HAS A NEW WBA CHAMP
March 13, 2022

PHILIPPINES HAS A NEW WBA CHAMP

Charly Suarez enjoying the after glow of a super day of fights at the TIGER 2O22 Ultimate Knockout Challenge yesterday in Paranaque.

The King's Warrior played his part, winning an iconic and exciting WBA Asia title contest with freak Cebu warrior Tomjune Mangubat. It was a world class performance by the two combatants, and one that will have the world's best ducking the Philippines best fighter.

Today the champ was chilling with close friends and family of coach Delfin Boholst. And from the look of Charly's unmarked complexion, it seems coach Boholst had him pretty well trained in the art of defense !

CHARLY SUAREZ WINS KNOCKOUT
March 12, 2022

CHARLY SUAREZ WINS KNOCKOUT

Charly Suarez is without peer in Philippines boxing.

He put on a masterclass tonight against the best young prospect in the country to claim the WBA Asia title and put the world on notice.

Tomjune Mangubat was physically imposing, and perhaps won the first two rounds of tonight's bout.

But Suarez hands and feet were so quick, and accuracy so good,  he constantly picked off an advancing Mangubat. In the end, a fatigued Mangubat was dropped in the final round, and the ref waved it off.

Suarez showed that he is far and away the best fighter in the country,  and big credit to Mangubat, he was outstanding.

He will no doubt achieve big things in the future and be a star for the Philippines.

FIGHT OF THE YEAR CONTENDER

AMAZING AND DRAMATIC !
March 12, 2022

AMAZING AND DRAMATIC !

Carl Jammes Martin pulls a Knockout in round 11 from a dominant Ronnie Baldonado in a classic.

Baldonado knocked down Wonder Boy in the second,  and dominated till the mid stages, where a resurgent Martin edged back. In the end it was Martin's fitness that prevailed, against a totally exhausted Baldonado.

EPIC FIGHT!

BEN LIGAS WINS
March 12, 2022

BEN LIGAS WINS

Thats the way you want to see a champ defend his title!

Ben Ligas looked all class in a near shutout win over Roland Jay Biendima.  The Elorde boxer looked balanced and in control and set up beautiful combos off his enviable jab.

Biendima was one tough SOB as expected, and landed some nice shots of his own. He definitely had Ligas hurt a couple of times in this quality national championship bout.

LINN SANDSTROM WINS KNOCKOUT
March 12, 2022

LINN SANDSTROM WINS KNOCKOUT

Great win on foreign soil by Linn Sandstrom  against Mindanao girl Aisah Alico.

Despite showing caution, Sandstrom enjoyed the best of the action, and was the busier of the two boxers.

Aisah Alico looked comfortable Despite the fact she was largely in defensive mode, but was leveled with a decent Sandstrom body shot in the fifth round.

Nice win for the Swedish born Aussie Linn Sandstrom who says she LOVES THE PHILIPPINES !

IMPOSSIBLE !
March 12, 2022

IMPOSSIBLE !

Jonjon Estrada behind on the cards, and getting a boxing lesson from Mindanao's Jess Rhey Waminal,  scores two crushing knockdowns to win the fight.

Jess Rhey Waminal looked all class, and was picking Estrada apart.  He just needed to keep boxing to ensure victory.

Estrada now 15 wins 14 knockouts.

THE WOLVERINE !!!   WOW !!

MICHAEL DASMARINAS WINS
March 12, 2022

MICHAEL DASMARINAS WINS

Has Michael Dasmarinas found a new home at featherweight ?

We hope so !

This is the strongest and most energetic that he has ever looked.

Danny Tampipi is a tough customer, and he has previously competed well with top fighters, and nobody has ever dominated him like Hot'n Spicy Dasmarinas did today!

ARNEL BACONAJE WINS
March 12, 2022

ARNEL BACONAJE WINS

Great performance by Arnel Baconaje to win by shutout over an extremely resilient Leonardo Doronio.

Baconaje landed more frequently, and also had the power ascendancy, over a bigger opponent. He also controlled the ring with excellent movement.

It was definitely an improved version of Doronio today, he looked fit and imposing. He just struggled with Baconaje's movement,  and he will no doubt fare better with a less mobile opponent.

JINO RODRIGO WINS KNOCKOUT
March 12, 2022

JINO RODRIGO WINS KNOCKOUT

Another closely fought and compelling fight between the experienced Roberto Gonzales and improving youngster Jino Rodrigo.

After having a point deducted for a low blow, Gonzales rallied, but was stopped surprisingly late in the final round.

Gonzales put some great combinations together, but often gave points back due to being countered.

Rodrigo continues to grow.

PUMICPIC v CANADA TECHNICAL DRAW
March 12, 2022

PUMICPIC v CANADA TECHNICAL DRAW

An accidental head clash and a cut to Richard Pumicpic results in the fight being stopped in round 3.

ANOTHER TECHNICAL DRAW !

Pumicpic won the first two rounds, and landed some leaping left hooks, before a head bump in the second.

Canada looked great, big and physical, and this was shaping to be a real war!

GIOVANNI ESCANER WINS
March 12, 2022

GIOVANNI ESCANER WINS

Giovanni Escaner was class from the opening bell, and had opponent Albert Alcoy in trouble at the end of the first round. Escaner continued his good work in the second, forcing Alcoy to the corner, before landing an overhand shot to the temple, and closing the show.

JASON BUENAOBRA WINS
March 12, 2022

JASON BUENAOBRA WINS

Great showing by southpaw Jason Buenaobra,  who dominated the ring position for most part, setting his combos up with slick and varied jabs, and quick feet shift to his right.

This again was an improved Basas, and whilst out maneuvered, he managed to corner Buenaobra at times and land heavy shots of his own. He kept his opponent thinking the entire fight, which was expected !

JESTINE ACE TEROSO WINS
March 12, 2022

JESTINE ACE TEROSO WINS

Lorence Rosas won the first round with good accuracy inside from southpaw stance. The much taller Tesoro started to find his range late in the second, to dominate the middle rounds. Lorence Rosas regrouped with a nice round five and a close final round.

Good fight both boys, and while a draw was fair, hard to argue with a Tesoro win.

ALMACEN v BENTOSO TECHNICAL DRAW
March 12, 2022

ALMACEN v BENTOSO TECHNICAL DRAW

Jonathan Almacen suffers a cut in round three and is unable to continue, forcing a technical draw.

Almacen won the first round, but the resuming Bentoso looked great in the second.

Shame, was looking like developing into q really interesting fight.

AMAZING FIRST FIGHT !
March 12, 2022

AMAZING FIRST FIGHT !

In a match where Majadas tried to land the heavier leather,  and Antonio showed the higher skills and deft touches, the judges called it a DRAW!

Great fight, and a returning Antonio,  maybe slightly unlucky on the scorecards.

“WE BELIEVE THAT HE WILL RUN”
March 12, 2022

“WE BELIEVE THAT HE WILL RUN”

Omega Cebu coach Julius Erving Junco didn’t mince words at yesterday’s press conference. He believes that former Olympian Charly Suarez can’t mix it with their star, and if he does, he will lose every round or even worse – be KNOCKED OUT!  

TOMJUNE Mangubat looks to score a huge upset today, March 12, as he faces highly touted former Olympian Charly Suarez in a World Boxing Association (WBA) super featherweight title fight in the main event of “Ultimate Knockout Challenge: Tiger 2022” at The Flash Grand Ballroom of the Elorde Sports Complex in Parañaque City, Metro Manila.

The 24-year-old Mangubat is coming in as an underdog against Suarez, who has been impressive in his career as a pro.

Mangubat, however, hopes to derail the Suarez hype train and hand him his first career defeat.

“That’s what we want for him to go toe-to-toe. We believe he’ll run. They will have a bigger chance of winning if it goes the distance because it’s their promotion,” Mangubat’s coach Julius Erving “Jinggoy” Junco told SunStar Cebu. “If possible (we’ll knock him out). We could also win all the rounds and show the judges that we’re in control.”

Mangubat tipped the scales at 129 pounds, while the 33-year-old Suarez weighed-in a pound lighter at 128 pounds.

The winner of the fight could break into the WBA super featherweight rankings and step closer at a world title shot.

Mangubat is 15-2-1 with 12 knockouts, while Suarez is 9-0 with six knockouts.

“Courtesy of SunStar”

WELCOME TO MANILA GIRLS !
March 11, 2022

WELCOME TO MANILA GIRLS !

The Wild Man Jino Rodrigo making international guests Linn Sandstrom and Jada feel welcome. When not a tour guide, the boisterous Rodrigo doubles as a boxer, and expect his clash with Roberto Gonzales to be one of the best of the day.
Can Jino get lucky two days in a row?

The three title fights all weighed in without problem, and all six boxers looked in magnificent shape.
Suarez v Mangubat WBA Asia title
Martin v Baldonado WBA Asia and RP title
Ligas v Biendima RP title

15 great fights Read all about them here:

https://www.vsppromotions.com//promotions/tiger-2022

BALDONADO AND WONDER BOY FACE OFF
March 11, 2022

BALDONADO AND WONDER BOY FACE OFF

Igorot quicksilver Carl Jammes Martin and Davao's Ronnie Baldonado made weight and are pumped for tomorrow's WBA Asia and Philippines national title match.
Naysayers were saying Baldonado will be too small for Wonder Boy. WRONG !!!
We already advised that Baldonado will bring the heat tomorrow, and he giving the local star Martin plenty to worry about.
DO NOT MISS THIS !

TIGER 2O22 Ultimate Knockout Challenge Paranaque, Manila
Saturday March 12th
WATCH IT HERE LIVE !!

Read about all tomorrow's fighters:

https://www.vsppromotions.com//promotions/tiger-2022

BOTH FIGHTERS MAKE WEIGHT !
March 11, 2022

BOTH FIGHTERS MAKE WEIGHT !


Tomjune Mangubat 129
Charly Suarez 128

CHARLY SUAREZ v TOMJUNE MANGUBAT WBA ASIA TITLE Super Featherweight
TIGER 2O22 Ultimate Knockout Challenge Paranaque, Manila
Saturday March 12th
WATCH IT LIVE AT: https://www.facebook.com/VSPPromotion

Read about all the fighters here:

https://www.vsppromotions.com//promotions/tiger-2022

THREE KINGS !!!
March 11, 2022

THREE KINGS !!!


Three of the very best fighters in the Philippines right now, hungry but still smiling!
Richard "the Beast "Pumicpic, Arnel "the Silencer" Baconaje, and the wild dog himself - JonJon "the Wolverine " Estrada are seated in wait for their turn on the scales.
BIG FIGHTS COMING TOMORROW !

READY TO GET ON THE SCALES
March 11, 2022

READY TO GET ON THE SCALES


YES Linn Sandstrom and Arnel Baconaje LOOK LIKE MODELS, but they are actually FIGHTERS !
They will be competing tomorrow in Paranaque at TIGER 2O22 Ultimate Knockout Challenge.
Weigh in and press conference today.

"WE WILL ROCK YOUR SHOW  LET'S GO !"
March 9, 2022

"WE WILL ROCK YOUR SHOW LET'S GO !"

Omega coach Julius Erving Junco with pride of Cebu and main event fighter Tomjune Mangubat.

The super talented Mangubat is fighting the hottest property in Philippines boxing, the former Olympian and unbeaten pro, Charly Suarez.

So clinical has the King's Warrior been since leaving the amateurs, he is yet to lose a round in 9 fights (6 KO)

Mangubat has built an impressive resume of his own, racking up 15 wins against some quality opponents. Three of his last 4 fights have been wicked and thunderous stoppages!

The clash of these two super fighters promises to be a thriller.

"We are always up for the biggest challenges. We can't wait to perform. Let's go champ! We will rock your show!" enthused a supremely confident and proud Coach Julius.

This will be a fight to tell your grand kids about!

Do not miss it for anything.

Make no mistake, Tomjune Mangubat is perhaps the hottest prospect in the country right now, and at the age of just 24, is already planning the downfall of the best fighter in the Philippines.

JUST WOW !

TOMJUNE MANGUBAT v CHARLY SUAREZ

WBA Asia Super Featherweight title

TIGER 2O22 Ultimate Knockout Challenge Paranaque, Manila

Saturday March 12th

WATCH IT LIVE AT: https://www.facebook.com/VSPPromotion

https://www.vsppromotions.com//promotions/tiger-2022

D'STRIKER IS READY FOR A SANDSTORM !
March 9, 2022

D'STRIKER IS READY FOR A SANDSTORM !

Cagayan de Oro fighter Aisah "D'Striker" Alico has arrived in Manila, and is looking forward to her clash with Australia's Linn Sandstrom this Saturday.
Alico, who has 7 career wins (5KO), hasn't fought since March 2019, but has shared the ring previously with world class opponents. In contrast, Linn Sandstrom with 2 wins, is way less experienced, but has the advantage of being more recently active. The boxer known as "Sandstorm" had a solid victory in Brisbane last Thursday night at the No Limits Boxing show in Australia.
On arrival in Manila, the Mindanao girl said "It's HOT!" and headed straight to the pool for a cool down. Few could blame her, and for sure, expect things to get heated in her match this Saturday.

AISAH ALICO v LINN SANDSTROM
TIGER 2O22 Ultimate Knockout Challenge Paranaque, Manila
Saturday March 12th
WATCH IT LIVE AT: https://www.facebook.com/VSPPromotion

BRUTALITY AND THE BEAST ! GREAT FIGHTERS MAKE GREAT FIGHTS!
March 8, 2022

BRUTALITY AND THE BEAST ! GREAT FIGHTERS MAKE GREAT FIGHTS!

GREAT FIGHTERS MAKE GREAT FIGHTS!
Richard Pumicpic ranks as one of the Philippines' best ever boxers, and he will be competing this Saturday at the Flash Grand Ballroom in Paranaque .
If you can get there, don't miss the chance to see "the Beast " doing what he does best! 15 iconic bouts!

RICHARD PUMICPIC v PABLITO CANADA
TIGER 2O22 Ultimate Knockout Challenge Paranaque, Manila
Saturday March 12th
WATCH IT LIVE AT: https://www.facebook.com/VSPPromotion

https://www.vsppromotions.com//promotions/tiger-2022

HONORARY PINAY !
March 8, 2022

HONORARY PINAY !

HONORARY PINAY !
Swedish boxer Linn Sandstrom flanked by boxers and crew at Elorde Southbox in Manila today.
Linn will be fighting in the opening event this Saturday.

TIGER 2O22 Ultimate Knockout Challenge Paranaque,Manila
Saturday March 12th
WATCH IT LIVE AT:https://www.facebook.com/VSPPromotion

SANDSTROM LANDS IN MANILA
March 7, 2022

SANDSTROM LANDS IN MANILA

Australia's Linn Sandstrom has touched down in Manila, and headed straight to the Elorde Southbox gym first thing this morning to shake off the jet lag !

Swedish born Sandstrom, who only recently turned pro, scored her second win on Thursday night at the big No Limits Boxing event in Brisbane.

Sandstrom has an unusual back story, having formerly being a high level table tennis player in Sweden, before discovering her true passion for boxing once she arrived in Australia. A relatively late comer to the sport, Linn is on a fast track to learn the game, and her plan is, stay as busy as possible !

Linn Sandstrom will fight CDO girl Aisah Alico in the opening fight at TIGER 2O22 on Saturday. Alico has recorded 7 wins (5 KO), but may have to contend with ring rust having not competed since 2019.

LINN SANDSTROM v AISAH ALICO

TIGER 2O22 Ultimate Knockout Challenge Paranaque, Manila

Saturday March 12th

WATCH IT LIVE AT:https://www.facebook.com/VSPPromotion

SUAREZ BEAST POWER - RINGSIDE VIEW
March 7, 2022

SUAREZ BEAST POWER - RINGSIDE VIEW

Charly Suarez getting the business done in only his 4th career fight against General Santos City boxer Dave Barlas.

The King's Warrior Suarez lines up for his tenth straight win when he meets Cebu sensation Tomjune Mangubat this coming Saturday.

Suarez (9-0) and Mangubat (15-2) will contest the WBA Asia super featherweight title.

TIGER 2O22 Ultimate Knockout Challenge Paranaque, Manila

Saturday March 12th

WATCH IT LIVE AT: https://www.facebook.com/VSPPromotion

RUIN SUAREZ'S WORLD TITLE PLAN ?
March 7, 2022

RUIN SUAREZ'S WORLD TITLE PLAN ?


Tomjune Mangubat and his team from Omega Cebu are super confident that they have the boxer and the game plan to bring down the Philippines best Charly Suarez.
The match is scheduled for 12 rounds, and they say the skillful Suarez will wish he was back in the amateurs !
The Mangubat team claim that the King's Warrior is on old legs, and he won't be able to run all night. And if Suarez tries to go toe to toe, he will get hurt by the bigger and very physical Tomjune Mangubat. In fact, they predict that Charly Suarez won't see the final bell!
Them's fighting words!
But one thing for sure, Tomjune Mangubat is one of the hottest prospects in Philippines boxing, and looks destined to develop into a world class fighter.
His clash with Charly Suarez will prove a very significant milestone on that journey.

TIGER 2O22 Ultimate Knockout Challenge Paranaque, Manila
Saturday March 12th
WATCH IT LIVE AT: https://www.facebook.com/VSPPromotion

"WONDER BOY WINNING STREAK IS OVER"
March 6, 2022

"WONDER BOY WINNING STREAK IS OVER"


Ronnie "Jong Jong" Baldonado and Michael "Hot'n Spicy" Dasmarinas have the rounds in the bank, and are super confident to put on blazing displays in Manila next Saturday.

Baldonado is a powerhouse bantam moving up to challenge the unbeaten Carl Jammes Martin for the WBA Asia strap. Whilst being a big admirer of the precocious Wonder Boy, the punching wizard Baldonado puts it bluntly
"He can't beat me, so his winning streak will be over!"
Michael Dasmarinas had an unfortunate no contest at his most recent, when the durable Ernie Saulong received an accidental head gash. The classy Dasmarinas will ensure no repeat of that, when he meets total "pain in the ass "opponent Danny Tampipi, a southpaw renowned as both durable and awkward. Wanna know more?
Read about Baldonado, Dasmarinas, and all your other TIGER 2O22 UKC fighters here:
https://www.vsppromotions.com//promotions/tiger-2022

TIGER 2O22 Ultimate Knockout Challenge Paranaque, Manila
Saturday March 12th
WATCH IT HERE LIVE

HAPPY SUNDAY !!
March 6, 2022

HAPPY SUNDAY !!


Jino Rodrigo and Remon Basas chillin' and getting a tan now the hard work's been done !
These Olivetti trained boxers have big fights coming at TIGER 2O22 next Saturday.

Jino rematches the highly experienced Roberto Gonzales, and based on their very close first fight, expect fireworks !
Bad Bad Basas is a super strong and improving type, and he takes on a more experienced and skilled Jason Buenaobra. Both these guys did great with a common opponent in Lorenz Ladrada, so their clash should prove one of the more interesting matches of the big 15 fight card.

GRAB YOUR POPCORN !! READ ALL ABOUT THE FIGHTERS HERE !
March 5, 2022

GRAB YOUR POPCORN !! READ ALL ABOUT THE FIGHTERS HERE !

Find out the latest about ALL your favorite boxers competing at the TIGER 2O22 Ultimate Knockout Challenge next Saturday in Paranaque Manila.
https://www.vsppromotions.com//promotions/tiger-2022

RICHARD PUMICPIC AT TIGER 2O22 UKC
March 5, 2022

RICHARD PUMICPIC AT TIGER 2O22 UKC

One of the Philippines' best ever will be starring in Manila next week alongside a group of outstandingly talented fighters.
If you have never been fortunate enough to see "the Beast" do his thing live and in person, don't miss the opportunity to get to the Flash Elorde ballroom next Saturday.

RICHARD PUMICPIC v PABLITO CANADA
TIGER 2O22 Ultimate Knockout Challenge Paranaque, Manila
Saturday March 12th
WATCH IT LIVE AT:

LIGAS DRESSED FOR SUCCESS ! !
March 4, 2022

LIGAS DRESSED FOR SUCCESS ! !

Ben "the Sniper" Ligas suits up for his Philippines Flyweight title defense next Saturday in Paranaque.
Not only a boxer of high potential, Ligas doubles as a pretty useful model for the latest sports wear from the team at BE ATHLETIC !
The Sniper will defend his belt as one of the main undercard bouts to the huge Charly Suarez v Tomjune Mangubat WBA Asia clash.
TIGER 2O22 will play host to a mammoth 15 killer bouts, and many of the champion fighters will be dressed by BE ATHLETIC !
Lots of thanks to Raoul Navarrete and his hard working team for making these stars look their best.

THE JUICER2 SHOW COMING YOUR WAY !
March 4, 2022

THE JUICER2 SHOW COMING YOUR WAY !

Ben "the Juicer" Mcculloch was one of the best boxers Australia has ever produced, winning 14 straight and getting to world rank #3 as a super middleweight. His signature was his beautiful balance, distance and rotational power, often producing decapitation style knockouts. And it always looked so effortless!

Arnel Baconaje is as close as we've seen to the Aussie star, and he is a standout as one of the Philippines best and most technical operators. The Iloilo fighter shows really good patience in setting his shots, makes good angles, and dispenses the pain with plenty of high and low variety. His defensive base is solid, and he simply never gives cheap shots away to opponents.

Says McCulloch : "I love this guy, especially when I've seen him work with Suarez and Pumicpic. He has the really nice distance and jab, and has that nice Bernard Hopkins /James Toney roll that I used to love when I fought. But you know what, I can see a lot of Canelo in JUICER2, he really is QUALITY !"

Juicer2, also known as "the Silencer ",will be appearing next week at TIGER 2O22 in Manila. Tune in, and judge for yourself ! He is a special fighter.

ARNEL BACONAJE v LEONARDO DORONIO TIGER 2O22 Ultimate Knockout Challenge Paranaque, Manila

Saturday March 12th

WATCH IT LIVE AT:https://www.facebook.com/VSPPromotion

CREATI AND SANDSTROM SCORE WINS
March 4, 2022

CREATI AND SANDSTROM SCORE WINS

Big congrats to former Victory8 and world team members Danilo Creati and Linn Sandstrom on great wins in Brisbane last night.
"Dash" Creati put on a clinic, besting the outstanding Cameron Hammond, an Olympian who had won 18 of 19 pro fights. Creati was untouchable, winning by shutout and dropping his opponent twice during the contest.
Linn Sandstrom showed the benefits of a great camp, and better shot selection, in her victory over Ali Jensen. In an entertaining match, the Swedish born Sandstrom sent her opponent to the floor twice, but plenty of punches were still exchanged till the final bell.
Philippines Joe Noynay had a below par performance, stopped by a beautiful left hook in the second round from a vengeful Liam Wilson. Noynay weighed in 4kg over and his poor showing remains a puzzle.

ESTRADA LOOKS TO IMPOSE HIS WILL
March 3, 2022

ESTRADA LOOKS TO IMPOSE HIS WILL

Can the face of violent imposition look so impossibly handsome?

Jonjon Estrada plans to answer that question with an exclamation mark, when he takes on the hugely talented Jess Rhey Waminal, at TIGER 2O22 on Saturday March 12th.
Both fighters sit on 14 wins, both fighters are similarly ranked, but their modus operandi couldn't be any more different, and this makes it compelling viewing.

Mindanao boxer Waminal was a quality amateur, and he shows those beautiful technical touches as a pro.
The Wolverine has gained cult status because of his very neanderthal approach, he stalks his prey with a low and crouching style, and carries knockout power in both hands. He has morphed into one of the most feared boxers in the Philippines, courtesy of his 13 "put your lights out" stoppage victories.
BUT DON'T BE DECEIVED BY THE SMILE !
DOES "VIOLENCE" HAVE A FACE ?

JONJON ESTRADA v JESS RHEY WAMINAL
TIGER 2O22 Ultimate Knockout Challenge Paranaque, Manila
Saturday March 12th
WATCH IT LIVE AT: https://www.facebook.com/VSPPromotion

WHO LEFT THE CAGE UNLOCKED ?
March 3, 2022

WHO LEFT THE CAGE UNLOCKED ?

The Tigers are out!

Four of the outstanding boxers on show at next week's TIGER 2O22 Ultimate Knockout Challenge.

Lorence Rosas, Malfred Majadas, Giovanni Escaner and Jason Buenaobra are four high skilled technicians, all with very differing styles, but all confident they are armed and ready to put on a show in Paranaque.

TIGER 2O22 Ultimate Knockout Challenge Paranaque, Manila

Saturday March 12th

WATCH IT LIVE AT: https://www.facebook.com/VSPPromotion