VSP PROMOTIONS | FULL HOUSE FOR UKC REVOLUTION JAN 30TH

FULL HOUSE FOR UKC REVOLUTION JAN 30TH

Fighters are jumping from the rooftops to join the biggest and best fight show to launch the new year - UKC REVOLUTION in Parañaque on Monday January 30th.

The Elorde team already have a super strong line up that are planning on being there.

Check out these killers, from right to left:

Giovanni Escaner, Ronnie Baldonado, Ali Canega, Donald Laurejas,

Clarence, Breboneria, Jetro Pabustan, Baby Boy Almacen, Jason Buenaobra, Malfred Majadas, Roberto Gonzales

THAT'S A MILLION DOLLARS WORTH OF TALENT RIGHT THERE !

Best of luck boys ! Happy New Year !

Full fight card coming soon.

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WE WUZ ROBBED!!!

"WE WUZ ROBBED ! :

Chavit Singson expresses outrage over ruling

‘The world wants to see this match.

We want it as soon as possible.’

Charly Suarez has moved on from the heartbreaking loss to Mexican banger Emanuel Navarrete and is looking forward to a rematch.

But Suarez’s camp hasn’t with chief handler--Ilocos political kingpin Luis “Chavit” Singson--leading the charge in assailing the controversial eighth-round technical decision victory handed over to Navarrete after their San Diego showdown last 10 May.

“We got rigged. Everyone thought we had won the fight but only the referee and the ringside doctor went against us,” Singson told reporters during a Q&A with reporters on Sunday at his Quezon City residence.

“Instead of giving us the fight, they ruled it a No-Contest,” said Singson, who is now keeping his fingers crossed that the California State Athletic Commission (CSAC) would change the technical decision defeat by Suarez to a technical knockout (TKO) victory and not a No-Contest.

Suarez returned from the United States last Friday, still reeling from the harrowing experience but apparently overjoyed by the massive support he has been receiving after his gutsy showing against the heavily-favored Navarrete.

Referee Ed Collantes called a halt to the fight just one second into the eighth round upon the recommendation of ringside physician Robert Ruelaz after examining Navarrete’s cut for the third time.

Collantes had ruled earlier that the nasty gash above Navarrete’s left eyebrow was caused by an accidental clash of heads and not a punch.

But repeated high-definition television replays later revealed that the cut was opened by Suarez’s left hand, leaving some officials at Top Rank, the promotional outfit that staged the fight, to assure Suarez and his handlers that a rematch is in the offing.

But there is no timeline yet since the CSAC is still meeting on 2 June to discuss the protest filed by Suarez.

Singson said he would like to see the CSAC issue the correct ruling, stressing that he doesn’t have any issues with a rematch, or even a third fight if the need arises.

The boxing world raised a howl over the official decision and Filipino-American Ric Navalta, who represented Singson in America, insists the holding a second meeting is the right thing to do.

"The world wants to see this match. We want it as soon as possible,” he said.

Delfin Boholst, who trains Suarez, swears his fighter was on his way to stopping Navarrete but their luck just ran out.

“The reason they stopped the fight even if the severity of the cut was not that serious was because they all knew Navarrete was leading on the scorecards,” Boholst said.

“Charly was finding his range and it was just a matter of time before he scores a stoppage,” added Boholst, who joined Suarez during their national team days.

Suarez, 36, feels he was supremely confident of scoring a TKO.

“His punches were no longer that strong unlike in the first three rounds when I really felt them,” Suarez said.

As the CSAC deliberate on the case, Suarez’s outlook is one of pushing forward.

“As a boxer, my role is to fight and win. The decision’s not within my control but I am hoping that the decision (by the CSAC) is going to be favorable.”

Regardless of what happens, Suarez would welcome another chance to slug with Navarrete.

Asked whether it’s going to be easier the second time around, Suarez answered in the negative.

“No, it’s not. It’s going to be a tough fight,” he said calmly.

Meanwhile, the entire team is still raging over the result.

*story courtesy of Nick Giongco of the Daily Tribune

May 18, 2025

JONNIEL LAURENTE SHOWDOWN IN TOKYO

Jonniel Laurente vs. Shigetoshi Kotari Set for Showdown in Tokyo – “Pioneer of Fight Vol. 10”

All eyes turn to Korakuen Hall in Tokyo tomorrow, for the super featherweight clash between the Philippines’ Jonniel Laurente and Japan’s Shigetoshi Kotari.

The bout headlines “Pioneer of Fight Vol. 10”

Both fighters successfully made weight earlier today, with Laurente stepping in at 129.1 lbs and Kotari slightly heavier at 129.8 lbs.

Shigetoshi Kotari is currently ranked #207 in the world at super featherweight.

The tall 5'11" orthodox fighter is known for his sharp footwork and cracking jab that keeps opponents at bay. A well ranked fighter domestically in Japan, he is coming off a confident decision win over Riki Hamada in November 2024.

Jonniel Laurente enters the ring ranked #295 globally.

A gritty and cerebral 5'7" southpaw, Laurente fights out of the legendary Elorde Gym in Manila—a breeding ground for Filipino boxing talent.

His technical boxing style, lefty angles, and ring savvy make him a dangerous opponent for anyone on the rise.

Whilst not a title fight, this international matchup holds significant implications for both boxers' career trajectories.

For Kotari, it’s a chance to defend home turf and inch closer to world-level contention.

For Laurente, it’s a golden opportunity to upset the odds and make a statement on Japanese soil.

“Pioneer of Fight Vol. 10” continues to spotlight the next generation of Asian boxing talent, and this bout between Kotari and Laurente could steal the show.

Fans should expect a tactical chess match early, with Kotari using his reach and jab to control range, while Laurente looks to close the distance, land his straight left, and test the Japanese fighter’s body.

May 17, 2025

CHÚNG TÔI SẮP ĐẾN ÚC !!

Hai võ sĩ Việt Nam Thái Hoàng Huy và Nguyễn Hải Đăng đã nộp hồ sơ xin visa và dự kiến sẽ thi đấu tại Melbourne, Úc vào ngày 13 tháng 6 tới đây.

Các võ sĩ sẽ tranh tài tại sự kiện do cựu vô địch hạng nặng Lucas Browne làm chủ trì, được tổ chức tại Q ROOM, Thomastown.

Thái Hoàng Huy (5 thắng – 2 thua) sẽ thi đấu 6 hiệp ở hạng Siêu lông (59kg), trong khi Nguyễn Hải Đăng sẽ có màn ra mắt chuyên nghiệp ở hạng Trung (72kg) với trận đấu 4 hiệp.

Sự kiện NO WAY OUT là cơ hội hấp dẫn để các võ sĩ Việt Nam xuất hiện trên sàn đấu quốc tế, và sẽ mở đường cho nhiều võ sĩ trong nước thi đấu tại các sự kiện tương lai ở Úc.

May 17, 2025

BACONAJE LOOKS TO CONQUER FUJI !!

The Silencer has arrived in Japan and made weight for his bout with Rentaro Kimura, scheduled for tomorrow at the FujisanMesse in Fuji, Shizuoka, Japan.

Baconaje has battled previously in Japan, most particularly due to fighting bigger weight class boxers of very high calibre - and tomorrow is no different.

He will compete in tge Lightweight 61kg category, up from his most suited Super Featherweight division.

That aside, Arnel Baconaje is a high level campaigner that brings a ton of trouble even to larger opposition.

So how do they line up for tomorrow's big clash ?

Arnel Baconaje (Philippines)

Record: 18 wins, 9 losses, with 13 knockouts

Recent Performance: Baconaje is seeking his first victory in Japan after three previous losses there. He is coming off a first-round technical knockout win over Glenn Bismanos earlier this year.

Rentaro Kimura (Japan)

Record: 9 wins, 1 loss, with 5 knockouts

Recent Performance: Kimura is on a winning streak, having secured a first-round knockout against Yuri Takemoto in his last fight. He has also defeated two other Filipino boxers, Jess Rhey Waminal and Jason Buenaobra.

Both fighters successfully made weight ahead of the bout and as you can see in the pics, are in great shape.

This match is part of the Phoenix Battle series, a prominent boxing event in Japan.

This bout presents an opportunity for Baconaje to secure his first win in Japan, while Kimura aims to continue his winning streak against Filipino opponents.

May 17, 2025

Filipino-Swedish fighter Alexander

Fredriksson came in with just a 2-0 record, but he showed that skill and youth can overcome experience. He scored a big win over 🇵🇭Mark John Yap, a seasoned veteran with over 50 fights and a former OPBF Bantamweight champ who has competed in seven different countries.

Fredriksson was dropped in the first round but came back strong. Yap hit the canvas in the sixth, and after six rounds, Alexander earned a unanimous decision win with scores of 58-54.

With the victory, Fredriksson improves to 3-0, 2 KOs, while Yap drops to 34-20, 17 KOs.

*story courtesy Pinoy Boxing Prodigy

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May 16, 2025

Amateur vs Professional boxer...WHO WINS?

NGHIỆP DƯ VÀ CHUYÊN NGHIỆP - AI THẮNG?

Đã có rất nhiều trận đấu hấp dẫn qua các năm giữa các tay đấm nghiệp dư nhanh nhẹn, kỹ thuật và các võ sĩ chuyên nghiệp dày dạn kinh nghiệm.

VSP PRO đã đưa Mark John Yap từ Philippines 🇵🇭 đến Việt Nam để thi đấu với tay đấm nghiệp dư triển vọng Nguyễn Hà Minh trong một trận đấu biểu diễn chuyên nghiệp.

Công bằng mà nói, Mark Yap (người có 34 trận thắng chuyên nghiệp) đã không tập luyện nghiêm túc cho trận này, mà chỉ xem nó như một buổi khởi động để duy trì cảm giác thi đấu cho các trận sắp tới.

Anh ấy rõ ràng trông hơi “mềm” ở vòng bụng và thi đấu khá thoải mái, ung dung.

Ngược lại, Nguyễn Hà Minh trông TUYỆT VỜI!

Anh ấy có vẻ ngoài của một siêu sao thực thụ, và còn có thành tích nổi bật tại các giải đấu nghiệp dư trong nước.

Ngay ở hiệp đầu tiên, Nguyễn Hà Minh đã thể hiện phong độ tốt nhất của mình.

Anh khiến đối thủ "lên lớp" với tốc độ và những góc đánh thông minh, đồng thời trêu ngươi tay đấm người Philippines bằng những cú đấm thẳng như tia laser.

Trong khi đó, Mark John Yap trông như vừa ngủ dậy và đang vội vã đi tìm bữa sáng!

Hiệp 2 cũng có kịch bản tương tự, tuy nhiên về cuối hiệp, Mark Yap bắt đầu lấy lại cảm giác thi đấu, cắt góc và dồn ép “thần đồng” Việt Nam.

Hai hiệp cuối hoàn toàn thuộc về tay đấm chuyên nghiệp Mark Yap.

Anh liên tục dồn ép Nguyễn Hà Minh và bắt đầu tung ra những cú đấm nặng vào vùng bụng.

Mark Yap đã tìm được khoảng cách lý tưởng và đánh gục võ sĩ nghiệp dư đến 3 lần trong hiệp cuối, giành chiến thắng áp đảo.

Sau trận đấu, Nguyễn Hà Minh chia sẻ rằng đó là một trải nghiệm khá bất ngờ.

Anh cảm thấy rất tự tin trong 2 hiệp đầu, cho rằng mình cao lớn hơn, nhanh hơn và kỹ thuật hơn.

Nhưng ngay khi dính cú đấm đầu tiên vào bụng – mọi thứ thay đổi rất nhanh.

"Tôi chưa bao giờ bị đánh như vậy ở các trận nghiệp dư, và tôi thật sự choáng!

Tôi đã cố gắng phản công, nhưng một khi anh ấy bắt đầu đánh trúng, tôi không còn biết phải làm gì để ngăn lại.

Anh ta đánh cả cao lẫn thấp, làm tôi rất bối rối trong phòng thủ.

Tôi từ cảm giác tràn đầy năng lượng, chuyển sang cảm giác như mất hết tay chân – mà lúc đó mới chỉ là hiệp 4!!

Dĩ nhiên đây là một trải nghiệm tuyệt vời với tôi, và tôi tự hào khi được đứng chung võ đài với Mark John Yap.

Đây là trận đấu khó khăn nhất trong sự nghiệp của tôi."

Tối nay, Mark John Yap sẽ đối đầu với ngôi sao nghiệp dư châu Âu một thời – Alexander Fredrikkson – tại Cebu.

Fredrikkson hiện đã có thành tích 2-0 chuyên nghiệp, cả hai trận đều thắng bằng knockout ngay hiệp đầu.

Mark John Yap sẽ là thử thách lớn đầu tiên của anh ấy.

Xem lại trận đấu giữa Nguyễn Hà Minh và Mark John Yap tại đây:

https://youtu.be/KOW0ZEm3Wrw?si=Y5jco5-_2-XF2DwQ

May 15, 2025

KUMBATI 19 TURNS IT ON FOR THE FANS

Mark John Yap and Alexander Fredrikkson just made weight for what is undoubtedly the most interesting and talked about match up in the Philippines this year !

The final face-off completed, Fredriksson and Yap looked in cracking shape, and recorded on the scales :

Alexander “The Showtime” Fredriksson - 133. 2

Mark John “The Journey Man” Yap - 133.7

Will Fredrikkson's youth and outstanding amateur pedigree prevail ?

Or will Mark John Yap, who has notched up 34 pro wins, and has fought against many of the world's best, simply ask too many hard questions of the top prospect and show him it's age before beauty !!

We have a great and highly debated fight here in Cebu tomorrow !!

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May 14, 2025

"HITMAN" ĐÀM PHÁN TRANH ĐAI IBF

"Hitman Hà Nội" Nguyễn Văn Hải đang dẫn đầu danh sách những đối thủ tiềm năng để đối đầu với nhà vô địch người Úc Ibrahim Balla trong trận tranh đai IBF dự kiến diễn ra vào tháng 7 tới.

Balla là một tay đấm từng gây ấn tượng mạnh ở cấp độ nghiệp dư và tiếp tục gặt hái thành công kể từ khi chuyển sang thi đấu chuyên nghiệp.

Ở cấp độ nghiệp dư, Ibrahim đã tham gia 101 trận đấu, giành được 84 chiến thắng.

Anh từng giành nhiều danh hiệu bang Victoria và toàn nước Úc, đồng thời đại diện cho Australia thi đấu quốc tế.

Huy chương Bạc tại Đại hội Thanh niên Khối Thịnh vượng chung 2008

Huy chương Đồng Cúp Chủ tịch AIBA 2009

Top 10 thế giới năm 2012 và tham dự Thế vận hội cùng năm đó.

Từ khi chuyển sang chuyên nghiệp, Ibrahim Balla có thành tích 17 thắng – 3 thua và hiện đang xếp hạng #2 tại Úc.

Nếu được lựa chọn, Nguyễn Văn Hải sẽ đối đầu với Balla tại Melbourne vào ngày 17 tháng 7 trong trận tranh đai danh giá IBF khu vực châu Đại Dương.

May 14, 2025

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

Mark John Yap, pictured steep in the mountains of Cagayan de Oro earlier today, seems as EVERGREEN as his surrounds !

The "Journey Man" heads off to Cebu this afternoon, in readiness for tomorrow's weigh in for the Omega show this coming Friday.

"I feel very good, I haven't been doing much boxing, but running has kept me fit."

Yap is resuming from a loss in Surigao to unbeaten prospect Jerald Into, a hell fight that tortured both boxers to the point of failure.

Into has since jumped in weight class to 140lb, and was dominant in winning at the WBC tournament in Saudi Arabia.

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

quipped Yap.

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

"This was the boy I was meant to fight earlier this year, but GAB canceled. Thankfully we have another chance.

This is a good boxer, and I can see he has two knockouts in two fights. He has a lot of wins to come. But not on Friday !

Professional boxing is a hard game, and very different to the amateurs that he comes from.

It takes time to learn the tricks.

On Friday, we will get to see if Fredrikkson can be a good boxer when I am landing shots on him.

This will be his exam - and I will ask him hard questions.

Some I know for sure, he won't be able to answer !"

May 13, 2025

EYES WIDE SHUT

MAYBE HIS EYES WERE CLOSED AT THE TIME !

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

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

Seems reasonable !!

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

He's right there in front think "Aargh - that's gotta hurt Vaquero ! C'mon man, pick up your game - this Suarez kid is punching holes in you now !"

This call by Edward Collantes is definitely just too hard to explain !!

On June 2nd, hopefully the California commission will make reparations to a joint mess created by both Edward Collantes and themselves.

In the meantime, reacquaint yourselves with the rules pertaining to accidental headbutts and the referees role in declaring :

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

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

Before 4 Rounds: No decision is rendered, resulting in a "No Decision".

After 4 Rounds: The bout goes to a Technical Decision, with the winner determined by the scorecards.

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

Determine Cause: Decide whether a cut was caused by a punch or a head collision.

Consult Ringside Physician: If necessary, consult with the physician to assess the injury.

Given the lack of specific guidance on obscured vision, referees likely rely on their experience and discretion to handle such situations.

May 12, 2025

SUAREZ : THE DAY AFTER THE WAR

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

Charly is looking bright as a button, and ready to go again !

He also had some interesting insights after yesterday's battle.

Charly said that he fought a completely different style yesterday to his normal, with the objective of tiring and knocking out his opponent.

He believed that even if he boxed and won every round, he would not get the judges' decisions.

He would need to KNOCKOUT Navarrete to win !

He also made these comments about the champion :

"He is a very strong and tough fighter. But his shots aren't as powerful as people think, and he never hurt me.

His punch is different. It's like a strong push and it can put you off balance, and he is very good at splitting the guard.

When I went backwards, I was trying to trick him to lean forward for my counter, but I lost balance sometimes because of his awkward pushing and punching.

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

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

I know in my heart, he would not have finished the fight. "

May 11, 2025

REMATCH COMING UP

ROBBERY TO BE DOWNGRADED: NO CONTEST ?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

*Story courtesy of BoxingScene.

May 10, 2025

NAVARRETE MISSES THE WEIGHT!

NAVARRETE MISSES WEIGHT!!!

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

Navarrete, the current WBO junior lightweight champion, really struggled to make weight, initially missing the 130-pound limit by 0.4 pounds.

He needed most of the two-hour allotted time to trim the remaining weight, finally dipping to 130 pounds after an anguished expression and a groan when he was told he was still 0.2 pounds overweight.

"It hurts for a day, and then it's better the next day," Navarrete said about the weight cut.

Navarrete's matchmaker, Brad Goodman, noted that Navarrete might have chosen Suarez because he's a technical fighter with movement, which could pose problems for Navarrete.

"The last guy I would’ve picked is Suarez, because he’s a right-handed Denys Berinchyk. He’s going to chase Suarez down. Suarez switches lefty to righty. And it’s been seen already that he has problems with movers."

Suarez, on the other hand, made weight easily on his first try at 129.9 pounds.

"I will do my best. I've dreamed of this," Suarez said, raising his arms while on the scale. Suarez is treating this opportunity as a once-in-a-lifetime shot, knowing that there may never be another moment like this.

"This fight is a big answered prayer for me because we trained for this fight and this is my shot. I've been looking for this fight since two years ago".

Suarez's trainer believes Navarrete is still a dangerous fighter despite being 1-1-1 in his last three bouts.

"He's different from before. There's a lot of fights, a lot of sparring, so it's possible that he's changed his style and power," Suarez said about Navarrete .

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

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

But perhaps Suarez is the final nail in the coffin that ensures this fight is one too many at 130-pound for the reigning champ Emanuel Navarrete.

May 9, 2025

"IT WILL BE EASY FOR HIM I BELIEVE"

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

"It will be easy for him i believe - he will win.

Charly he is an all round fighter, and Navarrete has never been in the ring with his equal.

Charly is the devil in contemporary boxing !!

And I have experienced and learned many lessons first hand - so I know what he can do.

Charly is as fast as a squirrel.

He strikes so quickly and often.

His accuracy is quite amazing, and I have never suffered it in my career like I did with Charly.

His opponents do not have enough time and space to work.

It is very confusing.

And it feels like you can get tired without landing shots. He is very hard to hit, and very good at counter.

If you make mistake, you have to pay. He is the devil.

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

Charly Suarez will win.

May 9, 2025

"CHARLY WILL REALLY SURPRISE HIM !!"

The morning before weigh in for the most important fight of his life - and you wouldn't know it !

Charly Suarez looks hydrated and in amazing condition, and at 131lb is only just over his scheduled weight.

It is hard to imagine opponent Emanuel Navarrete is enjoying things as much, as he has suffered some challenges making 130lb in past contests.

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

"He is very relaxed, in fact it's me who is far more nervous!

We have studied our opponent a lot and have received much good advice from trainers who have experience with Navarrete.

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

Charly will really surprise him this Saturday night ".

May 8, 2025

BE PART OF HISTORY IN THE MAKING !

Charly Suarez will attempt to be the first pinoy since the great Manny Pacquiao to hoist the World 130lb title when he fights in San Diego this Sunday.

And who better to make a statement with than the multiple division world champ and legend Emanuel Navarrete.

You can't be in San Diego by Sunday, but you're in Manila I hear ??

Don't worry - we have you covered !

Good friend Pow Salud will be hosting a Watch Party this Sunday, and it will be a fantastic and iconic day.

So please - beg, borrow or steal and come support our boy Charly Suarez this Sunday.

Be part of history in the making !

Watch Party for the WBO World Junior Lightweight Championship featuring

🇵🇭Charly Suarez vs 🇲🇽Emanuel Navarrete!

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

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May 6, 2025

MELBOURNE AUSTRALIA JUNE 13TH

4 rounds Middleweight 72.5kg

Nguyễn Hai Dang 🇻🇳

The team is growing !!!

May 6, 2025

VAQUERO IS GREAT BUT ......

The King's Warrior Charly Suarez still takes him to school this Sunday !!

WBO Super Featherweight crown is coming soon to the Philippines 🇵🇭

May 6, 2025

SCARED CAT CORTES DISSES SUAREZ

"SCAREDY CAT" CORTES DISSES CHARLY BOY

Main undercard bout fighter Andres Cortes gives Charly Suarez no hope against reigning champ and red-hot favourite Emanuel Navarrete this Sunday in San Diego.

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

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

Andres Cortes favors Emanuel Navarrete over Charly Suarez :

*courtesy of BoxingScene

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

May 5, 2025

EXPERIENCE VS AMBITION

EXPERIENCE VS AMBITION - WHAT'S TRUMPS ?

Mark John Yap Takes on Alexander Fredrikkson

Mark John Yap, reveringly known as "The Journey Man," is set to face Alexander Fredrikkson in Cebu on May 16th.

With 34 career wins since 2007, Yap has established himself as one of the toughest fighters in the sport, with a reputation for facing elite competition regularly.

Mark John Yap's has an imposing record :

- 34 career wins since 2007

- 7 losses since 2014, all to undefeated or world-ranked fighters, including:

- *Angelo Leo (18-0)*: Future world champion

- *Angel Alejandro (10-0)*: Rising U.S. prospect

- *Jadier Herrera (16-0)*: Cuban powerhouse

- *Charly Suarez (18-0)*: Olympian and world contender

- *Apichet Petchmanee (16-1)*: Thai WBC champion

- *Jerald Into (11-1)*: Philippines #1, WBC champ

Yap's last fight was a grueling war with Jerald Into for the WBC Lightweight title, showcasing his endurance and skill. Into has since gone on to record a dominant win at Super Lightweight in the WBC GRAND PRIX in Saudi Arabia.

Alexander Fredrikkson's Rise to Prominence :

Alexander Fredrikkson, a Swedish amateur star, is stepping into the ring for just his third pro fight against Yap.

With over 100 wins in amateur fights, Fredrikkson has:

- Won 6 national championships

- Ranked #3 in Europe and #5 in the world juniors

- Made a strong professional debut with two first-round knockouts

The Upcoming Fight at KUMBATI 19 :

This bout pits experience against ambition, with Yap's battle-tested skills facing off against Fredrikkson's youthful energy and talent.

Can Fredrikkson handle the level of opposition, or will Yap prove he's still got plenty of bite?

The fight is set for May 16th in Cebu, promising an exciting clash between two of the most talented fighters in the division.

May 3, 2025

VIETNAM vs AUSTRALIA

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May 2, 2025

BREAKING !! PACQUIAO SET FOR JULY RETURN

WBC president Mauricio Sulaiman has confirmed Barrios’ belt to be on the line for their planned showdown this summer, suggesting that an official announcement from Premier Boxing Champions should be imminent.

“At this time, Mario Barrios is going to fight Manny Pacquiao in July,” Sulaiman told Boxing King Media.

“That’s a tremendous fight. Manny Pacquiao’s first [world] title was at flyweight – with the WBC – and [now] he wants to retire as the WBC champion, so he’s fighting in the welterweight division.”

Pacquiao hasn’t fought professionally since suffering a unanimous decision loss to Yordenis Ugas in August 2021.

He is 46 years of age, and while it's oft quoted you can't beat Father Time, it may not be equally applicable to an 8 division world champ !

April 27, 2025

VIETNAM REUNIFICATION CELEBRATION

🇻🇳 What is Reunification Day in Vietnam (April 30)?

Traveling to Vietnam this April? Don’t be surprised to see streets filled with flags, music, and vibrant celebrations!

April 30, also known as Reunification Day or Victory Day, marks the fall of Saigon in 1975 and the end of the Vietnam War. It’s a national holiday that celebrates the reunification of North and South Vietnam — a powerful symbol of peace, unity, and national pride.

How locals celebrate:

• Parades and fireworks

• Cultural shows and performances

• Family gatherings and public festivities

Where to experience it:

If you’re in Hanoi or Ho Chi Minh City, don’t miss the street celebrations, historical exhibits, and festive atmosphere. It’s a unique window into Vietnam’s resilient spirit and rich history.

#ReunificationDay #VietnamTravel #ANToursVietnam

#VietnamHoliday #April30Vietnam #VictoryDay

#HoChiMinhCity #HanoiEvents #ExploreVietnam

#VietnamHistory

April 27, 2025

LIVE BOXING ACTION FROM 5PM TODAY

Catch all the big fights coming live from General Santos City later today.

The co-mains feature former world champion Marlon Tapales 🇵🇭 against Jon Jon Jet of Indonesia 🇮🇩 and the irrepressible Joey Canoy 🇵🇭

going to war with Vietnam 🇻🇳 leopard Sam Minh Phat.

April 26, 2025

SAM MINH PHAT SET FOR WAR IN GEN SAN !!

Vietnam's 🇻🇳 Sam Minh Phat was a healthy 104.8lb and looked in great shape at today's weigh in in General Santos City Philippines.

Phat takes on the Philippines 🇵🇭 firebrand Joey Canoy for the WBC International Minimumweight belt tomorrow in the southern island of Mindanao.

🚨Full Weigh-In Results for the Double WBC International Title card🚨

Venue 88, General Santos City | April 27, 2025

WBC International Super Bantamweight Silver Title (10 Rounds)

🇵🇭 Marlon Tapales - 121.2lbs

🇮🇩 Jon Jon Jet - 121.2lbs

WBC International Minimumweight Title

(10 Rounds)

🇵🇭 Joey Canoy - 104.2lbs

🇻🇳 Minh Phat Sam - 104.8lbs

Flyweight (8 Rounds)

Kevin Villanueva - 111.8lbs

Ramel Antaran - 116.4lbs

Lightweight (8 Rounds)

Criztian Pitt Laurente - 135.2lbs

Alvin Lagumbay - 138.4lbs

Super featherweight (4 Rounds)

Cholo Alvarez - 129lbs

Pablito Canada - 131.2lbs

Flyweight (4 rounds)

Christopher Medina - 110.6lbs

Raylan Barcenas - 110.8lbs

#Sanmanboxing #WBC #Knuckleheads #MtSabrina #Boxing #Philippines

April 25, 2025

"THERE'S NO MORE TOMORROW "

Great article published today by Australia's Liahm O'brien.

There's some great insights into the upcoming world title bout with Navarrete.

Charly Suarez states that despite his late start in the pros, he is determined to make his own piece of Philippines 🇵🇭 sporting history.

"My dream is that I’m still undefeated until I retire from boxing. In the Philippines, there’s no boxers that stopped boxing undefeated.

For me, I’ll make my own name for that area.”

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

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

Read the full story by Liahm O'brien here :

https://fightsatw.com/no-more-tomorrow-charly-suarez-to-lay-it-all-on-the-line-in-emanuel-navarrete-clash/

April 24, 2025

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

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

Chris Eubank Jr vs Conor Benn – "Fatal Fury"

Date: Saturday, April 26, 2025

Venue: Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, London

The sons of British boxing legends finally meet in the ring after their 2022 bout was cancelled.

Eubank Jr (34-3, 25 KOs) faces unbeaten Benn (23-0, 14 KOs) at middleweight in a high-stakes 12-round clash.

April 22, 2025

Official weigh-in result in Tokyo, Japan

🇵🇭 Dave "The Doberman" Apolinario: 50.7kg

🇨🇳 Longyi Hu: 51.2kg

8 rounds/ Super Flyweight Division #GoodLuck

#pinoyabroad #coach #pinoypride @highlight 🫶

April 22, 2025

IT’S UP, UP AND AWAY ! SAN DIEGO

Charly Suarez boarded Philippines Airlines today bound for the USA, where the country’s next world champ was enthusiasticly feted by their wonderful air crew.

Suarez has a date with destiny in San Diego on May 10th, when he takes on the iconic Mexican Emanuel Navarrete for the WBO Super Featherweight World Title.

April 19, 2025

OPBF TITLES ARE COMING TO VIETNAM

OPBF TITLES ARE COMING TO VIETNAM 🇻🇳

Great news for local Vietnamese fighters is the "hot off the press" announcement of the OPBF's upgraded Executive team - and the inclusion of the locally based Lim Song.

VBO's president Dr. Lim Song has accepted the role of Asia Region Coordinator along with Samson Iu and John Hoang of KBM.

In this role, Dr. Song will coordinate OPBF events in Asia with particular focus on South Asia, which includes all OPBF titles in Vietnam.

All promoters are requested to submit their fight proposal to Dr. Song for support and guidance.

The OPBF (Oriental and Pacific Boxing Federation) is a regional boxing organization that operates under the umbrella of the World Boxing Council (WBC). It oversees professional boxing across Asia and the Pacific region.

Key Facts About OPBF Titles:

Full Name: Oriental and Pacific Boxing Federation

Founded: 1952

Affiliated With: World Boxing Council (WBC)

Region Covered: Asia and the Pacific (includes countries like Japan, Philippines, South Korea, Australia, New Zealand, Thailand, Indonesia, etc.)

and now - VIETNAM 🇻🇳 !!!

Purpose of OPBF Titles:

To provide a regional stepping stone for fighters aiming for world titles.

To give rankings, title opportunities, and recognition to top fighters in the region.

Winning an OPBF title can often boost a fighter's world ranking, especially in the WBC system.

Why OPBF Titles Matter:

OPBF champions are often scouted by international promoters and sanctioning bodies.

Holding an OPBF title can lead to bigger fights and potential world title eliminators.

It’s considered one of the most prestigious regional titles in Asian boxing - most especially in Japan.

Many great fighters have contested for the prestigious belt, and here are some of the best known former OPBF champions:

Manny Pacquiao (Philippines) – Held the OPBF flyweight title early in his career before becoming an 8-division world champion.

Naoya Inoue (Japan) – Won the OPBF light flyweight title before becoming an undisputed world champion in multiple weight classes.

Kostya Tszyu (Australia) – Former OPBF light welterweight champion who became a unified world champion and Hall of Famer.

Takashi Uchiyama (Japan) – OPBF super featherweight champ who went on to have a long reign as WBA world champion.

Chris John (Indonesia) – Held the OPBF featherweight title before his long world title run.

#vietnamboxingorganization #vbo #opbf #opbf #championship

April 19, 2025

JINO HAS OSCAR LOOKING WORRIED !

This Saturday, April 19 (tomorrow in Asia), Jino Rodrigo from the Philippines will face world #1 amateur-turned-professional Ruslan Abdullaev at Frontwave Arena in Oceanside, California.

Abdullaev is a big money investment for Oscar De La Hoya, and despite being a big outsider in the betting, the physical appearance of Rodrigo at today's weigh in clearly has the notorious cross dresser more than a little nervous.

Rodrigo was brought in at ridiculously short notice as a means to give Abdullaev an easy kill - but obviously, the Golden Boy was surprised the battle ready physique of the "upset minded" pinoy.

The fight will be broadcast live worldwide on DAZN from 5 PM PT.

Jino Rodrigo has been active and in good form, winning 4 of his last 5 fights by knockout. He recently took a close loss to top contender Elvis Rodriguez but showed strong performance, including scoring a knockdown.

Rodrigo accepted this fight on short notice but has stayed in training since his last bout in March.

Abdullaev, a 2024 Olympian from Uzbekistan, made a strong professional debut under Golden Boy Promotions, winning by second-round knockout. This will be his second professional fight.

Event Details:

Date: Saturday, April 19

Time: 5 PM PT

Location: Frontwave Arena, Oceanside, CA

Broadcast: Live on DAZN (Worldwide)

April 19, 2025

JERALD INTO STAYS UNBEATEN IN RIYADH

Big win overnight for southpaw sharpshooter Jerald Into who bested his previously underfeated American rival Ahmad Muhammad Jones by Unanimous Decision 59-55 58-56 58-56.

Jerald Into remains unbeaten 12-0 with his victory in Saudi Arabia last night.

April 18, 2025

IT’S FIGHT NIGHT FOR JERALD INTO !

WBC Grand Prix:

Jerald Into vs. Ahmad Muhammad Jones

Live from the Global Theater, Riyadh City – TONIGHT!

Two unbeaten prospects.

One ticket to the next round.

No room for error.

Jerald “Truman” Into (11-0, 9 KOs), the pride of Zamboanga and reigning WBC Asia champ, steps up in weight tonight to test himself at 140 pounds. Known for his long jabs from southpaw stance, and high workrate combined with knockout power, Into brings his Filipino fire to the global stage.

Across from him stands Ahmad Muhammad Jones (10-0, 7 KOs), a heavy-handed and sharp technician out of Maryland, USA.

Seasoned in the super lightweight ranks, Jones is shorter at 5’5” but stocky, explosive, and built to break through any guard.

This clash of styles—slick southpaw vs. compact power puncher—could steal the show in the WBC Grand Prix, part of Riyadh Season’s blockbuster tournament featuring 128 fighters across four weight classes.

With no draws allowed and open scoring after Rounds 2 and 4, expect urgency from the opening bell.

Stream it LIVE on DAZN.

Only one leaves undefeated.

Also watch out for these other super lightweight standouts:

Eric Basran (Canada)

Danylo Lozan (Ukraine)

Kamronbek Eshmatov (Uzbekistan)

Hassan Hamdan (Australia)

Will Jerald Into take the next step toward Grand Prix glory?

#WBCGrandPrix #IntoVsJones #Boxing #RiyadhSeason #DAZN

April 17, 2025

JINO RODRIGO MEETS WORLD #1 ABDULLAEV

Jino Rodrigo has been in outstanding form of late, exuding a brand of violence that is equal parts shock and awe, and no doubt his secret to it all :

TRAIN HARD - STAY BUSY !!

Jino has also taken his most recent fights in the United States on very short notice against top opposition, and this Sunday he continues on that path tackling his most formidable task yet !

Standing in his way will be World #1 amateur and recent Golden Boy signing Ruslan Abdullaev !!

Yes, you heard right.

Golden Boy.

They love to protect their new signings, and extremely LATE CALL UPS is one of their most common tricks to make sure an opponent is way below their best.

That said, Jino Rodrigo has stayed in shape since a very recent knockout performance in March, and he's more than grateful to get the fight with hot prospect Ruslan Abdullaev.

So here's how they line up :

Fight Night Alert: Ruslan Abdullaev vs. Jino Rodrigo – This Saturday on DAZN

All eyes turn to Oceanside, California this Saturday, April 19, as world number one amateur-turned-pro Ruslan Abdullaev steps into the ring for his second professional bout at Frontwave Arena — broadcast live worldwide on DAZN from 5 PM PT.

The 2024 Uzbekistan Olympian made waves in his pro debut under the Golden Boy Promotions banner, delivering a clinical second-round knockout against Jose Alvarado. Abdullaev’s speed, precision, and composure were on full display, making it clear: the amateur king is now hunting crowns in the pro ranks.

But standing in his way is Jino Rodrigo, a dangerous late replacement from the Philippines who’s far from just filling a slot.

Rodrigo has quietly built a reputation as a fight-finisher — winning 4 of his last 5 by stoppage.

His only recent loss came against red-hot contender Elvis Rodriguez, and even then, Rodrigo dropped Rodriguez early and had him reeling before losing a close decision.

He’s been staying sharp, and with nothing to lose, he’s coming to shock the boxing world.

The stage is set:

Date: Saturday, April 19

Time: 5 PM PT

Location: Frontwave Arena, Oceanside, CA

Live Stream: DAZN (Worldwide)

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April 17, 2025

IT'S PHILIPPINES VS VIETNAM

Joey Canoy meets Sam Minh Phat !!

JOEY CANOY (The Babyface)

Record: 23 Wins – 5 Losses – 2 Draws

Knockouts: 14 KOs (60.87% KO rate)

Ranking: #13 in the world / #4 in the Philippines

Career: 2012 – 2024

Age: 31

Stance: Southpaw

Height: 5′3″ (160 cm)

Residence/Birthplace: General Santos City, Philippines

Total Bouts: 32 (189 Rounds)

Recent Form (Last 5 Fights):

2024-12-27: Def. Ariston Aton (W-UD 8/8)

2024-08-30: Def. Jonathan Refugio (W-RTD 5/12)

2024-07-11: Def. Pablito Balidio (W-KO 1/8)

2023-07-12: Def. Clyde Azarcon (W-TKO 4/8)

2022-12-04: Def. Kenichi Horikawa (W-TKO 7/12)

Analysis:

Canoy is an experienced and battle-tested fighter, with over a decade in the sport and nearly 200 rounds under his belt. He has faced tougher opposition, including veterans like Kenichi Horikawa, and is riding a strong win streak. His southpaw stance adds a tactical dimension, often challenging for orthodox opponents. He blends power with durability, having only been stopped twice in 32 fights.

SAM MINH PHAT (Leopard Kim)

Record: 10 Wins – 5 Losses – 0 Draws

Knockouts: 8 KOs (80% KO rate)

Ranking: #67 in the world / #1 in Vietnam

Career: 2017 – 2025

Age: 30

Stance: Orthodox

Height: 5′3″ (160 cm)

Residence/Birthplace: Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam

Total Bouts: 15 (67 Rounds)

Recent Form (Last 5 Fights):

2025-02-20: Def. Ne Lin Aung (W-TKO 2/6)

2023-07-15: Lost to DianXing Zhu (L-RTD 9/10)

2022-07-30: Def. Heri Purnomo (W-TKO 2/8)

2022-04-23: Def. Le Dieu Phuoc (W-TKO 5/6)

2021-10-23: Lost to ArAr Andales (L-TKO 7/12)

Analysis:

Sam Minh Phat is an explosive, aggressive puncher with a high KO ratio. Despite only 15 professional bouts, his fights tend to end early, showing that he thrives on fast starts and power shots. However, his losses to more seasoned opponents (like ArAr Andales) expose vulnerabilities in stamina and ring IQ against experienced fighters. He’s a rising star in Vietnam but hasn’t yet proven himself consistently at the international level.

Head-to-Head Outlook:

Joey Canoy holds the edge in experience, durability, and fight craft. While Sam Minh Phat boasts impressive KO power, he’s largely untested against world-ranked opposition, with the exception of Chinese #1 Zhu DianXing.

Canoy’s southpaw stance and savvy approach would likely neutralize Phat’s early pressure, wearing him down in later rounds. If the fight goes deep, Canoy becomes the clear favorite. If Phat can land big early, he is a huge chance to pull the win. If not, he’ll struggle to keep up with Canoy’s pace and discipline.

Great and intriguing fight !!

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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.

April 10, 2025

SUAREZ ONE MONTH OUT

Smiles all around as Charly Suarez completes some light sparring in preparation for his world title fight with Emanuel Navarrete on May 10th in San Diego.

Reports are that Suarez is looking faster than ever (if that is even possible !) and that the Mexican world champ is in for a world of trouble !

Charly worked today with Gerald Eederos and Arnel Baconaje, who also has a big upcoming bout in May against Japan's Rentaro Kimura.

April 9, 2025

SAM MINH PHAT - NEW DATE AND VENUE

Vietnam's Sam Minh Phat and the Philippines' firebrand Joey Canoy are set to meet in Mindanao later this month after a late change of date and venue for the main event fighter Marlon Tapales.

Phat will now head to General Santos City in the deep south of the Philippines for a bout scheduled on April 27th.

General Santos City is the home of many great Philippines 🇵🇭 boxers, including those from the famed Sanman stable, who will be the promoters for this month's epic event.

April 8, 2025

ONE MAN'S LOSS - IS UKC INFINITY'S GAIN !!

Vincent Astrolabio Returns to the Ring This Thursday in Manila

They say one man's loss is another man's gain, and Filipino boxing fans will have the privilege of witnessing the return of former world title challenger Vincent Astrolabio, as his comeback bout—originally scheduled for Cambodia, has been moved to Manila at very late notice.

The exciting news is that the fight will now take place this Thursday, April 10, as part of the Ultimate Knockout Challenge (UKC) "INFINITY" boxing event.

Astrolabio (19 wins, 5 losses), a standout from Mindanao, will face seasoned Thai opponent Prasitsak Phaprom (41 wins, 4 losses).

The bout marks Astrolabio’s first appearance since his world title defeat in July 2024 against the unbeaten freak Junto Nakatani . Prior to that loss, he had been on an impressive run, with his only other recent setback being a points decision to Australia's Andrew Moloney in a WBO world title bout.

UKC "INFINITY" features a strong lineup of talent, including former world champions and rising contenders.

The full fight card is as follows:

Yukinori Oguni vs. JonJon Estrada

Donnie Nietes vs. Miller Alapormina

Reito Takahashi vs. Erwin Banta

Vincent Astrolabio vs. Prasitsak Phaprom

Jhon Rey Tariao vs. Glenn Mark Bejec

Lokmond Ngan vs. Crison Omayao

Jetro Pabustan vs. Mark Jequinto

Jenito Mabanan vs. Rovick Embuscado

The official weigh-in and fighters' face-off will take place tomorrow.

April 6, 2025

JOEY CANOY TO FACE SAM MINH PHAT

A WBC International minimumweight title bout has been scheduled for April 14 in Phnom Penh, Cambodia, featuring Filipino contender Joey Canoy against Vietnam’s Sam Minh Phat.

The match is set as the co-main event of the evening and will be held at a professional boxing event promoted in the Cambodian capital.

Joey Canoy (23-5-2, 14 KOs), a Sanman Gym boxer and stablemate of former world champion Marlon Tapales, enters the bout with strong momentum following a unanimous decision win over Ariston Aton. Canoy is currently ranked No. 3 by the IBF, No. 4 by the WBC, No. 8 by the WBO, and No. 13 by the WBA in the minimumweight division.

A victory in Phnom Penh would further position him for a potential world title opportunity in the near future.

His opponent, Sam Minh Phat (10-5, 8 KOs), represents Vietnam and is seeking his first win over a Filipino fighter.

Minh Phat has previously lost to Filipino boxers ArAr Andales and Esneth Domingo. Despite these setbacks, he remains active and is aiming to secure a breakthrough performance on April 14.

Phat lost in a very credible performance to world title aspirant Zhu DianXing, then resumed in February with a demolition win over a far lesser opponent Ne Lin Aung.

The participation of Sam Minh Phat has been made possible courtesy of the Vietnam Boxing Organization, who are the regulator of all professional boxing in the country.

Vietnam 🇻🇳 boxers are slowly starting to gain popularity outside of the country with foreign promoters, and a big performance by Sam Minh Phat in Phnom Penh will certainly consolidate the brand.

April 4, 2025

INFINITY - Ultimate Knockout Challenge

Elorde Sports Center Parañaque Manila

Thursday April 10th Starts 4pm

Catch the return of Jetro Pabustan, and a host of many other great fighters on show this month in Manila.

Admission is free - everyone welcome.

Yukinori Oguni v JonJon Estrada

Donnie Nietes v Miller Alapormina

Reito Takahashi v Erwin Banta

Jhon Rey Tariao v Glenn Mark Bejec

Lokmond Ngan v Crison Omayao

Jetro Pabustan v Mark Jequinto

Jenito Mabanan v Rovick Embuscado

April 1, 2025

THE PHOENIX THAT IS DONNIE NIETES

Look who's making a comeback !

Four division world champ Donnie Nietes has been one of the most discussed Philippines greats in recent years, largely because the long reigning boxing icon had never "officially" retired.

Well the debate, and the wait, is over !

Donny Nietes will finally be making his return to the ring at the Ultimate Knockout Challenge event INFINITY this coming April 10th.

This will be the first time that the former champ has been in the ring since 2022, when he dropped a points decision to the world rated #7 Japanese star Kazuto Ioka.

Little is known about Nietes current form, and he will be taking on the lesser known but bigger Miller Alapormina.

Excited for this !!

But the great fights don't stop there !

Some big names dropping !!

Yukinori Oguni v JonJon Estrada

Donnie Nietes v Miller Alapormina

Reito Takahashi v Erwin Banta

Jhon Rey Tariao v Glenn Mark Bejec

Lokmond Ngan v Crison Omayao

Jetro Pabustan v Mark Jequinto

Jenito Mabanan v Rovick Embuscado

More news to come !

April 1, 2025

Koki Inoue v Mikhail Lesnikov Round Three

The world rated #32 Japan #2 Inoue advanced to 18-2 with his stoppage of Vietnam 🇻🇳 trained Mikhail Lesnikov.

It was a very good performance from Mikhail, especially in the first two rounds where he gave Inoue troubles and landed nice counters.

But Koki Inoue was noticeably "thicker" than Mikhail, so the jump in weight class at this level was telling. Inoue looked very big !! He is every ounce a 147lb fighter now !

It's fair to say that Mikhail Lesnikov handled his southpaw opponent extremely well and without issue prior to the stoppage.

He got caught late in the third when Inoue was able to put him off balance landing to the head when Mikhail got careless and dropped his left hand guard.

The strong Japanese fighter was then able to turn and lift him on the ropes, and land a crushing power hand liver shot.

Congratulations to both fighters. Lesnikov dud a lot of good things in this high level bout, and will draw valuable lessons.

Expect to see him bounce back impressively back in his own weight class.

Lots of wins to come !

April 1, 2025

GINJIRO SHIGEOKA SAYS : "IT'S PERSONAL" !!

A Family Feud in the Ring:

Ginjiro Shigeoka Declares War on Filipino Champs

Revenge is a dish best served in the squared circle, and Ginjiro Shigeoka is sharpening his fists for a feast !

Just days after Melvin Jerusalem dismantled his older brother, Yudai Shigeoka, in a dominant display, Ginjiro has vowed to settle the score—not just with Jerusalem, but with every Filipino standing in his way.

And obviously first on his hit list?

International Boxing Federation (IBF) minimumweight champion Pedro Taduran, whom he faces on May 24 in Osaka.

"I can finally fight the way I want to fight," Ginjiro declared, brimming with confidence.

"I’ll hit him without getting hit. I’ve leveled up, and I’m coming for revenge."

The 24-year-old firebrand is still licking his wounds from last July’s ninth-round stoppage loss in Otsu City, a match that he was heavily favoured to win. In fact, many viewed the Japanese star as unbeatable.

But he’s not just out for payback—he’s out for total domination.

If he topples Taduran, Ginjiro has his sights set on the man who just humiliated his brother: WBC champion Melvin Jerusalem.

"If I win this match, I want to unify all four belts. I am going to beat up on Taduran, and then, I’m going to destroy Jerusalem."

The task ahead for Ginjiro Shigeoka is ominous, as it means stepping into a shark tank where Puerto Rico’s Oscar Collazo (WBA and WBO champion) and the Philippines' two reigning titlists Jerusalem and Taduran are also circling - each with the same goal:

Total control of the 105-pound division.

It's a super exciting time in the minimumweight division right now, with all four fighters bringing their unique style to the ring and ready to throw down the gauntlet.

But first things first !

Taduran v Shigeoka on May 24th.

Buckle up boxing fans—this one’s personal !!

March 31, 2025

VIETNAM ADOPTED SON MEETS AN INOUE

Mikhail Lesnikov fights the main event in Japan later tonight.

Mikhail a well loved fighter here in Vietnam, but has a big task tonight against Koki Inoue.

All Vietnam 🇻🇳 is wishing you a great performance Mikhail ! Go boy !!

March 29, 2025

"MARCH MAYHEM" IN SYDNEY TONIGHT

Huge card going down at The Grand Vaudeville event centre this evening, hosted by our great friend Paul Nasari of Neutral Corner Fight Promotions.

Some of Australia’s best young talent will be on show, and of special interest will be the bout of Papua New Guinea 🇵🇬 visitor Jamie Chang .

Chang posted an outstanding performance at his Australian debut, losing a narrow points battle to the unbeaten Emmanuel Shemeza, who also will be fighting tonight.

The PNG fighter will jump weight classes tonight for his battle with Kian Utchitel, a promising type making his professional debut.

Jamie Chang 55.5kg Kian Uchitel 57kg at yesterday's weigh in.

Best of luck to all fighters !!

March 28, 2025

PHILIPPINES STAR A REAL UNDERDOG

PHILIPPINES 🇵🇭 STAR A REAL UNDERDOG

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

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

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

PREVIEW

When is Navarrete vs Suarez?

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

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

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

FIGHTER STATS

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

CURRENT FORM

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

ACTIVITY CHECK

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

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

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

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March 28, 2025

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

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

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

Suarez will take on legendary Mexican Emanuel Navarrete for the WBO 130lb strap in San Diego on May 10th.

March 26, 2025

SUAREZ "BUT I KNOW I AM BETTER"

Statistics hardly favour challengers in world title fights, with champions winning by a landslide of more than 70% of those contested.

The task of taking on a highly recognizable star like Emanuel Navarrete in front of a very supportive and perhaps biased "home" crowd in San Diego makes a successful assault on a title even more formidable.

The Philippines' best fighter will start a despised "outsider" in the betting at his World Title debut.

Or put simply - Charly is a real LONGSHOT !

Yet those that have been close to Suarez - watched him, fought him, or even sparred him, quite rightfully ask

"How the hell can Navarrete beat this guy ??"

“San Diego is an incredible fight town, and we are thrilled to return with Emanuel Navarrete, who will go down as one of the great Mexican champions of his era,” said promoter Bob Arum.

“Charly Suarez is a determined, unbeaten contender who will have everyone in the Philippines cheering him on."

“I’m at a new stage of my career, and I’m fired up for another defense of my world title,” Emanuel Navarrete said.

“This fight motivates me.

Suarez is undefeated and dangerous. He’s ranked No. 1 in the world for a reason. He’s exactly the kind of challenge that fuels me.

I owe the fans in San Diego a win, and on May 10, I’ll settle that debt with a dominant victory.”

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

“I am thankful to Top Rank for this opportunity,” Charly Suarez said. “When I enter the ring on May 10, I will show the world I have what it takes. I won’t waste this opportunity.

Navarrete is a monster in the ring, but I know I am better.”

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.

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