Carlos Costa
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KENNETH ALBINO STOPS HATANAKA IN JAPAN; DACULLO, CAGA FELL SHORT
Our very own Kenneth Albino of Bangar, La Union, pulled off a stunning upset this Sunday, August 16, handing popular Japanese Kento "Prince" Hatanaka a 5th round TKO defeat in Aichi, Japan!…
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“Magic” Mike Plania Comes Back with Knockout Win Over Luis “El Duro” May in Miami
The pride of General Santos City, "Magic" Mike Plania, returned in spectacular fashion, stopping veteran Mexican Luis "El Duro" May in less than three minutes on August 15 at the Miccosukee Indian…
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BAKBAKAN SA RING! Brillo Vs Rementizo — Vacant GAB Philippine Light-Flyweight Crown up for Grabs!
Mga Kabayan, handa na ba kayo? ⚡ RINGMASTER BOXING PROMOTIONS presents a high-octane championship showdown this coming Tuesday, August 25, in Valencia City, Bukidnon. It promises to be an all-out war for…
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IN TOKYO: CEBUANO WARRIOR ALEX SANTISIMA CROSSES SWORDS VS. FORMER WORLD CHAMP YUKINORI OGUNI
Isa na namang matinding pagsubok para sa lahing Pinoy! On August 16, at the legendary Korakuen Hall in Tokyo, a brave Cebuano warrior steps straight into enemy territory. Alex Santisima (13-2, 7…
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DACULLO VS MIYAZAWA FOR WBC YOUTH WORLD IN JAPAN
Photo: Manager Jose Monty Flores alongside Sherwin Dacullo and Rento Miyazawa at the weigh-in. Handang-handa na ang bakbakan! The stage is officially set as Cebuano hopeful Sherwin Dacullo successfully made weight for…
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PEDRO TADURAN TO DEFEND IBF CROWN AT HOME VS BRANDON MORENO OF SPAIN
Our very own IBF minimumweight world champion Pedro Taduran is all set to defend his title against Brandon Moreno of Spain this November — right here on Philippine soil! And he could…
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Mark Magsayo Faces Unbeaten Andrés Cortés on Ryan GarcÍa-Conor Benn Undercard
Filipino former WBC featherweight champion Mark “Magnifico” Magsayo is set to battle unbeaten Mexican‑American Andrés Cortés in a 10‑round lightweight showdown on September 12. The exciting rumble will serve as a featured…
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Edgar Olalo Elected President of PBO‑CV in Cebu; Tony Pesons Vice‑President
Edgar Olalo (R) and Tony Pesons (L). CEBU CITY, Philippines, Aug. 12, 2026 — The Philippine Boxing Ring Officials of Central Visayas (PBO‑CV) convened here Wednesday, August 12, for its general meeting…
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Arlando Senoc, Ruel Compuesto Lead Victors in Action-Packed Boxing Show in Asturias, Cebu
Arlando Senoc registers his 9th straight win. ASTURIAS, Cebu, Philippines — Undefeated prospect Arlando Senoc Jr. scored a quick and devastating round 1 knockout victory over John Rey Labajo as a packed…
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Ming Hung Lee Wins WBF Title, Stops Carlo Demecillo in 4th Round in Asturias, Cebu
ASTURIAS, Cebu, Philippines — Aug. 9, 2026 — Taiwan’s Ming Hung Lee survived a frightening first-round knockdown before roaring back to score a dramatic fourth-round stoppage of Filipino veteran Carlo Demecillo in…
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WBF Title at Stake: Ming Hung Lee vs Carlo Demecillo Clash in Beautiful Asturias, Cebu!
br> ASTURIAS, Cebu, Philippines – The final hurdles have been cleared for a major professional boxing event, as all fighters officially made weight at today's weigh-in held ahead of Sunday's action at…
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Vic Saludar Scores Quick KO in Vietnam; Soledad Suffers First Career Defeat (Photos)
Former two-time Minimumweight World Champion Vic Saludar (28-6, 18 KOs) demonstrated superior skill Saturday night, needing less than a minute to drop and stop Thailand’s Watchanachai Thasai (6-3, 3 KOs) at The…
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Team Pinoy Prodigy Showdown: De Barbo Accepts Major Step-Up Against Japan’s Nakagawa in La Trinidad Title Clash (Photos)
Cold mountain air met intense heat at the official scales as Team Pinoy Boxing Prodigy, alongside promoter Darwin Miller Depay and matchmaker Sharma Devaiah Buteng, presented the official weigh-ins for Saturday night’s…
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Reymart Soledad and Balihenbieke Make Weight for WBO Oriental 140-Lbs Battle Saturday in Vietnam
High-stakes pro boxing returns to The Grand Ho Tram on Saturday, August 1, as Sang Bum Kim’s Cocky Buffalo Promotion presents a blockbuster night of championship action! Overseen by official inspector Do…
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Vic Saludar Returns to Action Against Thailand’s Watchanachai Thasai in Vietnam
Former world champion Vic Saludar (27-6-0, 16 KOs) comfortably made weight for the chief support bout of the night in Sang Bum Kim’s Cocky Buffalo Promotion Saturday, Aug. 1 at the The…
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Zulueta Retains ABF Flyweight Title in Dominant Bangkok Victory; Mikael and Callum Score KO Wins (Photos)
Filipino unbeaten champion John Michael "The Striker" Zulueta successfully defended his ABF Flyweight Championship with a ten-round unanimous decision victory over Xolieng Souvannaphakdy of Laos. The fight was the main event of…
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The Philippines and Thailand Sign Landmark Pro Boxing Cooperation Agreement
In a significant move to strengthen professional boxing ties between the Philippines and Thailand, the Games and Amusements Board (GAB) and the Professional Boxing Association of Thailand (PAT) signed a Memorandum of…
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Carlo Bacaro Brutalizes Thai Rival in Two Rounds to Capture WBF Silver Welterweight Title
Hard-swinging Negros Oriental warrior Carlo Bacaro brutally dismantled Thailand's Channarong Injampa in just two rounds at Robinsons Galleria in Cebu last weekend July 25, capturing the World Boxing Foundation (WBF) Silver Welterweight…
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VETERAN SAVVY VS UNDEFEATED POWER: MUGICHA NAKAGAWA VS LEMUEL DE BARBO AUGUST 1 IN LA TRINIDAD
Highland Boxing Promotions is bringing an absolute thriller of a fight to the Cordillera highlands! Set for August 1 at the CCDC Gym in La Trinidad, Benguet, Japanese ring general Mugicha Nakagawa…
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Suarez, Lewkowicz Ask the WBO to Enforce Navarrete Rematch and Begin Negotiations Immediately
The experienced Filipino Super Featherweight from San Isidro, Davao del Norte, remains the WBO # 1 contender, hoping the organization will enforce its previous order for a rematch. Charly "The King's Warrior"…
