Carlos Costa
1,718 articles · PhilBoxing.com
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JV Tuazon, Ador Torres, Lemuel De Barbo, Jomar Fajardo Make Weight for Brico Santig’s Highland Show in Thailand
BANGKOK, Thailand — Filipinos JV Tuazon, Ador Torres, Lemuel Kenneth De Barbo, and Jomar Fajardo successfully made weight today in The Kingdom of Thailand. The four brave fighters are featured in Brico…
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Kenneth “Llover Boy” Takes on “El Nica” Concepcion Aug 17 on Gerry Peñalosa’s Show @ the Winford Resort and Casino Manila (Analysis)
MANILA, Philippines — The highly anticipated return of Filipino boxing sensation Kenneth “Lover Boy” Llover is finally here!!! Kenneth Llover, one of the Philippines' brightest hopes for a world title, is set…
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Dream Fight: “Bam” Rodriguez vs “Puma” Martinez on the Horizon
Boxing fans are thrilled as a potential showdown between two of the sport's brightest stars in the lower weight divisions is on the horizon. The highly anticipated fight between Jesse “Bam” Rodriguez…
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FIGHT EMPIRE! TUAZON, ADOR, DE BARBO, JOMAR, AND MORE ARE READY FOR ACTION IN BRICO SANTIG’S EXCITING SHOW JULY 12 IN THAILAND
Boxing fans, get ready for an Explosive Night of Action in Bangkok! This Sabado, July 12, you are invited to the Highland Boxing Gym ค่ายมวยไทย มวยสากล in Bangkok, Thailand, for the electrifying…
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Rimar Metuda Bows to Kuntae Lee in Japan
In a battle of southpaws, Filipino Rimar Metuda (17-10-1, 11 KOs) suffered a defeat by points at the hands of undefeated Japanese Super Lightweight National Champion Kuntae Lee (10-0-1, 2 KOs) in…
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The Queens of Philippine Boxing are Training in Cebu
CEBU CITY — In the vibrant city of Cebu, an inspiring trio of boxing queens continue to hone their craft, driven by their remarkable passion for the sport. Norj Guro, Wenie Cline…
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The Second Rise of Jesse Espinas
World-ranked Jesse Espinas, affectionately known as "Little Giant," is still a force to be reckoned with in Asian boxing. Hailing from Oroquieta City, Misamis Occidental, Philippines, Espinas is again making waves in…
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Kittipong, Magdalena, Kim, Kritiphak Claim Wins in Brico Santig’s Show in Bangkok
Thai Light Heavyweight Kittipong Jiang Hao Ho scored a fast and furious round-two TKO win over Bhavesh Amarjeet of India in Brico Santig's exciting show on June 28 at the World Siam…
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Fireworks Ahead: Magsayo vs Mata in Prelims of Pacquiao vs Barrios
Filipino former champ Mark "Magnifico" Magsayo is set to face Jorge Mata Cuéllar of Mexico in a non-title 10-round super featherweight bout on the prelims of Pacquiao-Barrios on July 19 at the…
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Kittipong of Thailand Battles Bhavesh of India in Brico Santig’s Exciting Show in Bangkok
BANGKOK, Thailand -- Young light heavyweight boxers Kittipong Ho (10-1-1, 9 KOs) and former amateur star Bhavesh Amarjeet (2-0) of Haryana, India, are set to clash in the exciting Brico Santig's 15-bout…
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Madoka Wada Halts Chay Rivas in Tokyo, Retains OPBF Belt
Taller Japanese southpaw Madoka Wada successfully retained her red and golden OPBF Female Minimumweight title by stopping our Carleans "Chay" Rivas in the seventh round today, June 26, at the Korakuen Hall…
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Rivas vs Wada: Battle for Women’s OPBF Supremacy Today in Japan
Filipina contender Carleans "Chay" Rivas (9-7-4, 1 KO) and Japanese defending champion Madoka Wada (3-0, 2 KOs) are set to clash in their anticipated war for the OPBF Minimumweight title, happening today,…
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Toshihiko Era Becomes WBF Asia Champion at Age 50
BANGKOK, Thailand — In a remarkable achievement, veteran Japanese fighter Toshihiko Era (恵良敏彦) from Osaka has become the oldest boxer to claim an Asian boxing championship. At 50 years old, Era showcased…
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Ador Torres, Renato Cha, Lemuel De Barbo and Ivan Ognayon Score KO Wins in Thailand
BANGKOK, Thailand — Filipino boxers Ador Torres, Renato Cha Jr., Lemuel Kenneth De Barbo and Ivan Ognayon delivered impressive knockout victories in non-title bouts at an event held at the Highland Boxing…
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Jesse ‘The Little Giant’ Espinas Crowned WBC Asia Super Flyweight Champion in Exciting Knockout Victory in China
In a resounding triumph, Filipino big heart warrior Jesse "The Little Giant" Espinas (24-7, 14 KOs), claimed the WBC Asia Super Flyweight title with a stunning round 5 technical knockout victory over…
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Filipinos De Barbo, Ognayon, Cha and Torres in Action in Brico Santig’s Show in Thailand
BANGKOK, THAILAND - Four promising Filipino are all set to see action in the entertaining Brico Santig show set for Sunday, June 22, at the Highland Boxing Gym in Bangkok, Kingdom of…
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Era and Nantapech Ready to Clash for WBF Asia in Thailand; Filipinos in the Undercard
BANGKOK, THAILAND - All systems are go for the WBF Asia Pacific title fight. Japanese boxing veteran Toshihiko Era (25-4-1, 20 KOs) and Thai challenger Komkrich Nantapech (38-15-1, 28 KOs) have successfully…
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Espinas, Cao Make Weight, Ready for WBC Asia Battle Saturday in China
In a battle of southpaws, Brave Filipino warrior Jesse “Little Giant” Espinas (23-7, 13 KOs) of Oroquieta City, Misamis Occidental, will take on taller Chinese Jiangtao Cao (10-4-2, 4 KOs) of Hefei,…
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Thanongsak Simsri Edges Christian Araneta by Split Decision, Claims IBF 108 World Title; Could Vayson Be Simsri’s First Challenger?
CEBU, Philippines — In a hard-fought battle in Tokyo, Japan, Thanongsak Simsri of Thailand (39-1, 34 KOs) outmaneuvered Filipino Cristian Araneta (25-3, 20 KOs), securing a split decision victory and claiming the…
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Weights from Tokyo: Christian Araneta 107.6, Thanongsak Simsri 107.1 for Vacant IBF Light Flyweight World Title
CEBU, Philippines — The stage is set! Filipino Christian Araneta and Thanongsak Simsri of Thailand has successfully made weight today ahead of their hot clash for the vacant IBF Light Flyweight World…
