Monthly Archives: January 2017
← Older postsPraises for a new Pinoy Pride
January 27, 2017By: Recah Trinidad, philboxing.com SPORTSMAN Tony Aldeguer, patriarch of the world-famous ALA Stable, continued to receive congratulatory messages for unknown Filipino boxer Melvin Jerusalem, who had an unsuccessful bid for the World Boxing Council minimum weight crown in Thailand on …
Posted in News | Leave a commentFilipino boxer Jerusalem loses close decision to Thai champ Menayothin
January 27, 2017By: Rappler.com MANILA, Philippines – Filipino boxer Melvin Jerusalem fell just short of a major upset in Thailand, losing a close but unanimous decision to WBC minimumweight (105 pounds) champion Wanheng Menayothin on Wednesday, January 25. Two of the judges scored …
Posted in News | Leave a commentMelvin Jerusalem leaving nothing to chance, seeks KO win against Thai champ
January 27, 2017By: Gerry Ramos, spin.ph WIN by knockout. Melvin Jerusalem is leaving nothing to chance and plans to send champion Chayaphon Moonsri to dreamland when they face off on Wednesday for the World Boxing Council (WBC) minimumweight title at Phitsanulok province …
Posted in News | Leave a commentWBC world title challenger Jerusalem leaves for Thailand
January 19, 2017By: Philboxing.com WBC #9 and world Minimumweight title challenger Melvin Jerusalem leaves the country on Friday, January 20, with coaches Edito Villamor and Michael Domingo. After months of training, Jerusalem feels confident going into the first title fight of his young …
Posted in News | Leave a commentPinoy Pride, Pinoy Dominance
January 17, 2017By: Ted Sares, The Boxing Tribune Quick, what fighter has a 39-1-4 record, has not lost in 12 years, and has won world titles in two different divisions. You say Paul Spadafora? Nope. Hint: After Manny Pacquiao, he may be …
Posted in News | Leave a commentALA SINULOG BOXING RESULTS
January 17, 2017By: Felman Gingoyon, PhilBoxing.com A tradition that has long been in existence once again unfolds as ALA Promotions staged a boxing event for this year’s Sinulog celebration. Twelve pairs of young up-and-coming boxers from different areas in Cebu showcased their fistic talent …
Posted in News | Leave a commentJerusalem Eyes Big Opportunity In 2017
January 17, 2017BY: Derek Bonnett, SecondsOut.Com Twenty-two year old prospect Melvin Jerusalem of Philippines with travel to Phitsanulok, Thailand to try for his first world championship against reigning titlist Wanheng Menayothin. Menayothin, 31, far more experienced at the world class level than …
Posted in News | Leave a commentTrip to jerusalem’s greatness
January 17, 2017BY: EDRI K. AZNAR, SUNSTAR CEBU ON IT. Aware of the fact that getting a chance to fight for a title early in his career is a rare opportunity, Melvin Jerusalem gets right on the job and trains for his upcoming fight. …
Posted in News | Leave a commentMilan’s game plan: Train hard, pray, stay humble
January 16, 2017By: Calvin D. Cordova, Cebu Daily News Milan Melindo gets a victory ride from his trainer Edito Villamor in one of his wins in the Pinoy Pride Series. (CDN PHOTO/LITO TECSON) Opportunities don’t come along very often. So when they come, …
Posted in News | Leave a commentMilan Melindo: “Nothing is impossible” (Q&A)
January 13, 2017This is what the new IBF interim world Jr. light flyweight champion, Milan Melindo wishes to impart to aspiring boxers and champions alike. Barely 2 months after his impressive win over then IBF no.3 light flyweight Fahlan Sakkreerin Jr. at the …
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