Rey Danseco

Philippine Boxing Matriarch Laura Elorde Passes Away at 92

Laura Elorde, widow of the late WBC and WBA junior lightweight champion Gabriel “Flash” Elorde, passed away at the age of 92. She was the daughter of the "Grand Old Man" of Philippine boxing, the late Lope "Papa" Sarreal.

Menayothin-Galero WBC Title Clash Finalized, Feb. 5

It’s a done deal. WBC minimumweight champion Wanheng Menayothin (36-0, 12 KOs) will put his title for the first time on the line against 12th ranked undefeated contender Jeffrey “Venum” Galero (11-0, 5 KOs) of the Philippines on Feb. 5 in Nakhon...

Sabaupan To Face Perez on October 3 in Manila

UNBEATEN Filipino lightweight knockout artist Al Sabaupan has replaced compatriot Jimrex Jaca as the opponent in a non-title fight on the undercard of Drian “Gintong Kamao” Francisco against former two-time world champ Roberto “La Arana” Vasquez on O...

Laurente-Zavaleta, Banal-Beranza on August 29

HARD-HITTING veteran Dennis Laurente, and once-beaten AJ Banal, will be featured on card featuring Brian Viloria's first defense of his International Boxing Federation light flyweight title on Aug. 29 in Honolulu, Hawaii.

Vazquez Promises To Unseat Francisco For Arboleda

FORMER two-time world champion Roberto “La Araña” Vasquez of Panama has promised to making a great fight by beating fellow world rated Drian “Gintong Kamao” Francisco at the Cuneta Astrodome in Pasay City, Metro Manila, Philippines on Oct. 3.

Juan Martin Elorde, Juan Miguel Elorde Stay Unbeaten

The grandsons of the late Gabriel “Flash” Elorde improved their records after beating their foes on the “Boxing Against Drugs” card that recently took place at their family-owned Elorde Sports Center in Sucat, Paranaque City, Metro Manila, Philippine...

Juanito Rubillar-Michael Koncz Saga Continues

CHEATED Filipino challenger Juanito Rubillar reached Manila before dawn on Tuesday after flying in from Nuevo Vallarta, Mexico.

Controversy Between Michael Koncz and Juanito Rubillar

MILLIONS of fans from Philippines feel bad about the way Juanito Rubillar failed in his sixth attempt to become a world champion.

Francisco-Vasquez Pushed Up a Week To October 3

THE fight for the vacant WBA International super flyweight title between Filipino Drian “Gintong Kamao” Francisco and Panamanian Roberto “The Spider” Vasquez has been pushed up a week in the Philippines.

Sonny Boy Jaro Furious With Koncz Over Visa Blunder

MANNY Pacquiao’s adviser, Michael Koncz, had lied to Bob Arum when he claimed that he already secured a visa for Filipino challenger Sonny Boy Jaro.

Gerry Penalosa Sets His Sights on Vic Darchinyan

FORMER two-time world champion Gerry Penalosa revealed his next fight has moved a week later against a new possible formidable opponent.

Francisco vs Vasquez Pushed Back To September 26

FILIPINO prospect Drian “Gintong Kamao” Francisco promised to make a rigid preparation for what he considers to be his toughest fight on Sept. 26 at the Cuneta Astrodome in Pasay City, Metro Manila, Philippines.

Francisco To Face Vasquez on Sept. 6 in Pasay City

AFTER several weeks of looking for a formidable opponent, former two-time world champion Roberto “La Araña” Vasquez (27-3, 20KOs) of Panama has answered the call when he accepted the offer to face undefeated Pinoy fighter Drian “Gintong Kamao” Franci...

Penalosa May Fight Again: Arce, De Leon or Morel?

FORMER two-time world champion Gerry Peñalosa is willing to fight again but he made it clear that he will only entertain an offer if there will be a world title on the line.

Elorde Brothers Return To Action on July 25 in Sucat

THE unbeaten grandsons of the great Gabriel “Flash” Elorde Sr. will resume their quest for stardom against separate foes.