By Carlos Costa MANILA, Philippines — Filipino Carlo “Too Sharp” Peñalosa, 26, and his more experienced Mexican opponent Maximino “Max” Flores, 28, met for the very first time ahead of their collision for the vacant IBO Flyweight World Title. Their serious, yet friendly encounter transpired during a well-attended presscon hosted […]
Kaamino to file case vs. Ghana promoter
by Lito delos Reyes DAVAO CITY — Promoter-manager Roel Quintin Kaamino is planning to file charges against the Ghana promoter and match maker for cancelling the fight and charging them of the moral damages. Kaamino is filing charges against the promoter Michael Annan of Don’s Promotion and the match maker […]
Naris Singwancha’s Asian Boxing Federation (ABF) Joins the IBO
By Carlos Costa Veteran Thai man of boxing Naris Singwancha, president of the Asian Boxing Federation (ABF), has affiliated himself and his Asian boxing sanctioning body to the International Boxing Organization (IBO). The appointment became real through official “IBO Letter of Affiliation” addressed to Naris Singwancha, written and signed by […]
PINOY CHALLENGER BOWS TO IBO WORLD CHAMPION
(Photo by JB PINOL) FILIPINO challenger Ryan Rey “Pogi” Ponteras dropped a unanimous decision to undisputed International Boxing Organization (IBO) World super flyweight champion Gideon Buthelezi in their championship fight held July 28 at the International Convention Centre in East London, Eastern Cape, South Africa. Buthelezi landed more telling blows […]
BUTHELEZI, PONTERAS MAKE WEIGHT FOR IBO WORLD TITLE FIGHT
DEFENDING International Boxing Organization (IBO) world super flyweight champion Gideon Buthelezi and his challenger Ryan Rey “Mr. Pogi” Ponteras from the Philippines both made their weights for their title fight slated on July 28 (July 29 in Manila) at the International Convention Centre in Eastern London of Eastern Cape, South […]