Ben Ligas

Ben Ligas

The Sniper

Flyweight, 112 lbs (51 kg)

Age :

23


Height :

170

cm


Stance :

Orthodox


Region :

Caloocan City, Metro Manila


Country :

Philippines


Record : PRO DEBUT


Record :

13

Wins

(

9

KO)

/

2

Loss

/

2

Draws

Quality Elorde youngster who defends his RP title here. He has had a couple of opponents fall through due to injury, and now takes on Roland Jay Biendima in this key undercard fight. The Sniper was on a 7 fight winning streak before drawing with the feisty Miel Fajardo, and then enjoyed a strong win over Cebu boxer April Jay Abne. It was a commanding display, yet in what was without doubt the most embarrassing scoring glitch of the year, the nod went the way of the Cebu boxer. No doubt Ligas will be looking to make amends in a big way here!

Ben is a high work rate boxer with an advance ring IQ for a 23 year old. He is also quite tall at the weight, and the reach gives him excellent options to box long as well as fight inside.

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In the news

BEN LIGAS v ANDRES CAMPOS TONIGHT
September 9, 2023

BEN LIGAS v ANDRES CAMPOS TONIGHT

Watch Philippines national champion Ben Ligas assault on the IBO Intercontinental belt tonight when he takes on hot South American boxer Andres Campos.

Campos was unbeaten in 15 fights before dropping a points decision to world champion Sunny Edwards in June.

Ligas has plenty of local support, attracting the attention of Andrew and Jason Maloney. The Philippines champ is flanked by master trainer Jetro Pabustan.

The live stream of tonight's bout will be posted here later.

BEN LIGAS IN IBO TITLE BID DOWN UNDER
September 8, 2023

BEN LIGAS IN IBO TITLE BID DOWN UNDER

"The Sniper" Ben Ligas is in career best shape to shock them at the beautiful coastal  town of Burleigh Heads in Australia tomorrow night.

Ligas 15-3 takes on Chile's Andre Campos 15-1 for the IBO Intercontinental Fly title, and is expected to be easy pickings for the South American.

Campos had been destroying everything in his path in a 15 fight winning streak, before a points loss to world #1 Sunny Edwards in June of this year. The Chilean was only a fraction behind in that contest, and surely The Sniper represents a far easier task for him !!

But the Philippines national champion Ben Ligas will have other ideas, and as you can see from today's weigh in, he cuts an imposing figure and looks set to create a major upset in Australia tomorrow night.

MAIN EVENT JUST PERFECT IN PANGASINAN
March 30, 2023

MAIN EVENT JUST PERFECT IN PANGASINAN

Cracking card in Pangasinan tomorrow, highlighted  even more so by this blistering main event  - "the Sniper" Ben Ligas versus "the Cobra" Genisis Libranza.

Ligas is current national Flyweight champ with a 14-3 record, and takes on Libranza who has the amazing stats of 20-1.

Nobody is ducking anybody here !

Great main event for Pangasinan.

PUNCHES AT PANGASINAN THIS THURSDAY
March 27, 2023

PUNCHES AT PANGASINAN THIS THURSDAY

Two days to go !!

Lots of great fights in Pangasinan this Thursday, but especially excited for these main three.

Benny Ligas and Genisis Libranza have genuine claims to being the Philippines best Flyweight, as their records attest. This one is impossible to pick the winner with any confidence.

Jonniel Laurente is unbeaten, but he jumps hugely in class when he meets Pablito Canada, a guy that has delivered great performances at the very highest level. Canada has been in with JonJon Estrada, Richard Pumicpic and no less than Charly Suarez in recent bouts. And let's not forget that he also had a huge KO win over top unbeaten prospect Michael Casama not long ago  - so this is a huge task for Laurente and one that will be a fantastic contest.

RoyRoy Sumugat and Richard Bulacan are two of the Philippines very best when they are "on", and be in zero doubt, both these guys will be prepped for killer performances this Thursday in Pangasinan.

THE SNIPER BENNY LIGAS BACK MARCH 30
February 13, 2023

THE SNIPER BENNY LIGAS BACK MARCH 30

Two championship bouts in one explosive event as Elorde UKC Promotions invades Bayambang, Pangasinan this coming March 30, 2023.  Bienvenido Ligas will defend his RP Flyweight title against Genisis Libranza  while RoyRoy Sumugat and Richard Bulacan will be slugging it out for the PBF Lightweight title.

#KamaoNgBayambangueño

#ElordeUKCPromotions

#VSPBoxing

#ElordeTV

REBOOT - A NEW BEGINNING !
October 5, 2022

REBOOT - A NEW BEGINNING !

This great pic was from the Reboot show way back in February 2021, and it was a major accomplishment by Mam Cucuy Elorde to pull it off!

Charly Suarez had been inactive (as were all local pinoy fighters) and the pandemic was proving to be a terrible time for many boxers who could not return home, and even worse, having a daily battle to feed themselves and their families.

VSP asked Mam Cucuy if it was possible to create a show so that Charly Suarez could resume his career. Despite all odds, she put together a great card that  also unearthed another big talent - the Wolverine JonJon Estrada!

The event was aptly named Reboot  "New Beginning" ,and even though there were only 5 bouts, and the boxers had to endure a "quarantine bubble", it was a lot of fun and marked the start of boxing again in the Philippines.

Boxers that starred at THE BEGINNING :

The Wolverine JonJon Estrada

King's Warrior Charly Suarez

Cerberus Lorenz Ladrada

Remon "Bad Bad" Basas  

Ali "Carnage" Cañega

Apocalypse Glenn Bismanos

The Sniper Ben Ligas

The Bull Alphoe Dagayloan

The Prince Andrew Laurio

Ranny "the Cleaner" Quizo

GREAT FIGHTS IN HO TRAM

GREAT FIGHTS IN HO TRAM

Despite suffering narrow losses, Ben Ligas and Jules Victoriano produced next level performances in the belt fights in Vietnam last night.

Ligas faced the vastly experienced Uzbek, the much revered "mini Tyson " Olimjon Nazarov. This was quality boxing from both, with "the Sniper" bringing the cleaner punches, but perhaps lacking the aggression of Nazarov, who looked constantly keen for work. This was a hard match to score, as neither fighter was particularly dominant in a see sawing affair, and the body shot in the 11th where Ligas took a knee was perhaps the only real difference.

Dinh Hong Quan is physically indomitable, and with his height and reach, this improving Vietnam boxer is a task for anybody. It was anticipated that Jules Victoriano would give him his toughest test to date, and he definitely didn't disappoint !

This was a great fight, and is probably best viewed in two parts. Victoriano boxed beautifully in the early rounds, but despite landing nice shots, the Vietnam champ kept stealing rounds with some heavier and more direct landed shots. Quan also "appeared" more dominant, more frequently backing Victoriano up and putting him on to combos.

Going into the second half of the fight, Victoriano definitely lifted his output and accuracy, and even gave the Vietnam opponent a couple of "dig deep" moments !

This was an exciting and fantastic match up, that very easily could have been scored a draw, it was that evenly contested! There is no doubt that Dinh Hong Quan produced the best performance of his career last night, and this was really needed because of the beautiful boxing skills displayed by Jules Victoriano.

VSP would love to see these two great young fighters rematch at a later date, maybe on a bigger stage!

Post event, all smiles, and pictured are Coach Toto Laurente, Ben Ligas, VSP Vietnam boss Lim Song, and Jules Victoriano. Great job by all !

HO TRAM READY TO RUMBLE !
July 29, 2022

HO TRAM READY TO RUMBLE !

Philippines' Ben Ligas and Jules Victoriano looked in crazy shape at today's weigh in!

All boxers passed the scales without incident, and the stage is set for a huge night of boxing in Ho Tram Vietnam tomorrow night.

Ligas will fight Uzbekistan's "mini Tyson " Olimjon Nazarov for the WBO Oriental Flyweight championship. While reaching veteran status, Nazarov is still a boss in the ring, and has an amazing record of 27 wins in 32 fights. Philippines champ Ben Ligas has a height and reach advantage, and will need to use this to keep the Uzbek wizard on a leash.

Dinh Hong Quan is a typically Vietnamese fighter - long, lean and one super tough SOB!

Jules Victoriano represents his biggest challenge as a pro when the two meet for the IBF Asia Lightweight belt tomorrow night. Victoriano is a stylistic boxer with power, and whilst he is normally the taller boxer, this won't be the case against Quan.

This is a super match up, and perhaps the best yet seen in the short history of pro boxing in Vietnam !

WE'RE GOING TO VIETNAM !!
July 28, 2022

WE'RE GOING TO VIETNAM !!

Ben Ligas and Jules Victoriano are ready to fly out for HCMC Vietnam ahead of Saturday's big fight night in Ho Tram.

Ho Tram is a coastal area, about 150km south of HCMC, and the Grand Casino is proving a popular boxing venue.

HCMC is still working with crowd restrictions as a result of the pandemic, so non city areas are great choices for boxing events.

Local promoter Cocky Buffalo have a great card, highlighted by belt fights that include the two Elorde boxers.

National champ Ligas will fight outstanding Uzbekistan boxer Olimjon Nazarov, a winner of 27 fights, and is a world top 40.

Jules Victoriano and local Vietnam prospect Dinh Hong Quan will contest the IBF Asia Lightweight title, and this is sure to prove the highlight of Saturday's cracking card of bouts.

Safe travels boys!

GREAT FIGHTS WITH FLAVOUR !!
July 18, 2022

GREAT FIGHTS WITH FLAVOUR !!

Some cracking undercard bouts, and the inclusion of some foreign invaders, just to add flavour!

Nguyen Van Hai from Vietnam makes his first international pro appearance when he takes on home boy Jerald Into. Hai is a master at many fight forms, and though he hasn't boxed for some time, his clash with the unbeaten Into will be one of the highlights of ANNIHILATION UKC.

Linn Sandstrom promised a busy 2022, and the popular Swedish up and comer returns after a successful March appearance with Aisah Alico. She matches up with Thailand visitor Khwunchit Khunya.

Mickey Pengue from Australia is an outstanding type, but was derailed in a regional belt fight recently after damaging his ear drum in the opening round. He is on a quick back up in Paranaque, looking to steady the ship against the solid Gerry Patenio. The local boxer showed good signs in his last fight against tall timber Al Cañega, so will be no pushover for the impressive Aussie.

Roland Jay Biendima is a dynamo, and after a quality showing against national Flyweight champ Ben Ligas, he scored an emphatic win over Powell Balaba. Rest assured, he will be looking to carry on the good work when he meets Joel Taduran.

ANNIHILATION UKC

Elorde Sports Centre Paranaque Manila

Sunday August 7th

WATCH IT LIVE AT:https://www.facebook.com/VSPPromotion

THE SNIPER TO TEST FOREIGN SOILS ?
March 25, 2022

THE SNIPER TO TEST FOREIGN SOILS ?

Philippines Flyweight champion Ben "the Sniper" Ligas made amends for a scoring travesty in Cebu, with a classy title defense over Roland Jay Biendima.

The 112 division is stacked with talent right now, and there has been a lot of talk about who's next to challenge for Ligas' national crown.

But rumours are strong that the Philippines champion will be testing himself against international opposition at his next fight, an initiative that surely will see him an even more formidable foe for locals to deal with.

This will be a big news story breaking soon for sure.

Watch this space!

BEN LIGAS WINS
March 12, 2022

BEN LIGAS WINS

Thats the way you want to see a champ defend his title!

Ben Ligas looked all class in a near shutout win over Roland Jay Biendima.  The Elorde boxer looked balanced and in control and set up beautiful combos off his enviable jab.

Biendima was one tough SOB as expected, and landed some nice shots of his own. He definitely had Ligas hurt a couple of times in this quality national championship bout.

WELCOME TO MANILA GIRLS !
March 11, 2022

WELCOME TO MANILA GIRLS !

The Wild Man Jino Rodrigo making international guests Linn Sandstrom and Jada feel welcome. When not a tour guide, the boisterous Rodrigo doubles as a boxer, and expect his clash with Roberto Gonzales to be one of the best of the day.
Can Jino get lucky two days in a row?

The three title fights all weighed in without problem, and all six boxers looked in magnificent shape.
Suarez v Mangubat WBA Asia title
Martin v Baldonado WBA Asia and RP title
Ligas v Biendima RP title

15 great fights Read all about them here:

https://www.vsppromotions.com//promotions/tiger-2022

LIGAS DRESSED FOR SUCCESS ! !
March 4, 2022

LIGAS DRESSED FOR SUCCESS ! !

Ben "the Sniper" Ligas suits up for his Philippines Flyweight title defense next Saturday in Paranaque.
Not only a boxer of high potential, Ligas doubles as a pretty useful model for the latest sports wear from the team at BE ATHLETIC !
The Sniper will defend his belt as one of the main undercard bouts to the huge Charly Suarez v Tomjune Mangubat WBA Asia clash.
TIGER 2O22 will play host to a mammoth 15 killer bouts, and many of the champion fighters will be dressed by BE ATHLETIC !
Lots of thanks to Raoul Navarrete and his hard working team for making these stars look their best.

BE ATHLETIC ! BENNY LIGAS "ROARING" TO GO!
February 27, 2022

BE ATHLETIC ! BENNY LIGAS "ROARING" TO GO!

Philippines national Flyweight champ Ben Ligas will be defending his title at TIGER 2O22 this March.
And if he doesn't win, who really cares, because he will be
WALKING TALL, LOOKING GOOD ! in this great design from the hard working team at
BE ATHLETIC.
Thanks to Raoul Navarrete and Be Athletic for supporting Philippines sports and Boxing.
Remember if you wanna look like a champ, Be Athletic will take care of you!

"I WISH THE FIGHT WAS TOMORROW !"
February 25, 2022

"I WISH THE FIGHT WAS TOMORROW !"

Two weeks out and the Philippines national Flyweight champ Ben Ligas is raring to go!"The Sniper" has trained well in preparation for his title defense, and in spite of losing two challengers along the way, has a battle on his hands with the very resilient Roland Jay Biendima.BEN LIGAS v ROLAND JAY BIENDIMARP Flyweight titleTIGER 2O22 Ultimate Knockout Challenge Paranaque, ManilaSaturday March 12thWATCH IT LIVE AT: https://www.facebook.com/VSPPromotion/

GOOD LUCK COMES IN THREES !
February 6, 2022

GOOD LUCK COMES IN THREES !

OK fight fans, here are three of the very best athletes that will be appearing at the upcoming TIGER 2O22 next month.
Arnel Baconaje, Jonathan Almacen and Benny Ligas pictured after yesterday morning's workout, and already looking ready for battle!

Baconaje is one of Philippines elite, and returns to the ring to match up with last start winner, and former Pacquiao sparring partner, Leonardo Doronio.
Jonathan Almacen is a quicksilver light flyweight, and has a much anticipated (and dangerous ) clash looming with the unbeaten John Paul Bentoso, a young killer who has posted all his wins by way of knockout !
Ben Ligas is all set to defend his Philippines national title, and the word is, he is training the house down!
Good luck boys, we know you will put on a great show!

TIGER 2O22 Ultimate Knockout Challenge
Paranaque, Manila
Saturday March 12th

"I'LL BE MORE THAN  READY FOR MAMA"
January 27, 2022

"I'LL BE MORE THAN READY FOR MAMA"

Philippines flyweight champ Ben Ligas, seen combining hard work with smiles while training yesterday!

Ligas has a huge task confronting him this March when he defends his title against the precociously talented Jerven Mama. The Mindanao fighter known as "Iron Fist", is one of the rising stars of the Sanman stable, and he has his sights on returning home as the newly crowned national champ.

That's one side of the story!

Meanwhile in Manila, Ben "the Sniper" Ligas keeps toiling, keeps refining his tools to keep that belt from going south. And who better to work with than the OPBF champ Giemel Magramo, a winner of 25 fights including 20 by way of stoppage.

In the very best traditions of "tough love", let's not forget the old adage that "iron sharpens iron!"

We will see !

BEN LIGAS v JERVEN MAMA

Philippines Flyweight championship

TIGER 2022 Ultimate Knockout Challenge

Paranaque, Manila

Saturday March 12

WATCH IT HERE LIVE !!!

WHEN FIGHTS BECOME "REAL FIGHTS!"
January 25, 2022

WHEN FIGHTS BECOME "REAL FIGHTS!"

Jerven Mama and Ben Ligas are surely throwbacks to a bygone era, when real fighters were steered by the "duck nobody" policy! Their upcoming match will be for the Philippines flyweight title, where Ligas is the defending champion, and Mama is on a mission to take that mantle back to General Santos City. Both these outstanding young prospects have near identical records, and possess a common ideology :

"If you want to be the best, you've got to beat the best!"

Philippines Flyweight title

BEN LIGAS v JERVEN MAMA

TIGER 2022 Ultimate Knockout Challenge

Paranaque, Manila

Saturday March 5

WATCH IT HERE LIVE !!

THE SNIPER HAS MAMA IN HIS SIGHTS
January 24, 2022

THE SNIPER HAS MAMA IN HIS SIGHTS

Ben "the Sniper" Ligas said he'd defend his national title against the very best, and he wasn't kidding! The call went out, and outstanding Sanman boxer Jerven Mama was quick to respond! This match up shapes as one of the best bouts of the year, showcasing two of the potential stars of Philippines boxing.

Ben Ligas (13w) v Jerven Mama (12 w)

TIGER 2022 Ultimate Knockout Challenge

Paranaque  Manila

Saturday March 5

WATCH IT HERE LIVE !!

"WE WILL BE ARMED AND READY!"
January 19, 2022

"WE WILL BE ARMED AND READY!"

The Wonder Boy Carl Jammes Martin and Ben "the Sniper" Ligas were back at "the office" and hard at work today.
These boys star as the two big undercards at TIGER 2022 to the epic Suarez v Mangubat main event. And both have significant battles of their own!
Martin will fight for WBA south east asian strap, with a soon to be announced opponent.
Ben Ligas defends his national flyweight title against Sanman killer Jerven "Iron Fist" Mama. Sounds positively scary!

TIGER 2022 Ultimate Knockout Challenge
Paranaque, Manila
Saturday March 5th

GET THE COPS, I WAS ROBBED!
January 2, 2022

GET THE COPS, I WAS ROBBED!

The sport of boxing can throw up unusual and ambiguous results. Some would go further and argue inept - often even corrupt! And it is also an unfortunate reality that those outside the ring, those that adjudicate the results, often lack the resolve and the ability of the combatants inside the ropes! Ben “the Sniper” Ligas returns on March 5 hot on the heels of a superb 2021.

Ligas was fortunate to engage in three fantastic matches during the year, starting with a hard earned but deserved win in February against a really durable Alphoe Dagayloan. This match was nonstop punching, a smattering of skills, and really good moments for both fighters.

July saw Ligas take on outstanding prospect Miel Fajardo, and in what appeared to be a match too tough to pick on paper, the match fulfilled every expectation and then some. In what could have been easily “Fight of the Year”, Fajardo was equally energetic and brutal, putting The Sniper under constant duress. To his credit, Ligas’ composure and cool counter punching redressed the scoring imbalance, and signalled that he is a boxer of some promise. Fajardo had firepower on tap, and showed that he is a handful for any opponent, and he definitely has a big future.

Robbing jeepneys is not legal, but how about robbing boxers?

Ben Ligas ventured to Cebu in late October, and took on the unbeaten and feisty April Jay Abne. This was a really good quality action match, and predictably, Abne brought lots of energy to keep it entertaining. It must be said that Ligas technically took his opponent to school, and scored a comprehensive win against a more raw, yet willing opponent, It was a nice fight from Abne, who did his best to stay in the contest till the end, and did enjoy good moments of his own. His effort to take 3 rounds from Ligas shows promise of things to come.  The official “result” was an unfortunate distraction to a great match between Abne and Ligas, and a sad reminder of what is all too common in boxing these days.

That was then, and this is now, and the big and breaking news is that the Sniper Ben Ligas is back March 5th. No sour grapes or hard luck stories, just big smiles and lots of heart, ensuring that you are going to see something special very soon!

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IT'S A "LONG" WAY TO THE TOP - VSP PRO 9
October 21, 2023

IT'S A "LONG" WAY TO THE TOP - VSP PRO 9

(If you wanna Rock'n Roll)

One of Ho Chi Minh City's most popular boxers returns to next Saturday night for the 9th installment of the very popular VSP PRO.

Lê Nguyễn Hoàng Long has perhaps been one of Saigon's unluckiest boxers with injuries, and he resumed from a very long break at VSP PRO last July.

In what was meant to be a "soft" return to the sport he loves, Long was unfortunate to lose his debutant opponent at the very last moment.

Not one to avoid a challenge, Long accepted the monumental task of being matched with in form national team star Nguyễn Hà Minh.

Long showed lots of great signs in his comeback fight, before being caught by his top class opponent late in the bout.

Next Saturday night, Long meets Binh Duong youngster TRƯƠNG HẢI BIỀN in what should be a cracking bout. Long definitely possesses the experience edge over his taller and rangier rival, and it will be interesting to see if he is able to keep this young gun on a tight leash.

One thing for sure, Lê Nguyễn Hoàng Long is a real crowd pleaser and he will definitely be throwing bombs however long the battle lasts.

This event is made possible by the sanctioning of the Vietnam Boxing Organization, who are the regulator of professional boxing in Vietnam.

VSP PRO 9 - Saturday October 28th   Starts 6pm

VSP Gym 147 Đ. Nguyễn Du, Phường Bến Thành, Quận 1, Thành phố Hồ Chí Minh

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THE "KILLER" KHAI TO UNLEASH ON OCT 28
October 20, 2023

THE "KILLER" KHAI TO UNLEASH ON OCT 28

Lương Nguyễn Công Khải is one of the best known names in Vietnam boxing, yet the Quảng Ngãi fighter vanished from the sporting landscape for close to 3 years !

Khải was highly regarded on the local scene, even winning a HCMC title, but years of training took a toll on his body. He decided enough was enough, and ended up having surgery to deal with his chronic shoulder pain, and also his restricted power and movement. But whilst the surgery was deemed a success, there was an extensive period of rehabilitation to endure.

These were long hours of constant stretching and strengthening, and finally Khải knew it was time to put his shoulder to the test. He entered the ring for the first time in three years back in August - a VSP PRO match against former youth champ Truong Ngo Gia Huy  - definitely no easy task for your first time back in the ring !

The match was excellent, and despite some ring rust and being slightly short of fitness, the Killer showed many qualities of his former self. At the end, the judges could not seperate the two fighters, and declared it a draw, but it was very obvious that Khai would soon be a force to be reckoned with.

And as if it was scripted, the KILLER returns next Saturday night for VSP PRO 9. He is matched up against DƯƠNG ĐỨC BẢO - a southpaw from Max Fight club in HCMC who will be making his professional debut. The reports are extremely good on this boy, and his team are confident they can keep Khải out of the winner's list for a little while longer.

But based on what we saw in August, and knowing  the level that Lương Nguyễn Công Khải was at before he was injured, this may be a big task for Bao.

EXPECT TO SEE A KILLER UNLEASHED NEXT SATURDAY NIGHT !

VSP PRO 9 - Saturday October 28th   Starts 6pm

VSP Gym 147 Đ. Nguyễn Du, Phường Bến Thành, Quận 1, Thành phố Hồ Chí Minh

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LÂM TRÍ SIÊU LEAN AND MEAN FOR VSP PRO 9
October 17, 2023

LÂM TRÍ SIÊU LEAN AND MEAN FOR VSP PRO 9

Matrix Boxing prospect Lâm Trí Siêu has always had skills, but his love for beer and buffet has always challenged his love for boxing !

Siêu made a nice debut in June, scoring a points win over a very combative Nguyễn Dat Viet.

But it was a very "cuddly" fighter that presented at that show, weighing in at a touch under 80kg.

In spite of the impressive performance, it was suggested that the HCMC boxer would be better suited in a lighter weight class, and soon we get to see if the opinion is on the money.

Lâm Trí Siêu returns for VSP PRO 9 next Saturday October 28th, and it will be a leaner 76kg that will appear in the ring. Siêu takes on promising debutant PHAM HỮU TÀI in what will likely be one of the best fights on the card.

If you have never been to the fights, do not miss this show next Saturday at VSP Gym in HCMC. Admission is free, but please arrive early as seating is sometimes limited.

VSP PRO 9 - Live pro fight action from VSP Gym

Saturday October 28th   Starts 6pm

147 Đ. Nguyễn Du, Phường Bến Thành, Quận 1, Thành phố Hồ Chí Minh

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WHO WILL BE THE NEXT BIG THING ??
October 16, 2023

WHO WILL BE THE NEXT BIG THING ??

Looking for Vietnam  future stars for the last two events of the year :

VSP PRO 1O    -    Saturday November 25

VSP PRO 11    -    Saturday December 23

Contact us NOW if you want to FIGHT !

Next show this month is Saturday October 28th.

PHAN MINH QUÂN IN KOREAN CLASSIC
October 12, 2023

PHAN MINH QUÂN IN KOREAN CLASSIC

It was a really nice foreign debut for Phan Minh Quân in Korea last Sunday.

Quân took on unbeaten Uzbekistan boxer Sirochbek Ismoilov  - a former amateur champion and national team member.

Vietnam had plenty of good touches, and despite a narrow loss, served it up to the Uzbek champ.

Great quality fight, and Phan Minh Quân will COME BACK STRONGER !

ONE YEAR IS A LONG TIME IN BOXING
October 10, 2023

ONE YEAR IS A LONG TIME IN BOXING

This time last year Muay Thai fighter Thai Hoang Huy was looking to make his boxing debut.

And what a debut  !  

The fighter dubbed "Naksu" (which means WARRIOR in Muay Thai) fought an exhibition with Philippines famed KILLER  JonJon Estrada - a boxer with 16 wins and ouch !   -  14 Knockouts.

That exhibition bout inspired Thai Hoang Huy to turn professional  - and the Ho Chi Minh City boxer now owns the impressive record of 4 wins and one split decision loss in his five bouts to date.

Certainly not one to walk away from a challenge, Naksu now has some huge news breaking !

Thai Hoang Huy will represent Vietnam at an international event at The Grand Ho Tram Resort and Casino on November 18th on a top class card assembled by Cocky Buffalo Promotions.

Huy will take on Botswana hotshot Moabi Ngaka, in what will be a prelude for the African boxer's title fight in late December.

Ngaka was a superb amateur that has transitioned impressively to the pro format, and is now regarded as his country’s best fighter.

And Ngaka will take his own place in history, as this will be the first time we get to see an African boxer perform in Vietnam.

Thai Hoang Huy has been one of the consistent improvers at VSP PRO this year, and we wish him lots of luck in this monumental yet exciting challenge that lay ahead.

WE'VE ADDED ANOTHER SHOW !!!
October 10, 2023

WE'VE ADDED ANOTHER SHOW !!!

Too many great fighters - not enough fights !

So we have added an extra VSP PRO on Nov 25 !

Boxers, if you want to fight on the last two shows of the year (November 25 and December 16) - please contact us at VSP.

VSP PRO YOUNG GUNS READY TO RUMBLE
October 7, 2023

VSP PRO YOUNG GUNS READY TO RUMBLE

VSP PRO has unearthed lots of hot prospects this year, and three of those that have shone will get their first taste of international competition tomorrow.

Phan Minh Quân, Le Hoàng Hiệp and Lê Tiến Dat all made weight today, and have significant bouts in South Korea on Sunday.

Quân v Uzbekistan   Hiệp v Philippines Dat v South  Korea   so we are hoping for a big day for Vietnam and our boxers!!

Check this page tomorrow  - we will stream the fights live.

VSP PRO STARS HEAD TO KOREA !
October 5, 2023

VSP PRO STARS HEAD TO KOREA !

VSP PRO young guns Lê Tiến Đạt Phan Minh Quan, Le Hoang Hiep are on their way to Korea tonight!  

Matrix coach Thanh will be accompanying them as they will face their toughest challenge yet!

The boys will face tough opponents from Korea, Uzbekistan, and the Philippines at Pochun City, just outside of Seoul.  

Cheer for them as they will be fighting for the pride of Vietnam!!  

The fight will be free live on YouTube.  More details to follow.

October 8, Saturday 11AM Vietnam Time.  

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WE SAVED THE BEST TO LAST !
September 30, 2023

WE SAVED THE BEST TO LAST !

This was the main event, and it was a cracking contest between two very promising featherweights.

Without doubt -  the best fight of the night !

ĐỖ VĂN THIỆN NGÂN and ĐOÀN HOÀI NHỚ went non-stop, sharing plenty of great moments in a fight that rightfully could have gone either way.

The judges nod was a split decision win to the Ca Mau boxing team fighter ĐOÀN HOÀI NHỚ.

Very excited to see both of these top prospects in future bouts !

PHAM VĂN THÀNH PUTS ON CLASSY DISPLAY
September 30, 2023

PHAM VĂN THÀNH PUTS ON CLASSY DISPLAY

It was a super impressive debut by southpaw Pham Van Thành to win the main undercard bout.

The super bantamweight contest was high level, and opponent Truong Ngo Gia Huy showed nice skills and movement throughout.

But it was the more consistent touches and ring control that won the judges, and the Binh Duong boxer Pham Van Tan scored the first of what is surely many wins to come.

FAST AND THE FURIOUS ON DEBUT
September 30, 2023

FAST AND THE FURIOUS ON DEBUT

Excellent bout between two fighters making their debut - Team Manny boxer LÊ NGỌC MINH KHÔI and Khang Anh Martial Arts Club PHẠM LÊ GIA HUY.This was an excellent bout where both boxers adhered to basics, maintaining a decent punch volume throughout.Huy was the much taller boxer, and used his range well to outpoint his opponent, who often tried to broach distance with a high guard but lacking the fast head movement and jab. The Khang Anh boxer impressed the judges, and lots more wins seem assured.LÊ NGỌC MINH KHÔI was an excellent debut, but certainly had issues with the height and range of his opponent. He looks like a drop to 48-50kg class will suit him far better, and expect to see him winning with more experience under his belt.

THÁI HOÀNG HUY TURNS THE TABLES
September 30, 2023

THÁI HOÀNG HUY TURNS THE TABLES

Improving novice Thai Hoàng Huy went on the attack in round two, after trailing 10-8 in the early scorecards.

Huy was unfortunate in round one, after appearing to slip just prior to receiving a glancing blow, and was deducted two points for the knockdown.

But the former muay thai fighter quickly made up for it, landing a peach of an uppercut on Tran Ngọc Phuong Hieu to end the battle in stunning fashion.

Despite his inexperience as a boxer, Thai Hoang Huy has improved markedly since he debuted, and moves to 4-1 as a professional.

TEEN STAR HUỲNH THỊ VŨ DUYÊN EXCELS
September 30, 2023

TEEN STAR HUỲNH THỊ VŨ DUYÊN EXCELS

Tran Thi Kim Chi definitely showed that she is a top prospect, but Quảng Ngãi dynamo edged the rounds last night with punch volume and accuracy to score her second win as a professional. Unanimous decision.

Quality fight.

WE HAVE TWO WINNERS - MAJORITY DRAW
September 30, 2023

WE HAVE TWO WINNERS - MAJORITY DRAW

This one was too close to call !

The judges could not choose between Phan Thành Kinh and Pham Quốc Ngu.

These two punched themselves to a standstill.

Lê Tuấn Anh takes the victory!
September 30, 2023

Lê Tuấn Anh takes the victory!

Lê Tuấn Anh - Xuất sắc vượt bài test sau 5 tháng tập luyện

Winner - Pro Debut

Unanimous decision

CHÚC MỪNG EM...
September 26, 2023

CHÚC MỪNG EM...

Nguyễn Văn Đương vừa có chiến thắng 4-0 trước võ sĩ Nepal Lama Buddha Gyamjo, qua đó vào vòng trong gặp ĐKVĐ thế giới Abdumalik Khalokov (Uzbekistan).

Sở dĩ Đương thắng 4-0 bởi có trọng tài chấm 28-28, trong khi cũng có trọng tài chấm 25-30, 26-30...

Ảnh: Nam Trung

HUỲNH THỊ VŨ DUYÊN A FUTURE STAR
September 24, 2023

HUỲNH THỊ VŨ DUYÊN A FUTURE STAR

Here's one for the watch list next Saturday night !!

18 year old Quảng Ngãi prospect Duyên returns for VSP PRO 8 for a featherweight 57kg bout against Can Tho team's TRẦN THI KIM CHI.

Duyen is a former youth and club champion gold medal winner, and debuted in March at VSP PRO with a classy victory over Hoang Thuy Linh. She looked very restrained in that performance, and expect to see something special from Duyên this coming Saturday.

She is certainly one of the future stars for women's boxing in Vietnam.

VSP PRO 8

Saturday September 30th    Starts 6pm

VSP Gym  147 Đ. Nguyễn Du, Phường Bến Thành, Quận 1, Thành phố Hồ Chí Minh

Everyone welcome.

#vsppromotions #vsp #vspboxing #vspgym #boxingvietnam

YAP TAKES A JOURNEY TO WBC GLORY
September 26, 2023

YAP TAKES A JOURNEY TO WBC GLORY

Mark John Yap has arrived in Manila, en route to Bangkok, where he fights for the WBC Asia title this Saturday night.

Yap will make an audacious bid at the belt, jumping a weight class to Lightweight to take on champion Apichet Petchmanee who boasts a 15 win 1 loss record.

VSP GYM HOSTS MORE VIETNAM YOUNG BLOOD
September 25, 2023

VSP GYM HOSTS MORE VIETNAM YOUNG BLOOD

The iconic VSP Gym in Ho Chi Minh City showcases more of Vietnam's up and coming prospects this Saturday night.

VSP PRO 8 continues the theme of blooding new talent, with 8 boxers making their professional debuts on the show.

VSP PRO 8 will start at 6pm - but please arrive early to ensure you get a seat.

If you can't make it to HCMC, the fights will be broadcast live on VTVCAB, OnSports and VSP Promotions and VSP Boxing Facebook pages.

#Webthethao  #VTVcab #vsppromotions #vspboxing #vspgym #boxingvietnam

ELORDE DUO SCORE WINS AT BLOW BY BLOW
September 24, 2023

ELORDE DUO SCORE WINS AT BLOW BY BLOW

Ali Cañega and Joseph Ambo scored wins in the two main bouts at Manny Pacquiao’s show in Mandaluyong last night.

Cañega took a well deserved majority decision over quality prospect Jhun Rick Carcedo, who made it an enthralling 10 rounds for the fans. The win earnt Cañega the PBF super lightweight belt, but a title that may have been void with a different result. Carcedo weighed in 5lb over the limit, and a good 6lb heavier than Ali Cañega, who always looks very long and lean.

Joseph Ambo got the victory against outstanding southpaw Gary Tamayo, but it presented in unfortunate circumstances.

The bout seemed to be trending in Tamayo's favour, but he struggled for breath at stages of the contest, and was forced to retire in the 4th round. "The Hawk" was taken to hospital shortly afterwards, and our thoughts are behind him in making a swift and full recovery.

Congratulations to all the fighters who put on a great show yesterday at BLOW BY BLOW.

VICTORY8 TO WELCOME BOTSWANA NOV 11
September 22, 2023

VICTORY8 TO WELCOME BOTSWANA NOV 11

Vietnam will be the focal point of the best in boxing this November when VICTORY8 makes it's long awaited return.

The event which promises to deliver the ultimate in culture and sports to Hanoi, will take place outdoors at the historic Hoan Kiem Lake in the Old Quarter of the capital.

VICTORY8 pitches Vietnam's best and most promising boxers against the might of a World Team - a squad carefully selected for their variety of skills, styles and geography.

And those attributes lead us to the gem of Africa  - BOTSWANA  !!

This country is landlocked and nestled in the middle of the continent, and whilst famous for it's diamonds, it will surely become renowned soon for another commodity.

BOXING  !!

Breaking news is that Vietnam will get it's first look at an African fighter this November, with Botwana #1  Moabi Ngaka confirmed to make the trip for VICTORY8.

Ngaka had a great amateur career with over 70 fights, and has already scored 2 wins as a pro. It is expected that the champion Ngaka will compete in a 6 round bout at VICTORY8 as preparation for a huge match to be held in Botswana at the end of the year. It is likely that the African boxer will take on the Philippines hurtful puncher Mark John Yap as the main event.

The Botswana contingent will also do a media conference in Hanoi detailing their big plans for their star's title match in December, and Yap will face off with his African foe in Vietnam to market the event.

Watch this space, as we will have more information on Vietnam and World Team selections in the coming weeks.

Canelo vs Charlo
September 15, 2023

Canelo vs Charlo

This is gonna be a good fight

LÊ NGỌC MINH KHÔI BAPTISM OF FIRE
September 17, 2023

LÊ NGỌC MINH KHÔI BAPTISM OF FIRE

VSP PRO has unearthed lots of unheralded yet talented fighters so far, and our next installment on Saturday September 30th promises to continue the trend.

One of six boxers that will make their debut is 52kg firebrand Lê Ngọc Minh Khoi - a 22 year old boxer who always looked destined for the pro ranks.

The solidly built Dong Nai fighter has actually been around boxing since he was a kid, and even achieved a bronze medal at the nationals back in 2014. But his come forward and aggressive style always beckoned the professional format, and as destiny has it, the Team Manny boxer will make his long awaited first appearance at the VSP Gym in two weeks time.

Khoi will take on Pham Lê Gia Huy of the Khang Anh Martial Art Club in HCMC, and for sure, this will be a hell fight between two very fiery combatants making their debuts.

VSP PRO 8 IS JUST TWO WEEKS AWAY  !!
September 16, 2023

VSP PRO 8 IS JUST TWO WEEKS AWAY !!

Join us at VSP Gym in HCMC to catch all the future stars in action on Saturday night September 30th.

Young guns unveiled ! Read on :

Thai Hoang Huy has proved one of the most popular prospects  on the circuit this year, and will be aiming for his 4th win as a professional at this month's show.

Huy will take on Omega Boxing’s talltimber Tran Ngọc Phuong Hieu, who is on debut but extremely confident of a first up victory at the iconic VSP Gym.

VSP PRO - WHERE CHAMPIONS ARE BORN !
September 16, 2023

VSP PRO - WHERE CHAMPIONS ARE BORN !

Next event Saturday September 30th

Live from the iconic VSP Gym in HCMC Vietnam.

#vsppromotions #vspboxing #vspgym #boxingvietnam #webthethao

MARK JOHN YAP v APICHET PETCHMANEE
September 15, 2023

MARK JOHN YAP v APICHET PETCHMANEE

WBC ASIA LIGHTWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP

It's Philippines meets Thailand

Watch the Journey Man hits the road once more and will jump in weight in a bold plot to overthrow champion Apichet Petchmanee 15-1.

Saturday September 30th in  Bangkok Thailand.

YAP BROTHERS IN ARMS FOR WBC TITLE
September 14, 2023

YAP BROTHERS IN ARMS FOR WBC TITLE

Mindanao mauler Mark John Yap has been offered the opportunity to add another title to his collection at very short notice, and has enlisted some family help before he heads to Manila. A 3x OPBF champion at 118lb in Japan, Yap is set to make an audacious bid to win the WBC Asia Lightweight title (at 135lb !) in Bangkok at the end of this month. Despite the very short time to prepare, his brother has stepped in to fast track his training for the impending WBC event. But brother Alberto Yap jr is no stranger to the sport of hard knocks  ! The  CDO local is a former amateur star, having even won the Philippines national youth title in a past life  ! Mark John Yap has really proved to be a renaissance man in recent times, and despite having to compete above his normal weight class this month, he is expected to be a huge chance to secure more silverware for the Philippines ! Yap takes on the outstanding Thai champion Apichet Petchmanee, a boxer who boasts a 15-1 record.

VICTORY8 LOOKING TO ROCK HOAN KIEM LAKE
September 6, 2023

VICTORY8 LOOKING TO ROCK HOAN KIEM LAKE

Vietnam's biggest boxing franchise VICTORY8 is trying to secure the iconic Hoan Kiem Lake in Hanoi for a huge event this November.

The format showcases Vietnam's best fighters pitched against stars from around the world.

The last time VICTORY8 was held, it attracted 25,000 people to the mystical turtle lake location.

The event attracted more than 50 million views on local television and on-line platforms.

LỘ DIỆN 5 NỮ VÕ SĨ TUYỂN BOXING VIỆT NAM THAM DỰ ASIAD 19
September 10, 2023

LỘ DIỆN 5 NỮ VÕ SĨ TUYỂN BOXING VIỆT NAM THAM DỰ ASIAD 19

5 cái tên được 'chọn mặt, gửi vàng' của tuyển boxing nữ Việt Nam thi đấu ASIAD 19 tới bao gồm:

1. Nguyễn Thị Tâm

2. Lưu Diễm Quỳnh

3. Nguyễn Ngọc Trân

4. Hà Thị Linh

5. Nguyễn Huyền Trân

Như vậy, Nguyễn Thị Tâm đã kịp bình phục chấn thương gặp phải từ SEA Games 32 để thi đấu tại ASIAD 19. Cô là niềm hy vọng vàng của boxing Việt Nam tại kỳ đại hội thể thao châu Á sắp tới.

#vothuatithethao #ithethaovn #boxing #boxingvietnam

DANH SÁCH ĐỘI TUYỂN BOXING VIỆT NAM DỰ ASIAD 19
September 8, 2023

DANH SÁCH ĐỘI TUYỂN BOXING VIỆT NAM DỰ ASIAD 19

1. Vũ Đức Thịnh - Lãnh đội

2. Nguyễn Anh Dũng - HLV

3. Nguyễn Như Cường - HLV

4. Phạm Thanh Hải - HLV

5. Erkaev Bakhodir Turgunovich - Chuyên gia

6. Nguyễn Thị Tâm - VĐV

7. Nguyễn Thị Ngọc Trân - VĐV

8. Nguyễn Huyền Trân - VĐV

9. Hà Thị Linh - VĐV

10. Lưu Diễm Quỳnh - VĐV

11. Nguyễn Minh Cường - VĐV

12. Nguyễn Văn Đương - VĐV

13. Bùi Phước Tùng - VĐV

14. Nguyễn Mạnh Cường - VĐV

BEN LIGAS v ANDRES CAMPOS TONIGHT
September 9, 2023

BEN LIGAS v ANDRES CAMPOS TONIGHT

Watch Philippines national champion Ben Ligas assault on the IBO Intercontinental belt tonight when he takes on hot South American boxer Andres Campos.

Campos was unbeaten in 15 fights before dropping a points decision to world champion Sunny Edwards in June.

Ligas has plenty of local support, attracting the attention of Andrew and Jason Maloney. The Philippines champ is flanked by master trainer Jetro Pabustan.

The live stream of tonight's bout will be posted here later.

BEN LIGAS IN IBO TITLE BID DOWN UNDER
September 8, 2023

BEN LIGAS IN IBO TITLE BID DOWN UNDER

"The Sniper" Ben Ligas is in career best shape to shock them at the beautiful coastal  town of Burleigh Heads in Australia tomorrow night.

Ligas 15-3 takes on Chile's Andre Campos 15-1 for the IBO Intercontinental Fly title, and is expected to be easy pickings for the South American.

Campos had been destroying everything in his path in a 15 fight winning streak, before a points loss to world #1 Sunny Edwards in June of this year. The Chilean was only a fraction behind in that contest, and surely The Sniper represents a far easier task for him !!

But the Philippines national champion Ben Ligas will have other ideas, and as you can see from today's weigh in, he cuts an imposing figure and looks set to create a major upset in Australia tomorrow night.

MARK JOHN YAP IN WBC ASIA TITLE BID
September 6, 2023

MARK JOHN YAP IN WBC ASIA TITLE BID

Breaking news is the announcement that Philippines Mark John Yap will fight in Bangkok later this month for the WBC Lightweight crown.

Cagayan de Oro product Yap will challenge Thailand champion Apichet Petchmanee (15-1) for the belt that he secured back in late 2022. Petchmanee has been very dominant at home, and suffered his lone points loss abroad at Korakuen Hall against the outstanding Japanese boxer Katsuya Yasuda (10-0)

Mark John Yap has been a revelation since fighting Charly Suarez in Manila one year ago. He had previously done his best work at Bantamweight and was contemplating retirement, but rose to meet Suarez at 130lb.

Despite losing that contest, Yap looked in great touch, and is unbeaten in 4 subsequent fights.

He has defied the stigma of increasing weight, but Petchmanee looms as his first serious test at 135lb.

Mark John Yap v Apichet Petchmanee

WBC ASIA TITLE

September 30th  Bangkok, Thailand

TUYỂN BOXING NAM VIỆT NAM CHỐT DANH SÁCH DỰ ASIAD 19
September 2, 2023

TUYỂN BOXING NAM VIỆT NAM CHỐT DANH SÁCH DỰ ASIAD 19

Theo nguồn tin của ithethao.vn, đội tuyển Boxing Nam Việt Nam đã chốt danh sách thành viên tham dự ASIAD 19.

Danh sách 5 thành viên bao gồm 1 HLV và 4 VĐV:

1. Nguyễn Anh Dũng - HLV

2. Nguyễn Minh Cường - Võ sĩ hạng 51kg

3. Nguyễn Văn Đương - Võ sĩ hạng 57kg

4. Bùi Phước Tùng - Võ sĩ hạng 71kg

5. Nguyễn Mạnh Cường - Võ sĩ hạng 80kg

Trường hợp của Vũ Thành Đạt - võ sĩ hạng 65kg đã được cử đi tập huấn Uzbekistan nhưng không nằm trong danh sách cuối cùng dự ASIAD 19. Đây là sự vắng mặt đáng tiếc do võ sĩ này bị chấn thương vai.

#ithethaovn #vothuatithethao #boxing #boxingvietnam

ĐỘI TUYỂN BOXING VIỆT NAM CHÚC MỪNG 2/9 TỪ THÁI LAN
September 4, 2023

ĐỘI TUYỂN BOXING VIỆT NAM CHÚC MỪNG 2/9 TỪ THÁI LAN

2 tuyển thủ boxing Phước Tùng và Minh Cường cùng show ảnh tryhard từ Thái Lan, trong chuyến tập huấn cuối cùng trước khi lên đường tới Hàng Châu, Trung Quốc tranh tài ASIAD 19.

Đây là cách các thành viên đội tuyển boxing gửi lời chúc mừng lễ Quốc Khánh 2/9. Với họ nhiệm vụ quốc gia là thiêng liêng, được sống và chiến đấu cho màu cờ sắc áo là vinh dự.

Theo nguồn tin của iThethao.vn, đội tuyển boxing nam Việt Nam đã chốt 5 thành viên, trong đó có 1 HLV và 4 VĐV dự ASIAD 19 tại Hàng Châu, Trung Quốc vào cuối tháng 9.

1, HLV trưởng Nguyễn Anh Dũng

2, Nguyễn Minh Cường - võ sĩ hạng 51kg

3, Nguyễn Văn Đương - võ sĩ hạng 57kg

4, Bùi Phước Tùng - võ sĩ hạng 71kg

5, Nguyễn Mạnh Cường - võ sĩ hạng 80kg

Danh sách 4 võ sĩ tham dự ASIAD 19 đã thay đổi so với danh sách đi tập huấn tại Uzbekistan hồi tháng 7. Trước đó, ngoài 4 cái kể trên còn có Vũ Thành Đạt - võ sĩ hạng 65kg. Do dính chấn thương vai, Thành Đạt đã phải chấp nhận bỏ lỡ Đại hội năm nay.  

Những võ sĩ nằm trong danh sách dự ASIAD 19 đều là những cái tên tốt nhất của boxing Nam Việt Nam thời điểm hiện tại. Bùi Phước Tùng là chủ nhân của tấm HCV SEA Games 32, Nguyễn Văn Đương và Nguyễn Minh Cường đều giành được huy chương trong chuyến tập huấn và thi đấu tại Uzbekistan, Nguyễn Mạnh Cường cũng cho thấy sự tiến bộ sau quãng thời gian tập luyện rất căng thẳng.

#ithethao #vothuatithethao #boxing #asiad19 #quockhanh

BABY KONG HITS WINNING FORM
September 5, 2023

BABY KONG HITS WINNING FORM

VSP PRO has already showcased some excellent boxers this year, and what has been most exciting, is the improvements that many of the Vietnam fighters have brought to the ring when they have competed more than once.

But the man known as "Kong" - Le Hoang Hiep -  is one Vietnamese fighter that really stands out !

After suffering a "controversial" loss early this year, Hiep has been simply outstanding since scoring two electric wins at VSP PRO.  And there are all the positive signs that this fan friendly boxer is sure to win many more in the near future.

Hiep works with former World ranked super middleweight Ben Mcculloch in this video at VSP Gym.

https://www.facebook.com/vspgym/videos/579904374166168

DON'T MISS SEPTEMBER AT VSP PRO
August 28, 2023

DON'T MISS SEPTEMBER AT VSP PRO

We're ready to go again !

VSP wants to thank all the boxers that fought so well on Saturday night  - everyone loved the performances that you guys produced. Lots of great match ups and plenty of crowd noise !

Can't wait to see what the next show brings.

VSP PRO 8 -   Saturday September 30

Join us for a great night of fun fight action !

SUAREZ IN HAND CAST FOR 6 WEEKS
August 30, 2023

SUAREZ IN HAND CAST FOR 6 WEEKS

The King's Warrior will have his broken right hand in a protective cast for the next 6 weeks, but the good news is, he is expected to make a full recovery.

Suarez staged an amazing effort to stay composed after injuring the hand early in round one, and being put under constant pressure by excellent Dominican Yohan Vasquez.

It was a bitter sweet US debut for the Philippines best boxer, who will be hoping for a ring return later this year.

CHARLY SUAREZ BREAKS HIS HAND
August 27, 2023

CHARLY SUAREZ BREAKS HIS HAND

Despite a dominant win at his USA debut, the King's Warrior Charly Suarez was the victim of misfortune.

Suarez broke his hand early in round one, forcing him to turn to his amateur skills and box his way to victory. The Philippines star turned southpaw frequently in the bout to ensure he survived  the ten rounds against his rugged opponent Yohan Vasquez.

SUAREZ WINS ON USA DEBUT
August 27, 2023

SUAREZ WINS ON USA DEBUT

Charly Suarez turned away a scrappy challenge from Yohan Vasquez to enjoy a successful U.S. debut. after a ten-round, unanimous decision victory over Dominican Republic’s Vazquez. Scores were 98-92, 98-92 and 97-93 for Suarez in the opening bout of the evening.

Action from bell to bell was entertaining and competitive, to the point where Vasquez (25-4, 20KOs) was disappointed when he heard the lopsided scores. Suarez landed the crisper combinations and cleaner punches but was forced to fend off Vasquez who effectively cut off the ring in the middleweights.

Suarez—a 35-year-old from General Santos City, Philippines—regained control late in the fight to advance to 16-0 (9KOs). The bout was his third straight on the road, having previously posted wins in Vietnam last December and a come-from-behind 12th round stoppage of unbeaten Paul Fleming on March 15 in Sydney, Australia.

Vietnam Pro Boxing market update
August 27, 2023

Vietnam Pro Boxing market update

Tính tới tháng 8/2023, theo thống kê từ trang BoxRec - nơi ghi nhận thành tích của giới Boxing chuyên nghiệp, số võ sĩ người Việt Nam đang thi đấu là 110 võ sĩ (77 nam, 13 nữ). Đây rõ ràng không phải một con số khả quan với một quốc gia 100 triệu dân.

So sánh với các quốc gia khác trong khu vực, Philippines đang có 764 võ sĩ (753 nam, 11 nữ) trên 103 triệu dân. Thái Lan sở hữu 781 võ sĩ (634 nam, 147 nữ) trên 67 triệu dân. Số lượng võ sĩ của Việt Nam hiện mới xếp trên các quốc gia không nổi trội về Boxing chuyên nghiệp trong khu vực như Indonesia (91 võ sĩ), Singapore (16 võ sĩ), Malaysia (11 võ sĩ),...

Boxing Việt Nam bắt đầu trở lại từ những năm đầu thập niên 2002 kể từ sau lệnh cấm từ năm tại giải Vô địch Quốc gia 1994 ở Hải Phòng. Kể từ đó tới nay, chúng ta đã chứng kiến những bước tiến đáng kể ở đấu trường nghiệp dư: HCV SEA Games 2011, 2015, 2021 và 2023; HCĐ Asiad 2014, 2018; có ứng viên giành vé chính thức dự Olympic Tokyo 2020 gọi tên Nguyễn Thị Tâm - Nguyễn Văn Đương.

Dù vậy, Boxing chuyên nghiệp lại là câu chuyện khác khi đây là thị trường cần sự tham gia của các công ty tư nhân, hay còn được biết tới với tên gọi hình thức xã hội hóa.

Những nhà vô địch châu lục và thế giới có thể là hình mẫu để các công ty quảng bá đánh dấu hoạt động của mình tại thị trường Việt Nam. Tuy nhiên, câu chuyện "đào rộng trước khi đào sâu" vẫn là thách thức mà tất cả đang cùng phải giải quyết, bởi một nền Boxing chuyên nghiệp không thể chỉ dựa vào tên tuổi của những nhà vô địch ít ỏi.

Theo thống kê của BoxRec, từ năm 2015 tới nay, 27 sự kiện Boxing chuyên nghiệp đã được tổ chức tại Việt Nam, chỉ bằng với số sự kiện được tổ chức tại Philippines từ tháng 7/2015 tới nay. Có lẽ, đây cũng chính là câu trả lời cho việc tại sao số lượng các võ sĩ chuyên nghiệp Việt Nam ít đến như vậy.

Hãy thử quan sát theo hai hướng sau: Nếu một công ty quảng bá muốn gây sự chú ý, họ sẽ cần những sự kiện lớn, với các trận tranh đai. Tuy nhiên, một sự kiện như vậy chỉ có thể cho phép tối đa 10-15 trận đấu. Liệu những võ sĩ mới bắt đầu thi đấu chuyên nghiệp có được lựa chọn xuất hiện tại đây?

Nếu tổ chức một sự kiện nhỏ, tạo cơ hội cho các võ sĩ mới xây dựng bảng thành tích, xuất hiện trên BoxRec với những trận đấu đầu tiên. Sự kiện đó sẽ không đủ sức hút với khán giả cũng như tạo tiếng vang trong cộng đồng.

Chúng ta không thể trách khán giả chỉ chú ý tới những sự kiện lớn như Victory 8, Fortunes of War, LEAD có sự xuất hiện của những võ sĩ nổi tiếng, nhưng điều đó chỉ đáp ứng được bề nổi của bài toán phát triển, mà không giải quyết được vấn đề cơ bản: số lượng võ sĩ.

Bài toán số lượng võ sĩ bắt đầu được tính đến giai đoạn cuối năm 2022, khi VSP Promotions giới thiệu chuỗi sự kiện chuyên nghiệp VSP Pro, liên tục đem đến những màn ra mắt của các võ sĩ chuyên nghiệp. Mục tiêu của VSP Pro không gì khác ngoài tạo dựng bảng thành tích cho các võ sĩ chưa tên tuổi, cho phép họ làm quen với sàn đấu chuyên nghiệp. Các trận đấu của họ được công nhận bởi những tổ chức WBO, IBF, WBC, cùng với các tổ chức Boxing tư nhân của Nhật Bản, Hàn Quốc hay Philippines.

Tương tự, LEAD Boxing sau hai sự kiện đầu tiên, cũng cho thấy sự xuất hiện của những cái tên chưa hề có tiếng tăm trong giới Boxing Việt Nam. Thành tích của họ bắt đầu được ghi nhận bởi các tổ chức như WBC, WBA.

Việc các công ty quảng bá bắt đầu dành nguồn đầu tư của mình cho các "tân binh", đã phần nào cho thấy bài toán số lượng của Boxing chuyên nghiệp Việt Nam đang được tìm cách giải quyết. Chúng ta cần nhiều sự kiện, nhiều cơ hội cho những võ sĩ mới, hơn là chỉ tập trung vào các trận đấu lớn chỉ để thu hút sự chú ý.

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Fight 7: Lương Nguyễn Công Khải hòa điểm Trương Ngô Gia Huy
August 26, 2023

Fight 7: Lương Nguyễn Công Khải hòa điểm Trương Ngô Gia Huy

Tay đấm 28 tuổi dày dạn kinh nghiệm Lương Nguyễn Công Khải đánh dấu sự trở lại sàn boxing nhiều một thời gian khá dài nghỉ đánh vì chấn thương. Trong khi đó dù ít hơn đến 8 tuổi nhưng Trương Ngô Gia Huy cũng có thâm niên nhất định tập boxing và đạt thành tích ở giải boxing nghiệp dư quốc gia.

Áp sát đối phương với thể thủ high-guard trước khi tung ra đòn jab và móc cực nặng, lối đánh của Công Khải tưởng như đơn giản nhưng đạt hiệu quả rất tốt. Đặc biệt lực đánh của tay đấm từng phải nghỉ dài vì chấn thương vẫn rất đáng nể.

Vẫn lối thi đấu nhìn khá đơn giản, Công Khải ghi điểm với cú over-hand nặng ký trúng mặt đối thủ ngay đầu hiệp 2.Trong khi đó, ở những tình huống bị ép góc tay đấm trẻ Gia Huy cũng có những tình huống trả đòn bằng combo đấm móc trúng đích, nhưng lực đánh còn khá khiêm tốn.

Hiệp 3 chứng kiến võ sỹ trẻ Gia Huy tích cực di chuyển và ra đòn nhưng những đòn đánh của anh thường đi trúng đôi găng đã thủ thế sẵn của Công Khải. Ngược lại, dù ra đòn ít hơn nhưng Công Khải có những cú over-hand, móc phải thực sự nặng ký và chất lượng.

Hiệp đấu hai tay đấm vẫn không đẩy cao nhịp độ. Công Khải lộ rõ thể lực đi xuống và những đòn over-hand của anh cũng không còn tạo ra đột biến. Trong khi đó Gia Huy có những combo đấm móc phản đòn hiệu quả. Đây là hiệp đấu tay đấm 19 tuổi có lẽ là tìm thấy nhiều nhất đòn đấm trúng đích nhất trong cuộc so găng này.

Với việc cả hai không thể tìm thấy đòn knock-down và kịch bản trận đấu khá cân bằng, không ngạc nhiên khi 2/3 giám định chấm điểm hòa 38-38 và màn so găng giữa Công Khải vs. Gia Huy được thông báo kết quả hòa.

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Fight 6: Nguyễn Khắc Dũng thắng điểm Trương Hải Biền
August 26, 2023

Fight 6: Nguyễn Khắc Dũng thắng điểm Trương Hải Biền

Ở lần thứ 3 thượng đài VSP Pro tay đấm 29 tuổi Khắc Dũng gặp đối thủ được đánh giá "dễ chịu" hơn. Tay đấm Hải Biền mới 17 tuổi và chưa có nhiều kinh nghiệm với boxing. Thực tế được chứng minh khi Khắc Dũng có những cú jab, body shot và đòn móc hiệu quả. Trong khi đó tay đấm trẻ Hải Biền cho thấy kỹ thuật ra đòn còn khá hạn chế.

Hiệp 2 Khắc Dũng tiếp tục duy trì nhịp độ thi đấu chậm, dùng các cú jab tầm thấp trước khi ra đòn móc. Chiến thuật này tiếp tục cho thấy hiệu quả và tay đấm đến từ Hà Nội ghi điểm tốt. Trong khi đó Hải Biền tích cực di chuyển và ra đòn nhưng các tổ hợp đòn chưa thật nhuần nhuyễn.

Kịch bản ở 2 hiệp cuối không có đột biến dù Khắc Dũng tiếp tục giữ nhịp đánh chậm vì thể lực đi xuống. Hải Biền không thể tận dụng được lợi thế sức trẻ, ngược lại, thi thoảng anh còn dính đòn đấm over-hand từ phía đối thủ. Trụ vững đến giây cuối cùng, Khắc Dũng đã có phần thưởng xứng đáng là chiến thắng đồng thuận (39-37, 39-37, 39-37).

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Fight 5: Đinh Minh Tuân thắng điểm Võ Hoàng Hòa (giao hữu)
August 26, 2023

Fight 5: Đinh Minh Tuân thắng điểm Võ Hoàng Hòa (giao hữu)

Một trận giao hữu thú vị giữa hai tay đấm rất trẻ mới 14 và 16 tuổi ở hạng 48 kg. Dù mang tính chất giao hữu nhưng chất lượng chuyên môn cuộc so găng giữa Võ Hoàng Hòa và Đinh Minh Tuấn khá tốt khi cả hai tay đấm trẻ này đã tập luyện bài bản và giành được nhiều thành tích ở các giải boxing nghiệp dư trẻ quốc gia.

Hiệp 1 ghi nhận sự chủ động áp sát và có những combo đòn hiệu quả của Đinh Minh Tuấn. Trong khi đó Võ Hoàng Hoa có 1 đòn tay sau nặng ký khiến gương mặt của Minh Tuấn bật ngửa ra sau.

Kịch bản của hai hiệp đấu kế tiếp chứng kiến sự máu lửa của Minh Tuấn khi tay đấm này liên tục ép góc và tung ra các combo đòn móc cực nhanh. Dẫu vậy, Hoàng Hoa cũng có những cú trả đòn tay sau chất lượng.

Bước ngoặt chỉ đến ở nửa cuối hiệp 4 khi trong tình huống ép góc Minh Tuấn đấm móc tay trái khiến Hoàng Hoa loạng choạng mất thằng bằng trước khi dính tiếp cú móc phải cực nặng từ đối thủ khiến trọng tài buộc phải dừng đếm. Dù không thể thắng knock-out nhưng chung cuộc Minh Tuấn vẫn giành thắng điểm đồng thuận với tỷ số 3-0.

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Fight 4: Trần Ngọc Thiện thắng knock-out kỹ thuật Nguyễn Tấn Thành
August 26, 2023

Fight 4: Trần Ngọc Thiện thắng knock-out kỹ thuật Nguyễn Tấn Thành

Tay đấm mới 17 tuổi Tấn Thành nhập cuộc phấn khích khi liên tục áp sát ra đòn. Tuy nhiên, Ngọc Thiện nhanh chóng cho thấy kinh nghiệm với một loạt đòn đấm móc nặng ký trúng mặt đối thủ. Liên tiếp những phút giây thi đấu sau đó Ngọc Thiện có những đòn móc và upper-cut trúng đích chất lượng. Hệ quả trúng đòn nặng khiến miếng bảo vệ hàm của Tấn Thành rơi ra và anh cũng bị chảy máu mũi. Trước khi hiệp 1 khép lại Ngọc Thiện còn kịp tặng cho đàn em Tấn Thành combo đòn bài bản trúng mặt rất hiệu quả.

Kịch bản ở hiệp 2 không thay đổi khi những đòn đánh của Tấn Thành chủ yếu là đòn jab không thể vượt qua thế thủ của Ngọc Thiện. Trong khi đó dù là đòn jab hay đấm móc Ngọc Thiện đều ghi điểm tốt khi đều ghim trúng phần mặt đối thủ. Trọng tài thậm chí phải dừng trận đấu để bác sỹ kiểm tra vết thương của Tấn Thành khi gương mặt anh đổ máu khá nhiều.

Hiệp 3 mới trôi qua 1 phút Tấn Thành lại dính các đòn móc và tay sau khá nặng vào vùng giữa mặt. Ngay sau tình huống trận đấu đã phải dừng lại và phần thắng knock-out kỹ thuật được tuyên cho tay đấm của Matrix Boxing Trần Ngọc Thiện.

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Fight 3: Huỳnh Đoàn Tuấn Thành thắng điểm Hồ Minh Chiều
August 26, 2023

Fight 3: Huỳnh Đoàn Tuấn Thành thắng điểm Hồ Minh Chiều

Tay đấm trẻ đến từ Đồng Tháp, Hồ Minh Chiều cho thấy tốc độ di chuyển và ra đòn rất nhanh. Minh Chiều có kinh nghiệm nhỉnh hơn và từng thi đấu boxing nghiệp dư, nhưng tay đấm 19 tuổi Tuấn Thành cũng cho thấy sự tự tin khi đôi công khá tốt.

Hiệp 2 tiếp tục chứng kiến tốc độ di chuyển và đổi đòn của hai tấm đấm trẻ rất nhanh. Minh Chiều ghi điểm tích cực hơn với một số đòn tay sau và móc trúng đối thủ trong khi đòn đánh của Tuấn Thành đều không vượt qua được các tình huống phòng thủ high-guard của Minh Chiều.

Hiệp 3 Tuấn Thành chủ động ép đài với tần suất cao hơn tích cực tung ra các tổ hợp đòn. Những tình huống Tuấn Thành ép được đối thủ vào ring và ra đòn jab, móc trúng đích giúp anh ghi điểm. Phải đến cuối hiệp khi Tuấn Thành bị mất đà tấn công trong tư thế chúi đầu về phía trước Minh Chiều mới có đòn đấm khá nguy hiểm.

Hiệp 4 thế trận trở nên cân bằng khi Minh Chiều đáp trả đòn tích cực hơn và phá thế trận dồn ép của Tuấn Thành. Một số tình huống khiêu khích của Tuấn Thành đã khiến khán giả sau đó ồ lên thích thú khi Minh Chiều đáp trả với combo đòn đấm móc cực gắt.

Kết thúc 4 hiệp đấu Tuấn Thành giành phần thắng bằng tính điểm đồng thuận (39-37, 39-37, 39-37).

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Fight 2: Lương Thị Ngoan thắng điểm Lê Thu Hoài
August 26, 2023

Fight 2: Lương Thị Ngoan thắng điểm Lê Thu Hoài

Trận đấu nữ duy nhất tại sự kiện VSP Pro #7 chứng kiến màn so tài giữa hai võ sỹ đã giành những giải thưởng các đấu trường boxing nghiệp dư trong nước. Lê Thu Hoài có thể hình vượt trội nhưng Lương Thị Ngoan đã cho thấy kinh nghiệm tốt hơn khi áp sát và tung ra combo đòn 1-2 hiệu quả.

Hiệp 2 chứng kiến tay đấm 18 tuổi Thu Hoài tiếp tục gặp khó khăn khi bị đối thủ áp sát và liên tục ra đòn. Lương Thị Ngoan tiếp tục ghi điểm với cú móc trái ấn tượng ở hiệp này.

Kịch bản ở hiệp 3 không có nhiều thay đổi và khi bước vào hiệp 4, hiệp đấu cuối Lương Thị Ngoan tiếp tục nhập cuộc tốt với cú đấm thẳng tay và đòn móc phải chất lượng. Thu Hoài gần như chỉ lùi và né đón.

Không bất ngờ khi Lương Thị Ngoan thắng điểm tuyệt đối 3-0 (40-36, 40-36, 40-36) qua đó có trận thứ 2 toàn thắng trên đấu trường boxing chuyên nghiệp VSP Pro.

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Fight 1: Hứa Tấn Minh thắng điểm Đỗ Khôi Nguyên
August 26, 2023

Fight 1: Hứa Tấn Minh thắng điểm Đỗ Khôi Nguyên

Khôi Nguyên chủ động áp sát ngay từ đầu và có những đòn đấm khá nặng ký. Phải đến cuối hiệp 1 Tấn Minh mới "nóng máy" và có những đòn tay sau trúng đich khá tốt.

Hiệp 2 chứng kiến đòn đánh của Tấn Minh dần cho thấy sự đa dạng với cú jab và móc phải, trong khi Khôi Nguyên tổ hợp ra đòn "nghèo nàn" khi anh gần như chỉ có những đòn móc trái.

Phải đến hiệp đấu cuối cùng Khôi Nguyên mới nỗ lực ép Tấn Minh vào góc đài và kiểm soát tốt thế trận với các tổ hợp đòn móc chất lượng. Những đòn đấm của Khôi Nguyên khiến Tấn Minh rất vất vả chống đỡ. Không thể tìm thấy đòn knock-down, Khôi Nguyên chấp nhận thua chung cuộc khi cả 3 giám định chấm thắng cho Tấn Minh (39-37, 39-37, 39-37).

Như vậy Tấn Minh đã có chiến thắng đầu tiên khi ra mắt sàn boxing chuyên nghiệp VSP Pro.

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