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AUSTRALIA versus PAPUA NEW GUINEA

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October 24, 2024
AUSTRALIA versus PAPUA NEW GUINEA

AUSTRALIA versus PAPUA NEW GUINEA

Jayden "the Bullet" Buan was once famously quoted as claiming he has better hand speed than Ryan Garcia - and that he also possesses the silky skills that put that guy in the shade.
And Junior "the Prodigy" Raka is simply Old Skool - hard hands, hard head, and hard to beat !!
Great fight coming up in Sydney on November 8th at Paul Nasari's ROYAL RUMBLE !!!
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FIGHT OF THE YEAR AUSTRALIA 2O22
January 10, 2023

FIGHT OF THE YEAR AUSTRALIA 2O22

Jackson Jon England and Paul Fleming are two of Australia's elite 130lb fighters, and what shaped up as a great fight on paper, ended up bringing the roof down !

These two champions threw the kitchen sink at each other for 10 consecutive rounds, earning them "Fight of the Year" status in Australia.

The win propelled former Olympian Paul Fleming to 28 and 0, and bestowed  him with WBA, WBC and IBF regional titles.

Interestingly, there is another very talented 130lb fighter in the Philippines by the name of Charly Suarez, also a former Olympian, and a recent winner of the IBF Asia belt.

He sits on 14 and 0, and despite his relative inexperience as a professional, the King's Warrior casts a simple message across the oceans:

"MR. FLEMING, WE ARE READY. LET'S GET IT ON!"

https://www.facebook.com/VSPPromotions/videos/860942661904951

THE BEST NEW YEAR'S PRESENT  - EVER !!!
January 10, 2023

THE BEST NEW YEAR'S PRESENT - EVER !!!

Gotta love this match up !

This is the main event at UKC REVOLUTION.

Ronnie "Jong Jong" Baldonado is bringing those magical hands to Manila for a fire fight with Sanman's Ben Mananquil.

Mananquil aka The Nightmare has looked great in two outings since the pandemic, with a 4th round stoppage win over Crison Omayao, before losing to unbeaten South African star Phumelele Cafu, who was rated #11 in the world. The Nightmare did some good work early in that match, but it's fair to say that he was stylistically unsuited to his fellow southpaw opponent, and he is likely to have the ideal dance partner in Baldonado.

And this kid Baldonado, well he just brings it !

He's got great hands, lots of firepower, and you just know he has the love of putting opponents on the canvas.

UKC REVOLUTION

Elorde Sports Centre Parañaque Manila

Monday January 30th

GREAT FIGHT.

WE ALL GET THAT LOW BLOW IN LIFE SOMETIMES!
January 9, 2023

WE ALL GET THAT LOW BLOW IN LIFE SOMETIMES!

Life throws us some challenges. Whether you think it is fair or not, the reality is the same.  You either get up and continue or you blame others for the misfortune and give up.  If you choose to get up and fight, you will know what champions decide to do each and everyday.  You become a champion when you rise to the challenges despite the pain.  Have a good week ahead.

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#vsppromotions #VSPBoxing #inspirational #nevergiveup #boxingtraining #champions #boxingvietnam

YES - WE EVEN WORK ON WEEKENDS !!
January 8, 2023

YES - WE EVEN WORK ON WEEKENDS !!

Jetro "the Silent Operator" Pabustan is looking sharp and ready to start the new year with a "BANG BANG" this month in Manila.

Jetro, a former regional belt holder and WBO world title contender, is working overtime and looking towards bigger opportunities in 2023.

"I know I can be a champion again, and I would love to get the chance to fight for a world strap once more.

I truly believe I am a better and stronger boxer than I was before. In 2O23, if any good offer comes  I will be ready!"

UKC REVOLUTION

Elorde Sports Centre Parañaque Manila

Monday January 30th

JERUSALEM SMASHES JAPAN SENSELESS
January 7, 2023

JERUSALEM SMASHES JAPAN SENSELESS

CLAIMS WBO WORLD TITLE

Great news to wake up to !

Who says the little guys can’t punch!

Earlier today in Osaka, Japan, the first new world champion of 2023 was crowned, as Filipino challenger Melvin Jerusalem sensationally took out defending WBO minimumweight champ, or strawweight champion if you prefer, Masataka Taniguchi with one big right hand to the chin in the second round. Jerusalem nailed the southpaw champion with a straight right hand that landed flush, Taniguchi going down heavily and then attempting to get up far too quickly. His equilibrium gone, Taniguchi was saved from any more by the referee. Time was 1:04. New champ Jerusalem is now 20-2(11). Taniguchi, who was making the second defence of the title and was a big favourite to win today’s fight,falls to 16-4(11).

Taniguchi won the opening round, this with his right jab; the challenger looking somewhat nervous and unsettled, with Jerusalem guilty of slinging some wild shots. This made the stunning, one-punch ending all the more, well, stunning. There could be no arguments about the stoppage, and, with his big win, Jerusalem restored some pride to the Philippines; the country having ended 2022 with not one reigning world champion.

28 year old Jerusalem, who has never been stopped and who lost to Wanheng Menayothin in his only other world title chance, this in January of 2017, for the WBC strawweight title, has now won his last nine fights, 5 by stoppage. A big puncher for such a small guy, this 105 pounder is a fighter to watch. It will be interesting to see who “Gringo,” as Jerusalem is known, fights next.

MARJOHN TO SHOW THIS DOG AINT JUST YAP !
January 7, 2023

MARJOHN TO SHOW THIS DOG AINT JUST YAP !

Cagayan de Oro and the hills of Bukidnon are fabled for producing some of the best fighters ever seen in the Philippines.

Mark John Yap has been an outstanding international performer in recent years, most particularly in the tough playgrounds of Japan where he won 8 on end and picked up three regional belts.

The CDO prodigy has been working hard over the new year (pictured here with another top boxer and CDO boy Joseph Ambo) in preparation for the UKC REVOLUTION event at the end of this month.

Yap put on an exemplary display to beat Papua New Guinea's best Junior Raka, before starring in an exhibition series in Vietnam in December. Lack of fight opportunities during COVID conspired against the Mindanao boxer, but it is rumoured that he is already in great shape for his first hit out for 2023.

And a word of advice for any upcoming opponents of Mark John Yap  - this dog is a different breed, and the bite is way worse than the bark !

Yap Yap Snap Snap

UKC REVOLUTION

Elorde Sports Centre Paranaque Manila

Monday January 30th

FULL HOUSE FOR UKC REVOLUTION JAN 30TH
January 6, 2023

FULL HOUSE FOR UKC REVOLUTION JAN 30TH

Fighters are jumping from the rooftops to join the biggest and best fight show to launch the new year - UKC REVOLUTION in Parañaque on Monday January 30th.

The Elorde team already have a super strong line up that are planning on being there.

Check out these killers, from right to left:

Giovanni Escaner, Ronnie Baldonado, Ali Canega, Donald Laurejas,

Clarence, Breboneria, Jetro Pabustan, Baby Boy Almacen, Jason Buenaobra, Malfred Majadas, Roberto Gonzales

THAT'S A MILLION DOLLARS WORTH OF TALENT RIGHT THERE !

Best of luck boys ! Happy New Year  !

Full fight card coming soon.

MATEO TAPIA MEETS THE KING
January 6, 2023

MATEO TAPIA MEETS THE KING

Nov 3, 2018 #VSP organized the first #Victory8 event in Ho Chi Minh city.  

At the time, there was very little information available of Vietnamese boxers (not even on YouTube). We were searching high and low for local boxers. Then DJ Duy suggested a retired boxer named Truong Dinh Hoang. We couldn't pronounce his name so started to call him TDH and gave him a ring name "The King" to make it easier to remember.  We were worried how a retired Amateur boxer would do against a hot young professional boxer from Australia.  

Our worries quickly faded at the weigh in!  

The moment when TDH walked up to @mateo.tapia, we knew this would be a great fight!  

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Mateo Tapia who was 20 years old at the time is now undefeated #1 in Australia with 15wins (9KO), soon moving to the US to pursue world titles.  

TDH has since become a WBA Asia Champion on our 3rd Victory8 "Legends of Hoan Kiem".

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#vsppromotions #vspboxing #victory8boxing #vietnamboxing #ProfessionalBoxing #boxing #inspirational #nevergiveup

THEY ARE PLAYING OUR SONG !
January 5, 2023

THEY ARE PLAYING OUR SONG !

This good looking Korean boy is only 19 years old, but already racked up 9 straight professional wins, including 5 KOs.

He is fearless and rapidly improving with every fight.

His trademark is that he is exciting to watch, as he is eager to constantly engage, and he is not afraid to take chances with big power shots!

Already ranked No.3 in Korea, it won't be long before his name is listed amongst the champions. He joined our last event Fortunes of War on Dec 10, 2022 @thegrandhotram and we would love to have him in our future matches.

His name is CHAN HO SONG  

Check out his fight on our YouTube channel.

https://youtu.be/k36mnKol9Qc

#vsppromotions #korean #boxingkorea #fortunesofwar #boxing #youngandfearless

ESCANER HEADS TO THE REVOLUTION
January 5, 2023

ESCANER HEADS TO THE REVOLUTION

The “Little Giant” Giovanni Escaner made his long awaited return in March of last year, matched up with the experienced veteran Albert Alcoy. The bout marked a ring absence of more than 2.5 years for the locally based star, but he never missed a beat, and won with a dominant round two stoppage. The win was his first since he defeated the outstanding Renoel Pael in a thriller back in 2019.

The win over Pael, a winner of 23 fights, highlighted the level that Escaner had to worked to in his professional career. It also put him back on the winners’ list, after a previous loss to top American Joshua Greer ended in a dramatic stoppage loss. That blip punctuated a 10 match winning streak for the “Little Giant”.

The fight between top US prospect Joshua Greer and Giovanni Escaner must surely have been one of the most dramatic in 2019. Greer appeared to be sailing towards a world title. With only one loss on his resume, to the unbeaten Stephen Fulton, Greer was expected to make a statement in the Escaner fight. But things didn’t go to plan for the high flying American. Escaner dropped Greer in the third round, and it really looked as if he was going to be finished off by the Little Giant. To his credit, Greer regained his senses, and in a to and fro round, managed to stop Escaner in round 8. The action was frenetic, and it seemed obvious that the Philippines fighter perhaps only got caught in his effort to drop the American for a second time. To illustrate the closeness of the bout, the judges had scores of 67-66 and 67-65 when the referee called a halt.

Giovanni Escaner has been sparring in Manila in preparation for his appearance at REVOLUTION on January30th, and if the rumours are correct, the Little Giant is back bigger, badder, and better than ever!!!”

UKC REVOLUTION

Sunday January 30th

Elorde Sports Complex Parañaque Manila

Full fight card coming soon.

TROUBLE COMES IN THREES !
January 4, 2023

TROUBLE COMES IN THREES !

The REVOLUTION has certainly gained momentum, with many of the Philippines' best looking to compete at the season opener.

Clarence Breboneria, Jetro Pabustan and Ronnie Baldonado are three of the confirmed starters, and based on today's picture, look well on track for fan pleasing performances later this month.

UKC REVOLUTION

Elorde Sports Centre Paranaque Manila

Sunday January 30th

BALDONADO IS BACK TO THE FUTURE
January 3, 2023

BALDONADO IS BACK TO THE FUTURE

The REVOLUTION is officially in full swing, with news that ace bantamweight Ronnie Baldonado will be joining the card on January 30th.

The Mindanao boxer known as JongJong is one of the most exciting strikers in the Philippines, yet has been in relatve obscurity since 2019 due to inactivity.

It's almost ironic that he finally returned in 2022 to two losses, but the merit in the performances provides insight that 2023 will showcase the best version of Baldonado yet seen !

Ronnie Baldonado returned after a 3 year break, jumped weight classes, and took on one of the Philippines most promising fighters Carl Jammes Martin. It's fair to say that JongJong dominated the early stages of that match, even putting Wonder Boy on his butt, before tiring late in the contest. It was a fantastic comeback performance by Baldonado, and was followed up by a points loss in Japan to hot prospect Sho Ishida, a winner of 31  bouts.

2023 provides a fresh start for Baldonado,  who at only 26, and having experienced a 3 years break from the sport, is an improving young fighter that is extremely compelling to watch.

So expect to see Ronnie Baldonado turn up on January 30th with all guns blazing !

More updates on the REVOLUTION fight card coming soon.

TIME TO GO PRO ????
January 3, 2023

TIME TO GO PRO ????

@tue_tam_boxing (Nguyen Thi Tam) is definitely a girl that's got it all to make it as a professional boxer.  As an amateur, she swept top spots in Vietnam and abroad.  She is currently ranked #1 in the world in Boxrec as an amateur. There no more to prove in Amateur competitions.  Is it time for her to go pro?

#nguyenthitam #victory8boxing #vsppromotions #boxingtraining #professional #proboxing #girlboxer

BE READY FOR THE NEW YEAR'S REVOLUTION  !
January 1, 2023

BE READY FOR THE NEW YEAR'S REVOLUTION !

January 30 locked in.

And so is one of the Philippines' most chaotic fighters of all time -  the man who wrote the book

"DEAD MEN TELL NO TALES"

Yes  it's  THE WOLVERINE  JonJon Estrada

Full fight card coming soon.

PABUSTAN JOINS HOT CARD FOR 2023 OPENER
January 1, 2023

PABUSTAN JOINS HOT CARD FOR 2023 OPENER

Jetro Pabustan is the latest to lend his consummate fight talents to the Revolution event in Manila this January 30.

The high level Mindanao southpaw is eyeing off international challenges this year, and is well qualified to do so. A winner of 31 bouts, the Silent Operator has the distinction of being a regional belt winner and also WBO world title contender. Pabustan had two foreign assignments last year, and performed admirably in both.

In August, he dropped a highly debated points decision in the States to the top level Tramaine Williams, in a match where he appeared to outwork and outland the American.

More recently, Pabustan competed in an exhibition  bout in Vietnam against cult fugure Le Hoang Hiep, and in a really entertaining contest, he looked good in the unfamiliar four round format.

Jetro Pabustan was last seen in Manila winning against top prospect Brian Tamayo, and it will be great to see him kick off his 2O23 campaign on the classy Revolution card on January 30th.

REVOLUTION full fight card announcement coming soon.

CHARLY SUAREZ CONTINUES THE CLIMB
December 27, 2022

CHARLY SUAREZ CONTINUES THE CLIMB

A meteroic two years for the King's Warrior Charly Suarez, a Philippines amateur star and relative late comer to the professional ranks.

Since January 2021 Suarez has had 10 fights,10 wins, a Philippines national title, and also WBA and IBF Regional titles.

Now Philippines #1 and World #52

And you ain't seen nothing yet !

NEW YEAR'S RESOLUTION FOR PABUSTAN
December 26, 2022

NEW YEAR'S RESOLUTION FOR PABUSTAN

Mindanao's Jetro Pabustan will kick start his 2023 campaign with a Manila bout on January 30.

The Silent Operator has made no secret of his ambitions to work toward a title fight again, and is working hard to get the year started on the right foot.

Jetro Pabustan recently competed in Vietnam against local cult boxer Le Hoang Hiep, so is sure to embrace the new year in career best shape.

WHO WILL STAR FOR VIETNAM IN 2O23 ?
December 23, 2022

WHO WILL STAR FOR VIETNAM IN 2O23 ?

Many great performances from Vietnam fighters before the pandemic, and now things are returning to normal again, who will be the shining lights in 2023 ?

Study the styles and performances of many of Vietnam's best boxers at the VSP Promotions You Tube site :

https://youtube.com/@VSPPromotions

MARK JOHN YAP TO BLAST MANILA JAN 30
December 23, 2022

MARK JOHN YAP TO BLAST MANILA JAN 30

One of the Philippines best performed international fighters of recent years Mark John Yap will treat boxing fans to the best new year's present possible - a Manila appearance on January  30 as a prelude to looking towards bigger overseas fights in 2023.

Yap returned home and put in a high quality performance in a WBA title clash with Charly Suarez, before overcoming PNG hard man Junior Kauko Raka in October of this year.

More recently, the star pinoy featured in a big show in Vietnam where he battled young gun Phan Minh Quân. The bout was unfortunately stopped due to an accidental head clash, with the cut requiring the CDO boxer to be stitched after the fight.

Not one to be deterred easily, Mark John Yap has informed that he will be in killer form on January 30 and he advises potential opponents - beware the Journey Man!

SUAREZ NOW PHILIPPINES #1 WORLD #52
December 21, 2022

SUAREZ NOW PHILIPPINES #1 WORLD #52

Charly Suarez has had a busy 2 years since turning professional.

Check this out :

14 fights  

14 wins

WBA Asia title

RP National title

IBF Asia title

And we aren't slowing down in 2023 !

Expect to see the King's Warrior back in the ring and doing what he does best this coming March.

Charly Suarez wins the IBF Asia belt over Indonesia #1 and former WBC regional champion Defry Palulu :

https://youtu.be/tekE_-lBsXE

WOLVERINE SET FOR NEW YEAR RAMPAGE
December 20, 2022

WOLVERINE SET FOR NEW YEAR RAMPAGE

JonJon Estrada is set for a January 30 return to the ring, after a dominant performance in Vietnam earlier this month.

News on an opponent and January fight card coming soon.

FULL FIGHT - Charly Suarez vs Defry Palulu
December 18, 2022

FULL FIGHT - Charly Suarez vs Defry Palulu

The King's Warrior now owns both IBF and WBA Asia titles with this superb performance against Indonesia’s Defry Palulu.

This was shaping to be a rugged clash, unfortunately cut short due to an eye injury caused by a Suarez right hand in the second round.

That's Boxing  - but still a great result for the Philippines and Team Suarez.

FULL FIGHT  - Dinh Hong Quân vs Arnel Baconaje
December 18, 2022

FULL FIGHT - Dinh Hong Quân vs Arnel Baconaje

Another torrid test for Vietnam Lightweight champion Quân, who had to dig deep after having issues making weight.

Arnel "the Silencer" Baconaje provided constant pressure with his accuracy and power shots, which were definitely not accurately reflected on the scorecards.

THE NEW IBF ASIA CHAMPION CHARLY SUAREZ
December 18, 2022

THE NEW IBF ASIA CHAMPION CHARLY SUAREZ

THE NEW IBF ASIA CHAMPION CHARLY SUAREZ

C'MON KIMURA - ANSWER YOUR PHONE !
December 16, 2022

C'MON KIMURA - ANSWER YOUR PHONE !

Charly Suarez is rapidly running out of opposition on his way to a world title.

This guy from Japan is useful, he is in the region, and ranked #9 in the world.

So c'mon Japan, stop hiding, let's get this done in March - Suarez should be easy for you !!!

VIETNAM BOXING 2023!
December 16, 2022

VIETNAM BOXING 2023!

VSP Promotions are looking towards doing many more events next year after the recent success of  "Fortunes of War".

VSP Boxing will host 10 events in 2023 for local Vietnam boxers who are wanting to join the pro ranks. These will kick off in February.

We will also be doing 3 big international shows bring top foreign boxers into Vietnam - the first of these being scheduled for March.

And Victory8 will be back !

Think Hoan Kiem Lake in Hanoi and 25,000 people!

More updates on a massive 2O23 coming soon !

FULL FIGHT - JonJon Estrada vs Thai Hoang Huy
December 15, 2022

FULL FIGHT - JonJon Estrada vs Thai Hoang Huy

Opening bout action between the merciless Wolverine JonJon Estrada and Muay Thai champ "Nak Su" Thai Hoang Huy.

Estrada brings his trademark violence to Vietnam!

FULL FIGHT - Le Hoang Hiep vs Jetro Pabustan
December 15, 2022

FULL FIGHT - Le Hoang Hiep vs Jetro Pabustan

Crazy Junior King Kong aka Young Blood and former Russian gang member Le Hoang Hiep jumps two weight classes and meets Philippines' Jetro Pabustan in centre ring.

Pabustan is a winner of 31 fights and previously contested a WBO World Title.

FULL FIGHT - Nguyễn Văn Hải vs Paisal Panjaitan
December 15, 2022

FULL FIGHT - Nguyễn Văn Hải vs Paisal Panjaitan

Hanoi Hitman takes on unbeaten Indonesian prospect Paisal "Geronimo" Panjaitan.

Both fighters were looking for the KNOCKOUT !

FULL FIGHT  - Phan Minh Quân vs Mark John Yap
December 15, 2022

FULL FIGHT - Phan Minh Quân vs Mark John Yap

Former HCMC youth champ jumps to the big stage and takes on the might of 3x OPBF winner Mark John Yap.

Super entertaining bout that was unfortunately stopped early due to a head cut to the Philippines star.

HANOI HITMAN DROPS A ROUND ONE BOMB !
December 13, 2022

HANOI HITMAN DROPS A ROUND ONE BOMB !

Hanoi strong man Nguyễn Văn Hải made an impressive return to the professional arena, stunning unbeaten Indonesian Paisal Panjaitan with a stoppage victory.

The bout began quite evenly, with the visitor boxing carefully, and even dictating ring position, but then BOOM!

The Indonesian fighter began to launch heavy shots at Nguyễn Văn Hải, and found himself side on to his Vietnam nemesis. Quick to sieze the moment, Hải unleashed a perfect left hook to surprise the chin of Panjaitan.

It was a superb performance from Nguyễn Văn Hải against a confident and unbeaten opponent. His distance and timing were a big improvement on his loss in Manila, which was also against an unbeaten prospect named Jerald Into.

The Hanoi champion advances to 3 wins and 1 loss, and appears a potential professional star for Vietnam boxing.

AND STILL NUMBER ONE ASS WHOOPER!
December 13, 2022

AND STILL NUMBER ONE ASS WHOOPER!

JonJon Estrada enjoys the flowers and trophy moments after experiencing  his first time victory in Vietnam. The Wolverine debuted in the only way he knows how - with a stoppage win, over local Muay Thai fighter Thai Hoang Huy. Estrada appeared very relaxed in the opening round, yet dropped his Vietnam opponent with a two punch combo. He then closed the show in the 4th round with Thai Hoang Huy unable to answer the Wolverine's beserk attack while  pinned to the ropes.

MARK JOHN YAP GETS A TORRID WELCOME
December 13, 2022

MARK JOHN YAP GETS A TORRID WELCOME

Philippines Mark John Yap received a solid workout at Fortunes of War, a great bout unfortunately cut short in round 3 due to accidental head clash.

Yap and Vietnam opponent Phan Minh Quân both enjoyed good moments early on, with the pinoy star getting a cut above the right eye very late in round one.

The Philippines boxer got the best of the second round, and the fighters followed that with toe to toe action, only to be halted by the ring doctor shortly after.

This was a great display by former HCMC youth boxer Quân, who clearly relished the challenge of fighting an established star like Mark John Yap.

You can watch the full fight here :

https://youtu.be/xg0t8BYjUWI

CHARLY SUAREZ SHOWS ASIA HE'S THE BOSS
December 11, 2022

CHARLY SUAREZ SHOWS ASIA HE'S THE BOSS

Last night in Vietnam, Philippine Army enlisted personnel Charly Suarez won the IBF Asia title with an impressive but unfortunate victory.

The King's Warrior boxed just two rounds with Indonesia’s champion Defry Palulu and undoubtedly looked all class and set the scene for a spectacular battle.

Unfortunately, in the second round, southpaw Palulu suffered some eye damage that required the ring doctor to stop the fight.

Charly Suarez is now confirmed ruler of Asia, owning both the WBA and IBF belts.

Before joining the Army's regular duty in July 2022, Private Suarez was a reserve Staff Sergeant, as may be remembered.

Private Suarez was named WBA Asia's Boxer of the Month for March 2022. Suarez competed in the 2016 Rio Olympics in Brazil and won gold medals in various boxing events at the Southeast Asian Games in 2009, 2011, 2019, and 2022.

His coach is army reservist 1st Lieutenant Delfin Boholst.

FORTUNES OF WAR FIGHT REPLAYS
December 11, 2022

FORTUNES OF WAR FIGHT REPLAYS

FORTUNES OF WAR FIGHT REPLAYS

All the action from 7 great bouts at The Grand Ho Tram Resort and Casino :

IT'S FIGHT DAY AT THE GRAND HO TRAM  !!
December 10, 2022

IT'S FIGHT DAY AT THE GRAND HO TRAM !!

Main event boys Dinh Hong Quân and Arnel Baconaje ready to tear up the Ho Tram Strip.

Philippines Baconaje has vowed to return home with the IBF Asia title.

We are sure Vietnam's champ has other ideas !

INDONESIA SENDS TYPHOON WARNING !!!
December 10, 2022

INDONESIA SENDS TYPHOON WARNING !!!

Paisal Panjaitan and Defry Palulu send out dire warnings poolside at The Grand Ho Tram Resort and Casino today.

"TONIGHT, I SMASH YOUR BOYS !"

was the echo heard loud and clear at a fight day interview session with Aussie fight caller Ben Mcculloch.

Panjaitan will battle Vietnam fight legend Nguyễn Văn Hải, whilst former WBC belt holder Defry Palulu takes in the Philippines Charly Suarez for the IBF Asia title.

THIS IS GETTING REAL - FOR REAL !
December 10, 2022

THIS IS GETTING REAL - FOR REAL !

Setting up now for tonight's Fortunes of War show at The Grand Ho Tram Resort and Casino in Vietnam.

We start:

5.30  First fight at 6pm (Vietnam)

WATCH IT HERE LIVE !!!!!

CHIPPENDALES HIT HO TRAM !
December 9, 2022

CHIPPENDALES HIT HO TRAM !

Jetro Pabustan, JonJon Estrada and Mark John Yap looking impossibly handsome and ready for Fortunes of War this morning in Ho Tram.

GIRLS - TAKE A TICKET AND WAIT YOUR TURN !

OFFICIAL WEIGHT: THAI HOANG HUY VS JONJON ESTRADA
December 9, 2022

OFFICIAL WEIGHT: THAI HOANG HUY VS JONJON ESTRADA

OFFICIAL WEIGHTS

Thai Hoang Huy  57.2kg      (Vietnam)

JonJon Estrada   56.9kg     (Philippines)

OFFICIAL WEIGHT: LE HOANG HIEP VS JETRO PABUSTAN
December 9, 2022

OFFICIAL WEIGHT: LE HOANG HIEP VS JETRO PABUSTAN

Le Hoang Hiep      53.8kg  (Vietnam)

Jetro Pabustan     55.2kg  (Philippines)

OFFICIAL WEIGHT: PHAN MINH QUAN VS MARK JOHN YAP
December 9, 2022

OFFICIAL WEIGHT: PHAN MINH QUAN VS MARK JOHN YAP

Phan Minh Quân   58.9kg     (Vietnam)

Mark John Yap      59.2kg    (Philippines)

OFFICIAL WEIGHT: NGUYEN VAN HAI VS PAISAL PANJAITAN
December 9, 2022

OFFICIAL WEIGHT: NGUYEN VAN HAI VS PAISAL PANJAITAN

Paisal Panjaitan   61.0kg   (Indonesia)

Nguyễn Văn Hải   61.2kg   (Vietnam)

VIETNAM READY TO RUN RIOT !
December 9, 2022

VIETNAM READY TO RUN RIOT !

Three of the Vietnam killers at tomorrow night's big Fortunes of War show in Ho Tram.

Nguyễn Văn Hải, Dinh Hong Quân and Thai Hoang Huy (pictured) will be joined by Phan Minh Quân and Le Hoàng Hiệp to form a great Vietnam team at today's weigh in and media day.

THE SILENCER MAKES WEIGHT FOR IBF CLASH
December 9, 2022

THE SILENCER MAKES WEIGHT FOR IBF CLASH

Arnel Baconaje   61.2kg  (Philippines)

Vietnam's Dinh Hong Quân weighed in heavy at 62.6kg, so is unable to defend the IBF Asia belt.

The match will still prove to be a significant task for Baconaje, who must defeat Quân if he wants to  be crowned champion.

OFFICIAL WEIGHT: CHARLY SUAREZ VS DEFRY PALULU
December 9, 2022

OFFICIAL WEIGHT: CHARLY SUAREZ VS DEFRY PALULU

Defry Palulu        58.9kg    (Indonesia)

Charly Suarez     58.7kg    (Philippines)

THE GRAND HO TRAM LOVES VIETNAM BOXING
December 9, 2022

THE GRAND HO TRAM LOVES VIETNAM BOXING

CEO of The Grand Ho Tram Resort and Casino, Mr. Walt Power, talks to Vietnam media about the Fortunes of War event to be held tomorrow night at his hotel.

THREE BELTS ON THE LINE AT FORTUNES OF WAR BOXING EVENT IN VUNG TAU
December 8, 2022

THREE BELTS ON THE LINE AT FORTUNES OF WAR BOXING EVENT IN VUNG TAU

*story courtesy Vietnam News

In his 12th pro match, IBF Asia lightweight champion Đinh Hồng Quân will face Arnel Baconaje of the Philippines over 12 rounds. It is his second time defending his belt. Last July, he defeated Jules Victoriano of the Philippines unanimously.

HÀ NỘI — A blockbuster "Fortunes of War" boxing event will bring together Asia's best fighters in 12 bouts, including three title matches, sanctioned by the IBF and WBO on December 10 at The Grand Hồ Tràm Strip, Bà Rịa Vũng Tàu Province.

In his 12th pro match, IBF Asia lightweight champion Đinh Hồng Quân will face Arnel Baconaje of the Philippines over 12 rounds. It is his second time defending his belt. Last July, he defeated Jules Victoriano of the Philippines unanimously.

The rising Vietnamese star does have a size advantage. Quân has recorded nine wins (4KOs), one draw and one loss (KO).

At 24, 'Black Eagle' Quân is younger than his rival and stands at No 189 in the world, 43 places higher than Baconaje.

However, 'The Silencer' Baconaje has bowled over some of the Philippines' biggest and best stars. Of his 15 wins, 11 came by knockout. The 29-year-old has suffered five losses, three by knockout.

Baconaje has thoroughly prepared by training with the famous fighter "Japanese monster" Naoya Inoue.

Quân completed a training camp in South Korea before having an intensive training camp with legendary Manny Pacquiao in the Philippines.

"I feel in way better shape, my camp has been good, and being able to train with a legend like Manny Pacquiao has helped me a lot," said Quân.

"He is a model of hard work to succeed in boxing, as well as an example of rising up in boxing. Professionally, I learn, practise and improve my abilities to prepare well for the upcoming matches. I won't let people down."

Quân said that Pacquiao advised him a lot. In particular, the most memorable is the practice motto "fight hard, complete the exercises and always have faith".

"Everybody will see a far better Đinh Hồng Quân this time, and I already know I will beat Arnel Baconaje. I am excited about it. I am very happy to have the challenge of stopping a top fighter like Baconaje in front of my home country," he said.

The second title match is between IBF Asia super-featherweight Charly Suarez of the Philippines and Indonesian Defry Palulu in a 12-round bout.

Their match was scheduled in March 2020 but was cancelled due to the pandemic.

Suarez is a three-time SEA Games champion who won the 2014 Asian Games silver. He turned pro in 2019 and impressed the community with 13 wins with seven KOs.

Suarez has stayed busy this year as he fought for the WBA Asia title in March and defended it twice in July and October. He also won the Philippines national title in the process.

Palulu is currently No 1 in his country. He places 162 in the world with a record of 25 wins, two draws and two losses. He took the IBO Asia Pacific and WBC Asian Boxing Council super-featherweight belts in 2019.

"The Unseen Hammer" is in career-best shape and has been working on angles and power shots to halt the meteoric rise of Suarez.

"That is our plan. Team Palulu have worked very hard for this, and we will not let this opportunity slip," he said on vsppromotions.com.

"Suarez does not have the power to hurt me, or even hold me off. But I know when I catch him, he will go down. Indonesia will have a new champion on December 10."

The third title match is between South Korean Song Chan Ho and Thai Anusong Thonglueang, who will defend his WBO Oriental Youth super-lightweight belt across 10 rounds.

Song, 19, unbeaten in eight fights, is certainly living up to his "Purge Boy" ring name.

He is fast and has a high work rate, nice footwork, and works some clever angles. He is durable and is developing some power to go with his accurate hands.

Tàu City.

Thonglueang, 18, has already created media attention in Thailand, where he has put together 12 wins (9KOs) with only one loss in extra quick time. He is a dynamic all-action fighter and knows how to be effective inside the ropes.

Other matches with Vietnamese fighters are between Nguyễn Văn Hải vs Paisal Panjaitan of Indonesia in the lightweight class in four rounds; Phạm Minh Quân vs Mark John Yap of the Philippines in the super-featherweight in four rounds; Lê Hoàng Hiệp vs Jetro Pabustan of the Philippines in the super-bantamweight in four rounds and Thái Hoàng Huy vs JonJon Estrada of the Philippines in the featherweight in four rounds.

Fortunes of War is organised by Việt Nam's top boxing units of VSP Promotions and Cocky Buffalo with support from Vietcontent, the leading sports content in Việt Nam. VNS

THREE WISE MONKEYS SPEAK NO EVIL
December 8, 2022

THREE WISE MONKEYS SPEAK NO EVIL

THREE WISE MONKEYS SPEAK NO EVIL

Deeds speak louder than words, and these three killers plan to do their talking in the ring this Saturday night at FORTUNES OF WAR in Ho Tram Vietnam.

Jetro Pabustan, JonJon Estrada and Mark John Yap enjoy a healthy meal and will leave for The Grand Ho Tram later today.

The trio have promised fight fans they will bring all guns loaded and put on a display that fight fans will never forget.

FORTUNES OF WAR

The Grand Ho Tram Resort and Casino

Saturday December 10

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