Junny Salogaol and Charly Suarez look ready to hit the blue water, and they will, but not until after tomorrow's big event on the picturesque Island of Bohol.

Both fighters weighed in at 132 for their bout on Friday evening, with Salogaol looking the bigger of the two.

Junny resumes from  SD loss to Jessie Cris Rosales at super lightweight (140) and Suarez is a touch above his usual fight weight of 130.

Charly Suarez will defend his WBA title in Manila on August 7th, and the sojourn to Bohol is a great opportunity to help prepare for that match. It is expected that Suarez will be facing an unbeaten foreign boxer, with news on that coming soon.

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Boxing fans, don't miss some top class fighters showing their stuff this Friday evening on the beautiful island of Bohol.

Rhonvex Capuloy, Virgel Vitor, Danrick Sumabong and none other than the King's Warrior Charly Suarez will take part in this fantastic provincial offering to boxing lovers.

The appearance of Philippines best boxer Charly Suarez is a huge treat for locals, as it is likely the last opportunity to seem him perform live. His bout will be a prelude to a WBA defense in Manila on August 7th,  which will likely mark the champ's last local appearance for some time.

It is expected that Suarez will fight overseas in October, and again in Vietnam on December 11th, in pursuit of more titles and world rankings.

News on a Suarez opponent for August 7th in Manila is expected to break soon.

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JonJon Estrada working with former WBO world champ Tomoki Kameda today in Osaka.

Kameda is known as "El Mexicanito" The Little Mexican, whilst Estrada has achieved cult status as "the Wolverine "

Based on the ring monikers, you know that their sparring was no place for the faint hearted!

Tomoki Kameda returns to the ring on July 30 against William Encarcion, and will look to add to his impressive resume of 38 wins and 20 knockouts.

The Philippines Estrada is likely to fight in Japan on July 23, carrying a record of 15 wins, 14 by sadistic stoppage!

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Boxers need to keep busy!

Charly Suarez defends his WBA title in Manila on August 7th, but will take part in a  provincial event this Friday to assist in his preparations for that task.

And because Bohol love their boxing!

Some great fighters will compete at the show, including local star Virgel Vitor (16 wins), Danrick Sumabong (11 wins) and Rhonvex Capuloy (7 wins).

This is a great opportunity for Suarez to get some rounds in before his Manila assignment on August 7th.

Expect a WBA title opponent to be named for the King's Warrior in coming days.

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The true to life, modern day action hero himself, THE WOLVERINE,  JonJon Estrada on the plane this morning and heading to Osaka.

Estrada won't be on holiday while he's there, he has the important job of preparing former world champ Tomoki Kameda (38 wins) for his upcoming bout with some torrid sparring sessions.

All we can say is, good luck Kameda, you're gunna need it!

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Annihilation UKC is assembling an all star cast for Sunday August 7th!

We are going for an international flavour and have already secured Michael Pengue (Australia), Linn Sandstrom (Sweden) and the iconic Nguyễn Văn Hải (Vietnam) to come to Manila and mix it up with the Philippines fighters.

The biggest news is that Charly Suarez will defend his WBA belt, and we are very close to terms with a foreign opponent that claims he will halt the world title aspirations of the local star.

We say - bring it on!

This will be a MUST NOT MISS event,  big news breaking soon on the full fight card!

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Nobody does SELF BELIEF better than George "Ferocious" Kambosos.

And nobody disputes the ethereal skills of Devin "the Dream" Haney.

But as Kambosos bluntly puts it

"Haney will be ready for this fight, but I am ready to go to WAR!"

Great pic sums it up at today's media conference, courtesy of:

Vinny Nguyen photography

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VSP young gun Lorenz Ladrada heads to Queensland in July to fight top flight Aussie Dana Coolwell, and what's more, its on a World Title undercard!

Bukidnon's Ladrada has yet to fight this year, but had a successful 2021 with 4 wins from 5 outings. His lone loss was a split decision to the very exciting Gary Tamayo.

Dana Coolwell is one of the best prospects in Australian boxing, and is coming down from 130 to take on Ladrada.

As reported by promoter Tasman Fighters:

#COOLWELL | #LADRADA | #JULY2 | #GCCEC

This Card is Taking on Legendary Status

Fresh off an incredible performance Dana Coolwell immediately heads back to the canvas to face off with Filipino Lorenz Ladrada (11-2-1) July 2nd on the Opetaia v Briedis IBF World Cruiserweight Title undercard - Utterly Unmissable Boxing

Coolwell will be looking to stomp any fire out quickly after a close fight last time he graced the canvas. You’ll want tickets to this amazing card - be quick - tickets are running out FAST.

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Banging times ahead for some of the Elorde crew.

Gretel De Paz heads to Australia in June, then Lorenz Ladrada to Australia, Cris Ganoza and the Wolverine JonJon Estrada to Japan, and Jules Victoriano to Vietnam, all in July.

Ranny Quizo also meets Rodel Suganob in a local derby that same month.

DON'T FORGET we will have a big card for Manila on August 7th, where we are working to get the Philippines best Charly Suarez his first foreign opponent in the professional ranks.

Also very exciting news breaking late last night is the appearance at this show of the promising and unbeaten Jerald Into.

For those who aren't familiar with the name, you are sure to hear a lot more!

This is a boxer who has settled his first  4 fights with dramatic Knockouts !

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Boxing legend Manny Pacquiao has delivered a stunning endorsement of Sydney fighter George Kambosos jnr ahead of his world title defence against American Devin Haney, declaring: “Nobody could have done what George has done.”

Kambosos, 28, will attempt to become the first boxer to hold all four belts in the lightweight division when he fights Haney at Marvel Stadium in Melbourne on June 5.

George Kambosos Jr has pledged to send American boxer Devin Haney home with no spoils from their epic bout

There is mounting speculation that Pacquiao, who did more than 250 rounds of sparring with Kambosos during his career, will be among the 50,000-strong crowd for the fight.

In a rare interview, the 12-time world champion told the Good Weekend Kambosos looked incredibly sharp in preparation and will win world titles for as long as he wants.

“I look at the training videos he has been posting on his various social platforms and I’m amazed at what he’s doing in the gym,” Pacquiao said. “No-one is in better condition. You can tell he wants to keep those belts for as long as possible.

“It’s been a long journey for George, and he has sacrificed a lot to get to the top — I do not see him letting that go. How many world titles can he win? He’s only limited by his imagination and his ambition. So far, George has accomplished everything he has set his mind to.”

The relationship between Pacquiao and Kambosos first blossomed when the little-known fighter from Sylvania was sparring at Freddie Roach’s Wild Card Gym in Los Angeles in early 2017.

Roach thought he would be an ideal sparring partner for Pacquiao for his fight against Brisbane schoolteacher Jeff Horn at Suncorp Stadium; a fight Horn won in a stunning upset.

Kambosos helped Pacquiao prepare for two more world title fights, including training camps in Manila and running the hills around General Santos, where Pacquiao grew up on the street before boxing became his salvation.

“From the beginning I knew, and my team knew, George was a very good fighter,” Pacquiao explained. “That is why I wanted George in all my training camps. It went beyond giving me good work. He made me work. He was a sparring partner in name only. You could sense he had big ambitions in boxing. He wanted to be the best and he treated his sparring sessions with me as part of his education. I never saw the same fighter twice. He was more than a sparring partner. He was a training partner.”

Often, on long road runs, Kambosos and Pacquiao would draw away from the rest of the pack.

“George worked harder than anyone in the camp,” Pacquiao said. “I think that is why we got along so well. He would be right there with me running the hills every morning, doing sit-ups next to me after the run, full workouts in the gym every afternoon. He was always doing the extra work. He never cut corners on himself, and it was that work ethic that showed me he had the drive to do what so few in boxing can, and that is to become a world champion.”

It was that single-mindedness that propelled Kambosos to his own upset victory over Teofimo Lopez in New York last November, a result which delivered him the IBF, WBA and WBO world titles. Haney holds the WBC title.

As Kambosos explains to the Good Weekend on Saturday, he was prepared “to die” in the ring against Lopez given how much was on the line for his family and his career. Instead, the 13-1 underdog won via a split points decision.

"The fight he took to Teofimo Lopez … I do not think anyone else could have done what George did that night,” Pacquiao said. “He showed in the Lopez fight that not only can he give out punishment, but he can also take it, and that comes from working hard every day in training and staying fit in between fights. George has so many strengths, physically and mentally. He is not predictable. He sees the whole ring and uses it to his advantage. He keeps everything together. He is very disciplined.”

Despite holding three world title belts, and the victory over Lopez, Kambosos remains a clear outsider ($2.51) with bookmakers against Haney ($1.56). Kambosos said he was determined to make sure his first title defence in Australia was against a quality opponent.

“I could’ve fought a no-name,” Kambosos said. “Made $3 million to $4 million. Look at me, my first big defence in Australia lasts two rounds. Sorry fans … I can’t do that. I’m the top dog in the division but the underdog in this fight. It’s exactly where I want to be.”

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Arnel Baconaje and JonJon Estrada will head to Japan to punch holes in former WBO world title holder Tomoki Kameda.

The Japanese fighter has been relatively quiet during the pandemic, but resumes on July 30 to take on quality Dominican William Encarcion.

Kameda boasts an impressive 38 and 3 record, and interestingly, his only loss in recent years was to the unbeaten Rey Vargas, the very same Mexican that is soon to face Mark Magsayo!

Opportunities to work with foreign fighters are always great ways to build skills, but one also has to spare a thought for the rugged Kameda. It surely will be no picnic trading leather with the Wolverine and the Silencer.

Double Trouble!

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SEA Games silver medallist and Victory8 World Team member Gretel De Paz will make her return to the ring in Brisbane next month.

De Paz will take on rising Aussie star Taylah Robertson, who is a former esteemed amateur. The clash represents a rise in weight class for the Philippines fighter, but she definitely possesses the heavier hands, and she is likely to give Robertson plenty to contend with.

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The Suarez team spotted earlier today, plotting and planning the year ahead.

Charly Suarez went to 10 and 0 and top seventy in the world, when he recently captured the WBA Asia title in Manila.

The King's Warrior was to defend that title in Dubai this June, only to have the match postponed, in part, due to boxers trying to avoid the Philippines star!

OK plans change!

Suarez team stay busy, so he will have a regular bout in June, and follow that up with a title defense locally or abroad 6 weeks later.

VSP Promotions will stage an iconic event in Vietnam in December,  and plans are already in place to secure Suarez a world rated opponent for the HCMC outdoor show. It is expected that many thousands of people will watch the King's Warrior, and some other pinoy stars, fight at the extravaganza.

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DOMINATION UKC is already underway, with many of Manila's best amateurs doing their thing before the professional card later today.

Ranny Quizo and the Wolverine JonJon Estrada are big fight fans when they aren't in the ring themselves, and arrived early to get a good seat.

If you are in Manila, make sure to get down to the Elorde Flash Grand Ballroom in Paranaque and catch all the action live. It will be a great day.

We will also stream the fights here later today.

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Gary Tamayo ranks as one of the Philippines best prospects, and Danny Tampipi surely is one of the more tricky. Both southpaw, both measure the distance well and know how to land shots.

Gary "the Hawk " Tamayo sits at 6 wins and a loss, and could just as easily be unbeaten.

Boy Tirador aka Freaky Tampipi,  dropped star boxer Pete Apolinar,  and also endured six rounds with the very bad intentioned Arnel Baconaje.  That's great form for this !

Expect Tamayo brilliance mixed with power, and Danny Tampipi out to totally clip the Hawk's wings.  Nice fight!

DOMINATION Ultimate Knockout Challenge

Tomorrow !

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Two of the very best and most experienced fighters in the Philippines will be featuring at Domination UKC tomorrow.

Richard Pumicpic resumes from a short lay off, after an accidental head clash forced his most recent foray to be deemed a "no contest ". The man known as "the Beast "has already notched up an incredible 22 wins, many of those against top class international boxers. Pumicpic, it's also accurate to say, is probably the Philippines most "robbed" fighter on the road!

Edison Berwela has been out of the ring since early 2020, so it's great to see this top performer finally back in action.

Berwela has an excellent record of 18 wins, and his recent defeats were all narrow points losses for international belts. The best of Edison Berwela will be seen perhaps now at featherweight, so both he and Pumicpic will be using tomorrow's lightweight 4 round clash as a stepping stone to their respective divisions.

Expect to see some really skillful work (albeit a little rusty!) from Richard Pumicpic and Edison Berwela in Paranaque City tomorrow. Both boys are main event fighters when at their peak, so it's fantastic to see them doing their thing tomorrow.

DOMINATION Ultimate Knockout Challenge

Elorde Flash Grand Ballroom

Paranaque City, Manila

Saturday May 14th

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

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The Ultimate Knockout Challenge "Domination " is only days away, but when you are making your debut, that can seem an eternity !

Elorde prospect Clarence Breboneria is one of a quality group having their first pro bout this Saturday, when he takes on Dennis Irenio in what should be a cracking 130lb bout. Breboneria is definitely one to keep your eye on, as he has more than held his own sparring far more experienced fighters in his preparation.

In contrast, team mate JL Laurente is a virtual "old hand", having won his first three matches. His most recent appearance resulted in a draw with the vastly improved Jufel Salina, and a repeat of that form will see him very hard to beat this Saturday.

DOMINATION Ultimate Knockout Challenge

Paranaque, Manila

Saturday May 14th

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

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In a great and often see-sawing battle over 8 rounds, Linn Sandstrom gained a majority decision over a gritty Floryvic Montero.

In a match where both girls displayed good touches, it was perhaps the accuracy of Sandstrom that laid the platform for the win.

Philippines Montero looked excellent in patches, and no doubt contended with some ring rust, but showed she will be a vastly improved fighter at her next appearance.

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Philippines Floryvic Montero and Sweden's Linn Sandstrom just made weight for tomorrow night's clash in Newcastle Australia.

Multi discipline fighter Montero was slightly the heavier, but both girls looked in great shape and are sure to create fireworks when the bell goes.

Sandstrom is now based in Australia, and was a recent visitor to Manila in March, where she fought on the undercard of the Charly Suarez v Tomjune Mangubat WBA title event.

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This was a classic match up, held at the iconic Hoan Kiem Lake in the Vietnam capital of Hanoi.

This fight attracted a crowd of 25,000 people, and a television audience of millions.

Expect to see another big Victory8 event make its long awaited return in HCMC later this year.

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Recent Philippines visitor Linn "Sandstorm" Sandstrom returns to the ring in Newcastle, Australia next Wednesday night.

Linn takes on the very versatile pinay Floryvic Montero.

Sandstrom has made no secret of the fact that she is a relative newcomer to boxing, and is playing catch up to learn as much as she can in short time. The Swedish boxer has 4 wins on her resume, and the clash with Philippines Montero, should prove to be a great contest and valuable ring time for both girls.

And to think, Linn Sandstrom started out as a table tennis player !

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The Games and Amusement Board recognized Philippines best boxer Charly Suarez, naming him their " Boxer of the month" in their recently released March ratings.

"Charly Suarez stuns Tomjune Mangubat with a 12 round TKO and bags the WBA Asia Super Featherweight title at the Elorde Sports complex in Paranaque City, March 12th, under VSP Promotions. "

Congratulations to the King's Warrior and wishing you continued success in your exciting career ahead. You work extremely hard to make the impossible look easy, and you put a smile on the faces of Philippines fight fans. Bravo !!

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Philippines young gun Delmar Pellio will arrive in Vietnam tomorrow, two days in advance of Saturday's big boxing event to be held in Ho Tram in the south of Vietnam.

Pellio is set to lock horns with promising Vietnam fighter Dinh Hong Quan in a battle for the IBF Asia Lightweight title. And as the picture neatly shows, this pinoy warrior is primed for battle!

Delmar Pellio enters the contest with 9 wins and one loss.

Dinh Hong Quan owns a strong performance card of his own, winning 7 of his 8 bouts to date.

Delmar Pellio will rise to 135 pounds for his Vietnam assignment, and it will be interesting to see how well he adapts to a less frenetic but heavier punching weight class. Based on his size and fight style, expect the strong pinoy southpaw to really shine as a Lightweight !

That said, expect nothing less than a baptism of fire when pitted against a fiercely proud Vietnamese boxer, they are absolute killers!

Dinh Hong Quan is very much cut from that same cloth, and like Pellio, is a promising young boxer on the rise.

These two fighters have very similar levels of strength, skills and durability, so expect this fight to be non stop action and head to the judges scorecards.

DELMAR PELLIO v DINH HONG QUAN

Saturday April 23rd

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The King's Warrior Charly Suarez at this morning's training session in Manila, and already looking in pristine condition.

Suarez returned to the city last week from his home in Davao, and will now begin work in earnest for his upcoming assignment.

What's coming next for Suarez ?

News breaking soon.

Watch this space!

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Manila super lightweight Argie "Bomba" Toquero is back in action Saturday April 23rd when he takes on Abdurasul Ismoilov for the vacant WBO Oriental title.

The return marks a more than two year absence for the injury plagued southpaw, who's most recent effort was in beating Jimmy Borbon way back in February of 2020. Timing and power are the assets of the strongly built Toquero, who has scored 10 stoppages in his 13 wins.

Uzbekistan's Abdurasul Ismoilov is a formidable opponent, and is when based in Vietnam, he regularly spars at the VSP Gym in HCMC.

Whilst better known at lightweight, Ismoilov is a really technical southpaw, who has the ability to seamlessly shift stance. A winner of 9 of his 10 bouts, and robbed in his losing bout, it's hard not to be impressed with the skills of the Uzbekistan fighter. He is always well balanced, and similar to Toquero, he boasts plenty of firepower.

This is a high quality match up, and we will bring it to you live from the Ho Tram Casino resort on Saturday April 23.

RoyRoy Sumugat and the "Bomba" Toquero looking the goods after a torrid spar in Manila earlier today !

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Top lightweight prospect Delmar Pellio is ready to return to the ring on Saturday April 23 when he ventures to Vietnam. The match against Dinh Hong Quan (7 - 1)

will be held at the Ho Tram Casino, which sits directly in front of the beach, maybe 150km south of HCMC.

Pellio has shown huge potential in his career thus far, and despite being unbeaten in 9 fights, he struggled to get regular and meaningful opponents. He faced a considerable rise in grade last December when he faced the world class Charly Suarez, yet produced an outstanding and courageous effort that won the hearts of fans. The King's Warrior Suarez was quick to praise his young opponent, and enthused that he had a good future in the sport. Similarly, those that have sparred with the southpaw Pellio have found his workrate, timing, strength and boxing brain very hard to beat.

There is no doubt the bout with Suarez was a great learning curve for Delmar Pellio, and he will need all of that knowledge when he takes on Vietnam warrior Dinh Hong Quan.

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This super lightweight prospect trained at the Olivetti Gym started 2022 in great fashion, edging the dangerous Roberto Gonzales in a sequel fight.

The victory pushed the career tally of Rodrigo to 7 wins, with 5 by stoppage, and this young fighter appears to possess plenty of upside.

Expect to see the "Silent Beast " to continue to make big noise in the boxing ring in future assignments.

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Recent Philippines visitor Linn Sandstrom made her pro "exhibition " debut in HCMC in late 2018.

This was very much "swimming with sharks" for Linn, who was matched with Vietnam national champion and SEA Games gold winner Nguyen Thi Tam. When this fight took place, Linn had been learning boxing for only 1.5 years!

Don't let it be said that Linn Sandstrom doesn't love a  decent challenge!

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In 2018, we were guessing they could, but we didn't really know for sure!

So we invited 5 Korean pros to Vietnam to test them out.

4 wins and 3 knockouts later, we got our answer !

Yes, they are pretty damn good!!

This Vietnam killer is Nguyen Van Duong. His Korean opponent already had 5 pro wins.

It was meant to be an exhibition where the pros teach the amateurs.

Who wants to see Duong in Manila this July make a pro debut?

More importantly, who wants to fight him?

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Linn Sandstrom scored a third round stoppage in Costa Rica against Cristel Ruiz.

Despite being significantly outweighed, Sandstrom had the bigger work rate and tge more accurate power shots, to finish her Nicaraguan opponent.

Linn Sandstrom improves to 4 wins, and will be back in action in Australia in May.

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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!

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Linn "the Sandstorm" Sandstrom will be competing for the third fight in a month tomorrow night, when she steps into the ring in the central American country of Costa Rica.

Sandstrom will compete on an all female card, headed by Costa Rican world champ Yokasta Valle.

The Swedish girl who is based in Australia,  is looking to get as much international experience as possible to build her technical base, and has threatened she may even return to fight in the Philippines !

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Linn Sandstrom is learning on the road, and will fight in Costa Rica on the undercard of world champ Yoka Valle's title defense.
"I’m fighting on @yokavalle_oficial undercard in Costa Rica, 25th of March, where she will defend her IBF World Title. It’s an honour to be a part on this ALL FEMALE Boxing Card over here in Costa Rica, in celebration of Womens Month together with some incredible girls on the card. Yoka is like the female version of Canelo, so I’m counting on a sold out venue and unreal atmosphere… I will be fighting a opponent from Nicaragua and this will be my 3rd professional fight in 22 days…" reported Sandstrom earlier today.
Linn has competed in Victory8 in Vietnam, and more recently, fought in Manila at TIGER 2022 UKC on the undercard of Charly Suarez v Tomjune Mangubat.

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Recently crowned WBC world champ Mark Magsayo and MPP boss Sean Gibbons know plenty about boxing. But there's also plenty to learn, and who is their "go to" person when they need answers ?

None other than Mam Cucuy Elorde, who is always happy to help when they need a hand!

Magsayo and Gibbons fly back to the states tomorrow, to begin preparations for the unbeaten Rey Vargas in July.

Vargas is a vastly different proposition to Gary Russell Jr, who is a short southpaw.

The Mexican is a 5ft11 orthodox, and has won all 35 bouts (22 KO).

In spite of the daunting record, this style of opponent should suit Magsayo perfectly.

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What's next for this modern day action hero?

Who will be the next victim when the Wolverine goes beserk ??

Jonjon Estrada 15 WINS 14 KNOCKOUTS

"Nature made me a freak.

Man made me a weapon.

And God made it last too long".

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Recent Philippines invader Linn Sandstrom had her first sparring session in Mexico yesterday. The Aussie based fighter is motivated to fast track her learning there, due to the abundance of great quality female athletes.

Sandstrom is looking to keep busy and fight upon her return to Australia, and says she will keep her options open after that.

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Tomjune Mangubat and his team from Omega Cebu are super confident that they have the boxer and the game plan to bring down the Philippines best Charly Suarez.
The match is scheduled for 12 rounds, and they say the skillful Suarez will wish he was back in the amateurs !
The Mangubat team claim that the King's Warrior is on old legs, and he won't be able to run all night. And if Suarez tries to go toe to toe, he will get hurt by the bigger and very physical Tomjune Mangubat. In fact, they predict that Charly Suarez won't see the final bell!
Them's fighting words!
But one thing for sure, Tomjune Mangubat is one of the hottest prospects in Philippines boxing, and looks destined to develop into a world class fighter.
His clash with Charly Suarez will prove a very significant milestone on that journey.

TIGER 2O22 Ultimate Knockout Challenge Paranaque, Manila
Saturday March 12th
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Ronnie "Jong Jong" Baldonado and Michael "Hot'n Spicy" Dasmarinas have the rounds in the bank, and are super confident to put on blazing displays in Manila next Saturday.

Baldonado is a powerhouse bantam moving up to challenge the unbeaten Carl Jammes Martin for the WBA Asia strap. Whilst being a big admirer of the precocious Wonder Boy, the punching wizard Baldonado puts it bluntly
"He can't beat me, so his winning streak will be over!"
Michael Dasmarinas had an unfortunate no contest at his most recent, when the durable Ernie Saulong received an accidental head gash. The classy Dasmarinas will ensure no repeat of that, when he meets total "pain in the ass "opponent Danny Tampipi, a southpaw renowned as both durable and awkward. Wanna know more?
Read about Baldonado, Dasmarinas, and all your other TIGER 2O22 UKC fighters here:
https://www.vsppromotions.com//promotions/tiger-2022

TIGER 2O22 Ultimate Knockout Challenge Paranaque, Manila
Saturday March 12th
WATCH IT HERE LIVE

Big congrats to former Victory8 and world team members Danilo Creati and Linn Sandstrom on great wins in Brisbane last night.
"Dash" Creati put on a clinic, besting the outstanding Cameron Hammond, an Olympian who had won 18 of 19 pro fights. Creati was untouchable, winning by shutout and dropping his opponent twice during the contest.
Linn Sandstrom showed the benefits of a great camp, and better shot selection, in her victory over Ali Jensen. In an entertaining match, the Swedish born Sandstrom sent her opponent to the floor twice, but plenty of punches were still exchanged till the final bell.
Philippines Joe Noynay had a below par performance, stopped by a beautiful left hook in the second round from a vengeful Liam Wilson. Noynay weighed in 4kg over and his poor showing remains a puzzle.

Vietnam team and Victory8 boxer Thomas "Infamous" Wu finally makes his pro debut in Florida this Friday night.
Thomas Wu was part of a high talent Vietnam team that took on international boxers in Hanoi in late 2019, and he put on a great display, trading punches with Australasian champion Michael Pengue.
22 year old Wu will take on Anthony Curtiss, a veteran with 3 wins on his resume.
Both these fighters are extremely tall for welterweights, with Vietnam atomic blonde Thomas Wu at over 6 feet and no problems on the scales. This debut fight will be over 4 rounds, and based on his performance at Victory8, expect to see INFAMOUS to kick some butt and make some seriously noise !
GO VIETNAM !!

On the last Saturday of each month, VSP Boxing gym will be hosting professional boxing events which will be recognized internationally. There will be 6~8 fights per month and it will be televised on major TV Network.

If you want to start pro boxing career, here is the procedure:

1. Register with your details blow.

2. You will be contacted for Fitness & Rules testing at VSP Boxing Gym. For fitness, you need to show that you can complete 4 rounds of sparring under professional rules.

3. You will be paid VND 500,000 per round. (Example: If you fight 4 rounds, you will be paid VND 2,000,000 regardless of loss or win)

4. You do not require testing if you are a member of National Boxing Team, Army Team, have finished in top 5 position in the latest national boxing championship, or a registered VSP Boxer.

5. Registration is FREE. Testing is also FREE.

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For February 26th fight, note following timeline.

A. You are required to register before 21st of January.

B. You will be contacted by VSP Boxing to choose the timing of the fitness test at VSP Boxing gym.

C. The date of fitness testing is on Monday 24th January at VSP Boxing gym. You will be required to complete 4 rounds of sparring against an opponent chosen by us.

D. Two time slots are available for you to choose for your fitness test. 9:00~11:00 or 15:00~17:00.

E. Coaches of VSP Boxing will go over important rules of professional boxing you need to know. The training course is approximately 1 hour. The training will be provided on January 24th before the fitness test.

F. Final fight card for February 26th event will be published on Feb 3. Those boxers are required to sign an agreement with VSP Boxing for the event participation.

G. You will be required to come to official weigh in at 13:00 (VSP Boxing Gym) on February 25th. You need to also bring your clothing you will wear for inspection.

H. The official event will start at 19:00 on February 26th. You are required to come to VSP Boxing Gym by 18:00 or you will be disqualified automatically.

I. You will be paid AFTER the fight has been completed in cash.

REGISTRATION IS: BOXER REGISTRATION

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WAR DOG PRIMED TO STOP SUAREZ
Outstanding prospect Tomjune Mangubat is primed to give a career best performance on March 5th , when he headlines in Paranaque, Manila at “TIGER 2022” .
Mangubat will be fighting for the WBA Asia bragging rights, and the opposition surely doesn’t get any bigger than boxing royalty himself, the “King’s Warror” Charly Suarez. The Cebu based boxer known as “War Dog” heads to Manila armed with not only an intimidating career resume, but a purple patch of recent and devastating victories.
Tomjune Mangubat grew up in the mountains of Bukidnon, Mindanao - a place that has proven to be an assembly line for producing top fighters. Mangubat was top echelon from the start, winning local and national titles before turning pro at the age of 18. And it was no surprise that he would transition seamlessly to the pro ranks. This kid was big and rangy, had plenty of grit, and was rapidly refining his amateur skills to become a hurtful puncher. War Dog quickly earned a reputation as both technical and dangerous, winning 9 of his first 10 fights with thunderous knockouts. The signs were there from the start that the Omega Boxing Gym prodigy was something special. Significantly, he has showed the ominous signs of bigger things to come, and with every match, he has shown constant improvements in all facets of his performance.
Late in 2019, we were given a valuable insight into the mettle of the rapidly improving Mangubat when he suffered a split decision loss to Korea’s #1 fighter Jong Seon Kang.
The match was quality from the opening bell, underscored by a massive work rate and constant power punching by both fighters. Whilst many consider that Mangubat was “very unlucky” not to get the decision, it is worth noting that his Korean opponent was the very same that recently knocked out top class pinoy Pete Apolinar. War Dog was most definitely the dominant fighter in this epic clash, but rather than dwell on the unfortunate scoring, he has simply gone from strength to strength!
Tomjune Mangubat shapes as another significant road block to Charly Suarez’s world title aspirations. His four wins in 2021 foreshadow the destructive form that he will bring to Manila this March. All four were top opponents, yet all received one sided beat downs - three resulting in brutal knockouts. Only the rugged Ernie Sanchez survived on his feet, but it is fair to say that he was comprehensively bashed in an unanimous win for the War Dog.
Mangubat’s most recent performance, significantly, was also his best thus far. The match was held in October last year, against the highly promising and unbeaten Allan Villanueva. This was a keenly anticipated clash in Cebu, as Villanueva had rightful claims to victory, sporting 11 and 0 (8 KO) credentials. But Mangubat was just brutal from the start, mixing technical prowess with hard core physicality. The Bukidnon boy controlled range from the opening bell, setting the tempo going forward, and also on the back foot. He really befuddled Villanueva with wis variety of high and low punches, but it was his quality body punching that really dismantled his opponent, and the match finished with another clinical stoppage for the War Dog.
In what is without doubt the biggest local derby match of the year, you have the Philippines’ best boxer Charly Suarez, taking on perhaps the Philippines’ most dangerous , young and improving fighter in Tomjune Mangubat. Whilst no one disputes the pedigree of Suarez, there are naysayers that maintain he left his assault on the world rankings a little bit too late.
Will this be pivotal match where Suarez shows he is getting a little “old” ?? If there is anyone who can put that theory to the test on March 5th, it is certainly the War Dog Tomjune Mangubat!

TIGER 2022 ULTIMATE KNOCKOUT CHALLENGE
MANGUBAT v SUAREZ
Paranaque, Manila
Saturday March 5th

Boxing can make a difference!  

Saigonchildren, in partnership with VSP Boxing and WebTheThao, are organizing an iconic “White collar” boxing charity event to be held in HCMC later this year.

Aside from being the most fun social event of the year, we aim to tackle the important task of raising funds to create two schools for the many underprivileged children in Mekong Delta. Their lives have been made even more difficult by COVID19, but this endeavor will guarantee them a brighter future.

If you want to get involved, check out the link here!

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Saigonchildren, in partnership with VSP Boxing and WebTheThao, are organizing an iconic “White collar” boxing charity event to be held in HCMC later this year.

Aside from being the most fun social event of the year, we aim to tackle the important task of raising funds to create two schools for the many underprivileged children in [location]. Their lives have been made even more difficult by COVID19, but this endeavour will guarantee them a brighter future.

The event is open to all professionals working across Vietnam (regardless of gender, nationality, or occupation) This is your chance to inspire the children and the people of Vietnam to push to their limits and better themselves. We invite all of you to come together and challenge yourselves, while making a difference in the lives of many children as their champions. And for sure, have lots of laughs along the way!

All participants will be provided with three months of free training by VSP Boxing Gym. After the training, you will take part in the “White Collar Boxing” charity event, against a suitably matched opponent.

But that’s not all! Don’t be shy! WebTheThao will produce a reality show about you and your journey to becoming a fighter, and your efforts to help raise funds for Saigonchildren. Your story will not only inspire the many children directly aided by these programs, but also the countless others throughout Vietnam who will witness, that by being a “fighter”, anything is possible!

Do you want to get involved? You can make a difference.

1. VSP Charity Ambassador:  Raise fund from individuals or companies you know. All monies go to SaigonChildren Charity and they will get official receipt for tax deductions. Also full report to show where the money was spent.

2. Reality Charity Boxing Show: We need volunteers to help out with the Film production. You join as a film crew and help manage the participants, props, and even filming.

3. Participate in the boxing event itself: VSP will provide you with 3 months of professional boxing training and after that, you will join the Charity boxing event sometime in June~September. The event will be televised live and you get to show the culmination of your training against another participant at your level.

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SaigonChildren Charity

WebTheThao

Call us now at: +84 938999408

Lorenz "Cerberus" Ladrada kicks off his 2022 campaign alongside an all star cast this coming March in Paranaque, Manila.Beware the three headed dog!

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!

The too hard to tame, the very wild and unruly Jino Rodrigo, was left seething after the cancellation of his fight with Jhack "the Fat" Tepora. Rodrigo looked ripped and ready for a war with Tepora, only for the match to be lost on the scales.

The man known as the "Silent Beast" put in a great show when he visited Vietnam in early 2019, and has been keen to trade shots with a Vietnam fighter ever since.

Jino Rodrigo gets his new year's wish come true on March 5th, when he takes on the Hanoi hardman Nguyen Van Hai. The Viet is a legend in his country, and loves to fight. So much so, that he jumped at the opportunity to rise in weight class to tackle the bigger Rodrigo. And he is a Rodrigo fan! After seeing Jino fight in Vietnam, his comments were " Very good! Lots of action! I like!"

Jino Rodrigo looked awesome in recent sparring with Philippines #1 Joe Noynay, and that preparation is now in the bottle for March 5th. True to his name, we won't hear big words from Rodrigo, but you can be sure that the Silent Beast will uncork that bottle for the Vietnam fighter Nguyen Van Hai when he steps into the ring in Manila in 2022!

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Carl Jammes Martin closed the year with a gritty win over champion Mark Anthony Geraldo. It was a contest for the Philippines title, and regarded as the first significant step up for the Wonder Boy.
He passed the test with flying colours!!.
Geraldo applied non stop pressure throughout their epic match, and it was a mature performace by Martin to keep a cool head. Ultimately, it was the accuracy and crispness of the counter punch that swayed the judges in favour of Wonder Boy, and it proved to be a top quality title bout.
What's next for the boxing prodigy Carl Jammes Martin?
Stay tuned, but be ready for some big news coming this March 5th !

Arnel Baconaje "The Silencer" is set to return March 2022 in a more uncompromising, brutal form, than ever before !
Baconaje enjoyed a breakout year, with three impressive wins over Jay Quidlat, Ivor Lastrilla and Danny Tampipi. He then ventured to Russia, taking a loss to the unbeaten Ivan Kozlovsky, for the WBC Asia title. The match proved to be more of a "hands full" experience for Arnel, as it was contested at two full divisions above his normal weight class.
Arnel Baconaje ranks as one of the Philippines most classy boxers, but he also boasts plenty in the power department. The fighter from Iloilo has racked up 11 knockouts in his 14 wins, and he is looking to continue on that rampaging path!
A real exponent of working high and low, Baconaje knows full well how to break down an opponent.
And when he lands the telling shots, well, as this aptly monikered boxer demonstrates, the SILENCE IS DEAFENING!

Joseph Parker 30-2 (21 KO's) wins a 12 round war against Derek Chisora 32-12 (23 KO's). The judges scored it 114-112, 115-111 and 115-110 all in favour of Parker.