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Elorde Sports Complex Parañaque Manila

Monday January 30th

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1/19/2023

MARK JOHN YAP IS BACK IN TOWN

Top class international campaigner Mark John Yap  has arrived in Manila, and his first stop, after Jollibee, was to meet up with old friends at Elorde Gym in Parañaque.

Yap was joined by sharpshooters Ronnie Baldonado and Jetro Pabustan in a gym session yesterday afternoon.

The three bisaya talking bad boys will be starring at UKC REVOLUTION 2023 at the end if this month.

UKC REVOLUTION 2023

Elorde Sports Complex Parañaque Manila

Monday January 30th

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1/18/2023

CHARLY SUAREZ FIGHT ANNOUNCEMENT

CHARLY SUAREZ FIGHT ANNOUNCEMENT

Watch this space - big news breaking later today.

This is HUGE !!!!!!!

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1/18/2023

CLAUDEVAN SESE ANSWERS THE CALL

Exciting news is that of the very late inclusion of super bantam prospect Claudevan Sese.

The fighter dubbed Mr. Heart Throb was called in to replace the classy Giovanni Escaner, who unfortunately withdrew with injury.

Despite the very short time to prepare, Claudevan was quick to seize the opportunity, and will face Batangas pug Rodel Sunquit.

Sese was one of a team of five Philippines fighters  that made waves in Vietnam in late 2019 before the pandemic struck. That squad included Charly Suarez, Jenel Lausa, Virgel Vitor and Gretel De Paz, and Claudevan Sese was responsible for putting on one of the most exciting performances of the night. This promotional footage was taken just days prior to his Vietnam bout.

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1/18/2023

"WE ARE COMING TO HUNT AND KILL !"

The closest thing Manila has to a modern day super hero is right now on a blood lust, and he is counting the days for his ring return at UKC REVOLUTION 2023 at the end of this month.

The Wolverine is back, and is already in what appears to be menacing shape, all set to face a previous and very determined foe - Pablito Canada.

Canada pulled off an outstanding knockout performance last start against the unbeaten Michael Casama, and is confident about repeating the dose with JonJon Estrada. The tall and rangy fighter considered himself unlucky when he previously tackled the Wolverine, and has been desperate to make amends ever since.

JonJon Estrada remains unimpressed by the rejuvenated Pablito Canada.

"I have trained hard to make it a great fight, and I will be doing my very best to win."

It could be argued that Canada was the victim of the wrong game plan when these two featherweights met previously.

In what was likely the "fight of the year", Pablito Canada decided to go toe to toe rather than box with the shorter Estrada. This proved to be his undoing, despite the fact that he undoubtedly has power, as he emphasized with the Casama stoppage.

So are we likely to see another  trench warfare between Estrada and Canada ?

"I will come forward because that is my style. I love to bang, and if Pablito wants to also, it's perfect with me !

I promise to make the match exciting for the fans, and I love to make the big knockouts. Everyone will see the Wolverine in the ring very soon. I'm ready to hunt and kill!" offered the quietly spoken, but brooding JonJon Estrada.

Hard to imagine this one going the distance - Pablito Canada and JonJon Estrada are both predicting KNOCKOUT.

Don't miss this one, its possibly the bout of the day.

UKC REVOLUTION 2023

Elorde Sports Complex Parañaque Manila

Monday January 30th

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1/16/2023

ANOTHER YEAR - ANOTHER JOURNEY

Was it ever in doubt ?  

YAP IS BACK !

Mark John Yap makes his eagerly awaited ring return at UKC REVOLUTION 2023 against former Manny Pacquiao sparring partner Leonardo Doronio.

Yap has the reputation as one of the Philippines' best internationally performed boxers of recent years, thus earning him The Journey Man tag, and he will be looking to embark his 2023 trip with a great performance at home.

The former bantamweight star has only recently made the super featherweight division his new home, yet will challenge Doronio at Lightweight, such is the difficulty in getting the Mindanao product decent competition in a season opener.

Mark John Yap produced a classy performance against Charly Suarez for the WBA Asia title, and endorsed that effort with an impressive win over Papua New Guinea's best Junior Kauko Raka.

Yap then ventured to Vietnam to compete at Fortunes of War, and looked good in a fast paced short format exhibition event.

Leonardo Doronio is a very experienced boxer, who will hold the advantage of being the slightly larger man. He posted good wins over Bryan Macamay and Jimmy Borbon, before a points loss to outstanding pinoy Arnel Baconaje.  He will prove to be a great measure of where Mark John Yap is early in his 2023 adventure.

But the word is out - Yap is back !  

January 30th marks the start of a new journey.

UKC REVOLUTION 2023

Elorde Sports Centre Parañaque Manila

Monday January 30th

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1/16/2023

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1/13/2023

PABLITO CANADA REPEAT OR REVENGE ???

The last time JonJon Estrada met Pablito Canada,  the short and violent exchange laid claims to being the most exciting fight of the year.

The Wolverine was at his bombastic best, dropping the rugged Canada three times in the opening round. Pablito did an amazing job to survive to the bell !

Round two started in similar fashion, with a beserk Wolverine trying to put his taller opponent to the sword. But then the tide turned.

Pablito Canada landed a killer shot wobbling Estrada, and in the blink of the eye, he had the aggressor wearing wobbly boots. Canada looked like stealing a victory from the jaws of defeat.

But then !

Estrada lands a supernatural body shot out of desperation, putting Canada down, and ending the seesawing exchange.

Canada was philosophical after the match, knowing how close he was to victory, and expressed his wish to do it all over one more time. He was sure if he had changed his tactics, the result could have been very different.

Pablito Canada recently ventured to Mindanao to take on the outstanding and unbeaten 8 and 0 Michael Casama. Redemption ? You bet !

The vengeful Canada knocked out his opponent in the 6th round, and immediately turned his attention to Manila.

"I want JonJon Estrada!"

Well Pablito,  you have got your wish !

Expect Estrada v Canada #2  to be an epic!

UKC REVOLUTION 2023

Elorde Sports Centre Parañaque Manila

Monday January 30th

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1/12/2023

WHEN YOUNG STARS COLLIDE

Plenty of good young prospects will be on show at REVOLUTION this month, and if you are looking for great fight action, you need go no further than Laurejas v Gajana.

These two unbeaten Lightweights had impressive starts to their careers last year, and are looking to carry on the good work on January 30th.

Donald Laurejas was a quality amateur before going pro late last year, scoring two tradesman like wins.

This 20 year old orthodox boxer is tall, and at 5 feet 10, he is learning to apply his range more effectively. The Elorde product with the ring name "Tough Guy" showed good patience in his first two wins, and based on the quality of his training partners, it's likely that Laurejas will show big improvement in his upcoming clash.

Jonathan Gajana at only 19 years of age still has the training wheels on, but has a ton of ability.

The Manila based orthodox debuted with a very stop start win against Eric Tolosa, but returned to the ring in August looking a different fighter. It was a much more dominant display from the opening bell, chopping up debutant Iresh Alejandre in the first round. It was only a glimpse of the boy known as Tan-Tan, but wow, he did look good !

Plenty of debate on who takes this one, as both these Lightweights have so much upside, and it will really be interesting to see if Gajana can storm the defensive fortress of Laurejas.

UKC 2023 REVOLUTION

Elorde Sports Centre Parañaque Manila

Monday January 30th

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1/12/2023

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.

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Elorde Sports Centre Parañaque Manila

Monday January 30th

GREAT FIGHT.

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1/12/2023

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

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1/12/2023

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

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1/6/2023

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.

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1/5/2023

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!!!”

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Sunday January 30th

Elorde Sports Complex Parañaque Manila

Full fight card coming soon.

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1/5/2023

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

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1/3/2023

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.

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1/2/2023

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.

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1/2/2023

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.

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December 17, 2023

WBO IN KOREA

Nhà vô địch IBA thế giới Trần Văn Thảo và lão tướng Nguyễn Văn Hải du đấu tại Hàn Quốc

Ba võ sĩ Trần Văn Thảo, Nguyễn Văn Hải và Đinh Hồng Quân sẽ cùng nhau tranh tài trước các đối thủ nước ngoài tại sự kiện quyền anh chuyên nghiệp diễn ra ở Incheon, Hàn Quốc.
Cụ thể, sự kiện mà ba võ sĩ Việt Nam sẽ tham gia tranh tài là sự kiện do Cocky Buffalo tổ chức với tâm điểm là ba trận đấu tranh đai và bảo vệ đai vô địch.
Cuộc đối đầu chính của sự kiện là trận bảo vệ đai vô địch WBO Global hạng cân Minimumweight của nhà vô địch người Trung Quốc Dianxing Zhu (11-1, 10 KOs) trước đại diện đến từ Philippines Richard Garde (8-1, 7 KOs). Trước đó, tại sự kiện quyền Anh WBO Global Title Match diễn ra ở Bà Rịa Vũng Tàu tháng 11 vừa qua, nhà vô địch người Trung Quốc đã bảo vệ thành chiếc đai vô địch của mình khi đánh bại võ sĩ thách đấu từ Thái Lan Sanchai Yotboon.
Hai trận đấu tâm điểm khác của sự kiện là các cuộc so tài cho chiếc đai vô địch WBO Oriental giữa Olimjon Nazarov (28-5, 15 KOs) vs. Wulan Tuoleazi (15-5-2, 7 KOs) ở hạng cân Flyweight và Takahiro Tai (4-1, 4 KOs) vs. Lap Cheong Cheong (10-0, 4 KOs) ở hạng cân Super Flyweight.
Đặc biệt, sự kiện quyền anh chuyên nghiệp diễn ra tại Incheon, Hàn Quốc lần này thu hút được sự quan tâm lớn của người hâm mộ đến từ Việt Nam bởi sự tham gia của các võ sĩ Nguyễn Văn Hải, Trần Văn Thảo và Đinh Hồng Quân.

Lão tướng Nguyễn Văn Hải đang có một năm hoạt động tích cực khi liên tiếp tham gia các sự kiện quyền anh lớn nhỏ cả trong nước lẫn quốc tế. Lần gần nhất thượng đài tại sự kiện boxing quốc tế WBO Global Prelude, lão tướng của Việt Nam chỉ mất chưa tới 12 giây để hạ gục võ sĩ người Bangladesh Abdul Motalib.
Mặt khác, nhà vô địch IBA thế giới Trần Văn Thảo cũng không hề kém cạnh người đàn anh khi đã có một năm 2023 thành công. Trần Văn Thảo đã đánh bại võ sĩ người Mexico giàu kinh nghiệm Kenbun Torres trong lần tái xuất ở sự kiện quyền Anh WBO Global Title Match để nâng thành tích chuyên nghiệp của mình lên con số 16-1 ấn tượng. 

#cockybuffalo #vietnamboxingorganization #vsppromotions #webthethao #vspboxing #quickom #boxingvietnam
Elorde boxers
December 17, 2023

VSP PRO 11 - COMING UP THIS SATURDAY

Do not miss the last show of the year -  we have 10 great fights lined up, so arrive early (5.30pm) and catch all the action and drama as it unfolds. 
And as usual, we have lots of debutants and future stars in this week's fight card.

Many familiar faces from the Saigon boxing scene were at VSP Gym yesterday for some light sparring, and to ensure they are WAR READY  ! 
Tran Tan Quang Dao, Thai Hoang Huy, Lee Juyeong and Le Nguyen Hoang Long all looked in great shape - with Dao and Long both competing at the VSP PRO 11 event this Saturday night.

VSP PRO 11 - Professional Boxing event
Saturday night December 23rd  Starts 5.30pm
VSP Gym  5th Floor  147 Đ. Nguyễn Du, Phường Bến Thành, Quận 1, Thành phố Hồ Chí Minh 

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Elorde boxers
December 16, 2023

THE WOLVERINE IS GUNNING FOR DISASTER

 This is set to be THE fight of the day - JonJon "the Wolverine" Estrada going toe to toe with the man aptly named "Disaster" - Jhon Gemino.
Gemino certainly ranks as one of the most fearless and offensive pinoy fighters of recent years, and this rambunctious pugilist has enhanced a reputation of taking on all comers. 
But Estrada has enhanced a cult like status of his own - his stalking, predatory stance combined with almost neanderthal like brush strokes - but when he hits, they stay hit ! 
And it's because of this penchant for violence and emphatic finishes that the Wolverine will always be compelling viewing - 17 wins, and yet the judges were only required 3 times. 
Gemino certainly has the boxing pedigree in this contest, and has plenty of pop to keep Estrada on notice. 
And he only needs to hold the Wolverine on a tight leash for 6 rounds.

But those 6 rounds will seem like an ETERNITY!
Great fight !

UNSTOPPABLE Ultimate Knockout Challenge Flash Grand Ballroom Elorde Sports Centre Parañaque Manila 
Monday December 18th 
Everyone welcome. 

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Elorde boxers
December 16, 2023

ESTRADA AND YAP ARE UNSTOPPABLE

UNSTOPPABLE Ultimate Knockout Challenge coming this Monday in Parañaque Manila, live from the Flash Grand Ballroom at the Elorde Sports Centre. 

The fight list could very well be the best this year, and certainly a great way to finish it :

Esneth Domingo VS 
Michael Bravo 

Carl Jammes Martin VS 
Chaiwat Buatkrathok 

Jon Jon Estrada VS 
Jhon Gemino 

Presco Carcosia VS 
Alvin Medura 

Mike Plania VS 
Daniel Nicolas 

Arnel Baconaje VS 
JR Magboo 

Mark John Yap VS 
Monico Laurente 

Enrique Magsalin VS 
Vergilio Silvano 

Gabriel Santisima VS 
Arjhay Recto 

Melvin Manangquil VS 
Royder Lloyd Borbon 

Christian Gagarin VS 
Zillo Duyogan 

David Santisima VS 
Gabriel Bajada 

Kiyoto Narukami VS 
Christian Tiburon 

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Elorde boxers
December 15, 2023

GENESIS SERVANIA HITS KOREA JAN 13TH

Paradise City Casino will stage it's first ever international boxing event this January - and they don't do things by half measures.
The new Casino hotel based in Incheon is working with Cocky Buffalo to bring the best in Asia to their inaugural event, and with a host of countries represented, the Philippines has two very interesting inclusions.
Richard Garde steps up in class to take on China's minimumweight star Dianxing Zhu, and despite his relative inexperience, he boasts an 8-1 7KO record that gives him a puncher's chance. This bout will be the main event, and his match against the rugged Zhu will be for the WBO Global belt.
But even more compelling is the return of Genesis Servania, who when at his best, is simply world class !
His war with unbeaten Mexican Oscar Valdez is testament to the fact, and his record of 34-4 echoes that he has layers of experience. 
Servania resumed recently in an exhibition bout in Vietnam, but aside from looking "heavy" at 65kg, he looked in beautiful touch. The Bacolod star dropped his Indonesian rival in the second round, doing so with a mixture of well placed body rips finishing with shots to the head.
Genesis Servania will drop to Lightweight 61kg for his Korean bout, and he is matched with Vietnam legend Nguyễn Văn Hải. This bout is expected to be a really true test of where the Philippines boxer sits in his comeback journey. 
More news in this fight and event coming soon.

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December 13, 2023

AND YOU COULDN'T EVEN HEAR A PIN DROP

That is the sound of silence !
Equal parts stealthy and lethal, one of the Philippines' best fight technicians Arnel "the Silencer" Baconaje returns to the ring this coming Monday. 
Baconaje is part of a top notch UNSTOPPABLE fight card to be held at the Elorde Sports Centre in Parañaque Manila. 
And expect the champ to be in sparkling and devastating form - he has just recently returned from fight camp in Baguio where he helped prepare Marlon Tapales for his impending clash with "the Monster" Naoya Inoue. 
Arnel Baconaje "The Silencer" will take on 18 fight winner JR Magboo, amongst a KILLER line up that includes "Wonder Boy" Carl Jammes Martin, "Magic Mike" Plania, "the Wolverine" JonJon Estrada, Jhon Gemino, Esneth Domingo, Michael Bravo, Presco Carcosia and "the Journey Man" Mark John SNAP SNAP Yap - just to name a few.
This is the biggest boxing show in Manila this year, and a great way for fight fans to celebrate 2023, so if you're local, make sure you come and see some of these stars perform live.
Everyone is welcome. 

UNSTOPPABLE Ultimate Knockout Challenge 
Flash Grand Ballroom Elorde Sports Centre Parañaque Manila 
Monday December 18th
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December 13, 2023

MARK JOHN YAP READY TO GO SNAP SNAP

Vietnam and VSP visitor from the Philippines Mark John Yap is set to finish 2023 the way it started - with a BANG !
Yap defeated the tough Leonardo Doronio by knockout in January, then took time out for the birth of his first child Yuri. 
Despite putting on some weight, Yap came to Vietnam and performed an exhibition against national team boxer Nguyễn Hà Minh, and though looking rusty, he dropped his classy opponent multiple times in the final round for an impressive win. 
Vietnam hosted Mark John Yap once more in July, when he headed to Ho Tram and bested Hasan Sikdar  - once more by knockout. 
The VSP sponsored boxer returns to the ring next Monday on a mammoth card to be held at the Elorde Sports Centre in Parañaque Manila.  And looking at the shape he is in, another knockout would certainly not surprise. 
Mark John Yap ranks with Charly Suarez as amongst the very best foreign boxers to ever come to Vietnam, and we really hope to see him here again in 2024.
Elorde boxers
December 10, 2023

VSP PRO BOXERS GAIN "RECOGNITION"

Lots of great bouts and individual performances at VSP PRO this year, and it's fantastic to see local businesses acknowledging all the hard work that our fighters put in.
Thai Hoang Huy has been one of the most prolific boxers on the circuit, competing in 6 bouts for a 4 win and 2 loss record. His most recent bout was at The Grand Ho Tram where he got to battle Botswana #1 - a huge achievement considering Huy has only been boxing for a year.
This week the popular nightspot Palazzo (located in the Sheraton hotel) acknowledged Thai Hoang Huy and their ongoing support. 
Congratulations to Palazzo and boxer Thai Hoang Huy.
Elorde boxers
December 10, 2023

NEW FACES AND FAMILIAR FACES DECEMBER 23

VSP PR0 11 is just around the corner and promises to unearth some future stars once again.
But amongst the host of new faces, December 23 will see the return of some of the more regular and better known VSP PRO competitors. 
Tran Tan Quang Dao is arguably the most improved boxer this year, and will return to the ring for VSP PRO 11.
Despite losing his first two bouts against top opposition, the Hanoi fighter regrouped, and quickly responded with two tradesman-like wins on the bounce. Dao produced the best boxing performance of the night in his most recent victory in August, working off a beautiful jab and landing nice combinations on the inside.
Tran Tan Quang Dao has proved a super popular fixture at VSP PRO this year, and we look forward to seeing more of this guy on December 23.
Fight card information coming soon.

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Elorde boxers
December 9, 2023

HANOI "HITMAN" IN KOREA "MEGA FIGHT"

Vietnam's #1 boxer Nguyễn Văn Hải has shot up the rankings since going pro, so fast in fact, that he has been offered a fight in Korea next month against a world class opponent. 
A multiple national champion in the amateurs, Nguyễn Văn Hải has won 5 of 6 since going pro - and has been extremely impressive since doing so.
The lone blemish for the VSP boxer was a loss to star Philippines lightweight Jerald Into, an unbeaten 9-0 southpaw who Hải faced after more than two years out of the ring. 
Nguyễn Văn Hải caused a media sensation at his most recent performance, knocking out an unbeaten foreign boxer with his very first punch. Bangladesh boxer Abdul Mottalib was the victim of an overhand right, and suffered his first loss in 9 fights at the hands of the ruthless Vietnam champion. 
The "Hanoi Hitman" will star for Vietnam 🇻🇳 at a huge international event to be held at the Paradise City Casino on January 13th, with news on his opponent and fight card coming soon. 
Nguyễn Văn Hải will be in Ho Chi Minh City on December 23rd, where he will perform a 6 round exhibition at VSP PRO in preparation for the big match in Korea.
More updates coming soon.

#vspgym #vietnamboxingorganization #vspboxing #quickom #VSPPromotions #vbo #Webthethao #vsppro
Elorde boxers
December 9, 2023

SATURDAY SPARRING DECEMBER 9TH

Some pics of the boys that turned up early for today's friendly sparring. 
Well done boys, also the ones that dropped in later - yes, practice makes perfect !
Don't forget  - every Saturday morning 10.30am.
All levels are welcome, and it's free to come and play  !
Elorde boxers
December 8, 2023

WHO IS COMING SPARRING TOMORROW ??

Every Saturday morning we have open sparring at VSP Gym. 
All levels are welcome and it's free to join.
We start at 10.30am so come a bit early and stretch and warm-up. 

#vspboxing #vspsparring #boxingvietnam #saigonboxing
Elorde boxers
December 8, 2023

THIS IS A TICKING TIME BOMB !!

Two of the Philippines' most dynamic, dangerous and deadly !!
And both in the ring at the same time !!

JonJon "the Wolverine" Estrada with 14 knockouts meets "the Disaster"Jhon Gemino, who is no slouch when it comes to power either - he has bagged 13 bodies of his own !
BANG BANG - one of these guys will be going down - FOR SURE.

Elorde Sports Centre Parañaque Manila 
Sunday December 18
Elorde boxers
December 7, 2023

VIETNAM TRIO MAKING WAVES IN TAIWAN

There is little doubt that Vietnam have made significant progress in the professional fight sport in recent times - both in the sign up of new boxers, and also, the vastly elevated standards of referees and judges. This is in no small part attributed to the existence of Vietnam Boxing Organization, who now enable pro bouts to be properly regulated and internationally accredited.
Testament to the hard work of all, 3 🇻🇳 Viets will be rewarded with a trip to Taiwan on December 16th to take part in an event there.
16 year old prospect Dinh Minh Tuan and Cocky Buffalo's Pham Huu Thuong will compete in 4 round bouts, and both have excellent chances, being recent winners at VSP PRO. 

Nguyen Nhu Duong (VBO Official) has been an impressive performer this year in the role of officiating bouts, and will create some history by lending his skills to the Taiwan event.
The inclusion of the Vietnam 🇻🇳 boxers was made possible by VSP Promotions, who are looking forward to providing lots of international opportunities to local performers in 2024.
The Taiwan show will be supervised by PBC, in collaboration with the Vietnam Boxing Organization. 

#vspgym #vietnamboxingorganization #vspboxing #quickom #VSPPromotions #vbo
Elorde boxers
December 5, 2023

FUTURE STARS SIGN THE HONOUR ROLE

VSP PRO 10 boxers being part of history and putting ink on their fight posters.

Who knows who will be the next Vietnam champion  - maybe he is in this photo even !

Don't forget - next event is Saturday December 23rd and it will be the biggest show of the year, si don't miss it!

And if you want to fight in 2024 - we want to hear from you. Just click the link below :


#vietnamboxingorganization #vspboxing #Webthethao #vsppro #quickom #boxingvietnam #VSPPromotions #vbo

Elorde boxers
December 5, 2023

NGUYỄN VĂN HẢI WARM UP BOUT DECEMBER 23

The "Hanoi Hitman" will return to VSP PRO this month, in advance of a major fight scheduled for Korea on January 13th. 
Nguyễn Văn Hải is currently ranked pound for pound #1 in Vietnam, and it is expected that he will take on a world ranked opponent at the Paradise City Hotel and Casino in Incheon next month.
It is always a treat to see this Vietnam legend fight live, and it's a major coup for VSP PRO 11 to host an exhibition bout for the Hitman Hải on Saturday December 23rd. 
And for those who have not been lucky enough to have experienced it before - a word of advice.
Do not miss your chance to see this Vietnam champion in the flesh !

#vietnamboxingorganization #vspboxing #Webthethao #vsppro #quickom #boxingvietnam #VSPPromotions #vbo
Elorde boxers
December 4, 2023

VSP PRO 11

Don't miss the final show of the year !
Special appearance by Nguyễn Văn Hải in an exhibition bout.
Elorde boxers
December 3, 2023

BOTSWANA BOXER TO RETURN TO HCMC

VSP PRO 11 is set to be the biggest and best of the year !
There are soooo many talented boxers that were itching to fight, so expect to see a huge card on December 23 (at this stage, we have at least 12 fights !)
And of special interest to boxing fans will be the return to Vietnam of Moabi Ngaka (pictured) - a recent winner at the Ho Tram RUMBLE in Vung Tau. 
Moabi is a former youth champ in his native Botswana, and it's likely that he will perform a 6 round spar with Vietnam legend Nguyễn Văn Hải (who is a heavier weight class boxer)
Both fighters will use the VSP PRO show as a much needed "hit out" before heading to Korea for big fights at Paradise City on January 13th.

More news on the VSP PRO 11 fight card coming soon. 

#vietnamboxingorganization #vspboxing #Webthethao #vsppro #quickom #boxingvietnam #VSPPromotions #vbo
Elorde boxers
December 2, 2023

SATURDAY SPARRING AT VSP GYM

Lots of good work today.
Don't forget - we spar every Saturday at 10.30am
All levels welcome - and free to come play !
Elorde boxers
December 1, 2023

NGUYỄN VĂN HẢI IS TOP OF THE CHARTS !

It's no secret that Vietnam has plenty of boxing talent, and the industry's record keeper BoxRec has a unique algorithm that ranks boxers overall and in their respective weight classes.
BoxRec also compute a pound for pound list, and whilst these always open for intetesting debate, here is their latest compilation for Vietnam. 
And there are some great names in that list - most especially Nguyễn Văn Hải, the King Truong Dinh Hoang and Vietnam's best known pro "Trigger" Tran Van Thao.
Congratulations to all of the Vietnam boxers that have worked so hard to make it onto the professional stage, and to BoxRec for publishing their achievements. 
Vietnam 🇻🇳 now has more than 100 accredited professional boxers - AND GROWING !!!!!
Elorde boxers
December 1, 2023

LIVE IT! VSP PRO 11 - SATURDAY DECEMBER 23

Remember, we all get hit!  Now get up!
Elorde boxers
December 1, 2023

NGAKA: "I WANNA COME BACK TO VIETNAM!"

VSP PRO 11 will have INTERNATIONAL flavour !

Botswana boxer Moabi Ngaka made history recently as the first African to fight in Vietnam. 
And the boy revered as "the Eagle" had such a great time Ho Chi Minh City, that he says he wants to come back - ASAP !

"I really enjoyed the opportunity to get back into the ring again, and the Ho Tram show was like nothing I had previously experienced. And being the first African boxer, it made it very exciting. But the most memorable for me and my coach Simba was how friendly the Vietnam people are, and how much love they showed us. It will stay with me for my whole life".
"I heard that VSP are doing a show on December 23rd - and I want in ! 
I will be fighting in Korea in January, so it will be perfect preparation for me. I know Vietnam has some killers, so I like that vibe too - the Eagle is willing to fight anyone !!"
Moabi Ngaka is a confirmed starter for VSP PRO 11 on December 23rd, as is popular local boxer Thai Hoang Huy (pictured) who was the recent opponent of the Eagle at The Grand Ho Tram. 

Updates on VSP PRO 11 coming soon. 

#vietnamboxingorganization #vspboxing #Webthethao #vsppro #quickom #boxingvietnam #VSPPromotions #vbo
Elorde boxers
November 29, 2023

GANOZA READY TO FIGHT FIRE WITH FIRE 🔥

It's almost GO TIME for another great Dragon Fire show in Perth, and main event boxers Alex Winwood and Cris Ganoza looked pumped and ready at today's weigh-in. 
Star Aussie Alex Winwood checked in at 48.35 kg, whilst Ganoza tipped the scales at 47.75kg.
This is the first time in Australia for the Philippines boxer Cris Ganoza, and the veteran of 20 wins was certainly not daunted by his impending task judging by the face off.
Alex Winwood is a prodigious young talent, but his lack of pro experience will be put to the test in tomorrow night's huge bout. 
The match is expected to be very offensive, and the pinoy Ganoza has promised to return any favours with interest !
Young dragons are ready to breathe fire 🔥 !!
Elorde boxers
November 28, 2023

ELORDE STAR IN THE LAND DOWN UNDER

Big things coming this Friday night in Perth Australia, when Cris Ganoza takes on hot Aussie prospect Alex Winwood.
Despite a career record of 20 wins, the southpaw Ganoza is ranked #74 in the world, whilst Winwood with only 3 wins, is ranked #11.
Be in no doubt, Alex Winwood has huge potential, and is being fast tracked towards a world title. 
But the Philippines' Cris Ganoza is definitely no speed hump, and he represents easily the toughest test in the Aussie boxer's short professional career.
Elorde boxers
November 28, 2023

UKC IS 🔥 HOTTING UP FOR DECEMBER

Last show of the year - check this out for a RED HOT line up !
The return of the WONDER BOY Carl Janmes Martin. 
And some serious firepower here - Jhon Gemino, Magic Mike Plania, the Wolverine JonJon Estrada Arnel "the Silencer" Baconaje, Presco Carcosia, JR Magboo and the Journey Man himself - one of the greats of Philippines boxing - Mark John "Snap Snap" Yap !!
It doesn't get any better !!
Elorde boxers
November 16, 2023

VIETNAM 🇻🇳 WELCOMES BOTSWANA 🇧🇼

Botswana boxer Moabi Ngaka arrived in Saigon late last night, yet was up early this morning and hard at work at VSP Boxing Gym. 
Ngaka makes headlines as the first Botswana fighter to venture to Vietnam, when he appears at a big international event to be held in Vũng Tàu this Saturday night.
The Botswana boxer, known as the Eagle, will compete against local Vietnam talent Thai Hoang Huy over 6 rounds.
The event has been put together by top local promoter Mr. Sang Bum Kim of Cocky Buffalo Promotions, and will take place at the prestigious Grand Ho Tram Resort and Casino. 
Moabi Ngaka is pictured this morning at VSP Gym with trainer and former national team boxer Thabang Motsewabeng.
Vietnam 🇻🇳 welcomes boxing friends and visitors from many countries, and wishes Botswana 🇧🇼 a great performance this Saturday night.
Elorde boxers
November 27, 2023

"TRIGGER" THAO GETS A MEXICAN GUN FIGHT

When you're talking boxing, you're talking tough and Mexican in the same breath !

So Vietnam's Tran Van Thao aka "the Trigger", despite a ring absence of more than a year, wasn't looking for anything easy when he chose Mexican Kenbun Torres as his opponent.

As you can see, both boys were SHREDDED and turned up in DEMON shape at the weigh-in, and this fight lived up to all the hype.

Great job boys !

Tran Van Thao will be back in the ring in January, on a huge card that will include Genesis Servania and another top

🇵🇭

Philippines boxer (soon to be announced) at the Paradise City in Incheon Korea.

Vietnam

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will like have another representative in the form of the "Hanoi Hitman" Nguyễn Văn Hải, and also a recent visitor from Botswana

🇧🇼

Moabi Ngaka is rumoured for possible inclusion.

Watch the full fight here : https://youtu.be/JFyFGS8juow?si=kBNMrmYQVIKIMjMW

Elorde boxers
November 24, 2023

LAURENTE FOR WBC TITLE IN CHINA

Elorde boxer Jonniel Laurente looked in great shape for tomorrow's big WBC Asia Continental bout in Chongqing China.
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Laurente (pictured at the weigh in moments ago) takes on Wensong Liu 10-2 at Yubei Stadium for the vacant title.
But Jonniel Laurente, who recently returned from a sparring stint in Japan, is a real "live dog" in his title bid, possessing the great career stats of 8-0.
That said, tomorrow's title bout will defintely prove to be the Philippines' boxer's toughest test to date.
Elorde boxers
November 25, 2023

Fight 1: Nguyễn Huỳnh Triết vs. Nguyễn Hoàng Việt

Nguyễn Hoàng Việt bước vào màn so tài ở hạng cân 57kg với ưu thế hoàn toàn vượt trội trước đối thủ Nguyễn Huỳnh Triết. Những tổ hợp đòn 1-2 chính xác cùng lối di chuyển thông minh giúp Hoàng Việt đánh bại đối thủ với tỉ số 40-36, 40-36, 40-36. Chiến thắng đầu tiên cho Nguyễn Hoàng Việt ở sàn Boxing chuyên nghiệp VSP Pro.

#VSPBoxing #Webthethao #boxing #quyenanh

Elorde boxers
November 25, 2023

Fight 2: Phạm Hữu Thương vs. Nguyễn Đình Phong Quân

Phạm Hữu Thương - tay đấm từ Cocky Buffalo đã có một thế trận hoàn toàn áp đảo trước Nguyễn Đình Phong Quân ở hạng cân 52kg. Kinh nghiệm của võ sĩ đã có 5 trận đấu chuyên nghiệp giúp Phạm Hữu Thương giành chiến thắng knockout kĩ thuật (TKO) ở 1 phút 35 giây hiệp 3.

#VSPBoxing #Webthethao #boxing #quyenanh

Elorde boxers
November 25, 2023

Fight 3: Lê Ngọc Minh Khôi vs. Nguyễn Tuấn Kiệt

Trận đấu có chênh lệch thể trạng lớn nhất tại VSP Pro 10, Nguyễn Tuấn Kiệt với những pha ra đòn chủ động và chính xác đã khiến đối thủ Lê Ngọc Minh Khôi gặp vô vàn khó khăn. Sang hiệp 2, Tuấn Kiệt gặp một chấn thương nhẹ ở vai, dù vậy, anh vẫn tạo được thế trận áp đảo để giành chiến thắng knockout kĩ thuật (TKO) ở 1 phút 39 giây ở hiệp đấu thứ tư.

#VSPBoxing #Webthethao #boxing #quyenanh

Elorde boxers
November 25, 2023

Fight 4: Nguyễn Tấn Thành vs. Nguyễn Tuấn Vũ

Tấn Thành với kinh nghiệm và thể hình tốt hơn đã nhanh chóng tạo ra khác biệt trước Tuấn Vũ. Lối ra đòn đa dạng của Tấn Thành giúp anh ghi điểm tốt hơn và đã có những khoảnh khắc tưởng như tay đấm này có chiến thắng knockout.

Trong khi đó dù cũng có một số đòn trúng đích nhưng rõ ràng lối đánh của Tuấn Vũ còn hạn chế kinh nghiệm. Chiến thắng bằng tính điểm đồng thuận cho Tấn Thành hoàn toàn xứng đáng.

#VSPBoxing #Webthethao #boxing #quyenanh

Elorde boxers
November 25, 2023

Fight 6: Trương Ngô Gia Huy vs. Hồ Minh Chiều

Trận đấu vô cùng gay cấn khi Hồ Minh Chiều (MMA Sài Gòn) sử dụng lối đánh áp sát tấn công triệt để lên Trương Ngô Gia Huy (CLB Boxing TP. Hồ Chí Minh). Các phương án tấn công không ngừng nghỉ liên tục được tung ra khiến Gia Huy gặp rất nhiều khó khăn. Với tỉ số 39-37, 40-36, 39-37, Hồ Minh Chiều đã giành chiến thắng đầu tiên tại VSP Pro.

#VSPBoxing #Webthethao #boxing #quyenanh

Elorde boxers
November 25, 2023

Fight 7: Hồ Nhật Sang vs. Trần Minh Công

Trận đấu cuối cùng ở hạng cân 49kg chứng kiến hai võ sĩ có kĩ thuật chuyên môn rất cao. Trần Minh Công và Hồ Nhật Sang đã mang tới một màn trình diễn chất lượng với kỹ thuật rất tốt. Sau 4 hiệp đấu, cả hai nhận kết quả hòa trong màn ra mắt võ đài chuyên nghiệp với tỉ số 38-38, 38-38, 37-39 (hòa đồng thuận).


#VSPBoxing #Webthethao #boxing #quyenanh

Elorde boxers
November 25, 2023

Fight 5: Phan Thanh Kính vs. Lý Minh Toàn

Được đánh giá cao hơn nhưng Phan Thanh Kính lại gặp nhiều khó khăn trước đối thủ Lý Minh Toàn. 2 hiệp đầu tiên bất ngờ chứng kiến Minh Toàn thi đấu hiệu quả, thậm chí anh đã khiến phần mi mắt của Thank Kính bị rách chảy máu.


Ở 2 hiệp sau đó chứng kiến nỗ lực vùng lên của Thanh Kính nhưng chiến thắng sau 4 hiệp đấu gay cấn cuối cùng thuộc về võ sĩ Lý Minh Toàn với tỉ số 38-37, 37-38, 38-37.


#VSPBoxing #Webthethao #boxing #quyenanh

Elorde boxers
November 25, 2023

HỒ MINH CHIỀU SUPER DEBUT AT VSP PRO

Quality bout between TRƯƠNG NGÔ GIA HUY and MMA Saigon's HỒ MINH CHIỀU was well worthy of main event status, as both boys gave it everything over 4 rounds - and the fans really appreciated it !
But Chiều applied the more pressure and brought more physically, and was a deserved winner in the end.
Watch out for opponent Huy - a nice boxer, and still transitioning from the amateur format - you will surely see him in the winner's list soon.
Elorde boxers
November 27, 2023

VSP PRO 10

VSP Pro 10 - Đêm thi đấu Boxing chuyên nghiệp tại TP Hồ Chí Minh sẽ trở lại ngày 24/11 với 7 màn so tài của các võ sĩ trẻ.

Trong trận đấu chính, hai gương mặt tiềm năng ở hạng cân 49kg sẽ có màn ra mắt đầu tiên trên sàn đấu nhà nghề. Trần Minh Công - đại diện từ CLB Boxing TP. Hồ Chí Minh sẽ đón nhận thử thách lớn mang tên Hồ Nhật Sang - võ sĩ sinh năm 200 từng giành 2 HCV Boxing trẻ quốc gia 2015, 2016. 

Ở trận đấu đấu áp chót, tay đấm Trương Ngô Gia Huy sau trận hòa tại VSP Pro 7, đang tìm kiếm chiến thắng đầu tiên trước đối thủ Hồ Minh Chiều, một tay đấm đang chập chững có các trải nghiệm đầu tiên sau tấm HCB Đại hội Đồng bằng Sông Cửu Long.

VSP Pro 10 còn có sự xuất hiện của nhiều gương mặt quen thuộc của VSP Pro như Phan Thanh Kính, Nguyễn Tấn Thành - người vừa có cú TKO Trần Xuân Hưng ở sự kiện VSP Pro 9 hồi tháng trước.

Các trận đấu tại VSP Pro sẽ diễn ra theo bộ luật Boxing chuyên nghiệp với 4 hiệp đấu 3 phút. Đây là cơ hội đáng quý để những võ sĩ trẻ tại Việt Nam có cơ hội trải nghiệm trên võ đài nhà nghề.

WATCH IT HERE LIVE !!!
VSP PRO 10 - Starts 6pm. Admission is free.
VSP Gym 5th Floor 147 Đ. Nguyễn Du, Phường Bến Thành, Quận 1, Thành phố Hồ Chí Minh 

HOW TO WATCH :
VSP PRO 10 will be broadcast live on QUICKOM :

 https://quickom.com/c/t3e8p?t=1

#vietnamboxingorganization #vspboxing #Webthethao #quickom #vsppro #vbo #VSPPromotions #boxingvietnam

Danh sách các trận đấu:

49kg: Hồ Nhật Sang vs. Trần Minh Công

55kg: Trương Ngô Gia Huy vs. Hồ Minh Chiều

59kg: Phan Thanh Kính vs. Lý Minh Toàn

59kg: Nguyễn Tấn Thành vs. Nguyễn Tuấn Vũ

50kg: Lê Ngọc Minh Khôi vs. Nguyễn Tuấn Kiệt

52kg: Phạm Hữu Thương vs. Nguyễn Đình Phong Quân

57kg: Nguyễn Huỳnh Triết vs. Nguyễn Hoàng Việt
Elorde boxers
November 19, 2023

WHAT MAKES IT PROFESSIONAL BOXING?

I have been asked this question many times and you will be surprised to find that most people (even folks from the Boxing industry) don't really understand it.  

There is the technical definition between the two sports such as differences in the rules but that is a very shallow and limited understanding of the sport.

Fundamentally, amateur sports focus on finding the best athletes to represent the city, province, and finally the nation at various international tournaments for the glory of the country the athletes represent.  This is a very important role which national Federations plays.  The Federation can decide whatever it sees fit to devise local tournament rules and determine winners based on it's own standards since they are the sole power in the amateur sport they represent in that country. International community has no saying in the process of selecting top athletes to represent the country by each Federations but share same rules when competing in international tournaments such as ASIAD, OLYMPICS, SEA GAMES etc.

Professional sports however has a very different goal.  It is all about commercial benefits to the organizer and the athletes participating in the event.  It has no interest in finding the best boxer but rather focuses on what organizers can "sell" to the public and sponsors to watch.  There are no international tournaments such as SEA Games, Asian Games, or the Olympics. In professional boxing, all matches are one single event and there is no medals or 2nd place award.  There is simply a winner and a looser.  

Professional Boxing is based on a global ranking system to determine if one boxer is "better" than another, and this has a big impact on the money that athletes can demand from the organizer for participating in an event. (Generally, if a fighter have had more fights in the past with many wins, they can demand more money because more people would likely know the boxer and thus it is easier for the organizer to market the event.)  In this regard, the international community had to agree in using a common database that records such ranking.  One of such platforms where you can find combat history of athletes is called BoxRec.  It is a private website that has managed to invest in collecting most fight results around the world which is used as the first place to look when researching about a boxer.  

Because of the global ranking, a boxing match cannot be called  professional boxing simply because it applied professional rules.  It also cannot be called as professional boxing by a national Federation or even by a government alone.  For a boxing match to be accepted as "professional boxing", it must be recognized by international organizations as meeting certain standards, procedures, and paperwork. Otherwise, you can have any organizations claiming to have "local authority" to declare results of boxing matches that may not be fair and transparent. The professional boxing community has fought off countless attempts by various organizations claiming have "authority" to try and insert the results of matches that do not meet required standards.

Now who are these "international organizations" in professional boxing?  

Most people think they are WBO, WBC, IBF, WBA.  Many also wrongly think that above organizations are equivalent to IOC or FIFA but they are not.  They are all private organizations that have been successful at marketing their brands around the world.  There are over 65 of such companies but WBO, WBA, IBF, WBA are the biggest.  Each of them have their own rules and criteria as to who can fight for their belt.  They make money from the organizer (called "promoter" in boxing) who arranges events involving their brand.  In any boxing event, they work with the organizer to witness and manage the fight involving their brand only.  

Commissions are organizations that understand the requirements of being accepted as a "professional boxing" and act as an auditor to "supervise" a boxing event which are non-title fights.  Almost all professional boxing commissions in the world are private organizations except for USA and the Philippines.  Even in those countries, amateur boxing is separately managed from professional boxing since mixing amateur and professional sports often lead to corruption.  

Commissions have commercial agreements with other commissions after ensuring that they are mutually satisfied with the quality and the integrity of the supervision (audit) of a boxing match which may involve boxers under their management.  Each country can have multiple commissions. Korea has over 5 professional boxing commissions.  Japan had 2 commissions at one time but now has one private commission.  As long as a boxing match meets a certain criteria, the international community will accept it as being a "professional boxing match" and record the result.  

In Vietnam, only VBO is accepted as having met international standard by other private commissions in Japan, China, Korea, Philippines and also Boxrec.  This does not mean VBO is the licensing authority for a boxing event nor an exclusive organization for boxing in Vietnam. VBO works with any promoters who is licensed by the government to organize a boxing event to provide consultancy, audit, and boxing management to meet a certain standards that are recognized by boxing organizations which VBO has commercial agreements with.  Only then, the boxing match is recognized as being a "Professional Boxing" match by the the international community.  

It is important  to note that if a boxing match is supervised by an organization or even government that the international community does not recognize as having a certain knowledge and standard, it will not be recorded as Professional Boxing no matter what the local organization claim it to be.  

Recently, Vietnam Boxing Federation (VBF) has been trying to disrupt legally licensed boxing events claiming to be the sole authority to approve professional boxing in Vietnam.  It is important to note that they have charged promoters in the past over USD 10,000 dollars for "sanctioning fee" and demanded various perks such as free rooms and flight tickets for their guests. They used amateur scoring system and ultimately had no recognition by international community involved in professional boxing.  For these reasons and many more, all the professional boxing events they supervised in the past were not recognized by major commissions and boxing organizations such as BoxRec.  In contrast, VBO provides its services for free to all promoters as a sponsorship.  

Another reason why VBF is rejected by the professional boxing community is because some senior executives of VBF are also gym owners, managers of boxers, and also a promoter that competes with other organizers of professional boxing in the market.  Clear conflict of interest is one thing but they haved used their authority to send various government departments to intimidate and try to disrupt boxing events by all other organizers.  

So far, VBF has yet to supervise one single professional boxing event listed on BoxRec.  In 2023, there were 2 events done by SSC.  The owner of SSC is also the Vice President of HBF and President of VBF.  The promoter of the event, Shadow Entertainment, is partly owned by the President of VBF.  

Rather than just repeating an empty slogan that VBF is the sole authority, it is important for them to first act as a responsible organization by establishing a clear rules of professional boxing for Vietnam, and also establish working agreements with various professional organizations around the world so their supervision of a professional boxing match is accepted as credible and transparent.  

In comparison, VBO does not have any boxers under contractual management and certianly don't charge any fees of any kind to boxers.  It has sponsored over 13 events in 2023 with combination of free services to organizers, gloves, hand wraps, seminars, fighter purses, flight tickets, hotel, and meals.  The result is that VBO has produced over 80% of new professional boxers in Vietnam including 100% of all female boxers.   With over 2bil VND in sponsorship, it is unlikely VBO is out to collect money from boxers they are paying and supporting in the first place as claimed by VBF.

VBO does not have any form of agreements with WBA, WBO, IBF, WBC or any other such organizations.  Those are commercial arrangements with the organizer/promoters.

"Sanctioning" is not a legal word.  It means following a certain standards for a match to be recognized by the Sanctioning organization.  For WBO title fights, WBO will be the Sanctioning organization for their brand and VBO does not get involved in that.

Function of a commission is to protect safety and welfare of boxers rather than showcasing their authority or titles guven by higher powers.  It is important that any organization claiming to be the authority first demonstrate their capability before asking for the acceptance of their competence.

Elorde boxers
November 18, 2023

ANOTHER STEP FORWARD FOR VIETNAM!

During the WBO Global event at the Grand Ho Tram, another historic event took place.  Vietnam Boxing Organization signed a cooperation agreement with Korea Boxing Federation (KBF).  The agreement focuses around the technology transfer of professional boxing management system developed by VBO.  

Chairman Lee of KBF said "History of professional boxing in Korea is over 80 years but VBO from Vietnam has managed to develop a system that is far better than what is being used in Korea. I have never seen such an advanced system for boxing like the one developed by VBO."  

The system developed by VBO streamlines documentation process required in supervising a fight by more than 98%, saving countless hours by a commission using the system.  What usually takes days to prepare can be done in less than an hour.

NOTE:  Unlike in Vietnam, most of the countries around the world allows private organizations to use "Federation", "Association", or "Commission" in their names.  KBF is a private organization as are most professional boxing commissions around the world.

Elorde boxers
November 18, 2023

VIETNAM 🇻🇳 READY TO RUMBLE AT HO TRAM

Things about to get serious in Vũng Tàu tonight when boxers from 10 countries descend upon the shores of The Grand Ho Tram.

Vietnam will be represented Thai Hoang Huy and the legendary Tran Van Thao at the big show which will feature the WBO Global Title fight as it's main event.

Elorde boxers
November 17, 2023

TRAN VAN THAO STEALS THE SHOW

"The Trigger" Tran Van Thao brought the big drama show to The Grand Ho Tram today, showing attitude in a feisty face off with granite Mexican Kenbun Torres.

Six great fights are scheduled for Ho Tram tomorrow night, with the highlight being a WBO Global title contest.

Vietnam's Thai Hoàng Huy will be the other home team representative, and he battles Botswana former amateur star Moabi Ngaka.

Elorde boxers
November 17, 2023

VIETNAM BOXING ORGANIZATION (VBO)

VBO will preside over a huge international card to be held in Vũng Tàu tomorrow night.

"The VBO will regulate the event to help ensure the safety of all fighters, and to ensure that bouts are conducted and scored in a professional manner" as was explained by Dr. Lim Song at today's rules meeting.

Ten countries will take part in Saturday's event, with the main bout being a WBO Global Title.

#vietnamboxingorganization #vbo #cockybuffalo #Intercontinentalgrandhotram #thegrandhotram

Elorde boxers
November 15, 2023

VIETNAM BOXERS HEAD TO VŨNG TÀU

Tran Van Thao and Thai Hoang Huy will fly the Vietnam flag at this Saturday night's big international show at The Grand Ho Tram Resort and Casino.

The "Trigger" Thao resumes from more than a year out of the ring, and takes on gritty Mexican Kenbun Torres (12-4)

Thai Hoang Huy only debuted in early 2023, and has already amassed 4 wins, but has a big task against a hot opponent from Botswana.  He meets Moabi "the Eagle" Ngaka  - a two time junior gold medal winner at amateur before turning pro, and now a WBF title holder in Africa.

The international event is headlined by a WBO title match, and will be supervised by Vietnam Boxing Organization.

The action takes place in Vũng Tàu from 6pm this Saturday November 18th.

#vietnamboxingorganization #cockybuffalo #thegrandhotram #VBO #Intercontinentalgrandhotram

Elorde boxers
November 17, 2023

HO TRAM FIGHTERS FACE OFF

The weigh in and face off today in Vũng Tàu.

Action from 6.30pm tomorrow night at The Grand Ho Tram Resort and Casino.

Good luck to all fighters.

Elorde boxers
November 17, 2023

LET'S GET READY TO RUMBLE !!!

The Grand Ho Tram Resort and Casino will be the focal point of the best fight action Asia has to offer this Saturday night.

The headline event is the WBO Global bout between China's Zhu Dianxing and Thailand's Yotboon Sanchai over 12 rounds.

The China star was recently in Vietnam, where he totally dismantled top local Sam Minh Phát, and took his superb record to 10 wins with only one loss.

The main undercard bout is of huge interest to Vietnam fans, as it marks the return of "Trigger" Tran Van Thao to the squared circle.

Thao is Vietnam's best performed professional, winning 15 of his 16 bouts to date, and he looks to make his first match in over a year a memorable one. Trigger takes on tough Mexican Kenbun Torres, and when we say that, we are recommending that TOUGH and MEXICAN be made into one word ! Torres is dangerous too - in his 12 wins, 9 have tasted the canvas.

The other bout of note for Vietnam is the match between fledgling boxer Thai Hoang Huy and Botswana talent Moabi Ngaka (pictured).

Former Muay Thai student Huy turned to boxing only this year, yet has already picked up 4 wins and  scored  2 knockouts for the highlight reel.

African visitor Moabi Ngaka is known as "The Eagle" and at first glance, it's easy to see why. Ngaka is very tall and rangy, and likes to attack his prey from range.

This Botswana boxer has won two gold medals in national youth championships before turning pro, so he will have the experience edge over his very willing Vietnam opponent, but this has the makings of a really interesting fight.

"Ho Tram RUMBLE" will boast 6 great fights, with the action getting underway around 6.30pm.

Elorde boxers
November 17, 2023

THIS TIME LAST YEAR :

Thai Hoang Huy had never even sparred, let alone compete in a boxing ring !

Tomorrow night, the VSP PRO regular heads to The Grand Ho Tram in Vũng Tàu to face Botswana star Moabi Ngaka.

This is a Vietnam lion that loves a challenge.

This is what boxing is all about.

Best of luck to all boxers that will compete in Saturday's all international card - fight like demons and get out of the ring safe.

Elorde boxers
November 10, 2023

HO TRAM RUMBLE - FULL FIGHT CARD

Tran Van Thao and Thai Hoang Huy are READY TO ROCK Vung Tau bext Saturday night !

COCKY BUFFALO PROMOTIONS NOVEMBER 18TH

Another great feast of international fight action brought to you by Cocky Buffalo and the Grand Ho Tram Resort and Casino.

Vietnam never say die !!!!!!!

All matches will be strictly supervised by the Vietnam Boxing Organization (VBO)

#vietnamboxing #Thegrandhotramstrip #cockybuffalo #vbo #vietnamboxingorganization #vspboxinggym #vsppro

Elorde boxers
November 9, 2023

MOABI NGAKA TO MAKE HISTORY IN VIETNAM

Botswana boxer Moabi "the Eagle" Ngaka touches down in Ho Chi Minh City next week, and aside from blazing hands, brings something for the record books with him.

Ngaka will appear at a top quality international show to be held at The Grand Ho Tram Resort next Saturday night, and in doing so, will be the first African pro boxer to fight in Vietnam.

The Eagle will take on local prospect Thai Hoang Huy, a boxer who has been rewarded for his escalating performances in the VSP PRO series, where he attained a 4-1 record.

His lone loss was a debated split decision, so Huy could easily be 5-0 in the stats.

But the Botswana visitor represents a big jump in class for the HCMC based prospect.

Moabi Ngaka has had over 60 amateur fights, winning 3 gold in national youth, and silver and bronze at senior level.

His pro record is 4-1, and last year, he won the WBF  super bantamweight title in a fantastic 12 rounds display over the incumbent champion.

The fight next week in Vung Tau is a "MUST WIN" for the African boxer, who has been promised a title shot in Maun Botswana on December 15th if he is successful against Thai Hoang Huy.

Ngaka has been out of the ring for almost a year now, and only time will tell if that will play any part in his performance against a less experienced but feisty Vietnam fighter.

#cockybuffalo #vspboxing #vbo #vietnamboxingorganization #vsppro #thegrandhotram #vsppromotions

Elorde boxers
November 5, 2023

VSP PRO regular Thai Hoang Huy is rewarded!

VSP PRO regular Thai Hoang Huy is rewarded for his improving performances with an INTERNATIONAL bout in Vung Tàu !

Huy takes on the Botswana sharp shooting Moabi "the Eagle" Ngaka.

The Botswana man has had more than 60 amateur fights, and has already scored significant professional wins in Africa.

This is far and away the toughest assignment for Thai Hoang Huy since he transitioned from muay thai late last year. VSP wish him lots of luck.

COCKY BUFFALO PROMOTIONS NOVEMBER 18TH

#vietnamboxing #Thegrandhotramstrip #cockybuffalo #vbo #vietnamboxingorganization #vspboxinggym #vsppro

Elorde boxers
November 4, 2023

Tran Van Thao and Thai Hoang Huy are fighting in Vung Tau soon !

Tran Van Thao and Thai Hoang Huy are fighting in Vung Tau soon !

COCKY BUFFALO PROMOTIONS NOVEMBER 18TH

Another great night of international fight action brought to you this month by Cocky Buffalo and the Grand Ho Tram Resort and Casino.

Vietnam's very own Tran Van Thao will fight on this card against a boxer flying in from Mexico.

All matches will be strictly supervised by the Vietnam Boxing Organization (VBO)

#vietnamboxing #Thegrandhotramstrip #cockybuffalo #vbo #vietnamboxingorganization #vspboxinggym #vsppro

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