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Isinuko ni Melvin Jerusalem ang kanyang WBC minimumweight title matapos yumuko kay Siyakholwa Kuse via unanimous decision kahapon ng umaga na ginanap sa Emperor’s Palace sa South Africa.

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Ang Pinoyng boksidor nga si Melvin “El Gringo” Jerusalem nahuboan sa iyang bakos isip World Boxing Council minimumweight champion.

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Without looking ahead of tonight’s “Thrilla in Manila 2” at the Araneta Coliseum, World Boxing Council minimumweight champion Melvin Jerusalem remained focused on one goal.That is to get back at Puerto Rico’s Oscar Collazo, Jerusalem’s former tormentor who currently holds the World Boxing Organization and World Boxing Association versions of the crown.

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Six is turning out to be a resonant number in the Golden Anniversary celebration of theThrilla In Manilaat the Smart Araneta Coliseum on Oct. 29.

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Jerusalem upbeat on defending WBC throne before home fans

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