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 Filipino boxer Charly Suarez may be getting his long-coveted title rematch soon.

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PMI Bohol Boxing Stable standard-bearer Regie “The Filipino Phenom” Suganob is now rated No.2 by the World Boxing Organization in the light flyweight division.

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Filipino boxer Gabriel “Iron Punch” Santisima of ZIP Sanman Gym scored the biggest win in his budding career when he dethroned the previously undefeated Japanese champion Subaru Murata by unanimous decision to seize the World Boxing Organization Asia Pacific super bantamweight belt on Saturday, February 7, at the Korakuen Hall in Tokyo, Japan.

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The undefeated ARQ Stable fighter Angelus “Pitbull” Pilapil punched his way to a lopsided unanimous decision victory over the visiting Korean Dae San Yoon to capture the World Boxing Organization Oriental Youth flyweight belt in the main event of “Engkwentro 17:Binombahay sa Dalaguete” last Wednesday night, February 4 at the Dalaguete Sports and Cultural Center.

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Cebuano boxer Rodex “The Tank” Piala braces for another tough challenge in his career as he takes on the reigning Australian champion Liam Wilson in a 10-round rumble for the World Boxing Organization International super featherweight title on Friday, January 16, at the Brisbane Entertainment Centre in Australia.

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Ang wala pay pildeng boksidor sa Big Yellow Gym nga si Arlando "Hisoka" Senoc moatubang sa labing lisud nga hagit sa sumusulbong niyang karera sa dihang makigsangka siya batok ni Jeric Noynay alang sa World Boxing Organization Youth flyweight belt sa main event sa "Bakbakan Singko sa Naga" karong adlawa (Domingo, Disyembre 21) didto sa Enan Chiong Activity Center sa dakbayan sa Naga.

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The longing continues for Filipino boxer Charly Suarez, who just can’t seem to get the rematch with Mexican WBO superfeatherweight champion Emanuel Navarrete.

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Sugar” Shane Gentallan fought hard to secure a well-deserved unanimous decision victory over the tough as nails Arvin John Sampaga of Masbate and secure the International Boxing Federation (IBF) Asia light flyweight crown  in the main event of PMI Bohol Boxing Promotions’ “Kumong Bol-anon XXII” last Saturday night, September 20, at the Ubujan covered court in Tagbilaran City.

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If Jayson Vayson dethrones WBA/WBO minimumweight champion Oscar Collazo of Puerto Rico in their scheduled 12-round bout at the Fantasy Springs Resort and Casino in Indio, California, on Sept. 20, it will mean a complete Filipino sweep of the four 105-pound titles. Melvin Jerusalem wears the WBC belt and Pedro Taduran, the IBF strap.

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Reigning World Boxing Organization Oriental super featherweight king Rodex “The Tank” Piala will lead four champions of ARQ Stable who will be showcasing their skills in the “Engkwentro 16” fight card of ARQ Sports Promotions today (Saturday, July 26) at the Barangay Kalunasan Gym in Cebu City.

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PMI Bohol Boxing Stable standard-bearer Regie “The Filipino Phenom” Suganob is now rated No.2 by the World Boxing Organization in the light flyweight division.

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If Jayson Vayson dethrones WBA/WBO minimumweight champion Oscar Collazo of Puerto Rico in their scheduled 12-round bout at the Fantasy Springs Resort and Casino in Indio, California, on Sept. 20, it will mean a complete Filipino sweep of the four 105-pound titles. Melvin Jerusalem wears the WBC belt and Pedro Taduran, the IBF strap.

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