Ancajas wants to test Inoue’s patience
MANILA, Philippines — Jerwin Ancajas could only wish that Takuma Inoue, the WBA bantamweight champion, wouldn’t consider changing his style so close to their title showdown in Tokyo on Feb. 24.
Sean Gibbons latest news
Inoue fit for Jerwin
MANILA, Philippines — If MP Promotions head Sean Gibbons’ prediction comes true, Jerwin Ancajas will become the Philippines’ only reigning world boxing champion after his fight against WBA bantamweight titleholder Takuma Inoue at the Kokugikan Arena in Tokyo on Feb. 24.
No rematch clause for Inoue vs Tapales
YOKOHAMA – The handlers of Naoya Inoue, the Japanese “Monster,” must be so confident of victory over Filipino Marlon Tapales that they didn’t opt for a rematch clause in the fight contract.
Tapales the next Buster Douglas?
MANILA, Philippines — Sean Gibbons, the great promoter of Filipino world boxing champions, looks at Marlon Tapales as Buster Douglas.
Tapales unfazed by odds
MANILA, Philippines — It won’t be a cakewalk for WBA/IBF superbantamweight champion Marlon Tapales to defeat WBC/WBO titlist Naoya Inoue in their scheduled 12-round bout for undisputed recognition at the Ariake Arena in Tokyo on Tuesday. The undefeated Inoue is a heavy -1600 favorite to unify the four crowns and add The Ring Magazine strap while Tapales is a +825 underdog.
Filipino prospect Carl Jammes Martin signs with MP Promotions, PBC, TGB
MANILA, Philippines – Undefeated Carl Jammes Martin has inked a deal with Manny Pacquiao’s MP Promotions, aiming to be a major player in the super bantamweight division and eventually, a world champion.
Magsayo’s mission
Mark Magsayo’s reign as WBC featherweight champion was short-lived and he hardly warmed his seat on the throne last year. He was defrocked after six months and hasn’t gotten over the pain. Now, Magsayo is campaigning as a superfeatherweight and his mission is to win a second world title before next year ends.
Magsayo moves up to super featherweight
MANILA, Philippines -- Filipino boxer Mark Magsayo will try to have a triumphant debut in the super featherweight division (130 pounds), as he faces Isaac Avelar of Mexico on December 9.