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Yulo, Centeno lead PSA sports achievers in October

OLYMPIC golden boy Carlos Yulo, pool ace Chezka Centeno, boxing champ Melvin Jerusalem and top golfer Miguel Tabuena took turns flying the Philippine flag...

Jerusalem overcomes foe in ‘Thrilla 2’, wants Collazo next

Melvin Jerusalem once again proved his championship mettle, surviving a fierce challenge from Siyakholwa Kuse to retain his World Boxing Council (WBC) minimumweight title...

Marcial goes for his first pro title in “Thrilla in Manila 2” showdown

Olympic bronze medalist Eumir Marcial steps into the spotlight as he chases his first professional title in what is shaping up to be the most star-studded...

Jerusalem leads Filipino charge in ‘Thrilla in Manila 2’ title defense 

World Boxing Council (WBC) minimumweight champion Melvin Jerusalem will defend his crown on home soil against South African challenger Siyakholwa Kuse in the main event of “Thrilla in Manila...

Taduran seeks unification clash after successful IBF title defense

IBF minimumweight champion Pedro Taduran Jr. has set his sights on a major unification showdown, declaring his intent to face either Puerto Rico’s Oscar...

PH world champions in boxing, billiards to be honored by PSA

Two world champions in boxing and billiards lead the list of major awardees to be feted in the San Miguel Corporation-Philippine Sportswriters Association (SMC-PSA)...

Amit leads PSA’s top September achievers

Lady cuemaster Rubilen Amit and boxing champ Melvin Jerusalem carried the banner in a September to remember for Filipino sportsmen and women. Further cementing her...

Jerusalem, Ancajas win vs. foreign opponents

MELVIN Jerusalem repeatedly tried to topple his opponent, but Mexican challenger Luis Angel Castillo stood his ground. The Filipino titleholder still came away with a...

Jerusalem retains WBC minimum weight title with UD win over Mexican challenger

Melvin Jerusalem delivered powerful and punishing blows, but Mexican challenger Luis Angel Castillo held his ground. In the end, the 30-year-old Jerusalem’s relentless body attacks...

WBC champion Jerusalem scoffs at challenger’s height advantage

Defending champion Melvin Jerusalem isn’t bothered by the height of his Mexican challenger Luis Angel Castillo. Saying he is used to facing opponents taller than...

Mexican challenger vows to snatch Jerusalem’s WBC crown

MEXICAN Luis Angel Castillo fired the first shot on reigning champion Melvin Jerusalem five days before the two clash for the World Boxing Council...

WBC king Jerusalem, challenger at PSA Forum

REIGNING World Boxing Council minimumweight champion Melvin Jerusalem comes face-to-face with undefeated Mexican challenger Luis Castillo for the first time on Tuesday (Sept. 17)...

Jerusalem defense referee, judges named

THE World Boxing Council (WBC) named on Tuesday Yuji Fukuji as the third man on the ring for Melvin Jerusalem’s first defense of the...

Jerusalem risks WBC belt vs. top Mexican challenger

Melvin Jerusalem, one of just two reigning Filipino world champions, makes the first defense of the World Boxing Council (WBC) minimumweight crown against mandatory...
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