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Donaire’s circuitous road back as world-title challenger

Dennis Gasgonia, ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Jan 23 10:15 AM

Just like that France's Nordine Oubaali has been reinstated as the WBC bantamweight champion with Nonito Donaire Jr. his mandatory challenger. Read more »

Boxing: Michael Dasmariñas ramps up training for anticipated Naoya Inoue fight

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Posted at Jan 06 10:41 PM

Filipino title contender Michael Dasmariñas intensified his training as he waited for his chance to take on Japanese champion Naoya Inoue.   Read more »

Boxing: Casimero, Rigondeaux show mutual interest for title unification

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Posted at Dec 29 08:57 PM

Casimero, who came close to taking on Japanese champion Naoya Inoue, has become Rigondeaux's opponent of choice for 2021. Read more »

Donaire feels he’s back after going toe to toe vs Naoya Inoue

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Posted at Dec 09 09:47 PM

Four-division former world champion Donaire believes that, despite his defeat, his entertaining bout against Inoue in 2019 has had his juices flowing again. Read more »

Donaire’s next opponent a stand-in, but ex-champ won’t be taking him lightly

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Posted at Nov 19 08:58 PM

Despite having to settle for a replacement opponent, 4-division former world champion Nonito Donaire Jr. said he was not taking his next assignment lightly. Read more »

Boxing: The one Pinoy fighter being overlooked in Naoya Inoue sweepstakes

Dennis Gasgonia, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Nov 19 08:00 AM

Michael Dasmariñas is the IBF's No. 1 bantamweight contender and, therefore, the mandatory challenger. Read more »

Boxing: Why it’s baseless to say Casimero-Inoue bout needs fans to make money

Dennis Gasgonia, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Nov 19 02:22 AM

Veteran boxing promoter Bob Arum was just balking when he said a live audience was needed to make the Naoya Inoue-John Riel Casimero fight happen, one fight analyst said. Read more »

Boxing: Casimero-Inoue won't happen without spectators, says Arum

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Posted at Nov 11 08:04 PM

Top Rank promoter Bob Arum said Filipino world champion John Riel Casimero will have to wait to get his chance to challenge Naoya Inoue of Japan.   Read more »

Boxing: Trash-talking John Riel Casimero goes after countryman Jerwin Ancajas

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Posted at Nov 10 08:01 PM

Casimero recently took a swipe at Ancajas when the latter was reported to be considered as a possible opponent for Japanese superstar Naoya Inoue.   Read more »

Boxing: Is ‘dangerous’ Casimero a high risk fight for Naoya Inoue?

Dennis Gasgonia, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Nov 04 11:04 PM

Don't be surprised if Inoue chooses to fight against the winner of the Donaire-Oubaali WBC bantamweight title clash, instead of meeting already-in-waiting Casimero. Read more »

Boxing: Casimero-Inoue bout for Q1 of 2021? That’s the plan, says Arum

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Updated as of Nov 03 08:27 PM

Now that world titlist Naoya Inoue has taken care of business with Australia's Jason Moloney, Bob Arum believes they could arrange a fight against Filipino champion Casimero. Read more »

Boxing: 'Let's get it on' -- Casimero ready to go 'Monster hunting' anew

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Posted at Nov 02 11:39 AM

John Riel Casimero is ready to hunt for the "Monster" once again, after Japanese rival Naoya Inoue made a successful defense of his bantamweight belts yesterday in Las Vegas. Read more »

WATCH: Naoya Inoue demolishes Moloney, sets sights on Casimero's title

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Posted at Nov 01 02:12 PM

Japan's Naoya Inoue overwhelmed challenger Jason Moloney to make a successful defense of his bantamweight belts on Saturday in Las Vegas. Read more »

Boxing: Mexico's Luis Nery will be 'easy work,' boasts Casimero

Camille B. Naredo, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Oct 01 05:36 PM

If a bout against Japan's Naoya Inoue is not in the cards for John Riel Casimero, then the Filipino boxer is more than ready to move up in weight and pursue a fourth world championship. Read more »

Boxing: Casimero-Inoue ideal for Q1 of 2021, says fight analyst

Dennis Gasgonia, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Sep 29 08:12 PM

John Riel Casimero fighting Japanese champion Naoya Inoue would be an exciting encounter, analysts say. Read more »

Boxing: Casimero wants to silence critics by beating Inoue

Camille B. Naredo, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Sep 29 02:04 PM

John Riel Casimero has won world championships in three different weight divisions, but he knows he has plenty of detractors who question his ability and achievements. Read more »

Analysis: Casimero's 'Monster hunting' continues

Dennis Gasgonia, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Sep 27 10:15 AM

John Riel Casimero has clearly demonstrated he deserves a shot against Japanese superstar Naoya Inoue. Read more »

Boxing: Casimero calls out Inoue, wants biggest fights after win

Dennis Gasgonia, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Sep 27 09:28 AM

Filipino bantamweight champion John Riel Casimero did not waste time calling out Japan's superstar Naoya "Monster" Inoue after dominating his challenger Duke Micah on Saturday in Connecticut (Sunday, Manila time).   Read more »

Boxing: Eyeing lucrative future, John Riel Casimero puts world title on the line

Dennis Gasgonia, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Sep 26 08:00 PM

Casimero will try to defend his WBO world bantamweight championship against undefeated Duke Micah of Ghana in Connecticut on Sunday (Manila title). Read more »

LOOK: Casimero faces off with Micah ahead of title defense

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Posted at Sep 24 05:58 PM

Defending WBO bantamweight champion John Riel Casimero is all set for his 12-round title tiff with Ghana's Duke Micah. Read more »