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Boxing: Jerwin Ancajas looks to return to action in April

Camille B. Naredo, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Jan 10 05:48 PM

Filipino boxer Jerwin Ancajas looks to get back in the ring in April when he makes a mandatory defense of his IBF junior-bantamweight title. Read more »

Boxing: Marcial happy with win, but feels he can still improve

Dennis Gasgonia, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Dec 17 03:44 PM

Eumir Marcial was happy to claim a victory in his professional debut, a four-rounder against Andrew Whitfield of the US on Wednesday night in the US.   Read more »

Boxing: Pro fights will give Marcial valuable experience ahead of Olympics, says Gibbons

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Dec 16 05:34 PM

Expect Olympian Eumir Felix Marcial to make the most of his pro debut against American Andrew Whitfield in a four-round battle Thursday morning (Manila time). Read more »

Boxing: Promoter wants at least one amateur tourney for Marcial before Tokyo Olympics

Camille B. Naredo, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Dec 15 04:07 PM

While his professional career is set to begin this week, the primary focus for Filipino boxer Eumir Marcial remains the Tokyo Olympics next year.   Read more »

Boxing: Victory in debut fight will be Marcial's birthday gift to Pacquiao

Camille B. Naredo, ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Dec 14 01:28 PM

Olympic-bound Filipino boxer Eumir Marcial wants to give Manny Pacquiao a fitting birthday present when he makes his professional debut on December 16 in Los Angeles. Read more »

Boxing: Marcial in good condition ahead of pro debut

Camille B. Naredo, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Dec 13 05:21 PM

With just three days to go before he makes his debut as a professional boxer, Eumir Marcial is feeling good and believes he's already in top condition. Read more »

Boxing: Possibly 2 more pro fights for Eumir Marcial ahead of Olympics

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Dec 09 06:55 PM

Marcial is set to make his pro debut against Andrew Whitfield in a 4-round middleweight bout at LA Live's Microsoft Theater. Read more »

Boxing: Planned pro debut could preview Eumir Marcial's performance at Olympics

Dennis Gasgonia, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Dec 03 11:32 PM

MP Promotions president Sean Gibbons said his group is looking to book Marcial for a 4-rounder against a yet to be determined opponent in the coming weeks. Read more »

Boxing: Marcial keeps late brother in mind as he prepares for Tokyo Olympics

Camille B. Naredo, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Dec 03 03:23 PM

As he prepares for next year's Tokyo Olympics, Filipino boxer Eumir Marcial is fueled by the memory of his brother, who died just days after he arrived in the United States to train. Read more »

What's next for Manny Pacquiao, the boxer?

Camille B. Naredo, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Dec 02 03:50 PM

Even the president of his own promotional company is unsure as to when Manny Pacquiao will return to the boxing ring. Read more »

Boxing: In LA, Eumir Marcial catches up on future opponents

Camille B. Naredo, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Dec 02 03:09 PM

After two months in the United States where he is training with legendary trainer Freddie Roach, Filipino boxer Eumir Marcial is now catching up with his future opponents when it comes to his conditioning. Read more »

Boxing: Marcial ready for possible pro debut in December

Camille B. Naredo, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Dec 01 01:24 PM

Olympic-bound Filipino boxer Eumir Felix Marcial expects to fight as a professional for the first time this month. Read more »

Boxing: Eumir Marcial says return to sparring revived his confidence

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Nov 10 11:10 PM

Olympian Eumir Marcial admitted that the COVID-19 restrictions in the Philippines has slowly eroded his confidence.  Read more »

Boxing: Ancajas willing to compete in Olympics if given a chance

Dennis Gasgonia, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Oct 01 12:14 AM

But MP Promotions chief Sean Gibbons said he did not favor Ancajas competing in the Summer Games.  Read more »

No fans at a Pacquiao fight? Top promoter says spectator-less arena not ideal

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Sep 30 06:41 PM

MP Promotions chief Sean Gibbons said he couldn't see Manny Pacquiao fighting in a closed-door arena given his stature and the money he commands.  Read more »

Boxing: Casimero now a main eventer, says MP Promotions boss

Camille B. Naredo, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Sep 30 05:46 PM

John Riel Casimero's promoter is confident that he will not have a hard time in getting fights for the Filipino boxer, especially after his explosive performance against Duke Micah over the weekend. Read more »

Boxing: Eumir Marcial leaves for US on Wednesday to train under Freddie Roach

Dennis Gasgonia, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Sep 29 05:42 PM

Decorated Filipino amateur fighter Eumir Marcial will be flying to the US on Wednesday together with boxing champion Jerwin Ancajas to get some valuable training experience as he prepares for his Tokyo Olympics campaign. Read more »

Boxing: Ancajas set to leave for US with Marcial, might fight in November

Dennis Gasgonia, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Sep 29 05:37 PM

World junior bantamweight champion Jerwin Ancajas has finally secured his visa and will be leaving for the US on Wednesday. There, he will be training for a fight hopefully one that will take place in November. Read more »

Boxing: MP Promotions head coy on Pacquiao-McGregor details

Camille B. Naredo, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Sep 29 12:45 PM

The president of MP Promotions offered no details regarding the possible fight between the Filipino ring icon and MMA star Conor McGregor.   Read more »

Boxing: Marcial unlikely to fight idols Golovkin, Canelo

Camille B. Naredo, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Jul 28 02:43 PM

While it is unlikely that Eumir Marcial will get to face off against his idols in the middleweight division, there is no lack of "dream fights" for the young Filipino boxer. Read more »