International Boxing Federation (IBF) World-rated No. 4 in the Flyweight Division Miel Fajardo, together with Philippine Youth Super Flyweight Champion Claire Villarosa, made a courtesy visit to Games and Amusements Board (GAB) Chairman Francisco Rivera, along with key officials from the Boxing and Contact Sports Division, at the GAB Central Office in Makati City.
Also present during the visit were Boxing Manager Lennon Tsoi, Boxing Matchmaker Anthony Arieta, and Boxing Trainers Ericson Asilo and Jericho Asilo, who presented updates and ongoing preparations for the upcoming major international bouts of the two Filipino professional boxers.
IBF World-ranked Fajardo will face the world-rated No. 3 Tobias Jeremias Reyes for the IBF World Flyweight Title Eliminator that will take place in Argentina on April 11, 2026.
IBF World-ranked Fajardo will face the world-rated No. 3 Tobias Jeremias Reyes for the IBF World Flyweight Title Eliminator that will take place in Argentina on April 11, 2026.
Whoever wins will obtain the obligatory No. 1 contender position for the IBF world flyweight title.
Meanwhile, Villarosa, a promising professional boxer, is set to fight Hayate Hanada in an eight-round non-title bout in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan on April 18, 2026.
“An eliminator is a rare opportunity because it positions you for a
“An eliminator is a rare opportunity because it positions you for a world championship, and even greater opportunities will come your way once you reach the championship,” Rivera said.
“Let’s support our Filipino professional boxers, Miel Fajardo and Claire Villarosa, as they represent our nation with pride and honor,” he appealed.
