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‘WONDER BOY’ VISITS GAB AHEAD OF MAY 16 FIGHT

World Boxing Organization (WBO) world-rated No. 2 in the Super Bantamweight Division, Carl Jammes “Wonder Boy” Martin made a courtesy visit to Games and Amusements Board (GAB) Chairman Francisco Rivera. Wonder Boy was accompanied by his father and trainer, Abel Martin, at the GAB Central Office in Makati City. The undefeated Ifugao professional boxer has […]

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GAB WELCOMES HOME IBF CHAMP PEDRO TADURAN

The Games and Amusements Board (GAB) proudly welcomed home reigning IBF World Minimumweight Champion, Pedro Taduran Jr., after his spectacular seventh‑round knockout victory over Mexican challenger Gustavo Perez Alvarez in Temecula, California. Chairman Atty. Francisco Rivera, joined by Commissioners Angel Bautista and key GAB officials, congratulated Taduran on his third successful title defense, praising his […]

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RIVERA COMMITS SUPPORT TO BOXING CHAMP CHARLY SUAREZ

Games and Amusements Board (GAB) Chairman Atty. Francisco Rivera, together with Boxing and Other Contact Sports Assistant Chief Kenner So, convened a meeting with Filipino professional boxing champion Charly Suarez at the GAB Central Office in Makati City. Also in attendance were Suarez’s Manager, Mr. Ricardo Navalta, and Coach/ trainer, Delfin Boholst. The discussion centered […]

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ANCAJAS PAYS COURTESY CALL ON GAB CHIEF

Reigning Philippine Super Bantamweight Champion Jerwin “Pretty Boy” Ancajas (34W – 4L – 2Dr, 24KOs), together with his longtime manager and promoter Joven Jimenez of Joven Sports, made a courtesy visit to the GAB Chairman Atty. Francisco Rivera at the GAB Central Office. “The visit reaffirmed GAB and Joven Sports’ continued commitment to developing local […]

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LIBANAN FILES HOUSE RESO COMMENDING PACQUIAO

4Ps Party-list Representative Nonoy Libanan filed a resolution in the House of Representatives congratulating and commending eight-division world boxing champion Manny “Pacman” Pacquiao for his performance in his recent fight against WBC welterweight champion Mario Barrios. In House Resolution No. 59, Libanan said Pacquiao’s return to the ring and his courageous showing against a younger, […]

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BONG GO LAUDS BOXER TADURAN FOR TITLE DEFENSE

The Senate adopted Senate Resolution No. 1361 commending and congratulating Pedro Taduran for successfully defending the International Boxing Federation (IBF) World Minimumweight Championship Title. The resolution was introduced by Senator Bong Go, a well-known sports enthusiast. “Our country is considered as a breeding ground for boxing talent.” “Our country is considered as a breeding ground […]

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SENATE LAUDS TAPALES FOR WBA, IBF WINS

The Senate adopted a resolution, commending and congratulating Marlon Tapales for winning the World Boxing Association (WBA) and International Boxing Federation’s (IBF) World Super Bantamweight titles. The Philippine Senate, on numerous occasions, has paid tribute to outstanding Filipino athletes for their invaluable contribution to the sport by bringing pride and honor to the country. “Marlon, […]

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BONG GO HAILS TAPALES’ IBF SUPER BANTAMWEIGHT WIN

Senator Bong Go congratulated Marlon Tapales for becoming the World Boxing Association (WBA) and International Boxing Federation (IBF) super bantamweight champion after winning against Murodjon Akhmadaliev recently at the Boeing Center at Tech Port in San Antonio, Texas. Go highlighted that the victory of Filipino athletes in international sports competitions is one of the reasons […]

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BONG GO LAUDS CANOY FOR OPBF LIGHT FLYWEIGHT WIN

Chair of the Senate Committee on Sports Senator Bong Go filed Senate Resolution No. 374 congratulating and commending Joey Maderal Canoy for clinching the vacant Oriental and Pacific Boxing Federation (OPBF) light flyweight title in a match against Japanese Kenichi Horikawa at Edion Arena in Osaka, Japan recently. The Filipino boxer from General Santos City […]

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SENATE HAILS BOXING TRAINER RACHEL DONAIRE

The Senate adopted a resolution honoring Rachel Marcial Donaire for being the first woman and Filipina to receive the honorary World Boxing Council’s (WBC) Trainer’s Belt. Senator Pia Cayetano, the sponsor of the measure, said Rachel Marcial Donaire is the woman behind the defensive strategies of renowned Filipino boxer Nonito “The Filipino Flash” Donaire Jr., […]