AJ “Bazooka” Banal successfully retained his title via a technical decision win over Tyson “Prince of Hali” Cave of Canada. Fight was halted in the 8th round due to the severity of Banal's cut over his right eyebrow. I refuse to write any more about the fight.

Cebu City, Philippines – The stage is set for tonight's seventh installment of the Pinoy Pride series. A crucial fight for both fighters’ career, AJ “Bazooka” Banal (24-1-1, 19 KOs) and Tyson “Prince of Hali” Cave (15-1, 5 KOs) understands that a win over the other will forward one’s career. At stake is Banal’s WBO Asia-Pacific bantamweight crown. But there is so ...

Cebu City, Philippines – And at last, they meet. “AJ! How are you, buddy?” the prizefighter from Canada yelled to the boxer from the Philippines, who was on the far side of the front lobby of a very luxurious resort in here Lapu-Lapu City. “i have been looking all over for you!” WBO Asia Pacific bantamweight titleholder AJ “Bazooka” Banal (24-1, 19 ...

Filipino AJ “Bazooka” Banal is not known to be a crafty pugilist. If anything, the young fighter thrives on pummeling and pounding his opponents for those highly-prized knockout wins. On the other hand, Tyson Cave of Canada wants to take both opponent and everyone watching his fight to a treat of his unique brand of showmanship inside the ring. Come July ...

Cebu City, Philippines – “I am here baby,” a jovial Tyson Cave greeted the sports press of Cebu. “Where Banal at?” Tyson “Prince of Hali” Cave (15-1, 5 KOs) was in high spirits as he answered questions from the press. But one thing is really certain, he does not like that upcoming opponent, AJ “Bazooka” Banal (24-1-1, 19 KOs) is already ...