Milan "Method Man" Melindo (25-0, 9 KOs) may not be a power puncher, but his methodical approach has earned him more than just mere accolades. His surgical and precise strikes and seemingly innate ability to read an opponent so well have been the bane of those who were assigned to beat him. Needless to say, all 25of them failed in ...

Canadian light welterweight champion Steve Claggett thought his March 2011 trip to the Philippines for his first overseas fight was already in the bag. After all, Romeo Jakosalem did not seem much of a threat if records were to be analyzed. The undefeated Claggett, whose win-loss slate registered then at 11-0-1, with 7 stoppages, looked to be the better bet ...

Undefeated lightweight sensation Mercito “No Mercy” Gesta is currently enjoying some well-deserved vacation time here in the Philippines after capping an unbeaten four-fight campaign this year. However, 2012 seems to be an exciting year for the Mandaue City native, who now fights out of San Diego, California. Talking to this writer after the Rey “Boom Boom” Bautista-Miguel Mendoza bout last Saturday, ...

After a very exciting performance last Saturday, IBF international featherweight champion Rey "Boom Boom" Bautista (32-2, 24 KOs) of the Philippines might have positioned himself to get what he always wanted -a shot for a world title. The Candijay, Bohol native pulverized then undefeated Mexican Miguel Angel Menodoza (17-1-1, 17 KOs) en route to a 6th-round KO finish and the ...

Mandaue City, Philippines - Boxers who will figure in tomorrow night's slugfest can relax now as all of them made it at the scales in the Pinoy Pride X official weigh-in held earlier today at the Pacific Mall, Mandaue City. Fight night will be held at the Hoops Dome, Lapu-Lapu City at 6PM. Defending IBF international featherweight titleholder Rey "Boom Boom" Bautista (31-2, ...