Macario Villon: The Thinking Fighter Who Thrived Where Instinct Reigns Before the Philippines produced world boxing champions, before Filipino fighters made waves on the international stage, there was Macario Vi… Wed, 26 Feb 2025
Pablo Dano: Unbreakable Boxing history remembers its champions—the ones who held gold, who stood at the top of their division, whose names were recorded into record… Sat, 22 Feb 2025
Diosdado Posadas: Call me Speedy Some fighters had dynamite in their fists. Others had dazzling skills. But the rarest of them—the ones whose names linger long after they’re… Tue, 18 Feb 2025
Philippine Boxing’s Temple of BOOM The Olympic Stadium exists only in memory, passed down from one generation to the next through old newspaper clippings, faded photographs, a… Wed, 29 Jan 2025
Tom Cribb: The Crown Jewel of Boxiana (1781–1848) Lately, my thoughts have often wandered back to my impromptu jaunt to jolly old England in November of last year. As I sat in the storied To… Thu, 16 Jan 2025
Mabuhay at Salamat: Long Live and Thanks How does one say “thank you” long after the fact? Eight months ago, we gathered with old and new friends at the historic Manila Grand Opera … Thu, 28 Nov 2024
Life vs. Death: The Ultimate Ringside Showdown Immortalized in Pierce Egan’s Boxiana November 7, 2024 London, England In the grand arena of human existence, life often feels like a scrappy underdog, bravely stepping into the … Sat, 23 Nov 2024
Chino Trinidad: Farewell to a Man of Truth and Consequence He knew a good story when he saw one, and by golly, he told it well. As a master storyteller, he proudly showcased Philippine heritage throu… Tue, 06 Aug 2024
Francisco Guilledo: A Celebration of Life Filipino boxers have gained worldwide fame for their clever, aggressive style and gameness in the ring. From flyweight to welterweight, all … Fri, 02 Aug 2024
Francisco Guilledo: A World Champion Forever Art of Boxing: Courtesy of Rodolfo “Jun” Aquino. July 14, 2024 San Francisco, CA: Today, we bow our heads and remember Francisco Guilledo—kn… Mon, 15 Jul 2024
Pancho Villa versus Jimmy McLarnin on the Fourth of July 1925: Francisco Guilledo’s Final Fight San Francisco, California—He was up against formidable foes: a raging sepsis from an ulcerated tooth, a 19-year-old diamond-in-the-rough nam… Thu, 04 Jul 2024
Pierce Egan, Sr. In Memoriam, 1772-1849 • Pierce Egan, Sr. • BIRTH 1772 • Greater London, England • DEATH 3 Aug 1849 (aged 76-77) • Pentonville, London Bor… Thu, 18 Apr 2024
William Eli Miller: The Bard who Illuminated Philippine Boxing in Print If you’ve ever come across the colorful monikers of past Filipino boxing legends like Little Pancho, Small Montana, Speedy Dado, Young Tommy… Mon, 15 Apr 2024
Gaudencio Cabanela, Sr.: The Premier Filipino Boxing Superstar Gaudencio Cabanela, Sr. lived a brief yet remarkable life. His rapid ascent and subsequent decline in the boxing world continue to elicit fe… Fri, 05 Apr 2024
Inocencio Moldez: The Clever One He had the makings of a world champion— marquee looks, and clever moves. ‘Tis why Bill Miller branded him as Clever Sencio. Inocencio Moldez… Thu, 04 Apr 2024
Antonio Lopez Aldeguer: The Godfather of Philippine Boxing "No book about the history of Philippine boxing is complete without the story of Tony Aldeguer—he epitomizes a great humanitarian, a patron … Mon, 01 Apr 2024
Silvino Jamito: The First Filipino International Boxing Star Silvino Jamito, the first Filipino boxer to journey to Australia, lived his mantra to the fullest: "Have gloves, can fight, will travel." Bo… Thu, 22 Feb 2024
Unveiling the Legacy of Francisco Labra: A Pioneer in Philippine Boxing Francisco Labra emerged as a pivotal figure in the rise of Filipino boxers during the 1910s and 1920s. Joe Waterman, the renowned matchmaker… Mon, 19 Feb 2024
Eustaquio Duarte: The First Professional Boxer from the Philippines (As told by Rocque Sanchez Yballa, Circa 1989, to his friend Hermie Rivera and one aspiring writer) In the seaside town of Daanbantayan, nes… Wed, 14 Feb 2024
Jack Fiske, Reporter, 1917-2006 Jack Fiske, widely recognized as the Dean of Boxing Writers in the United States and beyond, epitomizes the essence of what a sportswriter s… Sat, 27 Jan 2024
