Ed C. Tolentino

Manila

Sportswriter and Columnist at The Manila Times

Sportswriter since 1986, sports analyst,video game nut, and lawyer. Oh, all the quotes are mine, unless stated otherwise.

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A title shot for Charly Suarez

2 weeks ago | manilatimes.net | Ed C. Tolentino

BETTER late than never for Charly "King's Warrior" Suarez. At age 36, Suarez is arguably already in his dog years as a professional boxer. Suarez, however, is promising to display a mean bark and punch when he faces reigning World Boxing Organization (WBO) junior lightweight or super featherweight (130 pounds) champion Emanuel "Vaquero" Navarrete of Mexico on May 11 (Manila time) in San Diego, California. Suarez totes an unblemished record of 18-0 with 10 knockouts.
Undisputed trip for Jerusalem

3 weeks ago | manilatimes.net | Ed C. Tolentino

DISPLAYING a noticeably improved style and confidence, Melvin "Gringo" Jerusalem successfully defended his World Boxing Council (WBC) minimumweight (105 pounds) championship with a 12-round unanimous decision over Japanese challenger Yudai Shigeoka. Jerusalem had defeated Shigeoka in their first meeting in March 2024 to wrest the WBC diadem. Register to read this story and more for free. Signing up for an account helps us improve your browsing experience.
Foreman's legacy

4 weeks ago | manilatimes.net | Ed C. Tolentino

AN opponent was once asked what it felt to be on the receiving end of a punch from former world heavyweight champion George Foreman. The guy responded: "It is like getting a shot of Novocain. The punch renders you numb." Register to read this story and more for free. Signing up for an account helps us improve your browsing experience. Continue OR See our subscription options. Already have an account? Log in here
Ambitious plans for pro boxing

1 month ago | manilatimes.net | Ed C. Tolentino

IMAGINE one boxing champ per division. Imagine the best fighting the best for only one major belt. Register to read this story and more for free. Signing up for an account helps us improve your browsing experience. Continue OR See our subscription options. Already have an account? Log in here
An expected verdict

1 month ago | manilatimes.net | Ed C. Tolentino

THE decision of the New York State Athletic Commission (NYSAC) to keep the majority draw verdict in the recent fight between WBA lightweight champion Gervonta "Tank" Davis and challenger Lamont Roach Jr. was more or less expected. Roach, a huge underdog, gave the hard-punching Davis the toughest fight of his career. Roach went 12 rounds with Davis, only the fight was declared a majority draw. While one judge scored it 115-113 for Davis, two other judges turned in similar scores of 114-114.
Tank Davis in trouble

1 month ago | manilatimes.net | Ed C. Tolentino

AFTER nearly a year of inactivity, WBA lightweight champion Gervonta "Tank" Davis recently returned to the ring to defend his 135-pound crown opposite challenger Lamont Roach Jr.A mammoth crowd showed up at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York expecting another riveting performance from Davis. With a record of 30-0 with 28 knockouts, Davis has earned the reputation as one of the most devastating punchers in the sport today. Register to read this story and more for free.
Trilogy for Bivol-Beterbiev

1 month ago | manilatimes.net | Ed C. Tolentino

THE score between light heavyweight stars Dmitry Bivol and Artur Beterbiev is far from being settled. Bivol, who suffered his pro defeat last year to Beterbiev, came out on the receiving end of a majority decision victory in their recent rematch in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Register to read this story and more for free. Signing up for an account helps us improve your browsing experience. Continue OR See our subscription options. Already have an account? Log in here
One more time for Bivol and Beterbiev

2 months ago | manilatimes.net | Ed C. Tolentino

ONE good knuckle sandwich deserves another. Some four months after their initial encounter, Russians Dmitry Bivol and Artur Beterbiev will meet again this Sunday (Manila time) in Saudi Arabia for the undisputed (WBA, WBC, WBO, IBF) light heavyweight (175 pounds) championship. Register to read this story and more for free. Signing up for an account helps us improve your browsing experience. Continue OR See our subscription options. Already have an account? Log in here
Alvarez-Crawford finally a done deal

2 months ago | manilatimes.net | Ed C. Tolentino

THE way the Saul "Canelo" Alvarez and Terence Crawford mega fight was finalized is one for the books. The progress of the negotiations went back and forth. Just when it seemed the fight was a done deal, an announcement to the contrary would be made. Register to read this story and more for free. Signing up for an account helps us improve your browsing experience. Continue OR See our subscription options. Already have an account? Log in here
Casimero's cry for help

2 months ago | manilatimes.net | Ed C. Tolentino

YOU may be familiar with The Parable of the Prodigal Son. It is a Bible story about a young man who asks his father for his inheritance, squanders it, and then returns to his father seeking his forgiveness. Register to read this story and more for free. Signing up for an account helps us improve your browsing experience. Continue OR See our subscription options. Already have an account? Log in here

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9 Apr 25

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9 Apr 25

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9 Apr 25

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