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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Moment of truth for Charly

6 days ago | manilatimes.net | Ed C. Tolentino

ODDSMAKERS are giving Filipino challenger Charly Suarez a measly 20-percent chance to score an upset victory over incumbent World Boxing Organization (WBO) junior lightweight or super featherweight (130 pounds) king Emanuel Navarrete when they clash this Sunday (Manila time) in San Diego, California.
Garcia, Haney resume rivalry

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

BITTER rivals Ryan Garcia and Devin Haney are set to return to the ring on May 3 (Manila time) in New York against separate opponents. The mission order is simple: Win, so they can face each other again in a very lucrative rematch later this year. Haney and Garcia first crossed paths on April 20, 2024 in Brooklyn, New York. The fight was supposed to be for Haney's WBC junior welterweight (140 pounds) title but Garcia showed up overweight.
Is Mayweather bankrupt?

2 weeks ago | manilatimes.net | Ed C. Tolentino
A title shot for Charly Suarez

1 month 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

1 month 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

1 month 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

2 months 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

2 months 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

2 months 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