Conduct unbecoming of an official

(This is my Fair Play column for SunStar Cebu’s April 10 edition) The Cebu boxing community was rocked with the…

The night Cebu fans made Boom-Boom cry and other ALA tales

At the height of his popularity, Rey “Boom-Boom” Bautista could do no wrong in the eyes of boxing fans. It…

To Sir ALA, thank you for the memories

It was at Casino Español 13 years ago that I first saw Antonio L. Aldeguer got emotional. It was the…

5 Stars for GAB and the PSC

With a change of administration just days away, it’s time to say goodbye to two of my favorite government officials…

Complaint: GAB 7 head refuses to renew license, challenges boxing judge to fistfight

Two Cebu-based boxing judges filed a complaint at the Office of the Ombudsman against Games and Amusements Board Region 7…

GAB to make sure YouTubers/boxers aren’t making a mockery of sports

With YouTuber Jake Paul gaining a new measure of notoriety–and a new revenue stream–through boxing, a few enterprising Pinoy YouTubers…

GAB chair Baham Mitra comes up with another novel idea for PHL sports

Baham Mitra, the gift that keeps on giving for Philippine professional sports, has come up with another unique and out-of-the-box…

Not selling a drama

(This is my Fair Play column for SunStar Cebu’s Dec. 12 edition) Having covered quite a few boxing press conferences,…

Coach Edito starts grassroots program in Mandaue

Mandaue City could become the next boxing hub, thanks to the grassroots program started by renowned trainer Edito Ala Villamor.…

Here’s hoping Nonito stays the course

This is my Fair Play column for SunStar Cebu’s July 3 edition. YOU know boxing is really a strange sport…