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Moloney wants title fight with Casimero

Jul 10, 2020 - 12:19 PM

Australian Jason Moloney boldly steps forward to challenge Filipino WBO champion Johnriel Casimero

DOMINANT. Jason Moloney (right) stops Leonardo Baez. Photo by Mikey Williams/Top Rank via Getty Images/AFP

Casimero likely to fight Warren instead of Inoue

Jul 04, 2020 - 9:27 PM

Johnriel Casimero may just dangle his WBO bantamweight belt against a new American foe, three-time Olympian Rau'shee Warren

NEW PLAN. Johnriel Casimero is set to train for a new opponent with unbeaten Japanese Naoya Inoue still unable to travel to the US. Photo from Team Casimero

Inoue displays body strength, hand speed in training videos

Jul 01, 2020 - 5:43 PM

Japanese Naoya Inoue will dangle his IBF and WBA bantamweight titles against Filipino Johnriel Casimero, the WBO champion

BATTLE-READY. Naoya Inoue continues to train for his unification bout against Johnriel Casimero. Photo from Instagram/@naoyainoue_410


Casimero at crossroads as trainer returns home

Jun 27, 2020 - 11:39 PM

With his trainer heading back to the Philippines, Johnriel Casimero weighs if he, too, needs to just return home and wait for his new fight schedule

WAITING GAME. Johnriel Casimero can opt to stay and continue to train in Las Vegas. Photo from Team Casimero

Homesick Casimero wants to go home, train in Ormoc

Jun 26, 2020 - 8:42 PM

Holed up in Las Vegas for 4 months, Johnriel Casimero plans to return home as no definite date has been set for his postponed fight

UNCERTAIN. Johnriel Casimero doesn’t know if he’ll ever get a shot against unbeaten Japanese Naoya Inoue. Photo from Team Casimero

Casimero, Plania train hard in Vegas as boxing returns

Jun 10, 2020 - 8:27 PM

Ready for action, Mike Plania gears up for his June 16 bout while Johnriel Casimero waits for his Japanese foe to arrive in the US

STILL GRINDING. Johnriel Casimero, who’s set to face unbeaten Naoya Inoue, continues to train in Las Vegas. Photo from Team Casimero

Heredia rejoins Casimero for unification vs Inoue

May 27, 2020 - 10:45 PM

Renowned Mexican strength coach Memo Heredia joins Johnriel Casimero’s training camp, signaling a possible bout

BACK SOON? If sports restrictions ease up, Johnriel Casimero may head back to the ring by July. Photo from Team Casimero

Ancajas, Casimero hope to defend crowns in July

May 02, 2020 - 9:25 PM

MP Promotions thinks Filipino boxers Jerwin Ancajas and Johnriel Casimero can still defend their world titles this year

TOP FORM. There may be no new fight date yet, but Johnriel Casimero continues his high-level training. Photo from Team Casimero

Casimero-Inoue fight will go on, says Gibbons

Apr 28, 2020 - 10:14 PM

MP Promotions president Sean Gibbons says that Johnriel Casimero's unification bout is set to be moved to July

STILL ON. Johnriel Casimero continues to prepare for his postponed unification bout against Naoya 'Monster' Inoue. Photo by Alvin Brian Go/Rappler

Casimero likely to fight Greer instead of Inoue

Apr 27, 2020 - 9:32 PM

Since Naoya Inoue remains holed up in Japan, Top Rank has to look elsewhere for an opponent to tangle with Johnriel Casimero

WAITING GAME. Johnriel Casimero will have to wait longer for a unification bout with Naoya Inoue. Photo from Team Casimero


Casimero unification bout with Inoue off, Arum plans new fight for Filipino

Apr 23, 2020 - 8:01 PM

Even the backup plan for Johnriel Casimero’s anticipated fight against unbeaten Japanese Naoya Inoue won’t happen

DECISION. Johnriel Casimero needs to decide on his next step. File photo by Alvin S. Go/Rappler

Casimero continues daily grind with motivation from Gibbons

Apr 21, 2020 - 7:41 PM

Johnriel Casimero hopes his career-defining fight with unbeaten Japanese Naoya Inoue will happen within the next 3 months

ALWAYS READY. Johnriel Casimero isn’t slowing down even if his US fight has been postponed. Photo from Team Casimero

Title fight with Casimero possible in Japan, says Inoue

Apr 14, 2020 - 11:06 PM

The unification bout between John Riel Casimero and Naoya 'Monster' Inoue will possibly take place in Japan, provided that it is the 'safest' location

MOVING PLACES. Johnriel Casimero is set to face Naoya 'Monter' Inoue in safer place due to the coronavirus pandemic. Photo by Alvin Brian Go/Rappler

Ancajas, Casimero title defenses in Vegas postponed

Mar 17, 2020 - 10:22 PM

Top Rank Promotions says the world title fights of Jerwin Ancajas and Johnriel Casimero could happen in May, as it cancels all its scheduled events in March and April due to the coronavirus pandemic

SECLUSION TRAINING. Jerwin Ancajas is set to leave for Survival Camp in order to prevent him from contracting the virus. Photo by Alvin S. Go/Rappler

Ancajas, Casimero continue training as fate of title defenses in U.S. unclear

Mar 16, 2020 - 8:07 PM

Filipino boxing champions Jerwin Ancajas and Johnriel Casimero are set to defend their world titles in the United States in April

LONGTIME CHAMPION. Jerwin Ancajas gears up for his ninth title defense of his IBF super flyweight crown. File Photo by Alvin S. Go/Rappler


Neri joins Casimero in U.S. training

Mar 03, 2020 - 9:59 PM

Nonoy Neri relishes the challenge of manning Johnriel Casimero's corner again after guiding him to knockout victories

BACK AT HELM. Johnriel Casimero will have Nonoy Neri guide him against Japanese Naoya 'Monster' Inoue in April. Photo by Alvin Brian Go/Rappler

Brutal slugfest between Casimero, Inoue in offing

Jan 23, 2020 - 11:45 PM

Brace for relentless action when Ormoc pride Johnriel Casimero clashes with unbeaten Japanese Naoya Inoue

NEXT UP. Johnriel Casimero looks to avenge the loss of  Nonito “Filipino Flash” Donaire to Naoya Inoue. Photo by Alvin S. Go

Negotiations for Casimero vs Inoue fight underway

Dec 17, 2019 - 6:51 PM

Johnriel Casimero may get a chance to avenge Nonito Donaire and defeat Naoya 'Monster' Inoue

NEW GOAL. Johnriel Casimero expresses interest to face Naoya Inoue. Photo by Alvin Brian Go/Rappler

Casimero calls on Inoue after demolition of Tete

Dec 01, 2019 - 1:48 PM

Filipino fighter Johnriel Casimero snatches the WBO bantamweight crown after stopping South African Zolani Tete

File photo by Alvin S. Go/Rappler

Casimero training in Las Vegas for bout vs Tete

Oct 07, 2019 - 5:35 PM

Johnriel Casimero will challenge South African Zolani Tete for the WBO bantamweight belt in London

BIG DREAMS. Johnriel Casimero looks to join the growing list of Filipino boxing world champions. File ohoto from Alvin S. Go/Rappler


Casimero to prepare early for world title fight vs Tete

Aug 25, 2019 - 1:20 PM

Fresh off a knockout win, Johnriel Casimero needs to return to training in a few weeks to gear up for his US title bout against Zolani Tete in November

BIG WIN. Johnriel Casimero (center) celebrates with his team and MP Promotions president Sean Gibbons (second from left) after a knockout victory over Cesar Ramirez. Photo by Alvin S. Go/Rappler

Casimero retains crown with Ramirez KO

Aug 24, 2019 - 11:19 PM

Packing in the power, Johnriel Casimero scores a knockout win over Mexican Cesar Ramirez to keep his WBO interim bantamweight title

Photo by Alvin S. Go/Rappler

Casimero struggles to make weight as Ramirez vows to win by KO

Aug 23, 2019 - 8:35 PM

Despite failing to make weight on his first try, Johnriel Casimero still thinks he can defend his WBO interim bantamweight title against Mexican Cesar Ramirez

Photo by Alvin S. Go/Rappler

Ramirez ready to wrest Casimero title in Manila

Aug 18, 2019 - 10:59 PM

Mexican Cesar Ramirez arrives in the country, a week before taking a crack at Filipino Johnriel Casimero's WBO interim bantamweight crown

CONFIDENT. Cesar Ramirez and his team believe they can bring the title back to Mexico. Contributed photo

Casimero stops Franco, cops WBO interim bantam crown

Apr 21, 2019 - 6:37 PM

Filipino boxer Johnriel Casimero continues his climb back to the top as he lines himself up for the WBO regular title

BACK ON TRACK. Johnriel Casimero scores his 18th stoppage win. Photo from Alvin S. Go/Rappler


Casimero punching power put to test vs Mexican Franco

Apr 20, 2019 - 7:25 PM

Filipino fighter Johnriel Casimero tackles Ricardo Espinosa Franco for the WBO interim bantamweight crown

FIRST FORAY. Johnriel Casimero (left) tries his luck in the 118-pound division. Photo by Alvin S. Go/Rappler

Casimero battles KO specialist Franco for WBO interim crown

Apr 18, 2019 - 7:13 PM

Filipino Johnriel Casimero vies for the WBO interim bantamweight title against a Mexican fighter riding on a 10-knockout binge

NEW TARGET. After an  junior unsuccessful foray in the bantamweight class, Johnriel Casimero debuts in the 118-pound division. Photo by Alvin S. Go/Rappler

Peñalosas head 4-KO sweep of PH pugs over foreign foes

Feb 17, 2019 - 11:04 AM

Dave Peñalosa clinches the WBO Oriental featherweight crown as Carlo Caesar Peñalosa, Johnriel Casimero, and Carl Jammes Martin also win by stoppage

UNBEATEN. Dave Peñalosa dominates Marcos Cardenas to remain unscathed after 15 bouts. Photo by Alvin S. Go/Rappler

Humble Sultan admits he must improve before facing champion Ancajas

Sep 18, 2017 - 8:30 AM

Jonas Sultan is now the number one contender for IBF junior bantamweight champion Jerwin Ancajas after defeating Johnriel Casimero

NUMBER ONE CONTENDER. Jonas Sultan may now be number one contender, but he admits he needs "more practice and hard training" before he faces Jerwin Ancajas. Photo by Gelo Litonjua/Rappler

Sultan outfights Casimero, becomes top contender for IBF champ Ancajas

Sep 16, 2017 - 9:46 PM

Jonas Sultan scores the biggest victory of his career, defeating Johnriel Casimero by unanimous decision in an IBF junior bantamweight title elimination bout

CIVIL WAR. Jonas Sultan is now the number one contender for IBF junior bantamweight champion Jerwin Ancajas. Photo by Gelo Litonjua/Rappler

In Johnriel Casimero’s crosshairs: Sultan, Ancajas, then Srisaket

Sep 12, 2017 - 8:41 AM

Johnriel Casimero had to adjust his plans after his dream fight with Roman Gonzalez died on the vine Now he sets his ultimate goal on Gonzalez s conqueror Srisaket Sor Rungvisai

TITLE ELIMINATOR. Johnriel Casimero doesn't believe his opponent Jonas Sultan is a dangerous foe: "Maybe I am a dangerous fighter to him." File photo by Charles Salazar/Rappler

Casimero to face Sultan, setting stage for all-Filipino world title fight

Aug 04, 2017 - 4:56 PM

The winner will be the number one contender for IBF junior bantamweight champion Jerwin Ancajas

ALL-FILIPINO ELIMINATOR. Two-division world champ Johnriel Casimero will face Jonas Sultan in a world title eliminator for the right to face IBF junior bantamweight champ Jerwin Ancajas. File photo by Alecs Ongcal/Rappler

Casimero to make 115-pound debut against Mepranum in Iligan

Jun 12, 2017 - 9:32 PM

Two division world champion Johnriel Casimero will face former title challenger Richie Mepranum on June 25 in Iligan City

NEXT STEP. Johnriel Casimero will begin his quest for a third world title in Iligan City, but what comes afterwards remains to be determined. File photo by Alecs Ongcal/Rappler

Philippine boxing culture must change to bring excitement back

May 08, 2017 - 8:22 PM

Some view Filipino vs Filipino fights as taboo but domestic competition is needed to revive the languishing boxing scene

CULTURE SHOCK. While domestic rivalries have set the Mexico and British boxing scenes on fire, quality Filipino vs Filipino fights are rare. Photo by Alecs Ongcal/Rappler

IN PHOTOS: PH boxing celebrated at the 17th Elorde Awards

Mar 27, 2017 - 9:45 AM

Champions from today tomorrow and yesterday are honored at the annual awards banquet held by the Elorde family

Johnny Elorde with former champs Ronnie Magramo, Rene Barrientos, Donnie Nietes and Rolando Navarrete.

2016: The best of Philippine boxing

Dec 28, 2016 - 9:13 PM

From Pacquiao to Casimero to Donaire look back at the year that was in Philippine boxing

Casimero to vacate flyweight title, eyes big fights at 115 pounds

Dec 21, 2016 - 11:37 PM

Johnriel Casimero will vacate the IBF flyweight title belt he won earlier this year and begin his quest for a third world title

MOVING UP. Johnriel Casimero will try to win a title in a third weight class when he steps up to 115 pounds. Photo by Charles Salazar/Rappler

Casimero retains IBF flyweight title with 10th round KO of Edwards

Sep 11, 2016 - 3:35 AM

Johnriel Casimero drops Charlie Edwards with a left hook before finishing him off in London

ROAD WARRIOR. Johnriel Casimero made the first defense of his title with a tenth round knockout in London. Screenshot from YouTube

Johnriel Casimero: The best boxing champ you've never heard of

Sep 07, 2016 - 2:12 AM

The Filipino boxer is a two division world champion but continues to fight for respect He will defend his IBF flyweight title against Charlie Edwards in England on September 10

ROAD WARRIOR. Johnriel Casimero will make the first defense of his IBF flyweight title on September 10 against Charlie Edwards in London, England on the undercard of the Gennady Golovkin vs Kell Brook middleweight title fight at the O2 Arena. Photo by Charles Salazar/Rappler

Casimero to defend flyweight title against unbeaten Edwards

Jul 11, 2016 - 8:48 PM

Johnriel Casimero will travel to London to face unbeaten Charlie Edwards in the first defense of his IBF flyweight title on September 10

FIRST DEFENSE. Johnriel Casimero will keep busy after winning the IBF flyweight title with a voluntary defense in England. Casimero photo from EPA, Edwards photo from Twitter

Casimero knocks out Ruenroeng in 4, wins IBF flyweight crown

May 25, 2016 - 10:34 PM

Johnriel Casimero knocks out his Thai rival with a left hook to the body to win a world title in his second division

CHAMPION AGAIN. Johnriel Casimero had to wait nearly a year to get Amnat Ruenroeng back in the ring, but he made the wait worth it. Screenshot from CCTV livestream

Boxing: Casimero targets revenge against flyweight champ Ruenroeng

May 21, 2016 - 5:07 PM

Former champion Johnriel Casimero gets a second shot at flyweight titleholder Amnat Ruenroeng after their foul filled first fight

REMATCH. Johnriel Casimero feels he has unfinished business against IBF flyweight titleholder Amnat Ruenroeng. Photo by Kash Ali/Rappler

Casimero loses foul-filled decision to Ruenroeng

Jun 27, 2015 - 9:43 PM

Johnriel Casimero was knocked down twice and wrestled down many more times in his vie for the IBF flyweight title in Thailand

Johnriel Casimero lost a decision to Amnat Ruenroeng in an attempt for his second world title. Screen shot from livestream

Filipino boxer Casimero seeks lost glory against Ruenroeng

Jun 26, 2015 - 6:13 PM

Johnriel Casimero is once again in enemy territory seeking his second world championship against IBF flyweight titleholder Amnat Ruenroeng in Thailand

Johnriel Casimero poses with the IBF junior flyweight title he won in 2012. He's hoping to gain a second world title 4 pounds north. Photo by Kash Ali/Rappler

Denver Cuello to receive title shot after Thailand tuneup

Jun 23, 2015 - 6:20 PM

Denver Cuello fights Indonesia s Boy Tanto this weekend with a shot at WBC strawweight titleholder Wanheng Menayothin to follow later this year if he wins

Denver Cuello has long been considered the best Filipino boxer of this era to not have won a world title. He'll get his shot at another title if he wins on Saturday. File Photo by EPA/STR

After Pacquiao: 5 Filipino boxers 25-and-under to follow

May 12, 2015 - 5:28 PM

There will never be another Manny Pacquiao but that doesn’t mean there aren’t other fighters who can make names of their own

Casimero KOs Fuentes in 1, but leaves without title

May 04, 2014 - 12:25 PM

Former IBF junior flyweight champion Johnriel Casimero took care of business early knocking out Colombian contender Mauricio Fuentes at 2:59 of the first round

STANDING TALL. Johnriel Casimero looms over a fallen Mauricio Fuentes. Photo by Mary Jane Catriz/Rappler

Fight postponements to blame for Casimero missing weight, says promoter

May 02, 2014 - 5:03 PM

The promoter of Johnriel Casimero says that fight postponements – not a lack of work ethic – were to blame for him missing weight

SCALED DOWN. Johnriel Casimero lost his world title on the scales after weighing more than 5 pounds over the limit. Photo from TV5 press release

Casimero weighs in 5 pounds heavy, loses world title on scales

May 02, 2014 - 1:44 PM

The Philippines now has one less world champion after Johnriel Casimero lost his belt on the scales after weighing more then 5 pounds over the limit for his title defense Saturday

SCALED DOWN. Johnriel Casimero lost his world title on the scales after weighing more than 5 pounds over the limit. Photo from TV5 press release

Marvin Sonsona to make Madison Square Garden debut in June

Mar 29, 2014 - 5:59 AM

Former champion Marvin Sonsona will make his American debut on June 7 at Madison Square Garden underneath the middleweight championship clash between Sergio Martinez and Miguel Cotto

GARDEN PARTY. Former world champion Marvin Sonsona will make his US debut on June 7 at Madison Square Garden. Photo by Ryan Songalia/Rappler