الوسم: Jerusalem
Between fighters looking to crowd for fuel, Jerusalem has added motivation
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Melvin Jerusalem is out to give Mexican Luis Angel Castillo a rude welcome. —CONTRIBUTED PHOTO/WENDELL ALINEA It’s not often you come across a fight where an expectedly partisan crowd will be fuel for the two fighters on the ring. For Melvin Jerusalem, the cheers of his fellow Filipinos will boost his energy as he defends…
Read MoreWBC appoints officials for Melvin Jerusalem title defense
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Filipino world boxing champion Melvin Jerusalem with the WBC minimumweight belt.–Photo from Melvin Jerusalem’s Facebook MANILA, Philippines–The World Boxing Council (WBC) named on Tuesday Japanese referee Yuji Fukuji as the third man in the ring for Melvin Jerusalem’s first defense of the minimumweight crown against mandatory challenger Luis Castillo of Mexico on September 22 in…
Read MoreMelvin Jerusalem to defend WBC title vs unbeaten Mexican
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Melvin Jerusalem holding the WBC minimumweight world title.–Photo from Melvin Jerusalem’s Facebook MANILA, Philippines–Melvin Jerusalem, one of just two reigning Filipino world champions, makes the first defense of the WBC minimumweight crown against mandatory challenger Luis Castillo of Mexico on September 22 at Mandaluyong City College Gym. The bout will be the first major card…
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