PNG Warrior

The Papua New Guinea (PNG) National Boxing Championships scheduled for June in Kokopo has been deferred to July 5 – 6. According to Amateur Boxing Union (ABU) president, John Avira, the championship was initially scheduled for the Queen Birthday weekend. However, logistics issues forced the organising committee to reschedule. Avira said advice from chairman of […]

Morobe is set to welcome the month of June with an explosion of fists, blood, sweat and tears in their first provincial Boxing Club Championships. The event, set for June 1 – 2, will be held at Wagau Primary School in the Buang LLG, Bulolo district and has already attracted a number of clubs. Boxers […]

The Boxing fraternity in Papua New Guinea (PNG) is at a loss at the murder of boxer, coach and former international representative, John “PC” Bolemak who was murdered last Friday at Kokopau market in the Autonomous Region of Bougainville. David Lornie, a reporter based in Kokopau said Bolemak, 39  of  Nihon in Manus and Buka […]

Many great boxers start young and two big names in Papua New Guinea (PNG) boxing are giving the chance for young pugilists to learn the art and hone their skills at the Socay Boxing Club in Hohola. Junior Kauko Raga and former Olympian Jack Willie are conducting a coach program for young and novice pugilists. The […]

Manusian pugilist, Jason Hayeu, has retained his Professional Boxing Federation (PNGBF) featherweight (57kg) title by a convincing win over challenger Francis Oiake on Sunday at Sports Inn at Port Moresby. Hayeu dominated the rounds which forced Oiake into a technical knockout in the third (3rd) round. Australian referee Brad Vocale had to stop the fight […]