The Story of a Criminologist’s Journey The Story of a Criminologist’s Journey
• From police field work to SOCO, forensic firearms examiner, then journalist—his career taught him that small details matter and truth is built from them.
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• From police field work to SOCO, forensic firearms examiner, then journalist—his career taught him that small details matter and truth is built from them.
• From Naval, Biliran, Salatiel Amit rose from humble roots to become a pro boxer (12-7-2, 8 KOs) and later a coach abroad, a story of perseverance, sacrifice, and passion for the sport.
• Mark Magsayo won his lightweight debut by fifth-round TKO over Ireland’s Feargal McCrory on April 6 in Las Vegas, showcasing precise combinations and mature footwork.
• WBA Asia champion Lito Badenas of Samar will face Japan’s Masanori Rikiishi in an eight-round non-title bout on April 13, 2026, at Tokyo’s Korakuen Hall.
• Filipino bantamweight prospect Kenneth Llover, 22, graduated from Senior High School (HUMSS strand), balancing his boxing career with academics.
• Inspired by Manny Pacquiao, Leyte-born boxer Ponciano “Batang Leyte” Rimandiman Jr. began boxing at eight, turned pro in 2007, and now competes nationally and internationally with discipline and resilience.
• Filipino bantamweight Kenneth “Lover Boy” Llover, known for fearless fighting, is destined for greatness. His father says boxing was never part of the original plan.
• Robin Langres, a boxer from Leyte who trained in fields, rose from poverty to compete in Manila and Thailand. His journey reflects the untapped talent and resilience of Eastern Visayas, where opportunity remains scarce, but dreams persist.
• Lito Badenas, a former construction worker who started boxing at 22, defied doubters to become WBA Asia champion, proving that relentless determination can turn late beginnings into extraordinary success.
From Laborer to Champion: Salatiel Amit’s Inspiring Rise in Boxing 
Mark Magsayo Dominates Lightweight Debut, Stops Feargal McCrory via 5th-Round TKO 
Pinabacdao Pride Badenas Set for Tough Test in Tokyo 
More Than a Boxer: Llover Scores Big in School and Sport 
From Leyte to the World: The Rise of “Batang Leyte” Ponciano Rimandiman Jr. 
The Rise of Bantamweight Kenneth Llover 
Beyond Leyte: A Boxer’s Fight for Opportunity 
Construction-Worker-Turned-Boxer Lito Badenas Seizes WBA Asia Title