Arañas Survives Harsh Knockdown, Stops Noynay to Claim WBF Strap in Cebu (Fist of Fury X Results)
By Carlos Costa
PhilBoxing.com
Sun, 10 May 2026
CEBU CITY — Jemuel "Iron Man" Arañas proved he’s got heart to match his power!
Floored by a perfect counter in round two, the Carcar slugger climbed off the canvas and came roaring back, dropping Jeric Noynay twice in round three to score a dramatic TKO win Saturday, May 9, at the iconic Cebu Coliseum.
With the victory, Arañas claims the WBF Silver Flyweight Title and cements himself as one of Cebu’s must-watch punchers!
Arañas finishes off Noynay.
• The Finish:
Noynay (5-3, 1 KO ) of Medellin looked sharp early, timing Arañas (9-3-1, 5 KOs) with a clean right hand that sent the Iron Man down in the second.
But Arañas beat the count, cleared his head, and came out firing in the third.
A thunderous left hook hurt Noynay, and Arañas poured it on. Two knockdowns later, referee Angelito Piquero of Mabini, Bohol, waved it off at 2:17 of round three. The Coliseum was thrilled!
WBF Vice President Alvin Go of Cavite supervised the title bout. The card was promoted by beloved Cebuano boxing patron Sir Lorenzo "Chao" Sy.
• "Fists of Fury - The Eliminator" FULL RESULTS
Main Event – IBF Minimumweight World Title Eliminator:
Dianxing Zhu (China) 105 lbs def. Ian Paul “The Assassin” Abne (Cebu) 104 lbs by unanimous decision. Zhu now becomes mandatory challenger to IBF world champion Pedro “El Heneral” Taduran
Co-Main – WBF Silver Flyweight Title:
Jemuel Aranas (Carcar) 110 lbs TKO3 Jeric Noynay (Medellin) 110¾ lbs
• Undercard Action:
👉 Dashing John Paul Gabunillas (Chao Sy) 113.4 lbs TKO4 Ramil Roda Jr. (Omega) 115 lbs
👉Mark Sabang (Masbate) 118.8 lbs def. Jubert Cahimat (Omega) 118.8 lbs by split decision. Sabang rose from the canvas to pull out the thrilling win.
👉 Jony Mar Loreno (Omega) 116.5 lbs def. Kei Mark Makut (Davao) 112 lbs by majority decision.
👉 Marlon Alejandro (Negros) 110.8 lbs def. Carl Penedo (ARQ) 111.8 lbs by split decision. Upset win for the 7-11-2 underdog.
👉 Justin Trazo (Chao Sy) 113.5 lbs TKO1 Conrad Jason Agujar (Bohol) 114.9 lbs. Trazo needed less than 3 minutes
👉Aqoian Li (China) 133 lbs def. Jerson Baclohan (Mandaue) 131.6 lbs by unanimous decision. Successful pro debut for Li
👉 Venance Dances (Big Yellow) 117.1 lbs def. Norman Russiana (Mandaue) 118.5 lbs by split decision.
Arañas adds another W to his record.
The nine-bout show, billed as "Fists of Fury X - The Eliminator," was supervised by GAB Boxing Chief Rodil E. Manaog and GAB Cebu Chief Jimmy Donton.
Congrats to all the warriors who stepped through the ropes at the Cebu Coliseum. You made us proud, Laban Pinoy!! 🇵🇭👍🥊
Official GAB data courtesy of Ian Melodillar of Los Baños, Laguna.
Photos by JD Sanchez and Carlos Costa.
This story was written by veteran boxing writer Carlos Costa of Cebu 🇵🇭 Philippines, carlos@philboxing.com
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