CEBU CITY, Philippines — World Boxing Council (WBC) minimumweight champion Melvin “El Gringo” Jerusalem will defend his crown in the “Thrilla in Manila” card this October. The Cebu-based Jerusalem, currently training in Japan, will put his belt on the line against No. 2 contender Siyakholwa Kuse of South Africa at the Smart Araneta Coliseum, the same venue where Muhammad Ali and Joe Frazier staged their legendary bout in 1975. Sanman Boxing, Jerusalem’s co-promoter, made the announcement following Manny Pacquiao’s recent visit to Malacañang to launch the 50th anniversary celebration of the Ali-Frazier classic. READ: Melvin Jerusalem heads to Japan for […]... Keep on reading: Melvin Jerusalem to defend WBC world title in ‘Thrilla in Manila’