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Vitor, Tapales falter in Russia

The Freeman

February 16, 2026

Filipino boxers Virgel “Valiente” Vitor and Gabriel Tapales fell short in their regional title bids behind enemy lines after being knocked out by their respective Russian opponents on Friday (Saturday, February 14 Phl time) at the USC Soviet Wings in Moscow, Russia.

The 28-year-old Vitor of PMI Bohol Boxing Stable put up a gallant stand but was eventually stopped by Artur Subkhankulov in the 10th and final round of their International Boxing Federation (IBF) Asia lightweight championship clash.

This story is from the February 16, 2026 edition of The Freeman.

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