Julian Ray Fortaleza

Julian – Ray Fortaleza

SPORTS EDITOR / COLUMNIST

Julian-Ray Fortaleza, a seasoned sports writer, has covered live events across North America, Europe, and Asia. He’s particularly known for his boxing coverage, having reported from ringside at major matchups like Pacquiao-Clottey, Pacquiao-Margarito, Donaire-Rigondeaux, and Pacquiao-Mayweather. In addition to boxing, he’s covered Skill vs Will 2 Charity Boxing, local amateur events, and global multi-sport competitions like the Southeast Asian Games and the Paris Olympics. He also provided on-site coverage of the 2023 LPGA Canadian Women’s Open, highlighting the growing popularity of women’s golf.

Julian-Ray, a passionate cultural reporter and community storyteller, has covered the Vancouver International Film Festival (VIFF) in 2023 and 2024, highlighting emerging voices in cinema and the intersection of art and identity. His experience in both sports and cultural journalism allows him to provide comprehensive stories about the communities behind athletes and artists, bridging competition, culture, and context. This dual focus gives him a unique voice as a journalist who can seamlessly transition between arenas.

Julian-Ray’s work has appeared in Philippine Asian News Today, Philippine Showbiz Today, and Oddity & Co., consistently delivering thoughtful, accessible, and timely coverage to diverse readerships. Known for his adaptability, narrative attention, and on-the-ground instincts, he brings energy and substance to his reporting. With a deep passion for storytelling and a commitment to representing underreported communities and events, Julian-Ray Fortaleza is eager to contribute to a publication or media organization that shares his enthusiasm for sports, culture, and the stories that connect them.

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