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WBA Feather Champ Xu Can Looking Sharp for Sunday's Defense Against Japanese Shun Kubo in China
By Carlos Costa, PhilBoxing.com, Thu, 23 May 2019

FUZHOU, China -- WBA Featherweight World Champion Can Xu (徐灿) looked in excellent shape, fit and focused ahead of the first his world crown this coming Sunday, May 26, here in the flourishing City of Fuz  Read Full Story >>>
Manny Pacquiao’s next opponent Keith Thurman has pushed back against Deontay Wilder’s controversial comments, saying boxing is ‘not about killing people’
By Alan Dawson, Business Insider, Thu, 23 May 2019
Keith Thurman is on a mission to give Manny Pacquiao “a proper farewell from the sport of boxing” by beating him so bad he never returns to the ring again. But the 30-year-old from Florida also has another mission. Thurman, already one of the fight game’s big names, could transcend boxing shou  Read Full Story >>>
Manny Pacquiao tries to goad Floyd Mayweather into fight nobody wants to see: 'He's scared'
By Jason Owens, Yahoo! News, Thu, 23 May 2019
Ten years after people cared and four years after a fight that came too late disappointed millions of pay-per-view viewers, 40-year-old Manny Pacquiao is trying to churn up interest in a rematch with Floyd Mayweather. The 12-time world champion made an appearance on FS1’s “Undisputed” Wednesday l  Read Full Story >>>
WBO middleweight champion Demetrius Andrade returns home for second defense of title
By Stephen Tobey, MaxBoxing.com, Thu, 23 May 2019
Like many people who grew up in Rhode Island, Demetrius Andrade has many fond memories of going to events at the Dunkin Donuts Center. “It’s a big venue; it’s an historic venue,” said Andrade. “I saw wrestling, the WWE, Disney on Ice, the circus.” On June 29, Andrade (27-0 17 KOs) will be the   Read Full Story >>>
GAB to review Gomera incident
By Joaquin Henson, PhilBoxing.com, Thu, 23 May 2019

Burnett (R) and Gomera. GAB chairman Abraham Mitra said yesterday he’s waiting for a formal complaint from boxing manager Brico Santig on the shabby treatment that Sultan Kudarat superbantamweight fighter Jelbirt Gome  Read Full Story >>>
Australian Boxing Supremo Tony Tolj discusses Andrew and Jason Moloney's link up with Top Rank
PhilBoxing.com, Thu, 23 May 2019

Tony Tolj has been a mainstay in Australian boxing for over a decade, having emerged onto the global scene as an integral figure in the career of Indonesian legend Chris John. Tolj has chameleon-like tendencies w  Read Full Story >>>
Thurman says ready to 'crucify' Pacquiao
By Agence France Press, Rappler, Thu, 23 May 2019
BEVERLY HILS, USA – Keith Thurman vowed to retire Philippine boxing legend Manny Pacquiao on Wednesday, May 22 (Thursday, May 23, Philippine time) as the two fighters traded verbal jabs ahead of the World Boxing Association battle for welterweight supremacy. The undefeated Thurman, 30, takes on P  Read Full Story >>>
Will Donaire tame the Monster?
By Joaquin Henson, PhilBoxing.com, Thu, 23 May 2019

“Super” WBA bantamweight champion Nonito Donaire, Jr. was at ringside when “regular” WBA titleholder Naoya Inoue, called “The Monster,” knocked out Puerto Rico’s IBF ruler Emmanuel Rodriguez at 1:20 of the second round i  Read Full Story >>>
Manny Pacquiao tells Keith Thurman he'll retire on his own terms as boxers verbally spar
By Lance Pugmire, Los Angeles Times, Thu, 23 May 2019
Manny Pacquiao heard Keith Thurman’s bold claim. The unbeaten champion predicted that the result of their July 20 bout would usher Pacquiao into retirement. Pacquiao, 40, replied Wednesday with his own assertion: that he’d handle his exit strategy on his own terms. “He’s saying things before w  Read Full Story >>>
RJJ BOXING ON UFC FIGHT PASS OFFICIAL WEIGHTS FROM TUCSON
PhilBoxing.com, Thu, 23 May 2019

BOUTS WILL STREAM LIVE ON UFC FIGHT PASS® TOMORROW (Thursday) FROM CASINO DEL SOL IN TUCSON, ARIZONA AT 10 P.M. E.T. / 7 P.M. P.T. TUCSON, Arizona (May 22, 2019) -- The official weigh in took place today for tomorro  Read Full Story >>>
ENE-PURCELL VS NASIO II: Opportunity knocks
PhilBoxing.com, Thu, 23 May 2019

WILL NASIO vs HERMAN ENE-PURCELL - OPPORTUNITY KNOCKS IT'S A MATTER OF WHO LANDS FIRST - that's how DDP Sports Management's Head Of Boxing Operations Steve Wijangco describes the re-match between Herman Ene-Purce  Read Full Story >>>
DUNO GREETED WITH HERO’S WELCOME IN GENSAN
PhilBoxing.com, Thu, 23 May 2019

Fresh from his win in the US, WBO NABO Lightweight champion Romero “Ruthless” Duno, now W20 KO15 L1 D0 was greeted with a heroes welcome in his hometown of General Santos City. Duno was welcomed at Airport by   Read Full Story >>>
Pacquiao Vs Thurman [Vol.II]: ‘Don’t Run From Me Son!’
By John Gatling, NYFights.com, Thu, 23 May 2019
“Are you a better fighter than you were four years ago?” It hung in the air like #23 in a pair of vintage Jordan’s, in a way that both felt and looked like a long time. Authentic WBA welterweight champion Keith Thurman (29-0, 22KOs) has a way of doing that. Quixotic, contemplative and brighter t  Read Full Story >>>
Manny Pacquiao vs. Keith Thurman: Passing of the Torch?
By Hans Themistode, Round by Round Boxing, Thu, 23 May 2019
It always happens doesn’t it? The changing of the guard. The passing of the torch. Keith “One Time” Thurman (29-0, 22 KOs) has a chance to make history. On Saturday July 20, 2019, Thurman will have the biggest fight of his life when he takes on eight-division champion, Manny “Pac Man” Pacquiao (6  Read Full Story >>>
Manny Pacquiao: Floyd Mayweather Is Scared To Fight Me Again!
By Jake Donovan, BoxingScene.com, Thu, 23 May 2019
With everything else he’s accomplished in his incredible career—and continues to achieve even at age 40—you’d think by now that Manny Pacquiao can avoid questions surrounding his old rival and fellow all-time great Floyd Mayweather. Then again, you’d also think he wouldn’t be the one to initiate   Read Full Story >>>
Bare-Knuckles Paulie Goes Nutso
By Paul Magno, Boxing.com, Thu, 23 May 2019
Two-time former world champ and current Showtime color commentator Paulie Malignaggi is either pushing really, really hard to sell his June 22 pay-per-view BKFC (Bare Knuckles Fighting Championships) debut against UFC veteran Artem Lobov or he’s having a mental breakdown in public. “Next month, I  Read Full Story >>>
MANNY PACQUIAO VS. KEITH THURMAN & CALEB PLANT VS. MIKE LEE LOS ANGELES PRESS CONFERENCE QUOTES
PhilBoxing.com, Thu, 23 May 2019

LOS ANGELES (May 22, 2019) - Eight-division champion Manny Pacquiao and unbeaten welterweight world champion Keith Thurman, plus unbeaten super middleweight champion Caleb Plant and unbeaten Mike Lee,squared-off f  Read Full Story >>>
Manny Pacquiao and Keith Thurman Ready to Prove Their Dominance
By Hans Themistode, Boxing Insider, Thu, 23 May 2019
Keith Thurman (29-0, 22 KOs) and Manny Pacquiao (61-7-2, 39 KOs) kicked off their media tour press conference at the Gotham Hall in New York City. The contest is slated to take place on Saturday July 20th, at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas, Nevada. Thurman, who ended a 22 month lay off when he took o  Read Full Story >>>
Deontay Wilder Responds To Tyson Fury, Remember When I KO'd You?!
PhilBoxing.com, Thu, 23 May 2019

TMZ SPORTS -- There will be no Tyson Fury nut sucking from Deontay Wilder ... Just hours after the Gypsy King said Wilder can "suck my nuts" ... the Bronze Bomber responded to TMZ Sports -- saying Fury's trash talk is wea  Read Full Story >>>
M-1 Challenge Middleweight Champion Bruno Silva signs with UFC
PhilBoxing.com, Thu, 23 May 2019

SAINT PETERSBURG, Russia (May 22, 2019) - M-1 Challenge middleweight champion Bruno "Blindado" Silva (19-6-0, M-1: 2-0-0) has relinquished his title belt and signed a mixed-martial-arts promotional contract with Ultimate Fig  Read Full Story >>>
Rising prospects, rematch highlight Xcite Fight Night 4 undercard
PhilBoxing.com, Thu, 23 May 2019
BENSALEM, PA-The undercard for Xcite Fight Night 4 at Parx Casino® on June 15 is packed with undefeated prospects and an entertaining rematch. In the semifinal contest, Jerome Conquest (10-3-0 1 K0) faces off against Frank Trader (12-2-1 3 K0s) in an all-Philadelphia matchup for the USBF continen  Read Full Story >>>
FIRST TEAMS CONFIRMED FOR WORLD CUP OF POOL
PhilBoxing.com, Thu, 23 May 2019
The first 16 teams to participate in the 2019 World Cup of Pool have been confirmed ahead of the event at Morningside Arena, Leicester which takes place from Tuesday, June 25 until Sunday, June 30 with tickets on sale at midday this Friday, May 24 at www.worldcupofpool.com. The line-up includes t  Read Full Story >>>
Pacquiao will KO Thurman – Gibbons
By Josef T. Ramos, The Manila Times, Thu, 23 May 2019
Reigning World Boxing Association (WBA) welterweight champion Manny Pacquiao will knock out cold WBA welterweight super champion Keith Thurman in the later rounds of their July 20 match at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas, Nevada predicted Sean Gibbons, the Pacman’s new right hand man. “In the later ro  Read Full Story >>>
Manny Pacquiao Will Be Paid Very Well For His Welterweight Unification Bout With Keith Thurman
By Brian Mazique, Forbes.com, Thu, 23 May 2019
Many have implied Premier Boxing Champions, and Al Haymon are stringing Manny Pacquiao along. Some insist they have him chasing the dangling carrot that is a fight with Floyd Mayweather Jr., only the king of pay-per-view isn't truthfully interested in a high-profile rematch with the Filipino legend.  Read Full Story >>>
Thurman: No Third Fight In 2019; 'Gotta Relax' After Pacquiao
By Keith Idec, BoxingScene.com, Thu, 23 May 2019
NEW YORK – Keith Thurman hasn’t fought this frequently in four years. His pay-per-view showdown with Manny Pacquiao on July 20 will mark Thurman’s second fight in less than six months. After nearly two years out of the ring, Thurman is eager to get in a second fight this calendar year, especially  Read Full Story >>>
Both Pacquiao And Thurman Exude Confidence At NYC Press Conference
By Sean Crose, Boxing Insider, Thu, 23 May 2019
“I’ve never been scared of a challenge,” Manny Pacquiao said during a New York press conference on Tuesday to promote his July 20th WBA welterweight title bout against Keith Thurman. “I’m so excited for this fight against an undefeated champion. He’s the kind of fighter that you can’t underestimate.  Read Full Story >>>
Boxing news: Why did Manny Pacquiao accept Keith Thurman fight?
By Andy Wilson, Express.co.uk, Thu, 23 May 2019
MANNY PACQUIAO will go up against Keith Thurman this year in what will be his 71st bout - but why did Pacquiao accept the fight? Manny Pacquiao is now 40 years old but he has shown no signs of bowing out from the sport. Pacquiao successfully defended his WBA (Regular) welterweight title agains  Read Full Story >>>
Tyson Fury blasts Anthony Joshua TV excuses, confirms Deontay Wilder II
World Boxing News, Thu, 23 May 2019
Tyson Fury has revealed that the world CAN expect a rematch between himself and Deontay Wilder. The Brit challenged Wilder for the WBC title and in many eyes, won the contest despite being knocked down twice in a fight which was scored by the judges as a split-draw. Wilder marked his much-anti  Read Full Story >>>
Jim Gray, To His Discredit, is Too Often ‘The Story’
By Ted Sares, The Sweet Science, Thu, 23 May 2019
Showtime’s widely-connected Jim Gray is the ultimate networker, insider, and friend to the stars (from Jack Nicholson to Kobe Bryant to LeBron James to Tom Brady and everyone in between—or almost everyone). He has won more awards than Carter has pills, a list that includes 12 National Emmy Awards, a  Read Full Story >>>
Jermall Charlo gives a 'Contender' a chance
By Vikram Birring, MaxBoxing.com, Thu, 23 May 2019
Before the recent season of “The Contender,” few people had ever heard of Brandon Adams. He had a decent 17-2 record, but lost to the only name of note on it, Willie Monroe. His most recent fight was a loss to another prospect with the everyman name of John Thompson. He was a fitness trainer and had  Read Full Story >>>
SAUERLAND: “IS INOUE GOING TO WIN THE ALI TROPHY IN 10 MINUTES?! WHAT A MONSTER!”
PhilBoxing.com, Wed, 22 May 2019

Kalle Sauerland, Comosa’s Chief Boxing Officer wraps up Saturday’s semi-finals and looks forward to the cruiserweight semi-final showdowns on June 15 at the Arena Riga in Riga, Latvia. “What a night of boxing it wa  Read Full Story >>>
SECOND OVERTIME: Talisay's top prosecutor attends Game 2 of Bucks-Raptors series in Milwaukee
By Homer D. Sayson, PhilBoxing.com, Wed, 22 May 2019

CHICAGO --- From the very first time I met him in college, I immediately liked Marshall Rubia. Besides his massive brain power, he was friendly, and he carried himself in a way that suggested fine breeding. During my ill  Read Full Story >>>
BJ Flores looking to upset world rated heavyweight Otto Wallin
PhilBoxing.com, Wed, 22 May 2019

Las Vegas based heavyweight contender BJ Flores (34-4-1) has been quietly enjoying retirement life. Between managing his real estate properties in Scottsdale AZ and his occasional commentary duties for the WBSS in 2018 and 2019, F  Read Full Story >>>
Maningkil fights dangerous Sasan on May 27
By Lito delos Reyes, PhilBoxing.com, Wed, 22 May 2019
DAVAO CITY – Light flyweight Dave Maningkil of Davao City will fight dangerous Roland Sasan of Bohol in a non-title bout on May 27 in Candijay, Bohol. The 27-year old Maninkil (5W-9L-2D, 1KO) knockout Vincent Dayaganon in round 1 in General Santos City in 2016. Maningkil, however, lost by a majo  Read Full Story >>>
Manny Pacquiao exclusive at Keith Thurman press conference: Boxing is my passion, I love it! (Video)
By Danny Flexen, SecondsOut.com, Wed, 22 May 2019
Manny Pacquiao reveals to Radio Rahim what keeps him motivated ahead of his clash with Keith Thurman Perhaps the biggest soundbite to emerge from the Manny Pacquiao vs Keith Thurman press conference was the Super WBA welterweight champion vowing to end the career of the Filipino legend. P  Read Full Story >>>
GATLING: Anthony Joshua Is Scared of Deontay Wilder
By John Gatling, NYFights.com, Wed, 22 May 2019
Anthony Joshua is scared of Deontay Wilder Please, what have you I will Breaze through Matthews Bleed if I have to You coward die a thousand death’s Fake f∆ck Face down on ya housing steps Are you even getting this message? I ain’t being aggressive, but If you testin  Read Full Story >>>
Fists flying in Florida May 25 'So Cold' looks to be red hot in 'The Sunshine State'
By Bill Tibbs, MaxBoxing.com, Wed, 22 May 2019
On May 25, live from the Osceola Heritage Park, in Kissimmee Florida, WBO junior lightweight champion Masayuki Ito (25-1-1, 13 KO’s) will face off against Jamel Herring (19-2, 10 KO’s), in the main event of the Top Rank Boxing card on ESPN. In the co-main event, former world champion Jose Pedraza  Read Full Story >>>
Fearsome heavyweight champ didn’t mean blood
By Recah Trinidad, PhilBoxing.com, Wed, 22 May 2019

HE declared he would be willing to pay for the funeral of his mandatory challenger. WBC heavyweight champion Deontay Wilder also swore it’s legal to kill an opponent inside the boxing ring and at the same time g  Read Full Story >>>
PHOTOS: PACQUIAO ARRIVES IN L.A. AHEAD OF THURMAN PRESSER
PhilBoxing.com, Wed, 22 May 2019

Photos by Jhay Otamias. LOS ANGELES -- Boxing's eight division world champion and Philippine senator Manny 'Pacman' Pacquiao arrived here Tuesday evening (Wednesday in Manila) ahead of his scheduled press conference toge  Read Full Story >>>
The Past Week in Action 21 May 2019
By Eric Armit, PhilBoxing.com, Wed, 22 May 2019

Highlights: -Josh Taylor floors and outpoints Ivan Baranchyk to win the IBF super light title and progress to the final of the WBSS Tournament where he will face Regis Prograis -Japanese “Monster” Naoya Inoue crush  Read Full Story >>>
MANNY PACQUIAO VS. KEITH THURMAN & CALEB PLANT VS. MIKE LEE NEW YORK PRESS CONFERENCE QUOTES
PhilBoxing.com, Wed, 22 May 2019

Pacquiao vs. Thurman Saturday, July 20 in a Premier Boxing Champions on FOX Sports Pay-Per-View Event from the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas at 9 p.m. ET/6 p.m. PT Plant vs. Lee Headlines FOX PBC Fight Night P  Read Full Story >>>
BERNALDEZ TO FIGHT HUNGARIAN BOXER IN MIAMI
PhilBoxing.com, Wed, 22 May 2019

Bernaldez. Sanman Boxing stable Lightweight prospect Mark Bernaldez (W18 KO12 L2 D0) will fight on US soil again as he faces David Berna (W17 KO16 L7 D0) of Hungary. The fight will be held in Miami, Florida on May 24,   Read Full Story >>>
D'MITRIUS 'BIG MEECH' BALLARD TO FIGHT ELIAS 'LATIN KID' ESPADAS IN THE MAIN EVENT OF GOLDEN BOY FIGHT NIGHT ON FACEBOOK WATCH
PhilBoxing.com, Wed, 22 May 2019

WELTERWEIGHT CONTENDER EDDIE 'EBOY' GOMEZ TO RETURN IN CO-MAIN EVENT AGAINST SAUL 'NAVAJO' CORRAL Tickets on Sale Now! ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. (May 21, 2019): Pugilistic fireworks will be on display at America's p  Read Full Story >>>
Three-Time Olympian Anvar Yunusov takes on Angel Luna in Main Event on Saturday, June 22nd at The 2300 Arena in Philadelphia
PhilBoxing.com, Wed, 22 May 2019
Philadelphia, PA (May 21, 2019)--Three-Time Olympian Anvar Yunusov will take on Angel Luna in a eight-round featherweight bout that will headline a night of boxing on Saturday, June 22nd at The 2300 Arena in Philadelphia. The show is promoted by King's Promotions in association with Titans Boxing  Read Full Story >>>
Jay-Z Sued By Roc Nation Boxer Over Severe Brain Injuries
PhilBoxing.com, Wed, 22 May 2019

TMZ SPORTS -- Jay-Z is being sued by a former Roc Nation Sports boxer -- who blames Hova and the company for the severe brain injuries he suffered after taking 3 fights in 79 days. The boxer behind the lawsuit is Daniel Fr  Read Full Story >>>
Manny Pacquiao on Thurman’s retirement threats: ‘I’ve been in this sport more than two decades, no one can intimidate me’
By Scott Christ, Bad Left Hook, Wed, 22 May 2019
Manny Pacquiao is set to face Keith Thurman on July 20 in a FOX pay-per-view main event from Las Vegas, and the two met up for the first time at today’s press conference to announce the event. Thurman (29-0, 22 KO) said he’s going to retire Pacquiao (61-7-2, 39 KO) in the fight, but Pacquiao shru  Read Full Story >>>
'He is going to be on the mat and catching that night, night': Keith Thurman vows to put an end to Manny Pacquiao's glittering career
By Jordan Seward, Mail Online (UK), Wed, 22 May 2019
Keith Thurman has delivered a harrowing promise to end Manny Pacquiao's career when the two collide in Las Vegas for the welterweight world championship. The American will top the bill when he defends his WBA world strap for the sixth time against 40-year-old Pacquiao at the MGM Grand on July 20.  Read Full Story >>>
For Keith Thurman, Manny Pacquiao fight serves as the Floyd Mayweather bout that eluded him
Yahoo! Sports, Wed, 22 May 2019
NEW YORK — There was time between 2013 and 2014 when rumors swirled about Keith Thurman possibly getting a crack at Floyd Mayweather Jr., but even the mere thought of a welterweight fight between the two undefeated champions dissipated without the bout ever taking place, much to the irritation of "O  Read Full Story >>>
EIGHT-DIVISION CHAMPION MANNY PACQUIAO MEETS UNBEATEN CHAMPION KEITH THURMAN IN WELTERWEIGHT WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP CLASH LIVE ON PAY-PER-VIEW
PhilBoxing.com, Wed, 22 May 2019

Saturday, July 20 in the Premier Boxing Champions on FOX Sports Pay-Per-View Event from the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas (9 p.m. ET/6 p.m. PT) Blockbuster Night Presented by PBC & FOX Sports Features Primetim  Read Full Story >>>
UNDEFEATED SUPER MIDDLEWEIGHT WORLD CHAMPION CALEB PLANT MAKES FIRST TITLE DEFENSE IN PRIMETIME SHOWDOWN AGAINST UNBEATEN MIKE LEE
PhilBoxing.com, Wed, 22 May 2019

Saturday, July 20 in the Main Event of FOX PBC Fight Night & on FOX Deportes from the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas (7 p.m. ET/4 p.m. PT) FOX PBC Fight Night Precedes PBC on FOX Sports Pay-Per-View Eve  Read Full Story >>>
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