UPCOMING PREMIER BOXING CHAMPIONS EVENTS CANCELLED
PhilBoxing.com, Tue, 17 Mar 2020
Due to the growing concerns over COVID-19, Premier Boxing Champions scheduled events for March and April have been cancelled and will be rescheduled for a later date.
At this time there's no information regarding future shows.
"The health and safety of the boxers, fans and those working the Read Full Story >>>UPCOMING TOP RANK EVENTS POSTPONED THROUGH APRIL
PhilBoxing.com, Tue, 17 Mar 2020
(March 16, 2020) — Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Top Rank has postponed all events scheduled for March and April. We are monitoring the situation closely and will reschedule the shows as soon as it’s safe and reasonable to do so.
“The health and safety of our fighters, staff and ESPN’s Read Full Story >>> A JOINT STATEMENT FROM QUEENSBERRY PROMOTIONS, TOP RANK AND MTK GLOBAL REGARDING TYSON FURY
PhilBoxing.com, Tue, 17 Mar 2020
(March 16, 2020) — Due to the publication of a number of misleading and misrepresentative statements and articles made by third parties relating to Tyson Fury, the following statement is made jointly by MTK Global, Top Ra Read Full Story >>> BARRIENTES TWINS AND ZAMORA III WIN IN MEXICO
PhilBoxing.com, Tue, 17 Mar 2020
LAS VEGAS, NV (March 16, 2020) – Angel and Chavez Barrientes, as well as their stablemate Demler "DJ" Zamora lll, all won this past Saturday night at the Big Punch Arena in Tijuana, Mexico.
Chavez Barrientes (2-0, Read Full Story >>> MARYLAND APRIL 17 SHOW POSTPONED
PhilBoxing.com, Tue, 17 Mar 2020
Matchroom Boxing USA exploring options for Prograis and Hooker clash
Matchroom Boxing USA’s event at MGM National Harbor in Oxon Hill, Maryland on Friday April 17 has been cancelled due to the COVID-19 outbreak.
Read Full Story >>> US OPEN POOL CHAMPIONSHIP POSTPONED
PhilBoxing.com, Tue, 17 Mar 2020
The 2020 US Open Pool Championship and US Open Junior Pool Championship have been postponed due to the Coronavirus pandemic. New dates will be announced in due course.
Matchroom Pool, together with MGM Resorts, has taken this decision with the health and safety of players, spectators and staff as Read Full Story >>> Boxing Needs To Continue During Coronavirus Crisis
By Paul Magno, Overtime Heroics, Tue, 17 Mar 2020
The Coronavirus pandemic crisis has changed the way lives are lived and the sport of boxing has not escaped its reach.
Fight cards featuring Shakur Stevenson, Vergil Ortiz Jr., Michael Conlan, and James Kirkland (among others) have already been cancelled or postponed. The highly-anticipated Regis Read Full Story >>> What fans can do during the boxing shutdown
By Max Warren, MaxBoxing.com, Tue, 17 Mar 2020
Boxing will be canceled for at least the next two months, and fans are clearly upset. Nobody is sure when it is going to come back, leaving a void that needs to be filled for fans of the sport.
So, what should boxing fans do right now? For starters, reading as many maxboxing.com articles as Read Full Story >>> Pacquiao confident he can fight in July
By Josef T. Ramos, The Manila Times, Tue, 17 Mar 2020
Reigning World Boxing Association (WBA) Super welterweight champion Manny Pacquiao said he is confident he could fight in July when the Covid pandemic shall have waned.
Pacquiao wants to fight either welterweight Mikey Garcia (40-1-0 win-loss-draw record with 30 knockouts) or International Boxing Read Full Story >>> Ancajas, Casimero continue training as fate of title defenses in U.S. unclear
By Roy Luarca, Rappler, Mon, 16 Mar 2020
MANILA, Philippines – As the fate of their title fights in April hangs in the balance, life goes on for Filipino world champions Jerwin Ancajas and Johnriel Casimero.
Ancajas is holed up in a Makati City condominium with trainer Joven Jimenez as they wait for the signal to proceed to Las Vegas Read Full Story >>> New Approach to Develop PH Amateur Boxing Needed?
By Teodoro Medina Reynoso, PhilBoxing.com, Mon, 16 Mar 2020
The Association of Boxing Alliance in the Philippines or ABAP has managed to advance two of our seven fighters to the forthcoming 2020 Tokyo Summer Olympics in the aftermath of the recent Asia Oceania qualifiers in Amman, Jordan.
Read Full Story >>> Nery-Alameda March 28th Vegas fight canceled- Canelo next?
By T J Rives, Big Fight Weekend, Mon, 16 Mar 2020
The latest cancellation due to the COVID 19 (Coronavirus) scare is the upcoming Las Vegas Premier Boxing Champions/Showtime fight involving unbeaten former WBC bantamweight champion Luis Nery and his March 28th fight.
Boxing Insider Mike Coppinger of the Athletic had the news Sunday afternoon tha Read Full Story >>> Sky Sports move to assure UK fans coronavirus will NOT cancel boxing
World Boxing News, Mon, 16 Mar 2020
Sky Sports have offered their perspective on the ongoing coronavirus as boxing fans worry they will not see the sport on screens for some time.
As the world begins shutting down in order to combat this deadly new disease, the UK boxing community is uneasy at the prospect of no top action.
The Read Full Story >>> O Lord, save us from the Boxing Promoter......
By Ben Thomsett , BoxingNoir, Mon, 16 Mar 2020
They are an important piece of the boxing machine. They are powerful figures in the backrooms of our greasy sport. Their natural habitat is sitting in an office across from people they perceive as weak, and then working out how to drain every single ounce of remaining life from them. No-one becomes Read Full Story >>> WBSS CRUISERWEIGHT FINAL IN LATVIA POSTPONED TO MAY 16 DUE TO COVID-19
PhilBoxing.com, Sun, 15 Mar 2020
The WBSS Cruiserweight Final between Mairis Briedis and Yuniel Dorticos scheduled for March 21 in Riga is postponed to May 16 due to the current situation with the Coronavirus.
Local authorities in Latvia have ad Read Full Story >>> Pacquiao looks to knock out virus with Senate bill vs spitting
Spin.ph, Sun, 15 Mar 2020
BOXING hero Manny Pacquiao wants to help knock out this coronavirus (COVID-19) disease that has brought doom and gloom around the world.
So in his capacity as senator of the Philippines, the world's only eight-division boxing champion has filed a bill that seeks to discourage spitting in public w Read Full Story >>> GM Mark Paragua tops New York chess tilt
By Marlon Bernardino, PhilBoxing.com, Sun, 15 Mar 2020
MANILA, Philippines – Filipino Grandmaster (GM) Mark Paragua settled a truce with Serbian Grandmaster (GM) Milos Perunovic in the ninth and final round to emerge as the overall champion of the Marshall Spring 2020 Grandmaster Norm Round Robin chess tournament at the Marshall Chess Club in Manhatt Read Full Story >>> Eddie Hearn Wants to Bring Manny Pacquiao to Saudi Arabia
By Hans Themistode, Boxing Insider, Sun, 15 Mar 2020
When Saudi Arabia landed the Anthony Joshua vs Andy Ruiz Jr rematch in late 2019, not only did they get their hands on one of the biggest fights in recent boxing history, but they also officially became a major player in the boxing landscape.
Arena’s all over the world that became accustomed t Read Full Story >>> Mikey Garcia: The Manny Pacquiao fight is the one I want the most
By JJ Wrighter , NowBoxing.com, Sun, 15 Mar 2020
Mikey Garcia’s name has been tied to Manny “PacMan” Pacquiao as a possible opponent for several years.
The four-division world champion from Oxnard, California first was in talks to face off against the Filipino boxing legend in 2019, but opted to take on the young undefeated boogeyman of t Read Full Story >>> Concussion wouldn’t stop Marcial
By Joaquin Henson, PhilBoxing.com, Sun, 15 Mar 2020
Marcial.
Now it can be told. After Eumir Marcial stopped Mongolia’s Byamba Otgonbaatar in the quarterfinals of the Asia/Oceania Olympic Qualifying Tournament to book a ticket to Tokyo in Amman, Jordan, last week, he was ad Read Full Story >>> TONIGHT'S KING'S PROMOTIONS FIGHT CARD POSTPONED!!
PhilBoxing.com, Sun, 15 Mar 2020
Bethlehem, PA (March 14, 2020)-Tonight's King's Promotions boxing event at The Wind Creek Bethlehem Event Center has been postponed due to health concerns in regards to the Pandemic Convid-19 Coronavirus
King's Promotions will announce a make up date very shortly and all tickets will be honored Read Full Story >>> BRANDUN LEE CONTINUES IMPRESSIVE START TO CAREER WITH THIRD-ROUND TKO OVER CAMILO PRIETO
PhilBoxing.com, Sat, 14 Mar 2020
IN THE MAIN EVENT OF SHOBOX: THE NEW GENERATION FRIDAY ON SHOWTIME®
Brian Norman, Jr. Wins Via Technical Unanimous Decision Over Flavio Rodriguez; Alejandro Guerrero and Aram Avagyan Earn Impressive Majority Decision Vic Read Full Story >>> It’s not over for Nesthy
By Joaquin Henson, PhilBoxing.com, Sat, 14 Mar 2020
Nesthy Petecio.
AIBA world women’s featherweight champion Nesthy Petecio was touted to easily nail an Olympic slot at the recently-concluded Asia/Oceania qualifiers in Amman, Jordan but came up a win short of advancing Read Full Story >>> Manny Pacquiao Should Fight This Guy Next…
By Paul Magno, Overtime Heroics, Sat, 14 Mar 2020
Speculation has run rampant when it comes to who may be Manny Pacquiao’s next opponent. The tentative July date for the multi-division former world champ’s return has opened the door to a handful of possibilities, but only a few have been regularly mentioned as leading likely candidates.
Hone Read Full Story >>> US Emergency, UK Ban: Boxing events in jeopardy for MONTHS to come
By Phil D. Jay, World Boxing News, Sat, 14 Mar 2020
Coronavirus is no joke and not one single person, sport or hierarchy is immune from this highly contagious and potentially deadly disease…and that includes boxing.
DO NOT ignore the fact that his week’s closures are just the beginning.
The United States is taking strong measures to curb th Read Full Story >>> USYK VS. CHISORA PRESS CONFERENCE QUOTES
PhilBoxing.com, Sat, 14 Mar 2020
Eddie Hearn:
“Good afternoon everyone. Thank you for making it to central London today amongst the madness. We are all systems go, May 23rd, O2 Arena, huge huge Heavyweight clash between WBO No.1, the Mandatory Challe Read Full Story >>> "Fight Night In Framingham" POSTPONED
PhilBoxing.com, Sat, 14 Mar 2020
FRAMINGHAM, Mass. (March 13, 2020) -- "Fight Night In Framingham", scheduled to be held (Mar. 20) at Sheraton Framingham Hotel in Framingham, Massachusetts, has been postponed indefinitely due to growing safety and health concerns associated with the COVID-19 Coronavirus pandemic.
"We had been w Read Full Story >>> THREE ALI TROPHY CHAMPIONS ON TALKSPORT’S TOP 10 POUND-FOR-POUND LIST
PhilBoxing.com, Sat, 14 Mar 2020
WBSS superstars Josh Taylor, Naoya Inoue and Aleksandr Usyk all made it to the world’s biggest sports radio station’s pound-for-pound list.
It is no secret that the Muhammad Ali Trophy paves the way for superstard Read Full Story >>> Freddie Roach explains why fans could see Manny Pacquiao fight well into his 40's
By Joseph Herron , Fight Saga, Sat, 14 Mar 2020
Eight division world champion Manny Pacquiao has already stated that he plans to make his long awaited return to the squared circle in July. But with the latest coronavirus scare, will the legendary Pacman be forced to push back his first WBA title defense even further?
If the esteemed Senator do Read Full Story >>> PBC's KIRKLAND-HERNANDEZ CARD THIS SATURDAY IN MARYLAND POSTPONED
PhilBoxing.com, Fri, 13 Mar 2020
Due to concerns about the spread of COVID-19, this Saturday's Premier Boxing Champions event at MGM National Harbor in Maryland, headlined by James Kirkland vs. Marcos Hernandez and promoted by TGB Promotions, will be postponed until a later date.
"In the interest of public health and after revie Read Full Story >>> COVID-19 / the coronavirus: A Life Without Boxing
By Phil D. Jay, World Boxing News, Fri, 13 Mar 2020
Boxing and sports fans around the world are having to get used to the fact that COVID-19, or the coronavirus, is altering our very way of life.
As the pandemic takes hold, every major sporting event is being monitored, potentially over the next few weeks and months.
Professional combat has alr Read Full Story >>> UPDATE: STEVENSON-MARRIAGA AND CONLAN-PRECIADO CARDS POSTPONED
PhilBoxing.com, Fri, 13 Mar 2020
NEW YORK (March 12, 2020) — After close consultation with the New York State Athletic Commission, it has been determined that Saturday’s and Tuesday’s events cannot proceed in light of the ongoing Coronavirus crisis. Top Rank will work with the Commission to reschedule the events as soon as it Read Full Story >>> 20th Elorde Awards Postponed
PhilBoxing.com, Fri, 13 Mar 2020
The 20th Gabriel 'Flash' Elorde Awards and Banquet of Champions which was originally scheduled on March 25 at the Okada Manila Hotel in Parañaque City, has been postponed owing to the community qruarantine that will be implemented in Metro Manila starting this Sunday, March 15 until April 14, 2020. Read Full Story >>> BRANDUN LEE VS. CAMILO PRIETO OFFICIAL WEIGHTS & QUOTES FOR SHOBOX: THE NEW GENERATION TOMORROW LIVE ON SHOWTIME®
PhilBoxing.com, Fri, 13 Mar 2020
Quadrupleheader Features Five Undefeated Prospects in Action at 10 p.m. ET/PT from Grand Casino Hinckley in Hinckley, Minn.
HINCKLEY, MINN. – March 12, 2020 – Talented undefeated super lightweight prospect Brandun Read Full Story >>> Curiel-Guarneros Make Weight, Clash Tomorrow on Telemundo
PhilBoxing.com, Fri, 13 Mar 2020
Mexico City, Mexico: The spring series finale of Boxeo Telemundo will still take place this Friday, March 13th. The main event is a battle of crosstown flyweights as Adrian "Gato" Curiel(15-3 3 KO's) faces Hugo "Ver Read Full Story >>> The Coronavirus COVID-19 could pushback Manny Pacquiao’s ring return
By Erwin Lastimosa, NowBoxing.com, Fri, 13 Mar 2020
With this Coronavirus pandemic reaching global proportions, countless sporting events from Soccer, NBA, and boxing have canceled or postponed their scheduled events to avoid further spreading the Coronavirus COVID-19.
Bob Arum of Top Rank promotions was going to continue with the Shakur Stevenson Read Full Story >>> Shoot the Moon: The Title Reign of Larry Holmes Part VII, Scott LeDoux
By Carlos Acevedo, Hannibal Boxing, Fri, 13 Mar 2020
This is the seventh installment in Carlos Acevedo’s Shoot The Moon series covering the career of Larry Holmes.
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July 7, 1980
For the good old American life: For the money, for the glory, and for the fun … mostly for the money. Bandit
“What the hell. I’m a truck driver with a c Read Full Story >>> Snips and Snipes 12 March 2020
By Eric Armit, PhilBoxing.com, Fri, 13 Mar 2020
Finally the”Canelo” Alvarez vs. Billy Joe Saunders fight is set for 2 May. My hope is that Gennady Golovkin’s delayed IBF title defence against Kamil Szeremeta acts as a semi-final with the winners-Alvarez and Go Read Full Story >>> Press Conference Notes and Quotes: Shakur Stevenson and Michael Conlan Prepare for Unique Hulu Theater at MSG Shows
PhilBoxing.com, Fri, 13 Mar 2020
Stevenson to defend WBO featherweight world title Saturday against Miguel Marriaga LIVE on ESPN (10:30 p.m. ET)
Conlan to battle hard-charging Colombian Belmar Preciado on Tuesday (ESPN+, 8 p.m. ET) in featherwei Read Full Story >>> Boxing's biggest stars: Canelo Alvarez, Manny Pacquiao and Tyson Fury lead the way
ESPN.com, Fri, 13 Mar 2020
Boxing is enjoying a renewed sense of excitement surrounding the sport. After a 2019 filled with thrilling and, at times, shocking results like the first fight between Anthony Joshua and Andy Ruiz Jr., Tyson Fury cemented his status as one of the most popular stars boxing has to offer by soundly def Read Full Story >>> ‘BORN FIGHTER’ CHISORA: “THIS WILL BE THE HARDEST FIGHT I’VE EVER HAD”
PhilBoxing.com, Fri, 13 Mar 2020
Derek Chisora says his colossal Heavyweight clash with Ukraine’s pound-for-pound star Oleksandr Usyk at The O2 in London on Saturday May 23, shown live on Sky Sports Box Office in the UK and DAZN in the US, will be the hardest Read Full Story >>> STATEMENT FROM OSCAR DE LA HOYA ON SUSPENSION OF COMBATIVE SPORTS EVENTS IN CALIFORNIA
PhilBoxing.com, Fri, 13 Mar 2020
LOS ANGELES (March 12) - “This morning, we were informed by the California State Athletic Commission that all combative sports events have been cancelled for the month of March due to concerns regarding COVID-19,” said Oscar De La Hoya, Chairman and CEO of Golden Boy. “Therefore, our March 19 Read Full Story >>> MARCH 14 AND MARCH 17 TOP RANK EVENTS TO PROCEED WITHOUT FANS IN THE HULU THEATER
PhilBoxing.com, Fri, 13 Mar 2020
NEW YORK (March 12, 2020) — Due to the coronavirus pandemic, and to ensure the health and safety of boxing fans and the fight participants, Top Rank announced today that the March 14 and March 17 events at Hulu Theater at Madison Square Garden will proceed without spectators. The only individuals Read Full Story >>> Devin Haney Honored to be Voted 2019 Nevada Boxing Hall of Fame "Fighter of the Year"
PhilBoxing.com, Fri, 13 Mar 2020
LAS VEGAS, NV (March 12, 2020) – This past Tuesday, WBC Lightweight Champion, Devin "The Dream" Haney (24-0, 15 KOs), was awarded "Fighter of the Year" by the Nevada Boxing Hall-of-Fame in Las Vegas, Nevada. The young box Read Full Story >>> WORLD POOL MASTERS POSTPONED
PhilBoxing.com, Fri, 13 Mar 2020
The World Pool Masters, scheduled to take place in Gibraltar from March 26-29, has been postponed due to the Coronavirus pandemic. New dates will be announced in due course.
Matchroom Pool and HM Government of Gibraltar has taken this decision with the health and safety of our players, spectators Read Full Story >>> British Boxing Board issue coronavirus cancellation warning to promoters
By Phil D. Jay, World Boxing News, Fri, 13 Mar 2020
Adding to WBN’s warning of a spate of potential cancellations to boxing events over the coming months, the Britsh Board of Boxing Control have done likewise.
In a document sent to promoters, managers and event organizers, which was obtained by World Boxing News, the BBBofC stated they are, ‘m Read Full Story >>> Canelo Alvarez likely to fight Gennady Golovkin in Texas in September
By Anthony Cocks, RingNews24, Fri, 13 Mar 2020
World middleweight champion Saul ‘Canelo’ Alvarez 53-1-2 (36) appears on track to face Gennady ‘Triple G’ Golovkin 40-1-1 (35) in September.
The 29-year-old Mexican superstar is expected to face WBO super middleweight champion Billy Joe Saunders 29-0 (14) in Las Vegas on May 2 before comp Read Full Story >>> USYK COLLIDES WITH CHISORA AT THE O2
PhilBoxing.com, Thu, 12 Mar 2020
Ukrainian pound-for-pound star Oleksandr Usyk will face British favourite Derek Chisora in a colossal Heavyweight clash at The O2 in London on Saturday May 23, live on Sky Sports Box Office in the UK and DAZN in the US.
Read Full Story >>> Dragon Fire Boxing announce the launch of Dragon Fire Latino - Debut show on March 14, Santiago de Chile, Chile
PhilBoxing.com, Thu, 12 Mar 2020
Dragon Fire Boxing are delighted to announce their expansion into the South American market with the launch of their new Dragon Fire Latino brand.
Dragon Fire Boxing has been headed up by Tony Tolj for decades, with Read Full Story >>> Boxing Coronavirus: Big fights at risk due to ongoing COVID-19 crisis
By Phil D. Jay, World Boxing News, Thu, 12 Mar 2020
BOXING CORONAVIRUS – The situation looks bleak regarding big boxing matches going ahead in the midst of the ongoing coronavirus outbreak.
Firstly, a 30-day travel ban confirmed by the United States President Donald Trump was announced on Wednesday. It’s the clearest indication that fight fans Read Full Story >>> Is Arum Really Interested in Pushing Crawford to be Welterweight #1?
By Teodoro Medina Reynoso, PhilBoxing.com, Thu, 12 Mar 2020
Back in 2008, Bob Arum swallowed his humongous pride and allowed then Filipino prize ward Manny Pacquiao to agree to a one sided 15/85 purse split in order to secure a high profile potential "passing of the baton" type of f Read Full Story >>> Shakur Stevenson and Newark Mayor Ras Baraka Team Up to Inspire “Brick City” Youth
PhilBoxing.com, Thu, 12 Mar 2020
Stevenson to defend WBO featherweight world title Saturday against Miguel Marriaga LIVE on ESPN (10:30 p.m. ET) from Hulu Theater at Madison Square Garden
NEWARK, N.J. (March 11, 2020) — WBO featherweight world cha Read Full Story >>> MMA fighter Kastriot "Slaughterhouse" Xhema to make pro boxing debut Mar. 20 on "Fight Night In Framingham" card
PhilBoxing.com, Thu, 12 Mar 2020
Fighting Life charity event at Sheraton Hotel
FRAMINGHAM, Mass. (March 11, 2020) - Mixed-martial-arts fighter Kastriot "Slaughterhouse" Xhema, fighting out of Greenwich, Connecticut, will make his pro boxing debu Read Full Story >>> Utah Jazz Player Infected with COVID-19; NBA to suspend season following Wednesday's games
PhilBoxing.com, Thu, 12 Mar 2020
NEW YORK -- The NBA announced that a player on the Utah Jazz has preliminarily tested positive for COVID-19. The test result was reported shortly prior to the tip-off of Wednesday's game between the Jazz and Oklahoma City Read Full Story >>> Eumir Marcial Takes Top Spot, Irish Magno Salvages Berth
By Teodoro Medina Reynoso, PhilBoxing.com, Thu, 12 Mar 2020
Marcial.
Eumir Felix Marcial showed his readiness to take on the best of the rest of the world in the 2020 Tokyo Olympics by topping the middleweight division in the Asia Oceania pre Olympic boxing qualifiers that ended yesterda Read Full Story >>> Second Overtime: Sean "The Mechanic" Gibbons whips another work of art
By Homer D. Sayson, PhilBoxing.com, Thu, 12 Mar 2020
Sean Gibbons, the president of Manny Pacquiao Promotions inked Mark "Magnifico" Magsayo to a contract yesterday, further fortifying what already is an impressive stable currently populated by reigning world champions J Read Full Story >>> CLARESSA SHIELDS RETURNS TO SHOWTIME® VYING TO BECOME FIRST UNDISPUTED WORLD CHAMPION IN TWO DIVISIONS IN FOUR-BELT ERA
PhilBoxing.com, Thu, 12 Mar 2020
Shields To Face IBF Super Welterweight Champion Marie-Eve Dicaire With All Four Major Belts On The Line In 154-Pound Unification Bout
SHOWTIME BOXING: SPECIAL EDITION Saturday, May 9 At 9 p.m. ET/ 6 p.m. PT
NEW Read Full Story >>> Undefeated rising star Jamaine "The Technician" Ortiz In developmental process on way to top
PhilBoxing.com, Thu, 12 Mar 2020
WORCESTER, Mass. (March 11, 2020) - Fresh off his sensational hometown debut last month, Jamaine "The Technician" Ortiz (13-0, 7 KOs) is in the middle of a developmental process that is, hopefully, headed to the top of the Read Full Story >>> WBC Lightweight World Champion Devin Haney Confirmed for Sixth Annual Box Fan Expo, During Cinco de Mayo Weekend, Saturday May 2, in Las Vegas
PhilBoxing.com, Thu, 12 Mar 2020
Las Vegas (March 11, 2020) - Undefeated WBC lightweight world champion, Devin "The Dream" Haney has confirmed that he will appear at the sixth annual Box Fan Expo on Saturday, May 2, 2020, at the Cox Pavilion in Las Vegas from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Haney will hold a Meet & Greet with his fans at his Read Full Story >>> Manny Pacquiao confirms ring return as Eddie Hearn ramps up Saudi Arabia fight talks
By Matt Penn, Express.co.uk, Thu, 12 Mar 2020
Manny Pacquiao has confirmed that he will make his return to boxing in the ‘second or third week of July’ as promoter Eddie Hearn continues to tease a Saudi Arabia match-up with Mikey Garcia. Pacquio last fought against Keith Thurman nine months ago in Las Vegas.
Pacquiao won yet another worl Read Full Story >>> Pacquiao touts new MP Promotions fighter Mark Magsayo
ABS-CBN News, Thu, 12 Mar 2020
Mark Magsayo recently signed with Manny Pacquiao’s MP Promotions, a move Magsayo believes will help hype up his future bouts.
This is a partnership between TGB Promotions and MP Promotions, which aims to showcase the unbeaten Filipino on American soil under Al Haymon’s Premier Boxing Champion Read Full Story >>> SPORTS AND COVID-19
By Maloney L. Samaco, PhilBoxing.com, Wed, 11 Mar 2020
For most people, the new corona virus called COVID-19, shows only moderate symptoms, such as fever and cough. But for older adults and patients with existing health problems like asthma, heart disease and diabetes, it can Read Full Story >>> FORMER WORLD CHAMPIONS JULIAN WILLIAMS AND STEVE CUNNINGHAM JOIN CHRIS MYERS TO CALL FS1 PBC FIGHT NIGHT: JAMES KIRKLAND VS. MARCOS HERNANDEZ SATURDAY
PhilBoxing.com, Wed, 11 Mar 2020
FS1 PBC FIGHT NIGHT HEADLINED BY HARD-HITTING JAMES KIRKLAND AGAINST ALL-ACTION MARCOS HERNANDEZ IN MIDDLEWEIGHT SHOWDOWN
LOS ANGELES – Today, FOX Sports announces former unified super welterweight champion Julian Williams and former IBF Cruiserweight Champion Steve Cunningham join Emmy Award-w Read Full Story >>> Sampson Boxing Signs Venezuela’s Roiman Villa to a Promotional Contract
PhilBoxing.com, Wed, 11 Mar 2020
Sampson Boxing proudly announces the signing of super lightweight knockout puncher Roiman “Flaco de Oro” Villa to a promotional contract.
26-year-old Villa (21-1, 21 KOs) hails from Baranquita, Venezuela. He st Read Full Story >>> MP Promotions eyes May 16 fight for new signee Magsayo
By Dino Maragay, The Philippine Star, Wed, 11 Mar 2020
MANILA, Philippines – MP Promotions has signed Filipino featherweight prospect Mark Magsayo, who is set to return to the ring on May 16 as the latest fighter under Manny Pacquiao’s stable.
MP Promotions said Magsayo’s contract is in partnership with US-based TGB Promotions, and that the goa Read Full Story >>> Bob Arum: Manny Pacquiao won’t fight Terence Crawford
By JJ Wrighter , NowBoxing.com, Wed, 11 Mar 2020
The legendary hall of fame boxing promoter Bob Arum who heads Top Rank Promotions doesn’t believe many of the top fighters on PBC (Premier Boxing Champions) are eager to face off against his undefeated WBO welterweight champion Terence “Bud” Crawford.
Arum promoted some of the greatest figh Read Full Story >>> The Past Week in Action 10 March 2020
By Eric Armit, PhilBoxing.com, Wed, 11 Mar 2020
Helenius drops Kownacki.
Highlights:
-Robert Helenius scores big upset as he stops unbeaten Adam Kownacki in four rounds and Efe Ajagba and Frank Sanchez score wins on the undercard
-Jonjo Carroll stops Scott Read Full Story >>> SELBY VS. KAMBOSOS JR PRESS CONFERENCE QUOTES
PhilBoxing.com, Wed, 11 Mar 2020
Eddie Hearn:
“Well good afternoon everyone. Thank you for turning out today on this beautiful Welsh afternoon. It’s a pleasure to be back, it really is. I think anytime that you return to a city that loves their boxing and Read Full Story >>> MARCOS HERNANDEZ TALKS UPCOMING SHOWDOWN AGAINST JAMES KIRKLAND & MORE
PhilBoxing.com, Wed, 11 Mar 2020
All-Action Marcos Hernandez Battles Hard-Hitting James Kirkland in FS1 PBC Fight Night Main Event & on FOX Deportes This Saturday, March 14 from MGM National Harbor in Maryland
RIVERSIDE, CA. (March 10, 2020) - “Madm Read Full Story >>> Marcial Advances to Finals, Paalam, Magno in Box Offs
By Teodoro Medina Reynoso, PhilBoxing.com, Wed, 11 Mar 2020
Marcial.
Already qualified for the Tokyo Olympics, Eumir Felix Marcial improved further his standing and record while exacting some measure of revenge for his fallen fellow Pinoy fighters by defeating Ashish Kumar of India by Read Full Story >>> SHOBOX ALUMNI TIMOTHY BRADLEY JR., DEVIN HANEY AND JARON ENNIS RAVE ABOUT RISING PROSPECT BRANDUN LEE AHEAD OF HIS SHOBOX: THE NEW GENERATION MAIN EVENT THIS FRIDAY
PhilBoxing.com, Wed, 11 Mar 2020
NEW YORK – March 10, 2020 – Rising 140-pound knockout artist Brandun Lee has a growing reputation within the sport of boxing and can count three accomplished and decorated pros among those who believe he is destined for the very top. Former two-division champion Timothy Bradley, Jr., lightweight Read Full Story >>> Heavyweight Jeremiah Milton to Make Pro Debut in Hometown of Tulsa Oklahoma
PhilBoxing.com, Wed, 11 Mar 2020
LAS VEGAS, NV (March 10, 2020) – Heavyweight Jeremiah Milton, who recently signed a managerial agreement with Victory Sports & Entertainment, will now prep for his professional debut on April 17th in his hometown of Tulsa, Oklahoma, a Read Full Story >>> Nevada Boxing Hall of Fame Announces It’s Illustrious 2020 Induction Class
PhilBoxing.com, Wed, 11 Mar 2020
LAS VEGAS, NV (March 10, 2020) - An illustrious cast of boxing legends were inducted into the Nevada Boxing Hall of Fame today at the Fernando Vargas Fighting Foundation in Las Vegas. The 8th Annual Induction Weekend happens August Read Full Story >>> Mike Hilton Leads a Terrific Slate of Boxers as Part of Silver Bow's CHAMPBOX 2 Card on Friday, April 3rd at The Cure Insurance Arena in Trenton, NJ.
PhilBoxing.com, Wed, 11 Mar 2020
Undefeated Fighters Omar Salem, Khalid Twaiti, Jokub Sowirko, Eljihah Morales, Glenwood Latimer, Ry'Shine Collins & Sean Bullock in action
TICKETS ON SALE NOW
Trenton, NJ (March 10, 2020) - A plethora of undefeated figh Read Full Story >>> Curiel-Guarneros for Vacant WBC International Title on Telemundo
PhilBoxing.com, Wed, 11 Mar 2020
Mexico City, Mexico: The spring series epilogue of Boxeo Telemundo will take place this Friday, March 13th with a battle of crosstown flyweights as Adrian "Gatico" Curiel(15-3 3 KO's) faces Hugo "Verdugo" Guarneros(16- Read Full Story >>> |
