Naoya Inoue vs Johnriel Casimero Likely for April in Las Vegas
By Carlos Costa, PhilBoxing.com, Thu, 23 Jan 2020
Boxing fans, keep your fingers crossed.
Because it is very likely that undefeated WBA/IBF 118-pounder sensation "The Monster" Naoya Inoue (19-0, 16 KO's) and Filipino WBO world champion Johnriel Casimero (29-4, 20 KO Read Full Story >>>Full Card Set for Silver Bow's Inaugural ChampBox 1 This Saturday Night at the Cure Insurance Arena in Trenton, NJ
PhilBoxing.com, Thu, 23 Jan 2020
Mike Hilton takes on Baldimir Hernandez in main event
Trenton, NJ (January 21, 2020) - This Saturday night at The Cure Insurance Arena in Trenton, Silver Bow will present ChampBox 1 with an exciting seven bout card.
In the main event, former National Golden Gloves champion and undefeated cruis Read Full Story >>> ENE-PURCELL VS SINGH: WBF WORLD YOUTH TITLE FIGHT MARCH 14
PhilBoxing.com, Thu, 23 Jan 2020
HERMAN ENE-PURCELL WILL LOOK TO ADD TO HIS EVER GROWING BELT COLLECTION when he takes on James 'The Beast' Singh on March 14 on the very special TGW & Smithy Bring the Big Fight 25 card at Rumours International.
Ene-Purcel Read Full Story >>> Danny Garcia can see Manny Pacquiao vs Conor McGregor happening: 'It would generate a lot of money' (video)
By Danny Flexen, SecondsOut.com, Thu, 23 Jan 2020
Former two-weight world champion Danny Garcia returns to his second home in Brooklyn on Saturday night to face Ivan Redkach. The Ukranian was chosen in part due to his southpaw stance, with Garcia eyeing future fights against left-handers Errol Spence - who he was set to meet in January, before the Read Full Story >>> Why Floyd Mayweather could take May 2 Las Vegas date from Canelo
By Phil D. Jay, World Boxing News, Thu, 23 Jan 2020
Floyd Mayweather could be ready to up the ante for his return to action as Canelo Alvarez continues the selection process for his next bout.
Pound for Pound number one Canelo has drawn up his shortlist for a return to the ring on May 2nd of 2020. As we know, several names are in the frame.
WBN Read Full Story >>> Valledares Fights Taduran for IBF Minimum Title
By Teodoro Medina Reynoso, PhilBoxing.com, Thu, 23 Jan 2020
In a strange twist of fate, Mexican Daniel Valledares will be fighting IBF minimumweight titlist Pedro Taduran of the Philippines for his title this February 1, 2020 in Monterrey, Mexico after defeating another Filipi Read Full Story >>> DANNY GARCIA VS. IVAN REDKACH, JARRETT HURD VS. FRANCISCO SANTANA & STEPHEN FULTON VS. ARNOLD KHEGAI MEDIA WORKOUT QUOTES
PhilBoxing.com, Thu, 23 Jan 2020
Tripleheader Takes Place This Saturday, January 25 Live on SHOWTIME from Barclays Center in Brooklyn in Premier Boxing Champions Event
BROOKLYN (January 22, 2020) - Two-division world champion Danny “Swift Read Full Story >>> JASON QUIGLEY VS. FERNANDO MARIN OFFICIAL WEIGHTS
PhilBoxing.com, Thu, 23 Jan 2020
Quigley vs. Marin is a 10-round super middleweight fight presented by Golden Boy. The event will take place Thursday, Jan. 23 at the Hangar at the OC Fair & Event Center in Costa Mesa, Calif. The event will be streamed li Read Full Story >>> Welterweight contender Steve Gago returns in Perth against WBC Asia Pacific Champion Geisler AP
PhilBoxing.com, Thu, 23 Jan 2020
One time IBF Pan Pacific Welterweight Champion Steve Gago is looking to bounce back in style, as he takes on WBC Asia Pacific Champion Geisler AP on Dragon Fire Boxing's latest edition of the world-renowned Thunderdome series o Read Full Story >>> WGM Frayna in Chooks-To-Go National Rapid Chess Championships on Saturday
By Marlon Bernardino, PhilBoxing.com, Thu, 23 Jan 2020
WOMAN GRANDMASTER (WGM) Janelle Mae Frayna will spearhead a strong cast clashing in the 3rd Chooks-to-Go National Rapid Chess Championships that gets underway on Saturday, January 25, 2020 at the Exhibition Hall 5/F, Ayala Malls Manila Bay, Diosdado Macapagal Avenue, corner Aseana Avenue in Paranaq Read Full Story >>> Floyd Mayweather Needs Money…Or Attention
By Paul Magno, Overtime Heroics, Thu, 23 Jan 2020
What the heck is “Floyd ‘Money’ Mayweather—The Legendary Icon Tour?”
Well, aside from a garishly awful self-aggrandizing psychological scream for help from “Money” Mayweather, this “Legendary Icon Tour” is some sort of figurative traveling circus around Belgium and the UK in lat Read Full Story >>> Should Adrien Broner reach out to Manny Pacquiao for guidance?
By Joseph Herron , Fight Saga, Thu, 23 Jan 2020
What's going on with Adrien Broner?
The inactive former four-division world titlist hasn't been seen in the ring since dropping a unanimous decision to Filipino Senator Manny Pacquiao over a year ago.
Of course, anyone who frequents tabloid news pages and sites that specialize in gonzo journal Read Full Story >>> Manny Pacquiao remembers pro debut from 25 years ago today: ‘Boxing changed my life forever’
By Scott Christ, Bad Left Hook, Thu, 23 Jan 2020
25 years ago today, one of the all-time greats made his professional boxing debut at the age of 16, and Manny Pacquiao remembered the day on his Instagram page:
Pacquiao weighed in at 106 pounds for his debut fight against Edmund Enting Ignacio, a 20-year-old fellow Filipino who was 1-1 at the ti Read Full Story >>> The China Throwdown: Esquiva Falcao—Ainiwaer Yilixiati Middleweight Clash Set for Ramirez-Postol Co-Feature February 1 LIVE on ESPN
PhilBoxing.com, Thu, 23 Jan 2020
Two-fight telecast to begin at 10 p.m. ET
ESPN+ undercard stream to start at 8 p.m. ET
HAINAN, China (Jan. 22, 2020) — Undefeated Brazilian middleweight contender Esquiva “La Pantera” Falcao will look to turn back Read Full Story >>> RISING LIGHTWEIGHT PROSPECT THOMAS MATTICE TO FACE ISAAC CRUZ GONZALEZ IN MAIN EVENT OF SHOBOX: THE NEW GENERATION FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 14 LIVE ON SHOWTIME®
PhilBoxing.com, Thu, 23 Jan 2020
Four-Fight Card Also Features Undefeated Prospects Raeese Aleem, Montana Love And Derrick Colemon Jr. In Toughest Tests Of Their Careers
NEW YORK – January 22, 2020 – Rising lightweight prospect Thomas Mattice wil Read Full Story >>> NBA Daily: Double Whammy for Dallas - Loses Powell to Ruptured Achilles Tendon and Falls to Clippers 110-107
By Reylan Loberternos, PhilBoxing.com, Thu, 23 Jan 2020
Boracay Island, Philippines – Reigning Finals MVP and two-time Defensive Player of the Year Kawhi Leonard stuffed the stats sheet with 36 points, 11 rebounds, 2 assists, 3 steals, and 2 blocks to power the LA Clippers pa Read Full Story >>> 30 days out: 'Don't look down' Deontay Wilder vs. Tyson Fury 2
By Allan Cerf, MaxBoxing.com, Thu, 23 Jan 2020
Particulars: On Feb. 22, it’s Tyson “Gypsy King” Fury, lineal heavyweight champion of the world, versus WBC titleholder Deontay “Bronze Bomber” Wilder, the “world’s hardest puncher” for a “part” of the heavyweight championship.
Background: The heavyweight champion was not Read Full Story >>> EXCLUSIVE: Billy Joe Saunders reacts to Canelo green light for May 2
By Phil D. Jay, World Boxing News, Thu, 23 Jan 2020
WBO super middleweight champion Billy Joe Saunders has confirmed to WBN firm his distinct interest in facing Canelo Alvarez on May 2 in Las Vegas.
Undefeated Saunders is firmly willing to put his title on the line after learning exclusively from WBN of the Mexican’s green light as a potential o Read Full Story >>> What's Next for "The Notorious" Conor McGregor, Boxing or UFC?
By Carlos Costa, PhilBoxing.com, Wed, 22 Jan 2020
After the spectacular 40-second stoppage victory of Conor McGregor over Donald "Cowboy" Cerrone Saturday night in Las Vegas, Top Rank's boss, Bob Arum, has said that he would like to see "The Notorious" against his boxer Ter Read Full Story >>> Cuban prodigy “King” Raynel Mederos inks with Tony Tolj's Dragon Fire Boxing
PhilBoxing.com, Wed, 22 Jan 2020
Tony Tolj and Dragon Fire boxing have announced they have signed 23-year-old Cuban prodigy “King” Raynel Mederos.
Boasting an impressive amateur record of: 145 fights, 111 wins having been part of Cubas's national setup from 2009 as he was selected as a cadet. The Jnr Welterweight won severa Read Full Story >>> Conor McGregor, Floyd Mayweather Jnr, Terence Crawford ... who will Manny Pacquiao fight in 2020?
By Andrew McNicol, South China Morning Post, Wed, 22 Jan 2020
Flyweight, super-bantamweight, featherweight, super-featherweight, lightweight, super-lightweight, welterweight, super welterweight. Filipino boxing legend and senator Manny Pacquiao welcomes his 25th year in professional boxing this year having already won 12 world titles across a record eight weig Read Full Story >>> Mikey Garcia: Manny Pacquiao should’ve won Fighter of the Decade over Mayweather
By JJ Wrighter , NowBoxing.com, Wed, 22 Jan 2020
Four-division world champion Mikey Garcia is in disagreement with who won the BWAA (Boxing Writers Association of America) “Fighter of the Decade” award for 2010-2019.
The once beaten fighter, was hosting a media day in Riverside, CA at his trainer/brother Robert Garcia’s boxing gym with a Read Full Story >>> United States venues considered for Anthony Joshua vs Kubrat Pulev
World Boxing News, Wed, 22 Jan 2020
World Boxing News can reveal Anthony Joshua is not only considering United Kingdom venues for his forthcoming clash with Kubrat Pulev.
Following an IBF extension to the negotiation deadline, Joshua and his team are mulling over several site options.
This comes on the back of Pulev himself shar Read Full Story >>> EXCLUSIVE: Anthony Joshua next fight 'Very close' to being Kubrat Pulev, with Nigeria in the frame
By Danny Flexen, SecondsOut.com, Wed, 22 Jan 2020
Anthony Joshua likes to keep us guessing. The unified world heavyweight champion, knowing we are all wondering which of his two mandatory contenders he will face next, this week talked about reopening negotiations with WBC king Deontay Wilder, who first has the small matter of a Tyson Fury rematch t Read Full Story >>> RAU'SHEE WARREN & CALEB TRUAX COMPETE IN SEPARATE ATTRACTIONS ON PLANT-FEIGENBUTZ UNDERCARD
PhilBoxing.com, Wed, 22 Jan 2020
UNDEFEATED IBF SUPER MIDDLEWEIGHT CHAMPION CALEB PLANT MAKES HOMECOMING TITLE DEFENSE AGAINST VINCENT FEIGENBUTZ HEADLINING FOX PBC FIGHT NIGHT & ON FOX DEPORTES
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (January 21, 2020) - Former bantamweight world champion Rau'shee Warren will battle Mexico's Gilberto Mendoza in a 10- Read Full Story >>> Wilfredo Mendez Set to Defend WBO 105 World Title in Panama
By Carlos Costa, PhilBoxing.com, Wed, 22 Jan 2020
PANAMA CITY, Panama -- WBO Minimumweight World Champion Wilfredo Méndez (15-1, 5 KO's) of Puerto Rico is set to make his second world title defense against unbeaten Ecuadorian Pedro Villegas (12-0, 4 KO's) on Sa Read Full Story >>> Abraham Nova Takes out Pedro Navarrete in Four Rounds
PhilBoxing.com, Wed, 22 Jan 2020
NEW YORK (January 21, 2020) - This past Saturday night, Split-T Management's world-ranked junior lightweight contender Abraham "Super" Nova was explosive in stopping veteran Pedro Navarrete in the 4th round of their schedu Read Full Story >>> Local Inspiration Mike Hilton Headlines This Saturday Night on Silver Bow's ChampBox1 Fight Card at Cure Insurance Arena in Trenton, New Jersey
PhilBoxing.com, Wed, 22 Jan 2020
Plus Undefeated LaQuan Evans, Quaseem Carter, Frederic Julan
Trenton, NJ (January 21, 2020) - This Saturday night at the Cure Insurance Arena in Trenton, New Jersey, Silver Bow's ChampBox 1 that will be headlined by undefeated a Read Full Story >>> Oscar De La Hoya: Pacquiao beats McGregor, but they should stay in their lane
By JJ Wrighter , NowBoxing.com, Wed, 22 Jan 2020
Retired former world boxing champion, Oscar De La Hoya, was at the Westside Boxing Club in Los Angeles on Monday hosting the media day workout for his undefeated lightweight fighter Ryan Garcia who takes on Francisco Fonseca at the Honda Center in Anaheim, CA on Valentines Day, February 14th.
De Read Full Story >>> Ashfall drives Ancajas to Dipolog
By Joaquin Henson, PhilBoxing.com, Wed, 22 Jan 2020
A motorcycle drives in an ash-covered town in Cavite, Philippines.
Ashfall caused by the Taal Volcano eruption has sent IBF superflyweight champion Jerwin Ancajas to relocate his training camp from Magallanes, Cavite to Di Read Full Story >>> DORTICOS IN RIGA TO FACE-OFF WITH BRIEDIS: “I’M GONNA KNOCK HIM OUT!”
PhilBoxing.com, Wed, 22 Jan 2020
Yuniel Dorticos (24-1, 22 KOs) has touched down in Riga for the kickoff press conference ahead of his highly-anticipated WBSS Cruiserweight Ali Trophy final with Mairis Briedis (26-1, 19 KOs) on March 21 at the Arena Ri Read Full Story >>> NBA Daily: Thunder Down Rockets 112 - 107
By Reylan Loberternos, PhilBoxing.com, Wed, 22 Jan 2020
Boracay Island, Philippines – The Oklahoma City Thunder rallied from 15 points down in the fourth quarter to beat the Houston Rockets 112-107 on Monday night (Tuesday morning, Philippine time) at the Toyota Center in H Read Full Story >>> Pacquiao vs McGregor: "It would be like me beating up a kid," insists Mikey Garcia
By Joseph Herron , Fight Saga, Wed, 22 Jan 2020
Here we go again.
After MMA superstar Conor McGregor made light work of Cowboy Donald Cerrone, stopping him just 40 seconds into round number one in the main event of UFC 246, Manny Pacquiao's manager and matchmaker Sean Gibbons took to his favorite social media page and posted this mock poster o Read Full Story >>> EXCLUSIVE: Anthony Joshua told not to bother with Deontay Wilder offer
By Phil D. Jay, World Boxing News, Wed, 22 Jan 2020
Anthony Joshua has been warned not to bother making an attempt to break a trilogy of fights between Deontay Wilder and Tyson Fury.
The unified heavyweight champion made a startling statement in a recent admission to Sky Sports in the UK.
Joshua shockingly stated he would ask Wilder to default Read Full Story >>> Peñalosa looks to bounce back
By Edri Aznar, Sun.Star Cebu, Wed, 22 Jan 2020
CARLO Peñalosa is in for a tough test as he takes on fellow former regional champion Alphoe Dagayloan on Feb. 1, 2020 at The Flash Grand Ballroom of the Elorde Sports Complex in Parañaque City.
“This is a very important fight for Carlo (Peñalosa). His opponent is not easy. This fight will te Read Full Story >>> The Much Maligned Boxing Judge
By Ted Sares, The Sweet Science, Wed, 22 Jan 2020
Identifying bad judges is pretty easy, but that’s not the purpose of this essay. To the contrary, the emphasis here is on fine judges and the many ways they can be unjustly labeled.
Now to name a few of today’s best boxing judges is to risk excluding others and that’s admittedly unfair but Read Full Story >>> Narita to fight Shimooka on Jan. 27
By Lito delos Reyes, PhilBoxing.com, Wed, 22 Jan 2020
ORTHODOX Yumi Narita of Japan will fight compatriot Yumiko Shimooka for the vacant Japanese female minimumweight title on Jan. 27 at the Korakuen Hall in Japan.
They already fought once but it was only a regular fight in July 21, 2018 with Narita scoring a unanimous decision over Shimooka.
Narit Read Full Story >>> JAMES TENNYSON SIGNS WITH MATCHROOM BOXING
PhilBoxing.com, Wed, 22 Jan 2020
Northern Irish Lightweight contender James Tennyson has signed a multi-fight promotional deal with Eddie Hearn’s Matchroom Boxing as he targets a shot at the British 135lbs title after stopping Craig Evans in their Eliminator bout in November.
Tennyson called time on a blossoming amateur career Read Full Story >>> Manny Pacquiao and Floyd Mayweather were the best fighters of the last decade..
By Jeff Powell, Daily Mail (UK), Wed, 22 Jan 2020
Still the arguments rumble on. Who was the Fighter of the Decade just gone? Time to settle it before the first January of the New 20s is out.
We can flirt with Saul Alvarez, fiddle with Wladimir Klitschko or sympathise with Gennady Golovkin for being robbed twice by Canelo.
But in reality ther Read Full Story >>> Khan an option for Manny
By Joaquin Henson, PhilBoxing.com, Tue, 21 Jan 2020
Former super WBA/IBF lightwelterweight champion Amir Khan is suddenly in the candidates’ list for super WBA welterweight champion Sen. Manny Pacquiao’s next opponent with interest from Middle East promoters stirring the pot Read Full Story >>> RYAN GARCIA LOS ANGELES MEDIA TOUR QUOTES AND PHOTOS
PhilBoxing.com, Tue, 21 Jan 2020
GARCIA TAKES ON FRANCISCO FONSECA ON FRIDAY, FEB. 14 AT THE HONDA CENTER IN ANAHEIM, CALIF. AND STREAMED LIVE ON DAZN
Tickets Still on Sale!
LOS ANGELES (Jan. 20, 2020): Rising lightweight sensation Ryan Gar Read Full Story >>> SIMS FACES ANGULO IN FIRST TITLE FIGHT
PhilBoxing.com, Tue, 21 Jan 2020
Super-Middleweight talent meets former World title challenger in Miami
Anthony Sims Jr will fight for his first pro title as he meets Roamer Alexis Angulo for the WBO Latino Super-Middleweight title on Thursday January 30 Read Full Story >>> The Past Week in Action 20 January 2020
By Eric Armit, PhilBoxing.com, Tue, 21 Jan 2020
Referee Benjy Esteves stops the Rosario (L)-Williams fight in the 5th round.
Highlights:
-Jeison Rosario stops Julian Williams to win the IBF, WBA and IBO super welter titles
-Chris Colbert lifts the WBA int Read Full Story >>> BARE KNUCKLE FIGHTING CHAMPIONSHIP HITS FORT LAUDERDALE!
PhilBoxing.com, Tue, 21 Jan 2020
Cuban Sensation Hector Lombard Battles Hard-Hitting David Mundell in BKFC 10 Main Event Saturday, February 15 Live on Pay-Per-View from the Greater Fort Lauderdale Convention Center in Fort Lauderdale, Fla.
FORT LAUDERDALE, F Read Full Story >>> NBA Daily: Spurs Beat Heat in Texas 107-102
By Reylan Loberternos, PhilBoxing.com, Tue, 21 Jan 2020
Boracay Island, Philippines – The San Antonio Spurs have shown once again that they have what it takes to take on the league’s top teams as they eked out a 107-102 victory over the Miami Heat on Sunday night (Monday morni Read Full Story >>> Fury predicts early KO of Wilder in heavyweight rematch
By Greg Beacham, Associated Press, Tue, 21 Jan 2020
LOS ANGELES — Tyson Fury leaned into the microphone and issued an audacious prediction to Deontay Wilder regarding their heavyweight rematch.
“You’re going to sleep in two rounds,” the English champion said.
Wilder replied by picking up his own microphone and loudly sniffing it, mockin Read Full Story >>> All about national pride
By Joaquin Henson, PhilBoxing.com, Tue, 21 Jan 2020
The book “50 Greatest Filipino Athletes of All-Time” will be launched in grand fashion at the Sheraton Manila Hotel Ballroom on Andrews Avenue, Pasay City, tonight and with the featured sports heroes expected Read Full Story >>> McGregor, Pacquiao, and Reality
By Paul Magno, Overtime Heroics, Tue, 21 Jan 2020
Was Conor McGregor using Manny Pacquiao’s name to help sell Saturday’s comeback fight at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas against Donald ‘Cowboy’ Cerrone?
Probably—and why not? What better way to market a pay-per-view to boxing-oriented fight fans than to invoke the name of one of boxing’s Read Full Story >>> Deontay Wilder vs Anthony Joshua might be closer than you think
By Phil D. Jay, World Boxing News, Tue, 21 Jan 2020
World Boxing News knew better than some of the painstaking lengths both sides have gone to in an attempt to make Deontay Wilder vs Anthony Joshua a reality.
Deeply briefed on negotiations back in the summer of 2018, WBN was at the forefront of releasing information on the Wilder side.
The Amer Read Full Story >>> Dream fights for 2020: Teofimo Lopez vs Devin Haney - Deontay Wilder vs Anthony Joshua - Errol Spence Jr. vs. Terence Crawford
By Max Warren, MaxBoxing.com, Tue, 21 Jan 2020
Dream fights
Teofimo Lopez vs. Devin “The Dream” Haney: This is a fight that may seem premature, but is certainly one that can rock the boxing world. Both men are in their early twenties and have put on tremendous boxing displays over the past few years that demonstrate that they are beyond t Read Full Story >>> BRIEDIS-DORTICOS TICKETS ON-SALE WEDNESDAY – 24H EARLY ACCESS AVAILABLE!
PhilBoxing.com, Mon, 20 Jan 2020
Tickets for the incredible Mairis Briedis vs Yuniel Dorticos Ali Trophy showdown go on sale from €29 on Wednesday, January 22nd at 11am in Latvia (10am CET, 9am in the UK and 5am U.S.) via bilesuserviss.lv and Read Full Story >>> Nietes Could Have Been Our Strong Fallback Fighter of the Decade Bet
By Teodoro Medina Reynoso, PhilBoxing.com, Mon, 20 Jan 2020
Had he not vacated his world title and been inactive last year, Donnie 'Ahas' Nietes could have been our strongest fallback bet for the Fighter of the Decade award in support of Manny Pacquiao.
The Boxing Writers Association o Read Full Story >>> Floyd Mayweather, Conor McGregor not the only ones chasing Manny Pacquiao
World Boxing News, Mon, 20 Jan 2020
Over the last few months, it’s no secret Floyd Mayweather and Conor McGregor have an interest in facing Filipino Senator Manny Pacquiao.
The ‘Pacman’ is riding the crest of a wave since defeating Keith Thurman last July at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas.
But Mayweather and McGregor are not t Read Full Story >>> BRACKIN VS FREIBERG: Australasian Title
PhilBoxing.com, Mon, 20 Jan 2020
RISING STARS CLASH
CHRIS BRACKIN TAKES ON FELLOW YOUNG GUN KYLE FREIBERG FOR THE AUSTRALASIAN TITLE
THEY'RE TWO OF THE BRIGHTEST YOUNG STARS ON THE DOMESTIC BOXING SCENE. Between them they've lost just once in fourte Read Full Story >>> Tyson Fury explains three-fight plan that includes Anthony Joshua and Dillian Whyte bouts
By Ollie Salt , Daily Star (UK), Mon, 20 Jan 2020
Tyson Fury insists he only has three fights left in his career before retiring - naming Deontay Wilder, Anthony Joshua and Dillian Whyte as his final opponents.
The Gypsy King is gearing up for a highly-anticipated rematch with WBC heavyweight champion Wilder in Las Vegas next month, 14 months af Read Full Story >>> All Roads Lead To Floyd Mayweather. Still.
By Tris Dixon , BoxingScene.com, Mon, 20 Jan 2020
It’s hard to tell when this Fighter of the Decade thing actually became a thing.
But here it is; experts, fans and fighters squabbling over who was more successful over a certain period of time, better than their contemporaries in the same span and who were, by chance rather than design, pigeon Read Full Story >>> Conor McGregor: Who next after UFC 246? Khabib, Mayweather, Masvidal, Usman or Pacquiao?
By Nick Peet, BBC Sport, Mon, 20 Jan 2020
Conor McGregor's spectacular 40-second demolition of Donald 'Cowboy' Cerrone in UFC 246's main event meant the question of who next for the Irishman came even earlier than expected.
Floyd Mayweather, Manny Pacquiao, Jorge Masvidal, Kamaru Usman and even Khabib Nurmagomedov were all quick to raise Read Full Story >>> Shock Upset! Rosario dethrones J-Rock
By Robert Ecksel, BoxingNoir, Mon, 20 Jan 2020
Saturday night at the Liacouras Center in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, in a shock upset televised live on PBC on FOX and FOX Deportes, Julian "J-Rock" Williams (27-2-1, 16 KOs), the reigning and defending WBA/IBF/IBO super welterweight champion from Philly, was dethroned by Jeison Rosario (20-1-1, 14 Read Full Story >>> If Conor McGregor boxes again, should it be Manny Pacquiao or Floyd Mayweather?
By Michael Woods, Bad Left Hook, Mon, 20 Jan 2020
Conor McGregor had more boxing eyes on him than is typical on an evening when pro pugilism is available, making a successful return to UFC’s Octagon on Saturday night.
Fair to say the McGregor vs Cowboy Cerrone clash, taking place at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, was more intriguing to Team Pacq Read Full Story >>> Dewey Cooper: Pacquiao stops McGregor, he hits too hard and has a titanium chin
By JJ Wrighter , NowBoxing.com, Mon, 20 Jan 2020
World class trainer and former fighter Dewey “Black Kobra” Cooper is a man of many talents. He has competed in boxing, kickboxing and MMA and has good insight of each combative sport from first hand experience.
Cooper competed on in K-1 kickboxing and almost won the 2004 heavyweight grand pri Read Full Story >>> Tyson Fury reveals three-fight plan including Deontay Wilder, Anthony Joshua and Dillian Whyte
By Michael Benson, talkSPORT, Mon, 20 Jan 2020
Tyson Fury has named Deontay Wilder, Anthony Joshua and Dillian Whyte as the fighters he intends to face in the final three bouts on his current contract.
The ‘lineal’ heavyweight champion already has his rematch with Wilder locked in for February 22 in Las Vegas, and after that will be left Read Full Story >>> Tyson Fury sparks injury fears ahead of Deontay Wilder rematch during Conor McGregor night
By Daniel Blackham, Express.co.uk, Mon, 20 Jan 2020
Tyson Fury sparked injury concerns as he arrived at the T-Mobile Arena for Conor McGregor’s fight with Donald ‘Cowboy’ Cerrone at UFC246. The ‘Gypsy King’ appeared to be limping as he arrived in the arena.
The heavyweight is in Las Vegas to train for his rematch with Deontay Wilder next Read Full Story >>> Floyd Eyes McGregor and Nurmagomedov While McGregor Has Floyd and Pacquiao on His Mind
By Hans Themistode, Boxing Insider, Mon, 20 Jan 2020
It didn’t take long for UFC star Conor McGregor to get rid of Donald Cerone at UFC 246.
40 seconds to be exact. It took Floyd Mayweather an even shorter amount of time to call out McGregor on his Instagram account for a rematch.
Seemingly watching the McGregor contest with his finger on Read Full Story >>> NBA Daily: Bogdanovic, Gobert, Mitchell and Clarkson Combine for 100 Points, as Jazz Blowout Kings 123-101
By Reylan Loberternos, PhilBoxing.com, Mon, 20 Jan 2020
Boracay Island, Philippines – The Utah Jazz bounced back from a painful overtime loss to New Orleans in their previous game with an excellent display of teamwork, as they dominated the Sacramento Kings from pillar to post 1 Read Full Story >>> Pinoy Suelo wins 3rd in Singapore Rapid Chess
By Marlon Bernardino, PhilBoxing.com, Mon, 20 Jan 2020
Final Standing:
(Open division, 7 round Swiss system)
6.0 points---IM Kevin Goh Wei Ming (Singapore), FM Ashvin Sivakumar (Singapore), AGM Roberto Suelo Jr. (Philippines)
5.5 points---FM Nelson "Elo" Mariano III (Philippines)
5.0 points---Tianle Deng (China), Joseph Navarro (Philippines), GM D Read Full Story >>> Floyd Mayweather vs Manny Pacquiao, Conor McGregor 2 SHO PPV’s?
By Phil D. Jay, World Boxing News, Mon, 20 Jan 2020
All the usual signs are there as WBN Fighter of the Decade Floyd Mayweather prepares to unveil a blockbuster comeback double in 2020.
The boxing legend has been teasing fights for the past few months prior to revealing his desire to make yet another return to the ring.
With mountains of money Read Full Story >>> Conor McGregor wants to fight Manny Pacquiao
By Anthony Cocks, World Boxing News, Mon, 20 Jan 2020
Conor McGregor is keen to set foot back in the boxing ring despite his 10th round loss to Floyd Mayweather two-and-a-half years ago.
The 31-year-old UFC star said he would welcome the opportunity to face WBA welterweight champion Manny Pacquiao in what would be a big money fight between two of th Read Full Story >>> Warriors snap 10-game Losing Streak with 109-95 Victory Over the Magic
By Jason Aniel, PhilBoxing.com, Mon, 20 Jan 2020
San Francisco, CA—The Golden State Warriors not used to being on the wrong end of a 10-game streak. So the joy was evident when the Warriors finally snapped their season long 10-game losing, defeating the Orlando Magic Read Full Story >>> Storm is Back: Eleider Alvarez Knocks Out Michael Seals
PhilBoxing.com, Sun, 19 Jan 2020
Felix Verdejo Scores Decision Win Over Manuel Rey Rojas
VERONA, N.Y. (Jan. 18, 2020) — The first man to land his Sunday punch was going to win the fight. Former world champion Eleider "Storm" Alvarez returned from a Read Full Story >>> Mendoza TKO's Bau to win the WBF International flyweight title
By Lito delos Reyes, PhilBoxing.com, Sun, 19 Jan 2020
DAVAO CITY -- Southpaw Michael "Captain Barbel" Mendoza of Camarines Sur scored a 1st round TKO over Stevanus Nana Bau of Indonesia to win the World Boxing Foundation International flyweight title last Jan. 18 at Pili Capitol C Read Full Story >>> Hosokawa retains OPBF middleweight title
By Lito delos Reyes, PhilBoxing.com, Sun, 19 Jan 2020
ORTHODOX Shinobu Charlie Hosokawa of Japan scored a unanimous decision over Kazuto Takesako of Osaka, Japan to retain his Orient and Pacific Boxing Federation middleweight title last Jan. 18 at Korakuen Hall in Japan.
It was the 12th win against the fifth loss and one draw by Hosokawa.
Hosokaw Read Full Story >>> NBA Daily: Raptors Set Franchise-Record 22 Treys to Wallop Wizards 140-111
By Reylan Loberternos, PhilBoxing.com, Sun, 19 Jan 2020
Boracay Island, Philippines – Spurred by torrid shooting from the rainbow territory, the Toronto Raptors dominated the Washington Wizards 140-111 on Friday night (Saturday morning, Philippine time) at the Scotiabank Ar Read Full Story >>> Undefeated Heavyweight Norman Neely in Action Tonight in Philadelphia
PhilBoxing.com, Sun, 19 Jan 2020
Nutley, NJ (January 18, 2020)- Tonight at The Liacouras Center in Philadelphia, undefeated heavyweight prospect, Norman Neely will look for his 5th consecutive win (and knockout) when he takes on 27 fight veteran Larry Knight.
Neely, of Paterson, New Jersey is promoted by GH3 Promotions and racke Read Full Story >>> Manny Pacquiao Vs. Conor McGregor: The Road to Floyd Mayweather JR – Boxing News
By Geno McGahee, Scared Stiff Reviews, Sun, 19 Jan 2020
It is sort of surprising that in 2020 that we are still looking for a Manny Pacquiao-Floyd Mayweather, JR., bout, but the interest is there. There have been constant hints that Mayweather, JR., were going to make his comeback and that Pacquiao was the fight that he was going to have but it hasn’t Read Full Story >>> For Fighter of The Decade, The BWAA Got it Right
By Cliff Rold, BoxingScene.com, Sun, 19 Jan 2020
Hardcore fight fans might have several answers to the question of the best fighter of the 1970s. It was the decade where Roberto Duran was at his most destructive and in his most dominant weight class; the ten year period where only retirement could defeat Carlos Monzon.
But does it really take l Read Full Story >>> |
