THE PAST WEEK IN ACTION 25 June 2025: Norman Flattens Sasaki; Simsri Edges Araneta; Rodriguez Outpoints Yafai
By Eric Armit, PhilBoxing.com, Tue, 24 Jun 2025
HIGHLIGHTS
-Brian Norman retains the WBO welterweight title with a fifth round kayo of Jin Sasaki
-Thanongsak Simsri wins the vacant IBF light fly title with a split decision over Cristian Araneta
-Francisco Rodrig Read Full Story >>>David Picasso poised for another crack at Naoya Inoue by aligning with Sean Gibbons
By Lance Pugmire, BoxingScene.com, Tue, 24 Jun 2025
The unbeaten WBC top-ranked junior featherweight contender David Picasso of Mexico has joined the man with the Midas Touch: advisor Sean Gibbons of Knuckleheads Boxing, the COO of Manny Pacquiao’s Promotions.
Immediately, Gibbons told BoxingScene Monday that victories by both Picasso – on the Read Full Story >>> FM Daluz rules 7th AQ Prime FIDE Standard Open chess tilt
By Marlon Bernardino, PhilBoxing.com, Tue, 24 Jun 2025
Seasoned woodpusher and FIDE Master (FM) Christian Mark Daluz emerged as the champion in the 7th AQ Prime FIDE Standard Open Chess Tournament last Sunday, June 22, 2025, at the Level 3 BodySenses, Robinsons Metro East, Pasig City.
FM Daluz, who plays for the University of Santo Tomas under the gu Read Full Story >>> Expert advice
By Nick Giongco, Daily Tribune, Tue, 24 Jun 2025
The three Filipino fighters seeing action in the undercard of Manny Pacquiao’s monumental comeback next month in Las Vegas have been getting premium pointers from the eight-division champion.
As the trio of Eumir Marcial, Jerwin Ancajas and Mark Magsayo continue to hang out with Pacquiao in his Read Full Story >>> Ancajas awaits call to join card
By Joaquin Henson, PhilBoxing.com, Tue, 24 Jun 2025
Former IBF superflyweight champion Jerwin Ancajas continues to train with the mindset of fighting on the July 19 card featuring Manny Pacquiao in Las Vegas but no opponent has been named so far. Still, Ancajas is stay Read Full Story >>> Macado fights Dulayba in Venue 88
By Lito delos Reyes, PhilBoxing.com, Tue, 24 Jun 2025
RAMEL “The Sharp” Macado of Koronadal City will fight Adrian “Insiong” Dulayba of Butuan City on June 29, Sunday at the Venue 88 in General Santos City.
The 29-year-old Macado [9-1-0, 5KOs] of Sanman Boxi Read Full Story >>> “Showtime” Shea Willcox & Rich Allen turned in KO Performances
PhilBoxing.com, Tue, 24 Jun 2025
“Fight Night at the Vets Club IV” Official results from Bridgewater, Mass.
BRIDGEWATER, Mass. (June 22, 2025) – The two newest members of Granite Chin Promotions’ (GCP) stable, undefeated Everett (MA) junio Read Full Story >>> Undefeated prospect Marco Romero To be showcased on Deontay Wilder PPV card this Friday night in Wichita
PhilBoxing.com, Tue, 24 Jun 2025
KANSAS CITY, Kan. (June 23, 2025) – Only two weeks after his last fight, fast-tracked Kansas boxing phenom Marco “El Tiburon” Romero (8-0, 7 KOs) returns this Friday night in Wichita to fight on the “Legacy Reloaded” card, presented by Global Combat Collective, and headlined by the ring re Read Full Story >>> Toro Promotions. Inc. to promote its First International pro boxing show in El Salvador on September 20th
PhilBoxing.com, Tue, 24 Jun 2025
LOS ANGELES (June 23, 2025) – Toro Promotions, Inc. has announced that it will expand its market on the international scene by promoting its first pro boxing event on September 20th in El Salvador.
The world of professional boxing is set to make history as El Salvador proudly hosts its inaugur Read Full Story >>> Oklahoma Completes Dream Season; Whips Indiana in Game 7, 103-91 for First NBA Title in Thunder Era
By Teodoro Medina Reynoso, PhilBoxing.com, Mon, 23 Jun 2025
Oklahoma completed a dream season beating worthy Finals rival Indiana Pacers in the ultimate game, 103-91 to win its first NBA championship in the Thunder era.
The Thunder emerged as the team with the best win-loss record Read Full Story >>> Pacquiao sparring partner wishes Barrios ‘good luck’
By Nick Giongco, Daily Tribune, Mon, 23 Jun 2025
One of Manny Pacquiao’s tall and rangy sparring partners has a simple message to World Boxing Council (WBC) welterweight champion Mario Barrios.
“Good luck, Mario Barrios. Good luck, good luck,” Saul Bustos told Los Angeles-based GMA stringer Jhay Otamias after watching the latest sparring Read Full Story >>> Japanese Boxer Jin Sasaki Suffers Memory Loss Following Brutal Knockout in WBO Title Fight
By Gabriel F. Cordero, PhilBoxing.com, Mon, 23 Jun 2025
Japanese boxing prospect Jin Sasaki, 23, is facing a challenging recovery after suffering a devastating knockout in his WBO welterweight title bout against American Brian Norman Jr. on Thursday, June 19, in Tokyo. The Read Full Story >>> Toshihiko Era Becomes WBF Asia Champion at Age 50
By Carlos Costa, PhilBoxing.com, Mon, 23 Jun 2025
BANGKOK, Thailand — In a remarkable achievement, veteran Japanese fighter Toshihiko Era (恵良敏彦) from Osaka has become the oldest boxer to claim an Asian boxing championship.
At 50 years old, Era showcased his dete Read Full Story >>> Ador Torres, Renato Cha, Lemuel De Barbo and Ivan Ognayon Score KO Wins in Thailand
By Carlos Costa, PhilBoxing.com, Mon, 23 Jun 2025
BANGKOK, Thailand — Filipino boxers Ador Torres, Renato Cha Jr., Lemuel Kenneth De Barbo and Ivan Ognayon delivered impressive knockout victories in non-title bouts at an event held at the Highland Boxing Gym in Ba Read Full Story >>> 2025 USA Boxing Junior Olympics and Summer Festival Concludes with Junior, Youth and Elite Championships
PhilBoxing.com, Mon, 23 Jun 2025
LAS VEGAS, Nev. (June 21, 2025) – The 2025 USA Boxing Junior Olympics and Summer Festival has concluded after six days of incredible action from its registered participants. On the final day of competition, the Male and Female Junior, Youth and Elite division champions were crowned, tying a bow on Read Full Story >>> Second Stage of the WBC Boxing Grand Prix Concludes with Great Success: Heavyweight and Featherweight
By Gabriel F. Cordero, PhilBoxing.com, Sun, 22 Jun 2025
The second stage of the innovative WBC Boxing Grand Prix tournament, a vision of WBC President for Life José Sulaimán, With the support of Riyadh Season and His Excellency, Turki Alalshikh, has been a resou Read Full Story >>> Miel Ticket: Vito Mielnicki Jr. Shuts Out Kamil Gardzielik
PhilBoxing.com, Sun, 22 Jun 2025
Jahi Tucker Beats Lorenzo Simpson in Co-Feature
NEWARK, N.J. (June 21, 2025) — Middleweight contender Vito Mielnicki Jr. returned to his home state for another night in the spotlight.
The 23-year-old defeated Read Full Story >>> WBC Grand Prix super lightweight results from Riyadh
By Gabriel F. Cordero, PhilBoxing.com, Sun, 22 Jun 2025
The second round of the WBC Boxing Grand Prix took place in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, in spectacular fashion at the BLVD Skating Rink in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
The tournament began in April with a total of 64 bout Read Full Story >>> Francisco Rodriguez Jr. Stuns Galal Yafai in Birmingham, Secures Interim WBC Flyweight Title
By Dong Secuya, PhilBoxing.com, Sun, 22 Jun 2025
In a significant upset at BP Pulse Live Arena in Birmingham, England Saturday night (early Sunday in Manila) Mexico's Francisco Rodriguez Jr. delivered a masterful performance to defeat hometown hero and Olympic gold m Read Full Story >>> Jesse 'The Little Giant' Espinas Crowned WBC Asia Super Flyweight Champion in Exciting Knockout Victory in China
By Carlos Costa, PhilBoxing.com, Sun, 22 Jun 2025
In a resounding triumph, Filipino big heart warrior Jesse "The Little Giant" Espinas (24-7, 14 KOs), claimed the WBC Asia Super Flyweight title with a stunning round 5 technical knockout victory over China's Jiangtao Cao Read Full Story >>> Bantam and Intermediate Champions Crowned on Day Five of USA Boxing Junior Olympics and Summer Festival
PhilBoxing.com, Sun, 22 Jun 2025
Junior, Youth and Elite Division Matchups Slated for Saturday
LAS VEGAS, Nev. (June 20, 2025) – Friday’s lone session has concluded at the 2025 USA Boxing Junior Olympics and Summer Festival inside the Las Vegas Convention Center in Las Vegas, Nev. Day five was packed with 154 bouts decided t Read Full Story >>> Filipinos De Barbo, Ognayon, Cha and Torres in Action in Brico Santig’s Show in Thailand
By Carlos Costa, PhilBoxing.com, Sat, 21 Jun 2025
BANGKOK, THAILAND - Four promising Filipino are all set to see action in the entertaining Brico Santig show set for Sunday, June 22, at the Highland Boxing Gym in Bangkok, Kingdom of Thailand.
The eight-bo Read Full Story >>> ‘LA FRIDAY NIGHT FIGHTS 2’: DAVID STEVENS DEFEATS PETR KHAMUKOV BY 10-ROUND UNANIMOUS DECISION
PhilBoxing.com, Sat, 21 Jun 2025
Leo Ruiz, Juan Sanchez, Dorian Mendez, Alexis Alvarado, Emiliano Alvarado & Daniel Cruz Score Televised Victories in Exciting Undercard Attractions
LONG BEACH, CA – June 20, 2025 – David “Dynamite” Stevens (15-2, 10 KOs) of Reading, PA, got past a determined challenge from Russian Olympia Read Full Story >>> Era and Nantapech Ready to Clash for WBF Asia in Thailand; Filipinos in the Undercard
By Carlos Costa, PhilBoxing.com, Sat, 21 Jun 2025
BANGKOK, THAILAND - All systems are go for the WBF Asia Pacific title fight. Japanese boxing veteran Toshihiko Era (25-4-1, 20 KOs) and Thai challenger Komkrich Nantapech (38-15-1, 28 KOs) have successfully made weig Read Full Story >>> Rested and recharged
By Nick Giongco, Daily Tribune, Sat, 21 Jun 2025
Manny Pacquiao was lacing up his trainers, already dressed in his jet-black running outfit ready to head out from his apartment on Wilshire Boulevard for his morning training session on Thursday when his phone rang.
He pressed the answer button after five rings and greeted the caller, who was tho Read Full Story >>> Team USA Youth High Performance Steamrolls into Junior Olympics and Summer Festival Semis
PhilBoxing.com, Sat, 21 Jun 2025
Landon John Patricio, Salim Ellis-Bey, Lorenzo Juanito Patricio and Jose Vasquez Capture Wins on Day Four
LAS VEGAS, Nev. (June 19, 2025) – The USA Boxing Youth High Performance Team steamrolls its opponents on day four at the 53rd annual USA Boxing National Junior Olympics and Summer Festival, Read Full Story >>> Weigh-In Results: Vito Mielnicki Jr. vs. Kamil Gardzielik
PhilBoxing.com, Sat, 21 Jun 2025
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• Vito Mielnicki Jr. 159.5 lbs vs. Kamil Gardzielik 159.5 lbs
(WBO Global, US WBC Read Full Story >>> ‘LA FRIDAY NIGHT FIGHTS 2’ 6 P.M PST/9 P.M. EST TONIGHT, LIVE ON DAZN, FEATURING STEVENS VS. KHAMUKOV
PhilBoxing.com, Sat, 21 Jun 2025
Tonight! Friday, June 20, Paco Presents, Golden Boy Promotions and Robert Garcia’ House of Champions will proudly present the second installment of their “LA Friday Night Fights” professional boxing series from Read Full Story >>> YAFAI VS. RODRIGUEZ WEIGHTS AND RUNNING ORDER
PhilBoxing.com, Fri, 20 Jun 2025
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HAMZA UDDIN 115.7 lbs v LEANDRO JOSE BLANC 114.9 lbs
(Walsall, England) (Concordia, Read Full Story >>> Thursday’s Action Featured Stellar Showings at the 2025 USA Boxing Junior Olympics and Summer Festival
PhilBoxing.com, Fri, 20 Jun 2025
Brackets Set For Final Two Days of USA Boxing’s Well-Attended Event
LAS VEGAS, Nev. (June 19, 2025) – Two sessions remain after the competition closed Thursday at the 2025 USA Boxing Junior Olympics and Summer Festival inside the Las Vegas Convention Center in Las Vegas, Nevada. There were de Read Full Story >>> Finals Go All the Way to Game 7 as Indiana Bludgeons Oklahoma in Game 6, 108-91
By Teodoro Medina Reynoso, PhilBoxing.com, Fri, 20 Jun 2025
Before the start of game six at the Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis, Shai Gilgeous Alexander was egging his Oklahoma teammates: "One more game for all the marbles".
It turned out that one more game would hav Read Full Story >>> Araneta Loses on Points in Odd Judging Setup; Still no Japanese World Welterweight Champion
By Teodoro Medina Reynoso, PhilBoxing.com, Fri, 20 Jun 2025
Christian Araneta went down in defeat to long time Japan based Thai fighter Thanomsak Simsri failing in his bid for the vacant IBF world light flyweight championship in Ota City, Japan Thursday.
It was a huge letdo Read Full Story >>> Espinas, Cao Make Weight, Ready for WBC Asia Battle Saturday in China
By Carlos Costa, PhilBoxing.com, Fri, 20 Jun 2025
In a battle of southpaws, Brave Filipino warrior Jesse “Little Giant” Espinas (23-7, 13 KOs) of Oroquieta City, Misamis Occidental, will take on taller Chinese Jiangtao Cao (10-4-2, 4 KOs) of Hefei, China.
The two Read Full Story >>> ASAPHIL Taps World-Class Coach to Lead RP Blu Girls to Greater Heights
By Marlon Bernardino, PhilBoxing.com, Fri, 20 Jun 2025
Coach Steven Figueroa leading the RP Blu Girls in training
Building a World-Class Program
For Coach Steven Figueroa, taking the lead of the RP Blu Girls, the Philippine National Softball Team supported by Cebuana Lhuillier, is about more than preparing athletes for international tournaments. It Read Full Story >>> YAFAI VS. RODRIGUEZ + UNDERCARD FINAL PRESS CONFERENCE QUOTES
PhilBoxing.com, Fri, 20 Jun 2025
Eddie Hearn, Matchroom Sport Chairman:
"Good afternoon everyone and welcome to Birmingham ahead of a big show on Saturday live and exclusive around the world on DAZN. Just talking to Galal and Peter there Read Full Story >>> Press Conference Notes: Vito Mielnicki Jr. Set for Homecoming Versus Kamil Gardzielik
PhilBoxing.com, Fri, 20 Jun 2025
Coverage begins LIVE on ESPN+ Saturday at 5:30 p.m. ET/2:30 p.m. PT
NEWARK, N.J. (June 19, 2025) — Middleweight contender Vito Mielnicki Jr. (20-1-1, 12 KOs) is ready to light up Brick City.
The Roselan Read Full Story >>> DUARTE VS. SIMS JR. TICKETS GO ON SALE TOMORROW, FRIDAY, JUNE 20TH
PhilBoxing.com, Fri, 20 Jun 2025
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Chicago, Illinois (June 19, 2025) - Tickets for the highly anticipated fight between two of Read Full Story >>> Day Three Finalized at the 2025 USA Boxing Junior Olympics and Summer Festival
PhilBoxing.com, Fri, 20 Jun 2025
PeeWee Eight-Year Old Champions Decided During Wednesday’s Action
LAS VEGAS, Nev. (June 18, 2025) – Two hundred fifty-four more bouts were contested across two sessions on day three of the 2025 USA Boxing Junior Olympics and Summer Festival inside the Las Vegas Convention Center in Las Vegas, Read Full Story >>> Normel De Jesus rules IIEE Central Luzon Region leg chess tilt
By Marlon Bernardino, PhilBoxing.com, Fri, 20 Jun 2025
San Leonardo, Nueva Ecija ---Normel De Jesus of Sta. Maria, Bulacan emerged as champion of the IIEE Central Luzon Region leg rapid open chess tournament at the Nagano Gym, NEUST San Leonardo campus, San Leonardo, Nueva Ecija on Thursday, June 19, 2025 here.
The former mainstay of University of Sa Read Full Story >>> Thanongsak Simsri Edges Christian Araneta by Split Decision, Claims IBF 108 World Title; Could Vayson Be Simsri's First Challenger?
By Carlos Costa, PhilBoxing.com, Thu, 19 Jun 2025
CEBU, Philippines — In a hard-fought battle in Tokyo, Japan, Thanongsak Simsri of Thailand (39-1, 34 KOs) outmaneuvered Filipino Cristian Araneta (25-3, 20 KOs), securing a split decision victory and claiming the va Read Full Story >>> Tokyo Fist: Brian Norman Jr. KOs Jin Sasaki to Retain Welterweight Crown
PhilBoxing.com, Thu, 19 Jun 2025
TOKYO (June 19, 2025) — The King of the South conquered the Far East.
WBO welterweight world champion Brian Norman Jr. defended his strap with a concussive fifth-round knockout of hometown challenger Jin Sasaki o Read Full Story >>> Araneta Scores Knockdown But Loses Title Bid to Simsri by Split Decision
By Dong Secuya, PhilBoxing.com, Thu, 19 Jun 2025
Christian Araneta of the Philippines, despite scoring a third round knockdown, fall short in his bid to bring home the IBF light flyweight belt when he lost by split decision against Thanongsak Simsri of Thailand Thursday Read Full Story >>> Indiana Must Control Jalen Williams, Challenge at Slot to Extend Series
By Teodoro Medina Reynoso, PhilBoxing.com, Thu, 19 Jun 2025
Concentrating on Shai Gilgeous Alexander has been the folly of the Indiana Pacers in the last two games, both loses, putting finals rivals Oklahoma City Thunder a win away from their first NBA championship.
The prepo Read Full Story >>> Pacquiao vs. Barrios: Intensity Builds as Barrios Warns of Bad Intentions, Potential Future Fights, and Expert Takes Dominate News Cycle
By Dong Secuya, PhilBoxing.com, Thu, 19 Jun 2025
The countdown to Manny Pacquiao's highly anticipated return to the ring on July 19th against WBC Welterweight Champion Mario Barrios is accelerating, and the news cycle is buzzing with increasing intensity. From st Read Full Story >>> Tickets On Sale Now for “Night of Champions” July 18 Live on DAZN from Caribe Royale Resort in Orlando
PhilBoxing.com, Thu, 19 Jun 2025
ORLANDO, FL (June 18, 2025) — Boxlab Promotions is proud to announce that tickets are now on sale for its upcoming boxing event, “Night of Champions,” taking place Friday, July 18, 2025, at the luxurious C Read Full Story >>> Undefeated Boxer Dante Kirkman Makes History as First Pro Fighter to Graduate from Stanford University
PhilBoxing.com, Thu, 19 Jun 2025
PALO ALTO, CA (June 18, 2025) – Undefeated middleweight prospect Dante “The Inferno” Kirkman (4-0, 2 KOs) has added a prestigious accolade to his already impressive resume—earning his bachelor's degree from Read Full Story >>> USA Boxing Junior Olympics and Summer Festival Day Two Concludes
PhilBoxing.com, Thu, 19 Jun 2025
Seven Male Divisions and Two Female Divisions in Action on Tuesday’s Slate
LAS VEGAS, Nev. (June 18, 2025) – The 2025 USA Boxing Junior Olympics and Summer Festival continued Tuesday inside the Las Vegas Convention Center in Las Vegas, Nev. There were 279 more bouts decided throughout the day Read Full Story >>> WBC Legends of Boxing Museum reopens on June 22 in Los Angeles
By Gabriel F. Cordero, PhilBoxing.com, Wed, 18 Jun 2025
On June 22nd, 2025, the Grand Re-Opening of the “WBC Legends of Boxing Museum” will take place at 5226 Pomona Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90022, from 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM.
Distinct from and not to be confused with Read Full Story >>> AFBC Extraordinary Congress declared invalid: Former Board's authority nullified
PhilBoxing.com, Wed, 18 Jun 2025
Lausanne, Switzerland – The AFBC Normalisation Committee, established by the IBA Board of Directors, has issued a statement addressing the recent invitations received by AFBC National Federations to attend an AFBC Extraordinary Congress allegedly scheduled for 23 August 2025 in Addis Ababa, Ethiop Read Full Story >>> Winners of 2025 UTP Elite Eight Playoffs Named; 18 Junior Tennis Standouts to Represent PH in International Tournament
By Marlon Bernardino, PhilBoxing.com, Wed, 18 Jun 2025
The 2025 UTP Elite Eight Playoffs, one of the Philippines’ most prestigious junior tennis tournaments, concluded on June 15 in San Carlos City, Negros Occidental. The weeklong competition brought together 72 of the country’s top junior tennis players—36 from Luzon/NCR and 36 from Visayas-Minda Read Full Story >>> Weights from Tokyo: Christian Araneta 107.6, Thanongsak Simsri 107.1 for Vacant IBF Light Flyweight World Title
By Carlos Costa, PhilBoxing.com, Wed, 18 Jun 2025
CEBU, Philippines — The stage is set! Filipino Christian Araneta and Thanongsak Simsri of Thailand has successfully made weight today ahead of their hot clash for the vacant IBF Light Flyweight World Title Thursday, J Read Full Story >>> Weigh-In Results: Brian Norman Jr. vs. Jin Sasaki
PhilBoxing.com, Wed, 18 Jun 2025
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* The main event is expected to begin at approximately 7:15 a.m. ET/4:15 a.m Read Full Story >>> CLARESSA SHIELDS VS. LANI DANIELS PRESS CONFERENCE QUOTES
PhilBoxing.com, Wed, 18 Jun 2025
DETROIT (JUNE 17, 2025) – Ahead of the highly anticipated Claressa Shields vs. Lani Daniels Undisputed Heavyweight Championship, Salita Promotions President Dmitriy Salita, 313 Presents President Howard Handler, and Read Full Story >>> Brian Norman Jr.: "This Championship Belt Means Everything to Me!"
PhilBoxing.com, Wed, 18 Jun 2025
Norman to defend WBO welterweight crown against Japan's Jin Sasaki on enemy turf in Tokyo
Coverage begins on ESPN+ THURSDAY at 4 a.m. ET/1 a.m. PT
TOKYO (June 17, 2025) — Atlanta's newest world champion traveled Read Full Story >>> Julian Gonzalez Takes on Former World Title Challenger Jason Sanchez in Main Event on Friday, June 27th at The 2300 Arena in Philadelphia
PhilBoxing.com, Wed, 18 Jun 2025
World Ranked Brittany Sims Takes on Marcela Nieta
Quadir Albright Plus Undefeated Ali Ellis & Shammel Butler in Action
PHILADELPHIA (JUNE 17, 2025)--On Friday night, June 27th, undefeated super featherweight Julian Gonzalez takes on veteran Jason Sanchez in the eighth-round main event at the 230 Read Full Story >>> IBA reaffirms its commitment to good governance and stability in Africa
PhilBoxing.com, Wed, 18 Jun 2025
Lausanne, Switzerland – The International Boxing Association (IBA) has issued a formal statement addressing recent developments involving the African Boxing Confederation (AFBC), following the public comments and actions of Mr. Berhanu, a member of the IBA Board of Directors.
On 3 April 2025, t Read Full Story >>> Day One of the USA Boxing Junior Olympics and Summer Festival Concludes
PhilBoxing.com, Wed, 18 Jun 2025
Two Hundred and Sixty-Four Bouts Contested on Opening Day
LAS VEGAS, Nev. (June 16, 2025) – Day one of the 2025 USA Boxing Junior Olympics and Summer Festival is complete. Across two sessions, 264 bouts were decided among the male peewee, bantam, intermediate, junior, youth and elite divisions Read Full Story >>> The Past Week in Action 16 June 2025: Hitchins Stops Kambosos; Wins by Andy Cruz and Teremoana; Donaire Returns
By Eric Armit, PhilBoxing.com, Tue, 17 Jun 2025
Hitchins (R) tags Kambosos. Read Full Story >>> THRILLA IN MANILA GOLDEN ANNIVERSARY 9 - MUHAMMAD ALI WINS WORLD HEAVYWEIGHT TITLE
By Maloney L. Samaco, PhilBoxing.com, Tue, 17 Jun 2025
By late 1963, Clay had become the top contender for Sonny Liston's world heavyweight title. Their title fight was scheduled on February 25, 1964, in Miami Beach, Florida. Liston had a terrifying character, a dominating fighter Read Full Story >>> OKC Nears First NBA Title in Thunder Era; Outclasses Indiana, 120-109 in Game 5
By Teodoro Medina Reynoso, PhilBoxing.com, Tue, 17 Jun 2025
Oklahoma City Thunder came near to its first NBA championship since the franchise moved from Seattle by outclassing the Indiana Pacers, 120-109 in game five in Oklahoma City.
The Thunder forced the Pacers t Read Full Story >>> Crawford Refutes #3 P4P Ranking; WBA Doesn't Forget Nonito Donaire
By Teodoro Medina Reynoso, PhilBoxing.com, Tue, 17 Jun 2025
Days after the Ring Magazine came out with its latest pound for pound ranking, Terrence Crawford personally issued disagreement at being rated #3 behind Oleksander Usyk and Naoya Inoue.
In an interview with a boxing website p Read Full Story >>> Fortune teller
By Nick Giongco, Daily Tribune, Tue, 17 Jun 2025
Conditioning coach Justin Fortune has been spending so much time with Manny Pacquiao the last few weeks that he is not afraid to issue a bold prediction.
The Filipino eight-division legend is slated to challenge Mario Barrios for the World Boxing Council welterweight crown on 19 July at the MGM G Read Full Story >>> GM John Paul Gomez joins Touchmove in Roxas City
By Marlon Bernardino, PhilBoxing.com, Tue, 17 Jun 2025
Philippine chess grandmaster (GM) John Paul Gomez has confirmed his participation in the much-anticipated 4th edition of Touchmove, an Individual Open Rapid Chess Tournament scheduled for August 24 at the atrium of SM City Mall in Roxas City.
At 39 years old and from Laguna province, Gomez become Read Full Story >>> Perfect foe, perfect outcome
By Joaquin Henson, PhilBoxing.com, Tue, 17 Jun 2025
Nonito Donaire, Jr. couldn’t have found a more perfect opponent than Andres Campos in his comeback fight after a two-year layoff. Last Saturday, Donaire displayed master class in outboxing the Chilean to win the WBA Read Full Story >>> Prospects Collide Results: Rajon Chance Defeats Yan Carlos Perez
PhilBoxing.com, Tue, 17 Jun 2025
Harley Burke Decisions Louis Maietta in Co-Feature
Star Boxing event delivers tremendous fight card
WHITE PLAINS, NY (June 16, 2025) - On Saturday night, Star Boxing delivered a thrilling boxing event that had fans en Read Full Story >>> Undefeated Russian super middleweight Petr “The Surgeon” Khamukov to headline This Friday in Long Beach on DAZN
PhilBoxing.com, Tue, 17 Jun 2025
LOS ANGELES (June 16, 2025) – Often avoided Russian super middleweight Petr “The Surgeon” Khamukov (13-0, 6 KOs) will headline “LA Friday Night Fights”, presented by Paco Presents and Golden Boy Promotions, Read Full Story >>> International Boxing & MMA Consultants Appointed to serve as El Salvador Professional Combat Sport Commission
PhilBoxing.com, Tue, 17 Jun 2025
CHICAGO (June 16, 2025) – El Salvador has a goal to become a center for major boxing and MMA events as part of President Nayib Bukele’s broader vision. The Boxing Federation has appointed International Boxing & MMA Consultants, Inc. (“IBMC”) as the national athletic commission overseeing pro Read Full Story >>> Sasotize teams champion and 1st runner up in 2nd JCI Senate Chess Tourney
By Marlon Bernardino, PhilBoxing.com, Tue, 17 Jun 2025
Lipa City, Batangas---The Sasotize Miko and Sasotize Yana had similar match points of 19 for its 6 wins and 1 draw in the 7-swiss 3x3 team competition of the 2nd JCI Senate Chess Tournament held in Lipa Academy of Sports Culture and Arts, Barangay Dagatan in Lipa City, Batangas last Sunday, June 15, Read Full Story >>> Araneta ready to drop bomb
By Nick Giongco, Daily Tribune, Mon, 16 Jun 2025
Just a few days before his world title crack in Japan, Christian “The Bomb” Araneta is already right on track.
Araneta is slated to meet Thaongsak Simsri of Thailand for the vacant International Boxing Federation (IBF) light-flyweight crown on Thursday at the Ota City General Gymnasium in Tok Read Full Story >>> USA Boxing’s Elite High Performance Team Concluded World Boxing Championship 2025 With Nine Medals
PhilBoxing.com, Mon, 16 Jun 2025
Yoseline Perez (54kg), Alyssa Mendoza (57kg) Nab Gold Medals
USTI NAD LABEM, Czech Republic (June 15, 2025) – Team USA's Elite High Performance roster picked up nine medals to close out the World Boxing Challenge Grand Prix Usti Nad Labem this past Saturday. Yoseline Perez (women's 54 kg) and A Read Full Story >>> "The Filipino Flash" Nonito Donaire Makes Stunning Comeback, Wins Interim WBA 118-lbs Title in Argentina!! (PHOTOS)
By Carlos Costa, PhilBoxing.com, Sun, 15 Jun 2025
CEBU, Philippines — As expected and hoped for by so many fans here in the Philippines and around the world, Nonito Donaire is once again a world champion!!
Donaire has claimed the interim WBA 118-lbs title with a tec Read Full Story >>> DAZN is Set to Make Exciting Debut in Thailand with Thrilling Dream Boxing/Highland Boxing Show
By Carlos Costa, PhilBoxing.com, Sun, 15 Jun 2025
DAZN, the leading sports streaming service, is gearing up for its inaugural boxing show in Thailand, a nation renowned for its passion for combat sports.
On Saturday, August 30, the World Siam Boxing Stadium w Read Full Story >>> Hitchins Dominates, Stops Kambosos Jr. in Eighth Round to Retain IBF Super Lightweight Title
By Dong Secuya, PhilBoxing.com, Sun, 15 Jun 2025
Richardson Hitchins delivered a masterful boxing performance at the Madison Square Garden Theater, stopping George Kambosos Jr. in the eighth round to capture the IBF Super Lightweight title Saturday night (Sunday Read Full Story >>> Richardson Hitchins stops George Kambosos with brutal body shot to retain IBF world title
By Darshan Desai, Yahoo! Sports, Sun, 15 Jun 2025
Uncrowned has Richardson Hitchins vs. George Kambosos Jr. live results, round-by-round updates, highlights, ring walks and start time for the Hitchins vs. Kambosos fight card on Saturday night at The Theater at Madison Square Garden in New York City, New York. Hitchins makes the first defense of his Read Full Story >>> George Kambosos destroyed in world title ‘massacre’ as Richardson Hitchins KOs gutsy Aussie
By Andrew Jackson, Fox Sports, Sun, 15 Jun 2025
Richardson Hitchins predicted a “massacre” and he delivered.
George Kambosos had shocked the world before at Madison Square Garden but on Sunday afternoon, Hitchins proved too much as the American retained his IBF junior welterweight title with an eighth-round TKO win.
Hitchins consistentl Read Full Story >>> |
