The Past Week in Action 12 January 2025: Jai Opetaia Stops David Nyika to Retain IBF Cruiser Title
By Eric Armit, PhilBoxing.com, Mon, 13 Jan 2025
Opetaia (R) finishes Nyika in 4.
Highlights:
-Jai Opetaia stops unbeaten New Zealander David Nyika in four rounds in IBF cruiserweight title defence and unbeaten heavyweight Justis Huni halts South African champion Read Full Story >>>Devin Haney Picks Clear Winner for Canelo-Crawford Showdown: "He's The Best"
By George Fields, RingSide24, Mon, 13 Jan 2025
Canelo Alvarez and Terence Crawford might face off in the ring soon. The boxing world is buzzing about this potential super-middleweight clash, with Crawford willing to jump up two weight classes to make it happen.
Canelo – a four-weight world champion just like 'Bud' – wasn't keen on the ide Read Full Story >>> Canelo Alvarez On Crawford Fight: ‘We're Here To Make The Best Deals’
By Manouk Akopyan, The Ring, Mon, 13 Jan 2025
Canelo Alvarez was one of the countless greats who was front and center at the The Ring awards in London on Saturday night, as several honors, including 2024 “Fight of the Year”, was awarded to the sport’s top stars.
In 2025, the boxing public believes that a bout between Alvarez and Terenc Read Full Story >>> Dmitry Bivol Was Last Man To Beat Canelo And Sums Up Terence Crawford’s Chances Of Victory In 4 Words
By Toby Morgan, SecondsOut.com, Mon, 13 Jan 2025
Another man looking to add his name to the list of those who have defeated Canelo is pound-for-pound star Crawford. ‘Bud’ became a four-weight champion in his last outing when he outpointed Israil Madrimov on his 154lb debut – a clash against the Mexican would require a further two weight clas Read Full Story >>> Filipino Remark Bartolome wins The Rooky Monthly Standard FIDE Rated chess tournament in Thailand
By Marlon Bernardino, PhilBoxing.com, Mon, 13 Jan 2025
Manila---The Rooky Monthly Standard FIDE Rated chess tournament ended in a 2-way tie at the top. Both Remark Bartolome of the Philippines and Robert Suelo Jr. of Laos finished with 4.5 points apiece in five outings. But Bartolome secured first place with a superior tiebreak.
The 2-day (January 1 Read Full Story >>> Gibbons working on ‘Thrilla’ treat
By Nick Giongco, Daily Tribune, Sun, 12 Jan 2025
The celebration of the 50th anniversary of the Thrilla in Manila keeps on gaining traction.
Sean Gibbons is closely working with the leadership of the World Boxing Council (WBC) in guaranteeing that the event becomes as celebrated as the colossal 1975 world heavyweight title showdown between Muha Read Full Story >>> Kevin Arquero wins Pozorrubio rapid chess tilt
By Marlon Bernardino, PhilBoxing.com, Sun, 12 Jan 2025
Pozorrubio, Pangasinan--- Veteran blitz player Kevin Arquero saved his best games down the stretch to rule the Pozorrubio Town Fiesta Rapid Chess Tournament at the 3rd floor Executive Building in Pozorrubio, Pangasinan last Saturday, January 11, 2025.
The Pasay City resident Arquero, who plays fo Read Full Story >>> Kingsley Ibeh wins 10th straight, Austin Brooks defends WBA title
PhilBoxing.com, Sun, 12 Jan 2025
TACOMA, Wash. (January 11, 2025) – Underrated heavyweight Kingsley “The Black Lion” Kingsley (15-2-1, 13 KOs) win his 10th fight in a row in last night’s latest installment of “EQC Fight Night,” presented by Toro Promotions, Inc. and Whitfield Haydon Boxing, in the EQC Event Center at Read Full Story >>> Villacastin to fight Marcos in RFL Kickboxing
By Lito delos Reyes, PhilBoxing.com, Sun, 12 Jan 2025
SEVENTEEN-YEAR-OLD Clarens "The Nightmare" Villacastin of Davao City will fight Julius Marcos from General Santos City in the main event of the Reality Fighting League [RFL] Kickboxing Series on January 19 at Diho 2 Cover Read Full Story >>> Boxer Eumir Marcial Faces Cheating, Abuse Allegations from Estranged Wife
By Dong Secuya, PhilBoxing.com, Sun, 12 Jan 2025
Filipino Olympic boxing medalist Eumir Marcial is at the center of a public controversy following accusations of infidelity and abuse from his estranged wife, Princess Marcial. Despite denying the allegations in a GMA New Read Full Story >>> Canelo Alvarez vs. Terence Crawford Taking Huge Steps Forward
By Harsh Rana, Essentially Sports, Sun, 12 Jan 2025
It looks like miracles do happen. After all this time and countless disappointments, it looks like boxing fans will get the fight they have been aching to watch. Only a few weeks ago, the reports of a possible 2025 fight between Canelo Alvarez and Terence Crawford took over the internet.
The inte Read Full Story >>> Sans Curry and Green, Warriors Bow to Pacers; Boston, New York Lose to Western Foes at Home
By Teodoro Medina Reynoso, PhilBoxing.com, Sat, 11 Jan 2025
We got a glimpse of a future Golden State Warriors without Steph Curry and Draymond Green early today and it was not very promising.
The Warriors were without Curry and Green, both out due to back injuries, when they took o Read Full Story >>> Sebastian Fundora, Bakhram Murtazaliev plans begin to give shape to 154
By Lance Pugmire, BoxingScene.com, Sat, 11 Jan 2025
Boxing’s best division is ready to flex its depth as the plans for junior middleweight titleholders Sebastian Fundora and Bakhram Murtazaliev started to unfold Friday.
Fundora, 21-1-1 (13 KOs), and former three-belt welterweight titleholder Errol Spence Jnr, 28-1 (22 KOs), are currently awaitin Read Full Story >>> Don’t count Magsayo out
By Nick Giongco, Daily Tribune, Sat, 11 Jan 2025
Over at the Wild Card Boxing Club in Hollywood, Mark “Magnifico” Magsayo is neck-deep in preparations for what could be the biggest fight of his colorful career.
Though he is not officially listed as the opponent, the Los Angeles-based Bohol banger has been singled out as a potential replacem Read Full Story >>> INDIAN OLYMPIAN NISHANT DEV PENS DEAL WITH MATCHROOM AND DEBUTS IN LAS VEGAS
PhilBoxing.com, Sat, 11 Jan 2025
Dev makes pro bow on January 25, live worldwide on DAZN
Indian Olympian Nishant Dev has signed a long-term promotional deal with Eddie Hearn and Matchroom and will make his professional debut at The Chels Read Full Story >>> Registration opens for IBA Women’s World Boxing Championships 2025 in Niš
PhilBoxing.com, Sat, 11 Jan 2025
Lausanne, Switzerland – We are thrilled to officially announce that the 2025 IBA Women’s World Boxing Championships will take place in the city of Niš, Serbia, from 8 to 17 March 2025, with the registration period now open until 20 February 2025.
This prestigious event is the female cornerst Read Full Story >>> Canelo Drops Bombshell Opinion on Crawford's Recent Win: "Wasn't Impressed"
By Ronald Crawley, RingSide24, Sat, 11 Jan 2025
Canelo Alvarez didn't mince words when asked about Terence Crawford's recent fight. The Mexican superstar summed up Crawford's performance against Israil Madrimov in just two words: "He lost."
Crawford stepped up to 154lbs for the first time in August, taking on Madrimov for the WBA super-welterw Read Full Story >>> DYBL to revive league on Jan. 25
By Lito delos Reyes, PhilBoxing.com, Sat, 11 Jan 2025
THE Davao Youth Basketball League [DYBL] Inter-School Developmental League will start on January 25 at the Margarita Gym in Bajada, Davao City.
“There are 10 slots per category, on a first come, first serve basis,” said tournament director Rael Diaz.
The categories are Mini [Born 2012 Elem Read Full Story >>> SPORTS RECORDS 8: BERNARD HOPKINS JR., THE OLDEST CHAMPION IN ANY WEIGHT DIVISION
By Maloney L. Samaco, PhilBoxing.com, Sat, 11 Jan 2025
Bernard Hopkins Jr. held multiple world championships in two weight classes, including the undisputed championship at middleweight from 2001 to 2005, and the lineal championship at light heavyweight from 2011 to 2012.
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Read Full Story >>> BISUTTI VS NATTAPONG READY FOR BATTLE FOR IBF ASIA HEAVYWEIGHT BELT IN THAILAND
PhilBoxing.com, Fri, 10 Jan 2025
PATTAYA BEACH, Thailand — Italian Bomber Alessio Bisutti (11-0, 10 KOs), and more-experienced Thailand warrior Nattapong Phangpimai (22-5, 19 KOs), successfully made weight for their IBF Asia Heavyweight fight tomorrow, Sat Read Full Story >>> Knockout king Llover returning in March
By Nick Giongco, Daily Tribune, Fri, 10 Jan 2025
Undefeated bantamweight Kenneth Llover, who needed just 60 seconds in knocking out his Japanese rival last month, could resurface in late-March to resume display his devastating ways again.
After dismantling Tulio Dekanarudo in Osaka last 15 December, Llover is being readied to return with a bang Read Full Story >>> ASA-PHIL Clinic Featuring International Coaches Ignites New Era for Softball in the Philippines
By Marlon Bernardino, PhilBoxing.com, Fri, 10 Jan 2025
In a landmark event poised to redefine the future of Philippine softball, international coaching luminaries Steven Figueroa and Skylynne Ellazar led a transformative two-day clinic organized by the Amateur Softball Association of the Philippines (ASA-PHIL). Held on January 8-9 at Rizal Memorial Stad Read Full Story >>> RFL Kickboxing Series starts on Jan. 19 at Diho 2
By Lito delos Reyes, PhilBoxing.com, Fri, 10 Jan 2025
THE Reality Fighting League [RFL] Kickboxing Series will start on January 19 at the Diho 2 Covered Court in Cabantian Davao City.
Dubbed as the “Kingdom on Heroes”, the event brings together the finest teams and fighters from across Mindanao.
“It will showcase the region's top talent in Read Full Story >>> Pinays cited for wrong reasons
By Joaquin Henson, PhilBoxing.com, Fri, 10 Jan 2025
Aira Villegas (L) and Nesthy Petecio (R).
Paris Olympic bronze medalists Nesthy Petecio and Aira Villegas were cited in a recap of the women’s boxing event in last year’s Summer Games but for the wro Read Full Story >>> Weights from Emerald Queen Casino In Tacoma, Washington
PhilBoxing.com, Fri, 10 Jan 2025
TACOMA, Wash. (January 9, 2025) – The official weigh-in was held today for tomorrow night’s next installment of “EQC Fight Night,” presented by Toro Promotions, Inc. and Whitfield Haydon Boxing, featuring two Read Full Story >>> February 14: Heavyweight Contender Jared Anderson Added to Denys Berinchyk-Keyshawn Davis Undercard at The Theater at Madison Square Garden
PhilBoxing.com, Fri, 10 Jan 2025
Second-generation Puerto Rican star Juanmita Lopez De Jesus to make pro debut
NEW YORK CITY (Jan. 9, 2025) — Heavyweight contender Jared “The Real Big Baby” Anderson is ready for a fresh start in 2025. Th Read Full Story >>> Former IBF Super Featherweight Champion Shavkatdzhon Rakhimov Returns to Make Sampson Boxing Promotional Debut Against Justin Pauldo
PhilBoxing.com, Fri, 10 Jan 2025
Saturday, February 8, at Boeing Center at Tech Port in San Antonio, TX
January 9, 2025 – Former IBF World Super Featherweight Champion Shavkatdzhon “Shere Khan” Rakhimov (17-1-1, 14 KOs) will return to the ring and ma Read Full Story >>> THE BIGGEST IRISH BOXING CARD IN NEW YORK CITY HISTORY!
PhilBoxing.com, Fri, 10 Jan 2025
‘KING’ CALLUM WALSH BATTLES DEAN SUTHERLAND IN THE MAIN EVENT
SUNDAY, MARCH 16 IN THE THEATER AT MADISON SQUARE GARDEN
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New York City (January 9, 2025) The Fastest Rising S Read Full Story >>> Best of the East Meets Tops of the West; Offense Versus Defense, Cavs Prevail
By Teodoro Medina Reynoso, PhilBoxing.com, Fri, 10 Jan 2025
The best of the East met the top from the West featuring offense versus defense.
The Eastern best team Cleveland Cavaliers defeated the visiting Western topnotcher Oklahoma City, 129-122 employing a balanced offense Read Full Story >>> World Super Flyweight Contender John “Scrappy” Ramirez preparing for Career-defining 2025
PhilBoxing.com, Fri, 10 Jan 2025
LOS ANGELES (January 9, 2024, 2024) – Super flyweight contender John “Scrappy” Ramirez (14-1, 9 KOs) avenged his only career loss as a professional on December 14th, taking a 10-round unanimous decision from previ Read Full Story >>> Boxing, billiards champions to be honored in PSA Awards Night
By Jean Malanum, PNA.gov.ph, Thu, 09 Jan 2025
MANILA – Pool icons Rubilen Amit and Carlo Biado, along with boxing champions Melvin Jerusalem and Pedro Taduran, lead the major awardees in the San Miguel Corp. - Philippine Sportswriters Association (SMC-PSA) Awards Night at the Manila Hotel grand ballroom on Jan. 27.
Amit topped the WPA Wome Read Full Story >>> Canelo Alvarez Has Summed Up The Level Of Floyd Mayweather’s Power Perfectly In Just 4 Words
By Kailem Lowe, Round by Round Boxing, Thu, 09 Jan 2025
Floyd Mayweather is one of two fighters that hold a victory over Saul ‘Canelo’ Alvarez.
Canelo fought Mayweather back in 2013, when the Mexican superstar was just 23-years-old, The bout take place at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, with the WBC, WBA and RIng Magazine light middleweig Read Full Story >>> Sharks Billiards Association second season kicks off last week of January
By Marlon Bernardino, PhilBoxing.com, Thu, 09 Jan 2025
MANILA – The Sharks Billiard Association (SBA) second season at the state-of-the-art Sharks Arena & Sportsbar along Tomas Morato Avenue, Quezon City every Sunday, starting the last week of January.
This was announced by SBA founder and chief executive officer Hadley Mariano on Wednesday.
The E Read Full Story >>> Maxboxing 2024 Fighter of the Year - Oleksasndr Usyk
By John Raspanti, MaxBoxing.com, Thu, 09 Jan 2025
The 2024 Maxboxing Fighter of the Year is a former Olympic gold medalist who turned professional at 26.
He began his career as a cruiserweight, winning a world title in his 10th fight. The hype was real. He captured a heavyweight title five years later and became undisputed in 2024.
Read Full Story >>> Terence Crawford Once Completely Ruled Out Ever Facing Two Men: “How The Tables Have Turned”
By Kerr Ferguson, SecondsOut.com, Thu, 09 Jan 2025
Fans eagerly await Terence Crawford‘s next move.
The switch-hitter from Omaha, Nebraska has been considered one of the very best fighters on the planet since his statement win over Errol Spence Jr in 2023 to become undisputed welterweight champion.
Despite many billing the bout as a pick ’ Read Full Story >>> Jr. Tennis Tour & Satellite Circuit kicks off Jan. 16
By Lito delos Reyes, PhilBoxing.com, Thu, 09 Jan 2025
THE 2025 Junior Tennis Tour and Satellite Circuit will kick off on January 16 at Midsayap in the province of Cotabato.
The 1st leg will be the Mayor Rolando Sacdalan Junior Tennis Championships on January 16 to 18 at the Midsayap Tennis Club.
“There will be a total of 10 legs,” said tourna Read Full Story >>> Lofranco faces Refugio for WBA Asia title
By Lito delos Reyes, PhilBoxing.com, Wed, 08 Jan 2025
ORTHODOX Arnel “The Sniper” Lofranco of Davao City will face veteran Jonathan “Hard Worker” Refugio of Malaybalay City on February 15 at the Kulaman Gym in SNA, Sultan Kudarat.
“I'm ready for our fight,” sa Read Full Story >>> Cebuana Lhuillier Tennis Ambassador Nino Alcantara Embarks on a Promising International Tennis Journey
By Marlon Bernardino, PhilBoxing.com, Wed, 08 Jan 2025
Filipino tennis star Nino Alcantara, one of Cebuana Lhuillier’s Tennis Ambassadors, is set to represent the Philippines on the international stage, competing in a string of high-profile ATP Challenger tournaments in Asia over the coming months. The ATP Challenger 75 event in Bangkok, Thailand, whi Read Full Story >>> PSFI to continue grassroots activities
By Lito delos Reyes, PhilBoxing.com, Wed, 08 Jan 2025
THE Pilipinas Sambo Federation Inc. [PSFI] will continue with its grassroots activities in different regions of the country this year.
“We will continue the program which was started already in Davao City,” said re-elected PSFI president Paolo Tancontian.
Also in priority is the coming int Read Full Story >>> QUOTES FROM TODAY’S OPEN WORKOUT AT DOWNTOWN BOXING GYM IN DETROIT FEATURING MICHIGAN’S CLARESSA SHIELDS AND DANIELLE PERKINS
PhilBoxing.com, Wed, 08 Jan 2025
DETROIT, Mich., (January 7, 2025) – Ahead of “SUPER BRAWL SUNDAY” taking place on Sunday, February 2, at the Dort Financial Center in Flint, Mich., global superstar Claressa Shields (15-0, 3 KOs) an Read Full Story >>> Timothy Bradley Jnr wants Canelo Alvarez-Terence Crawford, favors Crawford
By Owen Lewis, BoxingScene.com, Wed, 08 Jan 2025
Hall of Famer and ESPN boxing analyst Timothy Bradley Jnr favors Terence Crawford in a matchup with Saul “Canelo” Alvarez.
Bradley took to his YouTube channel to argue in favor of Crawford.
“Everyone keeps talking about the weight,” Bradley said – and indeed, Crawford only recently Read Full Story >>> Sherwin Tiu to defend title in Chess Pozorrubio rapid tiff
By Marlon Bernardino, PhilBoxing.com, Wed, 08 Jan 2025
Sherwin Tiu will defend his title in the Pozorrubio Town Fiesta Rapid Chess Tournament at the 3rd floor Executive Building in Pozorrubio, Pangasinan on Saturday, January 11, 2025.
Tiu, Jerry Areque, Jason Rojo and Genghis Imperial are seeing action along with Precious Eve Ferrer, Atty. Reddy Cera Read Full Story >>> SPORTS RECORDS 7: GABRIEL "FLASH" ELORDE, THE LONGEST REIGN AS SUPER FEATHERWEIGHT CHAMPION
By Maloney L. Samaco, PhilBoxing.com, Wed, 08 Jan 2025
Gabriel "Flash" Elorde won the lineal super featherweight title in 1960. In 1963, he won the inaugural WBC and WBA super featherweight titles. He holds the record at the super featherweight division as the longest reig Read Full Story >>> Strictly Business: Lightweight Champion Denys Berinchyk to Defend Crown Against Keyshawn Davis February 14 at The Theater at Madison Square Garden LIVE on ESPN
PhilBoxing.com, Wed, 08 Jan 2025
Unbeaten junior middleweights Xander Zayas & Slawa Spomer collide in co-feature
New Jersey’s Vito Mielnicki Jr. to battle Connor Coyle in middleweight televised opener
Berinchyk-Davis, Zayas-Spomer, and Mielnic Read Full Story >>> EURI CEDENO EYES THE TOP TEN
PhilBoxing.com, Wed, 08 Jan 2025
UNDEFEATED MIDDLEWEIGHT READY TO TAKE ON DIVISION’S BEST IN 2025
ORLANDO, FL (January 7, 2025) – Rising middleweight star Euri Cedeno (10-0-1, 9 KOs), co-promoted by Boxlab Promotions and Kings Promotions, has d Read Full Story >>> FIGHTBOOK ANNOUNCES OFFICIAL LAUNCH IN EARLY 2025 AND OPENS PRE-REGISTRATION FOR PROFESSIONAL BOXERS
PhilBoxing.com, Wed, 08 Jan 2025
Los Angeles, Ca--JANUARY 7,2025 — Fightbook, the groundbreaking matchmaking platform designed to revolutionize the way fighters, promoters, and matchmakers connect, is proud to announce its official launch scheduled for early 2025. Ahead of this milestone, Fightbook is actively inviting profession Read Full Story >>> Benavidez Drops Bombshell on Crawford's Canelo Challenge: "He's Got No Chance"
By Ronald Crawley, RingSide24, Wed, 08 Jan 2025
David Benavidez has shared his thoughts on a potential fight between Saul 'Canelo' Alvarez and Terence Crawford. The light heavyweight contender, who's been trying to get a shot at Canelo himself, gave his take on how Crawford might fare against the Mexican superstar.
Benavidez didn't hold back h Read Full Story >>> Correa-Min fight in Korea cancelled
By Lito delos Reyes, PhilBoxing.com, Wed, 08 Jan 2025
THE slated fight between former Australia-based Michael Correa of Bohol against Min Ho Jung of South Korea on January 11 at the Nova Boxing Gym in Incheon, South Korea was cancelled.
This was revealed by 39-year-old Correa [3-11-3, 1KO] yesterday.
“Gi-cancel ang away namu [Our fight was canc Read Full Story >>> Hall Of Fame Legend Wants To Train Terence Crawford To KO Canelo: “I’ll Make Sure He Does It”
By Kerr Ferguson, SecondsOut.com, Wed, 08 Jan 2025
Terence Crawford wants to move up two divisions to prove his greatness against Saul ‘Canelo‘ Alvarez.
Despite ‘Bud’ most recently fighting at super-welterweight, he wants to make the jump to super-middle – a further 14 pounds – and be just the third man to beat Canelo in almost 70 bou Read Full Story >>> Gilberto “Zurdo” Ramirez In position for mega-fights in 2025
PhilBoxing.com, Tue, 07 Jan 2025
LOS ANGELES (January 6, 2025) –- Unified World Cruiserweight Champion Gilberto “Zurdo” Ramirez (47-1, 30 KOs) has ideally positioned himself for mega-fights in 2025 with some of boxing’s brightest stars after Read Full Story >>> Comebacking Correa to fight in Korea
By Lito delos Reyes, PhilBoxing.com, Tue, 07 Jan 2025
FORMER Australia-based Michael Correa of Bohol is making a comeback after 10 years on the ring.
The 39-year-old Correa [3-11-3, 1KO] will fight Min Ho Jung [17-5-2, 5KOs] of South Korea on January 11 at the Nova Boxing Gym in Incheo Read Full Story >>> Damian Knyba vs. Andrzej Wawrzyk all-Polish heavyweight fight headlines on Feb. 1 at Prudential Center
PhilBoxing.com, Tue, 07 Jan 2025
NEWARK, N.J. — Polish heavyweight boxing makes its return to the Prudential Center for the first time in over a decade as Polish big men Damian Knyba and Andrzej Wawrzyk meet in a ten-round showdown on Saturday, Feb. 1 Read Full Story >>> Manny Pacquiao remains favorite to land Mario Barrios title shot
By Phil D. Jay, World Boxing News, Tue, 07 Jan 2025
Manny Pacquiao is more likely to face Mario Barrios next despite the emergence of alternative options, WBN understands.
Bob Santos, trainer of WBC welterweight champion Barrios, told World Boxing News that he’s currently in contact with Pacquiao’s team. Asked by WBN if he’d spoken to either Read Full Story >>> Floyd Mayweather is not stealing WBC title shot from Pacquiao
By Phil D. Jay, World Boxing News, Tue, 07 Jan 2025
World Boxing News can verify that Floyd Mayweather will not return to professional boxing for a world title shot in 2025, ten years after his last competitive fight.
Mayweather potentially coming back at 48 to challenge for the WBC welterweight crown – to spite his rival Manny Pacquiao – is a Read Full Story >>> Run for Love on Feb. 9 at Azuela
By Kim Teves, PhilBoxing.com, Tue, 07 Jan 2025
THE Kinetix Sports is organizing the Lamdag Run for Love on February 9 at Azuela Cove in Davao City.
“It’s a family fun run for the benefit of Lamdag Foundation for Women’s Project, Inc.,” said Kenneth Sai of Kinetic Sports.
The categories are 10-kilometer, 5K, 3K Family Run and 1K Run Read Full Story >>> Lagumbay to face Masangkay for PBF super light title
By Lito delos Reyes, PhilBoxing.com, Mon, 06 Jan 2025
SOUTHPAW Alvin “Time Bomb” Lagumbay of Bukidnon will make a comeback to face Pepito Masangkay of Davao City for the Philippine Boxing Federation super lightweight title on January 18 in Quezon City.
“I'm goin Read Full Story >>> Edgar Berlanga Couldn’t Beat Canelo And Has Summed Up Terence Crawford’s Chances In Just 3 Words
By Toby Morgan, SecondsOut.com, Mon, 06 Jan 2025
Edgar Berlanga was the last man to face Canelo Alvarez and so knows what a task Terence Crawford may have ahead of him.
Berlanga fought Canelo back in September, challenging the Mexican superstar for his WBC, WBA and WBO super-middleweight titles in Las Vegas.
It was a dominant win for Alvarez Read Full Story >>> Plania, 5 Others Open Overseas Pinoy Ring Campaign in 2025
By Teodoro Medina Reynoso, PhilBoxing.com, Mon, 06 Jan 2025
Mike Plania.
Mike Plania and five other Pinoy fighters will see action ushering our ring campaign abroad this 2025.
Plania (31-4-0, 18 KOs) will challenge tall American knockout artist Omar Cande Trinidad Read Full Story >>> Bearing $900M Loss, Calls Mount for Terence Crawford to Rectify PBC’s ‘Foolish’ Canelo Alvarez Mistake
By Sauramita Debbarma, Essentially Sports, Mon, 06 Jan 2025
In 2023, Canelo Alvarez signed a highly lucrative $100 million deal with the PBC, which was expected to elevate the promotion to unprecedented heights. The three-fight deal, which ended with his fight against Edgar Berlanga in September 2024, was meant to cement PBC’s status as one of the world’ Read Full Story >>> Canelo's Next Opponent Predicted By Tim Bradley: "Guaranteed" Loss Looms
By Ronald Crawley, RingSide24, Mon, 06 Jan 2025
Saul 'Canelo' Alvarez has lost only twice in 66 fights. The Mexican superstar fell short against Floyd Mayweather and Dmitry Bivol. Now, Hall of Fame fighter Tim Bradley thinks Terence Crawford will be the third man to beat him.
Bradley woke up at 3am one night with the urge to study both fighter Read Full Story >>> SPORTS RECORDS 6: JOE FRAZIER, UNDISPUTED HEAVYWEIGHT CHAMPION 1970-1973
By Maloney L. Samaco, PhilBoxing.com, Sun, 05 Jan 2025
Joseph William Frazier, nicknamed "Smokin' Joe", is considered as one of the greatest heavyweight boxers of all time. He was the opponent to hand Muhammad Ali his first defeat. As an amateur boxer, Frazier won a gold medal Read Full Story >>> Canelo Changes His Mind On Terence Crawford Fight: “That’s What They’ll All Say”
By Kailem Lowe, Round by Round Boxing, Sun, 05 Jan 2025
Saul ‘Canelo’ Alvarez looks to have finally made his mind up about a potential clash with Terence Crawford.
The Mexican superstar has been heavily linked with a mega fight against the former undisputed welterweight champion, despite his initial uncertainty about facing ‘Bud’.
Speaking Read Full Story >>> Japan Broadens Boxing Horizon, Crowns First IBO World Champion
By Teodoro Medina Reynoso, PhilBoxing.com, Sun, 05 Jan 2025
Takayama wins the IBO minimumweight world championship belt.
Two weeks before the new year, 2025, Japan apparently turned a new leaf that broadens its international professional boxing horizon.
This after i Read Full Story >>> Canelo Pinpoints Crawford's Weakness After Madrimov Bout: "Now I Know How To Beat Him"
By Ronald Crawley, RingSide24, Sun, 05 Jan 2025
Saul 'Canelo' Alvarez has changed his tune about fighting Terence Crawford. The Mexican superstar now says he's open to the bout if the money's right.
Crawford just moved up to super-welterweight and outpointed Israil Madrimov to win the WBA World Champion title. This puts him 14 pounds away from Read Full Story >>> Demetrius Andrade: ‘I don’t think Terence Crawford can beat Canelo Alvarez’
By Bernard Neequaye, BoxingScene.com, Sun, 05 Jan 2025
Demetrius Andrade has added his voice to the many calls for a fight that would match Saul “Canelo” Alvarez against Terence Crawford. Andrade believes it would be a bridge too far for Crawford to defeat Alvarez at 168lbs.
Crawford, of Omaha, Nebraska, recently moved up from 147lbs to campaign Read Full Story >>> Top Three NBA Pairs in Battle Royale: Cavs, Celtics and Thunder Prevail
By Teodoro Medina Reynoso, PhilBoxing.com, Sat, 04 Jan 2025
Six teams which are doing fine thus far in the Eastern and Western Conference of the ongoing regular NBA season, battle each other early today with the favored squads winning.
The Cleveland Cavaliers, the East top team met the cu Read Full Story >>> SPORTS RECORDS 5: GEORGE FOREMAN, THE OLDEST WORLD HEAVYWEIGHT CHAMPION
By Maloney L. Samaco, PhilBoxing.com, Sat, 04 Jan 2025
George Foreman won a gold medal in the heavyweight division in the 1968 Mexico Olympics. He turned professional the next year, and won the world heavyweight title with a very impressive second-round knockout of then un Read Full Story >>> Israil Madrimov Sums Up Terence Crawford’s Power In Just 3 Words As He Targets Canelo Fight At 168
By Kerr Ferguson, SecondsOut.com, Sat, 04 Jan 2025
Terence Crawford ended an 11-fight stoppage streak when he beat Israil Madrimov over the distance in his super-welterweight debut.
Though ‘Bud’ won the WBA World Title in the bout, adding a fourth division to his resume and cementing himself as a top pound-for-pound fighter, the fact that he Read Full Story >>> Maxboxing 2024 Comeback Fighter of the Year
By John Raspanti, MaxBoxing.com, Sat, 04 Jan 2025
Boxers have skills.
Boxers are dedicated.
Boxers can be fearless.
But what if fans and pundits were questioning something that can be more important than the above?
What is it?
Heart.
In 2020, Daniel Dubois took a knee after Joe Joyce fractured his eye socket in 2020.
Severa Read Full Story >>> ABAP builds up for new year
By Joaquin Henson, PhilBoxing.com, Sat, 04 Jan 2025
Marcus Manalo.
ABAP secretary-general Marcus Manalo said yesterday the national pool of 43 is taking a break from joining competitions until possibly the Thailand Open in May but will continue to train and build up fo Read Full Story >>> TrillerTV Celebrates 10 Years of Live Streaming Sports & Entertainment
PhilBoxing.com, Sat, 04 Jan 2025
Los Angeles, CA: On January 4th and 5th, 2025 TrillerTV will celebrate its 10th anniversary of delivering Live Streaming content with what many consider the “Japanese Equivalent of the Super Bowl:” Wrestle Kingdom 19 and Wrestle Dynasty, from New Japan Pro-Wrestling (NJPW) Live from the Tokyo Do Read Full Story >>> The Don Tomas B. Mapua Centennial Chess Cup presents the GM Eugene Torre Rapid and Blitz Chess Tournaments on January 18, 2025
By Marlon Bernardino, PhilBoxing.com, Sat, 04 Jan 2025
Mapua University will celebrate its 100th Founding Anniversary on January 25, 2025. In line with this, several activities have been lined up to commemorate this momentous occasion. To kick off the weeklong celebration, the Don Tomas B. Mapua Centennial Chess Cup presents GM Eugene Torre Rapid and Bl Read Full Story >>> WBC honors Melvin Jerusalem in annual convention
By Dale Rosal, Cebu Daily News, Sat, 04 Jan 2025
CEBU CITY, Philippines — The reigning World Boxing Council (WBC) world minimumweight champion Melvin “Gringo” Jerusalem received a well-deserved recognition during the 62nd annual WBC Convention in Hamburg, Germany this week.
The Cebu-based Jerusalem received a champion’s plaque during th Read Full Story >>> Yulo is PSA’s Athlete of the Year
By Lito delos Reyes, PhilBoxing.com, Fri, 03 Jan 2025
PARIS Olympic double gold winner Carlos Yulo will be awarded the Athlete of the Year award by the Philippine Sportswriters Association on January 27 at the Grand Ballroom of the Manila Hotel in Manila.
The 24-year old gymn Read Full Story >>> CIVIL WAR: Blow-By-Blow plotting all-Filipino world title fight
By Nick Giongco, Daily Tribune, Fri, 03 Jan 2025
An all-Filipino world title fight on Philippine soil looms on the horizon.
Efforts are under way to hold the first defense of International Boxing Federation (IBF) champion Pedro Taduran against Ar-Ar Andales in the near future.
Taduran was supposed to defend against Chinese Zhu Dianxing of Ch Read Full Story >>> |
