STORY OF PHILIPPINE BOXING PART V: CEFERINO GARCIA, THE FIRST ASIAN WORLD MIDDLEWEIGHT CHAMPION
By Maloney L. Samaco, PhilBoxing.com, Sat, 04 Apr 2020
Ceferino Garcia was from Naval, Biliran and is a record holder for the most victories garnered by a Filipino boxer. According to Boxrec, he had 120 wins, 76 by way of knockouts. He also lost 30 and drew 14 times.
Read Full Story >>>GAB begs for poor boxers
By Recah Trinidad, PhilBoxing.com, Sat, 04 Apr 2020
GAB Chairman Abraham Mitra.
IN marking his 54th year as a successful promoter, matchmaker cum laude Bob Arum noted the sad fate of boxers who have not earned and saved enough while caught in the crippling grip of the coronavir Read Full Story >>> Manny Pacquiao names his toughest fights
By Nick Giongco, The Manila Bulletin, Sat, 04 Apr 2020
While the boxing world hibernates, Manny Pacquiao named the four fighters who gave him a taste of hell.
Speaking to the Manila Bulletin, Pacquiao, boxing’s one and only eight-division champion, made mention of four names: Juan Manuel Marquez, Erik Morales, Antonio Margarito and Miguel Cotto.
Read Full Story >>> Remembering PH Boxing's Unsung Heroes: Part 4: Featuring Dommy Ursua
By Teodoro Medina Reynoso, PhilBoxing.com, Sat, 04 Apr 2020
Dommy Ursua.
They never won world boxing championships, some even did not get the chance to fight for one. But during their prime, they were our pambato, our best bet in their respective divisions who carried with them our Read Full Story >>> IM Daniel Quizon rules 1st All Dasmarinas Online Chess Tournament
By Marlon Bernardino, PhilBoxing.com, Sat, 04 Apr 2020
Manila----International Master (IM) Daniel Maravilla Quizon completed his conquest of the champions by downing Grandmaster (GM) Darwin Rosales Laylo, 3.5-2.5, to rule the 1st All Dasmarinas Online Blitz (five minutes) Chess Tournament at the famous chess website: "www.lichess.org" Thursday night, Ap Read Full Story >>> Introducing Super Featherweight Jordan "Shortdog" White
PhilBoxing.com, Sat, 04 Apr 2020
Jordan White (L).
Washington, DC (April 3, 2020) - When the world of boxing resumes, super featherweight prospect Jordan "Shortdog" White will be primed to ascend into elite status in the 130-pound division.
The 22 y Read Full Story >>> ROBINSON KO’S LAMOTTA IN THE 7TH TO PROGRESS TO SUNDAY’S EWBSS FINAL
PhilBoxing.com, Sat, 04 Apr 2020
Tournament No 1 seed Sugar Ray Robinson is ready to fight for the eAli Trophy on Sunday after Friday’s impressive KO victory over Jake LaMotta in the semi-final of the ‘eWBSS Middleweight Legends Tournament’.
Carlo Read Full Story >>> Top Heavyweight Contender Otto Wallin Featured in Salita Promotions’ Latest Episode of YouTube Series ‘Train Like a Boxer’
PhilBoxing.com, Sat, 04 Apr 2020
The latest episode of Salita Promotions YouTube series "Train Like a Boxer" has been released and features Swedish-born heavyweight contender Otto Wallin working out in his New York City apartment.
29-year-old Wallin (20-1, 13 K Read Full Story >>> Five boxing greats with career threatened due to coronavirus outbreak
World Boxing News, Sat, 04 Apr 2020
It’s no secret boxing faces an uncertain future due to the ongoing coronavirus crisis which has stalled almost every high-profile sport on the planet.
A packed spring/summer schedule, featuring Anthony Joshua, Tyson Fury, Deontay Wilder, and Canelo Alvarez has all but been wiped out.
Accordi Read Full Story >>> Fantasy Boxing Matchup: Manny Pacquiao vs Prince Naseem Hamed
By Scott Christ, Bad Left Hook, Sat, 04 Apr 2020
We’ve talked heavyweights with Marciano vs Tyson, junior lightweights with Mayweather vs Chavez, and light heavyweights with Jones vs Foster.
Today, we take a look at another fantasy boxing matchup, this time at 126 pounds, the featherweight division. This one was suggested by one of our reader Read Full Story >>> Khan eyeing career swansong v Pacquiao or Brook
SuperSport, Sat, 04 Apr 2020
Former world champion Amir Khan said on Friday that he is eager to end his boxing career with a lucrative bout against ring great Manny Pacquiao or in an all-British contest with Kell Brook.
The 33-year-old Khan, who won his last bout with a fourth-round victory over Billy Dib in Saudi Arabia in Read Full Story >>> Ryan Garcia: Manny Pacquiao is my inspiration, but I would love to fight him
By JJ Wrighter , NowBoxing.com, Fri, 03 Apr 2020
Undefeated lightweight contender Ryan “KingRy” Garcia (20-0, 17 KOs) is spending his time in isolation like many of the world’s population due to the coronavirus outbreak.
The 21-year-old California native is coming off two back to back sensational first round knockouts of Romero Duno and F Read Full Story >>> MONZON BEATS LAMOTTA IN DRAMA TO SET-UP 'WINKY' WRIGHT EWBSS SEMI-FINAL
PhilBoxing.com, Fri, 03 Apr 2020
Carlos Monzon and Jake LaMotta went the distance in Thursday’s last quarter-final of the ‘eWBSS Middleweight Legends Tournament’ shown on World Boxing Super Series Facebook.
After a week of knockouts ‘Shotgun’ Mo Read Full Story >>> South Central LA to Gold 1984 Olympic heavyweight champion Henry Tillman
PhilBoxing.com, Fri, 03 Apr 2020
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (April 2, 2020) - Capturing an Olympic gold medal is special but overcoming tremendous odds and winning it at home, never mind meeting your future wife, made it extraordinarily special for 1984 Olympic heavyweig Read Full Story >>> COVID-19: MATCHROOM BOXING SCHEDULE UPDATE
PhilBoxing.com, Fri, 03 Apr 2020
In line with the BBBofC and Government guidelines relating to COVID-19, Matchroom Boxing have postponed all events scheduled to be taking place in May, including Dillian Whyte vs. Alexander Povetkin at Manchester Arena on May 2, Lee Selby vs. George Kambosos Jr at the Motorpoint Arena Cardiff on May Read Full Story >>> Mikey Garcia Already Has a Plan if Chosen to Fight Manny Pacquiao
By Hans Themistode, Boxing Insider, Fri, 03 Apr 2020
Time has changed the perception of Mikey Garcia. Both good and bad.
From roughly 2006-2014, Garcia was viewed as one of the best in all of boxing. He wasn’t spectacular in any area, but all he did was win, win, win and win some more. Simply put, you couldn’t name the best boxers in the world Read Full Story >>> Mythical matchup round two: Jack Dempsey vs. Rocky Marciano
MaxBoxing.com, Fri, 03 Apr 2020
One of the fun things in boxing is “what if?” scenarios.
What if John L. Sullivan was around today, would he be a top Cruiser? What would really happen if Money Mayweather took on Barney Ross at lightweight?
Could Jack Johnson have defeated Sonny Liston?
Editor of Maxboxi Read Full Story >>> Diddly boppers Pete and Nick Spanakos
By Robert Mladinich, BoxingNoir, Fri, 03 Apr 2020
On the streets of the Red Hook section of Brooklyn, New York, in the 1950s and 1960s, identical twins Petros (Pete) and Nikos (Nick) Spanakos were known as the “Terror Twins,” although there was nothing terrible or terrifying about them.
The sons of Greek immigrant parents, they began bo Read Full Story >>> STORY OF PHILIPPINE BOXING PART IV: PANCHO VILLA'S UNTIMELY DEATH
By Maloney L. Samaco, PhilBoxing.com, Thu, 02 Apr 2020
Pancho Villa successfully defended his world flyweight title four times over two years, inserting some non-title fights. It remained in his hands and never relinquished it until his death two years later.
Before returnin Read Full Story >>> April 2, 1971 - Climax of the First Mexican Boxing Civil War
By Teodoro Medina Reynoso, PhilBoxing.com, Thu, 02 Apr 2020
“El Púas” Olivares (R) lands his trademark hook on arch-enemy Chucho Castillo.
Most boxing fans now are familiar with the so called Mexican Boxing Civil War only in terms of the fistic rivalries between Marco Read Full Story >>> WGM Janelle Mae Frayna rules 1st Women's Online Bullet Chess Championships
By Marlon Bernardino, PhilBoxing.com, Thu, 02 Apr 2020
Final Standings: (Arena points)
80 points---WGM Janelle Mae Frayna
67 points---WFM Cherry Ann Mejia
64 points---Maria Euane Jesa Singson
61 points---WNM Karen Enriquez
59 points---Virgenie Ruaya
58 points---Jessa Mae Lisondra
54 points---WFM Allaney Jia Doroy
52 points---WFM Jerlyn Mae San D Read Full Story >>> EWBSS SENSATION: WRIGHT ALL WRONG FOR LEONARD!
PhilBoxing.com, Thu, 02 Apr 2020
Ronald ‘Winky’ Wright stole the show and stunned Sugar Ray Leonard via KO in the 9th in Wednesday’s quarter-final of the ‘eWBSS Middleweight Legends Tournament‘.
The shocking outcome sends Wright in the semi-fina Read Full Story >>> New York State Boxing HOF & Ring 8 establish fund to assist boxers and boxing personnel
PhilBoxing.com, Thu, 02 Apr 2020
NEW YORK (April 1, 2020) - The New York State Boxing Hall of Fame (NYSBHOF) and Ring 8 jointly announced today a partnership to establish a COVID-19 fund to assist New York and New Jersey boxers and boxing personnel who are in financial need during the coronavirus pandemic.
Any boxing personnel Read Full Story >>> Boxing Manager Adrian Clark Joins Fight Network
PhilBoxing.com, Thu, 02 Apr 2020
World's Leading Combat Sports Channel Will Be Launching New Boxing Programming and Relaunching Its Mobile App to Support Growth on New Platforms
TORONTO | NEW YORK - Fight Network, a subsidiary of Anthem Sports & Entertainment and the world's premier combat sports network, announced today that Read Full Story >>> Remembering PH Boxing's Unsung Heroes: Part 3 - Featuring Johnny Jamito
By Teodoro Medina Reynoso, PhilBoxing.com, Wed, 01 Apr 2020
Johnny Jamito.
They never won world boxing championships, some even did not get the chance to fight for one. But during their prime, they were our pambato, our best bet in their respective divisions who carried with them our hop Read Full Story >>> To Fight Against Quarantine Inactivity, Salita Promotions Announces New YouTube Series ‘Train Like a Boxer’
PhilBoxing.com, Wed, 01 Apr 2020
Salita Promotions, boxing’s leading promotions company, announced today the launch of their new YouTube series "Train Like a Boxer," featuring Company Founder Dmitriy Salita and Olympic Gold Medalist and multi-weight world champion Clar Read Full Story >>> STORY OF PHILIPPINE BOXING PART III: PANCHO VILLA'S VICTORY OVER JIMMY WILDE
By Maloney L. Samaco, PhilBoxing.com, Wed, 01 Apr 2020
Pancho Villa's title fight with Jimmy Wilde was a comeback of sorts for the Welshman. Wilde has the longest unbeaten streak in boxing history, he went 103 fights before his first loss to Scottish James "Tancy" Lee. Wilde Read Full Story >>> MARVELOUS HAGLER GETS RID OF ‘THE GHOST’ PAVLIK IN 8 ROUNDS
PhilBoxing.com, Wed, 01 Apr 2020
80s icon Marvin Hagler won an action-packed bout against Kelly Pavlik on Tuesday night at the eMGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada.
Simulated on EA Sports ‘Fight Night Champion’ and broadcast via World Boxing Su Read Full Story >>> Marcial undecided on pro career
By Joaquin Henson, PhilBoxing.com, Wed, 01 Apr 2020
Eumir Felix Marcial.
Olympic middleweight boxing qualifier Eumir Marcial said the other day he’s been approached by several “big-time” promoters inviting him to turn pro but at the moment, his mind is focused on ca Read Full Story >>> From Ali to Fury: Bob Arum Celebrates 54 Years in Boxing
PhilBoxing.com, Wed, 01 Apr 2020
Arum has promoted 2,079 shows starting with the March 29, 1966 heavyweight world title showdown between Muhammad Ali and George Chuvalo
(March 31, 2020) — Bob Arum started at the top, and he’s still here. A o Read Full Story >>> Jose Ramirez-Viktor Postol Super Lightweight World Title Bout Postponed
PhilBoxing.com, Wed, 01 Apr 2020
Bout will still take place at Fresno’s Save Mart Center on a date to be determined
Purchased tickets will be valid for makeup date
(March 31, 2020) — Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, WBC/WBO super lightweight world champion Jose Ramirez’s scheduled May 9 title defense against Viktor Postol Read Full Story >>> This day in sports history: Muhammad Ali suffers broken jaw in split decision loss to Ken Norton
By Kevin Iole, Yahoo! Sports, Wed, 01 Apr 2020
Such was Muhammad Ali’s position in our culture on March 31, 1973 that when Ken Norton broke Ali’s jaw in the first round in San Diego and went on to capture a split decision, the New York Times made over its front page to include a paragraph about the heavyweight fight.
It was only one parag Read Full Story >>> A classic remembered: Michael Cabajal vs. Humberto Gonzalez
By Bill Tibbs, MaxBoxing.com, Wed, 01 Apr 2020
It’s hard to believe this classic was over 27 years ago this past month. It was a matchup of the big, little men in boxing. One very popular Mexican/American and one very popular Mexican in a light flyweight battle of heavyweight proportions; the fight would be the first, and best, of an eventual Read Full Story >>> 45 Years Ago Today: Salavarria Makes History as First Pinoy to Win Flyweight Titles of WBC and WBA
By Teodoro Medina Reynoso, PhilBoxing.com, Wed, 01 Apr 2020
Salavarria.
April Fools Day forty years ago today, April 1, 2020, Filipino fighter Erbito Salavarria made history by being the first Pinoy to win one after the other the world flyweight championship as recognized by t Read Full Story >>> HAGLER-PAVLIK EWBSS PREVIEW: A MARVELOUS MATCH-UP
PhilBoxing.com, Wed, 01 Apr 2020
Marvelous Marvin Hagler vs Kelly Pavlik is today’s thrilling fantasy match-up in the quarter-finals of the ‘eWBSS Middleweight Legends Tournament’ broadcast at 7pm on World Boxing Super Series Facebook.
Marvin Hagler Read Full Story >>> Mark Magsayo excited to turn a new leaf with MP Promotions
By Michael Angelo S. Murillo, Business World Online, Wed, 01 Apr 2020
HAD HIS flourishing boxing career halted at one point for a year and a half because of contract dispute with his former handlers, undefeated Filipino boxer Mark “Magnifico” Magsayo is now excited to turn a new leaf after signing a deal to be part of MP Promotions last month.
Mr. Magsayo, 24, Read Full Story >>> Remembering PH Boxing's Unsung Heroes Special Sports Series (Second of Five Parts)
By Teodoro Medina Reynoso, PhilBoxing.com, Tue, 31 Mar 2020
Ric Magramo.
They never won world boxing championships, some even did not get the chance to fight for one. But during their prime, they were our pambato, our best bet in their respective divisions who carried with them our Read Full Story >>> FIVE-ROUND BEAT DOWN: SENSATIONAL ROBINSON STOPS VARGAS IN ‘EWBSS MIDDLEWEIGHT LEGENDS’ OPENER
PhilBoxing.com, Tue, 31 Mar 2020
A one-punch KO of Fernando Vargas in the fifth advances Sugar Ray Robinson to face the winner of Marvin Hagler & Kelly Pavlik in the quest for the eAli Trophy.
Sugar Ray Robinson oozed intimidating presence over five roun Read Full Story >>> Action Jackson England reacts to WBC Asia title victory
PhilBoxing.com, Tue, 31 Mar 2020
All action Australian Jackson England is still buzzing in the wake of picking up his first WBC strap which came in the form of their Asia Boxing Council super featherweight title.
England produced arguably a career best p Read Full Story >>> Sampson Boxing, Paco Boxing Announce Postponement of Boxing Event on April 24 at The Cannery Casino & Hotel in Las Vegas
PhilBoxing.com, Tue, 31 Mar 2020
Sampson Boxing and Paco Boxing regretfully announce the postponement of their boxing event, originally scheduled for Friday, April 24, 2020 at the Cannery Casino & Hotel in Las Vegas.
“Fight Night at the Cannery” was to have featured Argentina’s Alberto “Beto” Palmetta (13-1, 9 KOs) tak Read Full Story >>> IM Daniel Quizon rules third leg of the Rising Phoenix International Chess Championship 2020
By Marlon Bernardino, PhilBoxing.com, Tue, 31 Mar 2020
MANILA---Philippine chess genius International Master (IM) Daniel Maravilla Quizon (total 48 points) is once again at the top of his game after winning the the third leg of the online Rising Phoenix International Chess Championship 2020 at the famous chess website: "www.lichess.org" Monday, March 30 Read Full Story >>> Whyte: Ruiz is a Coward, a Fat Piece of S***, Not a Real Mexican
By Paul Magno, Overtime Heroics, Tue, 31 Mar 2020
UK Heavyweight contender Dillian Whyte continues to be raging mad about fellow top heavyweights he feels are avoiding him. This time, the target of his rage is former world champ and one-time conqueror of Anthony Joshua, Andy Ruiz Jr.
“Andy Ruiz is a fat piece of s***,” Whyte recently told IF Read Full Story >>> On the QT: Tarantino's top 5 fight flicks
By Robert Ecksel, BoxingNoir, Tue, 31 Mar 2020
Quentin Tarantino failed to predict the future, but he succeeded in mangling the past. Like Tarantino, I remember the good old days, the days when men were men and women were men. While I was searching the prairie for squaws and whatnot, Tarantino was rewriting history like a cokehead locked in a th Read Full Story >>> The redemption of Al 'Bummy' Davis
By John Raspanti, MaxBoxing.com, Tue, 31 Mar 2020
Some people are born to fight.
Al Davis was one of them. He boxed in the ring and brawled in the streets, usually for some unknown underdog. Tough, tenacious, and soft-hearted, Davis made no excuses for his failings and took no bull from his enemies.
Born Abraham Davidoff on January Read Full Story >>> Beating the crowning virus
By Joaquin Henson, PhilBoxing.com, Mon, 30 Mar 2020
Someone likened the coronavirus to the crown of thorns, a symbol of torment leading to the crucifixion and death of our Lord Jesus Christ. The Gospel says the crown was placed on Jesus’ head to cause Him pain and mock His Read Full Story >>> STORY OF PHILIPPINE BOXING PART II: PANCHO VILLA, THE FIRST ASIAN WORLD CHAMPION
By Maloney L. Samaco, PhilBoxing.com, Mon, 30 Mar 2020
Pancho Villa.
The international popularity of Philippine boxing started when Pancho Villa won the universal world flyweight title from Welshman Jimmy Wilde to become the first ever Asian and Filipino world champion Read Full Story >>> SPECIAL SPORTS SERIES: REMEMBERING RP BOXING'S “UNSUNG HEROES”
By Teodoro Medina Reynoso, PhilBoxing.com, Mon, 30 Mar 2020
They never won world boxing championships, some even did not get the chance to fight for one. But during their prime, they were our pambato, our best bet in their respective divisions who carried with them our hopes for international Read Full Story >>> THE EWBSS CONTINUES ON MONDAY WITH ‘EWBSS MIDDLEWEIGHT LEGENDS TOURNAMENT’
PhilBoxing.com, Mon, 30 Mar 2020
The coming week will see the start of Season 2 of the eWBSS with a new weight class in the classic World Boxing Super Series eight-man format.
Sunday night, Mike Tyson won the inaugural ‘eWBSS Heavyweight Leg Read Full Story >>> Greatest fights in History I: Must-watch, binge-worthy boxing classics
World Boxing News, Mon, 30 Mar 2020
World Boxing News provides fans with some much-needed boxing classics to binge on during these isolation times we currently live in.
Due to the coronavirus pandemic, our great sport – like all others, is on hold.
With the prospect of July being the earliest we see live-action exchanges again Read Full Story >>> EGREATEST: TYSON BEATS ALI TO WIN ‘EWBSS HEAVYWEIGHT LEGENDS TOURNAMENT!
PhilBoxing.com, Mon, 30 Mar 2020
The eSport character of Mike Tyson took home the eAli Trophy after 12 rounds of war with eMuhammad Ali.
Mike Tyson won the inaugural ‘eWBSS Heavyweight Legends’ Tournament’ Sunday night with hundreds of thousands of fight Read Full Story >>> Conor McGregor Might Have Just Revealed Stunning Superfight
Heavy.com, Mon, 30 Mar 2020
Conor McGregor might have just revealed a stunning superfight intention via his Instagram page. The 31-year-old Irish superstar has been heavily posting on social media over the past few weeks in support of Ireland’s COVID-19 quarantine, but the fighter stuck to his fighting roots during Sunday mo Read Full Story >>> Anthony Yarde confirms father ‘with no health issues’ died of COVID-19
By Phil D. Jay, World Boxing News, Mon, 30 Mar 2020
British light-heavyweight contender Anthony Yarde has revealed the sad passing of his father from COVID-19 this week.
Yarde, 28, revealed the tragic passing of his dad on social media and says the coronavirus killed him despite no previous health issues.
The Londoner, who challenged Sergey Kov Read Full Story >>> ALI VS TYSON: BOXING’S TITANS CLASH IN THE EWBSS HEAVYWEIGHT LEGENDS FINAL
PhilBoxing.com, Sun, 29 Mar 2020
Muhammad Ali’s eSport character versus Mike Tyson’s ditto battle it out for the Muhammad eAli Trophy Sunday night at 7pm (GMT) on World Boxing Super Series Facebook page.
The Super Fight has been a boxing fan fantasy fo Read Full Story >>> STORY OF PHILIPPINE BOXING PART I: HOW BOXING STARTED IN THE PHILIPPINES
By Maloney L. Samaco, PhilBoxing.com, Sun, 29 Mar 2020
Without boxing events to cover because of the worldwide COVID-19 pandemic, the author decided to come up with a series of articles depicting the origin and growth of boxing in the Philippines. These will include biograph Read Full Story >>> The lowest low will breed the BIGGEST six months EVER for boxing fans
By Phil D. Jay, World Boxing News, Sun, 29 Mar 2020
Coronavirus has canceled boxing for the foreseeable future as COVID-19 continues to take its toll on the world since being born in Wuhan, China.
Up to 250,000 deaths worldwide are expected (at the very least) and only if people follow measures to stay indoors and stop the spread.
But there’s Read Full Story >>> TYSON KO’S FOREMAN IN THE FOURTH TO FACE THE GOAT IN EWBSS LEGENDS FINAL
PhilBoxing.com, Sun, 29 Mar 2020
Mike Tyson’s eSport character conquered heroic eGeorge Foreman to set up a dream final against Muhammad Ali for the eAli Trophy on Sunday at 7pm (GMT) on World Boxing Super Series Facebook.
Both Tyson and Foreman Read Full Story >>> MUHAMMAD ALI KO’S SONNY LISTON TO ENTER SUNDAY’S EWBSS FINAL!
PhilBoxing.com, Sun, 29 Mar 2020
Superior Muhammad Ali destroyed Sonny Liston over five rounds to book a place in the eWBSS final against either Mike Tyson or George Foreman for the eAliTrophy on Sunday.
Third time was not the charm for Sonny Liston as Read Full Story >>> Donaire focuses on health, safety in crisis
By Joaquin Henson, PhilBoxing.com, Sun, 29 Mar 2020
Nonito Donaire, Jr. will get a chance to win another world boxing title when the coronavirus pandemic is over but until then, he stays home in Las Vegas with wife Rachel and their two sons, keeping safe and healthy during this c Read Full Story >>> Muhammad Ali and His Ides of March (Second of Two Parts)
By Teodoro Medina Reynoso, PhilBoxing.com, Sun, 29 Mar 2020
Frazier drops Ali.
The Ides of March was originally simply a Roman date or division of days in a month. But it became a symbol of something ominous when it was on this date Julius Caesar was assassinated by a cabal of Read Full Story >>> Margarito Admits He Underestimated Pacquiao, Fight Should Have Been Stopped
By Miguel Rivera, BoxingScene.com, Sun, 29 Mar 2020
Back in November of 2010, Manny Pacquiao was going for his eight divisional title when he stepped in the ring with the always dangerous Antonio Margarito.
The contest, which had the vacant WBC junior middleweight title at stake, took place at a catch-weight of 150-pounds.
Standing at 5'11, Mar Read Full Story >>> Travis Kauffman shares a bit TOO MUCH of COVID-19 infection problem
World Boxing News, Sun, 29 Mar 2020
Travis Kauffman was six days into his COVID-19 infection when the heavyweight posted an update containing a peculiar problem from the virus.
The 34-year-old, who is fighting the disease at home in Pennsylvania, has been describing what it’s like to battle the coronavirus.
Hocking up a big lo Read Full Story >>> LISTON TO FACE ALI IN EWBSS SEMI-FINAL FOLLOWING FRAZIER WITHDRAWAL
PhilBoxing.com, Sat, 28 Mar 2020
Due to a growing global interest in the eWBSS, tournament No 1 seed Muhammad Ali will take on Sonny Liston at the new time of 7pm (GMT) on the @WBSuperSeries Facebook for a place in the final.
Read Full Story >>> PACQUIAO IN SELF-QUARANTINE; TESTED NEGATIVE FOR COVID-19 AFTER RAPID TEST
By Aquiles Z. Zonio, PhilBoxing.com, Sat, 28 Mar 2020
GENERAL SANTOS CITY – Sen. Manny Pacquiao bared that immediately after the Senate’s March 23 special session, he went on a self-quarantine in compliance with the health protocols imposed by the government.
The Senate app Read Full Story >>> Muhammad Ali and His Ides of March (First of Two Parts)
By Teodoro Medina Reynoso, PhilBoxing.com, Sat, 28 Mar 2020
Cassius Clay (R) connects at Doug Jones.
Ides of March was originally simply a Roman date or division of days in a month. But it became a symbol of something ominous when it was on this date Julius Caesar was assassinated Read Full Story >>> MONDAY: GOLDEN BOY TO DEBUT NEW BEHIND-THE-SCENES DOCUMENTARY SERIES ENTITLED ‘OFF THE CANVAS’
PhilBoxing.com, Sat, 28 Mar 2020
SERIES TO REVEAL RARELY SEEN MOMENTS OF A FIGHTER’S EXPERIENCE IMMEDIATELY FOLLOWING A PROFESSIONAL FIGHT
LOS ANGELES (March 27, 2020): Golden Boy, the leading media and entertainment brand, is proud to highlight a n Read Full Story >>> GM Joey Antonio rules Orbe Open online chess
By Marlon Bernardino, PhilBoxing.com, Sat, 28 Mar 2020
MANILA, Philippines – Grand Master (GM) Rogelio "Joey" Antonio Jr. scored 1.5 points in the last two rounds to emerge as the overall champion in the first edition of the Cesar Orbe Memorial Chess 960 blitz series online at the famous chess website: "www.chess.com" recently.
Antonio, the 13-time Read Full Story >>> Fantasy Boxing Matchups: Henry Armstrong vs Manny Pacquiao
By Matt Bricker, MyMMANews.com, Sat, 28 Mar 2020
Henry Armstrong vs Manny Pacquiao – Who Would Win?
Since the beginning of human existence we have engaged in hand-to-hand combat. Fighting is a universal language all cultures and nationalities understand. Boxing, in particular, has been an Olympic sport since 688 BC when it was performed in anci Read Full Story >>> Amir Khan: I always wanted to fight Manny Pacquiao, it would be like a game of chess
By Muki Hadad, NowBoxing.com, Sat, 28 Mar 2020
Amir “King” Khan and Manny “Pac-Man” Pacquiao are two of the most humble and giving ambassadors in the sport of boxing.
With the coronavirus outbreak affecting the entire world, these two champions have decided to donate and give back to the people in need.
Pacquiao donated many health Read Full Story >>> Justin says Mikey for Manny makes sense
By Joaquin Henson, PhilBoxing.com, Sat, 28 Mar 2020
Los Angeles gym owner and strength/conditioning coach Justin Fortune said yesterday once the coronavirus crisis is over, he expects Mikey Garcia to emerge as super WBA welterweight champion Sen. Manny Pacquiao’s next chal Read Full Story >>> Srisaket Sor Rungvisai: "I'm Happy for Chocolatito But I Want Estrada"
By Carlos Costa, PhilBoxing.com, Sat, 28 Mar 2020
Rungvisai (R) and his manager Pisitwuttinan.
BANGKOK, Thailand -- Hard-hitting former WBC Super Flyweight world champion Srisaket Sor Rungvisai (47-5-1, 41 KO's) was in person during the boxing show a couple weeks ago Read Full Story >>> BOXING LEGEND OSCAR DE LA HOYA AND SINGER MILLIE CORRETJER DONATE $250,000 TO ADVENTIST HEALTH WHITE MEMORIAL TO ASSIST THE HOSPITAL WITH COVID-19 EXPENSES
PhilBoxing.com, Sat, 28 Mar 2020
Oscar de la Hoya and Millie Corretjer.
LOS ANGELES (March 27, 2020) – The Adventist Health White Memorial Charitable Foundation and the Oscar De La Hoya Foundation today announced today the generous gift of $2 Read Full Story >>> The 10 Best Welterweights In Boxing: March/April 2020
By Josh Katzowitz, Forbes.com, Sat, 28 Mar 2020
In recent times, the welterweight division has revolved around the two top fighters in the weight class and whether they’ll ever face each other. Errol Spence and Terence Crawford are two of the best at 147 pounds—and two of the best on the pound for pound list, for that matter—and though they Read Full Story >>> Khan Claims Canelo Glove Manipulation Led To KO Loss
By Paul Magno, Overtime Heroics, Sat, 28 Mar 2020
Back in May of 2016, former two-belt junior welterweight champ Amir Khan was knocked out cold by Saul “Canelo” Alvarez in a bid for the Mexican’s WBC middleweight title. He’s now, only recently, coming forward with an explanation for that brutal KO.
Apparently, at least according to him, Read Full Story >>> Manny Pacquiao and family instructed to undergo self-quarantine
ABS-CBN News, Sat, 28 Mar 2020
Earlier this week, eight-division boxing world champion and incumbent Philippine senator Manny "Pacman" Pacquiao shared a message of hope and said a prayer for the country as it continues to combat the deadly COVID-19 virus.
Friday, Pacquiao and his family were instructed by the Makati City vill Read Full Story >>> Pacquiao residence on lockdown after viral video with Pimentel
By Beatrice Go, Rappler, Fri, 27 Mar 2020
MANILA, Philippines – Boxing's eight-division world champion Manny Pacquiao was forced to self-quarantine in his Makati residence after a video of him and Koko Pimentel attending a party circulated online.
Barangay Dasmariñas' security office confirmed to Rappler that security is on standby at Read Full Story >>> | 
