STORY OF PHILIPPINE BOXING PART VII: LITTLE DADO, WORLD FLYWEIGHT AND BANTAMWEIGHT CHAMPION
By Maloney L. Samaco, PhilBoxing.com, Mon, 06 Apr 2020
Little Dado.
Little Dado became world bantamweight champion in 1940 and world flyweight champion in 1941. Born with the name Eleuterio Zapanta on New Year's Day January 1, 1916 at La Carlota City, Negros Occidental, Li Read Full Story >>>Dandel Fernandez breaks 2000 barrier, earns AGM title
By Marlon Bernardino, PhilBoxing.com, Mon, 06 Apr 2020
Manila---DANDEL FERNANDEZ, one of the board of directors of the famous Novaliches Chess Club under it's top honcho Sonsea Agonoy had something to cheer and happy at the start of this month of April after he finally earned the coveted Arena Grandmaster (AGM) title.
This after Fernandez broke the 2 Read Full Story >>> Abner Mares: I pick Manny Pacquiao to win, but Mikey Garcia has a chance
By JJ Wrighter , NowBoxing.com, Mon, 06 Apr 2020
Three-division world boxing champion Abner Mares who hasn’t fought since 2018, was looking forward to get back into the ring soon, but the coronavirus outbreak put a halt to his plans and now the 34-year-old like many other boxers is in quarantine staying at home.
Mares who also works as a boxi Read Full Story >>> SUPERB ROBINSON STOPS WRIGHT IN THE 6TH TO TAKE CLAIM EALI TROPHY
PhilBoxing.com, Mon, 06 Apr 2020
Sugar Ray Robinson won the ‘eWBSS Middleweight Legends Tournament’ after schooling Ronald ‘Winky’ Wright over 6 rounds in Sunday’s final shown on World Boxing Super Series Facebook.
The history of the sport is f Read Full Story >>> Dentist Alfredo "Fred" Paez eyes Arena Grandmaster Title
By Marlon Bernardino, PhilBoxing.com, Mon, 06 Apr 2020
Manila---After earning his Arena International Master (AIM) title , Dentist Alfredo "Fred" Paez prepares to hit his second mission by pushing his next move in more Arena online games rated tournament of the World Chess Federation (FIDE) this month.
The former top player of UAAP chess champion Na Read Full Story >>> SENSATIONAL WRIGHT BLASTS MONZON IN 8 TO FACE ROBINSON IN EWBSS DECIDER
PhilBoxing.com, Sun, 05 Apr 2020
Ronald ‘Winky’ Wright reaches the final of the ‘eWBSS Middleweight Legends Tournament’ after dominating and stopping brave Carlos Monzon in Saturday’s semi-final.
On April 1 Wright scored a KO in the 9th against S Read Full Story >>> Manny Pacquiao vs Conor McGregor is being targeted for 2021
By Adam Stephens, GIVEMESPORT, Sun, 05 Apr 2020
Conor McGregor has this past week teased that a fight against the eight-division world champion Manny Pacquiao is still very much a possibility.
The former two-weight UFC world champion revealed that a fight is still up for negotiation and recently expressed an interest in stepping inside the box Read Full Story >>> STORY OF PHILIPPINE BOXING PART VI: SMALL MONTANA, ONE OF THE BEST TEN FILIPINO BOXERS BY ESPN
By Maloney L. Samaco, PhilBoxing.com, Sun, 05 Apr 2020
Small Montana was born Benjamin Gan and was one of the world boxing champions from the Philippines. Montana stood 5 feet and 4 inch tall and did not weigh more than 112 pounds.
He won the Flyweight Championship of the World Read Full Story >>> EWRIGHT-EMONZON PREVIEW: WILL WRIGHT TOO BE ALL WRONG FOR MONZON?
PhilBoxing.com, Sun, 05 Apr 2020
Carlos Monzon vs Ronald ‘Winky’ Wright is Saturday’s hotly-anticipated fantasy match-up in the last semi-final of the ‘eWBSS Middleweight Legends Tournament’ broadcast at 7pm (UK) on World Boxing Super Series Read Full Story >>> Impact Boxing plans to give back with free boxing event
PhilBoxing.com, Sun, 05 Apr 2020
While entertainment and sports have suffered immense damage, society as a whole has suffered even worse. With well over two hundred thousand confirmed cases, thousands of deaths, and almost 7 million people unemployed, the impact of the covid-19 coronavirus is devastating to the masses.
Impact Bo Read Full Story >>> Greatest Fights in History II: 1970s super-bouts to binge-watch
World Boxing News, Sun, 05 Apr 2020
World Boxing News continues to delve into the archives for part two of the Greatest Fights in History as coronavirus quarantine continues.
In part one, WBN covered the dawn of the sport until the 1960s. Now, for the second installment, the 1970s takes center stage.
A golden era for fight fans, Read Full Story >>> Beantown Boxing 1896
By Richard E. Baker, BoxingNoir, Sun, 05 Apr 2020
The big city. The early days. Towering skyscrapers, smoking vehicles, trolleys, open markets, and boxing, the national sport. Boston has a long history of boxing and a long history of boxers, especially Irish boxers. Boston Garden, designed by boxing promoter Tex Rickard, opened in 1928 with a boxin Read Full Story >>> 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 >>> | 
