Magsayo tackles menacing Haro in Los Angeles
By Roy Luarca, Rappler, Tue, 04 Aug 2020
MANILA, PHILIPPINES
Filipino Mark Magsayo will put his undefeated record on the line against American Jose Haro
Just when he needs to rev up on training, Mark Magsayo got stymied.
Pitted against the menacing Jose "Pepito" Haro on Wednesday, September 23 (Thursday, September 24, Manila time) Read Full Story >>>Showtime cautioned on Paulie Malignaggi, ‘You f***ed with the wrong guy!’
By Phil D. Jay, World Boxing News, Tue, 04 Aug 2020
Long-time cornerman of Paulie Malignaggi and close friend, Peter Sferrazza, has fired a warning to Showtime and CBS over the sacking of the ex-world champion.
Malignaggi was released by Showtime Boxing over comments made regarding current racial tensions in the world.
Part of Malignaggi’s wo Read Full Story >>> Pacquiao's Long-Term Future Best Served By Avoiding Crawford
By Lyle Fitzsimmons, BoxingScene.com, Tue, 04 Aug 2020
I appreciate Manny Pacquiao.
The things he’s accomplished since reaching the championship level more than two decades ago measure up to anyone over the same time frame, and he’ll be a deserving International Boxing Hall of Fame inductee at the very instant he becomes eligible.
But in spite Read Full Story >>> Jeff Horn: Pacquiao is intense, but Crawford is the best at welterweight
By JJ Wrighter , NowBoxing.com, Tue, 04 Aug 2020
A match-up in boxing that’s been talked about for years even before the COVID-19 pandemic hit was Manny “Pac-Man” Pacquiao vs. Terence “Bud” Crawford.
When Crawford was still unifying titles at the junior welterweight division, his main goal was to become undisputed which he did and the Read Full Story >>> The Past Week in Action 3 August 2020
By Eric Armit, PhilBoxing.com, Tue, 04 Aug 2020
Leo connects at Williams.
Highlights:
-Angelo Leo collects the vacant WBO super bantamweight title as he outpoints late substitute Tramaine Williams
-Ted Cheeseman outpoints Sam Eggington for the IBF Intern Read Full Story >>> OMAR "EL RELAMPAGO" JUAREZ TRAINING CAMP QUOTES
PhilBoxing.com, Tue, 04 Aug 2020
Rising Super Lightweight Prospect Omar Juárez Clashes with
Willie Shaw in Special Attraction as FOX PBC Fight Night Returns This Saturday, August 8 from Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles
LOS ANGELES (August 3, 2020) - Ex Read Full Story >>> Barrientes Twins, DJ Zamora III Remain Undefeated with Knockouts in Mexico
PhilBoxing.com, Tue, 04 Aug 2020
LAS VEGAS, NV (August 3, 2020) – 17-year old twin boxing sensations, coming fresh off a sparring tour in the United States, Angel “AK-47” (3-0, 3 KOs) and Chavez “The Beast” Barrientes (3-0, 3 KOs), and th Read Full Story >>> BERGMAN & GORST CONFIRMED FOR PARTYPOKER MOSCONI CUP
PhilBoxing.com, Tue, 04 Aug 2020
Justin Bergman and Fedor Gorst will represent Team USA and Team Europe respectively at this December’s partypoker Mosconi Cup as the top player on each team’s current rankings.
Due to the Covid-19 pandemic, no ranking events have been staged since the Diamond Open in March. However, Matchroom Read Full Story >>> Salita Promotions Names Attorney and Former NYSAC Executive Director David Berlin as General Counsel and Consultant
PhilBoxing.com, Tue, 04 Aug 2020
Salita Promotions proudly announces the promotion of long-time associate and confidante David Berlin to the expanded official role of General Counsel and Consultant.
One of the most respected figures in the sport, Berlin has been a well-known New York City-based lawyer for over thirty years. He s Read Full Story >>> ‘The Next Manny Pacquiao’ targets Olympic gold before world title glory
By Phil D. Jay, World Boxing News, Tue, 04 Aug 2020
Talented Filipino boxer Eumir Marcial, dubbed ‘The Next Manny Pacquiao’, is setting his sights high – according to MP Promotions President Sean Gibbons. Marcial signed a deal with Pacquiao and Gibbons ahead of a move into the paid ranks, having already qualified for Tokyo 2020 (now taking plac Read Full Story >>> Spence-Garcia Key To Welterweight Division Future
By Paul Magno, Overtime Heroics, Tue, 04 Aug 2020
Last week, it was announced that Errol Spence Jr. vs. Danny Garcia was signed and sealed. Hopefully, it will be delivered on its scheduled date of November 21. Of course, nothing should be taken for granted in this Covid world right now, but everyone’s hoping for November 21.
“Done deal the K Read Full Story >>> Errol Spence vs. Danny Garcia planned for November 21st
By Max Warren, MaxBoxing.com, Tue, 04 Aug 2020
IBF/WBC Welterweight World Champion Errol Spence (26-0, 21KOs) and Danny Garcia (36-2, 21KOs) have both tweeted that a November 21st unification bout on FOX pay-per-view is confirmed. They tweeted about the confirmed match-up five minutes apart from each other on the morning of July 31st.
At Read Full Story >>> What’s happening with Conor McGregor
By Ashwin Viswanathan, MMASucka, Mon, 03 Aug 2020
Conor McGregor is always in the news. Most recently, the Irish superstar tweeted “I Accept”. Reporters have been trying to figure out what McGregor accepted.
People first guessed it was a response to Khamzat Chimaev. Chimaev has quickly gained a big following. He also tweeted asking for a Read Full Story >>> The GM Joey-Bayanihan Chess Club team wins Philippine E-9 chess club Open chess team tilt
By Marlon Bernardino, PhilBoxing.com, Mon, 03 Aug 2020
Manila---The Bayanihan Chess Club team (97 points) edged the competition for a runaway victory in the Philippine E-9 chess club Open chess team championships dubbed as Arena Grandmaster (AGM) and National Master (NM) Almario Marlon Quiroz Bernardino Jr. 43rd birthday celebration Sunday night, August Read Full Story >>> Roy Jones Jr: The longer the fight goes the better
By Ray Wheatley, FightNews.com, Mon, 03 Aug 2020
Ring legend Roy Jones Jr. spoke to Peter Maniatis about his September 12 showdown with Mike Tyson and tactics he will use. Roy also praised Teofimo Lopez, who he believes could be boxing’s next superstar. Roy also talks about becoming a Russian Citizen and meeting Vladimir Putin, why he’s is gra Read Full Story >>> 'He'd hate me saying this' - Jeff Horn hits out at 'extremely cocky' Tim Tszyu
By Brendan Bradford, SportingNews.com, Mon, 03 Aug 2020
Jeff Horn has hit out at an "extremely cocky" Tim Tszyu, saying the young challenger is getting by on his dad, Kostya's, reputation and that his team doesn't respect his achievements in the sport.
With just over three weeks until their highly anticipated grudge match, tensions are continuing to Read Full Story >>> MATCHROOM FIGHT CAMP: WEEK 1 RESULTS
PhilBoxing.com, Mon, 03 Aug 2020
12 x 3 mins IBF International Super-Welterweight Title
SAM EGGINGTON v TED CHEESEMAN WUD12 (116-113, 116-113 & 115-114)
(Stourbridge) (Bermondsey)
Sam Eggington and Ted Cheeseman served up an unforgettab Read Full Story >>> Errol Spence Jr. vs Danny Garcia on for Nov 21, next challenge also set
World Boxing News, Mon, 03 Aug 2020
PBC stars Errol Spence Jr and Danny Garcia are set to collide for the WBC and IBF welterweight title after both moved to confirm the fight.
The World Boxing Council then released a short statement rubberstamping the contest.
“Finally…Errol Spence Jr and Danny García will clash on November Read Full Story >>> Francisco Fonseca returns August 8, targets Carl Frampton
PhilBoxing.com, Mon, 03 Aug 2020
Former multi time World title challenger Francisco Fonseca (25-3-2) returns August 8th in Nuevo, Nicararo Managua in his homeland of Nicaragua. He will face local rival Eusebio Osejo in an 8 rounder lightweight showdown.
Fons Read Full Story >>> Unbeaten Mark Magsayo set for Sept. 23 bout in LA
By Bong Lozada, Philippine Daily Inquirer, Mon, 03 Aug 2020
MANILA, Philippines — Undefeated featherweight Mark Magsayo is set to make his MP Promotions debut on Sept. 23, more than a year since he last fought.
As per RingTV.com, Magsayo’s bout will be on a Premier Boxing Champions card and will be pitted against a “solid” young fighter who will h Read Full Story >>> Mike Tyson plans to go against Commission belief he won’t try to KO RJJ
World Boxing News, Mon, 03 Aug 2020
He’s ‘The Baddest Man on the Planet’ – the formidable ‘Iron’ Mike Tyson and he is not messing about with his forthcoming bout against Roy Jones Jr.
Tyson, 54, is firmly going for the KO.
“This is search and destroy! – I’m looking forward to recapturing my glory,” Tyson told Read Full Story >>> Will Pacquiao battle McGregor or Crawford?
By Peter Atencio, Manila Standard, Sun, 02 Aug 2020
Will eight-division world champion Manny Pacquiao fight former Ultimate Fighting Championship superstar Conor McGregor, or will it be Terrence Crawford?
Any of the two fights could materialize after McGregor accepted an offer to fight Manny Pacquiao.
Or it could be Crawford, after Top Rank CEO Bob Read Full Story >>> Manny Pacquiao facing Conor McGregor may not have UFC involvement
By Phil D. Jay, World Boxing News, Sun, 02 Aug 2020
Any future boxing match-up seeing Manny Pacquiao taking on Conor McGregor may not have the backing of UFC boss Dana White.
Speaking at a press conference regarding his UFC event, White said in no uncertain terms that he couldn’t care less whether Pacquiao and McGregor square off.
McGregor po Read Full Story >>> ANGELO LEO BECOMES NEW WBO JR. FEATHERWEIGHT WORLD CHAMPION IN DOMINATING UNANIMOUS DECISION OVER TRAMAINE WILLIAMS
PhilBoxing.com, Sun, 02 Aug 2020
SATURDAY ON SHOWTIME FROM MOHEGAN SUN ARENA IN UNCASVILLE, CONN.
Ra’eese Aleem Wins WBA Super Bantamweight Title Eliminator & Joe George Scores KO of the Year Candidate in Rematch with Marcos Escudero
UNCASVILLE, C Read Full Story >>> Young wins TIMY online chess title
By Marlon Bernardino, PhilBoxing.com, Sun, 02 Aug 2020
MANILA--- 8-time Illinois, USA chess champion International (IM) Master Angelo Abundo Young capped another memorable campaign with a final-round win against many-time Philippine Executive champion Dr. Jenny Mayor to capture the title in the Till I Met You (TIMY) online blitz chess tournament Friday Read Full Story >>> Manny Pacquiao vs Conor McGregor super-fight moves a step closer
World Boxing News, Sun, 02 Aug 2020
MMA superstar Conor McGregor has posted a message to boxing legend Manny Pacquiao accepting the possibility of the two facing off in the future.
McGregor let Pacquiao and his fans know that a clash could happen by writing the words ‘tinatanggap ko’ on his timeline.
The phrase means ‘I ac Read Full Story >>> Pacquiao-Crawford clash still a pipe dream
By Josef T. Ramos, The Manila Times, Sun, 02 Aug 2020
A world title, unification bout between Manny Pacquiao and Terence Crawford is still more of a pipe dream than a reality.
Dousing cold water on the rumored clash between the two titans in Macau or somewhere in the Middle East this year or the next, Sean Gibbons, president of Manny Pacquiao’s MP Read Full Story >>> Errol Spence vs Danny Garcia Set for Nov 21
By Carlos Costa, PhilBoxing.com, Sat, 01 Aug 2020
Awesome welterweight fight! Unbeaten hard-hitting Errol Spence Jr. (26-0, 21 KO's) will defend his two world title belts against tough and experienced Puerto Rican warrior former super lightweight champ Danny "Swift" G Read Full Story >>> King's Promotions Triumvirate on Display TONIGHT on SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING®
PhilBoxing.com, Sat, 01 Aug 2020
Aleem and Bates.
King's Promotions fighters Raeese Aleem & Marcus Bates square off in a rematch
King's Promotions own Joseph George rematches Marcos Escudero
Reading, PA (August 1, 2020)--.TONIGHT at the Mohe Read Full Story >>> Shall We See the Realization of the Pinoy Dream of a Juan Tornado?
By Teodoro Medina Reynoso, PhilBoxing.com, Sat, 01 Aug 2020
Eumir Marcial.
At the height of Muhammad Ali's popularity in the mid 70s, a Filipino Komiks writer stirred the nation's imagination with a comic book series on Juan Tornado, a fictional Pinoy heavyweight figh Read Full Story >>> "SFT 22: The Return" OFFICIAL WEIGHTS
PhilBoxing.com, Sat, 01 Aug 2020
Streaming live and exclusively on FITE.TV
THIS SATURDAY from Sao Paulo, Brazil
SAO PAULO, Brazil (July 31, 2020) - The official weigh in was held today for "SFT 23: The Return," for tomorrow night's pay-per-vie Read Full Story >>> 'Tinatanggap ko': Conor McGregor sparks Pacquiao fight rumors
By Luisa Morales , The Philippine Star, Sat, 01 Aug 2020
MANILA, Philippines — Is Conor McGregor teasing a fight with Manny Pacquiao?
The UFC star posted a cryptic tweet early Saturday (Manila time) that sparked rumors of a possible fight with the 41-year-old Filipino boxing icon.
"Tinatanggap ko," the tweet read.
Pacquiao joined the same man Read Full Story >>> McGregor potentially hints at Pacquiao bout with tweet in Tagalog
The Score, Sat, 01 Aug 2020
Conor McGregor sent the MMA world into a frenzy Thursday when he tweeted, "I accept," though no one knew what the former two-division UFC champion was referring to at the time.
It now appears McGregor could be eyeing another leap over to boxing with a bout against legendary Filipino fighter Manny Read Full Story >>> Dangerous foe likely for Magsayo
By Joaquin Henson, PhilBoxing.com, Sat, 01 Aug 2020
Mark Magsayo (right) and JohnRiel Casimero in Redondo Beach, near L. A., on a fishing expedition.
A fighter who sent an opponent to a hospital and into retirement three years ago is likely to face IBF No. 4 f Read Full Story >>> FINAL WEIGHTS AND OFFICIALS FOR SATURDAY’S SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING® TRIPLEHEADER
PhilBoxing.com, Sat, 01 Aug 2020
Plus, Abner Mares Joins The Network’s “Hall of Fame” Announce Team;
Live at 9 p.m. ET/6 p.m. PT on SHOWTIME®
Vacant WBO Junior Featherweight World Championship – 12 Rounds
Angelo Leo – 121 lbs.
Tr Read Full Story >>> UNDEFEATED RISING STAR SHISHKIN TO FACE RIOJAS IN MAIN EVENT OF INAUGURAL ‘DETROIT BRAWL AT THE LEGENDARY KRONK’
PhilBoxing.com, Sat, 01 Aug 2020
LIVESTREAMED FROM KRONK GYM EXCLUSIVELY ON UFC FIGHT PASS®
Thursday, August 20, 2020 at 7 PM E.T. / 4 PM P.T.
On Thursday, August 20, 2020, promoter Dmitriy Salita will kick off a very special series of no spectator professional boxing shows entitled “DETROIT BRAWL AT THE LEGENDARY KRONK” a Read Full Story >>> EXCLUSIVE CLIP: SHOWTIME SPORTS® OFFERS FIRST LOOK AT SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING® TELECAST
PhilBoxing.com, Sat, 01 Aug 2020
"Return to Ringside," Written by Executive Producer David Dinkins Jr., and Voiced by Mauro Ranallo, Explores the Importance of the Return of Live Sports
NEW YORK - July 31, 2020 - SHOWTIME Sports has released an exclusive clip from the upcoming open to Saturday night's SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXIN Read Full Story >>> Barrientes Twins, DJ Zamora III to Fight in Rosarito Mexico this Saturday
PhilBoxing.com, Sat, 01 Aug 2020
LAS VEGAS, NV (July 31, 2020) – 17-year old boxing prodigies, twin sensations, Angel “AK-47” (2-0, 2 KOs) and Chavez “The Beast” Barrientes (2-0, 2 KOs), and their stablemate, Demler "DJ" Zamora lll (3-0, 2 KOs), are Read Full Story >>> Floyd Mayweather blasts Conor McGregor for ‘dance boy’ comment in racism row and rules out rematch with UFC star
By Dave Fraser , The Sun, Fri, 31 Jul 2020
FLOYD MAYWEATHER has hit out at Conor McGregor for comments perceived to be racist during the build-up to their 2017 boxing match.
Three years on from their world-famous fight, Money, 43, has reignited his war of words with the Irish former UFC star.
In the build-up to their Las Vegas showdown Read Full Story >>> Gaballo bout with ‘Baby Pacquiao’ off; Bacon-Rocha slated August
By Roy Luarca, Rappler, Fri, 31 Jul 2020
MANILA, PHILIPPINES
The potential march to stardom of unbeaten GenSan pride Reymart Gaballo gets stalled
No boxing bout is definite in these uncertain times.
Latest to be disrupted by the shifting schedules brought about by the COVID-19 pandemic is the bantamweight fight Filipino prime pros Read Full Story >>> Manny Pacquiao: The Grand Master of Boxing
By Max Pinto, World Boxing News, Fri, 31 Jul 2020
I’ve been thinking about boxing a lot lately. Given the circumstances we are in with the coronavirus and the time I stay at home not being able to go out much, I started watching boxing fights on YouTube.
I watched some of the full fight uploads provided by Top Rank, DAZN, PBC, and other boxing Read Full Story >>> Outrage as Paulie Malignaggi is dropped by Showtime for ‘race comments’
By Phil D. Jay, World Boxing News, Fri, 31 Jul 2020
Part of the boxing world has reacted with outrage as Paulie Malignaggi was axed by Showtime Boxing for comments made in a video a few months back.
‘The Magic Man’, loved for a lack of fear in giving his honest opinion, was ‘removed’ permanently from the network, according to Ring Magazine Read Full Story >>> AGM Bernardino rules Santiago C.Tan Jr. chess tilt
By Marlon Bernardino, PhilBoxing.com, Fri, 31 Jul 2020
Manila---Arena Grandmaster (AGM) and National Master (NM) Almario Marlon Quiroz Bernardino Jr. came out triumphant in the Santiago C. Tan Jr. online blitz chess tournament held Friday, July 31, 2020 at the lichess.org.
The 42 year old Bernardino, a sportswriter, chess teacher and founder of Baya Read Full Story >>> Top Welterweight Jamal James Takes On Former Title Challenger Thomas Dulorme for Interim WBA Welterweight Title
PhilBoxing.com, Fri, 31 Jul 2020
FOX PBC Fight Night Returns Saturday, August 8 from
Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles
LOS ANGELES (July 30, 2020) – Top welterweight Jamal “Shango’’ James will square off against former title challenger Thomas D Read Full Story >>> World boxing champ Jose Ramirez sets his future plans. Here’s when he returns to the ring
By Anthony Galaviz, fresnobee.com, Fri, 31 Jul 2020
Jose Ramirez hopes the third try at his first world boxing titles defense in 2020 is the charm.
Ramirez (25-0, 17 KOs) is set to defend his WBO and WBC super lightweight titles against Viktor Postol (31-2, 12 KOs) at the “bubble” in Las Vegas on Aug. 29.
The fight will be shown on ESPN.
Read Full Story >>> FIGHTERS COMPETING IN SATURDAY’S SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING® MAIN AND CO-MAIN EVENTS, PLUS, SHOWTIME SPORTS® PRESIDENT STEPHEN ESPINOZA MEDIA AVAILABILITY QUOTES
PhilBoxing.com, Fri, 31 Jul 2020
Uncasville, Conn. – July 30, 2020 – Fighters taking part in Saturday’s SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING® main and co-main events participated in a virtual media availability ZOOM webinar on Thursday in advance of SHOWTIM Read Full Story >>> Trouble in The Bubble: Eleider Alvarez and Joe Smith Jr. Face Off in Light Heavyweight Title Eliminator August 22 LIVE on ESPN+
PhilBoxing.com, Fri, 31 Jul 2020
WBO world title eliminator marks Top Rank’s return to the MGM Grand “Bubble"
LAS VEGAS (July 30, 2020) — Leave the judges at home because Eleider “Storm” Alvarez and Joe “The Beast” Smith Jr. are coming fo Read Full Story >>> New York State Boxing HOF Class of 2020 Induction Ceremony Canceled
PhilBoxing.com, Fri, 31 Jul 2020
NEW YORK (July 30, 2020) - The New York State Boxing Hall of Fame (NYSBHOF) announced today that its ninth annual induction dinner at Russo's On The Bay in Howard Beach, New York, has been cancelled due to the coronavirus pandemic.
Originally slated for from April 19,it had been postponed until Read Full Story >>> Steak or Sizzle? What Will Manny Pacquiao’s Final Run Look Like?
By Paul Magno, Overtime Heroics, Fri, 31 Jul 2020
There are two theories as to how Filipino icon Manny Pacquiao will close out his legendary career.
The Pacquiao optimist says that Manny will go down swinging, fighting the best available opposition and barreling into retirement with the same aggressive confidence he used to get to the top in the Read Full Story >>> Is October 3rd the date for Vasyl Lomachenko and Teofimo Lopez?
By John Raspanti, MaxBoxing.com, Fri, 31 Jul 2020
The fighters want it. The fans want it. Is the Vasyl Lomachenko vs. Teofimo Lopez fight imminent?
Yes and no.
“Loma-Lopez, we had scheduled it for Sept. 19 as the working date but now it will probably go on pay-per-view and that means the working date now is Oct. 3,” Arum told Da Read Full Story >>> Bob Arum Preparing Too Many Dishes Could End Up With a Smorgasbord
By Teodoro Medina Reynoso, PhilBoxing.com, Thu, 30 Jul 2020
Top Rank head honcho Bob Arum could be likened to a master chef preparing for too many main dishes all at the same time.
The worst thing is that he could end up with a smorgasbord that the discriminating foodie or epicure w Read Full Story >>> Sean Gibbons to Macau group eyeing Manny Pacquiao exhibition: Bring it on!
By Dennis Principe, The Manila Bulletin, Thu, 30 Jul 2020
MP Promotions president Sean Gibbons is amenable to seeing WBA welterweight champion Manny Pacquiao in an exhibition match should a lucrative offer come their way.
This was the reaction of the well-known international matchmaker when told about a reported offer from Macau.
Gibbons admits he i Read Full Story >>> Amir Khan wants Pacquiao match-up in Dubai
By Gavin Gibbon, arabianbusiness.com, Thu, 30 Jul 2020
British boxing champion Amir Khan has revealed he wants to make history by bringing the first ever title fight to Dubai and said there would be no better opponent than his old Filipino friend Manny Pacquiao.
Khan, who earlier this week said he was looking to make Dubai his second home away from h Read Full Story >>> Daza backs Garcia for Hall of Fame
By Joaquin Henson, PhilBoxing.com, Thu, 30 Jul 2020
ABAP vice chairman Raul Daza is a man of integrity, action and principles. During a long distinguished career as a public servant, he never changed political colors, staying loyal to the Liberal Party from his first Read Full Story >>> ANGELO LEO TO FACE TRAMAINE WILLIAMS FOR VACANT WBO JR. FEATHERWEIGHT WORLD TITLE IN MAIN EVENT OF THIS SATURDAY’S SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING TRIPLEHEADER
PhilBoxing.com, Thu, 30 Jul 2020
Undefeated Super Bantamweight Contender Stephen Fulton Jr. Tests Positive for COVID-19 and Is Removed from Main Event
Ra’eese Aleem Will Now Face Super Bantamweight Contender Marcus Bates in WBA 122-Pound Title Eliminator in Co-Main Event
NEW YORK – July 29, 2020 – Undefeated contender T Read Full Story >>> BACON FIGHTS IN LINARES UNDERCARD
PhilBoxing.com, Thu, 30 Jul 2020
Filipino welterweight James Bacon (W23 KO15 L4 D0) will see action against undefeated prospect Alexis Rocha (W16 KO10 L0 D0) in the undercard of the Linares-Fortuna megafight. At stake will be the WBC Continental Americas Welte Read Full Story >>> Luiz "Betao" Neogueira vs. Helton dos Santos Headlines "SFT 22: The Return"
PhilBoxing.com, Thu, 30 Jul 2020
Streaming live and exclusively on FITE.TV THIS SATURDAY from Sao Paulo, Brazil
MIAMI (July 29, 2020) -- Due to COVID-19 pandemic closings, Standout Fighting Tournament (SFT MMA) will promote its first event since Febr Read Full Story >>> Stephen Fulton positive for Covid 19- off Showtime main event
By T J Rives, Big Fight Weekend, Thu, 30 Jul 2020
Premier Boxing Champions was looking to resume their fight series with a bang Saturday night on Showtime Premium cable by featuring up and coming Super Bantamweight, Stephen Fulton, fighting for the vacant WBO belt. Instead, Fulton is out and a different rising prospect will take his place.
First Read Full Story >>> FRIDAY: Lyndon Arthur-Dec Spelman Light Heavyweight Clash Headlines Afternoon of UK Boxing LIVE on ESPN+
PhilBoxing.com, Thu, 30 Jul 2020
Unbeaten Arthur to defend Commonwealth title against Spelman
Stream to begin at 3 p.m. ET/12 p.m. PT
(July 29, 2020) — Lyndon “King” Arthur will make the first defense of Commonwealth light heavyweight crown Fri Read Full Story >>> Sampson Lewkowicz Cancer Surgery Successful
PhilBoxing.com, Thu, 30 Jul 2020
Lewkowicz.
‘Thank You to All My Boxing Friends and Family for Your Prayers’
Having undergone successful thyroid cancer surgery, promoter Sampson Lewkowicz wishes to thank hundreds of well-wishers and assure t Read Full Story >>> Split-T Management Signs Amateur Standout Haven Brady
PhilBoxing.com, Thu, 30 Jul 2020
NEW YORK (July 29, 2020) - Split-T Management is proud to announce the signing of amateur standout Haven Brady to a managerial contract.
Brady, 18, is from Albany, Georgia, and was the 2019, Jr. National Olympic Gold Medal winner at 132 pounds.
He will campaign at 126 pounds in the professiona Read Full Story >>> Bob Arum targeting Manny Pacquiao vs. Terence Crawford for welterweight title in November
By Brent Brookhouse, CBS Sports, Thu, 30 Jul 2020
One of the biggest knocks on the career of Terence Crawford since moving to welterweight and capturing the WBO championship has been his level of competition. Crawford has positioned himself as one of the sport's great pound-for-pound fighters, but that positioning is largely based on his obvious sk Read Full Story >>> What Big Welterweight Fight Is Bob Arum Trying To Put Together For 2020?
Fight Sports, Thu, 30 Jul 2020
Over the past few months, there have been talks regarding a clash between Manny Pacquiao and Terence Crawford. While the coronavirus pandemic may have slowed things down, there is still hope something can happen.
Top Rank’s Bob Arum ended up telling Boxing Scene that a bout between Pacquiao and Read Full Story >>> PBC will have Errol Spence fight Garcia- Porter rematch after?
By T J Rives, Big Fight Weekend, Thu, 30 Jul 2020
With reports out Tuesday night that Unified World Welterweight Champion, Errol Spence, is officially fighting top contender Danny Garcia later this year, we are left to wonder if that is setting in motion a second fight with former WBC champ, Shawn Porter?
First, Mike Coppinger, insider for the A Read Full Story >>> Hall of Fame trainer Teddy Atlas writes about the art of shadow boxing
MaxBoxing.com, Thu, 30 Jul 2020
There is a certain ritual to shadow boxing. A kind of war dance before the battle. There’s a cardio and physical purpose, as well as technical. You are practicing the form that will be needed later when the bell rings for real. It’s a cleaning of the guns.
Imagine him, your opponent there; vi Read Full Story >>> INOUE Q&A – WALKING DOWN THE WBSS MEMORY LANE WITH THE MONSTER
PhilBoxing.com, Wed, 29 Jul 2020
Naoya Inoue breaks down his incredible WBSS journey which saw him winning til Muhammad Ali Trophy, The Ring belt, and unifying the IBF & WBA titles after wins over Juan Carlos Payano, Emmanuel Rodriguez & Nonito Donair Read Full Story >>> Mario Barrios Arrives in Bay Area to Start Training Camp with Virgil Hunter
PhilBoxing.com, Wed, 29 Jul 2020
OAKLAND, CA (July 28, 2020) – Undefeated WBA Super Lightweight champion, Mario “El Azteca” Barrios (25-0, 16 KOs), has arrived in the Bay Area, CA, to start training camp with his coach, 2011 Trainer of the Year, Virgil Read Full Story >>> Arum: We'd Like To Do Pacquiao-Crawford For 11/14 Or 11/21; Nothing Concrete
By Keith Idec, BoxingScene.com, Wed, 29 Jul 2020
Bob Arum hasn’t given up on making a long-elusive fight against Manny Pacquiao next for Terence Crawford.
Arum informed BoxingScene.com that Pacquiao is among Crawford’s potential opponents for his upcoming bout. Crawford’s promoter confirmed that the unbeaten WBO welterweight champion will Read Full Story >>> Bacon, Tabanao to see action in US
By Edri Aznar, Sun.Star Cebu, Wed, 29 Jul 2020
JAMES Bacon and Neil John Tabanao are the latest Filipino boxers that are scheduled to see action in the United States.
Bacon is challenging unbeaten welterweight prospect Alexis Rocha for his World Boxing Council (WBC) Continental Americas belt in a 10-rounder, while Tabanao will lock horns with Read Full Story >>> Exhibition fight eyed for Pacquiao in Macau
By Dennis Principe, Tempo, Wed, 29 Jul 2020
WBA world welterweight champion Manny Pacquiao may still see action inside the ring at least one more time before the end of the year.
A source told Tempo that an unnamed group in Macau is about to offer a deal that would see Pacquiao appear in a lucrative exhibition match.
The group apparentl Read Full Story >>> Manny Robles: Pacquiao never ran away from anybody, he is a beast
By JJ Wrighter , NowBoxing.com, Wed, 29 Jul 2020
During these trying times, the sports world is adjusting to the Coronavirus with strict protocols to try and stop the spread of the virus such as staying in a bubble and not allowing fans to watch events live in person.
The NBA and MLB have continued their seasons and other sports are looking to Read Full Story >>> 'He fights because he has to. I fight if I want to': Floyd Mayweather reignites rivalry with Manny Pacquiao as he brags over his superior finances in fresh jibe at the Filipino star
By Jordan Seward, Daily Mail (UK), Wed, 29 Jul 2020
Floyd Mayweather has aimed a thinly-veiled dig at Manny Pacquiao by claiming his old rival needs to keep fighting for financial reasons.
Mayweather, who topped the Forbes rich list of the decade after amassing an eye-watering fortune worth £706million, walked away from the sport back in 2017 aft Read Full Story >>> Report: Danny Garcia-Errol Spence Jr. fight back on after terrifying car crash
By Jason Owens, Yahoo! Sports, Wed, 29 Jul 2020
Errol Spence Jr. was reportedly slated to defend his united welterweight championship against Danny Garcia in January.
A terrifying car crash changed those plans. Now the fight is back on, with Spence and Garcia tentatively slated to face off in November, according to The Athletic. Both camps hav Read Full Story >>> Amir Khan to open boxing academy in Dubai as part of move to emirate
arabianbusiness.com, Wed, 29 Jul 2020
Former world champion Amir Khan will open a boxing academy in Dubai, as part of plans to relocate to the emirate from the UK.
Khan will move to Dubai with his wife Faryal, two daughters, Lamaisah and Alayna, and four-month son Mohammed, in the next couple of months, so that his eldest daughter ca Read Full Story >>> Rat Bastards: Thomas (Tommy Ryan) Eboli
By Carlos Acevedo, Hannibal Boxing, Wed, 29 Jul 2020
Before he became just another chalk outline on the cratered streets of 1970s New York City, Thomas Eboli (aka Tommy Ryan) was part of the shady and shadowy boxing fraternity. As a manager in the 1940s, Eboli was only one of dozens of underworld denizens who had made remunerative pit stops at Jacobs Read Full Story >>> |
