Canelo vs. Crawford Bout Faces Date and Venue Shift
By Dong Secuya, PhilBoxing.com, Wed, 14 May 2025
In a surprising turn of events, the highly anticipated super fight between undisputed super middleweight champion Canelo Álvarez and undefeated welterweight king Terence Crawford has undergone a change in dat Read Full Story >>>Manny Pacquiao eyes October WBC title defense in Manila
By Phil D. Jay, World Boxing News, Wed, 14 May 2025
World Boxing News understands Manny Pacquiao aims to defend the WBC welterweight title in the Philippines if successful against Mario Barrios.
Pacquiao will announce his boxing match with Barrios in the coming days after losing out in a bid to return to the Senate on May 12. The Pac-Man hopes to Read Full Story >>> ‘Not emotionally damaged’: Tszyu speaks on bloody title revenge, makes major Pacquiao call
By Nick Walshaw , Fox Sports, Wed, 14 May 2025
Australia’s Tim Tszyu insists he carries no “emotional damage” from last year’s unforgettable Las Vegas bloodbath with Sebastian Fundora – and has already cleared space in his cupboard for the towering American’s WBC super welterweight title.
Attending Wednesday night’s Main Event p Read Full Story >>> BoxingScene roundtable: Thoughts on Manny Pacquiao’s return
BoxingScene.com, Wed, 14 May 2025
Manny Pacquiao, now 46 years old, is strongly rumored to return to the ring in July to fight WBC welterweight titleholder Mario Barrios. Pacquiao was last seen in an official fight in 2021, suffering a unanimous decision loss to Yordenis Ugas. He has since fought in an exhibition against Rukiya Anpo Read Full Story >>> BROADCAST TEAM ANNOUNCED FOR “CHAMPIONING MENTAL HEALTH: A NIGHT OF BOXING” ON THURSDAY, MAY 22
PhilBoxing.com, Wed, 14 May 2025
555 MEDIA AND BASH BOXING ANNOUNCE BROADCAST TEAM FOR CHAMPIONING MENTAL HEALTH: A NIGHT OF BOXING”
CHARITY BOXING EVENT SET TO FEATURE A SLATE OF TALENTED SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA PROFESSIONALS
Televised Live on DAZN | Thursday, May 22, 2025 | Avalon Hollywood
LOS ANGELES (MAY 13, 2025) Read Full Story >>> UNBEATEN AMATEUR WORLD CHAMPION TIAH-MAI AYTON SIGNS PROMOTIONAL DEAL WITH MATCHROOM
PhilBoxing.com, Wed, 14 May 2025
Bristol Super-Bantamweight set for pro debut this summer
Teenage amateur sensation Tiah-Mai Ayton will turn professional with Eddie Hearn’s Matchroom Boxing after the 18-year-old put pen to paper on a long-term promotional Read Full Story >>> Shawn Porter Makes KO Pick For Manny Pacquiao’s Return Fight Against Mario Barrios
By Apratim Banerjee, Sports Illustrated, Wed, 14 May 2025
Manny Pacquiao's return lis official as the Filipino legend comes back to take on Mario Barrios for the WBC welterweight title. Pacquiao has been ranked at #5 in the WBC welterweight ladder ahead of the fight.
Pacquiao is now 46 years old and his last professional fight was in 2021 against Yorden Read Full Story >>> Arum Targets Manila Rematch: Navarrete vs. Suarez 2 Eyed for Thrilla in Manila Anniversary
By Dong Secuya, PhilBoxing.com, Wed, 14 May 2025
Boxing promoter Bob Arum is reportedly aiming to stage a highly anticipated rematch between Emanuel Navarrete and Charly Suarez in Manila this October, coinciding with the 50th anniversary celebrations of the legendar Read Full Story >>> Ron Johnson’s American Dream Presents & Nothing But Sportz Announce “The Caribbean Clash” Boxing Event at Miami’s James L. Knight Center on Saturday, August 9
PhilBoxing.com, Wed, 14 May 2025
Miami, FL – May 13, 2025 — American Dream Presents, led by CEO and professional boxer Ron Johnson, in association with Steve Marcano’s Nothing But Sportz, proudly announces “The Caribbean Clash,” an electrifying boxing and entertainment event taking place on Saturday, August 9 at the James Read Full Story >>> Francis Chua is Fighting for Family in Comeback fight as he eyes Future fight with Harry Garside
PhilBoxing.com, Tue, 13 May 2025
On the 30th of May, Dragon Fire Boxing hits the Metro City Arena for the second time this year for Thunderdome 50.
The main event features the return of Francis “The Removalist” Chua who takes on China’s 4th ranked l Read Full Story >>> The harsh stains of Navarrete’s victory prove difficult to scrub away
By Frankie Mines, BoxingNews, Tue, 13 May 2025
IT wasn’t the first time boxing asked us to forget what we saw. To scrub from memory the crackle of resistance, the turn of a tide, the haunting clarity of a fight shifting hands not through accident, but persistence.
In the suffocating heat of a May night in California, Charly Suarez did what Read Full Story >>> The Idec Index: Charly Suarez Did Philippines Proud; Can’t Say Same For Manny Pacquiao
By Keith Idec, The Ring, Tue, 13 May 2025
Charly Suarez expressed appreciation for all the loyal Filipino fans who’ve strongly supported him in the aftermath of his controversial loss to Emanuel Navarrete on Saturday night.
Suarez, the challenger, deserved better than his first professional defeat — a unanimous technical decision cau Read Full Story >>> Manny Pacquiao comeback 'confirmed' with controversial WBC ranking
By Matt Astbury, DAZN News, Tue, 13 May 2025
Manny Pacquiao's comeback has taken another step towards becoming official with the WBC now including the eight-weight world champion in their welterweight rankings.
Last week, rumours gathered pace that Pacquiao was planning to end his near four year retirement to challenge WBC welterweight cha Read Full Story >>> Pacquiao Falls Short in Senate Bid, Eyes WBC Title in Stunning Boxing Comeback
By Dong Secuya, PhilBoxing.com, Tue, 13 May 2025
Boxing legend Manny Pacquiao’s political ambitions hit a roadblock as he fails to secure a Senate seat, but the 46-year-old icon is already pivoting back to the ring, targeting a world championship in a stunning comeba Read Full Story >>> Oscar De La Hoya Issues Warning To Manny Pacquiao On Boxing Return
By Grant Young, Sports Illustrated, Tue, 13 May 2025
Earlier this month, news broke that Filipino boxing legend and pound-for-pound icon Manny Pacquiao is slated to face WBC welterweight champion Mario Barrios at some point this summer.
Pacquiao, who is an eight-division champion, is currently 46 years old. His last fight took place on August 21, 2 Read Full Story >>> Navarrete Vs. Suarez – To Right the Wrong
By Ed de la Vega, DDS, PhilBoxing.com, Tue, 13 May 2025
Many comments and opinions have been shared by several people regarding the WBO super featherweight title fight between defending champion Emanuel Navarrete of Mexico and challenger Charly Suarez of the Philippin Read Full Story >>> Injustice in San Diego
By Joaquin Henson, PhilBoxing.com, Tue, 13 May 2025
Referee Collantes' (R) erroneous call allowed Navarrete (L) to keep his title.
WBO superfeatherweight champion Emanuel Navarrete did an acting job in making it appear a slight head clash with Charly Suarez in th Read Full Story >>> Uncrowned champion: Suarez overjoyed by show of support
By Nick Giongco, Daily Tribune, Tue, 13 May 2025
There is no timeline yet for Charly Suarez’s desire and wish to get another shot at Mexican Emanuel Navarrete, a senior Top Rank official told DAILY TRIBUNE on Monday.
“Way too early to put any timeframe on this,” said Top Rank vice president Carl Moretti a day after the controversial endin Read Full Story >>> Referee Faces Ban After Emanuel Navarrete Controversy, Confirms California Commission Head
By Sudeep Sinha, Essentially Sports, Tue, 13 May 2025
This past Saturday night, WBO super featherweight champion Emanuel Navarrete faced off against 36-year-old Charly Suarez from the Philippines at the Pechanga Arena in San Diego. The bout quickly emerged as a strong contender for Fight of the Year—until it came to an abrupt halt due to a gruesome g Read Full Story >>> Charly Suarez Appeals Controversial Loss to Navarrete, California Commission to Rule June 2
By Dong Secuya, PhilBoxing.com, Tue, 13 May 2025
The aftermath of Emanuel Navarrete’s controversial technical decision victory over Charly Suarez took an expected turn as the Filipino challenger formally appealed the result, demanding the California State Athletic Read Full Story >>> New TKO boxing league reveals schedule plans plus separate ‘superfights’ starting with Canelo Alvarez vs. Terence Crawford
By Damon Martin, MMAFighting.com, Tue, 13 May 2025
The new boxing promotion, headed up by the UFC’s owners at TKO Group Holdings, has ambitious plans for the future with the first card set to launch in September when Canelo Alvarez takes on Terence Crawford in a superfight taking place in Las Vegas.
UFC CEO Dana White has already been announced Read Full Story >>> Phl boxing raises howl over Suarez defeat
By Nick Giongco, Daily Tribune, Tue, 13 May 2025
Controversy marred Charly Suarez’s bold bid to win the World Boxing Organization (WBO) super-featherweight title on Sunday in San Diego, California.
Instead of snatching the WBO 130-pound crown from Emanuel Navarrete of Mexico by stoppage, Suarez and his team wound up getting the raw end of the Read Full Story >>> Emanuel Navarrete Noncommittal Regarding Immediate Rematch With Charly Suarez
By Keith Idec, The Ring, Mon, 12 May 2025
Emanuel Navarrete realizes Charly Suarez deserves a rematch.
The WBO junior lightweight champion commended Suarez’s gutsy performance Saturday night. A second bout between them also would be entertaining, according to Navarrete, because they’re willing to engage, displayed reliable chins and Read Full Story >>> Charly Suarez Thinks He Would've Knocked Out Emanuel Navarrete Late, If Fight Wasn't Stopped
By Keith Idec, The Ring, Mon, 12 May 2025
Charly Suarez doesn't think the judges' scorecards would've mattered had his fight with Emanuel Navarrete continued Saturday night.
Suarez sensed Navarrete was tired by the time a ringside physician determined the WBO junior lightweight champion shouldn’t continue one second into the eighth rou Read Full Story >>> Emanuel Navarrete vs Charly Suarez Result Likely To Change
By Nathaniel Marrero, Sports Illustrated, Mon, 12 May 2025
Emanuel Navarrete's controversial technical decision victory over Charly Suarez is expected to be overturned to a no-contest by the California State Athletic Commission, BoxingScene's Lance Pugmire reports.
Navarrete won the bout via technical decision after eight rounds due to a cut that referee Read Full Story >>> ALOYSIUS YAPP CROWNED 2025 UK OPEN CHAMPION IN RUTHLESS FINAL PERFORMANCE
PhilBoxing.com, Mon, 12 May 2025
Aloysius Yapp delivered a breathtaking performance at the 2025 UK Open Pool Championship, cruising to a commanding 13-1 victory over Spain’s Jonas Souto to claim his first-ever Matchroom Major title.
Final Result
Read Full Story >>> Suarez loss may be overturned
By Joaquin Henson, PhilBoxing.com, Mon, 12 May 2025
WBO superfeatherweight champion Emanuel Navarrete retained his belt via a unanimous technical decision over Charly Suarez at the Pechanga Arena, San Diego, Saturday night (yesterday morning, Manila time) after the fig Read Full Story >>> Adones Cabalquinto Confirmed to Fight Qamil Balla on Peter Maniatis Events card in Melbourne on June 13
PhilBoxing.com, Mon, 12 May 2025
Cabalquinto.
Former Philippines IBF Asia and WBC Asia champion Adones Cabalquinto has signed and is confirmed to fight former Australian and WBA Oceania champion Qamil Balla, according to Australia Hall of Fame p Read Full Story >>> SOUTO AND YAPP SET FOR TITLE SHOWDOWN | 2025 UK OPEN POOL CHAMPIONSHIP
PhilBoxing.com, Mon, 12 May 2025
Jonas Souto and Aloysius Yapp are set to clash in the final of the 2025 UK Open Pool Championship, with both players chasing their maiden Matchroom Major title in Telford.
Now in its fourth edition, the UK Open runs from May 6–11 with the first four days streamed live on WNT TV, before the fina Read Full Story >>> Referee and Ringside Doctor Save Emanuel Navarrete
By Ed de la Vega, DDS, PhilBoxing.com, Sun, 11 May 2025
What happened during the weigh-in for the WBO title fight between current champion Emanuel Navarrete and Filipino challenger Charly Suarez gave a hint on what will transpire during the fight.
Navarrete w Read Full Story >>> California poised to change Emanuel Navarrete-Charly Suarez to no-contest
By Lance Pugmire, BoxingScene.com, Sun, 11 May 2025
SAN DIEGO – The California State Athletic Commission is expected to convert Emanuel Navarrete’s controversial technical decision victory over Charly Suarez to a no-contest, BoxingScene learned Saturday night.
A cut at Navarrete’s left eyebrow in the sixth round had been ruled the result of Read Full Story >>> Charly Suarez has title dream squashed by incompetence
By Phil D. Jay, World Boxing News, Sun, 11 May 2025
Charly Suarez should wake up on Sunday as the new WBO super featherweight champion after facing Emanuel Navarrete.
The Filipino puncher landed a full-force blow on Navarette, opening up a cut that ultimately ended the fight. However, in another black eye to the sport, nobody officiating the event Read Full Story >>> Technically Speaking: Navarrete Edges Suarez to Retain Crown
PhilBoxing.com, Sun, 11 May 2025
Raymond Muratalla Captures Interim World Title in Co-Feature
SAN DIEGO (May 10, 2025) — “El Vaquero” returned to Pechanga Arena San Diego looking to deliver a win to his fans. He got the victory, just not the w Read Full Story >>> Navarrete Retains WBO Title via Controversial Technical Decision Over Suarez
By Dong Secuya, PhilBoxing.com, Sun, 11 May 2025
Emanuel "Vaquero" Navarrete (40-2-1, 32 KOs) retained his WBO super featherweight title in a chaotic and controversial bout against Filipino challenger Charly Suarez (18-1, 10 KOs) at Pechanga Arena in San Diego Satur Read Full Story >>> Emanuel Navarrete takes controversial technical decision win over Charly Suarez: highlights and results
By Wil Esco, Bad Left Hook, Sun, 11 May 2025
Emanuel Navarrete (40-2-1, 32 KOs) retained his WBO title tonight with a technical decision win over Charly Suarez (18-1, 10 KOs), with the fight officially being stopped a the 0:01 mark in Round 8 when the fight was halted due to a severe cut over Navarrete’s eye.
Almost all of the talk about Read Full Story >>> PHOTOS: Charly Suarez Ready to Face Emanuel Navarrete; Fight Analysis
By Dong Secuya, PhilBoxing.com, Sun, 11 May 2025
Underdog Filipino challenger Charly Suarez is hours away before his match against defending WBO super featherweight champion Emanuel Navarrete of Mexico at the Pechanga Arena in San Diego, California Saturday night (Sunda Read Full Story >>> Sampson Boxing returns to Panama with a mega world boxing night
By Gabriel F. Cordero, PhilBoxing.com, Sun, 11 May 2025
Sampson Lewkowicz.
Sampson Boxing will host a mega global boxing night with 10 fights next Saturday, May 17th, at the state-of-the-art Tierra de Campeones Atheyna Bylon gym on the Cinta Costera in Panama City. This Read Full Story >>> Anthony Cacace stops Leigh Wood in ninth round as sensational display extends winning run: 'My time is now'
By Matt Verri, Evening Standard, Sun, 11 May 2025
Anthony Cacace continued his superb run of form with a ninth-round stoppage of Leigh Wood in Nottingham.
The Northern Irishman, 36, is enjoying the best spell of his career, having beaten Joe Cordina and Josh Warrington in 2024, and he picked up another victory over a domestic rival here with a d Read Full Story >>> SarBay Fest 2025 kicks off May 23
By Lito delos Reyes, PhilBoxing.com, Sun, 11 May 2025
THE much-awaited Sarangani Bay Festival 2025 starts with a grand opening at the Reyes Beach in Gumasa, Glan.
The opening dubbed as “The Bayginning” is set at 7 p.m.
But there will already be early events:
Sarbay Color Run at 6 a.m.
Sarbay Zumba at 7 a.m.
Sarbay Heroes [whole day]
R Read Full Story >>> Suarez vows all-out war
By Joaquin Henson, PhilBoxing.com, Sun, 11 May 2025
Charly Suarez calls himself the King’s Warrior, a testament of his faith as a devout Christian. When he climbs the ring to battle WBO superfeatherweight champion Emanuel Navarrete at the Pechanga Arena, San Dieg Read Full Story >>> Manny Pacquiao punted out of retirement slumber at 46
By Phil D. Jay, World Boxing News, Sun, 11 May 2025
Manny Pacquiao will return to the ring at 46 despite heading to the exhibition circuit following a 2021 retirement.
After missing out on a fight with UK welterweight Conor Benn, whose team made an offer to Pacquiao, the Filipino great has fallen into a WBC title shot.
MP Promotions President S Read Full Story >>> Terence Crawford Teases 'Treat' For Mexican Fans Before Canelo Alvarez Fight
By Grant Young, Sports Illustrated, Sun, 11 May 2025
Moments after Canelo Alvarez's unanimous decision win over William Scull was announced on May 3, Terence Crawford stepped into the ring in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, and faced off with Canelo, thus cementing the worst-kept secret in boxing that Canelo and Crawford would be facing each other in September. Read Full Story >>> Suarez Looks to Exploit Navarrete's Weight Problem
By Ed de la Vega, DDS, PhilBoxing.com, Sat, 10 May 2025
Top Rank Promotions held the official weigh-in Friday afternoon for the fighters featured for tomorrow night’s fight card at the famed Pechanga Casino at Temecula, California in San Diego County, California.
Read Full Story >>> Weekend Preview & Picks for ESPN, DAZN, & ProBox Bouts
By Chris Carlson, PhilBoxing.com, Sat, 10 May 2025
Muratalla (L) and Abdullaev during Friday's weighin in San Diego, CA.
Let’s begin this preview and predictions article by taking a hop, skip, and a jump across the pond to Nottingham, England. Leigh Woo Read Full Story >>> Weights from Fort Washington, MD
PhilBoxing.com, Sat, 10 May 2025
Fort Washington, MD (May 9, 2025)--Weights for Jeter Promotions fight card at Rosecroft Raceway.
Tyler Langer 199.4. - Raphael Carolina 198.8 NBA title
Ezri Turner 171.4 - Monreco Goldston 167.8
NBA title
Read Full Story >>> Navarrete, Suarez Make Weight for WBO Title Clash; Muratalla and Abdullaev Ready for Interim IBF Battle
PhilBoxing.com, Sat, 10 May 2025
TOMORROW at 10 p.m. ET/7 p.m. PT LIVE on ESPN, ESPN Deportes & ESPN+
Pechanga Arena San Diego
San Diego, California - Fighters hit the scales today at the Pechanga Arena in San Diego, California, ahead of tom Read Full Story >>> HIGHLY-TOUTED BANTAMWEIGHT ADAM MACA SIGNS PROMOTIONAL DEAL WITH MATCHROOM BOXING
PhilBoxing.com, Sat, 10 May 2025
Explosive Brighton talent set for pro debut in New York on June 14
Explosive Bantamweight prospect Adam Maca has signed a long-term promotional deal with Eddie Hearn’s Matchroom Boxing and is set to make his eager Read Full Story >>> CAPITO CRASHES OUT IN TITLE DEFENCE AS YAPP ENDS UK OPEN REIGN | 2025 UK OPEN POOL CHAMPIONSHIP
PhilBoxing.com, Sat, 10 May 2025
Robbie Capito’s title defence came to a bitter end in the Last 64 of the 2025 UK Open Pool Championship, falling 10-7 to close friend and Singaporean standout Aloysius Yapp, who delivered a clinical performance to derail the Hong Kong star’s hopes of back-to-back UK Open glory.
Now in its fou Read Full Story >>> Ranking this weekend's fights: From Navarrete-Suarez to Lubin-Holmes
By Nick Parkinson, ESPN.com, Fri, 09 May 2025
After Devin Haney, Ryan Garcia, Canelo Alvarez and others failed to live up to lofty expectations last weekend, fight fans don't have to wait long for more quality on paper, with exciting matchups set to take place across various time zones in California, Florida, England, Africa and Japan.
ESPN Read Full Story >>> Manny Pacquaio aims to break his own record by six years
By Phil D. Jay, World Boxing News, Fri, 09 May 2025
Manny Pacquiao bids to break his oldest welterweight champion record by six years when the boxing legend returns this summer.
World Boxing News broke the story first through Pacquiao’s right-hand man Sean Gibbons on May 31, 2024. The eventuality, sidetracked by a bid to return to the Philippine Read Full Story >>> A TRIO OF MATCHUPS ADDED TO "CHAMPIONING MENTAL HEALTH: A NIGHT OF BOXING" PRESENTED BY 555 MEDIA AND BASH BOXING
PhilBoxing.com, Fri, 09 May 2025
CHARITY BOXING EVENT SET TO FEATURE A SLATE OF TALENTED SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA PROFESSIONALS
Televised Live on DAZN | Thursday, May 22, 2025 | Avalon Hollywood
LOS ANGELES (May 8, 2025) — Three additional matchups featuring up and comers from the Southern California area have been added to th Read Full Story >>> BEWARE OF SUAREZ: Arum: Underdog Filipino challenger has a ‘helluva shot’
By Nick Giongco, Daily Tribune, Fri, 09 May 2025
Don’t count Charly Suarez out against Emanuel Navarrete.
Hall of Fame promoter Bob Arum told a group of Filipino reporters via zoom on Thursday that Navarrete, who will risk the World Boxing Organization super-featherweight crown on Saturday (Sunday in Manila), is in for a rough ride.
“(Su Read Full Story >>> SHAW SURGES AS CAPITO STUMBLES IN TITLE DEFENCE | 2025 UK OPEN POOL CHAMPIONSHIP
PhilBoxing.com, Fri, 09 May 2025
Day Three of the 2025 UK Open Pool Championship saw fortunes shift at the Telford International Centre, as defending champion Robbie Capito faltered in his title defence while home favourite Jayson Shaw continued his domina Read Full Story >>> 2025 USA Boxing Youth Men’s and Women’s High Performance Teams announced
PhilBoxing.com, Fri, 09 May 2025
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (May 8, 2025) – Team USA’s 2025 Men’s Youth High Performance roster has been announced following the conclusion of the 2025 Youth Selection Camp. The Selection Camp was hosted at the United States Olympic & Paralympic Training Center in Colorado Springs, Colo., from Apr Read Full Story >>> Jessie Villasin chess tournament on Sunday
By Marlon Bernardino, PhilBoxing.com, Fri, 09 May 2025
The staging of the Jessie Villasin chess tournament dubbed as Tatang Pabibo chess festival gets underway on May 11, 2025, Sunday at the Robinsons Galleria Mall, Edsa corner Ortigas avenue, Quezon City.
The champion in the 1950 and below division will receive P5,000, the second placer will have P3 Read Full Story >>> ‘It Happened’ – Jim Lampley’s new book covers his wide world of sports
By Gayle Falkenthal, Times of San Diego, Fri, 09 May 2025
After working for 50 years as a Hall of Fame sportscaster and the voice of the world’s greatest events – including nearly every major sport and 14 Olympic Games – you would expect the new book by former Del Mar resident Jim Lampley to be chock-full of stories about the world-class athletes and Read Full Story >>> Press Conference Notes: San Diego Favorite Emanuel Navarrete Set to Reignite Mexico-Philippines Rivalry against Charly Suarez
PhilBoxing.com, Fri, 09 May 2025
Navarrete-Suarez and Raymond Muratalla-Zaur Abdullaev will be broadcast Saturday LIVE on ESPN, ESPN Deportes, and ESPN+ at 10 p.m. ET/7 p.m. PT
SAN DIEGO, Calif. (May 8, 2025) — Mexico’s fighting cowboy retu Read Full Story >>> SALITA PROMOTIONS PRESENTS: UNDISPUTED HEAVYWEIGHT WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP CLARESSA SHIELDS vs. LANI DANIELS SATURDAY, JULY 26 * LITTLE CAESARS ARENA
PhilBoxing.com, Fri, 09 May 2025
Undefeated Superstar Claressa Shields to Defend Her Titles Against Reigning Light Heavyweight World Champ Lani Daniels in Main Event at Detroit’s Premier Sports Arena; Live on DAZN
TICKETS GO ON SALE FRIDAY, MAY Read Full Story >>> Unbeaten Anthony Velazquez pitched shutout at home in Springfield
PhilBoxing.com, Fri, 09 May 2025
Hungry to take on elite junior middleweights & crack world ratings
SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (May 8, 2025) – It was only appropriate that former baseball prospect, unbeaten Springfield (MA) junior middleweight prospe Read Full Story >>> TYSON FURY VOTED THE MOST ENTERTAINING BOXER IN THE WORLD, ACCORDING TO BRITISH FANS
PhilBoxing.com, Fri, 09 May 2025
New survey reveals the fighters who bring the biggest show, before and after the first bell.
A new survey of 2,500 UK boxing fans has named Tyson Fury the most entertaining boxer of all time, thanks to his unforgettabl Read Full Story >>> Undefeated super middleweight contender Darius Fulghum preparing to ‘Make a big splash’ vs. Bek Melikuziev
PhilBoxing.com, Fri, 09 May 2025
May 30th in Las Vegas
LOS ANGELES (May 8, 2025) – Undefeated Darius “DFG” Fulgham (14-0, 12 KOs) is positioning himself for his first world title shot as he prepares to face Bektemir “Bully” Melikuziev (1 Read Full Story >>> OKC Routs Denver; 149-106, Ties Series; Semis Series in East Remain Topsy-turvy as Boston Goes Down 0-2 With 91-90 Loss to NY
By Teodoro Medina Reynoso, PhilBoxing.com, Thu, 08 May 2025
The Oklahoma City Thunder restored a semblance of order in the Western Conference Semifinal series, tying the score with the Denver Nuggets following a decisive 149-106 rout today.
Meanwhile, the Eastern Conf Read Full Story >>> U.S. officials tapped for Suarez title shot
By Nick Giongco, Daily Tribune, Thu, 08 May 2025
The roster of referee and three judges working Charly Suarez’s world title shot this Saturday (Sunday in Manila) in San Diego, California, has been released by Top Rank.
Hall of Fame promoter Bob Arum told DAILY TRIBUNE that the third man on the ring when Suarez challenges defending World Boxin Read Full Story >>> Manny Pacquiao eyes astonishing comeback: 'He still has two or three fights in him'
By Andy Lewis, The National, Thu, 08 May 2025
Manny Pacquiao is closing in on a return to boxing and hopes to fight two or three more times before hanging up his gloves once and for all.
The Filipino legend, who will be inducted into the hall of fame next month as boxing’s only eight-division champion, has an agreement to challenge Mario B Read Full Story >>> SHAW SENDS A MESSAGE IN HUNT FOR UK OPEN GLORY | 2025 UK OPEN POOL CHAMPIONSHIP
PhilBoxing.com, Thu, 08 May 2025
Home hero Jayson Shaw lit up Day Two of the 2025 UK Open Pool Championship, storming into Winners’ Qualification with a pair of dominant wins as he sets his sights on a maiden UK Open title in front of the passionate Telford crowd.
Returning to the Telford International Centre for its fourth ed Read Full Story >>> WBO presents the Amanda Serrano Championships
PhilBoxing.com, Thu, 08 May 2025
A historic All Female Amateur Boxing Card dedicated to highlighting local talent.
San Juan, Puerto Rico – The World Boxing Organization (WBO) and its president Gustavo Olivieri, announced the Amanda Serrano Ch Read Full Story >>> GM Antonio faces tough competition in ASEAN Seniors Chess Championships in Penang, Malaysia
By Marlon Bernardino, PhilBoxing.com, Thu, 08 May 2025
Manila---13-Time Philippine Open Champion Grandmaster Rogelio "Joey" Antonio Jr. is scheduled to compete in the ASEAN Seniors Chess Championships to be held from July 1 to 11, 2025, in Penang, Malaysia.
"I would like to thank Penang Chess Association President Atty. See Swee Sie, who is also the Read Full Story >>> Boxing: Entertainment Sport or Sport Entertainment?
By Teodoro Medina Reynoso, PhilBoxing.com, Wed, 07 May 2025
Call it "entertainment sport" or "sport entertainment," boxing has always been that way, and fans, especially Americans, have liked it that way for as long as I can remember.
Fighters produced by the USA or foreigners wh Read Full Story >>> JIM LAMPLEY'S BOOK TOUR IS IN SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA THIS WEEK!
PhilBoxing.com, Wed, 07 May 2025
Lampley Brings His Bestselling Memoir IT HAPPENED! A Uniquely Lucky Life in Sports Television to Warwick's in San Diego on Wednesday and Freddie Roach's Wild Card Boxing Club in Hollywood on Saturday
Read Full Story >>> Boxing Pound-for-Pound Rankings: Canelo Alvarez continues backward slide; Naoya Inoue maintains with wild win
By Brian Campbell, CBS Sports, Wed, 07 May 2025
At 34, Canelo Alvarez remains one of the pound-for-pound best fighters in boxing after reacquiring undisputed champion status last weekend at 168 pounds. But to say the Mexican superstar is trending in the right direction of late, as it pertains to the court of public opinion, would be an entirely d Read Full Story >>> CAPITO IGNITES TITLE DEFENCE IN STYLE | 2025 UK OPEN POOL CHAMPIONSHIP
PhilBoxing.com, Wed, 07 May 2025
Robbie Capito launched his UK Open title defence in emphatic fashion, powering through two opening day victories to continue his run in Winners' Qualification round at the 2025 UK Open Pool Championship.
Returning to t Read Full Story >>> Sol Levinson: The Man Whose Gloves Elevated Boxing
By Emmanuel Rivera, RRT, PhilBoxing.com, Tue, 06 May 2025
Behind every devastating punch is an organic hero— the gloves. Solomon “Sol” Levinson understood this better than anyone.
He set out to change the fight game by crafting the best fighter’s gloves possible.
In bo Read Full Story >>> Undefeated Cuban Heavyweight Prospect Dainier Pero Finishes Intense Las Vegas Training Camp Ahead of May 9 MVP Main Event on DAZN
PhilBoxing.com, Tue, 06 May 2025
LAS VEGAS, NV (May 6, 2025) — Boxlab Proomotions' rising heavyweight force and 25-year-old Cuban Olympian Dainier “The Fear” Pero (10-0, 8 KOs) has completed a focused and high-level training camp in Las V Read Full Story >>> The Past Week in Action 5 May 2025: Inoue-Cardenas Saves Historic Boxing Weekend; Canelo-Scull Sets New Record for Fewest Punches Thrown
By Eric Armit, PhilBoxing.com, Tue, 06 May 2025
Highlights (in date order):
MAY 1
-Kevin Lerena retains the WBC Bridgerweight title with a stoppage of Serhiy Radchenko
MAY 2
-Teo Lopez outpoints Arnold Barboza in WBO super lightweight title defence
-Devin H Read Full Story >>> Amir Khan hopes ‘sad’ Manny Pacquiao return isn’t for money
By Phil D. Jay, World Boxing News, Tue, 06 May 2025
Amir Khan gave his view to WBN on the imminent comeback of former target and training partner Manny Pacquiao.
The former two-weight world champion spoke to Worldboxingnews.com before he flew to Saudi Arabia for the Canelo vs. Scull event.
Khan answered questions on many topics, from the challe Read Full Story >>> |
