Pacquiao and Barrios Make Weight: Final Hurdle Cleared for Blockbuster Saturday Night
By Dong Secuya, PhilBoxing.com, Sat, 19 Jul 2025
The anticipation for Manny Pacquiao's grand return to the boxing ring reached a fever pitch today, Friday, July 18, (Saturday, July 19 in Manila) as he and WBC Welterweight Champion Mario Barrios both successfully mad Read Full Story >>>Usyk Registers Career-Heaviest Weight as Dubois Looks Ready for Undisputed Rematch at Wembley
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The stage is set for a colossal heavyweight showdown at Wembley Stadium tomorrow, as unified heavyweight champion Oleksandr Usyk of Ukraine and challenger Daniel Dubois of the U.K. both successfully made weight today, Read Full Story >>> Rodriguez vs. Cafu Unification Clash Set for Frisco, Texas; All Fighters Make Weight
By Dong Secuya, PhilBoxing.com, Sat, 19 Jul 2025
The highly anticipated Super-Flyweight unification showdown between San Antonio's own Jesse ‘Bam’ Rodriguez and South Africa's Phumelela Cafu is officially a go! Both champions, along with every fighter on the undercard Read Full Story >>> LOPEZ VS. VARGAS WEIGHTS FROM PECHANGA RESORT CASINO
PhilBoxing.com, Sat, 19 Jul 2025
July 18, 2025 – Temecula, CA Main Event: 10 Rounds
Louie Lopez 146.6 lbs. vs. Adrian Vargas 147 lbs.
Emeka Nwokolo 153.4 lbs. vs. Jireh De Los Santos 153.6 lbs.
Devin Parrish 148.6 lbs. vs. Oscar Trujillo E Read Full Story >>> “Bambol” Tolentino in Las Vegas: Supporting Filipino Athletes and Pacquiao
By Carlos Costa, PhilBoxing.com, Fri, 18 Jul 2025
L-R: Marcial, Tolentino and Costa.
LAS VEGAS, USA — Supporting Filipino athletes in their quest for glory is the life goal of Abraham "Bambol" Tolentino, President of the Philippine Olympic Committee.
C Read Full Story >>> Hot hands
By Nick Giongco, Daily Tribune, Fri, 18 Jul 2025
LAS VEGAS — Mario Barrios is getting impatient. Make that very impatient.
The reigning World Boxing Council (WBC) welterweight champion, who meets Manny Pacquiao this Saturday at the MGM Grand, told the media that he is “getting tired of answering questions.”
“I am ready for war,” th Read Full Story >>> ‘He cracks’… Mario Barrios warned by Manny Pacquiao’s sparring partner as Pac-Man could score his first KO in years
By Harvey Burton, Bloody Elbow, Fri, 18 Jul 2025
Manny Pacquiao will challenge for his 13th world title against Mario Barrios on Saturday night.
Manny Pacquiao hopes to roll back the years in his world title contest with Mario Barrios to get his first win in six years.
Pacquiao has fought once since his win over Keith Thurman, losing in 2021 Read Full Story >>> Unstoppable: Team Philippines Storms Into Davis Cup Finals After Qatar Sweep
By Marlon Bernardino, PhilBoxing.com, Fri, 18 Jul 2025
The Philippine tennis team delivered another dominant performance in the Davis Cup Group IV competition, sweeping Qatar 3-0 to secure a spot in the finals set for tomorrow morning.
AJ Lim set the pace for the Philippines with a composed and confident win in Singles 1, putting the team on the scor Read Full Story >>> Blu Girls Stumble Against Taipei, Look to Regroup vs. Hong Kong
By Marlon Bernardino, PhilBoxing.com, Fri, 18 Jul 2025
The RP Blu Girls sustained their second straight defeat at the 2025 WBSC Women’s Softball Asia Cup after falling to Chinese Taipei, 3–0, in a tightly contested matchup. Despite a solid start on defense, the Filipinas struggled to generate offense, recording only two hits over seven innings. Taip Read Full Story >>> Fighting for clean sweep
By Joaquin Henson, PhilBoxing.com, Fri, 18 Jul 2025
Magsayo (L) and Mata during the final presscon.
Three Filipino fighters take on separate opponents at the MGM Grand Garden Arena, Las Vegas, tomorrow night (Sunday morning, Manila) and Freddie Roach’s long-time Read Full Story >>> WBA No. 2 Heavyweight Contender Michael Hunter Is Ready to Take on World Champion Kubrat Pulev; All Systems Go for Purse Bid Winner Don King
PhilBoxing.com, Fri, 18 Jul 2025
MIAMI, FLA. (July 17, 2025)—WBA Heavyweight contender Michael “The Bounty” Hunter is ready to show the world that he means business in the heavyweight division. Hunter is looking forward to his bout with WBA Heavywei Read Full Story >>> Weights from Panama City; WBA Women's Interim Superfly Title at Stake
By Gabriel F. Cordero, PhilBoxing.com, Fri, 18 Jul 2025
On one of the most anticipated nights for global women's boxing, the prestigious century-old WBA has appointed the following Panamanian officials for its interim women's super flyweight world championship fight on Friday July 18:
Referee: Gustavo Padilla
Judges: Alexis Marín, Octavio Rodríguez Read Full Story >>> Undefeated prospect Pryce Taylor Working hard to join Brooklyn’s Elite list of top heavyweight boxers
PhilBoxing.com, Fri, 18 Jul 2025
Back in the ring July 26 in Detroit
NEW YORK CITY (July 17, 2025) – Undefeated heavyweight prospect Pryce Taylor (8-0, 6 KOs) is set to return to the ring on July 26th in Detroit. After coming off his June 6th knockou Read Full Story >>> Justin Goossen-Brown Set to Make DAZN Broadcasting Debut This Friday at Boxlab Promotions’ Night of Champions in Orlando
PhilBoxing.com, Fri, 18 Jul 2025
ORLANDO, FL (July 17, 2025) — A new voice is entering the world of boxing commentary as Justin Goossen-Brown makes his official debut as part of the DAZN broadcast team this Friday, July 18, during Boxlab Promotions’ Night of Champions, taking place at the prestigious Caribe Royale Hotel in Orla Read Full Story >>> Chris Algieri Pulls Back Curtain: Manny Pacquiao Returned For A Reason, He's Not Delusional
By Thomas Gerbasi, The Ring, Fri, 18 Jul 2025
Manny Pacquiao can be 80 years old, and if he steps into the ring he will still make his opponent feel a certain way. That's what happens when facing an icon of the sport, regardless of where that icon is in real-life or boxing years.
WBC welterweight champion Mario Barrios will be that opponent Read Full Story >>> Mauricio Sulaiman: ‘No regrets’ over Manny Pacquiao title shot
By Kieran Mulvaney, BoxingScene.com, Fri, 18 Jul 2025
LAS VEGAS – WBC president Mauricio Sulaiman says he has “no regrets” over allowing Manny Pacquiao to challenge for Mario Barrios’ welterweight title at the MGM Grand on Saturday, despite the 46-year-old being without a fight in four years, or a win in six.
“Immediately, the first though Read Full Story >>> Philippine Davis Cup Team Sweeps Kuwait to Stay Unbeaten in Group IV
By Marlon Bernardino, PhilBoxing.com, Fri, 18 Jul 2025
The Philippine Men’s Davis Cup Team delivered another dominant performance at the Davis Cup Group IV Asia/Oceania zone, blanking Kuwait 3-0 in their latest tie held in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
Jean Henri Lhuillier, president of Unified Tennis Philippines and who served before as Davis Cup team man Read Full Story >>> Pacquiao Promises Surprise Against Barrios
By Lito delos Reyes, PhilBoxing.com, Fri, 18 Jul 2025
Former world champion Manny “PacMan” Pacquiao is hinting at a surprise for current WBC welterweight champion Mario Barrios in their upcoming fight on July 19 [July 20, Manila time] at the MGM Grand Garden Arena i Read Full Story >>> PACQUIAO VS. BARRIOS UNDERCARD MEDIA WORKOUT QUOTES
PhilBoxing.com, Fri, 18 Jul 2025
LAS VEGAS – July 16, 2025 – Fighters competing on Saturday’s jam-packed PBC event showed off their skills at a media workout on Wednesday before they step into the ring on July 19 at the MGM Grand Garden Arena Read Full Story >>> Shawn Porter Reveals Surprising Insight After Watching Pacquiao Train: "Never Seen Him Like This"
By George Fields, RingSide24, Fri, 18 Jul 2025
Manny Pacquiao's getting ready to step back into the ring. The Filipino boxing legend will face WBC world welterweight champion Mario Barrios on July 19 at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas.
Pacquiao, now 46, hasn't fought since June 2021. In that bout, he lost to Yordenis Ugas, who held th Read Full Story >>> Manny Pacquiao has lost his magic, but not his will. At 46, is this fight worth it?
By Jerry Izenberg, nj.com, Fri, 18 Jul 2025
“Manny may be 46 on paper, but in the ring, he fights at least 10 years younger.”
… Saul Bustos, Manny Pacquiao’s main sparring partner at the Wild Card Gym.
“I never saw a fighter get old in the gym. It always happens in the arena just after the bell rings.”
… The late Ray Ar Read Full Story >>> Nutritionist And Former Foe Chris Algieri Dishes On 46-Year-Old Pacquiao’s Chances vs Barrios [Exclusive]
By Joseph Hammond, Sports Illustrated, Fri, 18 Jul 2025
Former Manny Pacquiao opponent Chris Algieri offered his take on Pacquiao's history-making effort to win a world championship in the welterweight division at the age of 46.
Algeiri says the first round will be a good time to assess what direction the fight is headed in.
"Power is the last thin Read Full Story >>> Floyd Mayweather poised with mega offer if Manny Pacquiao wins
By Phil D. Jay, World Boxing News, Fri, 18 Jul 2025
A Manny Pacquiao victory over WBC welterweight champion Mario Barrios could finally lure Floyd Mayweather out of retirement for a long-awaited rematch, WBN understands.
Almost a decade after their 2015 clash, which shattered all financial records in boxing history, Mayweather holds the key to a m Read Full Story >>> Rosaupan rules Pasay rapid chess championship
By Marlon Bernardino, PhilBoxing.com, Fri, 18 Jul 2025
Jan Lei Kian Rosaupan ruled via tie break the Pasay Chess Community 3rd Anniversary Open Rapid Chess Tournament (2000 and below) last Sunday, July 13, 2025 at the Plaza Mall Activity Center, LRT Libertad Station, Pasay City.
Rosaupan, tied for first-second-third places with Mark Bravo and Sherwin Read Full Story >>> Blu Girls Fall to China in Nail-Biter, Slip to 5–2 in Asia Cup
By Marlon Bernardino, PhilBoxing.com, Fri, 18 Jul 2025
The RP Blu Girls came heartbreakingly close to upsetting unbeaten China but ultimately fell short in a tight 2–1 contest at the 2025 WBSC Women’s Softball Asia Cup. Despite a strong showing and an early defensive stand that held China scoreless for six innings, the Philippines couldn't hold off Read Full Story >>> The 19th Thousand Island Cup Philippine Xiangqi Open tournament on August 3
By Marlon Bernardino, PhilBoxing.com, Fri, 18 Jul 2025
The 19th Thousand Island Cup Philippine Xiangqi Open tournament gets underway on August 3, 9 and 10, 2025 at the Eastern Athletic Association, Mezzanine, Cathay Mansions Building, Room M-103, 1407 Mayhaligue Street, Sta. Cruz, Manila.
Jointly organized by the Philippine Xiangqi Federation Preside Read Full Story >>> Pacquiao’s Legacy in Motion: PacMan contra El Azteca
By Emmanuel Rivera, RRT, PhilBoxing.com, Thu, 17 Jul 2025
Art of Jun Aquino (Courtesy of Manny Pacquiao Foundation)
July 16, 2025
Let’s not call it a comeback — the kind that heavily leans on memory. Manny Pacquiao isn’t stepping into the ring for nost Read Full Story >>> Boxing-Pacquiao ready to spring surprise as he targets Barrios' belt in comeback fight
By Reuters, MSN Sports, Thu, 17 Jul 2025
(Reuters) -Former world champion Manny Pacquiao is embracing his underdog status as he gets ready to turn back the clock when he steps out of retirement to face WBC welterweight champion Mario Barrios in their Saturday showdown at the MGM Grand.
The 46-year-old Filipino feels rejuvenated after fo Read Full Story >>> Manny Pacquiao pushing for Floyd Mayweather rematch after Mario Barrios: 'He's been ducking, avoiding me'
By Darshan Desai, Yahoo! Sports, Thu, 17 Jul 2025
When Manny Pacquiao and Floyd Mayweather Jr. entered the ring at the MGM Grand Garden Arena on May 2, 2015, they did so taking part in the richest fight in boxing history.
Five years of marination had led to a commercial bonanza, as 4.6 million Americans purchased the fight on pay-per-view, and t Read Full Story >>> Blu Girls Crush Singapore 13-0, Set Sights on China in Asia Cup Showdown
By Marlon Bernardino, PhilBoxing.com, Thu, 17 Jul 2025
The RP Blu Girls delivered yet another commanding performance in the WBSC Women’s Softball Asia Cup 2025, overwhelming Singapore with a lopsided 13-0 victory. The Philippine squad erupted with eight runs in the first inning and never looked back, ending the game in just four innings. This dominant Read Full Story >>> Laylo, Dableo to play in Baguio Open
By Marlon Bernardino, PhilBoxing.com, Thu, 17 Jul 2025
TWO of the country's top chess players — Grandmaster Darwin Laylo and Candidate Grandmaster Ronald Dableo — have confirmed their participation in the 9th GoPalarong Ahedres Open Chess Championship to be held on August 2-3, 2025 at the Crown Legacy Hotel, Kisad Corner Montinola in Baguio City.
Read Full Story >>> Pacquiao Shines in Final Press Conference: Can The Pacman Defeat Father Time and Barrios? (Analysis & Prediction)
By Carlos Costa, PhilBoxing.com, Thu, 17 Jul 2025
LAS VEGAS, USA — Manny Pacquiao and Mario Barrios held their final press conference today here at the MGM Grand Las Vegas. Both men conducted themselves perfectly, appearing serious yet confident, and exchanging fr Read Full Story >>> More lucrative fights await Manny Pacquiao
By Leo Reyes, PhilBoxing.com, Thu, 17 Jul 2025
An impressive and convincing win against WBC Welterweight Champion Mario Barrios could trigger at least two more lucrative fights for the only six-division world champion, Manny Pacquiao.
Pacquiao is coming off a Read Full Story >>> Mario Barrios understands criticism of Manny Pacquiao fight, 'very surprised' it's happening
By Darshan Desai, Yahoo! Sports, Thu, 17 Jul 2025
Legendary eight-division champion Manny Pacquiao will make an unexpected comeback Saturday night in Las Vegas to challenge Mario Barrios for his WBC welterweight title.
Pacquiao, who hasn't fought since his 2021 defeat to Yordenis Ugas, won his first world title in 1998. The Hall of Famer was con Read Full Story >>> Manny Pacquiao still mostly wants to make people happy
By Kieran Mulvaney, BoxingScene.com, Thu, 17 Jul 2025
LAS VEGAS - Manny Pacquiao says he doesn’t want fans to worry about him as the 46-year-old prepares to challenge WBC welterweight titlist Mario Barrios at the MGM Grand Garden Arena on Saturday. In fact, he insists that, despite his advancing years, the eight-division titlist’s team has had to h Read Full Story >>> Manny Pacquiao has one goal in mind ahead of Saturday's return
By Steven Muehlhausen, DAZN News, Thu, 17 Jul 2025
Boxing's only eight-division world champion, Manny Pacquiao, returns after nearly a four-year hiatus from the ring on Saturday as he challenges Mario Barrios for the WBC Welterweight championship from the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, Nev.
There are a lot of unknowns heading into this week Read Full Story >>> ‘I’m still active, it’s up to him’: Manny Pacquaio still willing to rematch Floyd Mayweather
By Wil Esco, Bad Left Hook, Thu, 17 Jul 2025
Manny Pacquiao sat down with Andre Ward to discuss his story and career, which eventually led up to a monumental showdown against Floyd Mayweather. Pacquiao would come up short in that fight, but with Pacquiao soon returning to the ring in a title shot against Mario Barrios, he reflects on that huge Read Full Story >>> Rumors about Pacquiao-Mayweather rematch
By Gabriel F. Cordero, PhilBoxing.com, Thu, 17 Jul 2025
Ten years after Mayweather-Pacquiao in May 2015, rumors of a possible rematch have begun to surface after it was learned that Mayweather will be present at Pacquiao's comeback fight against Mexican WBC welterweight c Read Full Story >>> Tapales, Laurente to help Inoue against MJ
By Lito delos Reyes, PhilBoxing.com, Thu, 17 Jul 2025
FROM former adversaries to new allies.
This is what Marlon “Nightmare” Tapales become as one of the sparring partners of undisputed world super bantamweight champion Naoya "Monster" Inoue of Japan as he defends his Read Full Story >>> AL BERNSTEIN, CHRISTY MARTIN AND ERIC BOTTJER TO SERVE AS ALL-STAR COMMENTARY TEAM FOR THIS FRIDAY’S ‘LOPEZ VS. VARGAS’ EVENT
PhilBoxing.com, Thu, 17 Jul 2025
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Tickets, starting at $56, are available from Ticketmaster or at the Pechanga Resort Casino Box Office (888) 810-8871.
To order the pay-per-v Read Full Story >>> SALITA PROMOTIONS CONGRATULATES SUBRIEL MATIAS ON BECOMING THE WBC SUPER LIGHTWEIGHT WORLD CHAMPION
PhilBoxing.com, Thu, 17 Jul 2025
DETROIT (JULY 16, 2025) – Salita Promotions congratulates the newly minted WBC Super Lightweight World Champion Subriel Matias (23-2, 22 KOs) on his recent victory over former world champion Alberto Puello. In a ba Read Full Story >>> Gaisano Grand Cup Season 20 opens August 3
By Lito delos Reyes, PhilBoxing.com, Thu, 17 Jul 2025
THE long-running Gaisano Grand Cup Season 20 basketball tournament will start on August 3 at the Gaisano CitiMall in Ilustre Street, Davao City.
“It will have a total of 185 teams from elementary, high school and collegiate levels,” said tournament director Rael Diaz.
The categories are 12 Read Full Story >>> 3 Division World Champion & Hall of Famer Shane Mosley Confirmed for Eighth Annual Box Fan Expo, During Mexican Independence Day Weekend, Saturday September 13, in Las Vegas
PhilBoxing.com, Thu, 17 Jul 2025
Box Fan Expo – the Largest Boxing Fan Event held in the U.S – the Ultimate Boxing Fan Experience
Tickets On-Sale Now at EventBrite
Las Vegas (July 16, 2025) – Three-division world champion and Hall of Famer Shane Mosley has confirmed that he will appear at the Eighth Annual Box Fan Expo Read Full Story >>> HALL OF FAMER MANNY PACQUIAO SET TO CHASE HISTORY YET AGAIN THIS SATURDAY NIGHT IN WORLD TITLE FIGHT AGAINST MARIO BARRIOS
PhilBoxing.com, Wed, 16 Jul 2025
PACQUIAO-BARRIOS HEADLINES A STACKED PBC PAY-PER-VIEW EVENT ON PRIME VIDEO
Boxing Luminaries Share Favorite “Manny Moments” & Preview
Pacquiao vs. Barrios Showdown Ahead of Star-Studded Night at
the MGM G Read Full Story >>> Round 12 with Mauricio Sulaimàn: New York, a Special Place for Boxing
By Mauricio Sulaimán, PhilBoxing.com, Wed, 16 Jul 2025
Stevenson (L) vs Zepeda in New York last weekend.
Finally, I made the decision to make one last stop before returning to my beloved Mexico after a long trip which included London, Riyadh, Turkey, Italy and Croat Read Full Story >>> Jake Paul-Anthony Joshua talking for a possible fight?
By Gabriel F. Cordero, PhilBoxing.com, Wed, 16 Jul 2025
Recently, news of a possible megafight between former British world champion Anthony Joshua and American superstar Jake Paul has emerged, according to comments from Eddie Hearn.
Paul has previously spoken openly about wan Read Full Story >>> Fortune begs Pacman to stop
By Nick Giongco, Daily Tribune, Wed, 16 Jul 2025
LOS ANGELES — “One more (round),” Manny Pacquiao shouted Monday after another session with the mitts ended at the Wild Card Boxing Club in Hollywood.
“No more,” barked Justin Fortune, the Australian strength and conditioning coach who had to strip chief trainer Buboy Fernandez of the pa Read Full Story >>> Philippines Rolls Past Pacific Oceania in Davis Cup Group IV Opener as Cebuana Lhuillier Ambassadors Set the Pace
PhilBoxing.com, Wed, 16 Jul 2025
The Philippine Men’s Davis Cup Team opened its Asia/Oceania Group IV campaign on a high note in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, scoring a 3-0 sweep over Pacific Oceania to boost its bid for promotion to Group III. The team—led by Cebuana Lhuillier tennis ambassadors Alberto "AJ" Lim Jr., Francis Casey A Read Full Story >>> QUOTES FROM TONY HARRISON’S OPEN MEDIA WORKOUT TODAY IN DETROIT
PhilBoxing.com, Wed, 16 Jul 2025
DETROIT (JULY 15, 2025) – Embodying the Detroit fighting spirit, Harrison boasts a highly decorated career that spans over fourteen years. On a mission to reclaim a world title, Harrison is set to step back into the rin Read Full Story >>> 3-Time World Champion Miyo Yoshida is tired of playing Boxing’s dreaded waiting game
PhilBoxing.com, Wed, 16 Jul 2025
NEW YORK CITY (July 15, 2025) – Three-time, two-division World Champion Miyo Yoshida (18-5) is tired of waiting for her mandated International Boxing Federation (IBF) Bantamweight world title shot as its No. 1-rated mand Read Full Story >>> AGAINST ALL ODDS
By Nick Giongco, Daily Tribune, Wed, 16 Jul 2025
LAS VEGAS — Manny Pacquiao blew into fight town Monday greeted by the tall odds.
At 46 and four years removed from his last fight, Pacquiao understood why it was so.
“We’ve been retired for four years, so that’s okay,” said Pacquiao, who challenges the youthful and energetic champion Read Full Story >>> The one and only
By Nick Giongco, Daily Tribune, Wed, 16 Jul 2025
LOS ANGELES — Sean Gibbons thought he had seen it all.
He’s been to all the continents except Antarctica while portraying the role of a fighter, trainer, matchmaker, manager and promoter for almost four decades.
But it was only when he met and got involved with Manny Pacquiao that the Las Read Full Story >>> RP Blu Girls Dominate India to Strengthen Asia Cup Campaign
By Marlon Bernardino, PhilBoxing.com, Wed, 16 Jul 2025
The RP Blu Girls kicked off their 2025 WBSC Women’s Softball Asia Cup campaign with a dominant 15‑0 victory over India, showcasing both strong offense and steady defense. The team wasted no time piling on runs early, taking control of the game and maintaining pressure throughout, while limiting Read Full Story >>> Pacquiao-Barrios Betting Odds in Las Vegas: Where Are Bettors Placing Their Money?
By Carlos Costa, PhilBoxing.com, Wed, 16 Jul 2025
LAS VEGAS, USA — As of today, the bookmaker at the MGM Grand Las Vegas, BetMGM, has the odds set at Pacquiao +225, Barrios -300.
What do these odds mean?
Let's break down these MGM betting odds for the Pacquiao Read Full Story >>> Because Comebacks Matter: Pacquiao Fights for Us All
By Emmanuel Rivera, RRT, PhilBoxing.com, Wed, 16 Jul 2025
Art of Jun Aquino.
When Manny Pacquiao enters the ring on July 19, 2025, at 46 years old, it won’t only be Mario Barrios standing across from him. Something greater waits there too. It’s the weight of memory, t Read Full Story >>> FILIPINO OLYMPIAN EUMIR MARCIAL, HARD-HITTING CONTENDER OMAR SALCIDO & MORE ROUND OUT LOADED EVENT THIS SATURDAY, JULY 19 AT THE MGM GRAND GARDEN ARENA IN LAS VEGAS
PhilBoxing.com, Wed, 16 Jul 2025
Eumir Marcial.
LAS VEGAS – July 14, 2025 – A Filipino Olympic bronze medalist and an exciting Mexican contender, plus a host of undefeated prospects, will round out the non-televised undercard leading up to the star Read Full Story >>> Dumam-ag fights in Japan on July 20
By Lito delos Reyes, PhilBoxing.com, Wed, 16 Jul 2025
LORENZ “Shotgun” Dumam-ag, who recently lost an OPBF title-fight, will see action in Japan on July 20 against Japanese Yamato Moriguchi at the Big Wave in Wakayama.
The 26-year-old Dumam-ag [10-1-1, 7 Read Full Story >>> UNDEFEATED KO ARTISTS COLLIDE! ARMANDO MARTINEZ RABI SET TO FACE ALBEIRO PAREDES
PhilBoxing.com, Wed, 16 Jul 2025
AT SEMINOLE HARD ROCK HOTEL & CASINO HOLLYWOOD IN HIGH-POWERED MAIN EVENT OF FISTS OF FURY 7 ON FRIDAY, JULY 25
Presented by Kris Lawrence and The Heavyweight Factory, FOF7 Will Also Feature Undefeated Cuban Ronny Read Full Story >>> In return to ring, Manny Pacquiao threatens his legacy. It’s a right he’s earned.
By Mac Engel, Star Telegram, Wed, 16 Jul 2025
Rocky Balboa is a fake and still one of the most important figures in the history of his sport, of cinema, and Americana. To fight his final fight, in the 2006 film “Rocky Balboa,” Rocky had to lobby for a license to a boxing commission that didn’t want him to return to the ring because of his Read Full Story >>> Arca to compete in 9th Eastern Asia Youth Chess Championships 2025 in Zhuhai, China
By Marlon Bernardino, PhilBoxing.com, Wed, 16 Jul 2025
International Master (IM) elect Christian Gian Karlo Tade -Arca is set to compete in the 9th Eastern Asia Youth Chess Championships 2025, scheduled from July 20 to 30, in Zhuhai, China.
"I would like to thank the National Chess Federation of the Philippines (NCFP) headed by its Chairman/President Read Full Story >>> Sampson Boxing Announces Signing of Super Lightweight Prospect Jorge De Jesus to Promotional Contract
PhilBoxing.com, Wed, 16 Jul 2025
Sampson Boxing proudly announces the signing of super lightweight prospect Jorge De Jesus to a promotional contract.
Born and raised in Lawrenceville, Georgia, as a proud Puerto Rican American, 23-year-old De Jesus had Read Full Story >>> THE PAST WEEK IN ACTION 14 JULY 2025: Katie Taylor Makes 3-0 Over Amanda Serrano; Baumgardner Defeats Miranda; Stevenson Outclasses Zepeda; Sheeraz Stops Berlanga
By Eric Armit, PhilBoxing.com, Tue, 15 Jul 2025
HIGHLIGHTS (in date order)
-Katie Taylor wins a majority decision over Amanda Serrano to retain her IBF/ WBA/ WBC/ WBO super lightweight titles and goes to 3-0 in their series
-Alycia Baumgardner outpoints Jennifer Read Full Story >>> Champion Forever: A Century On, ‘The City By The Bay’ Honors Francisco Guilledo
By Emmanuel Rivera, RRT, PhilBoxing.com, Tue, 15 Jul 2025
July 14, 2025, San Francisco, California --- Every ship that crossed the Pacific from the Philippines to San Francisco— long before and long after the iconic bridge— entered the city the same way…through t Read Full Story >>> Philippines Shuts Out South Korea, 7-0, in WBSC Women’s Softball Asia Cup
By Marlon Bernardino, PhilBoxing.com, Tue, 15 Jul 2025
The Philippine Blu Girls delivered an emphatic performance at the WBSC Women’s Softball Asia Cup 2025, blanking South Korea, 7-0, in Xi’an, China, on Tuesday. The squad came out firing early, plating three runs in the first inning before sealing the victory with a four-run explosion in the fifth Read Full Story >>> Manny ready for Barrios
By Joaquin Henson, PhilBoxing.com, Tue, 15 Jul 2025
Manny Pacquiao isn’t leaving anything to chance and with nearly two months of training, said he’s ready for whatever WBC welterweight champion Mario Barrios brings into the ring when they clash in a scheduled 12-ro Read Full Story >>> Don King Productions Rejects Jake Paul's Demand for Mikaelian Step-Aside, Citing WBC Ranking Rules
By Dong Secuya, PhilBoxing.com, Tue, 15 Jul 2025
Don King Productions, the legendary promotional outfit headed by Hall of Fame promoter Don King, has emphatically rejected Jake Paul’s recent request for former WBC Cruiserweight World Champion Noel Mikaelian to step a Read Full Story >>> Argentinian former world champion "Locomotora" Oliveras Suffers Stroke
By Gabriel F. Cordero, PhilBoxing.com, Tue, 15 Jul 2025
The boxing community is sending an outpouring of support and concern for former Argentine multiple world champion Alejandra "Locomotora" Oliveras, who was rushed to the Jose Maria Cullen Hospital in Santa Fe on Monday after suffering an ischemic stroke. The 47-year-old beloved figure, known for her Read Full Story >>> GM Antonio to compete in Taiwan chessfest
By Marlon Bernardino, PhilBoxing.com, Tue, 15 Jul 2025
Ozamis City— Thirteen-time Philippine Open champion Grandmaster Rogelio "Joey" Antonio Jr. is set to compete in the 2025 Chinese Taipei Chess Association (CTCA) international Chess Championships, scheduled from July 17 to 21, 2025, in Taipei, Taiwan.
"I hope to do well in this event (Taiwan) an Read Full Story >>> PACQUIAO-BARRIOS FIGHT WEEK IS HERE
PhilBoxing.com, Tue, 15 Jul 2025
Las Vegas, NV – The final countdown has officially begun for Manny "PacMan" Pacquiao's highly anticipated return to the boxing ring. The eight-division world champion has broken camp in Los Angeles and, within the las Read Full Story >>> Unbeaten Prospect Alex Bray to Face Lesther Espino July 18, Live on DAZN
PhilBoxing.com, Tue, 15 Jul 2025
ORLANDO, FL (July 14, 2025) – Unbeaten 19-year-old super welterweight prospect Alex Bray (9-0, 6 KOs), from Melbourne, Florida, will put his undefeated record on the line against, Lesther Espino (13-2-1, 5 KOs), from Mana Read Full Story >>> Philippine Blu Girls Crush Thailand in Explosive Start to Women’s Softball Asia Cup 2025
By Marlon Bernardino, PhilBoxing.com, Tue, 15 Jul 2025
The Philippine Blu Girls launched their Women’s Softball Asia Cup 2025 campaign on a high note, overpowering Southeast Asian rivals Thailand with a commanding 15-1 triumph in Xian, China.
After initially falling behind 1-0 in the first inning, the Blu Girls roared back in spectacular fashion, unl Read Full Story >>> Manny motors to Vegas
By Joaquin Henson, PhilBoxing.com, Mon, 14 Jul 2025
Manny Pacquiao leaves for Las Vegas at 3 pm today (California time), taking a long drive from Los Angeles to keep his appointment with WBC welterweight champion Mario Barrios at the MGM Grand Garden Arena on Read Full Story >>> Bakbakan sa Elorde on July 19
By Lito delos Reyes, PhilBoxing.com, Mon, 14 Jul 2025
VETERAN international promoter Gabriel “Bebot” Elorde Jr. is once again presenting an action packed one-night show.
It will be held on Saturday, July 19 at 5 p.m. at The Flash Grand Ballroom of the Elorde Sports Complex in Paranaque City.
It is promoted under the Elorde International Produ Read Full Story >>> How did Manny Pacquiao get a title fight after coming out of retirement?
By Danny Webster, Las Vegas Review Journal, Mon, 14 Jul 2025
Manny Pacquiao returns to the boxing ring Saturday for the first time in almost four years.
The 46-year-old Hall of Famer is coming out of retirement to face Mario Barrios for the WBC welterweight championship at the MGM Grand Garden.
The timing of the fight seemed sudden. Pacquiao last fought Read Full Story >>> Bob Arum Promoted Manny Pacquiao For Years And Now Gives Final Mario Barrios Fight Verdict
By Kailem Lowe, SecondsOut.com, Mon, 14 Jul 2025
Manny Pacquiao is one week away from making his return to the sport of boxing.
The 46-year-old Filipino icon will lock horns with reigning WBC world welterweight champion Mario Barrios on Saturday July 19 at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada.
Pacquiao will put an end to four year Read Full Story >>> |
