GERVONTA DAVIS VS. MARIO BARRIOS FINAL PRESS CONFERENCE QUOTES
PhilBoxing.com, Fri, 25 Jun 2021
“If he believes that I’ve never seen anyone like him, then so be it. But they always learn on fight night,” - Davis
“They have big plans for him. I fully intend on f***ing up those plans come Saturday,” - B Read Full Story >>>#MTKFIGHTNIGHT HARRIS VS. SANDOVAL - WEIGHTS & RUNNING ORDER
PhilBoxing.com, Fri, 25 Jun 2021
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Fight #1
Welterweight, Four Rounds
INDER BASSI (150lbs 12oz) vs. CHRIS ADAWAY (148lbs)
Fight #2
Featherweight, Six Rounds
TYRONE MCCULLAGH (124lbs) vs. BRETT FIDOE (1 Read Full Story >>> Tix go on sale for Pacquiao vs Spence, Friday, July 25
PhilBoxing.com, Fri, 25 Jun 2021
MANNY PACQUIAO AND ERROL SPENCE JR. SET TO BATTLE IN HIGHLY-ANTICIPATED BLOCKBUSTER SHOWDOWN AT T-MOBILE ARENA IN LAS VEGAS SATURDAY, AUGUST 21
WBC & IBF Welterweight World Champion Errol Spence Jr. Takes on Eight-Divisi Read Full Story >>> He's Back: Vasiliy Lomachenko Returns Saturday Night Against Masayoshi Nakatani in Lightweight Main Event
PhilBoxing.com, Fri, 25 Jun 2021
LAS VEGAS (June 24, 2021) — Former pound-for-pound king Vasiliy Lomachenko is ready for the next chapter. Eight months after losing an undisputed lightweight title match to Teofimo Lopez, "Loma" returns Saturday n Read Full Story >>> MARTINEZ: I HAVE TO MAKE UP FOR LOST TIME
PhilBoxing.com, Fri, 25 Jun 2021
WBC Flyweight king back in action on Saturday
Julio Cesar Martinez says he’s eager to make up for lost time as he prepares to defend his WBC World Flyweight title against Joel Cordova in the headline fight of the openin Read Full Story >>> The Legend Lives On: Nico Ali Walsh Signs Professional Contract with Top Rank
PhilBoxing.com, Fri, 25 Jun 2021
The grandson of “The Greatest” will turn pro August 14 LIVE on ESPN
LAS VEGAS (June 24, 2021) — The Ali legend lives on.
Nico Ali Walsh, the 20-year-old grandson of the “The Greatest,” Muhammad Ali, ha Read Full Story >>> Promoter: Question Isn't Will Pacquiao-Spence Sell Out, But How Quickly
By Jake Donovan, BoxingScene.com, Fri, 25 Jun 2021
Manny Pacquiao enters as the betting underdog for his next fight, though the smart money is on his return to Las Vegas producing a box-office hit.
The record-setting eight-division champion is set for his first fight in more than two years as he faces unified WBC/IBF welterweight titlist Errol Sp Read Full Story >>> Manny Pacquiao world title missing as Errol Spence tickets go on sale
By Phil D. Jay, World Boxing News, Fri, 25 Jun 2021
An official announcement for Manny Pacquiao vs. Errol Spence Jr. was missing a vital part of the puzzle when revealed to World Boxing News on Thursday.
The consensus was that Pacquiao would be reinstated as WBA ‘Super” welterweight champion ahead of the summer Pay Per View showdown.
As Pre Read Full Story >>> Pacquiao’s legacy bigger than Floyd—Gibbons
By Josef T. Ramos, Business Mirror, Fri, 25 Jun 2021
EIGHTH-DIVISION world champion Manny Pacquiao will be fighting undefeated unified welterweight king Errol Spence Jr. on August 21 aiming to cement a legacy bigger than his retired arch nemesis Floyd Mayweather Jr.
“Senator Manny is motivated more than ever, it’s the biggest fight of his life, Read Full Story >>> Fury vs Wilder 3: Fight purse unveiled
By Nathan Linley, MSN Sports, Fri, 25 Jun 2021
Tyson Fury and Deontay Wilder will be receiving eight-figure sums for their third heavyweight title fight.
The two titans of boxing will go head to head once more for the WBC and The Ring Magazine championship belts, which the Morecambe-based fighter currently possesses.
Fury and Wilder will Read Full Story >>> Anthony Joshua backs rival Tyson Fury to beat Deontay Wilder in their trilogy fight next month
By Max Winters, Mail Online (UK), Fri, 25 Jun 2021
Anthony Joshua has backed bitter heavyweight rival Tyson Fury to beat Deontay Wilder in their highly-anticipated trilogy fight next month.
Wilder and the Gypsy King are going to meet for a third time after a judged ruled on the legitimacy at the American's right to a rematch following his brutal Read Full Story >>> Donaire-Casimero: All-Pinoy title fight
By Ed C. Tolentino, The Manila Times, Fri, 25 Jun 2021
Not a few thought a bantamweight unification clash between Filipinos Nonito Donaire Jr. and John Riel Casimero was bound to happen sooner or later.
As it turned out, it is taking place much sooner - August 14 to be precise.
The all-Filipino unification clash popped up in conversations after Do Read Full Story >>> Why Inoue prefers to fight Donaire instead of Casimero
By Dennis Gasgonia, ABS-CBN News, Fri, 25 Jun 2021
Unified WBA and IBF bantamweight champion Naoya Inoue will be waiting for the outcome of the title clash between WBO champion John riel Casimero and WBC king Nonito Donaire.
But during the post-fight interview following his victory over Michael Dasmariñas, Inoue made no secret of his preference Read Full Story >>> PACHECO: I’ll PROVE I’M HEARN’S HOTTEST PROSPECT
PhilBoxing.com, Thu, 24 Jun 2021
Mexican-American vows to dazzle in Guadalajara
Diego Pacheco believes he’s the hottest young fighter in Eddie Hearn’s Matchroom stable, and he plans to prove it in style as he takes his spot on the opening event of Ma Read Full Story >>> Tyrone McCullagh buzzing ahead of long-awaited return
PhilBoxing.com, Thu, 24 Jun 2021
Tyrone McCullagh is all set for his first fight for over 16 months on tomorrow's huge #MTKFightNight - and he hopes that can lead to a busy summer of activity.
The stellar card takes place at the University of Bolton Stadiu Read Full Story >>> 'ZURDO' RAMIREZ, 'JOJO' DIAZ & SENIESA ESTRADA MEDIA WORKOUT QUOTES
PhilBoxing.com, Thu, 24 Jun 2021
LOS ANGELES, CA (June 23, 2021) - Gilberto “Zurdo” Ramirez (41-0, 27 KOs), Joseph “Jo Jo” Diaz Jr. (31-1-1, 15 KOs) and Seniesa “Super Bad” Estrada (20-0, 8 KOs) hosted a media workout today at Brick Read Full Story >>> Jordan Reynolds: My amateur pedigree gets me the win against Jan Ardon
PhilBoxing.com, Thu, 24 Jun 2021
Jordan Reynolds is ready to jump in at the deep end with another tough test early in his career - and he feels his amateur pedigree will make all the difference when he faces Jan Ardon on tomorrow's stacked #MTKFightNight.
T Read Full Story >>> Keith Thurman Compares The Punching Power Of Danny Garcia To Manny Pacquiao: “Nobody Hit Like Danny”
By Hans Themistode, Boxing Insider, Thu, 24 Jun 2021
Keith Thurman believes his time on the shelf is slowly but surely coming to an end. The former unified welterweight titlist is back in the gym and working hard to return to form. Recently, rumors surfaced of a possible rematch between Thurman and long-time rival, Shawn Porter. In 2016, Thurman edged Read Full Story >>> Manny Pacquiao-Errol Spence Lands At T-Mobile Arena
By T J Rives, Big Fight Weekend, Thu, 24 Jun 2021
One of the highly anticipated fights of 2021 has an official home in Las Vegas. This, as the Manny Pacquiao-Errol Spence World Welterweight Title showdown will happen at the T-Mobile Arena on the Vegas strip.
The Arena’s official social media account put out the official confirmation late morni Read Full Story >>> Teofimo Lopez vs George Kambosos off for Aug. 14, could move to Sept. 11 De La Hoya-Belfort card
By Scott Christ, Bad Left Hook, Thu, 24 Jun 2021
UPDATE (June 24, 2:45 am ET): Ryan O’Hara is reporting at The Ring that Lopez-Kambosos indeed will not happen on Aug. 14, so the plan does appear now, as Lance Pugmire reported, the fight will move to the Sept. 11 Triller Fight Club card.
Aug. 14 is shaping up to be an extremely busy day and ni Read Full Story >>> GM Joey Antonio strikes again in online chess tourney
By Marlon Bernardino, PhilBoxing.com, Thu, 24 Jun 2021
MANILA, Philippines---Grandmaster (GM) Rogelio "Joey" Antonio Jr., a consistent winner of online tournaments, stamped his class again by topping the Run Sara Bullet Chess Championships Wednesday, June 23, 2021 at lichess.org.
Antonio, a 13-time national champion and 10-time Chess Olympian meritin Read Full Story >>> Two Things The WBA Can Do To Make Amends for Goof Offs
By Teodoro Medina Reynoso, PhilBoxing.com, Thu, 24 Jun 2021
The World Boxing Association (WBA) recently added to its notoriety when it sanctioned yet another interim world title fight at heavyweight involving Michael Hunter, Jr., himself at best a low tier contender and a certain Mike Wi Read Full Story >>> GERVONTA DAVIS VS. MARIO BARRIOS MEDIA WORKOUT QUOTES
PhilBoxing.com, Thu, 24 Jun 2021
Plus, Erickson Lubin and Undercard Fighters Featured On Blockbuster SHOWTIME PPV® Event This Saturday, June 26, from State Farm Arena in Atlanta
ATLANTA (June 23, 2021) – Four-time world champion Gervonta “Tank Read Full Story >>> Salita Promotions To Livestream Free 14-fight Russian Boxing Event on Sunday, June 27, At 9:00 Am Et/6:00 Am Pt, on Salita Promotions Youtube Channel
PhilBoxing.com, Thu, 24 Jun 2021
WBO #3 and IBF #7 Bantamweight Nikolai Potapov Continues Campaign to Meet and Defeat ‘The Monster’ by Taking on Tanzania’s Oscar Richard
Fans of international boxing can wake up to boxing for brunch this Sunday, June 27, at 9:00 am ET (6:00 am PT), as Salita Promotions proudly presents anot Read Full Story >>> Nesthy on a mission
By Joaquin Henson, PhilBoxing.com, Thu, 24 Jun 2021
Olympic women’s boxing qualifier Nesthy Petecio is used to bouncing back from disappointment. Her career has been marked by ups and downs but to Petecio’s credit, she's not the type to sulk or wallow in self-pity when faced with a Read Full Story >>> SPORTS SHORTS 155: ROCKY MARCIANO VS. FLOYD MAYWEATHER JR., WHO IS THE BETTER UNDEFEATED FIGHTER?
By Maloney L. Samaco, PhilBoxing.com, Thu, 24 Jun 2021
The debate on who is the better fighter between two undefeated world champions Rocky Marciano and Floyd Mayweather Jr. lingers on through the years, even after the death of Marciano and the retirement of Mayweather.
* Read Full Story >>> Friday: Jay Harris-Ricardo Sandoval Flyweight Title Eliminator & Paul Butler-Willibaldo Garcia Bantamweight Battle to Stream Live and Exclusively on ESPN+
PhilBoxing.com, Thu, 24 Jun 2021
Live coverage from England begins at 2 p.m. ET/11 a.m. PT
(June 23, 2021) — Welsh flyweight contender Jay Harris needs one more victory to receive a second crack at world title glory. Harris will take on Ricard Read Full Story >>> CORESPORTS ANNOUNCES PARTNERSHIP WITH CROSSFIT TO PROMOTE THE BIGGEST CROSSOVER SPORT FIGHT CARD IN HISTORY
PhilBoxing.com, Thu, 24 Jun 2021
CrossFit Games Legends Josh Bridges and Jacob Heppner – with 11 Combined “Fittest on Earth” Finals Appearances – Will Fight on the Undercard of the upcoming Eddie Hall Vs Thor fight.
The event will be one of th Read Full Story >>> “Breakout” Doubleheader FACT SHEET
PhilBoxing.com, Thu, 24 Jun 2021
June 26 in Derry, N.H.
WHAT: “Breakout” Pro-Am amateur & pro day-night doubleheader boxing event
BOUT SHEET:
NIGHT CARD
MAIN EVENT -- VACANT NABA UNITED STATES HEAVYWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP (10)
Steve “The Gentle Giant” Vukosa (13-1, 5 KOs), Quincy, MA
vs.
“Fly” Mike Marshall ( Read Full Story >>> Lloyd Rubio powers Cavite over Cebu in PCAP chess
PhilBoxing.com, Thu, 24 Jun 2021
MANILA, Philippines---Lloyd Rubio destroyed Ritchie Evardo to power Cavite Spartans to a 11-10 victory over Cebu City Machers in the Professional Chess Association of the Philippines (PCAP) dubbed as Grandmaster Wesley So Cup Wednesday, June 23, 2021 at chess.com platform.
Rubio (Board 2), the pr Read Full Story >>> Keith Thurman baffled by Manny Pacquiao’s punching power, thinks it could be the gloves
By JJ Wrighter , NowBoxing.com, Thu, 24 Jun 2021
Former unified welterweight champion Keith “One Time” Thurman hasn’t fought since suffering his first professional loss to Manny “Pac-Man” Pacquiao in July 2019.
The Florida native is eager to get back into the ring and was training at the boxing gym when Fight Hype caught up with him a Read Full Story >>> Pacquiao-Spence Showdown Heads To T-Mobile Arena In Las Vegas
By Jake Donovan, BoxingScene.com, Thu, 24 Jun 2021
Manny Pacquiao and Errol Spence have a home for their upcoming superfight.
The unified welterweight title fight will headline an August 21 Fox Sports Pay-Per-View event live from T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas. The matchup of top welterweights was first revealed by Pacquiao (62-7-2, 39KOs) and Spenc Read Full Story >>> Quijano: A seminal moment for Philippine boxing
By Jingo Quijano, Sun.Star Cebu, Thu, 24 Jun 2021
Just a few days after the huge announcement was made regarding a seminal moment in Philippine boxing, the drama has already begun.
I’ll chalk it up as the typical Pinoy’s penchant for extra sauce on the side, but either way that only adds to the allure of the upcoming Nonito Donaire (41-6, 27 Read Full Story >>> Gervonta Davis vs. Mario Barrios - WBA super lightweight title
By Bill Tibbs, MaxBoxing.com, Thu, 24 Jun 2021
On June 26 two undefeated fighters will collide, both with something to prove. Baltimore’s Gervonta “Tank” Davis (24-0, 23 KO’s) will step into the ring with San Antonio, Texas’ fellow undefeated banger Mario “El Azteca” Barrios who himself comes into the fight with a perfect 26-0, wit Read Full Story >>> Ricardo Sandoval: If I beat Jay Harris, I'd love to face Sunny Edwards!
PhilBoxing.com, Wed, 23 Jun 2021
Ricardo Sandoval knows exactly what is at stake if he can defeat Jay Harris on Friday's huge #MTKFightNight - as he targets a battle against IBF flyweight champion Sunny Edwards.
The must-see card takes place at the University of Read Full Story >>> Inder Bassi: I'm not here to make up the numbers!
PhilBoxing.com, Wed, 23 Jun 2021
Inder Bassi believes his minor setback is paving the way for a big comeback as he prepares to return on Friday's stacked #MTKFightNight.
The must-see card takes place at the University of Bolton Stadium this week, and will be br Read Full Story >>> Casimero taps Pacquiao trainer
By Nick Giongco, Daily Tribune, Wed, 23 Jun 2021
A key member of Manny Pacquiao’s entourage will lend a hand in the pursuit of John Riel Casimero to beat fellow Filipino Nonito Donaire Jr. in their 14 August world bantamweight unification brawl in Carson, California.
Nonoy Neri admitted that it will be very difficult — but not impossible Read Full Story >>> Inoue: I Can Wait Out Casimero-Donaire And Then Face The Winner
By Jake Donovan, BoxingScene.com, Wed, 23 Jun 2021
Naoya Inoue never underestimates any of his opponents, though he admits to finding additional inspiration upon scanning the crowd ahead of his most recent performance.
All of the claimants to the major bantamweight titles were in the house this past Saturday at Virgin Hotels Las Vegas, where Japa Read Full Story >>> Donaire vs Casimero will be interesting, says analyst
By Dennis Gasgonia, ABS-CBN News, Wed, 23 Jun 2021
Unlike previous Pinoy versus Pinoy title fights, the world bantamweight title unification bout between Nonito "The Filipino Flash" Donaire Jr. and "Quadro Alas" John Riel Casimero will be a barnburner.
"Magiging interesting 'yan," said fight analyst Nissi Icasiano.
"It's no secret that the rec Read Full Story >>> Tyson Fury adds former world champion Joseph Parker to fight camp ahead of Deontay Wilder clash
By Tony Mogan, METRO.co.uk, Wed, 23 Jun 2021
Former world champion Joseph Parker has joined Tyson Fury in fight camp to help ‘The Gypsy King’ prepare for his trilogy fight with Deontay Wilder.
Fury and Wilder meet for a third time on 24 July in Las Vegas for the WBC heavyweight title with the Briton promising to stop ‘The Bronze Bombe Read Full Story >>> Furor at Gervonta Davis 140 “title” PPV despite Josh Taylor “undisputed”
By Phil D. Jay, World Boxing News, Wed, 23 Jun 2021
Confusion reigns once again this week as one of the biggest draws in boxing, Gervonta Davis, apparently aims to become a three-weight world champion.
Davis faces Mario Barrios for the secondary version of the super-lightweight title this weekend on Pay Per View. The fight gets billed as a champio Read Full Story >>> Dasmariñas moves up to superbantam
By Joaquin Henson, PhilBoxing.com, Wed, 23 Jun 2021
After losing to super WBA/IBF bantamweight champion Naoya Inoue on a third round stoppage in Las Vegas last Saturday, Michael Dasmariñas left the ring without a scratch on his face. The foiled Filipino challenger arrived home Read Full Story >>> OMAR JUAREZ TRAINING CAMP QUOTES
PhilBoxing.com, Wed, 23 Jun 2021
Rising Unbeaten Super Lightweight Omar Juárez Duels All Rivera In
Special Attraction Opening of FOX PBC Fight Night at 8 p.m. ET/5 p.m. PT
This Sunday, June 27 From The Armory in Minneapolis
HAYWARD, CA. (June 22, 202 Read Full Story >>> Paul Butler now meets Willibaldo Garcia on Friday's #MTKFightNight
PhilBoxing.com, Wed, 23 Jun 2021
The must-see card takes place at the University of Bolton Stadium this week, and will be broadcast live on ESPN+ in association with Top Rank, and worldwide on IFL TV.
Former world champion Butler (32-2, 15 KOs) was ori Read Full Story >>> DETROIT WINS NBA DRAFT LOTTERY 2021 PRESENTED BY STATE FARM
PhilBoxing.com, Wed, 23 Jun 2021
NEW YORK, June 22, 2021 – The Detroit Pistons tonight won NBA Draft Lottery 2021 presented by State Farm®, which was conducted at the NBA office in Secaucus, New Jersey. The Pistons will have the first overall pick in NBA Draft 2021 presented by State Farm, which will be held on Thursday, July 2 Read Full Story >>> Who’s your pick?
By Nick Giongco, Daily Tribune, Wed, 23 Jun 2021
The moment I learned about the news that bantamweight bosses John Riel Casimero and Nonito Donaire are on a collision course for 14 August in Los Angeles, my palms began to sweat and my heart started to race.
You see, this is a match that is made in heaven.
Donaire is a four-division champion Read Full Story >>> Tyson Fury and Deontay Wilder disagree: Is Oleksandr Usyk a major threat to Anthony Joshua?
SkySports.com, Wed, 23 Jun 2021
Will Oleksandr Usyk trouble Anthony Joshua? Deontay Wilder says "everyone is a threat" but Tyson Fury disagrees: "He's a cruiserweight who would be knocked out by Wilder in one round!"
Tyson Fury and Deontay Wilder see the threat posed by Oleksandr Usyk differently, but Anthony Joshua has warned: Read Full Story >>> Gabrielle Ordiz Nuqui to compete in the Grand Finals of National Age Group Chess Championships
By Marlon Bernardino, PhilBoxing.com, Wed, 23 Jun 2021
MANILA, Philippines---Gabrielle Ordiz Nuqui of Barangay Mawaque in Mabalacat City, Pampanga will showcase his talent in the Grandfinals of the National Age Group Chess Championships to be held on June 26 to 30, 2021 at Tornelo platform.
The 13-year-old Nuqui, a grade 7 pupil of Mawaque High Schoo Read Full Story >>> CHRIS COLBERT TAKES ON TUGSTSOGT NYAMBAYAR LIVE ON SHOWTIME IN PREMIER BOXING CHAMPIONS EVENT JULY 3
PhilBoxing.com, Wed, 23 Jun 2021
Unbeaten Interim WBA Super Featherweight Champion Chris Colbert Takes on Hard-hitting Contender Tugstsogt Nyambayar Live on Showtime in Premier Boxing Champions Event
Plus, Rising Unbeaten Michel Rivera Faces Lig Read Full Story >>> Liam Conroy: I've had an eye on this Hosea Burton fight for years!
PhilBoxing.com, Wed, 23 Jun 2021
Liam Conroy is relishing the chance to finally go up against long-time rival Hosea Burton when they meet in a final eliminator for the British light-heavyweight title on Friday's #MTKFightNight.
The massive card takes place at t Read Full Story >>> June 26: Giovani Santillan-Cecil McCalla Welterweight Showdown Confirmed for Lomachenko-Nakatani ESPN+ Undercard at Virgin Hotels Las Vegas
PhilBoxing.com, Wed, 23 Jun 2021
LAS VEGAS (June 22, 2021) — After a close call in his last fight, Giovani Santillan is set to add to his name to the ranks of the top welterweight contenders. Santillan will return from a yearlong layoff to fight se Read Full Story >>> Super Welterweight Contender Carlos Adames Faces Alexis Salazar in Gervonta Davis vs. Mario Barrios SHOWTIME PPV Undercard This Saturday, June 26
PhilBoxing.com, Wed, 23 Jun 2021
Adames.
Adames vs. Salazar Replaces Julian Williams vs. Brian Mendoza Fight After Williams Suffers Elbow Injury in Training
ATLANTA (June 22, 2021) – Super welterweight contender Carlos Adames will take on Mexico’s Alexis Read Full Story >>> Boxing Pound-for-Pound Rankings: Naoya Inoue continues dominant run, remains No. 2 behind Canelo Alvarez
By Brian Campbell, CBS Sports, Wed, 23 Jun 2021
The good news for Naoya Inoue and hardcore boxing fans alike is that the rest of the mainstream sports world is finally starting to get a glimpse at just how great "The Monster" truly is.
Inoue, a three-division champion from Japan, defended his pair of 118-pound titles last weekend when he dro Read Full Story >>> Anthony Joshua On Deontay Wilder “He Struggles At The Top Level.”
By Sean Crose, Boxing Insider, Wed, 23 Jun 2021
“He isn’t an elite-level fighter, in my opinion.”
So says heavyweight titlist Anthony Joshua in a recent interview with Sky Sports. Joshua isn’t referring to Aleksandr Usyk here, the man who is likely to be his next opponent, but to former WBC titlist Deontay Wilder, who is currently trai Read Full Story >>> Anderson Silva Made More Money Versus Chavez Jr. Than In Almost All Of His UFC Fights
By Paul Magno, Overtime Heroics, Wed, 23 Jun 2021
UFC legend Anderson Silva may have opened a door to immense post-retirement riches last Saturday night when he took an eight-round split decision from Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. in the co-feature of the “Tribute to the Kings” pay-per-view at Estadio Jalisco in Mexico.
The Brazilian former UFC mid Read Full Story >>> Pierce O'Leary faces hard-hitting Jan Marsalek on Friday's MTK Fight Night
PhilBoxing.com, Tue, 22 Jun 2021
Pierce O'Leary is promising his best performance to date when he goes up against knockout artist Jan Marsalek on Friday's star-studded #MTKFightNight.
The huge card takes place at the University of Bolton Stadium this week, an Read Full Story >>> Errol Spence’s trainer expects the best version of Manny Pacquiao
By C Johnson, RingNews24, Tue, 22 Jun 2021
Trainer Derrick James is a very busy man these days. In addition to being the trainer of junior middleweight champion Jermell Charlo, he also trains IBF, WBC welterweight Champion Errol Spence.
Spence is getting ready for a very important fight in a few months against the legendary Manny Pacquiao Read Full Story >>> Donaire has the early rounds to beat Casimero or risk getting KO'd, says boxing expert
By JM Siasat, GMA News Online, Tue, 22 Jun 2021
WBC world bantamweight champion Nonito Donaire and WBO world bantamweight world champion Johnriel Casimero will push each other's limits when they meet inside the ring, said veteran boxing analyst Ed Tolentino.
The upcoming championship showdown will mark the first time in Philippine boxing histo Read Full Story >>> Donaire thinks all-Filipino title bout is ‘a good thing,’ but Casimero says they have beef to settle
By Anton Tabuena , Bloody Elbow, Tue, 22 Jun 2021
Soon after Nonito Donaire’s historic win that made him bantamweight world champion again, “The Filipino Flash” was quickly booked and set for a quick turnaround on August 14. His next bout will be a title unification against fellow Filipino champ John Riel Casimero.
The Philippines has had Read Full Story >>> AdZU's AGM Fletch Archer Arado will Represent the Philippines in the 2021 Asian Schools Chess Championship
By Marlon Bernardino, PhilBoxing.com, Tue, 22 Jun 2021
MANILA, Philippines---After settling 3rd place finish in the recently concluded National Grand Finals of the Youth and Schools Hybrid Chess Championships, Arena Grandmaster (AGM) Fletch Archer Arado will prepare for a bigger stage when he will represent the Philippines, along with fellow winners, in Read Full Story >>> The Past Week in Action 21 June 2021: Another Monster Performance by Inoue
By Eric Armit, PhilBoxing.com, Tue, 22 Jun 2021
Highlights:
-Naoya Inoue crushes Filipino Michael Dasmarinas with body punches in three rounds to retain the IBF and WBA bantamweight titles
-Jermall Charlo scores wide unanimous decision over brave Juan Montiel in Read Full Story >>> SPORTS SHORTS 154: JULIO CESAR CHAVEZ SR. VS. HECTOR CAMACHO JR. EXHIBITION
By Maloney L. Samaco, PhilBoxing.com, Tue, 22 Jun 2021
The exhibition bout between Julio Cesar Chavez and Hector Camacho Jr. which headlined the "Tribute to the Kings" pay-per-view at Jalisco Stadium in Guadalajara, Mexico was reminiscent of the vintage Mexico vs. Pu Read Full Story >>> Blair Cobbs Wants a Big Fight After TKO of Solomon
PhilBoxing.com, Tue, 22 Jun 2021
LOS ANGELES, CA (June 21, 2021) – Undefeated welterweight, Blair “The Flair” Cobbs (15-0-1, 10 KOs), wants a big fight after his TKO victory over Brad Solomon (29-3, 9 KOs), a 10-round bout presented by Golden Boy Promo Read Full Story >>> Gilberto “Zurdo” Ramirez part of group that opened new state-of-the-art boxing gym in the Heart of North Hollywood’s Arts District
PhilBoxing.com, Tue, 22 Jun 2021
LOS ANGELES (June 21, 2021) – Undefeated former World Boxing Organization (WBO) Super Middleweight Champion (WBO) and current world-ranked light heavyweight contender Gilberto “Zurdo” Ramirez is a principal member Read Full Story >>> Mikey Garcia: Spence Has “The Youth, The Size, And Skills” To Best Pacquiao
By Sean Crose, Boxing Insider, Tue, 22 Jun 2021
Without doubt, Mikey Garcia knows what it’s like to face Errol Spence. Having never lost a fight, the Californian stepped into the ring at AT&T stadium in Dallas back in 2019 to face welterweight titlist Spence in a pay per view event. It was a brave move, a jump in weight classes, and a quest for Read Full Story >>> Austin Trout picking Errol Spence Jr to triumph over Manny Pacquiao
By Anthony Cocks, RingNews24, Tue, 22 Jun 2021
Former junior middleweight world titleholder Austin Trout expects the recent activity of Errol Spence Jr to be the difference in his fight against Manny Pacquiao.
Spence 27-0 (21) will defend his WBC and IBF welterweight titles against Filipino superstar Pacquiao 62-7-2 (39) in Las Vegas, Nevada Read Full Story >>> Naoya Inoue Matched The Pre-Fight Hype: The Monster Is The New Body Snatcher
By Michael Woods, NYFights.com, Tue, 22 Jun 2021
Naoya Inoue got THE TREATMENT from Top Rank in the lead-up to his Saturday night fight against Michael Dasmarinas which unfolded at the Virgin Hotel Las Vegas…and the Japanese bantamweight ace lived up to the gushing.
Oh, it was gush-y.
I know because I was one of the talking heads who offer Read Full Story >>> Boxing's surprising popularity among American sports fans has a catch
By Kevin Iole, Yahoo! Sports, Tue, 22 Jun 2021
Pay-per-view sales are, just like elections, all about name recognition. If a promoter is trying to sell a fight, it’s all about whether the public recognizes the fighters involved.
Name recognition, or lack thereof, may explain why the second fight between Tyson Fury and Deontay Wilder on Feb. Read Full Story >>> Abne TKOs Borbon; Gabunilas win
By Lito delos Reyes, PhilBoxing.com, Tue, 22 Jun 2021
Abne.
DAVAO CITY -- Undefeated April Jay “Astroboy” Abne of Misamis Oriental scored a technical knockout win against Royder Lloyd “Ar-Ar” Borbon of Lebak, Sultan Kudarat in the 3rd round last June 19 at the Cosonsa Compoun Read Full Story >>> Hosea Burton: First Liam Conroy, then I want Lyndon Arthur!
PhilBoxing.com, Tue, 22 Jun 2021
Hosea Burton has labelled Lyndon Arthur as a 'sitting duck' - and wants to face him next provided he can defeated Liam Conroy on this Friday's huge #MTKFightNight.
The massive card takes place at the University of Bolton Read Full Story >>> Ricky Medina Extends Undefeated Record with Dominate Performanc
PhilBoxing.com, Tue, 22 Jun 2021
SAN ANTONIO, TX (June 21, 2021) – San Antonio’s featherweight prospect, Ricky “El Castigo” Medina (10-0, 6 KOs) remained undefeated with a dominate unanimous decision victory against a game Omar Castillo (6-3, 3 KOs), Read Full Story >>> Defending champion Laguna scores twin wins in PCAP
By Marlon Bernardino, PhilBoxing.com, Tue, 22 Jun 2021
MANILA, Philippines---The defending champion Laguna Heroes once again showed dominance in Monday’s (June 21, 2021) match of the Professional Chess Association of the Philippines (PCAP) in inter-division play on online tournament dubbed as Grandmaster Wesley So Cup after beating Cebu City Machers, Read Full Story >>> Pacquaio vs Spence: Trainer Derrick James not expecting any ring rust from Manny Pacquiao
By Wil Esco, Bad Left Hook, Tue, 22 Jun 2021
During this conversation with Fight Hub TV, Errol Spence’s trainer Derrick James discusses the big upcoming welterweight showdown against Manny Pacquiao and his expectations for the bout. James says both Spence and Pacquiao have been training for quite some time now and he’s not expecting anythi Read Full Story >>> John Riel Casimero: “(Naoya) Inoue, See You Soon, Easy Work”
By Hans Themistode, Boxing Insider, Tue, 22 Jun 2021
By all accounts, the performance of Naoya Inoue was breathtaking.
The unified bantamweight champion made it look incredibly easy this past weekend against mandatory challenger Michael Dasmarinas. Three rounds were all Inoue needed at the Virgin Hotels in Las Vegas, Nevada.
A crushing body shot Read Full Story >>> Nonito Donaire discusses upcoming title unification with John Riel Casimero
By Wil Esco, Bad Left Hook, Tue, 22 Jun 2021
During this video interview with Nonito Donaire, he discusses his upcoming bantamweight title unification against John Riel Casimero in August as he intends to work his way back toward a rematch with Naoya Inoue for all the marbles. Check out some excerpts below.
Donaire on his fight against Casi Read Full Story >>> |
