OKC, Boston Overwhelm Semis Foes
By Teodoro Medina Reynoso, PhilBoxing.com, Wed, 08 May 2024
Top seeds Boston Celtics and Oklahoma City Thunder got off to a good start in their semis openers at home by overwhelming their respective foes, Cleveland Cavaliers and the Dallas Mavericks by more than twenty points.
The Read Full Story >>>Who are Canelo Álvarez's potential opponents for next bout after win over Munguía?
By Elizabeth Flores, Yahoo! Sports, Wed, 08 May 2024
Saúl 'Canelo' Álvarez, known as 'The Rey', retained his undisputed super middleweight titles in a thrilling match against his fellow Mexican boxer, Jaime Munguía. The fight, which took place over the Cinco De Mayo weekend in the electric atmosphere of Las Vegas, ended in Alvarez's favor with a un Read Full Story >>> Edgar Berlanga and Jermall Charlo: Front runners for Canelo Alvarez September showdown
By Garrett Kerman, Clutch Points, Wed, 08 May 2024
As the boxing world turns its eyes towards the fall, all signs point to an exciting September as Saul ‘Canelo' Alvarez prepares to defend his super middleweight titles. The contenders in the mix? Edgar Berlanga and Jermall Charlo, two fighters with contrasting styles and career trajectories, both Read Full Story >>> Herlan, Taimoor, Toshihiko, Daeloniel, Daishaun in Action May 11 in Sarawak, Malaysia
By Carlos Costa, PhilBoxing.com, Wed, 08 May 2024
Boxing this weekend in Malaysia. An exciting pro boxing event is all set to unfold this coming Saturday, May 11, at the Indoor Stadium in the beautiful coastal City of Kuching, in Sarawak, Eastern Malaysia.
Read Full Story >>> Stacked “Rumble at the Rink” card announced “Granite Chin Box Off” tournament & Two exciting title fights and hot prospects
PhilBoxing.com, Wed, 08 May 2024
This Saturday at Quincy Youth Arena in Quincy, MA
QUINCY, Mass. (May 7, 2024) – Granite Chin Promotions has finalized this Saturday night’s (May 11) “Rumble at the Rink” pro card, featuring an innovativ Read Full Story >>> RMC rules DC-PRISAA Meet
By Lito delos Reyes, PhilBoxing.com, Wed, 08 May 2024
THE Rizal Memorial Colleges dominated the ballgames to emerge as champion in the Davao City Private Schools Athletic Association [DCPRISAA] Cluster Meet at the Agro-Industrial in Crossing Matina.
The RMC Bulldogs won the men’s and boy’s title in football by both crushing the Mapúa Malayan Co Read Full Story >>> Shakur Stevenson-Artem Harutyunyan & O’Shaquie Foster-Robson Conceição World Title Doubleheader Set for July 6 at Newark’s Prudential Center LIVE on ESPN
PhilBoxing.com, Wed, 08 May 2024
Lightweight sensation Keyshawn Davis to open telecast against Mexican veteran Miguel Madueño
Tickets go on sale Wednesday, May 22 at 2 p.m. ET via Ticketmaster.com
NEWARK, N.J. (May 7, 2024) — Newark’s three-div Read Full Story >>> Boxing Returns Saturday Night At Tropicana Atlantic City, Tickets on Sale Now
PhilBoxing.com, Wed, 08 May 2024
Professional boxing is making a triumphant return to the Boardwalk in Atlantic City on Saturday, May 11
After staging successful club shows in the Broadway district of New York City for the last year and Read Full Story >>> Hall of Fame Broadcaster Al Bernstein Joins Former World Champion Raul Marquez And Veteran Play-by-play Man Corey Erdman To Complete All-star Announce Team For “Big Time Boxing USA”
PhilBoxing.com, Wed, 08 May 2024
PRESENTED LIVE ON DAZN BY SALITA PROMOTIONS THE NEXT EVENT TAKES PLACE THURSDAY, MAY 23, AT WAYNE STATE FIELDHOUSE IN DETROIT
Jermaine Franklin Faces Devin Vargas in Main Event; Undefeated Super Lightweights Joshua James Pagan & Roger Hilley Battle for NABF Championship; Plus, Da’Velle Smith, H Read Full Story >>> O’REILLY AUTO PARTS BACK THREE BLOCKBUSTER FIGHT NIGHTS
PhilBoxing.com, Wed, 08 May 2024
Automotive giants support shows in Mexico, Puerto Rico and Arizona
Eddie Hearn and Matchroom are delighted to welcome O’Reilly Auto Parts as a partner for three huge fights nights – Eduardo ‘Rocky’ Hernandez vs. Daniel Lugo in Aguascalientes, Mexico on Saturday May 11, the spectacular hom Read Full Story >>> Boxlab Promotions Partners with Leon Media Network for Orlando Fight Nights
PhilBoxing.com, Wed, 08 May 2024
ORLANDO, FL (May 7, 2024) – Boxlab Promotions is proud to announce its partnership with Leon Media Network for the upcoming fight nights on May 31, 2024, and June 8, 2024, at the Caribe Royale Hotel in Orlando, FL. This collaboration marks an exciting opportunity for both organizations to spotligh Read Full Story >>> Sampson Boxing Renews Promotional Agreement with Lightweight Powerhouse Edwin De Los Santos
PhilBoxing.com, Wed, 08 May 2024
May 7, 2024 – Promoter Sampson Lewkowicz proudly announces he has renewed his long-term promotional contract with WBC and WBC #4, WBO #9 and IBF #10 lightweight Edwin “La Granada” De Los Santos Read Full Story >>> PFF conducts U16 tryouts in Mindanao
By Lito delos Reyes, PhilBoxing.com, Wed, 08 May 2024
THE Philippine Football Federation [PFF] has started conducting the national tryouts in Mindanao for the Under 16 Boy’s team that will see action in the Asean Football Federation [AFF] U16 Boys Championship in Indonesia.
“We have conducted tryouts in Agusan [May 3], Davao [May 4] and Koronada Read Full Story >>> 1st Talaingod Trail Run in June
By Lito delos Reyes, PhilBoxing.com, Wed, 08 May 2024
DAVAO CITY -- The first Talaingod Trail Run will be held on June at the Barangay Sto. Nino in Talaingod, Davao del Norte.
It is presented by the Tourism Office of Talaingod, Davao Mountaineering Alliance and 56 Infantry ‘Tatag’ Battalion.
It is tentatively set on June 15.
“But we will Read Full Story >>> Japan Surpasses Mexico in Number of World Boxing Titlists; US Still Tops With 11
By Teodoro Medina Reynoso, PhilBoxing.com, Tue, 07 May 2024
The United States still tops with eleven world boxing champions but Japan has surpassed Mexico in the number of world titlists with 10 against nine.
Japan added three world champions as against the loss of one entering t Read Full Story >>> Canelo Alvarez vs. Terence Crawford Fight Plans Unveiled
By Frank Yemi, TheSportster, Tue, 07 May 2024
In a move set to electrify the boxing world, Saudi Arabia's General Entertainment Authority Chairman, His Excellency Turki Alalshikh, has revealed plans for a potential clash between two titans of the sport, Canelo Alvarez and Terence Crawford.
Alvarez has previously shown a lack of interest in a Read Full Story >>> Canelo Alvarez vs. Terence Crawford - Leading trainer expresses fear over Crawford's chances
By Christopher Walker, DAZN News, Tue, 07 May 2024
Could we see a huge fight later this year?
After his victory over Jaime Munguia earlier this month, speculation continued to link Canelo Alvarez to a showdown with Terence Crawford later this year.
Ever since defeating Errol Spence last summer, talk of Crawford facing the Mexican icon has inte Read Full Story >>> Jim Lampley on Canelo Alvarez’s ‘Secret Weapon’: He Can’t Be Unsaddled
By Lance Pugmire, BoxingScene.com, Tue, 07 May 2024
Saturday night, as I sat down in my T-Mobile Arena press seat to document the Saul “Canelo” Alvarez-Jaime Munguia undisputed super middleweight title fight next to my PPV.com live chat colleague Jim Lampley, I was astounded by the first story he told our chat participants.
Lampley, the former Read Full Story >>> Nuggets Fall at Home to T-Wolves Anew; Knicks Survive Pacers in Home Opener
By Teodoro Medina Reynoso, PhilBoxing.com, Tue, 07 May 2024
The Denver Nuggets continued with their inauspicious NBA title retention campaign, dropping a second game loss at home to the Minnesota Timberwolves via a 106-80 rout.
With the series going to Minnesota for th Read Full Story >>> Kopiat Swim Challenge on May 25
By Lito delos Reyes, PhilBoxing.com, Tue, 07 May 2024
DAVAO CITY – The much-awaited 2nd Kopiat Swim Challenge 2024 will be held on May 25 at the Sea Eagle Beach Resort in Mabini, Davao de Oro.
It will have two categories for 1.5K and 2.5K.
The 1.5K is for ages 7-8, 9-10, 11-12 and 13-14 and the 2.5K for ages 15-16, 17-18, 19-20, 21-25, 26-30, 3 Read Full Story >>> Rakius Dental Care Chess Team A are kings of Magayon Chess Festival 2024 Tatluhan Team Tournament
By Marlon Bernardino, PhilBoxing.com, Tue, 07 May 2024
Manila---Rakius Dental Care Chess Team A ruled the Magayon Chess Festival 2024 Tatluhan Team Tournament on Saturday, May 4, at the Albay Provincial Capitol in Legazpi City, Albay.
Virgen Gil Ruaya led the Rakius Dental Care Chess Team A to the championship as the Dr. James Emerson Orfanel-backed Read Full Story >>> Highland Boxing Promotions Presents: "Champions Arise," The WIBA World Title Triple Header May 30 at SpacePlus in Bangkok Thailand
PhilBoxing.com, Tue, 07 May 2024
BANGKOK, Thailand – Filipino boxing girls Carleans "Chay" Rivas and Norj Guro, as well as Hong Kong warrior lady Sheau Ru Yang will have their golden dreams come true when they climb the square ring Read Full Story >>> WEIGHTS FROM NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE
PhilBoxing.com, Tue, 07 May 2024
NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE (May 6, 2024) --Weights for Tuesday Night's Country Box show at The Troubadour Nashville.
Ermes Orta 139.8 - Rondale Hubbert 143,6
Curtis Harper 266.4 - Kaleb Slaughter 249.6
Khalil Smoot 237. Read Full Story >>> Christian Carto Takes on Jesus Martinez This Friday Night at Live! Casino and Hotel Philadelphia
PhilBoxing.com, Tue, 07 May 2024
Atif Oberlton, Bree Howling, Stephanie Han and David Whitmire Part of Loaded Undercard
Philadelphia (May 6, 2024) -THIS FRIDAY NIGHT at The Live! Casino and Hotel Philadelphia, bantamweight contender Christian Carto will take on Jesus Martinez in a eight-round bout that will headline a seven bout Read Full Story >>> Recalling Elorde’s Garden bouts
By Joaquin Henson, PhilBoxing.com, Tue, 07 May 2024
It’s been over 50 years since the late Flash Elorde fought his last bout yet he continues to be fondly remembered and revered by boxing institutions all over the world. Last week, Elorde was inducted into the Na Read Full Story >>> TAYLOR AND CATTERALL CLASH IN ‘FACE OFF’ AHEAD OF GRUDGE MATCH IN LEEDS
PhilBoxing.com, Tue, 07 May 2024
Bitter rivals exchange verbal blows – watch it on Matchroom Boxing's YouTube channel
The countdown to the next Bank Holiday weekend is already on in the UK with one of boxing’s biggest grudge matches set to b Read Full Story >>> Inoue stops Nery in 6th round
By Lito delos Reyes, PhilBoxing.com, Tue, 07 May 2024
UNDISPUTED super bantamweight champion Naoya Inoue came back from a 1st round knockdown to stop Luis “Pantera” Nery in the 6th round and keep his titles last Monday night, May 6 at Tokyo Dome, Japan.
Inoue was shocke Read Full Story >>> The Monster Rises: Down in round one, Naoya Inoue gets up to flatten Luis Nery
By John Raspanti, MaxBoxing.com, Tue, 07 May 2024
Down goes Inoue!
Yep, it happened. When a fighter is as dominant as Naoya Inoue has been, you forget he’s human.
It’s possible to hurt him. And knock him down.
Luis Nery floored Inoue (27-0, 24 KOs) in the opening round of their fight. A sweeping left hook had done the t Read Full Story >>> Saudi Arabia’s Turki Alalshikh reveals plans to book Canelo Alvarez vs. Terence Crawford for late 2024
By Josh Evanoff, BJPENN.com, Tue, 07 May 2024
The architect of Saudi Arabia’s move into boxing has big plans for Canelo Alvarez and Terence Crawford.
The Mexican superstar returned to the boxing ring over the weekend in Las Vegas. Back for the first time since a decision victory over Jermell Charlo in September, Canelo Alvarez faced the un Read Full Story >>> Naoya Inoue boosts claim as world’s best boxer with destruction of Luis Nery
By Bryan Armen Graham, The Guardian, Tue, 07 May 2024
Naoya Inoue bolstered his claim as the world’s best pound-for-pound fighter on Monday when he came off the floor to retain his undisputed junior featherweight championship with a technical knockout of Luis Nery.
A sold-out crowd of around 50,000 spectators at the Tokyo Dome was stunned into sil Read Full Story >>> Demolition at The Dome: Naoya Inoue Pummels Luis Nery in Six
PhilBoxing.com, Tue, 07 May 2024
Yoshiki Takei Dethrones Jason Moloney in Co-Feature
TOKYO (May 6, 2024) —It had been more than 34 years since the Tokyo Dome hosted a boxing event. Naoya "Monster" Inoue (27-0, 24 KOs), boxing's pound-for-pound king, m Read Full Story >>> NERY DROPS INOUE ONCE BUT INOUE RETURNS THE FAVOR THRICE TO STOP NERY IN 6
By Dong Secuya, PhilBoxing.com, Mon, 06 May 2024
Luis Nery of Mexico delivered a stunning blow to the reigning pound-for-pound king and the 55,000-strong crowd at the Tokyo Dome Arena in Tokyo, Japan on Monday night. In a jaw-dropping turn of events, Nery dropped Naoya In Read Full Story >>> Yoshiki Takei Dethrones Jason Maloney as WBO Bantamweight Champion
By Dong Secuya, PhilBoxing.com, Mon, 06 May 2024
Yoshiki Takei of Japan has added another illustrious chapter to Japan's dominance of the lower weight divisions by wresting the WBO bantamweight belt from Australian Jason Moloney at the Tokyo Dome in Tokyo, Japan on Mon Read Full Story >>> WAINWRIGHT WEIGHS IN: AFTER BESTING MUNGUIA, WHO’S NEXT FOR CANELO ALVAREZ?
By Anson Wainwright, The Ring, Mon, 06 May 2024
Rumors of Canelo Alvarez’s demise were greatly exaggerated.
While boxing’s biggest star may not be in his absolute prime, he is still more than good enough to beat most world-class super middleweights and he exhibited that when he turned back the challenge of previously unbeaten countryman Ja Read Full Story >>> Cavs Use Home Edge to Beat Magic in 7; Will Meet Boston Celtics in the Semi-Finals
By Teodoro Medina Reynoso, PhilBoxing.com, Mon, 06 May 2024
In the only first round series to go the full seven games route, the home team, who else, prevailed.
The Cleveland Cavaliers exploited their homecourt advantage to turn back the Orlando Magic, 106-94 and advance to Read Full Story >>> Jean Henri Lhuillier Shines at 21st Kalachuchi Classic
By Marlon Bernardino, PhilBoxing.com, Mon, 06 May 2024
The 21st Kalachuchi Classic, held recently at Calatagan Golf Club, was a showcase of top-tier golfing talent and sportsmanship, doubling as a qualifying event for the WAGC Philippines National Finals.
Among the many skilled players, Jean Henri Lhuiller and his partner Richie Santos stood Read Full Story >>> Croc FC begs off Paris World Games
By Lito delos Reyes, PhilBoxing.com, Mon, 06 May 2024
DAVAO CITY -- The Croc Football Club of Davao City has begged off from joining this year's Paris World Games 2024 in Paris due to prior commitments and other engagements.
“We regret to say that we will be unable to participate for this year's tournament due to already prior commitments and oth Read Full Story >>> Arum ‘Nervous’ For Inoue Ahead Of Clash With ‘Banger’ Nery
By Tris Dixon , BoxingScene.com, Mon, 06 May 2024
TOKYO – Promoter Bob Arum said he feel nervous ahead of Naoya Inoue’s big night at the Tokyo Dome against Luis Nery.
Thirty-four years ago, James “Buster” Douglas toppled the then-unbeaten heavyweight monster Mike Tyson inside the same venue, but it is not the parallel with the undefeated Read Full Story >>> Full Undercard Bouts Announced for Tapales vs Jankaew Fight Night at Midas Hotel and Casino in Manila, Philippines
PhilBoxing.com, Mon, 06 May 2024
Manila, Philippines - May 5, 2024 - As the excitement continues to build for the highly anticipated WBC Asia super bantamweight main event clash between former unified world champion Marlon Tapales (37-4) and Nattapon Read Full Story >>> Junior Younan makes Star Boxing Debut Title Fight on Saturday, May 11, 2024
PhilBoxing.com, Mon, 06 May 2024
Brooklyn Boxing Prodigy to Headline “Rockin’ Fights” 47 at The Paramount in Huntington, NY
Huntington, NY (May 2, 2024) –Newly signed undefeated super middleweight Junior "Sugar Boy" Younan makes his Star Boxin Read Full Story >>> Sanbalz national football tourney at Croc FC
By Lito delos Reyes, PhilBoxing.com, Mon, 06 May 2024
THE Sanbalz Goalkeeping Academy will be holding its 1st Sanbalz Football Tournament on June 8, 9 and 12 at the Bypass Road, Croc Football Club Davcor Sports Center in Ma-a, Davao City.
On June 8, the categories to be played are 7 years old (2017), 9 years old (2015), 11 years old (2013), 13 years Read Full Story >>> NM Tyrhone James Tabernilla to play in Imus Open Rapid chess championship
By Marlon Bernardino, PhilBoxing.com, Mon, 06 May 2024
IMUS, Cavite---THE Philippines’ hottest National Master (NM) Tyrhone James Tabernilla hopes to improve his local ranking.
Fondly called TJ in the chess world, he will see action at the 1st Herbert Tabernilla Surveying and Engineering Services Open Rapid chess championship to be held on May 11, 20 Read Full Story >>> Weekend Review: Canelo Alvarez gave vintage performance. David Benavidez next?
By Michael Rosenthal, Boxing Junkie, Mon, 06 May 2024
A critical look at the past week in boxing
BIGGEST WINNER
Canelo Alvarez
Alvarez probably isn’t the best fighter in the world pound-for-pound, as he suggested after his one-sided decision over Jaime Munguia on Saturday in Las Vegas. That nod goes to Terence Crawford (Boxing Junkie’s No. 1) Read Full Story >>> Manager Says Focused Nery Will Not Let Inoue Get Revenge For Japan
By Tris Dixon , BoxingScene.com, Mon, 06 May 2024
TOKYO – Manager Sean Gibbons says his fighter Luis Nery is dialled in on his task at the Tokyo Dome on Monday (May 6) night when he comes in as a hefty underdog to challenge unified super bantamweight champion Naoya Inoue.
Gibbons is a boxing lifer and he has noted changes in Nery since talk ab Read Full Story >>> Weights from Tokyo: Naoya Inoue - 121.75 lbs, Luis Nery - 121 lbs
PhilBoxing.com, Sun, 05 May 2024
FOUR world title fights to stream LIVE in the U.S. on ESPN+ MONDAY at 4 a.m. ET/1 a.m. PT
Tokyo Dome (Tokyo, Japan)
(ESPN+, 4 a.m. ET/1 a.m. PT)
• Naoya Inoue 121 3/4 lbs. vs. Luis Nery 121 lbs
ESTIMATED RI Read Full Story >>> Canelo Alvarez Drops, Decisions Jaime Munguia to Retain Undisputed Super Middleweight Title
By Ralph Rimpell, PhilBoxing.com, Sun, 05 May 2024
After a very competitive 12 rounds, Saul "Canelo" Alvarez (61-2-2, 39KOs) defeated former undefeated junior middleweight champion Jaimie Munguia (43-1, 34KOs) over 12 rounds. Munguia started the fight strong and se Read Full Story >>> Minnesota T-wolves Are For Real, Beat Denver Nuggets in Game 1
By Teodoro Medina Reynoso, PhilBoxing.com, Sun, 05 May 2024
As one of the two fringe hopefuls that were dismissed early in the playoffs last season (the other was Oklahoma City), the Minnesota Timberwolves have a lot of proving to do this year.
This season, the Timberw Read Full Story >>> Canelo drops Jaime Munguia, wins clear decision to retain titles: Highlights and full results
By Scott Christ, Bad Left Hook, Sun, 05 May 2024
Canelo Alvarez retained his undisputed super middleweight championship with a 12-round decision win over Jaime Munguia tonight in Las Vegas.
Canelo improved to 61-2-2 (39 KO) on scores of 115-112, 116-111, and 117-110. Bad Left Hook unofficially scored the fight 117-110 and 118-109 on two separat Read Full Story >>> Canelo Alvarez retains undisputed championship with unanimous decision over Jaime Munguia
By Associated Press, San Diego Union Tribune, Sun, 05 May 2024
LAS VEGAS — Canelo Alvarez held off a feisty challenger Saturday night, proving to be the stronger and more effective boxer to retain his undisputed super middleweight championship, winning by unanimous decision to hand Jaime Munguia his first loss.
Tim Cheatham scored the fight 117-110, David S Read Full Story >>> Mario Barrios Outpoints Fabian Maidana
By Ralph Rimpell, PhilBoxing.com, Sun, 05 May 2024
T-Mobile Arena, Las Vegas - In the co-main event of the Canelo vs Munguia undisputed super middleweight title with the WBC welterweight interim title at stake, defending champion Mario Barrios (29-2, 18KOs) of Texas b Read Full Story >>> Brandon Figueroa Stops Jessie Magdaleno with a Body Shot in 9th Round
By Ralph Rimpell, PhilBoxing.com, Sun, 05 May 2024
T-Mobile Arena, Las Vegas - In the second TV fight on the Canelo-Munguia undercard for the WBC interim featherweight bout, Brandon Figueroa of Texas (25-1-1, 19KOs) stopped former champion Jessie Magdaleno of La Read Full Story >>> Eimantas Stanionis Remains Undefeated by Outpointing Gabriel Maestre
By Ralph Rimpell, PhilBoxing.com, Sun, 05 May 2024
T-Mobile Arena, Las Vegas - In the first match of the televised Prime card on the undercard of the Canelo-Munguia super middleweight undisputed fight, WBA welterweight champion Eimantas Stanionis (15-0, 9KOs) of Lithuania successfully defended his title by outpointing Gabriel Maestre (6-1-1, 5KOs Read Full Story >>> Canelo vs Munguia Off TV Results in Las Vegas
By Ralph Rimpell, PhilBoxing.com, Sun, 05 May 2024
T-Mobile Arena, Las Vegas -- In a super welterweight bout Jesus Ramos (21-1, 17KOs) of Arizona stopped Johan Gonzalez (34-3, 33KOs) of Venezuela in the 9th round. The time of stoppage was 2:56.
In a super middleweight match William Scull (22-0, 9KOs) of Cuba defeated Sean Hemphill (16-2, 10KOs) Read Full Story >>> Japan One Title From Bantamweight Sweep
By Teodoro Medina Reynoso, PhilBoxing.com, Sun, 05 May 2024
Nishida drops Rodriguez.
Japan has come within one title away from sweeping all the world championships in the bantamweight division.
This after Ryosuke Nishida wrested the IBF bantamweight crown from Puerto R Read Full Story >>> ‘STAR BOY’ BOSTAN HAS MORE THAN A FEELING HE’LL HEADLINE AT ROTHERHAM
PhilBoxing.com, Sun, 05 May 2024
The new Commonwealth Silver champion dreams of fighting at the New York Stadium after landing his first title
Junaid Bostan says he has more than a feeling that he will bring the good times back to Rotherham as he sets his Read Full Story >>> Pontinos dominate JSAP Nat’l Season
By Lito delos Reyes, PhilBoxing.com, Sun, 05 May 2024
CODY Lorenzo Pontino and his father Felix Pontino Jr. of General Santos City dominated the JSAP National Jetsi Championship Season 2024 after the final leg of the 2024 JSAP National Jetski Championship Series at the Waterfront Beach of the Subic Freeport.
Cody Lorenzo Pontino carded 786 points t Read Full Story >>> Rivalry between Canelo Álvarez and Oscar De la Hoya adds needed spice to fight weekend
By Eduard Cauich, Los Angeles Times, Sun, 05 May 2024
LAS VEGAS — Promoter Oscar De La Hoya threw the first punch at the pride of Canelo Álvarez (60-2-2, 39 KOs) after a cordial news conference with rival Jaime Munguia (43-0, 34 KOs) in Beverly Hills .
“Yesterday’s press conference was boring, like Canelo’s fights,” De la Hoya posted on X Read Full Story >>> Fighting for More Than Scraps
By Teodoro Medina Reynoso, PhilBoxing.com, Sat, 04 May 2024
Vic Saludar (R) made short work of Yotboon (L) last Wendesday.
Since the start of the year, a slew of bouts for international boxing titles involving Filipino fighters were held in the country. A few more are lik Read Full Story >>> Canelo Alvarez vs. Jaime Munguia odds, prediction: Boxing expert on 50-13 run reveals picks for May 4 fight
CBS Sports, Sat, 04 May 2024
A Cinco de Mayo weekend sporting tradition continues Saturday as famed boxing champion Canelo Alvarez puts his undisputed super middleweight crown on the line against undefeated interim champion Jaime Munguia. Their 12-round battle, with Alavarez's four major belts at stake, tops the main Canelo vs. Read Full Story >>> Press Conference Notes: Naoya Inoue & Luis Nery Set for UNDISPUTED Tokyo Dome Duel
PhilBoxing.com, Sat, 04 May 2024
FOUR world title fights to stream LIVE & Exclusively in the U.S. on ESPN+ MONDAY at 4 a.m. ET/1 a.m. PT
YOKOHAMA, Japan (May 4, 2024) — The pound-for-pound king is ready for his stadium coronation.
Undisputed jun Read Full Story >>> Dallas Ditches LA Clippers, To Meet OKC; Pattern Stays as Magic Repel Cavaliers
By Teodoro Medina Reynoso, PhilBoxing.com, Sat, 04 May 2024
Los Angeles started the playoffs with two teams, Lakers and Clippers, but now no more.
The Dallas Mavericks eliminated the remaining Los Angeles team, the LA Clippers, with a comfortable 114-101 victory at thei Read Full Story >>> Canelo vs. Munguia: Mexican Standoff on Saturday
By Chris Carlson, PhilBoxing.com, Sat, 04 May 2024
Cinco de Mayo weekend is upon us and that can only mean one thing, Canelo Alvarez is back in the ring. This time he faces off versus a younger Mexican foe by the name of Jaime Munguia. Does this young gun have what Read Full Story >>> CANELO ALVAREZ VS. JAIME MUNGIA TALE OF THE TAPE
By Maloney L. Samaco, PhilBoxing.com, Sat, 04 May 2024
Mexican boxer Saúl "Canelo" Álvarez stakes his undisputed world super middleweight title against countryman Jaime Munguía on May 4 in Las Vegas, a day before the Mexicans celebrate their national holiday, popul Read Full Story >>> Jason Moloney: Australia’s Road Warrior Hits Tokyo
PhilBoxing.com, Sat, 04 May 2024
Moloney to defend WBO bantamweight world title against Yoshiki Takei on the Naoya Inoue-Luis Nery card Monday, May 6 at the Tokyo Dome & LIVE on ESPN+
TOKYO (May 3, 2024) — Australian WBO bantamweight wo Read Full Story >>> Artur Beterbiev-Dmitry Bivol Undisputed Light Heavyweight Title Showdown Postponed Due to Beterbiev Training Injury
PhilBoxing.com, Sat, 04 May 2024
RIYADH, Saudi Arabia (May 3, 2024) — The highly anticipated undisputed light heavyweight world title showdown between WBC/IBF/WBO champion Artur Beterbiev and WBA ruler Dmitry Bivol — scheduled for Saturday, June 1 at Kingdom Arena in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia — has been postponed after Beterbiev s Read Full Story >>> PSL Davao semi-finals on May 4
By Lito delos Reyes, PhilBoxing.com, Sat, 04 May 2024
THE much-awaited semi-finals of the 1st Pilipinas Super League Qualifying Leg will be held today, May 4 at the La Terrazas Gym in Maa.
Holy Child-Dr. K Dental battles MACS in the 16 Under division at 8 a.m. followed by Amsai Lions against Extra Sideline also at 16U at 9:30 a.m.
The Coaches Cor Read Full Story >>> WEIGHTS FROM LAS VEGAS: CANELO - 166.8 LBS., MUNGUIA - 167.4 LBS.
PhilBoxing.com, Sat, 04 May 2024
Mexican boxing superstar Saul Canelo Alvarez and his fellow Mexican challenger Jaime Munguia made weight Friday for the undisputed super middleweight championship Saturday at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada Read Full Story >>> Canelo Alvarez continues the Cinco de Mayo tradition with huge fight vs. Jaime Munguia
By Andrew Mahoney, Boston Globe, Sat, 04 May 2024
The idea of turning Cinco de Mayo into a major fight weekend began with Oscar De La Hoya, was enhanced by Manny Pacquiao and Floyd Mayweather Jr., and appears to have been perfected by Canelo Alvarez.
Some of boxing’s biggest events of the last two decades have taken place on the first Saturday Read Full Story >>> Oscar De La Hoya, Golden Boy Promotions issue Canelo Alvarez a ‘cease and desist’ order over controversial press conference remarks
By Curtis Calhoun, BJPENN.com, Sat, 04 May 2024
Boxing Hall of Famer Oscar De La Hoya and superstar boxer Canelo Alvarez will likely never fight in the ring, but they’re nearing a fight in front of a judge.
Oscar De La Hoya, Canelo Alvarez
Alvarez will return to the boxing ring against Jaime Munguía in Las Vegas on Saturday. He returns to Read Full Story >>> Why Canelo Álvarez will fight Jaime Munguía after years of refusing fellow Mexican boxers
By Victoria Hernandez, USA Today, Sat, 04 May 2024
Saúl "Canelo" Álvarez said he wouldn't fight another Mexican boxer, but he will now face Tijuana-born fighter Jaime Munguía over Cinco de Mayo weekend, Saturday at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas.
Álvarez (60-2-2), who is the undisputed super middleweight champion, said he wants to continue m Read Full Story >>> Jayson Mama to fight in East Timor
By Lito delos Reyes, PhilBoxing.com, Fri, 03 May 2024
FLYWEIGHT Jayson “The Smasher” Mama [19-1-0, 10KOs] of General Santos City will fight again, this time in East Timor, officially the Democratic Republic of Timor-Leste, which is a country in Southeast Asia.
“The d Read Full Story >>> Pacers Oust Bucks, Will Meet Knicks; New York Boots Out Philadelpia
By Teodoro Medina Reynoso, PhilBoxing.com, Fri, 03 May 2024
The Pacers registered their biggest improvement from entirely missing the playoffs last season by eliminating third seed Milwaukee via a crushing 120-98 win today in Indiana.
Indiana won the series, 4-2 and will meet sec Read Full Story >>> May 18: Tyson Fury-Oleksandr Usyk UNDISPUTED Heavyweight Title Showdown to Stream LIVE on Top Rank on ESPN+ PPV
PhilBoxing.com, Fri, 03 May 2024
Streaming action begins at 12 p.m. ET/9 a.m. PT from Kingdom Arena in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
(May 2, 2024) — The undisputed heavyweight showdown between WBC/lineal champion Tyson Fury and WBO/IBF/WBA rule Read Full Story >>> JARON ‘BOOTS’ ENNIS TO DEFEND WORLD TITLE AGAINST CODY CROWLEY AT WELLS FARGO CENTER ON JULY 13
PhilBoxing.com, Fri, 03 May 2024
IBF Welterweight King welcomes Canadian to Philadelphia for first fight as World Champion
Eddie Hearn’s Matchroom Boxing and Boots Promotions are proud to announce that Jaron ‘Boots’ Ennis will defend his IBF W Read Full Story >>> Sanman to help Samal Paddlers in dragon boat
By Lito delos Reyes, PhilBoxing.com, Fri, 03 May 2024
THE Sanman Sports Foundation will be helping the Samal Island Paddlers Association [SIPA] to see action in the coming first Bugsay Balangay National Dragon Boat competition on May 11-13 at the Butuan Park and Marina Development in Butuan City.
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