2024 PARIS OLYMPICS 1: HERGIE BACYADAN FACES WORLD CHAMPION LI QIAN IN FIRST BOUT
By Maloney L. Samaco, PhilBoxing.com, Sat, 27 Jul 2024
Bacyadan.
Olympic debutante Hergie Bacyadan will be hurdling a tougher challenge in her first bout in the Paris Olympics 2024 women’s boxing tournament 75kg category. She will have an uphill battle because her first Read Full Story >>>Pozorrubio Invitational Chess Tournament set for August 17
By Marlon Bernardino, PhilBoxing.com, Sat, 27 Jul 2024
Pozorrubio — In line with its grassroots chess development program, the Sangguniang Bayan and Sangguniang Kabataan will be staging an invitational chess tournament on August 17 at the 3rd floor Executive Building in Pozorrubio, Pangasinan.
A total of P40,000 in cash prize will be given away to Read Full Story >>> BIG-TIME BOXING: SHIELDS VS. JOANISSE OFFICIAL WEIGHTS FOR TOMORROW'S STACKED NIGHT OF FIGHTS AT LITTLE CAESARS ARENA
PhilBoxing.com, Sat, 27 Jul 2024
Friday, July 26, 202 - Detroit: The official weigh-in was held today for tomorrow night's (Saturday, July 27) BIG-TIME BOXING: SHIELDS VS. JOANISSE event at Little Caesars Arena in Detroit and live on DAZN, featurin Read Full Story >>> Vicious Manny Pacquiao defies age with critical title shot at stake
By Phil D. Jay, World Boxing News, Sat, 27 Jul 2024
Manny Pacquiao looked ten years younger in a recent workout ahead of his return to action at Super RIZIN 3 this weekend.
The Filipino boxing legend faces Rukiya Anpo in Japan as the oldest welterweight champion ever pushes towards a final title shot. Pacquiao is on the verge of facing WBC champio Read Full Story >>> Weigh-In Results: Joe Joyce vs. Derek Chisora
PhilBoxing.com, Sat, 27 Jul 2024
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• Joe Joyce 281.2 lbs. vs. Derek Chisora 256.7 lbs
(Heavyweight Read Full Story >>> BOHACHUK VS. ORTIZ EXPLOSIVE UNDERCARD TO FEATURE GOLDEN BOY’S CURRENT AND FUTURE WORLD CHAMPIONS
PhilBoxing.com, Sat, 27 Jul 2024
UNDEFEATED KO-MONSTER VERGIL ORTIZ JR. AND CURRENT INTERIM CHAMPION SERHII BOHACHUK TO FIGHT FOR THE WBC INTERIM SUPER WELTERWEIGHT WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP TITLE ON SATURDAY, AUGUST 10, 2024 AT MICHELOB ULTRA ARENA AT MA Read Full Story >>> World Boxing approves more membership applications from National Federations including Italy and South Korea
PhilBoxing.com, Sat, 27 Jul 2024
RENES, Switzerland (July 26, 2024) -- The National Federations for boxing in Italy, South Korea, Bermuda and the Cayman Islands have become the latest four organizations to have their membership applications approved by the new International Federation, World Boxing.
It means World Boxing, which Read Full Story >>> Terence Crawford Reveals Frustration Over Sebastian Furndora
Yard Barker, Fri, 26 Jul 2024
Terence Crawford, the welterweight champion of the world, stated that he was frustrated the previous time because all his programs were canceled. Terence Crawford initially targeted Sebastian Fundora, the reigning WBC/WBO Junior Middleweight Champion, in his fight. Fundora’s team chose to escape i Read Full Story >>> Olympic Boxing Draw Team USA Learns Path To Gold
PhilBoxing.com, Fri, 26 Jul 2024
PARIS (July 25, 2024) – Team USA will have eight boxers competing at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games. These eight boxers learned their paths to gold, including their first-round opponents during Thursday’s Olympic Games tournament draw.
The Paris 2024 Olympic boxing tournament has 13 weight div Read Full Story >>> Canelo Alvarez 'is STRIPPED of his IBF super-middleweight title' as he prepares to defend his other 168-pound crowns against Edgar Berlanga in Las Vegas on September 14
By Associated Press, Daily Mail (UK), Fri, 26 Jul 2024
Canelo Alvarez is reportedly being stripped of one super middleweight crown as he prepares to defend his three others against Edgar Berlanga on September 14 in Las Vegas.
Alvarez's mandatory IBF title defense against that governing body's No. 1 contender, William Scull, is overdue, ESPN reports.
Read Full Story >>> SHIELDS & JOANISSE FINAL PRESS CONFERENCE AT LITTLE CAESARS ARENA QUOTES
PhilBoxing.com, Fri, 26 Jul 2024
DETROIT – July 25, 2024 – The final press conference was held today for “BIG TIME BOXING USA: SHIELDS VS. JOANISSE” featuring Undisputed Middleweight World Champion Claressa “GWOAT” Shields attempting t Read Full Story >>> CANELO ÁLVAREZ HEADLINES MEXICAN INDEPENDENCE DAY WEEKEND EXTRAVAGANZA REIGNITING MEXICO VS. PUERTO RICO RIVALRY AGAINST EDGAR BERLANGA
PhilBoxing.com, Fri, 26 Jul 2024
Canelo Promotions Presents Pound-For-Pound Great & Mexican Superstar Canelo Álvarez Battling Undefeated Puerto Rican Knockout Artist Edgar Berlanga Saturday, September 14 Topping PBC Pay-Per-View Event Available on P Read Full Story >>> Weights from Atlantic City
PhilBoxing.com, Fri, 26 Jul 2024
ATLANTIC CITY (July 24, 2024)--Weights for Friday night's Boxing Insider Promotions card that will take place at Tropicana Atlantic City and streamed Live on DAZN
Otto Wallin 244 lbs. - Onoriode Ehwarieme 226 lb Read Full Story >>> 'Jake Paul Next' Canelo Alvarez Gets Roasted For Fighting Edgar Berlanga
By Frank Yemi, TheSportster, Thu, 25 Jul 2024
Canelo Alvarez is scheduled to defend his super middleweight championship against Edgar Berlanga on September 14 at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas. Alvarez is expected to be a heavy favorite against Berlanga, who will be making his debut at the highest level of competition.
Critics have voiced their Read Full Story >>> Nisa Rodriguez to be honored by New York State & International Women’s Boxing Halls of Fame
PhilBoxing.com, Thu, 25 Jul 2024
NEW YORK CITY (July 25, 2024) – Both the New York State Boxing Hall of Fame (NYSBHOF) and International Women’s Boxing Hall of Fame (IWBHOF) have notified super middleweight prospect Nisa Rodriguez (2-0), a New York Read Full Story >>> Watch: Pacquiao Forces Coach To Take Time Out From Battering Him
By Niall Doran, Boxing News and Views, Thu, 25 Jul 2024
Manny Pacquiao is maybe punching harder than he ever actually has. For a small guy he hits like a mule.
Maybe in his speed and timing — that’s where he gets such incredible power.
A lot of it is just natural too and this actually forced his trainer Buboy to stop at one point:
Hopefully Read Full Story >>> Why is Canelo fighting Berlanga? What about Crawford and Benavidez?
By Mike Coppinger, ESPN.com, Thu, 25 Jul 2024
Canelo Alvarez, boxing's top star, is set to defend his super middleweight championship against Edgar Berlanga on Sept. 14 at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, sources told ESPN.
Alvarez, ESPN's No. 5 pound-for-pound boxer, will be a heavy favorite to dispatch Berlanga, who will fight on the upper ech Read Full Story >>> World Chess Olympiad-bound IM Daniel Quizon favorite in SM City-BF Parañaque chess tilt
By Marlon Bernardino, PhilBoxing.com, Thu, 25 Jul 2024
Manila---All eyes are on World Chess Olympiad-bound Grandmaster-elect and International Master (IM) Daniel Quizon in pushing the “1st PMA Masikhay Class 99 Chess Tournament” to be held at the 3rd Level Wellness Space SM City- BF Parañaque on August 3.
The 19-year-old Quizon is sure to have a Read Full Story >>> Top Rank Presents Heavyweight Battle: Joe Joyce vs. Derek Chisora
PhilBoxing.com, Thu, 25 Jul 2024
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(July 24, 2024) — Top Rank Boxing on ESPN pr Read Full Story >>> Top Rank Signs Pound-For-Pound Phenom Junto Nakatani to Co-Promotional Agreement with Teiken Promotions & M.T Boxing Gym
PhilBoxing.com, Thu, 25 Jul 2024
LAS VEGAS (July 24, 2024) —Teiken Promotions and M.T Boxing Gym have come to an agreement with Top Rank to co-promote Japanese pound-for-pound star, three-division king, and reigning WBC bantamweight world champion J Read Full Story >>> Lofranco to fight Sasan on July 26 in Calinan
By Lito delos Reyes, PhilBoxing.com, Thu, 25 Jul 2024
Arnel Lofranco of Davao City will fight Roldan Sasan of Bohol on Friday, July 26 at the Calinan Gym in Davao City.
The 20-year-old Lofranco has five wins with one loss and four knockouts.
He recently stopped Jays Read Full Story >>> CATTERALL JOINED BY HUNDREDS OF FANS FOR COMMUNITY RUN IN CHORLEY AHEAD OF BLOCKBUSTER AUGUST 24 PROGRAIS CLASH
PhilBoxing.com, Thu, 25 Jul 2024
1 month until 'El Gato' takes on two-time World Champion at Co-op Live in Manchester, live on DAZN
Jack Catterall was joined by hundreds of fans last night in Chorley where he hosted a special community 5k run in his Read Full Story >>> Brooklyn Heavyweight Prospect Pryce Taylor learned invaluable lessons sparring Jared Anderson
PhilBoxing.com, Thu, 25 Jul 2024
NEW YORK CITY (July 24, 2024) – Undefeated Brooklyn heavyweight prospect Pryce Taylor (4-0, 2 KOs) learned invaluable lessons from attending a Sugar Hill-operated training camp in Delray Beach, Florida, last w Read Full Story >>> Pacquiao Touches Down In Japan Grabs Attention Mobbed By Fans
By Niall Doran, Boxing News and Views, Thu, 25 Jul 2024
All systems are go in Japan this weekend and Pacquiao and his team have already been absolutely mobbed.
In a new golden age for Japanese boxing and sport in Japan, the boxing legend and Filipino legend Manny Pacquiao has touched down.
Already mobbed as shown here on his Facebook page earlier:
Read Full Story >>> The Past Week in Action 23 July 2024: Nakatani KOs Astrolabio in 1; Olascuaga Stops Kano in 3; Rocha Outpoints Domiguez
By Eric Armit, PhilBoxing.com, Wed, 24 Jul 2024
Nakatani KOs Astrolabio.
Highlights:
-In Tokyo Junto Nakatani kayos Vincent Astrolabio in the first round in a WBC bantamweight title defence and Anthony Olascuaga kayos Riku Kano in three round to win t Read Full Story >>> Watch: Pacquiao 4 Days Out From Japan Fight Still Has It
By Niall Doran, Boxing News and Views, Wed, 24 Jul 2024
Manny Pacquiao at 45 years young gets back into a boxing ring this weekend against a much younger and taller opponent.
Pacquiao will give away nearly half a foot to a 6 foot tall kickboxers in their boxing match this weekend in Japan.
Many have written off Pacquiao because of his age but this Read Full Story >>> VERGIL ORTIZ JR. AND SERHII BOHACHUK HOST LOS ANGELES MEDIA WORKOUT
PhilBoxing.com, Wed, 24 Jul 2024
THE WBC INTERIM SUPER WELTERWEIGHT WORLD TITLE CLASH IS SCHEDULED FOR SATURDAY, AUGUST 10, 2024 AT MICHELOB ULTRA ARENA AT MANDALAY BAY RESORT AND CASINO IN LAS VEGAS, EXCLUSIVELY LIVE ON DAZN
LOS ANGE Read Full Story >>> Vargas eyes at least two boxing golds
By Joaquin Henson, PhilBoxing.com, Wed, 24 Jul 2024
OSAKA. PBA chairman Ricky Vargas was here to preside in the league’s annual planning meeting but during a break, wore a different hat the other day when as ABAP president, he spoke about his expectations of Read Full Story >>> Carlos Costa's Report on Filipino Boxers Seeing Action in Thailand
By Carlos Costa, PhilBoxing.com, Wed, 24 Jul 2024
BANGKOK, Thailand – A number of tough and brave Filipino pro boxers of different weight classes are these days in the amazing, historic and fun Kingdom of Thailand, scheduled for fighting action.
I have Read Full Story >>> Liu Gang and Brico Santig Join Forces
PhilBoxing.com, Wed, 24 Jul 2024
Brico Santig (L) and Liu Gang (R).
The Chinese and Filipino Boxing Promoters Get Together to Collaborate Further.
Top China promoter Liu Gang and Award-winning Filipino matchmaker/promoter Brico Santig are j Read Full Story >>> Granite Chin Promotions signs 2024 N.E. Golden Glove Champion “Showtime” Shea Willcox
PhilBoxing.com, Wed, 24 Jul 2024
To make Pro debut on Sept. 13th in Bridgewater, MA
QUINCY, MA (July 23, 2024) – Granite Chin Promotions (GCP) has announced the signing of Everett (MA) junior welterweight “Showtime” Shea Willcox, a 2024 New Engl Read Full Story >>> Ryan Garcia Teases Pacquiao Fight On Japan Trip
By Niall Doran, Boxing News and Views, Wed, 24 Jul 2024
Boxing star from America Ryan Garcia is flying to Japan he says for the Manny Pacquiao fight this weekend.
Pacquiao returns to the boxing ring this weekend at RIZIN.
Should he win it is thought a title shot is possible before the end of the year incredibly.
Enter Ryan Garcia however, out of Read Full Story >>> Watch: Pacquiao Last Session In Philippines Before Japan Fight
By Niall Doran, Boxing News and Views, Wed, 24 Jul 2024
Manny Pacquiao is winding down his training now ahead of his big Japan fight in Rizin this weekend.
Many will be tuning in to see how sharp the 45-year-old still is.
He’s clearly being putting in the work and leaving no stone unturned in his last training session in his home country:
(Hat Read Full Story >>> PPV.COM RETURNS TO THE RING LIVE STREAMING WORLD TITLE TILT TERENCE CRAWFORD vs. ISRAIL MADRIMOV
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LOS ANGELES (July 23, 2024) -- PPV.COM, which does not require a subscription, returns to the ring when it live streams to box Read Full Story >>> Erislandy Lara, the 41-year-old Champ, Left Wanting
PhilBoxing.com, Tue, 23 Jul 2024
Age might just be a number but that statement doesn’t always provide much coverage in professional sports - or the workplace. The average retirement age around the world is 67 years old. Of course, in many sports, age doesn’t matter. Read Full Story >>> Terence Crawford on Jake Paul: "He is not a YouTuber anymore"
By Pablo Brito, Marca.com, Tue, 23 Jul 2024
Despite many people doubting him, Jake Paul obtained his tenth victory in his short boxing career on Saturday night in Las Vegas, this time against Mike Perry. He may have finally silenced many of his critics, because questions about the quality of his opponents have lingered since he began his boxi Read Full Story >>> Obituary: Ex-bantamweight champion Richie Sandoval, long-time Top Rank employee, dead at 63 of apparent heart attack
By Kevin Iole, KevinIole.com, Tue, 23 Jul 2024
Richie Sandoval, a former lineal bantamweight champion who lost his opportunity to compete in the Olympics when the United States boycotted the 1980 Games in Moscow, died Monday of an apparent heart attack at his son's Southern California home. He was 63.
Sandoval won the WBA bantamweight title o Read Full Story >>> P50,000 worth of pot prizes in 1st PMA Masikhay Class 99 chess
By Marlon Bernardino, PhilBoxing.com, Tue, 23 Jul 2024
A TOTAL P50,000 worth of pot prizes is at stake in the 1st PMA Masikhay Class 99 Chess Tournament set August 3 at the 3rd floor SM City BF Parañaque, Dr. Arcadio Santos Ave, Parañaque City.
Assistant Tournament Director Grandmaster elect and International Master Ronald Dableo bared this on Tues Read Full Story >>> Golden Age in Japanese Boxing: How is the Bigger World to Know?
By Teodoro Medina Reynoso, PhilBoxing.com, Tue, 23 Jul 2024
Imagine Manny Pacquiao fought only in the Philippines or Asia.
Or Roberto Duran in Panama or Latin Americas.
Would they have attained the success and greatness they achieved in their respective careers? Or their Read Full Story >>> Riyadh Season and Top Rank Agree on Official Partnership
PhilBoxing.com, Tue, 23 Jul 2024
Turki Alalshikh.
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia (July 22, 2024) — His Excellency Turki Alalshikh, Chairman of the Board of Directors of the General Entertainment Authority, today announced an official partnership between Riyad Read Full Story >>> RIYADH SEASON ANNOUNCES NEW PARTNERSHIP WITH GOLDEN BOY PROMOTIONS
PhilBoxing.com, Tue, 23 Jul 2024
RIYADH, SAUDI ARABIA (July 22, 2024): His Excellency Turki Alalshikh, Chairman of the Board of Directors of the General Entertainment Authority, has announced a partnership between Riyadh Season and Golden Boy Read Full Story >>> ‘We’re not taking him lightly’: Terence Crawford explains why he’s completely focused on Israil Madrimov
By Wil Esco, Bad Left Hook, Tue, 23 Jul 2024
As Terence Crawford readies himself for his move up in weight to challenge Israil Madrimov, he spends some time talking to boxing media about his thoughts on this fight, what’s to come next, and why he tells Shakur Stevenson to block out the negative criticism. Check out some excerpts of what he h Read Full Story >>> Manny Pacquiao set for $5 million payout if opponent kicks him
By Phil D. Jay, World Boxing News, Tue, 23 Jul 2024
Manny Pacquiao will pocket a huge bonus if his kickboxing opponent, Rukiya Anpo, breaks the rules in their forthcoming exhibition.
The stipulation was added to protect Pacquiao from kicks, similar to the rival Floyd Mayweather’s agreement for his RIZIN bouts against Tenshin Nasukawa and Mikuru Read Full Story >>> Canelo Alvarez can wait as Bud Crawford narrows his focus to Israil Madrimov
By Anthony Cocks, RingNews24, Mon, 22 Jul 2024
Former two-weight undisputed champion Terence ‘Bud’ Crawford 40-0 (31) will jump straight into the deep end of the pool when he challenges WBA junior middleweight champion Israil Madrimov 10-0-1 (7) at BMO Stadium in Los Angeles, California on August 3.
Much of the talk this year around the 3 Read Full Story >>> The 5 Toughest Opponents Of Muhammad Ali’s Career
By John Raspanti, SecondsOut.com, Mon, 22 Jul 2024
Simply known as ‘The Greatest’, new fans to the sport of boxing could be forgiven for thinking Muhammad Ali went through his career untouchable. That’s far from true – although he did show signs of it at stages – and his close contests added to his legacy just as much, if not more, than th Read Full Story >>> Quizon wins PCAP chess tournament
By Marlon Bernardino, PhilBoxing.com, Mon, 22 Jul 2024
San Juan City---Grandmaster elect and International Master Daniel Maravilla Quizon reinforced his position as one of the Philippines’ top chess players when he ruled the Professional Chess Association of the Philippines (PCAP) Tour of Champions Grandfinals at the Greenhills Mall in San Juan City S Read Full Story >>> Terence Crawford backtracks on comments made about possible Canelo Alvarez fight
Marca.com, Mon, 22 Jul 2024
Terence Crawford is gearing up for his super welterweight debut in an exciting WBA title fight against champion Israil Madrimov.
The showdown is set for August 3, and Crawford, the former undisputed welterweight champion, is fully focused on the upcoming bout.
Following his welterweight title Read Full Story >>> The Monster Inoue Heralds New Golden Age For Japanese Boxing
By Niall Doran, Boxing News and Views, Mon, 22 Jul 2024
As we’ve been saying on here for a while now, now the main man in boxing in Japan himself is saying the same thing.
This is the dawn of a new era for professional sport in the nation of Japan.
So many quality new promotions and established ones like RIZIN showing great lighter weight action Read Full Story >>> Door Opens to Kazuto Ioka To Become Champion Again
By Teodoro Medina Reynoso, PhilBoxing.com, Sun, 21 Jul 2024
Kazuto Ioka (L) and Kosei Tanaka.
Two weeks after losing his WBA belt in a unification against Argentine IBF champion Fernando Martinez, an opportunity has apparently opened for Kazuto Ioka to become world champion agai Read Full Story >>> Antonio, Arquero enter PCAP semis
By Marlon Bernardino, PhilBoxing.com, Sun, 21 Jul 2024
San Juan City---Grandmaster Rogelio "Joey" Antonio Jr. and non master Kevin Arquero have entered the semifinals of the Professional Chess Association of the Philippines (PCAP) Champions Tour at Greenhills Malls in San Juan City on Sunday, July 21, 2024.
Antonio defeated International Master Chit Read Full Story >>> Jason Balajadia, Leboy Atencio Gear Up for Highland Boxing Action July 25 in Thailand
By Carlos Costa, PhilBoxing.com, Sun, 21 Jul 2024
Filipino boxers Jason Balajadia of Gensan and Leboy Atencio of Northern Samar gear up for action in the coming Highland Boxing Promotions show this Thursday, July 25, at the plush SpacePlus Night Club, RCA Plaza, in B Read Full Story >>> AKAI, THE NEWEST KICKBOXING ASSOCIATION IN ASIA!
By Marlon Bernardino, PhilBoxing.com, Sun, 21 Jul 2024
Asian Kickboxing Association Inc. conducted its first-ever belting promotion, awarding of affiliate certificates, and induction of officers on July 20, 2024, in Barangay CAA/BF International Village, Las Piñas City.
AKAI, a Securities and Exchange Commission registered was founded on May 12, 202 Read Full Story >>> Junto Nakatani's lethal body shot more proof that Naoya Inoue isn't Japan's only boxing superstar
By Kevin Iole, KevinIole.com, Sun, 21 Jul 2024
Japan has long been a boxing hotbed and produced numerous elite boxers. Led by undisputed super bantamweight champion Naoya Inoue, boxing has reached new heights in Japan in the last several years. Inoue is arguably the best pound-for-pound boxer in the world, and has been undisputed champion in two Read Full Story >>> Ring Rusty Pacquiao’s July 28 Opponent Much Bigger, Younger, Stronger Then You Think
By Niall Doran, Boxing News and Views, Sun, 21 Jul 2024
Manny Pacquiao returns to the boxing ring next week in Japan after a last minute change of opponent.
Many think next week is just a warm up fight for Pacquiao ahead of a world title shot against Mario Barrios before the end of the year.
They are quite wrong about that however, very wrong no le Read Full Story >>> Manny Pacquiao faces WBC disaster in form of six-foot kickboxer
By Phil D. Jay, World Boxing News, Sun, 21 Jul 2024
Manny Pacquiao puts his chances of fighting for the WBC welterweight title at 45 in jeopardy for a scheduled exhibition on July 28.
Pacquiao faces six-foot kickboxing champion Rukiya Anpo at Super RIZIN 3, knowing his long-drawn-out plans to challenge WBC ruler Mario Barrios are hanging in the ba Read Full Story >>> NAKATANI STOPS ASTROLABIO IN FIRST ROUND WITH WICKED BODY SHOT
By Dong Secuya, PhilBoxing.com, Sat, 20 Jul 2024
Japanese three-division world champion Junto Nakatani delivered a devastating body shot to the midsection of Filipino challenger Vincent Astrolabio who ran out of air as he crumpled to the canvas and succumbed Read Full Story >>> Olascuaga Knocks Out Kano in 3 to Capture Vacant WBO Flyweight Title in Japan
By Dong Secuya, PhilBoxing.com, Sat, 20 Jul 2024
Anthony Olascuaga knocked out Riku Kano in the 3rd round to wrest the vacant WBO world flyweight title at the Ryogoku Kokugikan Arena in Tokyo, Japan Saturday night in the first of two world title fights with the main e Read Full Story >>> PCAP Chess: Quizon, 7 others advance
By Marlon Bernardino, PhilBoxing.com, Sat, 20 Jul 2024
After 2 days of elimination, Friday and Saturday, eight players successfully advanced to the quarter finals on Sunday in the ongoing PCAP Champions Tour at Greenhills Malls in San Juan City.
They are IM Daniel Quizon (total of 9 match points, FM Ellan Asuela (8.5 match points), FM Austin Jacob Read Full Story >>> Filipino boxers locked and loaded
By Nick Giongco, Daily Tribune, Sat, 20 Jul 2024
The five-man Philippine boxing team is ready to rumble with no less than the Association of Boxing Alliances in the Philippines (ABAP) making that guarantee as they enter the final phase of the preparations for the Paris Olympics.
“So far, so good,” reported national team coach Ronald Chavez Read Full Story >>> AND THE NEW! ALEXIS "LEX" ROCHA CLINCHES NABO WELTERWEIGHT TITLE AND TAKES AWAY SANTIAGO "SOMER" DOMINGUEZ' PERFECT RECORD
PhilBoxing.com, Sat, 20 Jul 2024
UNDERCARD FOR ROCHA VS. DOMINGUEZ FEATURED THE RETURN OF GOLDEN BOY’S BEST PROSPECTS
GOLDEN BOY FIGHT NIGHT ON DAZN WAS LIVE FROM FANTASY SPRINGS RESORT CASINO
INDIO, CALIF. (July 19, 2024) - In a back-and-forth Read Full Story >>> Tabernilla rules 8th Eastern Asian Youth Chess Championship 2024 - U16 division in Penang, earns IM norm and FM title
By Marlon Bernardino, PhilBoxing.com, Sat, 20 Jul 2024
Penang, Malaysia---Tyrhone James Tabernilla has bagged the boys’ under-16 crown Standard competition in the 8th Eastern Asian Youth Chess Championship 2024 held at Cititel Hotel in Penang, Malaysia on Saturday, July 20, here.
The 16-year old Tabernilla, a Grade 11 student of De La Salle Santiag Read Full Story >>> Astrolabio out to shock the world in duel with WBC champ Nakatani
By Gerry Ramos, Spin.ph, Sat, 20 Jul 2024
VINCENT Astrolabio had overcome adversities in the past- and he’s confident he’ll be able to overcome his toughest test now staring him straight in the eyes.
The Filipino challenger comes in as an overwhelming underdog against Japanese champion Junto Nakatani when they fight over the WBC bant Read Full Story >>> World Boxing to hold its first competition in Asia as Ulaanbaatar in Mongolia is confirmed as the host of third World Boxing Cup of 2024
PhilBoxing.com, Sat, 20 Jul 2024
The third World Boxing Cup event of the year will be held at the UG Arena, Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia from September 23-26, 2024.
The four-day competition is the first World Boxing Cup event to be held in Asia and is being hosted by the Mongolian Boxing Federation and World Boxing.
The World Boxing Read Full Story >>> ALL 2024 CLASS OF INDUCTEES CONFIRMED ATLANTIC CITY BOXING HALL OF FAME 8TH ANNUAL AWARDS & INDUCTION WEEKEND
PhilBoxing.com, Sat, 20 Jul 2024
ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. (July 19, 2024) — Tickets are on sale for the Atlantic City Boxing Hall of Fame (ACBHOF) 8th Annual Awards & Induction Weekend to be held Friday September 27th, Saturday September 28th, and Sunday September 29th, 2024 at Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Atlantic City and Boardwalk Reso Read Full Story >>> Manny Pacquiao puts Floyd Mayweather to shame with next foe
By Phil D. Jay, World Boxing News, Sat, 20 Jul 2024
Manny Pacquiao faces an unknown quantity on his comeback to the sport after agreeing to face a late replacement opponent.
The boxing legend had agreed to battle Chihiro Suzuki until the kickboxer dropped out of the fight due to injury. Former K1 Super Lightweight titleholder Rukiya Anpo stepped i Read Full Story >>> Oscar De La Hoya And His Clapping Duck
By Paul Magno, BoxingNews.co, Sat, 20 Jul 2024
It always stings when a fight fan learns that boxing is a business and that the sport is not a noble art where warriors go to battle only for the sake of warrior pride. But there’s a reason it’s called “prizefighting.”
Just yesterday, promoter Oscar De La Hoya proved that he’s all abou Read Full Story >>> WBA, Inoue Reach a Modus Vivendi; MJ Akhmadaliev Appears "Abandoned"
By Teodoro Medina Reynoso, PhilBoxing.com, Fri, 19 Jul 2024
Inoue (L) and Akhmadaliev (R).
It can be said that the WBA and the camp of "The Monster" Naoya Inoue have reached a modus vivendi that allowed Inoue to keep his WBA title without fighting the organization's mand Read Full Story >>> Astrolabio 117.5, Nakatani 117.3
By Lito delos Reyes, PhilBoxing.com, Fri, 19 Jul 2024
CHALLENGER Vincent Astrolabio of Gensan made it 117.5 while undefeated defending champion WBC World bantamweight king Junto Nakatani of Japan is 117.3 in their final weigh-in today, July 19 at Tokyo Dome Hotel.
Read Full Story >>> ‘Doberman’ set for daring Mexico mission
By Nick Giongco, Daily Tribune, Fri, 19 Jul 2024
Dave “Doberman” Apolinario will have a little over two weeks to get acclimatized to Mexico City’s sickening 2,240-meters (7,349-feet) elevation as the Filipino southpaw battles Angel “Camaleon” Ayala for the vacant International Boxing Federation flyweight throne on 9 August in Mexico City Read Full Story >>> WEIGHTS FROM TOKYO: NAKATANI - 117 ¼ LBS., ASTROLABIO - 117 ½ LBS (PHOTOS)
PhilBoxing.com, Fri, 19 Jul 2024
Both defending champion Junto Nakatani of Japan and Vincent Astrolabio of the Philippines made weight Friday at the Tokyo Dome Hotel in Tokyo, Japan to make official their WBC world bantamweight title fight sche Read Full Story >>> 39th Kadayawan Junior Tennis Championship starts Aug. 17
By Lito delos Reyes, PhilBoxing.com, Fri, 19 Jul 2024
THE 39th Kadayawan sa Dabaw Junior Tennis Championships will start on August 17 featuring 12 categories in Davao City.
This event is open for registration starting today and will end three days before August 17.
“It will have 10 unisex, 12, 14, 16, 18 and 25 for under boys and girl’s categ Read Full Story >>> Astrolabio ready to rumble
By Joaquin Henson, PhilBoxing.com, Fri, 19 Jul 2024
Filipino challenger Vincent Astrolabio won’t leave anything to chance in a bold bid to dethrone undefeated WBC bantamweight champion Junto Nakatani in a scheduled 12-round bout at the Ryogoku Kokugikan in T Read Full Story >>> Towering 6’3” Filipino Middleweight Blazen Rocilli Signs Managerial with Boxing VIP
PhilBoxing.com, Fri, 19 Jul 2024
Blazen Rocilli.
LAS VEGAS, NV (July 18, 2024) – Filipino boxer Blazen Rocilli (6-0, 5 KOs), a promising 21-year-old middleweight from Waipahu, Hawaii, now training in Las Vegas, NV, has officially signed Read Full Story >>> GOLDEN BOY FIGHT NIGHT ON DAZN: ROCHA VS. DOMINGUEZ OFFICIAL WEIGHTS
PhilBoxing.com, Fri, 19 Jul 2024
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By Toby Morgan, SecondsOut.com, Fri, 19 Jul 2024
Former two-weight world champion Andre Ward has voiced his opinion on the potential super-fight between Saul ‘Canelo‘ Alvarez and Terence Crawford.
‘Bud’ has been targeting Canelo ever since he put in a career defining performance last year against welterweight rival Errol Spence Jr.
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