Pumicpic fights Korean in Japan
By Lito delos Reyes, PhilBoxing.com, Tue, 13 Jan 2026
VETERAN Richard “The Beast” Pumicpic of Zamboanga del Norte will make a comeback by fighting South Korea's Young Doo Choi on March 1 at 176BOX in Toyonaka, Osaka, Japan.
Pumicpic [23-14-3, 7KOs] did not fight from 20 Read Full Story >>>No. 1 rated WBA Super Flyweight contender John “Scrappy” Ramirez remains patient and Looks forward to a 2026 World title shot
PhilBoxing.com, Tue, 13 Jan 2026
Kicking-off New Year this Friday in California
LOS ANGELES (January 12, 2026) –- Warning, fight fans, don’t sleep on exciting John “Scrappy” Ramirez (16-1, 9 KOs), the No. 1 rated super flyweight contender in Read Full Story >>> Ironman 70.3 Davao on March 22
By Lito delos Reyes, PhilBoxing.com, Tue, 13 Jan 2026
THE exciting Ironman 70.3 Davao will be back on March 22 as one of the most competitive races in the Philippines.
“Athletes will dive into the calm waters of Talomo Bay, with the majestic Mt. Apo as their backdrop,” said race director Julian Valencia of Sunrise Events.
He said that “the Read Full Story >>> 10 Reasons Why Mayweather v Pacquiao 2 Can Be Huge In 2026
By Niall Doran, Boxing News and Views, Tue, 13 Jan 2026
There is talk that Mayweather vs Pacquiao 2 will happen this year and it is very possible according to latest analysis in the market.
Mayweather has said he will box Mike Tyson in an exhibition but there is more than that.
By all accounts he wants to actually get back in a pro boxing ring and Read Full Story >>> THE PAST WEEK IN ACTION 12 JANUARY 2026: Dalton Smith Halts Subriel Matias in 5; Kabayel Stops Knyba in 3
By Eric Armit, PhilBoxing.com, Mon, 12 Jan 2026
HIGHLIGHTS:
-Dalton Smith wins the WBC super lightweight title as he halts champion Subriel Matias in the fifth round. There are wins for Jeyvier Cintron, Nestor Bravo, Emmanuel Rodriguez and Keith Colon.
Read Full Story >>> Jerusalem appears on Collazo’s radar
By Nick Giongco, Daily Tribune, Mon, 12 Jan 2026
Not one but two blips have appeared on Oscar Collazo’s radar screen.
Melvin Jerusalem has been detected by the Puerto Rican two-belt world minimumweight champion Oscar Collaz as well.
Jerusalem, holder of the World Boxing Council strap, and Collazo exchanged messages in a post that came out Read Full Story >>> Chess Players Association of Negros Occidental, Incorporated (CPANOI) – 2026 Opening Event
By Marlon Bernardino, PhilBoxing.com, Mon, 12 Jan 2026
The year 2026 is kicked off with a large and magnificent 1st Linasan Chess Festival, held as part of Barangay Taculing’s Annual Charter Day celebration. This event was conceptualized by Sangguniang Kabataan (SK) officials, led by their active and charming Chairperson Ms. Bea Kyshia Pabular, and su Read Full Story >>> STUNNING SMITH DESTROYS MATIAS TO BECOME WORLD CHAMPION
PhilBoxing.com, Sun, 11 Jan 2026
Sheffield king dethrones WBC ruler in spectacular fashion in Brooklyn to claim title
Dalton Smith is the new WBC World Super-Lightweight champion after a spectacular stoppage win over Subriel Matias in Brooklyn.
Smith Read Full Story >>> Former WBC champ Bazooka Limón hospitalized in Mexico
By Gabriel F. Cordero, PhilBoxing.com, Sun, 11 Jan 2026
It has been learned that former two-time Mexican WBC super lightweight world champion Rafael "Bazooka" Limón is hospitalized at the Central Military Hospital in Mexico City following a recent visit by WBC President Read Full Story >>> Roy Jones Jr sees only one winner in Oleksandr Usyk vs Moses Itauma
By Oscar Pick, BoxingNews, Sun, 11 Jan 2026
Roy Jones Jr has offered his take on a potential heavyweight clash between Oleksandr Usyk and Moses Itauma, firmly believing that the timing of their matchup could determine its result.
As the current bona fide king of his division, Usyk has left himself with very little to prove, but hopes to fi Read Full Story >>> Watch: Shakur Stevenson Promising Carnage For Teofimo Lopez
By Niall Doran, Boxing News and Views, Sun, 11 Jan 2026
Shakur Stevenson is in no mood to show forgiveness or mercy to his adversaries at the moment and this is chilling for Lopez.
Stevenson is a professional fighter who fights for prizes and is quite right to have no empathy or sympathy, or even a shred of it, for a foe that is in the way of his.
Read Full Story >>> Zuffa Boxing set to unveil its maiden card on January 23 in Las Vegas
By Gabriel F. Cordero, PhilBoxing.com, Sat, 10 Jan 2026
The surprising promotional company Zuffa Boxing, along with Paramount+, will kick off its highly anticipated first event of the 2026 season with the main event between Irish prospect Callum Walsh (15-0, 11 KOs) Read Full Story >>> ‘I’ve got an army and army’s move in numbers’ Owen Corrigan returns for Light Heavyweight title Clash March 13 in Perth – Thunderdome 53
PhilBoxing.com, Sat, 10 Jan 2026
Friday the 13th of March, Dragon Fire Boxing hits the Metro City Arena for the first time this year for Thunderdome 53 with a stacked card.
One of the main events features rising prospect Owen “Bomber” Corrigan takes on Mi Read Full Story >>> Pasalamat Festival Chess Tour 2026 to Push Through
By Marlon Bernardino, PhilBoxing.com, Sat, 10 Jan 2026
The highly anticipated Pasalamat Festival Chess Tour 2026 will push through on January 16 and 17, 2026, at the Convention Center, Rotunda, Pagadian City.
The 2-day Rapid Chess Tournament (15 minutes plus 2 seconds increment) is divided into two categories.
The Pasalamat Festival Under-17 Che Read Full Story >>> MANNY PACQUIAO PROMOTIONS & TURNING STONE RESORT CASINO PRESENT CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 28 - VERONA, NY
PhilBoxing.com, Sat, 10 Jan 2026
Elijah Pierce vs. Lorenzo Parra to Headline WBO Featherweight International Championship LIVE on Amazon Prime TV
LAS VEGAS, NV – Jan 9, 2026 — Manny Pacquiao Promotions (“MPP”) today announced its Read Full Story >>> ELIF TURHAN SIGNS NEW MULTI-FIGHT DEAL WITH MATCHROOM BOXING – FIRST IBF WORLD TITLE DEFENCE DATE SET FOR SATURDAY, JANUARY 31
PhilBoxing.com, Sat, 10 Jan 2026
Elif Nur Turhan has signed a new multi-fight extension with Matchroom Boxing and will make the first defence of her IBF World Lightweight Title on Saturday, January 31 in Newcastle - live on the Global Home of Boxing, Read Full Story >>> Driving Philippine Tennis Forward: Jean Henri Lhuillier Champions the 2026 Cebuana Lhuillier Tennis Tour
By Marlon Bernardino, PhilBoxing.com, Sat, 10 Jan 2026
The 2026 Cebuana Lhuillier Tennis Tour officially kicks off a new season of nationwide competition, reaffirming its mission to elevate Philippine tennis under the leadership of Jean Henri Lhuillier, President and CEO of Cebuana Lhuillier. In partnership with Unified Tennis Philippines (UTP), the tou Read Full Story >>> 2026 USA Boxing Elite High Performance Selection Camp Attendees Announced
PhilBoxing.com, Sat, 10 Jan 2026
Thirty-Three Athletes Set to Attend Elite High Performance Selection Camp at the United States Olympic and Paralympic Training Center in Colorado Springs
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (January 8, 2026) – Recently, USA Boxing concluded the 2025 National Championships in Lubbock, Texas. Following the Read Full Story >>> ‘I’m ready to make some noise’ Billy Quinncroft returns for Cruiserweight title Clash March 13 in Perth – Thunderdome 53
PhilBoxing.com, Fri, 09 Jan 2026
Friday the 13th of March, Dragon Fire Boxing hits the Metro City Arena for the first time this year for Thunderdome 53 with a stacked card.
One of the main events features undefeated Billy “Big Bosh” Quincroft 4-0 as he Read Full Story >>> Dableo and Laylo's Team to Compete in Bulacan
By Marlon Bernardino, PhilBoxing.com, Fri, 09 Jan 2026
The multi-titled University of Santo Tomas chess team, guided by Candidate Grandmaster Ronald Dableo and Grandmaster Darwin Laylo, will be among the top contenders at the highly anticipated 2026 Santa Maria Town Fiesta Chess Challenge. The event kicks off on January 25, 2026, at the Immaculate Conce Read Full Story >>> Sanman Boxing present Yeerken vs. Carcedo WBA Asia South Title Clash in General Santos City on Feb 9
PhilBoxing.com, Fri, 09 Jan 2026
Yesihat Yeerken (10-7) of China will face Filipino contender Jhunrick Carcedo (11-4) in a thrilling WBA Asia South super welterweight title fight headlining the Sanman Boxing Show on February 9 at the Villa Kristen Re Read Full Story >>> Hardstone adds 2 more title fights on January 26
By Lito delos Reyes, PhilBoxing.com, Fri, 09 Jan 2026
Art Monis.
TWO exciting title fights were also added by the Hardstone Monis Promotion on January 26, Monday at the Arenas Civic Center in Malasiqui, Pangasinan.
This was announced by promoter Art Monis of Hardstone Monis Read Full Story >>> Panamerican Boxing Confederation Partners with Xempower for Digital and AI-Driven Transformation
PhilBoxing.com, Fri, 09 Jan 2026
Panamerican Boxing Confederation is proud to announce a partnership with Xempower as the organization's official exclusive technology services provider for boxing competition.
Founded in 2015 by former boxer and judge Thomas Cai, Xempower is a trailblazer in transforming boxing with innovative, A Read Full Story >>> IGMOB TALENT GROUP Launches www.IGMOBTalent.com to Represent Fighters, Entertainers, and Rising Talent Across Sports & Media
PhilBoxing.com, Fri, 09 Jan 2026
LOS ANGELES, CA (January 8, 2026) – Javier Zinzun Jr., the world-renowned boxing fashion designer and branding strategist behind I Got My Own Back (IGMOB), has officially launched www.IGMOBTalent.com, a new digital platform built to help fighters, athletes, and entertainers secure sponsorships, me Read Full Story >>> SEAG Davao-based athletes eye International stints
By Lito delos Reyes, PhilBoxing.com, Fri, 09 Jan 2026
MARC Alexander Lim and Simon Servillon, who recently saw action in the 2025 Southeast Asian Games will seek more national and international competitions in order to improve their skills and get another chance to see action in the next edition of the Games.
Lim, who bagged a bronze medal in Jiu-Ji Read Full Story >>> Canoy banking on his ring experience against Kuse
By Lito delos Reyes, PhilBoxing.com, Thu, 08 Jan 2026
Joey Canoy.
JOEY “The Babyface” Canoy of General Santos City is confident that he has the edge of experience against his opponent Siyakolwa Kuse of South Africa.
The 32-year-old Canoy will face Kuse in a title-elimin Read Full Story >>> Undefeated Kansas Middleweight Prospect Marco “El Tiburon” Romero finished 2025 with 7th triumphs, all by knockout, & 11-0 record
PhilBoxing.com, Thu, 08 Jan 2026
KANSAS CITY, Kan. (January 7, 2025) – Undefeated Kansas middleweight prospect Marco “El Tiburon” Romero (11-0, 10 KOs) closed 2025 with his seventh victory of the year, all ending in knockouts, back on Decemb Read Full Story >>> Kinetix Sports aims for bigger events in 2026
By Lito delos Reyes, PhilBoxing.com, Thu, 08 Jan 2026
KINETIX Sports - Mindanao’s premier sports and outdoor event organized since 2008, is aiming for better and bigger events in 2026.
“2025 — what a run! Just thankful for the trust of our clients and aiming for better and bigger events for 2026,” said general manager and race director Kenne Read Full Story >>> 2026 Santa Maria Town Fiesta Chess Challenge on January 26
By Marlon Bernardino, PhilBoxing.com, Thu, 08 Jan 2026
The 2026 Santa Maria Town Fiesta Chess Challenge will kick off on January 25, 2026, to be held at the Immaculate Conception Academy Gymnasium, Sta. Maria, Bulacan.
A 15-minute plus 3-second increment time control format will be implemented, led by 2026 Sta. Maria Fiesta President Engr. Jovel Men Read Full Story >>> World Ranked Heavyweight Dainier Pero Headlines on Saturday, January 17th at the 2300 Arena in Philadelphia
PhilBoxing.com, Wed, 07 Jan 2026
Plus Undefeaed Mekhi Phillips, Pryce Sparrow, 16-Year-Old Phenom David Garcia, Otabek Melikov and Eduardo Corona
PHILADELPHIA, Pa. – January 6, 2026 --On Saturday night, January 17th, undefeated and world ranked heavyweight Dainier Pero will headline a seven-bout card at The 2300 Arena in Phila Read Full Story >>> Jahyae Brown to Battle Arnold Gonzalez in Exciting Co-Feature on Thursday, January 15th at The War Memorial in Trenton, New Jersey
PhilBoxing.com, Wed, 07 Jan 2026
Shinard Bunch Takes on John Paul Magalong in Main-Event
Plus Undefeated Cornelius Mitchell, Jean Pierre Valencia, Juan Davilla, Michael Harris
PRESS CONFERENCE AND PUBLIC WEIGH IN ON WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 14TH AT THE WAR MEMORIAL AT 3 PM ET
New Boxing Promotion to Begin High-Quality East Read Full Story >>> Mayweather v Pacquiao Careers Comparison Case Study
By Niall Doran, Boxing News and Views, Wed, 07 Jan 2026
Listen, when you talk about the two biggest names in modern boxing that still get people arguing years later, it has to be Floyd Mayweather Jr. and Manny Pacquiao.
These two defined an entire era, packed arenas, broke records left, right and centre, and fought each other in what was the biggest f Read Full Story >>> Hendri Cedeno Seeks Monumental Victory Against Alfredo Santiago for NABO Title January 10 at Barclays Center
PhilBoxing.com, Tue, 06 Jan 2026
BROOKLYN, NY (January 5, 2026) — Hendri “La Bazuca” Cedeno (16-0, 12 KOs), the undefeated power-punching boxer-puncher from La Romana, Dominican Republic, now proudly representing Reading, PA, is set to take the b Read Full Story >>> Kingsley Ibeh learned from his Loss 5 years ago to Jared Anderson
PhilBoxing.com, Tue, 06 Jan 2026
‘The Black Panther’ ready to shock and awe Jarrell Miller on Jan. 31 at Madison Square Garden
LOS ANGELES (January 5, 2026) – Nigeria-born heavyweight force Kingsley “The Back Lion” Ibeh (15-2-1, 13 KOs), a for Read Full Story >>> Unified World Cruiserweight Champion Gilberto ‘Zurdo’ Ramirez returning to Corpus Christi…as a promoter!
PhilBoxing.com, Tue, 06 Jan 2026
‘Gulf Coast Glory’ to feature hometown fighters Julian Delgado & Jerry Belmontes in Co-main events on January 31 in Texas
LOS ANGELES (January 5, 2026) – Zurdo Promotions has announced it will co-promote the J Read Full Story >>> Ocum to fight Ballesteros on January 26
By Lito delos Reyes, PhilBoxing.com, Mon, 05 Jan 2026
LIGHTWEIGHT Roger “Assassin” Ocum of Kidapawan City will fight undefeated Ronerick “Jackhammer” Ballesteros of Manila on January 26 for the WBC Asian lightweight title at the Arenas Civic Center in Malasiqui, Read Full Story >>> SEA Plus Youth Games - Tolentino
By Lito delos Reyes, PhilBoxing.com, Mon, 05 Jan 2026
THE SEA Plus Youth Games - a new stage for the region’s future champions is being created and spearheaded by POC President Abraham “Bambol” Tolentino.
It is a multi-sport event for the youth that will serve as a preparation for other youth-based tournaments such as the Asian Youth Games an Read Full Story >>> 87th Kalilangan Chess Festival Featuring Manny Pacquiao International Open to Push Through
By Marlon Bernardino, PhilBoxing.com, Mon, 05 Jan 2026
The highly anticipated 87th Kalilangan Chess Festival 2026, featuring the Manny Pacquiao International Open, will take place from February 23 to March 1, 2026, at the Family Country Hotel in General Santos City.
According to tournament organizer Orly Ortega, this event—supported by Sen. Manny Read Full Story >>> Amanda Serrano dominant in hard-fought unanimous decision over Reina Tellez
By Mark Lelinwalla, DAZN News, Sun, 04 Jan 2026
Reina Tellez stepped in on two week's notice and gave Amanda Serrano a rugged, game challenge.
But by the end of 10 action-packed three-minute rounds, 'The Real Deal' showed and proved she was levels above in ring savvy, punch precision and power in retaining her WBA and WBO unified featherweight Read Full Story >>> Stephanie Han vs Holly Holm result: Holm falls short in world title bid, loses technical decision
By Scott Christ, Yahoo! Sports, Sun, 04 Jan 2026
Holly Holm attempted to win her first boxing world title in over a decade tonight, and came up short, losing to WBA lightweight champ Stephanie Han by technical decision.
The bout was stopped in the seventh round due to Han (12-0, 3 KO) suffering a cut on an accidental clash of heads. The cut may Read Full Story >>> Joe Rogan launches fiery rant at boxing body for stripping Terence Crawford over $300,000 demand
By Harvey Leonard, Bloody Elbow, Sat, 03 Jan 2026
Joe Rogan is baffled by what the WBC did in December.
The longtime UFC color commentator was among those laying heavy praise on Terence Crawford for what he did inside the boxing ring last September.
Crawford beat Canelo Alvarez after moving up two divisions to challenge the Mexican legend for Read Full Story >>> Deniega to fight Oka in Japan
By Lito delos Reyes, PhilBoxing.com, Fri, 02 Jan 2026
SOUTHPAW RV “The Crusher” Deniega of General Santos City will face Japanese Hijiri Oka on January 23 at the Korakuen Hall in Tokyo, Japan.
“It's okay, the preparation for this fight is still intense,” said t Read Full Story >>> Illness forces Paddy Donovan to withdraw from IBF Welterweight World Eliminator January 16 versus Liam Paro in Australia
PhilBoxing.com, Fri, 02 Jan 2026
NEW YORK CITY (January 1, 2026) – Irish welterweight contender Paddy “The Real Deal” Donovan (14-2, 11 KOs) has had to withdraw from his planned January 16th, 12-round International Boxing Federation (IBF) World Welterweight Title Eliminator against Australian Liam Paro (26-1, 16 KO) in Austra Read Full Story >>> Canadian World Cruiserweight Contender Ryan Rozicki returning to ring March 7th
PhilBoxing.com, Thu, 01 Jan 2026
HAMILTON, Ontario, Canada (December 31, 2025) – World cruiserweight contender Ryan “The Bruiser” Rozicki’s long-awaited ring return is officially scheduled for March 7th against Gerardo Mellado in the 10-round m Read Full Story >>> How Far Can Manny Pacquiao Take The IBA In 2026
By Niall Doran, Boxing News and Views, Thu, 01 Jan 2026
It was news in boxing that maybe went unnoticed more than it should towards the end of 2025 but really game changing news for amateur boxing no less.
That was that the IBA, the International Boxing Association, the premier organization for amateur boxing worldwide in the sport that has all the bi Read Full Story >>> Lover Boy on hot streak
By Joaquin Henson, PhilBoxing.com, Wed, 31 Dec 2025
Kenneth Llover is leaving a trail of broken hearts in his wake as the Lover Boy continues to make opponents wonder if he’ll ever turn from horrific to romantic in the ring. Llover, 22, has stopped his last five op Read Full Story >>> Silvano fights Gurung on January 13 in Hong Kong
By Lito delos Reyes, PhilBoxing.com, Wed, 31 Dec 2025
Silvano.
VERGILIO “Maton” Silvano of Cebu City will fight Ashish Gurung of Hong Kong on January 13, Tuesday at the Queen Elizabeth Stadium in Hong Kong.
The 35-year-old Silvano [21-19-2, 12KOs] will leave for Hong Kong Read Full Story >>> GM Laylo faces tough competition in Caloocan rapid chess
By Marlon Bernardino, PhilBoxing.com, Wed, 31 Dec 2025
Grandmaster Darwin Laylo, FIDE Master Christopher Castellano and National Master Jose "Jojo" Aquino expect tough sailing in the Mobile Chess Bus Open Tournament (Rapid format) on Sunday, January 4, 2026 at Kai Mall, Almar, Zabarte, Caloocan City.
"It will be a very tough match against the Metro M Read Full Story >>> GOLDEN BOY DELIVERS A LOADED UNDERCARD OF STAR PROSPECTS FOR ROCHA VS. CURIEL II
PhilBoxing.com, Wed, 31 Dec 2025
FRIDAY, JANUARY 16, 2026 LIVE FROM ACRISURE ARENA AND EXCLUSIVELY BROADCAST ON DAZN
Tickets On Sale Now!
PALM DESERT, CALIF. (Dec. 30, 2025) — Adding even more fuel to the Run It Back: Rocha vs. Curi Read Full Story >>> Money to blow: Inside Floyd 'Money' Mayweather's lavish, debt-filled post-boxing life
By Daniel Geiger and Ellen Thomas, Business Insider, Wed, 31 Dec 2025
t was a typical scene for anyone familiar with the luxe life that Floyd Mayweather flaunts on social media: the 48-year-old former boxing champion sitting in the cabin of a private jet, counting a heap of $100 bills and talking about the envy that gets directed at him.
"Continue to hate," Mayweat Read Full Story >>> Arca wins silver in Eastern Asian Juniors Chess Championships 2025
By Marlon Bernardino, PhilBoxing.com, Wed, 31 Dec 2025
International Master Christian Gian Karlo Arca, of Zamboanga City who is a consistent medalist in international competitions and the brightest hope to become the first Grandmaster in Mindanao, added another trophy in his collection after winning the silver medal in the 2025 Eastern Asian Juniors Che Read Full Story >>> Floyd Mayweather back on table for Manny Pacquiao after Rolly Romero talks collapse
By Mike Coppinger, The Ring, Tue, 30 Dec 2025
Talks for a Manny Pacquiao-Rolly Romero bout have collapsed, sources tell The Ring, scrapping plans for a welterweight fight in the first quarter of 2026.
The 47-year-old legend told reporters in October in his native Philippines that he was "negotiating and finalizing" a bout with Romero that w Read Full Story >>> Donaire awaits WBA order
By Joaquin Henson, PhilBoxing.com, Tue, 30 Dec 2025
Nonito Donaire, Jr. has emailed the WBA regarding his recent split decision loss to Seiya Tsutsumi in Tokyo and is awaiting a reaction after the holidays to address the contentious outcome. The WBA has yet to update its r Read Full Story >>> Anthony Joshua injured in car crash in Nigeria
By Gabriel F. Cordero, PhilBoxing.com, Tue, 30 Dec 2025
Former world champion Anthony Joshua, 36, was injured in a car crash in Lagos-Ibadan, Ogun State, Nigeria, while two other people died. Joshua was a passenger in a Lexus Jeep that collided with a truck stopped on the hig Read Full Story >>> Sampson Boxing Signs Red Hot Middleweight Vito Mielnicki Jr to Exclusive Promotional Contract
PhilBoxing.com, Tue, 30 Dec 2025
(December 29, 2025) – Sampson Lewkowicz of Sampson Boxing proudly announces the signing of WBO #5- and WBC #11-ranked middleweight Vito “White Magic” Mielnicki Jr to an exclusive promotional contract.
23- Read Full Story >>> Undefeated Carl Jammes Martin Plots Next Move as New Year Unfolds
PhilBoxing.com, Mon, 29 Dec 2025
Two months removed from his last fight, Carl Jammes Martin — is navigating an uncertain stretch in his career, with questions emerging about timing, direction, and momentum for one of the Philippines’ Read Full Story >>> Alvin Gayeta Roma leads Mansa Engineering Consultancy Team B to rule New York Chess Academy Team Tournament; pockets P100,000
By Marlon Bernardino, PhilBoxing.com, Mon, 29 Dec 2025
Mansa Engineering Consultancy Team B ruled the New York Chess Academy Team Tournament on Sunday, December 28, 2025, at Nueva Ecija Coliseum, Palayan City, Province of Nueva Ecija.
Alvin Gayeta Roma led the Mansa Engineering Consultancy Team B as the Jefferson Mansanero-coached squad also featured Read Full Story >>> Llover, Casimero stop foes in Japan
By Lito delos Reyes, PhilBoxing.com, Sun, 28 Dec 2025
UNDEFEATED Kenneth “The Lover Boy” Llover and former WBO World bantamweight champion John Riel “Quadro Alas” Casimero stopped their separate opponents last December 27, Saturday at the Aichi Sky Expo in Tokoname, Aichi, Read Full Story >>> Organizing Committee Meets for Dr. Eugene Torre Rapid Chess Tournament Honoring FIL-CHI’s Golden Anniversary
PhilBoxing.com, Sun, 28 Dec 2025
A lunch meeting of the Organizing Committee for the Dr. Eugene Torre, Asia’s First Grandmaster Rapid Chess Tournament was successfully held last December 26, 2025 at The Bayleaf Intramuros, marking a key milestone in the pr Read Full Story >>> Naoya Inoue vs. Alan Picasso full card results as 'The Monster' dominates to match Holmes and set up Nakatani blockbuster
By Dom Farrell, SportingNews.com, Sun, 28 Dec 2025
Naoya Inoue made a sixth successful defense of his undisputed super bantamweight title with a landslide points win over a game but overmatched Alan Picasso in Riyadh.
The success was a fourth win of 2025 for pound-for-pound superstar Inoue, who was awarded verdicts of 119-109, 120-108 and 117-111 Read Full Story >>> KEYSHAWN DAVIS RETURNS ON THE RING 6 UNDERCARD AT MADISON SQUARE GARDEN
PhilBoxing.com, Sun, 28 Dec 2025
TWO HUGE WORLD TITLE FIGHTS ADDED TO ‘THE RING 6’ EXTRAVAGANZA AT MADISON SQUARE GARDEN – PLUS THE RETURN OF KEYSHAWN DAVIS
NEW YORK CITY - 26 DECEMBER, 2025: HE Turki Alalshikh, Chairman of the General Ent Read Full Story >>> Jim Lampley Thinks Terence Crawford Will Stay Retired
By Nate Marrero, The Ring, Sat, 27 Dec 2025
Terence Crawford called time on his legendary career earlier this month and Jim Lampley believes there'll be no reversing the decision.
The five-division and three-time undisputed champion announced on December 16 that he would be moving on to the next chapter of his life, and Lampley, a 2015 Hal Read Full Story >>> IM Datu captures 4th IIEE Chess SIKAT, Jeremy Marticio repeat champ for 5th mini-tournament
By Marlon Bernardino, PhilBoxing.com, Sat, 27 Dec 2025
After more than 10 years without on-the-board play, IM Idelfonso Datu (2457 National rapid rating) stamped his class in the 4th IIEE Chess Single Individual Knockout Armageddon Tournament (SIKAT) held last December 15, 2025 at IIEE Building in Cubao. IM Datu beat Jose Villaceran Jr. (1902), Andrew Read Full Story >>> THE RING 6: NIGHT OF THE SAMURAI WEIGH-IN RESULTS AND FIGHT NIGHT RUNNING ORDER CONFIRMED AS INOUE AND PICASSO CLASH IN RIYADH
PhilBoxing.com, Fri, 26 Dec 2025
The wait is almost over for the final fight night of 2025 – the hotly anticipated ‘The Ring 5: Night of the Samurai’ – as Naoya Inoue and Alan Picasso both successfully weighed in on Friday here in Riyadh, Saudi A Read Full Story >>> THE RING 6: NIGHT OF THE SAMURAI PRESS CONFERENCE QUOTES
PhilBoxing.com, Fri, 26 Dec 2025
Naoya Inoue and Alan Picasso faced off for the first time this week at Thursday's Final Press Conference ahead of Saturday's 'The Ring 5: Night of the Samurai' extravaganza in Riyadh.
The event is brought to fight Read Full Story >>> Jake Paul Shares Motivational Health Update After Brutal Knockout
By Grant Young, Sports Illustrated, Fri, 26 Dec 2025
Jake Paul won't be able to eat much on this Christmas day.
This stems from the knockout that Paul suffered in the sixth round of his December 19 fight against Anthony Joshua, which was broadcast on Netflix. When speaking to Ariel Helwani in the ring after the loss (which was the first time Paul w Read Full Story >>> THE RING 6: NIGHT OF THE SAMURAI OPEN WORKOUTS COMPLETE AS UNDISPUTED KING INOUE GETS READY FOR PICASSO CLASH IN RIYADH
PhilBoxing.com, Thu, 25 Dec 2025
The countdown to a ‘Monster’ Fight Night is officially on as the fighters took to the ring today for an open workout in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, ahead of Saturday’s blockbuster ‘The Ring V: Night of the Samurai’ at the Moh Read Full Story >>> 3-Time, 2-Division World Champion & IBF No. 1, Mandatory Bantamweight World Title Challenger Miyo Yoshida long overdue for her 8th World title fight
PhilBoxing.com, Thu, 25 Dec 2025
NEW YORK CITY – Three-time, two-division World Champion Miyo Yoshida (18-5, 0 KOs) is long overdue for her 8th world title fight as the International Boxing Federation’s (IBF) No. 1 rated, mandatory challenger.
Now, Read Full Story >>> Game On! 1st Paower Pickleball Cup Ignites Action in San Fernando
By Marlon Bernardino, PhilBoxing.com, Thu, 25 Dec 2025
Game on! The 1st Paower Pickleball Cup, sponsored by Congressman Francisco Paolo P. Ortega V, Representative of the 1st District of La Union, filled the La Union Cultural Institute Gym in San Fernando City with competitive pickleball action last December 21, 2025, from 1:00 PM to 6:00 PM.
The to Read Full Story >>> Late Replacement Tellez Ready to Shock the World Against Amanda Serrano for WBA & WBO Featherweight Titles on January 3 in Puerto Rico
PhilBoxing.com, Wed, 24 Dec 2025
SAN ANTONIO, TX (December 23, 2025) — Boxlab Promotions’ undefeated featherweight contender Reina Tellez (13-0-1, 5 KOs), from San Antonio, Texas, is set to take on the challenge of a lifetime as she steps in as a late Read Full Story >>> The Pryce is right again!
PhilBoxing.com, Wed, 24 Dec 2025
Undefeated Brooklyn heavyweight Pryce Taylor Improves to 10-0 to end 2025 on a roll
NEW YORK CITY (December 23, 2025) – Brooklyn’s undefeated Pryce Taylor (10-0, 6 KOs) showcased his all-around skills last Satu Read Full Story >>> Postal Stamp Honoring Muhammad Ali will be present in January 15
By Gabriel F. Cordero, PhilBoxing.com, Wed, 24 Dec 2025
The United States Postal Service's "Forever" stamp honoring the legendary Muhammad Ali will be unveiled at a ceremony on January 15 at the University of Louisville in Louisville, Kentucky, his hometown. The event is free an Read Full Story >>> O’REILLY AUTO PARTS SIGNS LONG-TERM PARTNERSHIP DEAL WITH MATCHROOM BOXING
PhilBoxing.com, Wed, 24 Dec 2025
Automotive giants to continue fruitful connection with Matchroom events in US and Mexico
Eddie Hearn and Matchroom are delighted to announce that O’Reilly Auto Parts have signed a long-term partnership deal.
O’Reilly Auto Parts has been a prominent supporter of boxing for many years, backi Read Full Story >>> Isabela Chess University Wins Region 2 Chess League Title
By Marlon Bernardino, PhilBoxing.com, Wed, 24 Dec 2025
Isabela Chess University (ICU) capped a remarkable and dominant weekend after emerging as the overall champion of the Region 2 Chess League, a highly competitive tournament composed of seven legs and featuring more than 20 teams from across the region.
After the completion of the seven-leg serie Read Full Story >>> Cristobal stops Beltran in the 6th round
By Lito delos Reyes, PhilBoxing.com, Tue, 23 Dec 2025
RICKY Cristobal of General Santos City bounced back with a technical knockout against undefeated Crisaldy “El Dinamita” Beltran of Bukidnon in the 6th round last December 18 at the Barangay 37-D Poblacion-B District in Davao City.
The 23-year-old Cristobal had a slow start as Beltran controll Read Full Story >>> |
