Sumabong to defend WBO title against undefeated Taiwanese on July 11 in Bohol
By Lito delos Reyes, PhilBoxing.com, Wed, 17 Jun 2026
REIGNING WBO Asia Pacific champion minimumweight champion Joseph “The Hunter” Sumabong will make his first title-defense against Jheng Ciou of Taiwan on July 11 in Tagbilaran City, Bohol.
The 24-year-old Sumabong [1 Read Full Story >>>Jordan Orozco Remains Perfect with Dominant Third-Round TKO of Fernando Diaz on MVP/Boxlab Card in Orlando
PhilBoxing.com, Wed, 17 Jun 2026
ORLANDO, FL (June 16, 2026) – Boxlab Promotions' undefeated bantamweight sensation Jordan Orozco (17-0, 17 KOs) continued his meteoric rise through the division with a statement-making performance Saturday night, Read Full Story >>> Floyd Mayweather Jr could face charges of fraud in Las Vegas
By Gabriel F. Cordero, PhilBoxing.com, Wed, 17 Jun 2026
American sports star and multiple former world champion Floyd Mayweather could face charges of alleged theft or fraud for using a bad check in 2024 to purchase a $200,000 watch.
In the United States, a theft charge c Read Full Story >>> EDDIE HEARN SIGNS DIVINE OMOJOR FOR MATCHROOM BOXING ON LONG-TERM DEAL AS NEWCASTLE TEENAGE CRUISERWEIGHT TURNS PRO
PhilBoxing.com, Wed, 17 Jun 2026
Matchroom Boxing is delighted to today announce the signing of exciting, teenage UK prospect Divine Omojor, who has penned a long-term promotional deal to fight on the Global Home of Boxing, DAZN.
The Geordie Cruiser Read Full Story >>> DC Trail Ultra on July 26 in Calinan
By Lito delos Reyes, PhilBoxing.com, Wed, 17 Jun 2026
THE first-ever Davao City Trail Ultra, a city-sanctioned trail running event will be held on July 26 in Baguio Central Elementary School in Calinan, Davao City.
“It features challenging long-distance categories of 50-kilometer, 25km, 12km and 5km,” said race director Kenneth Sai of
Sai sai Read Full Story >>> Torre to grace Gov. Oaminal Chess Festival
By Marlon Bernardino, PhilBoxing.com, Wed, 17 Jun 2026
ALL chess roads lead to Ozamiz City, Misamis Occidental for the staging of the much-awaited sixth Gov. Henry S. Oaminal Chess Festival.
The Chess Festival — the biggest and most prestigious chess competition in Mindanao this year — will be held on July 11-12 at the Ozamis City Gymnasium.
A Read Full Story >>> Apolinar, Santisima to fight on June 19 in Japan
By Lito delos Reyes, PhilBoxing.com, Wed, 17 Jun 2026
Apolinar (L) and Santisima (R).
STABLEMATES Pete Apolinar and Alex Santisima Jr. of Zip Sanman Promotions will face different opponents on Friday, June 19 at the Edion Hisaya Plaza in Nagoya, Aichi, Japa Read Full Story >>> Canoy still waiting for his US visa for June 20 fight against Collazo
By Lito delos Reyes, PhilBoxing.com, Wed, 17 Jun 2026
SOUTHPAW Joey “The Babyface” Canoy of General Santos City and his team are still waiting for their visas for Canoy's title fight against undefeated WBO and WBA reigning champion Oscar “El Pupilo” Collazo of P Read Full Story >>> "Hand of Stone" Roberto Durán celebrates 75th birthday
By Gabriel F. Cordero, PhilBoxing.com, Wed, 17 Jun 2026
Seventy five years ago, on the afternoon of Thursday, June 16, 1951, in Panama City, a boy weighing eight pounds was born named Roberto Durán Samaniego, the second of eight children born to Clara Samaniego, a Panamania Read Full Story >>> Floyd Mayweather facing felony charges for passing bad check
By Michael Rothstein, ESPN.com, Wed, 17 Jun 2026
Boxer Floyd Mayweather is facing two felony charges alleging theft and "intent to defraud" by passing a bad check to purchase a $200,000 watch in Las Vegas, according to Nevada court records.
Mayweather was not present for a Clark County court hearing Monday and was instead represented by his cou Read Full Story >>> Sy-Tancontian excited on Asia and Oceania Sambo Championships
By Lito delos Reyes, PhilBoxing.com, Wed, 17 Jun 2026
SYDNEY Sy-Tancontian, the Sambo Queen of Asia, is now excited about the upcoming 2026 Asia and Oceania Sambo Championships set on June 25 to 28 at the Ninoy Aquino Stadium in Manila.
“It will be highlighting the opportunities it creates for local athletes and the continued rise of the sport in Read Full Story >>> Jean Henri Lhuillier Backs RP Blu Girls' Intensive Japan Training Camp Ahead of Women's Softball World Cup
By Marlon Bernardino, PhilBoxing.com, Wed, 17 Jun 2026
Cebuana Lhuillier-backed RP Blu Girls are leaving no stone unturned as they intensify preparations for the upcoming WBSC Women's Softball World Cup, with an overseas training program in Japan forming a crucial part of their journey toward competing against the world's best.
During a recent courte Read Full Story >>> Digos 2 Malita 70km Ultramarathon on June 20
By Lito delos Reyes, PhilBoxing.com, Wed, 17 Jun 2026
THE first-ever Digos to Malita 70km Ultramarathon will be held on June 20 & 21 featuring 410 marathoners from all over Mindanao.
“Lace up, trust your training, and run with us under the stars from Digos to Malita,” said race director Roel Amabao-Ano of BBG Run PH.
The 70-kilometer race wil Read Full Story >>> THE PAST WEEK IN ACTION 17 JUNE 2026: Bam Stops Vargas in 6; Wins by Michel Soro, Wilkens Mathieu, Elif Nur Turhan, Nataly Delgado and Abraham Perez
By Eric Armit, PhilBoxing.com, Tue, 16 Jun 2026
HIGHLIGHTS:
JUNE 10
-In the Ivory Coast Michel Soro halts Hassan Mwakinyo to win the vacant IBO middleweight title and there are wins for Kevin Lele Sadjo and Milan Prat.
JUNE 11
- In Montreal Wilkens Mathieu stops E Read Full Story >>> Undefeated world champion Ataev faces experienced Venezuelan puncher Uzcátegui at IBA PRO 19
PhilBoxing.com, Tue, 16 Jun 2026
Lausanne, Switzerland — One of amateur boxing’s most accomplished stars, Sharabutdin Ataev (8-0, 5 KOs), will take another major step in his professional journey when he faces Venezuela’s Jose "Bolivita" Uzcátegu Read Full Story >>> Full Fight Card Set for MF Pro’s “Pugilist Revolution” June 19 at Thunder Studios in Long Beach
PhilBoxing.com, Tue, 16 Jun 2026
LONG BEACH, CA (June 15, 2026) – MF Pro proudly announces the complete fight card for "Pugilist Revolution," an action-packed night of professional boxing taking place Friday, June 19, 2026, at Thunder Studios Read Full Story >>> Will Canoy make it to the U.S.?
By Nick Giongco, Daily Tribune, Tue, 16 Jun 2026
The world title shot of Filipino Joey Canoy is in danger of being scrapped.
As of early Monday afternoon, Canoy was still waiting for the issuance of his US visa.
Canoy is scheduled to challenge Puerto Rican two-belt titleholder Oscar Collazo this Saturday night (Sunday morning in the Philippi Read Full Story >>> Campbell son of Ricky Hatton confirms ring return
By Gabriel F. Cordero, PhilBoxing.com, Tue, 16 Jun 2026
Campbell Hatton, 25, (14-2, 5 KOs), son of the late British boxing legend Ricky Hatton, has announced his return to boxing after his retirement following his father's death.
Campbell made the announcement last Saturday at t Read Full Story >>> Deaño to fight for ABF super feather title
By Lito delos Reyes, PhilBoxing.com, Tue, 16 Jun 2026
FEATHERWEIGHT Alfred “Destroyer” Deaño of Davao City will fight again in Bangkok against Jirapan “Chilaphan Cawhayong” Nakornluan of Thailand for the Asian Boxing Federation [ABF] super featherweight title on June 27 at Read Full Story >>> Former champ Andy Ruiz could return against Huggie Fury in 2026
By Gabriel F. Cordero, PhilBoxing.com, Tue, 16 Jun 2026
It has been learned unofficially that former American world champion Andy Ruiz, 36 (35-2-1, 22 KOs), could return to the ring in 2026 against Briton Hughie Fury, cousin of heavyweight champion Tyson Fury.
Ruiz hasn Read Full Story >>> Bam Breaks the Scale: How Rodriguez Became Boxing’s Undisputed No. 2 by Knocking Out a Bigger Man
By Niall Doran, Boxing News and Views, Tue, 16 Jun 2026
Bam Rodriguez is no a three division champion in professional boxing a rare feat in any time in the sport of boxing.
This past Saturday night he lived up to the hype and came through the bluster and often bravado that can go alongside hyped fighters.
He scored a sixth round technical knockout Read Full Story >>> Holding all the aces: Casimero current toast of Philippine boxing
By Nick Giongco, Daily Tribune, Mon, 15 Jun 2026
As Manny Pacquiao awaits word from Floyd Mayweather in relation to their September showdown on Netflix, the current face of Philippine boxing is that of Johnriel “Quadro Alas” Casimero.
Even though Casimero is not a world champion, the Leyte native is so popular that his latest victory — a Read Full Story >>> Mexican legend Jackie Nava inducted into the International Boxing Hall of Fame
By Gabriel F. Cordero, PhilBoxing.com, Mon, 15 Jun 2026
Mexican boxing star Jackie Nava, "The Aztec Princess," was inducted into the International Boxing Hall of Fame, officially becoming one of the immortal figures of the sport. She is the fourth Mexican female boxer and the twe Read Full Story >>> Ronnie Alvarez Dominates Filip Stankovic, Scores Seventh-Round TKO at Desert Diamond Arena
PhilBoxing.com, Sun, 14 Jun 2026
GLENDALE, AZ (June 14, 2026) – Continuing his rapid rise in the middleweight division, undefeated Ronnie Alvarez (7-0, 6 KOs) scored a dominant seventh-round TKO over Filip Stankovic (9-4, 6 KOs) on Saturday at De Read Full Story >>> THE CROWNING OF BAM: Rodriguez Overcomes Early Storm to Detonate Vargas in Six, Eyes Inoue Super-Fight
By Dong Secuya, PhilBoxing.com, Sun, 14 Jun 2026
On a scorching Saturday night inside the Desert Diamond Arena, Jesse "Bam" Rodriguez did more than merely collect another gilded strap. He ascended. Surviving an early, suffocating tempest, the 26-year-old phenom dropped A Read Full Story >>> New York Knicks win the NBA Championship with historic comeback
By Gabriel F. Cordero, PhilBoxing.com, Sun, 14 Jun 2026
After a 53-year wait, New York Knicks fans finally had reason to celebrate after a historic run. The New York franchise defeated the San Antonio Spurs 94-90 on Saturday, June 14, to capture their third NBA title. Read Full Story >>> Panamanian superstar Nataly Delgado wins 115lb female WBA world championship in Orlando, Florida
By Gabriel F. Cordero, PhilBoxing.com, Sun, 14 Jun 2026
Panamanian superstar and WBA interim super flyweight world champion Nataly Delgado (21-7-2, 5 KOs) lived up to her status as the favorite and years of dedication to claim the regular world title after defeating regula Read Full Story >>> IBA Bare Knuckle to make historic United States debut in Miami
PhilBoxing.com, Sun, 14 Jun 2026
Lausanne, Switzerland — IBA Bare Knuckle is set to make its highly anticipated debut in the United States on 18 July 2026, with a flagship showcase at the James L. Knight Center in Miami, Florida.
Representing a significant milestone in the league’s rapid global expansion, the event will feat Read Full Story >>> Laurente remains undefeated, TKOs Aguan in Gensan
By Lito delos Reyes, PhilBoxing.com, Sun, 14 Jun 2026
CRIZTIAN Pitt “Golden Boy” Laurente remained unbeaten after stopping Jing “Edo” Aguan of Kidapawan City last Saturday, June 13 at the Villa Kristen Resort & Hotel in General Santos City.
The 26-year-o Read Full Story >>> Foundation stone laid for the first-ever IBA arena in Dushanbe
PhilBoxing.com, Sun, 14 Jun 2026
Lausanne, Switzerland — A landmark moment for international boxing took place in Dushanbe, Tajikistan as the Chairman of Majlisi milli Majlisi Oli, Chairman of Dushanbe city, Honourable Rustam Emomali, t Read Full Story >>> Jerick Faeldonia Wins One Chess Movement Tournament
By Marlon Bernardino, PhilBoxing.com, Sun, 14 Jun 2026
Jerick Faeldonia, a certified Online Arena International Master (AIM), was crowned champion in the Under-17 division of the just-concluded One Chess Movement National Capital Region 9 District 2026 Rapid Tournament at Robinsons Galleria, corner EDSA, Quezon City on Saturday, June 13, 2026.
Faeldo Read Full Story >>> Bam Rodriguez vs Antonio Vargas & Martinez vs Cardenas Preview and Picks
By Chris Carlson, PhilBoxing.com, Sat, 13 Jun 2026
This Saturday night at the Desert Diamond Arena in Glendale, Arizona, Jessie ‘Bam’ Rodriguez faces Antonio Vargas. This will be Rodriguez’s first outing of 2026 as he looks to add another solid name to his resume Read Full Story >>> Popper vs. Seldon Jr. Official Weights for June 13 in Atlantic City
PhilBoxing.com, Sat, 13 Jun 2026
Undefeated South Jersey heavyweights Josh "The Hammer" Popper and Bruce "2.0" Seldon Jr. made weight Friday ahead of Saturday's Boxing Insider Promotions card at the Tropicana Atlantic City Showroom. Popper, of Egg Ha Read Full Story >>> GLENDALE, AZ FIGHT WEEK: OFFICIAL WEIGH-IN RESULTS FOR BAM VS VARGAS – LIVE ON DAZN
PhilBoxing.com, Sat, 13 Jun 2026
WEIGHTS, IMAGES AND RUNNING ORDER FOR BAM VS. VARGAS IN GLENDALE, AZ
Doors open at 2pm (all times local)
First Bell at 2.20pm
8 x 3 mins Super-Middleweight contest
RONNY ALVAREZ, Ciego de Avila, Cuba (167.6lbs) Read Full Story >>> Undefeated Middleweight Amir Anderson Meets Jonas Sylvain in Battle of Unbeatens on DAZN
PhilBoxing.com, Sat, 13 Jun 2026
"June 19 is my chance to prove I belong among the best up-and-coming fighters in the sport" - Amir Anderson
LONG BEACH, CA (June 12, 2026) – MF Pro’s undefeated prospect Amir “Cashman” Anderson (7-0, 7 KOs Read Full Story >>> Munsayac, Celones get FMA award
By Lito delos Reyes, PhilBoxing.com, Sat, 13 Jun 2026
MARTIAL artists Ferdinand “Papa Goat” Munsayac and Rodrigo “Ninong D'goat” Celones were awarded by the Filipino Martial Artist [FMA] Sultan ng Sining recently in Antipolo City.
Munsayac, owner and president of Ju Read Full Story >>> Weigh-In Results for Sanman 101: Laurente Eyes Home Victory
PhilBoxing.com, Fri, 12 Jun 2026
General Santos City, Philippines – The weigh-ins for Sanman 101 delivered a strong showcase ahead of tomorrow’s event at the Villa Kristen Resort Hotel. Unbeaten IBF Pan Pacific contender Criztian Laurente stepped o Read Full Story >>> A letter for Johnriel Casimero
By Nick Giongco, Daily Tribune, Fri, 12 Jun 2026
Dear Johnriel,
I was at ringside when you saved the day for Philippine boxing last Saturday at the Aichi Sky Expo in Tokoname, Japan.
When you climbed the ring to face Luis Nery, Philippine boxing had already suffered two defeats.
Kenneth Llover came up short against Michael Angeletti and V Read Full Story >>> Arleah Cassandra Sapuan of Valencia, Negros finishes ninth in Las Vegas chess
By Marlon Bernardino, PhilBoxing.com, Fri, 12 Jun 2026
Arleah Cassandra Sapuan of the Philippines finished in ninth place at the US Women's Open Chess Championships dubbed as Las Vegas International Chess Festival at the Las Vegas Resort & Casino, Las Vegas, Nevada, USA held from June 10-11,2026.
Sapuan, one of the top players of the multi-titled Far Read Full Story >>> EVERY WORD FROM THE FINAL PRESS CONFERENCE AHEAD OF BAM VS. VARGAS IN GLENDALE, ARIZONA
PhilBoxing.com, Fri, 12 Jun 2026
Bam aiming to become three-weight World champion against WBA ruler on Saturday night, live worldwide on DAZN
Eddie Hearn
“Welcome everybody to the wonderful Desert Diamond Arena in Glendale, Arizona, which Read Full Story >>> IBA President warns Olympic movement will fade unless IOC rewards athletes and reforms now
PhilBoxing.com, Fri, 12 Jun 2026
Lausanne, Switzerland — The International Boxing Association (IBA) President has renewed its call for urgent reform of the Olympic model, warning that the Olympic movement risks long-term decline if the International Olymp Read Full Story >>> 2026 NBA Finals: Knicks Rally from 29 Points Down to Steal Game 4 from Spurs 107-106
By Reylan Loberternos, PhilBoxing.com, Thu, 11 Jun 2026
Tagbilaran City, Bohol – The New York Knicks are on the cusp of the Larry O’Brien trophy, as they set an NBA record for the biggest Finals comeback, rallying from 29 points down to beat the San Antonio Spurs 107- Read Full Story >>> VARGAS: BEATING BAM MAKES ME ‘THE MAN’
PhilBoxing.com, Thu, 11 Jun 2026
WBA Bantamweight champion confident of upsetting pound-for-pound star in Phoenix
Antonio Vargas says he’s ready to hand a first pro defeat to Jesse ‘Bam’ Rodriguez and catapult himself into the elite as he defend Read Full Story >>> Pound-for-Pound Puerto Rican Champion Oscar “El Pupilo” Collazo Hosts Media Workout Ahead of June 20 Defense Against Philippines’ Joey Canoy
PhilBoxing.com, Thu, 11 Jun 2026
Yair "Manotas" Gallardo in Co-Main Event against Canada'S Buneet Bisla
Live from Frontwave Arena in Oceanside Calif. and Broadcast Worldwide Exclusively on DAZN
Tickets on Sale via AXS.com
CAGUAS, PUERTO RIC Read Full Story >>> Sanman 101 boxing event to push through in General Santos
By Lito delos Reyes, PhilBoxing.com, Thu, 11 Jun 2026
THE Sanman 101 boxing event will still push through despite the recent earthquake - a magnitude-7.8 struck off the southern island of Mindanao on Monday.
“We will still push through but we will just close it so it's not Read Full Story >>> Panamanian female champ star Nataly Delgado ready to beat Artiga for WBA title in Orlando, Florida
By Gabriel F. Cordero, PhilBoxing.com, Thu, 11 Jun 2026
Panamanian sports star and WBA interim world champion Nataly Delgado (20-7-2, 5 KOs) will face American world champion Jasmine Artiga (15-0-1, 7 KOs) for the WBA regular super flyweight world championship at a Mega Nigh Read Full Story >>> Pedro Veitia Eager to Separate Himself in Battle of Unbeaten Middleweight Prospects June 13 in Orlando
PhilBoxing.com, Thu, 11 Jun 2026
ORLANDO, FL (June 10, 2026) – Boxlab Promotions' undefeated middleweight prospect Pedro Veitia (7-0-1, 7 KOs), fighting out of Orlando, FL, is preparing for one of the most significant fights of his young professional career as Read Full Story >>> Raga, Esquillo, Ortega, Navarrete, Santos, Ripay to compete in Japan 10-Ball Open
By Marlon Bernardino, PhilBoxing.com, Thu, 11 Jun 2026
Filipino pool veterans Anton Raga, Roel Esquillo and Paul John Ortega are set to compete at Japan 10-Ball Open on September 19, 20 and 21, 2026 in Tokyo, Japan.
Also joining are Erickson Navarrete, Rommel Santos and John Reibert "Hammerman" Ripay.
The Filipino pool sharks visit Games and Amus Read Full Story >>> Chess tournament goes to Dasmarinas Cavite
By Marlon Bernardino, PhilBoxing.com, Thu, 11 Jun 2026
The One Cavite Chess Association -OCCA-Gathering Chess Tournament Kiddies U-13 and 14 years old and above category gets underway on June 28, 2026 at Walter Mart Dasmarinas, Cavite.
According to tournament organizer Art Turla, the 1-day chessfest features two divisions with the open champion gett Read Full Story >>> Roach Jr. vs. Zepeda Press Conference Quotes
PhilBoxing.com, Wed, 10 Jun 2026
• Lamont “the Reaper” Roach Jr. and William “El Camaron” Zepeda to Battle for the WBC Lightweight World Championship
• Raymond Muratalla Defends IBF Lightweight World Title against Former Read Full Story >>> Steven Butler to face Edgar Berlanga on July 26 at the Infosys Theater of the Madison Square Garden in New York
PhilBoxing.com, Wed, 10 Jun 2026
MONTREAL, June 9, 2026 — A tiger in New York! Two-time world title challenger Steven Butler will once again get a chance to shine on the big stage, as he will face the American puncher Edgar Berlanga on June 26 in Read Full Story >>> Nimal Farmer scores signature win over Michael Anderson at Prudential Center
PhilBoxing.com, Wed, 10 Jun 2026
NEWARK, N.J. — RDR Promotions' “Crossroads at Brick City” event lived up to its billing on Saturday, June 6 as Nimal Farmer earned the biggest victory of his professional career and Anthony Johns captured the IBF Read Full Story >>> H2O EAGER TO MAKE STATEMENT AGAINST FORMER WORLD CHAMPION JOJO DIAZ IN HOMETOWN HEADLINER JUNE 19
PhilBoxing.com, Wed, 10 Jun 2026
"I'm in great shape, I'm feeling sharp, and my confidence is high" - H2O Sylve
LONG BEACH, CA (June 9, 2026) – Long Beach native H2O (14-1, 11 KOs) is preparing for one of the biggest fights of his career as he returns to his h Read Full Story >>> THE PAST WEEK IN ACTION 8 JUNE 2026: Ramirez SD Lerrone; Baumstarh SD Bustillos; Vazquez, Mindoro Win in Texas; Yabuki, Moloney, Casimero and Angeletti Win in Japan
By Eric Armit, PhilBoxing.com, Tue, 09 Jun 2026
Ramirez (L) and Richards in action.
HIGHLIGHTS:
JUNE 4
-Albert Ramirez retains the WBA Interim light heavyweight title with a controversial split decision over Lerrone Richards and there are wins for I Read Full Story >>> 2026 NBA Finals: Spurs Take Game 3, Beat Knicks in New York 115-111
By Reylan Loberternos, PhilBoxing.com, Tue, 09 Jun 2026
Tagbilaran City, Bohol – French phenom Victor Wembanyama stuffed the stats sheet to lead the San Antonio Spurs to a 115-111 NBA Finals Game 3 victory over the New York Knicks on Monday night (Tuesday morning, Phili Read Full Story >>> Casimero still rocking
By Joaquin Henson, PhilBoxing.com, Tue, 09 Jun 2026
Casimero (L) and Inoue (R).
Don’t give up on former three-division world boxing champion JohnRiel Casimero. He’s now 37 and still hoping for a big-money bout against undisputed WBC, WBA, IBF and WBO super Read Full Story >>> Nery belittles Casimero’s power
By Nick Giongco, Daily Tribune, Tue, 09 Jun 2026
NAGOYA, Japan — Mexican slugger Luis Nery downplayed Johnriel Casimero’s knockout victory, insisting that he was just a shell of his old fiery self and that Naoya “Monster” Inoue hits a lot harder than this Filipino tormentor.
“I wasn’t physically and mentally prepared for this fight, Read Full Story >>> Mascarinas faces tough competition in 66th San Carlos Charter Day
By Marlon Bernardino, PhilBoxing.com, Tue, 09 Jun 2026
International Master Rico Mascarinas of Tuburan, Cebu, FIDE Master Mario Mangubat of Minglanilla, Cebu and National Master Cyril Ortega of Mandaue City expect rough sailing in the Open Rapid Chess Tournament where they will be meeting a tough line of competitors on June 20-21, 2026 at the Marina Par Read Full Story >>> Raymond Muratalla Defends IBF Lightweight World Title Against Former Champion Robson Conceicao in Explosive Co-Main Event to Roach Jr. vs. Zepeda
PhilBoxing.com, Tue, 09 Jun 2026
Saturday, Aug. 1 at the Theater at Virgin Hotels Las Vegas as the Main Event of the Fight, Live on TNT & TruTV and Worldwide on DAZN
Tickets on sale via AXS.com
LAS VEGAS (June 8, 2026) — Raymond “Danger Read Full Story >>> IBA represented at the United Nations World Cup Diplomacy Summit in New York
PhilBoxing.com, Tue, 09 Jun 2026
Lausanne, Switzerland — The International Boxing Association (IBA) participated in the World Cup Diplomacy Summit 2026 – A Global Dialogue, hosted at the United Nations Headquarters in New York and organized by the United Nations Institute for Training and Research (UNITAR).
Representing the Read Full Story >>> Historic Costa Rican former champ Bryan Vasquez is arrested
By Gabriel F. Cordero, PhilBoxing.com, Tue, 09 Jun 2026
Former Costa Rican world champion Bryan “El Tiquito” Vásquez was arrested early Sunday morning, June 7, by the Costa Rican Public Force near the San Isidro de Heredia highway while traveling with another man.
Authorities confirmed the seizure of 60 grams of marijuana and approximately $2,600 Read Full Story >>> Bruce Wren Tatad of Tanza, Cavite rules National Age Group Chess Championship ; vying Singapore chess tilt
By Marlon Bernardino, PhilBoxing.com, Tue, 09 Jun 2026
Playing without a single loss, Bruce Wren Tatad, a child prodigy emerged as a champion of the U-8 Boys division of the National Chess Federation of the Philippines 2026 National Age-Group Chess Championships held at SM City Olongapo over the weekend.
Representing Tanza, Cavite, Tatad, a seven yea Read Full Story >>> Suslenkov to face Joyce in a thrilling showdown at IBA PRO 19 in Moscow
PhilBoxing.com, Mon, 08 Jun 2026
Lausanne, Switzerland — On July 11 at VTB Arena in Moscow, one of Russia’s top heavyweight contenders, Artem Suslenkov is set to face 2016 Rio Olympic silver medalist Joe “Juggernaut” Joyce on the stacked IBA Pr Read Full Story >>> Dalton Smith receives inaugural WBC Ricky Hatton Legacy Belt in front of thousands in Mancheste
PhilBoxing.com, Mon, 08 Jun 2026
Dalton 'Thunder' Smith paid tribute to his "hero", the late great, Ricky Hatton after he became the inaugural recipient of the WBC Ricky Hatton Legacy belt, celebrated in front of thousands of fans last night Read Full Story >>> Stacey King three time NBA Champion with Chicago Bulls passes away
By Gabriel F. Cordero, PhilBoxing.com, Mon, 08 Jun 2026
Ronald Stacey King, 59, a three-time NBA champion with the Chicago Bulls, died on Sunday, June 7.
King was born in Lawton, Oklahoma, on January 29, 1967, and was an American basketball player and coach who played for Read Full Story >>> FM Daluz sweeps 10th AQ Prime chess tilt
By Marlon Bernardino, PhilBoxing.com, Mon, 08 Jun 2026
FIDE Master Christian Mark Daluz swept his assignments and scored 6.0 points to take the championships trophy at the conclusion of the 10th edition of the AQ Prime Standard Open Chess Tournament at Lower Ground Activity Area, Alimall, Araneta, Cubao, Quezon City was held from June 6-7, 2026.
Dalu Read Full Story >>> Llover vows comeback
By Joaquin Henson, PhilBoxing.com, Mon, 08 Jun 2026
Kenneth Llover was a win away from fighting for the IBF bantamweight title but lost the chance when he dropped a split 12-round decision to Texas-based Michael Angeletti in a championship eliminator at the Aichi Sky Expo, Na Read Full Story >>> Peñalosa: Kenneth’s going up to 122
By Nick Giongco, Daily Tribune, Mon, 08 Jun 2026
TOKONAME, Japan — It’s not the end of the world for Kenneth Llover.
“That’s how it is… you win some, you lose some,” Llover said in his dressing room moments after absorbing a 12-round split decision loss to Michael Angeletti of the United States in their International Boxing Federati Read Full Story >>> Banawa, rules National Age Group Chess Championship
By Marlon Bernardino, PhilBoxing.com, Mon, 08 Jun 2026
Jodiel Chloe Banawa, a Filipino chess prodigy, won the title via tie break at the end of the Standard competition of the 2026 National Age Group Chess Championship Under 8 Girls division in Olongapo City on Saturday, June 6, 2026.
Banawa joins first to fourth placers Chiara Vida Florendo of Zambo Read Full Story >>> Saludar arrives in Japan to fight on June 10
By Lito delos Reyes, PhilBoxing.com, Sun, 07 Jun 2026
FROILAN “The Sniper” Saludar of Polomolok, South Cotabato is now in Tokyo today, June 7 to fight unbeaten Yutai Sakai of Japan on June 10 at the Korakuen Hall.
The 37-year-old Saludar [ Read Full Story >>> Eala wins her 2nd WTA title at Lexus Birmingham Open
By Marlon Bernardino, PhilBoxing.com, Sun, 07 Jun 2026
Filipino Alex Eala won her second Women's Tennis Association (WTA) title on Sunday evening (Manila time) after beating Nikola Bartunkova of the Czech Republic in a hard-fought three-set thriller, 5-7, 6-3,7-5, Read Full Story >>> Mindoro beats Mexican, stays undefeated
By Lito delos Reyes, PhilBoxing.com, Sun, 07 Jun 2026
WELJON “Triggerman” Mindoro of Zamboanga del Sur defeated Elias “Latin Kid” Espadas of Mexico by a unanimous decision last June 5 at the College Park Center Arlington in Texas, USA.
The 26-year-old Mindoro lande Read Full Story >>> Panamanian Government, Roberto "Hands of Stone" Durán, and the Mexican Márquez Brothers Join Forces for Amateur Boxing Megaproject
By Gabriel F. Cordero, PhilBoxing.com, Sun, 07 Jun 2026
The Ministry of Commerce and Industries (MICI) reiterated its support for initiatives that will strengthen the country's international profile during the official launch of the "Roberto Durán: The Legacy" tournament, a p Read Full Story >>> Alex Eala advances to Birmingham Open finals
By Marlon Bernardino, PhilBoxing.com, Sun, 07 Jun 2026
Photo credit: Dyan Castillejo.
Filipina tennis star Alex Eala continued her impressive run after defeating Rebeka Masarova of Switzerland with a score of 6–2, 4–6, 6–3 in the semifinals of the Lexus Birming Read Full Story >>> Santé Barley Trilogy Run Asia 2026 Davao Leg 2
By Lito delos Reyes, PhilBoxing.com, Sun, 07 Jun 2026
THE Davao Leg 2 of the Santé Barley Trilogy Run Asia will be held on June 14 at the Azuela Cove in Lanang.
“There will be 21-kilometer, 10KM and 5KM categories,” said race director Kenneth Sai of KinetixSports.
Participants may complete the three legs in a single city or across different Read Full Story >>> |
