Gracie meets Zubiri in PH
By Lito delos Reyes, PhilBoxing.com, Mon, 02 Feb 2026
BRAZILIAN jiu-jitsu World Champion and MMA legend Ralph Gracie [left] recently paid a courtesy call to Senator Migs Zubiri, who is also a martial artist and a FMA [Filipino Martial Arts] artist.
Zubiri is the Read Full Story >>>International Master Eric Labog Jr. rules FIDE rapid chess tourney
By Marlon Bernardino, PhilBoxing.com, Mon, 02 Feb 2026
International Master Eric Labog Jr. emerged as champion of the Manny Pacquiao Chess Philippines Rapid Chess Tournament-FIDE Rated at the Pavilion Mall, Greenfield District, Mandaluyong City last Sunday, February 1,2026.
Labog finished the 7-round Swiss system competition with 6.5 points on accoun Read Full Story >>> Muhammad Ali American Boxing Revival Act advances in US Congress with amendments
By Niall Doran, Boxing News and Views, Mon, 02 Feb 2026
There is much Muhammad Ali American Boxing Revival Act advances in US Congress with amendments at the moment going on.
We see this as a big step forward for the sport and the amendments and changes going through to update the Muhammad Ali Act are great things. For fighters and the sport.
Here� Read Full Story >>> Shakur Stevenson dominates, dethrones Teofimo Lopez to become 4-division world champion
By Darshan Desai, Yahoo! Sports, Sun, 01 Feb 2026
Shakur Stevenson delivered a masterclass performance to dismantle Teofimo Lopez with ease and become a four-division world champion.
Stevenson claimed a wide unanimous decision (119-109, 119-109, 119-109) over Lopez, dethroning him of the WBO super lightweight title Saturday night at Madison Squa Read Full Story >>> 76ers star Paul George has been suspended for 25 NBA games by doping
By Gabriel F. Cordero, PhilBoxing.com, Sun, 01 Feb 2026
The NBA announced Saturday that Philadelphia 76ers star Paul George has been suspended for 25 games for violating the NBA's anti-drug policy. George will also forfeit his salary until March 25, as the NBA has not yet specif Read Full Story >>> Fit To Be Unified: Xander Zayas Defeats Abass Baraou To Unify Junior Middleweight World Titles
PhilBoxing.com, Sun, 01 Feb 2026
Juanmita Lopez De Jesus, Euri Cedeño, and Giovani Santillan Shine On Undercard
SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (Jan 31, 2026) — Puerto Rican star Xander Zayas is now a unified king.
Zayas defeated Abass Baraou via split decision to become Read Full Story >>> Fit To Be Unified: Xander Zayas Defeats Abass Baraou To Unify Junior Middleweight World Titles
PhilBoxing.com, Sun, 01 Feb 2026
Juanmita Lopez De Jesus, Euri Cedeño, and Giovani Santillan Shine On Undercard
SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (Jan 31, 2026) — Puerto Rican star Xander Zayas is now a unified king.
Zayas defeated Abass Baraou via split decision to become the WBO/WBA junior middleweight world champion Saturday evenin Read Full Story >>> Keyshawn Davis stops Jamaine Ortiz late, crowned in second division
By Ryan Songalia, BoxingScene.com, Sun, 01 Feb 2026
Keyshawn Davis opened a new chapter on Saturday night, knocking out Jamaine Ortiz in the 12th round to begin his campaign as a junior welterweight.
Davis, a 26-year-old from Norfolk, Virginia, put down Ortiz twice – once in the 11th and once more in the 12th – at Madison Square Garden in New Read Full Story >>> Trazo beats Jabagat in Talisay
By Lito delos Reyes, PhilBoxing.com, Sun, 01 Feb 2026
LIGHT flyweight Joperson Trazo of Cebu landed more effective punches against Benjie Jabagat of Davao City en route to a unanimous decision last night, January 31 at the Bulacao in Talisay City, Cebu.
Trazo almost fell down while tryi Read Full Story >>> Into fights Sanchez on Feb. 9 at Villa Kristen
By Lito delos Reyes, PhilBoxing.com, Sun, 01 Feb 2026
JERALD “Truman” Into of Zamboanga del Sur will face former PBF lightweight champion Ernie Sanchez on February 9 at the Ville Kristen Resort Hotel in General Santos City.
“I can't say anything about Sanchez becau Read Full Story >>> Teofimo Lopez vs Shakur Stevenson: Styles Make Fights Fitting Cliche
By Chris Carlson, PhilBoxing.com, Sat, 31 Jan 2026
Teofimo Lopez meets Shakur Stevenson in a meaningful fight on Saturday night. One of the oldest cliche in boxing is “styles make fights”. That saying gets used across many sports just like so many other cliche that Read Full Story >>> Bryan Flores Wins Majority Decision Over Starling Castillo in Main Event of ProBoxTV’s ‘The Contender Series’ at Live! Casino Hotel Maryland
PhilBoxing.com, Sat, 31 Jan 2026
Rene Palacios Scores Upset Split Decision over World-Ranked Sulaiman Segawa in Co-Feature
Catch The Replay of all the Action on ProBoxTV’S YOUTUBE CHANNEL
(January 30, 2026) – Bryan “Nino Maravilla” Fl Read Full Story >>> KinetixSports Legacy Run on March 1
By Lito delos Reyes, PhilBoxing.com, Sat, 31 Jan 2026
THE first KinetixSports Legacy Run will be held on March 1 at the Azuela Cove in Lanang, Davao City.
“It’s been 17 years since we organized a run of our own…and now, we’re finally bringing it home,” said Kenneth Sai,
There will be three divisions – 21-kilometer, 10k and 5k.
The Read Full Story >>> THE RING 6: OFFICIAL WEIGHTS AND RUNNING ORDER FOR TEOFIMO LOPEZ VS. SHAKUR STEVENSON
PhilBoxing.com, Sat, 31 Jan 2026
Live on DAZN from 6.15pm (all times ET)
8 x 3 mins Super-Lightweight contest
ZIYAD ALMAAYOUF (141.2lbs) Riyadh, Saudi Arabia vs. KEVIN CASTILLO (140.8lbs) Quito, Ecuador
Followed by
10 x 3 mins Super-Middlewe Read Full Story >>> Legendary Soccer Player Sergio Ramos to make professional boxing debut
By Gabriel F. Cordero, PhilBoxing.com, Sat, 31 Jan 2026
Legendary Spanish footballer Sergio Ramos, 39, FIFA World Cup champion with Spain and Champions League-winning defender with Real Madrid, will face Andrew Tate in a six-round professional fight in Qatar on August 22. The e Read Full Story >>> Weigh-In Results: Xander Zayas vs. Abass Baraou
PhilBoxing.com, Sat, 31 Jan 2026
TOMORROW at 6:30 p.m. ET/3:30 p.m. PT LIVE on Top Rank Classics FAST Channel
Coliseo de Puerto Rico (San Juan, Puerto Rico)
(Top Rank Classics FAST Channel, 6:30 p.m. ET/3:30 p.m. PT)
• Xander Zayas 153.5 lb Read Full Story >>> Teofimo vs Shakur Fight Analysis
By Ralph Rimpell, PhilBoxing.com, Sat, 31 Jan 2026
Tomorrow night, Saturday, January 31, 2026 in New York’s Madison Square Garden, two division and current WBO Jr welterweight champion Teofimo Lopez (22-1, 13KOs) defends his title (140lbs) against 3 division champio Read Full Story >>> Rohan Polanco-Christian Gomez Welterweight Showdown Canceled
PhilBoxing.com, Sat, 31 Jan 2026
The Juanmita Lopez De Jesus vs. Conner Goade junior bantamweight bout will take place directly before the Xander Zayas-Abass Baraou main event tomorrow in San Juan, Puerto Rico
Live streaming coverage starts at 6:30 p.m. ET/3:30 p.m. PT on the Top Rank Classics FAST channel
SAN JUAN, Puerto Ri Read Full Story >>> NEWCASTLE WEIGH-IN RESULTS AND FIGHT NIGHT RUNNING ORDER CONFIRMED AS MURTAZALIEV AND KELLY CLASH FOR WORLD TITLE
PhilBoxing.com, Fri, 30 Jan 2026
A dancing Josh Kelly strutted in front of his roaring home faithful at today’s Weigh-In as he faced-off with an unmoved, Bakhram Murtazaliev for a final time ahead of their crunch IBF World Super Welterweight Cha Read Full Story >>> Boxers Make Weight for Brico Santig’s Exciting 21-Bout Promotion in Thailand (PHOTOS)
By Carlos Costa, PhilBoxing.com, Fri, 30 Jan 2026
BANGKOK, Thailand — All boxers successfully made weight Brico Santig’s Highland Boxing show set for Saturday January 31 at the World Siam Stadium Bangkok, Thailand.
LIVE worldwide on TrillerTV, the 21-bout Read Full Story >>> “It’s time for TSABZ to shine” Get to know Tanaka Saburi as he retuns March 13 in Perth – Thunderdome 53
PhilBoxing.com, Fri, 30 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 prospects coming through is Jnr Welterweight, Tanaka Saburi.
Having s Read Full Story >>> ATLANTIC CITY BOXING HALL OF FAME ANNOUNCES CLASS OF 2026
PhilBoxing.com, Fri, 30 Jan 2026
ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. (January 29, 2026) — Today the Atlantic City Boxing Hall of Fame (ACBHOF) unveiled twenty honorees chosen for induction into its Hall of Fame. The prestigious 10th Annual Awards & Induction Weekend is scheduled to take place on Friday, September 25th through Sunday, September 2 Read Full Story >>> Manny Pacquiao Chess Philippines: WCM Nika Juris Nicolas is Ready to Fight
By Marlon Bernardino, PhilBoxing.com, Fri, 30 Jan 2026
Woman Candidate Master Nika Juris Nicolas will once again take the spotlight in the highly anticipated Manny Pacquiao Chess Philippines Individual Open Rapid Chess Tournament (FIDE-rated), scheduled for Sunday, February 1, 2026, at exactly 10:00 AM at Pavilion Mall, Greenfield District, beside MRT S Read Full Story >>> PFDA Grass Nationals in Tagum on June 5-7
By Lito delos Reyes, PhilBoxing.com, Fri, 30 Jan 2026
THE Philippine Flying Disc Association is staging the Grass Nationals on June 5 to 7 at the Davao del Norte Sports and Tourism Complex in Tagum City.
PFDA is holding the nationals in partnership with LVR Group.
It will have a Mixed ABBA, Men’s and Women’s division.
It is limited to eigh Read Full Story >>> Marcial, Mindoro joining Asiad
By Nick Giongco, Daily Tribune, Fri, 30 Jan 2026
BAGUIO CITY — The Philippine boxing team is willing to give Weljon Mindoro the chance to atone for his early exit in the Southeast Asian (SEA) Games by suiting up in the 20th Asian Games in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan.
The hard-hitting Mindoro, unbeaten in 15 fights in the professional ranks, was beate Read Full Story >>> Press Conference Notes: Puerto Rican Star Xander Zayas Ready for Saturday's Hometown Unification Battle against Abass Baraou
PhilBoxing.com, Fri, 30 Jan 2026
Zayas-Baraou headlines an action-packed bill streaming LIVE on the Top Rank Classics FAST Channel beginning at 5:30 p.m. ET/2:30 p.m. PT
SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (Jan. 29, 2026) — Puerto Rican star Xander Zayas has w Read Full Story >>> PFDA Grass Nationals in Tagum on June 5-7
By Lito delos Reyes, PhilBoxing.com, Fri, 30 Jan 2026
THE Philippine Flying Disc Association is staging the Grass Nationals on June 5 to 7 at the Davao del Norte Sports and Tourism Complex in Tagum City.
PFDA is holding the nationals in partnership with LVR Group.
It will have a Mixed ABBA, Men’s and Women’s division.
It is limited to eigh Read Full Story >>> ‘THE RING 6’ TEOFIMO LOPEZ VS. SHAKUR STEVENSON PRESS CONFERENCE QUOTES
PhilBoxing.com, Fri, 30 Jan 2026
NEW YORK, NY, January 29, 2026 – While the temperatures continue to drop in Manhattan, the heat was certainly felt inside Madison Square Garden during ‘The Ring 6’ final press conference ahead of a marquee main Read Full Story >>> NEWCASTLE PRESS CONFERENCE: WHAT WAS SAID AS JOSH KELLY AND BAKHRAM MURTAZALIEV ARE KEPT APART AFTER HEATED FACE-OFF
PhilBoxing.com, Fri, 30 Jan 2026
Tensions were running high as a fired up Josh Kelly warned Bakhram Murtazaliev that his days as champion are numbered following a heated, final stare down at today's Press Conference.
In what is the first World Read Full Story >>> Weights From ProBoxTV’s ‘Flores vs. Castillo’ at Live! Casino Hotel Maryland
PhilBoxing.com, Fri, 30 Jan 2026
In Hanover, Maryland, Tomorrow Night at 7 pm ET (Friday, January 30)
The ProBoxTV Contender Series Where Runners, Holders and Low-Volume Punchers Are Not Welcome!
Main Event: Bryan Flores 139.6 lbs Read Full Story >>> WAPA Deportes Confirmed as Puerto Rican Broadcast Home for Saturday’s Xander Zayas vs. Abass Baraou Title Unification Showdown
PhilBoxing.com, Fri, 30 Jan 2026
Coverage from San Juan begins at 6:30 p.m. AST
SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (Jan. 29, 2026) — Puerto Rican WBO junior middleweight world champion Xander Zayas (22-0, 13 KOs) is set for his high-stakes homecoming. Zayas will battle WBA king Abass Barou (17-1, 9 KOs) on Saturday evening from the Coliseo Read Full Story >>> Legendary Panamanian Juan Carlos Tapia will be inducted into the Atlantic City Boxing Hall of Fame
By Gabriel F. Cordero, PhilBoxing.com, Fri, 30 Jan 2026
It has been learned that Panamanian influencer and journalist Juan Carlos Tapia has been selected as a member of the Atlantic City Boxing Hall of Fame's Class of 2026, in the Pioneer – International Media category. He join Read Full Story >>> Jim Lampley breaks down Teofimo Lopez-Shakur Stevenson
By Lance Pugmire, BoxingScene.com, Fri, 30 Jan 2026
Trivia question: Who was the lead play-by-play broadcaster for the most recent fights of WBO 140lbs champion Teofimo Lopez and his Saturday night opponent, three-division champion Shakur Stevenson?
Answer: Hall of fame broadcaster Jim Lampley, who called Lopez’s convincing triumph over unbeaten Read Full Story >>> Working boys of ABAP
By Nick Giongco, Daily Tribune, Fri, 30 Jan 2026
BAGUIO CITY — Paid a visit to the Philippine national boxing team’s training facility at Teacher’s Camp a few days ago and was left utterly impressed.
On hand to warmly receive me near the main gate was national coach Ronald Chavez and Australian Don Abnett, who serves as the Association of Read Full Story >>> Manny Pacquiao Promotions Announces Additional Matchups for Saturday, February 28 Event at Turning Stone Resort Casino in Verona, New York
PhilBoxing.com, Fri, 30 Jan 2026
Three High-Level Women’s Bouts and Multiple Undefeated Prospects Join Card
Elijah Pierce vs. Lorenzo Parra to Headline WBO Featherweight International Championship Live on Amazon Prime TV
LAS VEG Read Full Story >>> SWERVE TV STRIKES MULTI-YEAR PARTNERSHIP WITH GOLDEN BOY PROMOTIONS TO EXPAND PREMIUM BOXING CONTENT
PhilBoxing.com, Fri, 30 Jan 2026
Historic fights, original programming, and live event coverage to air weekly on Swerve Combat FAST channel beginning January 2026
Los Angeles, CA – January 29, 2026 – Swerve TV, the Los Angeles–based free ad-supported streaming television (FAST) provider, today announced a multi-year partne Read Full Story >>> Leuenbergers to join IRONMAN® 70.3 Davao
By Lito delos Reyes, PhilBoxing.com, Fri, 30 Jan 2026
TRIATHLETE Ed Leuenberger and his daughter Katrina are joining the IRONMAN® 70.3 Davao slated on March 22 in Davao City.
The Leuenbergers of the Boondocks Team are the early registrants from Davao City.
“It will be the first time for Katrina to join the IRONMAN® 70.3,” said Ed Leuenberge Read Full Story >>> Open Workout: Xander Zayas and Abass Baraou Prepare For Saturday's Unification Showdown in Puerto Rico
PhilBoxing.com, Thu, 29 Jan 2026
Zayas-Baraou and undercard bouts will stream on the Top Rank Classics FAST channel beginning at 5:30 p.m. ET/2:30 p.m. PT
SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (Jan. 28, 2026) — Xander Zayas and Abass Baraou kicked off fight week to Read Full Story >>> Navarrete assures Suarez of rematch
By Nick Giongco, Daily Tribune, Thu, 29 Jan 2026
Charly Suarez will have to exercise more patience and hope Mexican warrior Emanuel Navarrete survives his unification super-featherweight showdown with his heavy-handed compatriot Eduardo Nuñez late next month in Arizona.
Navarrete was mandated to give Suarez a rematch following the controversia Read Full Story >>> Cabrera-Zapata Kicks Off All Star Boxing's 2026 Season
PhilBoxing.com, Thu, 29 Jan 2026
Tuto Zabala Jr of All Star Boxing held a media round table in the capital city of Nicaragua to confirm his highly anticipated show set for March 6th from the Olof Plame Convention Center. The headlining bout billed “Now or Read Full Story >>> Zuffa Boxing says it will save the sport – but the fine print shows that fighters may pay the price
By Thomas Hauser, guardian.co.uk, Thu, 29 Jan 2026
Dana White has promised boxers a new deal. But the deal he’s offering looks worse than the old one. Will Congress give Zuffa the power to dominate boxing?
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Even Turki al-Sheikh’s most severe critics acknowledge that, under his guidance, the Saud Read Full Story >>> Manny Pacquiao Chess Philippines: Cash prizes, FIDE rating at stakes this Sunday
By Marlon Bernardino, PhilBoxing.com, Thu, 29 Jan 2026
Beginner participants in the Manny Pacquiao Chess Philippines Individual Open Rapid Chess Tournament (FIDE-rated) will have the chance to earn a FIDE Rating (international rating). The event will take place on Sunday, February 1, 2026, at 10:00 AM at Pavilion Mall, Greenfield District, beside MRT Sh Read Full Story >>> IBP Fun Run & Family Day on February 15
By Lito delos Reyes, PhilBoxing.com, Thu, 29 Jan 2026
THE first-ever nationwide IBP Fun Run and Family Day will be held on February 15 at 4 p.m. at the Rancho Palos Verdes (Ma-a Sports Club) in Davao City,
“It will be happening simultaneously across the Philippines, led by the Integrated Bar of the Philippines – National Office,” said race dir Read Full Story >>> TEOFIMO LOPEZ AND SHAKUR STEVENSON FACE-OFF AT KNICKS GAME AS COUNTDOWN TO ‘THE RING 6’ ON SATURDAY BEGINS
PhilBoxing.com, Wed, 28 Jan 2026
NEW YORK CITY - 27 JANUARY, 2026: Things are finally heating up in New York as Teofimo Lopez and Shakur Stevenson tonight faced-off for the first time this week ahead of Saturday’s ‘The Ring 6’ specta Read Full Story >>> Davao to sponsor P500K in IRONMAN 70.3
By Lito delos Reyes, PhilBoxing.com, Wed, 28 Jan 2026
THE City Government of Davao will sponsor a ₱500,000 cash prize for this year’s winning team in the IRONMAN® 70.3 Davao set on March 22 in Davao City.
It is the city’s commitment to sports tourism, active lifestyles, and hosting world-class endurance events.
The partnership is with Sunr Read Full Story >>> Packing a punch
By Nick Giongco, Daily Tribune, Wed, 28 Jan 2026
BAGUIO CITY — At 6:30 each morning six days a week, the members of the national boxing team report for weights training at a facility just a few minutes from their quarters that also functions as a gym.
A great number are youth and junior boxers both male and female while the rest are members o Read Full Story >>> JOSH KELLY SOUNDS WARNING TO WORLD TITLE RIVAL BAKHRAM MURTAZALIEV AS HE TARGETS HISTORIC NORTH EAST HOMECOMING
PhilBoxing.com, Wed, 28 Jan 2026
A philosophical Josh Kelly believes his care-free mindset makes him a very “dangerous" proposition as he approaches a career-defining North East homecoming this weekend – live on DAZN.
The 2016 Team GB Olympi Read Full Story >>> Gallegos and Alvarez Shine Bright with Knockout Wins at Fontainebleau Las Vegas
PhilBoxing.com, Wed, 28 Jan 2026
"I’m hungry, and I want to show people that I’m not just undefeated, I’m dangerous" Ronny Alvarez
LAS VEGAS, NV (January 27, 2026) — Rising undefeated stars Kaipo Gallegos (11-0-1, 9 KOs) and Ronny Alva Read Full Story >>> Pedro Carrasco Remembered in Spain 25 Years After His Passing
By Gabriel F. Cordero, PhilBoxing.com, Wed, 28 Jan 2026
The former Spanish world champion, Pedro Juan Carrasco García, was born in Alosno, Huelva, Spain, on July 11, 1943. He was known for his elegant and stylish boxing, as well as his signature punch, the "bolo punch."
At the a Read Full Story >>> Gensan Outdoor, Gensan Educator support MFPI 5th Mindanao Summit in Mt. Apo
By Lito delos Reyes, PhilBoxing.com, Wed, 28 Jan 2026
THE Gensan Outdoor Gear and Gensan Educator Mountaineering Society are supporting the 5th Mountaineering Federation of the Philippines Inc. [MFPI] Mindanao Summit on February 19 to 22 at the Mt. Apo in Sta. Cruz, Davao del Sur.
“They are both from General Santos City,” said Rowena “Weng” Read Full Story >>> Vitor vs Subkhankulov, Tapales vs Kalsynov in Double IBF Asia Title Fights in Moscow on Feb. 13
By Dong Secuya, PhilBoxing.com, Tue, 27 Jan 2026
The International Boxing Federation (IBF) has officially greenlit a massive double-header for its Asia division as two major regional titles will be contested on the same night in Moscow on Friday, February 13.
Read Full Story >>> “It’s about owning my own journey” Jeanine Brown retuns for Title Clash March 13 – Thunderdome 53
PhilBoxing.com, Tue, 27 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.
There is a cracking Western Australian State Jnr Welterweight Championship mat Read Full Story >>> Long Boxing Journey settles in New Bedford, MA for Junior Featherweight prospect Joshua Alvarado
PhilBoxing.com, Tue, 27 Jan 2026
Returns to ring on February 7th in Cranston, RI
NEW BEDFORD, Mass. (January 26, 2026) – The long and winding road for junior featherweight prospect Joshua Alvarado (3-1, 1 KO) has gone cross-country and he eventually Read Full Story >>> Steph Curry is 19th leading scorer of the NBA
By Gabriel F. Cordero, PhilBoxing.com, Tue, 27 Jan 2026
Last Sunday, the Warriors defeated the Timberwolves 111-85 at Target Center in Minneapolis. On that night, 37-year-old Steph Curry, a 12-time All-Star, solidified his place as one of the NBA's all-time leading scor Read Full Story >>> Ariel Helwani rips Max Kellerman’s ‘unlistenable’ Zuffa Boxing performance: ‘What the hell happened?’
By Sam Neumann, AwfulAnnouncing.com, Tue, 27 Jan 2026
Ariel Helwani watched Max Kellerman call Zuffa Boxing’s first event over the weekend and couldn’t reconcile what he was hearing with the broadcaster he once idolized.
“What the hell happened to Max Kellerman?” Helwani asked on his eponymous show. “There was once a time early in my caree Read Full Story >>> Ocum is WBC Asian lightweight champ
By Lito delos Reyes, PhilBoxing.com, Tue, 27 Jan 2026
ROGER “Assassin” Ocum of Kidapawan City stopped undefeated Ronerick “Jackhammer” Ballesteros of Malasiqui in the 1st round last Monday, January 26 to capture the WBC Asian lightweight belt at the Arenas Read Full Story >>> Kingsley “The Black Lion” Ibeh Believes he will stop Jarrell Miller this Saturday at Madison Square Garden
PhilBoxing.com, Tue, 27 Jan 2026
LOS ANGELES (January 26, 2026) – Disrespected heavyweight Kingsley “The Black Lion” Ibeh (16-2-1, 13 KOs) fully understands and appreciates the invaluable opportunity to fight on the largest stage of his career this S Read Full Story >>> David Ray Sarmiento finishes second place in Cologne January Blitz 2026.
By Marlon Bernardino, PhilBoxing.com, Tue, 27 Jan 2026
A promising Filipino chess talent from Nueva Ecija, a Nursing Student based in Germany, finished 2nd in Cologne, Germany Blitz chess tournament.
Sarmiento had 12 wins, 2 draws and 3 losses at the end of the tournament that ended last Sunday in Cologne, Germany.
"Cologne January Blitz 2026 2nd Read Full Story >>> THE PAST WEEK IN ACTION 25 JANUARY 2026: Raymund Muratalla Edges Andy Cruz; Walsh Outpoints Ocampo
By Eric Armit, PhilBoxing.com, Mon, 26 Jan 2026
HIGHLIGHTS:
- Ray Muratalla retains the IBF lightweight title with a majority decision over Andy Cruz and there are wins for Khalil Coe and Israil Madrimov
-In the first show for Dana White’s new Zuffa promotion Read Full Story >>> MFPI 5th Mindanao Summit at Mt. Apo on February 19-22
By Lito delos Reyes, PhilBoxing.com, Mon, 26 Jan 2026
THE 5th Mountaineering Federation of the Philippines Inc. [MFPI] Mindanao Summit will be held on February 19 to 22 at the country’s highest peak – Mt. Apo.
It is a joint event by CARE Group Davao Sur Mountaineering Club in partnership with the Local Government of Sta. Cruz, Davao del Sur.
Read Full Story >>> OLYMPIC BOXING 8: 1948 OLYMPICS AT LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM
By Maloney L. Samaco, PhilBoxing.com, Mon, 26 Jan 2026
The 1948 Summer Olympics, known as the "Austerity Games," were held in London, UK, from July 29 to August 14. It was the first Olympics held after 12 years of World War II hiatus. It was marked by post-war conservation but the ce Read Full Story >>> Golden Gloves Launches on Meta Quest Store, Establishing the First Official Esports Competition Pathway for Amateur Boxing
PhilBoxing.com, Mon, 26 Jan 2026
USA Boxing-Sanctioned Virtual Competition, National Rankings, and Esports Memberships Bring the Sport of Boxing into a New Era
Tulsa, OK (January 22, 2026) -- Golden Gloves VR officially launches today on the Meta Quest Store, marking a historic milestone for both boxing and esports. More than a Read Full Story >>> Raymond Muratalla edges Andy Cruz in excellent fight to retain IBF lightweight title
By Darshan Desai, Yahoo! Sports, Sun, 25 Jan 2026
Uncrowned has Raymond Muratalla vs. Andy Cruz live results, round-by-round updates, highlights, ring walks and start time for the Muratalla vs. Cruz fight card on Saturday night at the Fontainebleau Las Vegas in Las Vegas, Nevada. Raymond Muratalla defends his IBF lightweight title against Olympic c Read Full Story >>> Andy Cruz vs Raymond Muratalla: Who Will Execute?
By Chris Carlson, PhilBoxing.com, Sat, 24 Jan 2026
This Saturday night, Andy Cruz and Raymond Muratalla go head-to-head in a battle of skills. Cruz has an elite amateur pedigree and has adapted well in a short period of time at the paid ranks. Muratalla is a high- Read Full Story >>> Libranza to fight undefeated Tso for IBF Pan Pacific bantam
By Lito delos Reyes, PhilBoxing.com, Sat, 24 Jan 2026
GENISIS “Cobra” Libranza of Bayugan, Agusan del Sur will fight against comebacking Rex “The Wonder Kid” Tso of Hong Kong on February 28 at the Elorde Sports Complex in Paranaque City.
The 32-year-old Libran Read Full Story >>> Filipino Cue Artist RJ Bautista Ready to Shine at the Las Vegas Open 2026
By Marlon Bernardino, PhilBoxing.com, Sat, 24 Jan 2026
Rising Filipino billiards sensation Rodlin John "RJ" Bautista is set to make waves at the prestigious Las Vegas Open 2026 schedule on February 18 to 23, 2026 at the West Gate Las Vegas Resort and Casino, Las Vegas, Nevada, USA.
Supported by sportsman Jimmy Astorga, Bautista, the pride Quezon City Read Full Story >>> MURATALLA VS. CRUZ WEIGHTS AND RUNNING ORDER
PhilBoxing.com, Sat, 24 Jan 2026
Doors open 3pm PT - First Bell 3.50pm PT - Non-televised/stream prelim bouts
6 x 3 mins Super-Middleweight contest
RONNY ALVAREZ (168.2lbs) vs. BRAULIO MATIAS (168lbs)
Ciego de Avila, Cuba Col Read Full Story >>> Xander Zayas vs. Abass Baraou Fight Week Events to Stream LIVE on Top Rank’s Social Media Channels
PhilBoxing.com, Sat, 24 Jan 2026
Zayas vs. Baraou junior middleweight title unification clash headlines historic San Juan fight night on Saturday, Jan. 31
SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (Jan. 23, 2026) — It's nearly fight week for the homecoming of Pue Read Full Story >>> Ballesteros not yet ready against Ocum
By Lito delos Reyes, PhilBoxing.com, Sat, 24 Jan 2026
UNDEFEATED Ronerick “Jackhammer” Ballesteros of Malasigui is not yet ready to fight Roger “Assassin” Ocum of Kidapawan City for 10-rounds on January 26 for the WBC Asian lightweight at the Arenas Civic Cen Read Full Story >>> Chocolatito Gonzalez to undergo shoulder surgery
By Gabriel F. Cordero, PhilBoxing.com, Sat, 24 Jan 2026
Four-time world champion Roman "Chocolatito" Gonzalez, 38, will undergo surgery on January 30th for an old injury to his left shoulder. The procedure will be performed by a team of Nicaraguan doctors residing in the Read Full Story >>> NM Nika finishes Sixth in Czech Republic Blitz chess tourney
By Marlon Bernardino, PhilBoxing.com, Sat, 24 Jan 2026
National Master Nika Juris Nicolas bagged the sixth place honor at the conclusion of the Marienbad Open 2026 Blitz Tournament 24th International Chess Festival was held at the Continental Hotel, Marianske Lazne in Czech Republic Thursday.
The 13-year-old NM Nika earned 7.0 points on account of se Read Full Story >>> The Ninth Annual Box Fan Expo RETURNS! Saturday May 2, 2026 at the Las Vegas Convention Center, Las Vegas, NV
PhilBoxing.com, Sat, 24 Jan 2026
Box Fan Expo – the Largest Boxing Fan Event held in the U.S – the Ultimate Boxing Fan Experience
Tickets On-Sale Now at EventBrite
Las Vegas (January 23, 2026) – WE ARE BACK!!! The Box Fan Expo has announced its return to Las Vegas and its Ninth Annual Box Fan Expo for fans and the boxing Read Full Story >>> Donaire back in Cebu
By Joaquin Henson, PhilBoxing.com, Fri, 23 Jan 2026
Former four-division world champion and WBA No. 1 bantamweight Nonito Donaire, Jr. is back in Cebu training at Omega Boxing Gym’s Camp Kumbati while awaiting confirmation of his next fight. There’s nothing definite on the Read Full Story >>> MURATALLA VS. CRUZ IN LAS VEGAS FINAL PRESS CONFERENCE QUOTES
PhilBoxing.com, Fri, 23 Jan 2026
Eddie Hearn
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“Andy Cruz is looking to add to Read Full Story >>> Taduran’s camp eyes other options
By Nick Giongco, Daily Tribune, Fri, 23 Jan 2026
Now that it’s becoming clearer that his chance at Puerto Rican two-belt titleholder Oscar Collazo is not happening anytime soon, Pedro Taduran and his camp have started looking elsewhere.
Nothing concrete is on the horizon just yet but a possible backup plan is for Taduran to defend his Interna Read Full Story >>> |
