Carl Jammes Martin Shines in Dominant US Debut Victory in Las Vegas
By Dong Secuya, PhilBoxing.com, Sun, 01 Jun 2025
Filipino boxing sensation Carl Jammes Martin made a resounding statement in his highly anticipated United States debut, securing a unanimous decision victory over Nicaragua's Francisco Pedroza Portillo on Saturday night a Read Full Story >>>Yes (Pa)Cers, It's Indiana in the NBA Finals, Smothers New York Knicks in Game 6, 125-108
By Teodoro Medina Reynoso, PhilBoxing.com, Sun, 01 Jun 2025
Indiana Pacers are going to the NBA Finals again for the first time in 25 years.
This after Indiana pulled away in the second half for a 125-108 victory over the hard fighting New York Knicks at the Gainbridge Fie Read Full Story >>> GM Quizon rules 1st Bino Car Rental Open chess
By Marlon Bernardino, PhilBoxing.com, Sun, 01 Jun 2025
Grandmaster Daniel Maravilla Quizon scored 1.5 points in the last two rounds to emerge as the overall champion in the 1st Bino Car Rental Open Individual Rapid Chess Tournament at the Ground Floor, Pavilion Mall, Greenfield District in Mandaluyong City last Saturday, May 31, 2025.
Quizon defeated Read Full Story >>> Armando Resendiz shocks Caleb Plant: Highlights, round by round analysis
By Josh Peter, USA Today, Sun, 01 Jun 2025
So much for the prospective showdown between Caleb Plant and Jermall Charlo.
Armando Resendiz likely derailed that with a shocking split-decision victory over Plant Saturday night in their 12-round fight for the WBA interim super middleweight title.
The judges scored it 116-112, 113-115 and 11 Read Full Story >>> Jermall Charlo demolishes Thomas LaManna with vintage TKO in first fight in 18 months
By Shaheen Al-Shatti, Yahoo! Sports, Sun, 01 Jun 2025
If ring rust was a factor for Jermall Charlo, he certainly didn't show it Saturday night.
Competing for the first time since November 2023, the former two-division world champion did his part to set up his grudge match with Caleb Plant, dominating Thomas LaManna while securing knockdowns in three Read Full Story >>> Pacquiao vs. Barrios Press Conference: A Clash of Eras Takes Center Stage in Las Vegas (Photos)
By Dong Secuya, PhilBoxing.com, Sun, 01 Jun 2025
It was a scene that stirred up equal parts nostalgia and intrigue as boxing legend Manny Pacquiao and reigning WBC welterweight champion Mario Barrios came face to face at their official press conference ahead of Read Full Story >>> Viva Promotions chief Brendan Gibbons slowly stepping out of his famous dad's shadow
By Homer D. Sayson, PhilBoxing.com, Sun, 01 Jun 2025
Brendan Gibbons (R) and world champ Pedro Taduran.
CHICAGO -- A dynasty is a pompous term that the modest Sean Gibbons was quick to dismiss after he and his son Brandan, the president of Viva Promotions, coll Read Full Story >>> Manny Pacquiao Admits He Must 'Punish' Himself For Mario Barrios Fight
By Grant Young, Sports Illustrated, Sun, 01 Jun 2025
On July 19, 2025, legendary Filipino boxer Manny Pacquiao will be coming out of retirement to face reigning WBC welterweight champion Mario Barrios.
It feels like every boxer, both active and retired, has given their opinions about Pacquiao fighting at 46 years old, questioning whether this is th Read Full Story >>> Manny Pacquiao is back, but why is he getting a title shot?
By Andreas Hale, ESPN.com, Sun, 01 Jun 2025
Manny Pacquiao returns to the ring for the first time in almost four years July 19 to challenge Mario Barrios for the WBC welterweight title. The fight was officially announced Saturday in Las Vegas.
Pacquiao, 46, is boxing's only eight-division champion. He last fought in August 2021, when he su Read Full Story >>> Manny Pacquiao's Surprising Reaction to Size Difference at Face Off: "I've Seen This Before"
By George Fields, RingSide24, Sun, 01 Jun 2025
Manny Pacquiao is getting ready to step back into the ring. The 46-year-old Filipino boxing legend will face WBC welterweight champion Mario Barrios on July 19 at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas.
Pacquiao hasn't fought since August 2021 when he lost a unanimous decision to Yordenis Ugas for the WBA we Read Full Story >>> Fans Shocked By Manny Pacquiao And Barrios Size Difference At First Face Off: “He’ll Get Hurt”
By Toby Morgan, SecondsOut.com, Sun, 01 Jun 2025
Manny Pacquiao and Mario Barrios have met for the first time since their fight was made official.
Pacquiao will make a dramatic return to boxing at the age of 46 as he challenges Barrios for the WBC welterweight title at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas on July 19.
The Filipino boxing legend hasn’ Read Full Story >>> Terence Crawford Brutally Honest On Amir Khan, Kell Brook and Errol Spence Fights
By Niall Doran, Boxing News and Views, Sun, 01 Jun 2025
Terence Crawford has seen it all, heard it all and done it all in the fight game but the pinnacle of the entire sport awaits him soon.
The Mount Rushmore of boxing. The Mount Everest of the sweet science. A super fight with boxing’s biggest pay per view draw against Mexico’s Saul ‘Canelo’ Read Full Story >>> HBO Boxing Icon Jim Lampley Drops Blistering Trump-Mayweather Take
By Brian Mazique, Forbes.com, Sat, 31 May 2025
“No Mayweather, no Trump.”
That’s the heavy-duty take HBO Boxing icon Jim Lampley dropped on me during our conversation on Friday afternoon. It’s one of the most polarizing, but plausible things anyone has said to me in a while.
In case you’re a relatively young sports fan or someone Read Full Story >>> Stacked Card Unveiled for Manny Pacquiao’s Highly Anticipated Return
By Dong Secuya, PhilBoxing.com, Sat, 31 May 2025
The stage is officially set for one of the most anticipated nights in boxing this year, as the full undercard has been announced for the legendary Manny Pacquiao’s comeback fight against WBC Welterweight Champion Mar Read Full Story >>> BEKTEMIR MELIKUZIEV DEFEATS DARIUS FULGHUM IN WBA SUPER MIDDLEWEIGHT TITLE ELIMINATOR THRILLER
PhilBoxing.com, Sat, 31 May 2025
LAS VEGAS (May 30, 2025) – In a firefight thriller that kept fans on their feet, super middleweight powerhouse Bektemir “Bek” Melikuziev (16-1, 10 KOs) of Shoimbek, Uzbekistan, defeated Darius “DFG” Fulghu Read Full Story >>> Araneta bringing ‘bomb’to world title fight
By Nick Giongco, Daily Tribune, Sat, 31 May 2025
In less than three weeks, another Filipino fighter will climb a Tokyo gym in the pursuit of becoming a world champion.
The guy’s name is Christian “The Bomb” Araneta, a hard-hitting light-flyweight who faces Thanongsak Simsri of Thailand for the vacant International Boxing Federation (IBF) Read Full Story >>> AFM Benoni Wabe Champ in the IIEE National Midyear Convention Tournament in CDO
By Marlon Bernardino, PhilBoxing.com, Sat, 31 May 2025
During the IIEE Midyear Convention last May 29, 2025 held at University of Science and Technology of Southern Philippines (USTP) in Cagayan de Oro (CDO), AFM Benoni Wabe had a perfect score of 5 points to win the IIEE Northern Mindanao Region 50th IIEE Golden Jubilee Rapid Chess invitational open to Read Full Story >>> Bektemir Melikuziev Edges Darius Fulghum in Thrilling WBA Title Eliminator
By Dong Secuya, PhilBoxing.com, Sat, 31 May 2025
In a high-stakes WBA super middleweight title eliminator at The Theater at Virgin Hotels Las Vegas, Bektemir "Bek the Bully" Melikuziev (16-1, 10 KOs) secured a unanimous decision victory over previously unbeaten Da Read Full Story >>> '100%' Khalil Coe turns the tables on Manuel Gallegos
By Ryan Songalia, BoxingScene.com, Sat, 31 May 2025
“The Big Steppa” came into the home country of the only pro to beat him and stepped all over him.
Khalil Coe earned a satisfying measure of revenge on Friday, punishing Manuel Gallegos and forcing him to retire on his stool after the fifth round at Domo Alcalde in Guadalajara, Mexico.
Coe, Read Full Story >>> A Bridge to Plant versus Charlo is the theme for PBC/Amazon Card on Saturday
By Chris Carlson, PhilBoxing.com, Sat, 31 May 2025
A fight between Caleb Plant and Jermall Charlo has been marinating in the background for quite some time. Charlo on the shelf dealing with outside of the ring issues he needed to address has stalled the anticipated Read Full Story >>> WEIGHIN RESULTS FROM LAS VEGAS: Plant - 167.2. lbs., Resendiz - 167 lbs.; Charlo - 167.4 lbs., LaManna - 166.6 lbs.
PhilBoxing.com, Sat, 31 May 2025
The scales are cleared and all eyes are now on the Michelob Ultra Arena, as Caleb Plant and Jose Armando Resendiz, along with the entire card, successfully made weight for tomorrow night's highly anticipated event. Th Read Full Story >>> BAM: I WANT TO BE POUND-FOR-POUND NUMBER ONE!
PhilBoxing.com, Sat, 31 May 2025
Super-Flyweight superstar aims to unify once again against Cafu in Frisco on July 19
Jesse Rodriguez wants to become the pound-for-pound number one fighter in the sport – and believes that starts by winning his Read Full Story >>> QUOTES FROM TODAY’S “HALL OF FAME FIGHT NIGHT” VIRTUAL PRESS CONFERENCE
PhilBoxing.com, Sat, 31 May 2025
USBA HEAVYWEIGHT TITLIST BRANDON MOORE TO FACE UNDEFEATED & DANGEROUS STANLEY WRIGHT IN MAIN EVENT CLASH OF AMERICAN HEAVYWEIGHTS
UNIFIED WORLD CHAMPION FRANCHÓN CREWS-DEZURN TO DEFEND HER TITLES
PLUS, RISING CONTENDERS JOSHUA JAMES PAGAN, JOSEPH HICKS, DA’VELLE SMITH AND MORE IN SEPARATE BOU Read Full Story >>> Reymart Soledad In Action for ABF Welter Strap in Brico Santig's Promotion in Thailand
By Carlos Costa, PhilBoxing.com, Sat, 31 May 2025
BANGKOK, Thailand — The stage is set for unbeaten Filipino Reymart Soledad (6-0, 4 KOs) battles slugger Jatupol Raksapet (4-1, 4 KOs) in a highly anticipated 10-round bout for the vacant ABF Welterweight Strap.
Read Full Story >>> Konuk, Chaiyapong Make Weight, Collide for UBO Youth World 140
By Carlos Costa, PhilBoxing.com, Sat, 31 May 2025
Skilled Türkiye 140-pounder Ege Konuk (14-0) is set to battle tough Chaitapong Phongwankittikun (10-0, 9 KOs) of Thailand in an exciting battle for the UBO Youth World Title in a Highland Boxing Gym ค่ายม Read Full Story >>> World Boxing to introduce mandatory Sex testing for all boxers that want to Participate in its competitions
PhilBoxing.com, Sat, 31 May 2025
LAUSANNE, Switzerland (May 30, 2025) -- World Boxing will introduce mandatory sex testing, to determine the eligibility of male and female athletes that want to take part in its competitions. The introduction of mandatory testing will be part of a new policy on “Sex, Age and Weight” to ensure th Read Full Story >>> 2025 BOXING HALL OF FAME INDUCTION CEREMONY TO BE STREAMED LIVE
PhilBoxing.com, Sat, 31 May 2025
The Class of 2025 will receive boxing’s highest honor at Official Induction Ceremony on Sunday, June 8 at 2:30 pm
Ceremony to be streamed live on Hall of Fame’s YouTube channel
CANASTOTA, NY - MAY 30, 2025 - The International Boxing Hall of Fame and Museum is pleased to announce that the Read Full Story >>> AJ Paciones Ready for WBO Oriental Battle in Highland Show in Thailand
By Carlos Costa, PhilBoxing.com, Sat, 31 May 2025
BANGKOK, Thailand — Promising Cebuano sensation Arvin Jhon "AJ" Paciones (10-0, 5 KOs) is all set to take on the challenge of a lifetime as he faces off against Thailand's Sanchai Yotboon for the vacant WBO Orient Read Full Story >>> BOXER JEAN PASCAL INDUCTED INTO THE BOXING CANADA HALL OF FAME
PhilBoxing.com, Sat, 31 May 2025
Quebec City, May 30, 2025 – Jean Pascal, one of the greatest boxers in Canadian history, is officially entering the Boxing Canada Hall of Fame. The induction ceremony will take place this Saturday, May 30th, as part of the Read Full Story >>> Several Major Fights Confirmed For Pacquiao-Barrios Undercard
By Johan Alyas Blanco, Sports Illustrated, Sat, 31 May 2025
The "Pac-Man's" return is what the boxing world has been talking about as of late, but July 19th is no longer a one-fight card.
The Ring Magazine has reported that full card is set for Manny Pacquiao's return against WBC welterweight champion Mario Barrios. The event is set to feature two world t Read Full Story >>> THRILLA IN MANILA GOLDEN ANNIVERSARY 5 - ALI VS. FOREMAN IN RUMBLE IN THE JUNGLE
By Maloney L. Samaco, PhilBoxing.com, Fri, 30 May 2025
Before 'Thrilla in Manila', 'Rumble in the Jungle' was the most significant heavyweight championship boxing match. Held on October 30, 1974, at the 20th of May Stadium in Kinshasa, Zaire (now Democratic Republic of the Co Read Full Story >>> Raquinel and Zulueta Crowned ABF Champions in Bacolod City Homecoming
By Lito delos Reyes, PhilBoxing.com, Fri, 30 May 2025
Bacolod City erupted in celebration last Sunday as hometown heroes JAY-R “The Dreamer” Raquinel and John Michael “Striker” Zulueta both captured Asian Boxing Federation (ABF) titles in separate thrilling con Read Full Story >>> Shigeoka showing improvement
By Nick Giongco, Daily Tribune, Fri, 30 May 2025
Ginjiro Shigeoka, the Japanese fighter who fell into a coma after losing his bid to dethrone Filipino Pedro Taduran over the weekend in Osaka, is reportedly showing signs of improvement.
In a post by Viva Promotions, which has a promotional stake in Taduran, an update on the social media account Read Full Story >>> GMs Quizon, Antonio, Laylo Vying in 4th Edition Eduardo B. Basilonia Invitational Open Rapid Chess Tilt in Roxas City, Capiz
By Marlon Bernardino, PhilBoxing.com, Fri, 30 May 2025
ROXAS CITY, the Seafood Capital of the Philippines, will become the chess capital of the country for one day in August.
The 4th edition of the Eduardo B. Basilonia Invitational Open Rapid Chess Tournament, a prestigious event, will bring together the country’s leading players for one day of fun Read Full Story >>> New York Stays Alive, Foils Indiana, 111-94
By Teodoro Medina Reynoso, PhilBoxing.com, Fri, 30 May 2025
New York stayed alive in its Eastern Conference Finals series with Indiana by foiling the Pacers, 111-94 in game five at the Madison Square Garden arena pegging at 2-3 their best of seven match up.
It was the Read Full Story >>> Happy campers
By Nick Giongco, Daily Tribune, Fri, 30 May 2025
Those around eight-division legend Manny Pacquiao in Los Angeles these days are a happy bunch.
One of them is training camp assistant Roger Fernandez, the brother of Buboy Fernandez, one of Pacquiao’s longtime trainers, who is lending a hand in the buildup for the showdown with Mario Barrios on Read Full Story >>> PLANT VS. RESENDIZ & CHARLO VS. LAMANNA FINAL PRESS CONFERENCE QUOTES
PhilBoxing.com, Fri, 30 May 2025
Fighters Preview Respective Showdowns Co-Headlining Premier Boxing Champions on Prime Video Action Saturday, May 31 from Michelob ULTRA Arena at Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino in Las Vegas Streaming Exclusively on Read Full Story >>> Álvarez vs. Crawford: "Champions of Champions"
By Gary Todd, PhilBoxing.com, Fri, 30 May 2025
When you talk about Saul ‘Canelo’ Alvarez and consider what he has achieved since debuting as a fifteen-year-old boy to now as a thirty-five-year-old man, it is easy to run out of superlatives. The same go Read Full Story >>> WEIGHTS FROM LAS VEGAS: MELIKUZIEV - 166.8 LBS., FULGHUM - 167.6 LBS.
PhilBoxing.com, Fri, 30 May 2025
All fighters have successfully made weight ahead of tomorrow night's Golden Boy Promotions card, headlined by the WBA Super Middleweight Eliminator between Bektemir Melikuziev and Darius Fulghum. The action kicks Read Full Story >>> Former Champion Jaime Munguía Notified of Possible Failed Drug Test
PhilBoxing.com, Fri, 30 May 2025
Former world champion Jaime Munguía's recent comeback victory has been overshadowed by serious allegations of a doping violation. The Voluntary Anti-Doping Association (VADA) officially informed all relevant parties on Read Full Story >>> WEIGHTS AND PRESS CONFERENCE QUOTES FOR MANUEL GALLEGOS VS. KHALIL COE REMATCH IN GUADALAJARA, MEXICO
PhilBoxing.com, Fri, 30 May 2025
Below are the weighin results and press conference quotes for tomorrow's rematch between Mexico's Manuel Gallegos and New Jersey's Khalil Coe at the Domo Alcalde in Guadalajara, Mexico promoted by Matchroom and to be Read Full Story >>> Championship Summer: Puerto Rican Star Xander Zayas to Battle Mexico’s Jorge Garcia for WBO Jr. Middleweight Crown July 26 at The Theater at Madison Square Garden LIVE on ESPN
PhilBoxing.com, Fri, 30 May 2025
Brooklyn’s Bruce “Shu Shu” Carrington will fight Mateus Heita for the WBC Interim Featherweight World Title in the co-feature
Emiliano Fernando Vargas returns against Ecuador’s Alexander Espinoza in the televi Read Full Story >>> José Sulaimán Honored as New Gym Inaugurated in México State
By Gabriel F. Cordero, PhilBoxing.com, Thu, 29 May 2025
A new gym, dedicated to the memory of the legendary world boxing leader and WBC President for Life, Don José Sulaimán, has been inaugurated in México State. This facility aims to combat addiction in young people and empower them Read Full Story >>> Approval of 17 new applications sees membership of World Boxing surpass100 National Federations
PhilBoxing.com, Thu, 29 May 2025
LAUSANNE, Switzerland -- World Boxing’s has surpassed the landmark of 100 members after its Executive Board approved the applications of 17 National Federations, to take its total to 106 countries.
The latest cohort of countries to join World Boxing features some of the most famous and successf Read Full Story >>> SBA Scouting Tour Kicks Off in Cagayan de Oro
By Marlon Bernardino, PhilBoxing.com, Thu, 29 May 2025
The Sharks Billiards Association (SBA) officially launched its nationwide scouting tour with a dynamic three-day visit to Cagayan de Oro from May 26 to 28, 2025—the first stop in its search for exceptional talent to join SBA Season 2.
Led by SBA Founder Hadley Mariano, the tour aims to uncover Read Full Story >>> Sampson Boxing Signs Openly Gay South American Boxer Oscar Bonifacino to Promotional Contract
PhilBoxing.com, Thu, 29 May 2025
May 29, 2025 – Promoter Sampson Lewkowicz proudly announces the signing of super featherweight prospect Oscar “La Bestia” Bonifacino, South America’s first openly gay male professional boxer.
Bonifacino (1-0, 1 KO), a 21 Read Full Story >>> Araneta all set for IBF title shot
By Nick Giongco, Daily Tribune, Thu, 29 May 2025
Christian “The Bomb” Araneta is setting up camp in Tokyo — site of his world title crack next month — almost three weeks before the fight.
The heavy-handed Araneta, holder of a 25-2 win-loss record with 20 knockouts, battles Japan-based Thanomsak Simsri of Thailand on 19 June the Ota City Read Full Story >>> OK-C you in the Finals Soon, Indy or NY; Thunder Oust Minnesota in Five, 124-94
By Teodoro Medina Reynoso, PhilBoxing.com, Thu, 29 May 2025
Oklahoma City Thunder booked the first seat in the NBA Finals, winning their Western Conference final series over the Minnesota Timberwolves via a businesslike 124-94 thrashing in game five at the Paycom Center in Read Full Story >>> Round 12 with Mauricio Sulaimàn: Remembering Don José Sulaimàn
By Mauricio Sulaimán, PhilBoxing.com, Thu, 29 May 2025
Last week was wonderful for me, as my beloved father’s memory was honored during all the activities surrounding the Fundación Mi Chante golf tournament in Tijuana.
I had a series of reunions that made me very happy. I have ma Read Full Story >>> Manny Pacquiao can beat Barrios via knockout - Peñalosa
By JM Siasat, GMA News Online, Thu, 29 May 2025
Retired two-division champion Gerry Peñalosa believes Manny Pacquiao remains capable of scoring a knockout when he takes on WBC world welterweight champion Mario Barrios on July 19 at MGM Grand in Las Vegas.
The Filipino boxing icon had set the world abuzz when news broke out that he would make Read Full Story >>> IBF champ detects major flaws
By Nick Giongco, Daily Tribune, Thu, 29 May 2025
World champion Pedro Taduran came to realize over the weekend that he has to ramp up his game if he wishes to have an extended reign as International Boxing Federation (IBF) minimumweight king.
Fresh from repulsing the challenge of Ginjiro Shigeoka on a split decision in Osaka, Taduran admitted h Read Full Story >>> Manalo’s son Dylan secures victory
By Marlon Bernardino, PhilBoxing.com, Thu, 29 May 2025
International Billiard and Snooker Champion Marlon Manalo's son, Dylan secured victory.
Dylan defeated Marcus, Rez, Morris and Peter, respectively on Wednesday night at the VIP Billiard Club 10 ball tournament held at VIP Billiard Hall, 2F YCL Building, Roxas Blvd. corner Antipolo St., Pasay Cit Read Full Story >>> Manny’s induction to proceed
By Joaquin Henson, PhilBoxing.com, Thu, 29 May 2025
It’s a rule to be retired for at least three years before a fighter is eligible for nomination to the International Boxing Hall of Fame. Manny Pacquiao’s last fight was in 2021 so he was eligible for induction Read Full Story >>> Hall of Fame Boxing Promoter Don King Wins $1.1 Million Purse Bid To Promote WBA Regular Heavyweight World Champion Kubrat Pulev Facing No. 2 Contender Michael Hunter On August 23
PhilBoxing.com, Thu, 29 May 2025
MIAMI (May 28, 2025)—Hall of Fame Boxing Promoter Don King has won a $1.1 million purse bid from the WBA for the right to promote a world title fight featuring current WBA (Regular) Heavyweight World Champion Kubrat “Th Read Full Story >>> Super middleweight division to open up, Darius Fulghum plans to make his move
PhilBoxing.com, Thu, 29 May 2025
Friday night vs. Bektemir Melikuziev Streaming live on DAZN from Las Vegas
LOS ANGELES (May 28, 2025) – So much is on the line Friday night when undefeated Darius “DFG” Fulgham (14-0, 12 KOs) takes on Bek Read Full Story >>> Boxing News Roundup: Tragedy, Comebacks, and Controversies Rock the Ring
PhilBoxing.com, Wed, 28 May 2025
Ginjiro Shigeoka slumps in his corner after his defeat by Taduran.
Global boxing finds itself a whirlwind of headlines this with sobering news from Japan, continued excitement over a legend's return, and intriguin Read Full Story >>> Indiana Pushes New York on the Edge, Wins Game Four, 130-121 for 3-1 Lead
By Teodoro Medina Reynoso, PhilBoxing.com, Wed, 28 May 2025
Indiana came within one win of the NBA Finals, holding off the New York Knicks in Game Four, 130-121, for a commanding 3-1 lead in their Eastern Conference Final series.
Tyrese Haliburton, who was Read Full Story >>> Former Japanese World Champion Ginjiro Shigeoka Retires After Brain Surgery
By Gabriel F. Cordero, PhilBoxing.com, Wed, 28 May 2025
In a sobering turn of events following his intensely fought IBF minimumweight world title bout on Saturday, former Japanese world champion Ginjiro Shigeoka, aged 25, has undergone emergency brain surgery and is preparing for reti Read Full Story >>> Certeza Leads Antipolo Speedcubing Winners
By Marlon Bernardino, PhilBoxing.com, Wed, 28 May 2025
Villaseran Sisters Shine with Double Podium Finish
Prodigy James Certeza showed the way in the Antipolo Speedcubing Championships annexing the title in the 2x2x2 event while Cielo Beatriz Villaseran and Anne Gwyneth Villaseran impressed by claiming podium finishes in their main events Skewb and C Read Full Story >>> Pacquiao vs Barrios tickets on sale next week
By Phil D. Jay, World Boxing News, Wed, 28 May 2025
Pacquiao vs Barrios tickets will go on sale through AXS on June 3rd, World Boxing News can confirm.
The MGM Grand Garden Arena fight, which sees Manny Pacquiao make a comeback after four years, will be for the WBC welterweight title held by Mario Barrios.
Sebastian Fundora, known as the ‘Tow Read Full Story >>> CATTERALL VS. EUBANK + UNDERCARD LAUNCH PRESS CONFERENCE QUOTES
PhilBoxing.com, Wed, 28 May 2025
Jack Catterall:
"147 lbs. I find myself in a position now where I can make 140 lbs, obviously the natural step would be to go to 147. It's got to be the right fight. If the right fights come at 14 Read Full Story >>> Manny Pacquiao Can 'Dominate' Mario Barrios, Says Freddie Roach
By Grant Young, Sports Illustrated, Wed, 28 May 2025
When 46-year-old boxing icon Manny Pacquiao enters the ring against reigning WBC welterweight champion Mario Barrios on July 19, 2025, it will have been six years and one day since his last victory in a professional fight, which came against Keith Thurman.
It's no secret that there's a good deal Read Full Story >>> Retired pound-for-pound legend backs Manny Pacquiao to defeat Mario Barrios for welterweight title
By Rudi Schuller, DAZN News, Wed, 28 May 2025
Manny Pacquaio has "a chance" at defeating Mario Barrios for the WBC welterweight title this summer, according to Roy Jones Jr.
Last week, Pacquaio announced that he will be ending his near four-year boxing retirement on July 19 with a bout against Barrios, who will defend the WBC belt for the se Read Full Story >>> THE PAST WEEK IN ACTION MAY 26 2025: Willibaldo Garcia, Terri Harper, Pedro Taduran and Angelo Leo Register Wins in World Title Fights
By Eric Armit, PhilBoxing.com, Tue, 27 May 2025
Taduran connects at Shigeoka.
HIGHLIGHTS:
-Willibaldo Garcia outpoints Rene Calixto to win the vacant IBF super flyweight title
-Terri Harper retains the WBO lightweight title with a unanimous decision ove Read Full Story >>> Why split decision for Taduran?
By Joaquin Henson, PhilBoxing.com, Tue, 27 May 2025
There was no doubt that IBF minimumweight champion Pedro Taduran was the better man in defending his title against Ginjiro Shigeoka in Osaka last Saturday. The split decision was totally unfair as it should’ve been Read Full Story >>> Oklahoma Nips Minnesota, 128-126 for 3-1 Series Lead; T-Wolves Lose Despite Better Stats
By Teodoro Medina Reynoso, PhilBoxing.com, Tue, 27 May 2025
Oklahoma City Thunder are now one win away from the NBA Finals after narrowly defeating the Minnesota Timberwolves, 128-126.
The victory, Oklahoma's third in four games and their first in Minnesota after a grues Read Full Story >>> Comeback or Crisis? How Long Is Too Long to Stay in the Fight Game?
By Billie Sloane, iFL TV, Tue, 27 May 2025
It’s the age-old story: the fighter who just can’t walk away. The final bell sounds, the gloves are hung up… until they’re not. A few years later, the training videos start trickling out on social media, the whispers of a comeback grow louder, and before you know it, a former world champion Read Full Story >>> Height no problem for Manny
By Joaquin Henson, PhilBoxing.com, Tue, 27 May 2025
WBC welterweight champion Mario Barrios is listed anywhere between 5-9 and 6-feet but height isn’t an issue with 5-5 challenger Manny Pacquiao who faces the fighter called El Azteca in a scheduled 12-round title bout at Read Full Story >>> IBF Could Spoil Planned Taduran-Collazo Fight
By Teodoro Medina Reynoso, PhilBoxing.com, Tue, 27 May 2025
The IBF could throw a monkey wrench into the planned unification fight between IBF minimumweight champion Pedro Taduran and WBA-WBO titlist Oscar Collazo, as reportedly being pursued by Sean Gibbons.
This comes Read Full Story >>> Shigeoka remains hospitalized
By Nick Giongco, Daily Tribune, Tue, 27 May 2025
The Japan Boxing Commission (JBC) is coming out with an announcement on the medical condition of Ginjiro Shigeoka, the Japanese fighter who Filipino champion Pedro Taduran defeated to retain the International Boxing Federation (IBF) minimumweight crown over the weekend in Osaka.
In a social media Read Full Story >>> Tiauson rules Bulan, Sorsogon Open Rapid chess tourney; pockets P10,000
By Marlon Bernardino, PhilBoxing.com, Tue, 27 May 2025
Recarte Tiauson gave away a draw in his final assignment against co-leader Gerald Lumberio after 26 moves of the Torre Attack Opening but still won the ABCAI Open Chess Tournament held at Sabang Gymnasium, Bulan, Sorsogon, last Saturday, May 25, 2025.
Tiauson, a Technical Account Manager at Five9 Read Full Story >>> HITCHINS AND KAMBOSOS JR. LAY THEIR ‘CARDS ON THE TABLE’ AHEAD OF NY SHOWDOWN
PhilBoxing.com, Tue, 27 May 2025
Hitchins makes the first defense of his IBF Junior-Welterweight title on June 14
Richardson Hitchins and George Kambosos Jr drew their battle lines as they faced-off in Matchroom’s YouTube series ‘ Read Full Story >>> Manny Pacquiao eyes ‘dream’ Gervonta Davis fight
By Phil D. Jay, World Boxing News, Tue, 27 May 2025
World Boxing News can exclusively report that Manny Pacquiao will continue fighting after his comeback and wants to face Gervonta Davis.
Pacquiao returns from a four-year absence to challenge WBC welterweight champion Mario Barrios on July 19. Win or lose against the Mexican-American boxer, Pacqu Read Full Story >>> Freddie Roach Admits He Didn't Want Manny Pacquiao To Come Out Of Retirement
By Grant Young, Sports Illustrated, Tue, 27 May 2025
One of the biggest bits of news in the boxing world over the past few weeks is that 46-year-old boxer Manny Pacquiao is coming out of retirement to fight Mario Barrios on July 19 in Las Vegas, Nevada.
Pacquiao's decision to accept a professional fight (his first one since 2021) has been polarizin Read Full Story >>> Teddy Atlas Didn’t Hesitate When Asked If He Is Concerned About Manny Pacquiao’s Comeback At 46
By Toby Morgan, SecondsOut.com, Tue, 27 May 2025
Manny Pacquiao‘s sensational return to boxing has now been confirmed.
The 46-year-old Filipino great will challenge reigning WBC welterweight champion Mario Barrios at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas on Saturday July 19.
Pacquiao has not fought as a professional since June 2021 when Read Full Story >>> |
