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Doors open for Manny By Joaquin Henson, PhilBoxing.com, Tue, 24 Feb 2026 Manny Pacquiao is facing Russia’s Ruslan Provodnikov in an eight-round exhibition in Las Vegas on April 18 but beyond that, there’s a wealth of options on the table for Pacman. Last weekend, Ryan Garcia  Read Full Story >>> MEXICAN TITANS GO HEAD-TO-HEAD HIGHLIGHTING CINCO DE MAYO WEEKEND IN LAS VEGAS! PhilBoxing.com, Tue, 24 Feb 2026 Undefeated Two-Division Champion David “El Monstro” Benavidez Takes On Unified WBA & WBO Cruiserweight World Champion Gilberto “Zurdo” Ramirez on Saturday, May 2 Headlining PBC Pay-Per-View Event Available   Read Full Story >>> Alex Bray and Gabriela Tellez Capture WBA Titles, Dainier Pero Scores Impressive Stoppage at “Night of Champions XIV” in Orlando PhilBoxing.com, Tue, 24 Feb 2026 ORLANDO, FL (February 23, 2026) — Boxlab Promotions delivered another memorable evening of world-class boxing this past Friday as “Night of Champions XIV” lit up the elegant Caribe Royale Resort in Orlando, Florida. The ac  Read Full Story >>> Cebuana Lhuillier Gems Officially Join Inaugural Pickle Yard Conference League By Marlon Bernardino, PhilBoxing.com, Tue, 24 Feb 2026 The Cebuana Lhuillier Gems step into the Pickle Yard Conference League (PYCL), marking a major milestone for the team and signaling strong institutional support for one of the fastest-growing sports in the Philippines. The partnership was solidified through a recent MOA signing, reinforcing Cebuana   Read Full Story >>> ADAMES AND AMMO CLASH FOR WORLD TITLE IN ORLANDO ON MARCH 21 PhilBoxing.com, Tue, 24 Feb 2026 WBC Middleweight title battle rearranged for the Caribe Royale Resort exclusively live on DAZN Carlos Adames will defend his WBC World Middleweight title against Austin ‘Ammo’ Williams at Caribe Royale Resort i  Read Full Story >>> Filipino Alexis Emil Maribao shocks Indonesian Grandmaster Susanto Megaranto in the Manny Pacquiao International Open Chess opener By Marlon Bernardino, PhilBoxing.com, Tue, 24 Feb 2026 Upsets rocked the opening round of the Manny Pacquiao International Open dubbed as 87th Kalilangan Chess Festival 2026 Open section as the unheralded campaigners waxed hot early in pursuit of greatness at stake in this weeklong chess competition at the Family Country Hotel in General Santos City on   Read Full Story >>> Team USA Notches Perfect Day to Open 77th International Strandja Boxing Tournament PhilBoxing.com, Tue, 24 Feb 2026 Lorenzo Patricio, Lavant Brownlee, Salim Ellis-Bey and Robby Gonzales Score Wins on Day One of Competition SOFIA, Bulgaria (February 23, 2026) – The USA Boxing Elite High Performance Team is off to a red-hot start at the 77th International Strandja Boxing Tournament after the Stars and Stripes   Read Full Story >>> Floyd Mayweather Vs. Manny Pacquiao Set for Blockbuster Professional Rematch Streaming Live Globally on Netflix Saturday, September 19 PhilBoxing.com, Tue, 24 Feb 2026 Historic bout marks the first-ever boxing match to be held at Sphere in Las Vegas Two of the greatest icons in boxing history, Floyd “Money” Mayweather (50-0, 27 KOs) and Manny “Pac-Man” Pacquiao (62-8-3, 39 KOs  Read Full Story >>> Zulueta, Bactol, Dologuin, Almacen Score Knockout Wins in Thailand (PHOTOS) By Carlos Costa, PhilBoxing.com, Tue, 24 Feb 2026 BANGKOK, Thailand — Filipino fighters John Michael Zulueta, Rockie Bactol, Alvin "Felemon" Dologuin, and Mark Jason "KingBabyBoy" Almacen dominated the latest Highland Boxing promotion in Bangkok, Thailand, with thrillin  Read Full Story >>> Francisco wins PBF flyweight title By Lito delos Reyes, PhilBoxing.com, Tue, 24 Feb 2026 LOCAL bet Albert “Chavacano Warrior” Francisco overpowered former WBO Asia Pacific Youth champion Robert “Inggo” Paradero of Malaybalay City to win the PBF flyweight champion last February 21 at the Mayo  Read Full Story >>> San Diego’S Boxing Stars Julius Ballo and Jonny Mansour to Headline the Inaugural Edition of Sd Fight Night on April 18, 2026, at Frontwave Arena PhilBoxing.com, Tue, 24 Feb 2026 Oceanside, CA (February 23, 2026) – San Diego’s homegrown boxing prospects and cousins Julius Ballo and Jonny Mansour have showcased their pugilistic skills across the globe, and they will get the chance to he  Read Full Story >>> Influencer Brooklyn Barwick Fighting for NBA Americas title PhilBoxing.com, Tue, 24 Feb 2026 This Thursday in Dominican Republic NEW YORK CITY (February 23, 2026) – Professional boxer Brooklyn “The Big Deal” Barwick, a well-known social media brand influencer, is preparing to fight for the va  Read Full Story >>> Integrated Sports to distribute ‘The MGM Slam Presented by Capital One PPV’ on Sunday, March 1 from T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas PhilBoxing.com, Tue, 24 Feb 2026 Featuring top-ranked American and ATP world No. 9 rated pro tennis player Taylor Fritz TENAFLY, N.J. (February 23, 2026) – Integrated Media, North America’s leading distributor of International Pay-Per-View sports events, has announced it will distribute “The MGM Slam Presented by Capital O  Read Full Story >>> 125 climbers reach Mt. Apo in Sta. Cruz By Lito delos Reyes, PhilBoxing.com, Tue, 24 Feb 2026 STA. CRUZ, Davao del Sur --- A total of 125 climbers have reached the highest peak - Mt. Apo last February 19 to 21 during the 5th Mountaineering Federation of the Philippines Inc. [MFPI] Mindanao Summit. “Despite the cold weather and heavy rain, no major injuries were suffered by the participa  Read Full Story >>> Opening Round Bouts Set for Team USA at 77th International Strandja Boxing Tournament PhilBoxing.com, Mon, 23 Feb 2026 Opening-Round Matchups Set for 14 USA Boxing Elite High Performance Competitors in Bulgaria COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (February 22, 2026) – The USA Boxing Elite High Performance Team is currently in Sofia, Bulgaria, and just learned the paths to gold for the 14 boxers competing at the 77th Intern  Read Full Story >>> Jean Henri Lhuillier Expresses Pride as Cebuana Lhuillier-Backed Blu Girls Secure Wild Card Entry to WBSC World Cup By Marlon Bernardino, PhilBoxing.com, Mon, 23 Feb 2026 The Philippine women’s national softball team, the Blu Girls, is back on the world stage—and for ASAPHIL President and Cebuana Lhuillier President and CEO Jean Henri Lhuillier, the moment is one of deep pride and confidence in Filipino excellence. Following the team’s wild card entry to the  Read Full Story >>> Ryan Garcia dominates Mario Barrios in brilliant showing to capture the WBC welterweight title By Darshan Desai, Yahoo! Sports, Sun, 22 Feb 2026 Uncrowned has Ryan Garcia vs. Mario Barrios live results, round-by-round updates, highlights, ring walks and start time for the Barrios vs. Garcia fight card on Saturday night at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada. In the night's main event, Mario Barrios defends his WBC welterweight title agai  Read Full Story >>> 2026 USA Boxing Elite High Performance Set to Compete at Strandja 2026 Boxing Tournament in Sofia, Bulgaria PhilBoxing.com, Sun, 22 Feb 2026 Fourteen Boxers Travel to Bulgaria for First Elite High Performance International Event of 2026 COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (February 20, 2026) – The USA Boxing Elite High Performance Team is traveling to Sofia, Bulgaria, for the 77th International Strandja Boxing Tournament, marking the team’s f  Read Full Story >>> Fangs out: Welcome to the return of the boxing promoter wars By Lance Pugmire, BoxingScene.com, Sun, 22 Feb 2026 LAS VEGAS – Everyone who talks about boxing’s glory days loses sight of the fact that behind the gripping scenes inside the ring, there was a merciless blood sport in play among the men competing for the fighters. So everything that happened this week should likely be hailed as an indication   Read Full Story >>> SMEP, SAEP round 6 standoff in PTC WED NEMO 4th D’ Engineers Chess Cup By Marlon Bernardino, PhilBoxing.com, Sun, 22 Feb 2026 The Society of Metallurgical Engineers of the Philippines (SMEP) supported by International Chess Friends Federation (ICFF) tied score at 65-all at end of one and a half hour arena chess battle against the Society of Aerospace Engineers of the Philippines (SAEP) which is backed by GMG Chess Club.   Read Full Story >>> Late Valentine’s gift for Lover Boy By Joaquin Henson, PhilBoxing.com, Sat, 21 Feb 2026 It’ll be a perfect belated Valentine’s Day gift for the Lover Boy if IBF allows top bantamweight contender Kenneth Llover a fight against Australia’s Jason Moloney instead of an eliminator before sanctioning a world title   Read Full Story >>> “Prince” Albert Pagara Heads to Perth, Australia, for WBC Australasia Title Fight By Carlos Costa, PhilBoxing.com, Sat, 21 Feb 2026 Former ALA star “Prince” Albert Pagara has got a golden ticket to Australia for an Australasian title fight that could put his career back on track. The popular and sometimes controversial Pagara (37-2, 26   Read Full Story >>> BARRIOS vs GARCIA (FIGHT ANALYSIS) By Ralph Rimpell, PhilBoxing.com, Sat, 21 Feb 2026 On Saturday night in Las Vegas, Nevada at the T-Mobile Center two division champion and current WBC welterweight (147lbs) champion Mario Barrios (29-2-2, 18KOs) defends his title against the popular former WBC interim  Read Full Story >>> FLOYD MAYWEATHER UNRETIRES PhilBoxing.com, Sat, 21 Feb 2026 AFTER MIKE TYSON EXHIBITION, SIGNS EXCLUSIVE DEAL WITH CSI SPORTS™/FIGHT SPORTS® One of the World’s Most Renowned Athletes, the Undefeated Global Star Set for His Return to Professional Boxing Following the Upcoming Exh  Read Full Story >>> WBC Introduces new award "WBC Main Event" world championship Chain & Pendant By Gabriel F. Cordero, PhilBoxing.com, Sat, 21 Feb 2026 This week, the World Boxing Council (WBC) unveiled its newest award in the Crown Series at its traditional "Coffee Tuesdays": a chain and pendant commemorating the 2026 WBC "Main Event" World Championship. This award will be  Read Full Story >>> WOOD-WARRINGTON II OFFICIAL WEIGH-IN RESULTS AND FIGHT NIGHT RUNNING ORDER CONFIRMED FOR SOLD-OUT REMATCH IN NOTTINGHAM PhilBoxing.com, Sat, 21 Feb 2026 Fight fans were treated to a glimpse of the special atmosphere that awaits on Saturday night with Nottingham's Albert Hall rocking at tonight's Weigh-In between arch-rivals Leigh Wood and Josh Warrington. The form  Read Full Story >>> "Rompete la Madre" documentary is now in the Mexican theaters By Gabriel F. Cordero, PhilBoxing.com, Sat, 21 Feb 2026 Boxing has always been the sport that best represents Mexican culture of sacrifice and a fighting spirit in the face of adversity. This 105-minute documentary tells the story of four warriors who fight inside and outside the ring to find their place in a sport that wasn't designed for them. Direc  Read Full Story >>> A Massive Weekend Ahead for Renowned Trainer Bob Santos PhilBoxing.com, Sat, 21 Feb 2026 LAS VEGAS, NV (February 20, 2026) — It will be a career-defining, high-visibility weekend for world-renowned boxing trainer Bob Santos, as he takes on multiple pivotal roles during one of the sport’s most anticipated fight weekends. Santos, widely respected as one of boxing’s elite strategists  Read Full Story >>> Barrios vs Garcia: Where Art Thou Ryan Garcia? By Chris Carlson, PhilBoxing.com, Fri, 20 Feb 2026 It’s do or die for Ryan Garcia heading into a tussle with Mario Barrios on Saturday. Will ‘King’ Ryan sink or swim? This PPV card promoted by Golden Boy Promotions and TGB promotions will be live streaming ava  Read Full Story >>> Pacman bout details revealed By Joaquin Henson, PhilBoxing.com, Fri, 20 Feb 2026 Details of Manny Pacquiao’s fight against Russian Ruslan Provodnikov are slowly trickling in with the latest development that it will be an eight-round exhibition at the Thomas and Mack Center on the UNLV campus. It�  Read Full Story >>> Barrios vs Garcia: Will It Shine or Stink? By Gayle Falkenthal, NYFights.com, Fri, 20 Feb 2026 Some people love the thrill of an unpredictable life. Others like knowing what to expect. Whichever you are, Saturday’s main event between WBC World Welterweight champion Mario Barrios and challenger Ryan Garcia is like Forrest Gump’s box of chocolates. How tasty will Barrios vs Garcia be for fa  Read Full Story >>> Jerusalem camp looking for title fight By Nick Giongco, Daily Tribune, Fri, 20 Feb 2026 The camp of World Boxing Council (WBC) strawweight champion Melvin Jerusalem is not wasting precious time waiting for a unification fight to happen. In fact, Jerusalem and his people are on the lookout for a title fight after the scheduled 14 March showdown with Puerto Rican two-belt titleholder   Read Full Story >>> IIEE to defend Billiard crown in PTC World 2026, World Champ Magpantay is PSA Awardee By Marlon Bernardino, PhilBoxing.com, Fri, 20 Feb 2026 The Philippine Sportswriters Association (PSA) Annual Awards Night was held at the Ballroom of Diamond Hotel Manila last February 16, 2026 with 10-Ball World Champion Jonas Magpantay as major awardee for his win in the 2025 Qatar World Cup Championships held in Doha, Qatar. Magpantay also won the ex  Read Full Story >>> Pacquiao vs Provodnikov: This ain’t an exhibition By Nick Giongco, Daily Tribune, Fri, 20 Feb 2026 The first thing that went through my mind when it was reported that Manny Pacquiao and Ruslan Provodnikov are facing off in an exhibition match on 18 April in Las Vegas was a bit troubling. You see, Provodnikov is one guy who stood out among Pacquiao’s bevy of sparmates during his heyday. Th  Read Full Story >>> Wood-Warrington II Press Conference Quotes: Everything that Was Said Ahead of Saturday's Sold-Out Rematch in Nottingham PhilBoxing.com, Fri, 20 Feb 2026 It was the calm before the inevitable storm this Saturday in front of a capacity crowd at Nottingham's Motorpoint Arena this Saturday, as arch-rivals Leigh Wood and Josh Warrington stood toe-to-toe at today's Pre  Read Full Story >>> Manny Pacquiao Promotions Announces Opponents for Rising Stars Jimuel Pacquiao Jr. and Curmel Moton on Feb. 28 at Turning Stone Resort Casino in Verona, New York PhilBoxing.com, Fri, 20 Feb 2026 Elijah Pierce vs. Lorenzo Parra to Headline WBO Featherweight International Championship Live on Amazon Prime TV VERONA, N.Y. — Manny Pacquiao Promotions (MPP) today announced opponents for Jimuel Pacquiao Jr. (0  Read Full Story >>> Rising Star Promotions Returns to Prudential Center April 10 LIVE ON PROBOX TV PhilBoxing.com, Fri, 20 Feb 2026 MILLVILLE, NEW JERSEY - February 19, 2026 - Rising Star Promotions is set to return to the iconic Prudential Center on April 10, 2026, for Brick City Fight Night, continuing the company’s collaborative promotional model and expanding its footprint on the national boxing scene. The event will be br  Read Full Story >>> Sante Barley Trilogy Leg 1 on March 29 in Azuela By Lito delos Reyes, PhilBoxing.com, Fri, 20 Feb 2026 THE Leg 1 in Davao for the Sante Barley Trilogy Run Asia 2026 will be held on March 29 at Azuela Cove in Lanang. Race director Kenneth Sai said the categories are 16-kilometer, 10K and 5K. It is a nationwide running series that features three race legs per host city. “[The] distances grad  Read Full Story >>> Team Rapid chess tourney goes to Pasay City on March 8 By Marlon Bernardino By Marlon Bernardino, PhilBoxing.com, Fri, 20 Feb 2026 The Non-Master 2 × 2 Team Rapid Chess Tournament dubbed as Grudge Match is set to unfold on Sunday, March 8, 2026 at the Plaza Mall beside LRT 1 Libertad Station in Pasay City. The one-day 7-round Swiss System format competition with a time control of 15 minutes plus 3 seconds increment welcomes  Read Full Story >>> SOBER THOUGHTS Ryan Garcia says he saved his career by ditching alcohol and getting sober ahead of Mario Barrios world title fight By Jack Figg, The Sun, Thu, 19 Feb 2026 He was openly drinking and partying in the build-up to the bout – which he initially won on points after dropping Haney three times. But Garcia’s career came crashing down when he failed a drug test for ostarine – known to boost muscle growth. The American protested his innocence but acc  Read Full Story >>> 3rd Horse Show & competition scheduled on February 21-22 By Lito delos Reyes, PhilBoxing.com, Thu, 19 Feb 2026 THE 3rd Horse Show & competition will be held on February 21 and 22 at the Nunez Extension beside Al Tori Bistro in Barangay San Isidro, General Santos City. “It is also part of the 87th Kalilangan Festival,” said Councilor Richard “Ric” Atendido, who is also the organizer. The competi  Read Full Story >>> Robinsons Bacolod Chess Festival set By Marlon Bernardino, PhilBoxing.com, Thu, 19 Feb 2026 A chess tournament in Bacolod brings together the sharpest young minds when the much awaited Robinsons Bacolod Chess Festival gets underway on March 13, 14 and 15, 2026 at the Atrium, Robinsons Bacolod. The Schedule of Battles on March 13 (8 am): Open section; March 14 (8 am): Kiddies (13 years o  Read Full Story >>> TRAINING CAMP NOTES: Alex Bray Set for WBA Continental Latin American Title Clash February 20 in Orlando PhilBoxing.com, Thu, 19 Feb 2026 Bray (10-0, 8 KOs) faces Argentina’s Rodrigo Damian Coria live on Boxlab Promotions YouTube ORLANDO, FL (February 18, 2026) — Boxlab Promotions undefeated super welterweight prospect Alex Bray (10-0, 8 KOs) is enteri  Read Full Story >>> Ryan ‘The Bruiser’ Rozicki Calls out Jai Opetaia PhilBoxing.com, Thu, 19 Feb 2026 No. 1 Cruiserweight contender Headlines March 7th show in Canada HAMILTON, Ontario, Canada (February 18, 2026) – Power-punching Canadian cruiserweight Rozicki (20-1-1, 19 KOs), currently ranked No. 1 by the Wor  Read Full Story >>> BREAKING NEWS: DAZN AND MATCHROOM BOXING SIGN NEW FIVE-YEAR DEAL PhilBoxing.com, Thu, 19 Feb 2026 Eddie Hearn. LONDON, 18 February 2026 – DAZN, the world’s leading sports entertainment platform, is reinforcing its leadership in global boxing through a new five-year deal with Matchroom Boxing in the United States an  Read Full Story >>> 75 climbers start trekking to Mt. Apo today PhilBoxing.com, Thu, 19 Feb 2026 SEVENTY-FIVE climbers from all over the country will start trekking today, February 19, Thursday at the highest peak Mt. Apo in the Sta. Cruz, Davao del Sur. It is part of the two events - 5th Mountaineering Federation of the Philippines Inc. [MFPI] Mindanao Summit set February 19 to 21. They   Read Full Story >>> 4 Division World Champion & Hall of Famer Erik Morales Confirmed for Ninth Annual Box Fan Expo, During Cinco De Mayo Weekend, Saturday May 2, in Las Vegas PhilBoxing.com, Thu, 19 Feb 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 (February 18, 2026) – Four-division world champion and Hall of Famer Erik Morales has confirmed that he will appear at the Ninth Annual Box Fan Exp  Read Full Story >>> TRAINING CAMP NOTES: Dainier Pero Locked In Ahead of WBA Continental USA Title Defense in Orlando PhilBoxing.com, Wed, 18 Feb 2026 WBA #7-ranked contender faces dangerous puncher Donald Haynesworth live on Boxlab Promotions YouTube Channel LAS VEGAS, NV (February 17, 2026) — Boxlab Promotions undefeated Cuban heavyweight Dainier “T  Read Full Story >>> A Milestone Birthday: Celebrating Brico Santig's 50 Years of Dedication, and Triumph By Carlos Costa, PhilBoxing.com, Wed, 18 Feb 2026 Today, February 18, we gather to celebrate a remarkable Filipino, a man of decency, honesty, and a shining star in boxing promotion and matchmaking - Brico Santig! As Brico blows out the candles on his 50th birthday,   Read Full Story >>> PH bet Chezka Centeno finishes 2nd in Florida By Marlon Bernardino, PhilBoxing.com, Wed, 18 Feb 2026 The Philippines' Chezka Centeno finished as the runner-up in the 2026 WPBA Classic's Players Championship held in Lauderhill, Florida, this Wednesday. She lost in the finals to Chinese Taipei's Chou Chieh-Yu, 10-3. Centeno received $11,000 for her efforts. Chou started her campaign stron  Read Full Story >>> ARNOLD BARBOZA JR. AND KENNETH SIMS JR. SET FOR HIGH-STAKES CLASH IN CAN’T-MISS MAIN EVENT ON DAZN PhilBoxing.com, Wed, 18 Feb 2026 Puerto Rican Unified Champion Oscar Collazo and Undisputed World Champion Gabriela Fundora to Defend Their Titles in Stacked Championship Undercard Saturday, March 14 — Live from Honda Center in Anaheim, Calif. and  Read Full Story >>> CALLUM SMITH VS DAVID MORRELL MEGA FIGHT SET FOR APRIL 18 IN LIVERPOOL AS PAT BROWN HEADLINES IN HIS HOMETOWN ON APRIL 3 PhilBoxing.com, Wed, 18 Feb 2026 b>Callum ‘Mundo’ Smith defends his WBO Interim Light Heavyweight Championship against David Morrell on his home turf in Liverpool as part of a huge North-West double for Matchroom Boxing in the UK  Read Full Story >>> 2026 USA Boxing Youth High Performance Selection Camp Attendees Announced PhilBoxing.com, Wed, 18 Feb 2026 Seventeen Athletes, Nine Male and Eight Female, Have Arrived for USA Boxing’s Youth High Performance Selection Camp in Colorado Springs, Colo. COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (February 16, 2026) – The 2026 USA Boxing Youth High Performance Selection Camp has begun following the arrival of 17 athletes  Read Full Story >>> Rapid chessfest gets underway February 22 By Marlon Bernardino, PhilBoxing.com, Wed, 18 Feb 2026 THE 1st Fiona's Farm Resort 18 & Under Open Chess Tournament is set to unfold on Sunday, February 22 at the Robinsons Balibago, Angeles City, Pampanga. The one-day Swiss System format competition welcomed participants ages 18 years old and below. Some of the country's young woodpushers are exp  Read Full Story >>> THE PAST WEEK IN ACTION 16 FEBRUARY 2026: Ajagba, Dzambekov, Ruiz Register Stoppage Wins in Zuffa Event By Eric Armit, PhilBoxing.com, Tue, 17 Feb 2026 HIGHLIGHTS: -Efe Ajagba, Umar Dzambekov and Leonardo Ruiz win inside the distance on Zuffa show -Caroline Veyre wins the vacant WBC super featherweight title with a points victory over Delfine Persoon -Elnur Samedo  Read Full Story >>> Mexican government and WBC join forces to create mega-project “Boxing for Peace” By Gabriel F. Cordero, PhilBoxing.com, Tue, 17 Feb 2026 Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum and World Boxing Council President Mauricio Sulaimán participated in a historic session of the traditional "Mañanera del Pueblo" (People's Morning Press Conference) at the Na  Read Full Story >>> All eyes on GM Johan-Sebastian Christiansen in Manny Pacquiao International Open dubbed as 87th Kalilangan Chess Festival 2026 By Marlon Bernardino, PhilBoxing.com, Tue, 17 Feb 2026 All eyes on Grandmaster Johan-Sebastian Christiansen of Norway when the much waited Manny Pacquiao International Open dubbed as 87th Kàlilangan Chess Festival 2026 gets underway on February 23 to 27, 2026 at the Family Co  Read Full Story >>> WBC Champion Mario “El Azteca” Barrios Locked in for Ryan Garcia Showdown February 21 at T-Mobile Arena PhilBoxing.com, Tue, 17 Feb 2026 LAS VEGAS, NV (February 16, 2026) – WBC welterweight world champion Mario “El Azteca” Barrios (29-2-2, 18 KOs) is entering the final stretch of training camp ahead of his highly anticipated 12-round title de  Read Full Story >>> Dana White mocks traditional boxing promoters: "No contest, it's like hitting babies" By Gabriel F. Cordero, PhilBoxing.com, Tue, 17 Feb 2026 UFC President Dana White expressed his delight and reaffirmed his position in the world of boxing, sports, and television at the Zuffa Boxing 03 press conference, stating that he had expected stronger resistance from establi  Read Full Story >>> LEIGH WOOD OUTLINES PLAN OF ATTACK FOR SOLD OUT REMATCH AGAINST JOSH WARRINGTON PhilBoxing.com, Tue, 17 Feb 2026 Leigh Wood says he is ready to turn back the clock and get the job done even quicker when he collides with arch-rival Josh Warrington this Saturday – live worldwide on DAZN. Nottingham’s Motorpoint Arena is c  Read Full Story >>> Cain Velasquez released from a California State prison By Gabriel F. Cordero, PhilBoxing.com, Tue, 17 Feb 2026 Former UFC champion Cain Velasquez was released from a California state prison on Sunday after serving 10 months of his sentence for attempted murder. He was convicted last year for the attempted murder of a man accused of  Read Full Story >>> Patrick Rivera wins Pacman's Cue Club 10-Ball Tournament; pockets P100,000 By Marlon Bernardino, PhilBoxing.com, Tue, 17 Feb 2026 Patrick Rivera captures the Lunar Horse Battle Royal 10-Ball title, defeating Arjay De Jesus, 9-6, in an epic finals battle held at the Pacman's Cue Club, located at Lower Ground Floor, Worldwide Corporate Center, Shaw Boulevard in Mandaluyong City over the weekend. The victory earned Rivera P10  Read Full Story >>> Undefeated Brooklyn heavyweight Pryce Taylor Fighting again in Detroit this Sunday on Claressa Shields’ card PhilBoxing.com, Tue, 17 Feb 2026 NEW YORK CITY (February 16, 2026) – Brooklyn’s undefeated heavyweight Pryce Taylor (10-0, 6 KOs) is set to make his third consecutive appearance in Detroit and fifth overall in Michigan overall. He will fac  Read Full Story >>> TRAINING CAMP NOTES Gabriela Tellez Ready to Make a Statement This Friday in Orlando PhilBoxing.com, Tue, 17 Feb 2026 SAN ANTONIO, TX (February 16, 2026) – Boxlab Promotions’ undefeated lightweight contender, Gabriela Tellez (6-0, 2 KOs), just wrapped up training camp as she gears up for the biggest fight of her young career. Telle  Read Full Story >>> Zuffa Boxing 3 results: Efe Ajagba flattens Charles Martin; Umar Dzambekov scores KO of the Year contender By Darshan Desai, Yahoo! Sports, Mon, 16 Feb 2026 It was a night of knockouts on Sunday's Zuffa Boxing 3 fight card. Six of the eight fights at the Meta Apex in Las Vegas ended inside the distance, including all three of the main card bouts — with two of them concluding via impressive one-punch finishes. The action was capped off by Efe Aja  Read Full Story >>> Rapista wins WBC Far East Silver super flyweight title By Lito delos Reyes, PhilBoxing.com, Mon, 16 Feb 2026 KENNETH “El Rapido” Rapista of Davao City captured the vacant WBC Far East Silver super flyweight title by defeating Zhongchao Tao of China via unanimous decision last night, February 15, at the SNA Gym in Sultan Kuda  Read Full Story >>> IM Christian Gian Karlo Tade-Arca faces tough competition in Manny Pacquiao International Open dubbed as 87th Kalilangan Chess Festival 2026 By Marlon Bernardino, PhilBoxing.com, Mon, 16 Feb 2026 International Master Christian Gian Karlo Tade-Arca and Grandmaster John Paul Gomez expect rough sailing in the Manny Pacquiao International Open dubbed as 87th Kàlilangan Chess Festival 2026 where they will be meeting a tough line of competitors on February 23 to 27, 2026 at the Family Country Hot  Read Full Story >>> Efe Ajagba vs Charles Martin: Zuffa Heavyweights Square Off on Sunday By Chris Carlson, PhilBoxing.com, Sun, 15 Feb 2026 This Sunday night streaming live on Paramount+ heavyweight contender Efe Ajagba squares off against aged vet Charles Martin. Both boxers have recently signed with Zuffa boxing, so it makes sense they would be matched u  Read Full Story >>> “The Nightmare” Back in Action: Oguni vs Tapales April 3 in Japan By Carlos Costa, PhilBoxing.com, Sun, 15 Feb 2026 In a battle of former world champions, Japan's Yukinori Oguni (23-4-3, 9 KOs) battles the Filipino "Nightmare" Marlon T. Tapales in a 10-round featherweight bout on April 3 at Korakuen Hall in Tokyo, Japan. Tapales (41  Read Full Story >>> Cold Comfort: Tapales and Vitor Frozen Out in Moscow Heartbreaker By Dong Secuya, PhilBoxing.com, Sat, 14 Feb 2026 Subkhankulov celebrates. The biting -10°C Russian winter proved to be a harsh omen for two visiting Filipino fighters on a cursed Friday the 13th. Inside the historic Soviet Wings Sports Palace, the warmth of  Read Full Story >>> WBC Celebrates 63 years of dedication to the sports and fighters By Gabriel F. Cordero, PhilBoxing.com, Sat, 14 Feb 2026 This February 14, the World Boxing Council (WBC) celebrates 63 years of existence. Since its founding in 1963, the organization has evolved from a vision of unity into an influential and respected governing force in world boxing. The  Read Full Story >>> BOXING STARS FROM AROUND THE WORLD LINING UP FOR 2026 HALL OF FAME WEEKEND IN "BOXING’S HOMETOWN" PhilBoxing.com, Sat, 14 Feb 2026 Star-studded lineup to participate in Hall of Fame Weekend events includes the Class of 2026, returning Hall of Famers and special guests from around the world CANASTOTA, NY - FEBRUARY 12, 2026 -The guest list for the  Read Full Story >>> Filipino Boxers Make Weight in Brico Santig's Valentine's Show in Thailand By Carlos Costa, PhilBoxing.com, Sat, 14 Feb 2026 Filipinos boxers and coaches pose for a group photo with promoter Brico Santig (L) and supervisor Carlos Costa during Friday's weighin in Bangkok. BANGKOK, Thailand -- Brave Filipino Boxers   Read Full Story >>> Filipinos Vitor and Tapales Take on Russians for IBF Asia Titles in Moscow Today By Dong Secuya, PhilBoxing.com, Fri, 13 Feb 2026 Tapales (R) and Kalsynov (L) at yesterday's weighin. Two Filipino boxers step onto Russian soil tonight, Feb. 13, with championship glory on the line as Vergil Vitor and Gabriel Tapales compete for separate IBF Asia   Read Full Story >>> Manny Pacquiao Promotions Returns to Pechanga Resort Casino in Temecula, Calif. with a Pair of World Championship Bouts PhilBoxing.com, Fri, 13 Feb 2026 FRIDAY, APRIL 3 - TELEVISED ON DIRECTV TEMECULA, Calif. — Manny Pacquiao Promotions (MPP) is set to make its highly anticipated return to Pechanga Resort Casino in Temecula, Calif. on Friday, April 3, headlined by   Read Full Story >>> Read More News...