Brick City Fight Night Series at Prudential Center on Saturday, October 12 in Newark, New Jersey
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‘Brick City Fight Night Series’ at Prudential Center on Saturday, October 12 in Newark, New Jersey
Tickets start at $60 and go on sale August 27
NEWARK, NEW JERSEY (August 23, 2024) -- The Brick City Fight Night Series returns to Prudential Center in Newark, New Jersey on Saturday, Octobe Read Full Story >>>Manny Pacquiao closes in on WBC welterweight title shot at 45
By Phil D. Jay, World Boxing News, Fri, 23 Aug 2024
Manny Pacquiao is closing in on an unprecedented WBC welterweight title shot at 45, allowing the Filipino superstar to break his record.
Pacquiao is in talks to challenge former interim champion Mario Barrios for the full WBC crown after the WBC decided to elevate his title status in June.
Ba Read Full Story >>> The real deal
By Nick Giongco, Daily Tribune, Fri, 23 Aug 2024
One of only two reigning world champions, Pedro Taduran is not taking any chances.
The International Boxing Federation (IBF) minimumweight king is back in the gym trying to get rid of rust that built up during the course of a close to four-week vacation.
Taduran deserved the long break.
Lat Read Full Story >>> Shakur Stevenson Makes A Very Wise Decision
By Niall Doran, Boxing News and Views, Fri, 23 Aug 2024
The free agent that was Shakur Stevenson is no more, he’s made his decision at least for now — and it’s a good one.
Stevenson has joined the Matchroom and Eddie Hearn team in a good time for the promotional outfit lately.
Stevenson is regarded as one of the best fighters in boxing and a Read Full Story >>> ABAP reviving grassroots program
By Nick Giongco, Daily Tribune, Fri, 23 Aug 2024
The Association of Boxing Alliances in the Philippines (ABAP) said on Thursday that key issues relative to recruitment and grassroots would soon be addressed after the ABAP received a “substantial” amount from an unspecified source.
Coming off a pair of bronze medal performances in the Paris Read Full Story >>> Canelo Alvarez Drops Bombshell Prediction for Light Heavyweight Showdown: "I'm Coming for That Belt"
By Ronald Crawley, RingSide24, Fri, 23 Aug 2024
Artur Beterbiev and Dmitry Bivol will face off in a historic light-heavyweight clash on October 12 in Riyadh. The fight will crown the first undisputed champion in the division since Roy Jones Jr.
Turki Alalshikh and Riyadh Season have put their backing behind the event, bringing together two fig Read Full Story >>> SHAKUR STEVENSON SIGNS PROMOTIONAL DEAL WITH MATCHROOM BOXING
PhilBoxing.com, Fri, 23 Aug 2024
WBC Lightweight World champion will defend his title against Joe Cordina in Riyadh on October 12
Eddie Hearn and Matchroom are delighted to announce the signing of one of boxing’s biggest megastars in Shaku Read Full Story >>> Undefeated Middleweight John “The Candyman” Easter Return on Floyd Mayweather Jr. vs. John Gotti III Card in Mexico
PhilBoxing.com, Fri, 23 Aug 2024
LAS VEGAS, NV (August 22, 2024) – Undefeated middleweight power puncher, John “The Candyman” Easter (6-0, 6 KOs), signed with Floyd Mayweather’s TMT Promotions, is set to return to the ring this Saturday, August 24, 20 Read Full Story >>> KO PING CHUNG CONTINUES TITLE DEFENCE INTO LAST 64 OF THE 2024 US OPEN CHAMPIONSHIP
PhilBoxing.com, Fri, 23 Aug 2024
Defending champion Ko Ping Chung advances into to the Last 64 of the 2024 US Open Championship, joining the five-time US Open champion Shane Van Boening, as well as elite players Fedor Gorst, Francisco Sanchez Ruiz, Jos Read Full Story >>> Manny Pacquiao Vs. Mario Barrios: A Quick Cash Grab Targeting Suckers Source: Manny Pacquiao Vs. Mario Barrios: A Quick Cash Grab Targeting Suckers
By Paul Magno, BoxingNews.co, Fri, 23 Aug 2024
Much of the boxing world winced collectively back in June when the idea of a Manny Pacquiao-Mario Barrios fight was first brought up. Surely, this was just a headline-grabber used to hype Pacquiao’s exhibition fight the following month. Because, seriously, the 45-year-old future first ballot Hall Read Full Story >>> Undefeated Light Flyweight David Cardenas Headlines San Antonio Card this Saturday August 24th in San Antonio
PhilBoxing.com, Thu, 22 Aug 2024
TRIPLE A PROMOTIONS PRESENTS "SHOWDOWN AT THE SHRINE"
SAN ANTONIO, TX (August 22, 2024) – Triple A Promotions is set to deliver an electrifying night of boxing at the Alzafar Shrine Auditorium in San Antonio, Texa Read Full Story >>> Tapales targets world title in 2025
By Nick Giongco, Daily Tribune, Thu, 22 Aug 2024
Marlon Tapales expects to get a shot at the world crown in 2025.
Ranked highly by the major sanctioning bodies, Tapales has been assured of this even after failing to dethrone Naoya Inoue late last year in Tokyo.
But the Filipino lefty has some business to take care of on 7 September in Phnom Read Full Story >>> Floyd Mayweather vs Manny Pacquiao II set to fall apart again
By Phil D. Jay, World Boxing News, Thu, 22 Aug 2024
World Boxing News understands that Floyd Mayweather and Manny Pacquiao are unlikely to follow through on a previous confirmation for a December rematch.
Speaking to Sean Gibbons recently, the MP Promotions President told WBN that Pacquiao is moving forward with a WBC title shot against Mario Barr Read Full Story >>> 5 World Title Fights in Japan October 13th and 14th
By Niall Doran, Boxing News and Views, Thu, 22 Aug 2024
October 13th will see the big times in Japanese boxing continue to roll with a host of championship prize fights.
The smaller weight classes at world title level will once again see a huge host of action in Tokyo topped by the following on the night:
(Japanese to English translation via Google Read Full Story >>> COUNTDOWN TO SHOWDOWN - MAYWEATHER VS. GOTTI OFFICIAL PRESS CONFERENCE QUOTES
PhilBoxing.com, Thu, 22 Aug 2024
COUNTDOWN TO SHOWDOWN: FLOYD MAYWEATHER JR. AND JOHN GOTTI III SET FOR HIGH-STAKES REMATCH IN MEXICO CITY THIS SATURDAY, AUGUST 24 – LIVE ON DAZN
MEXICO CITY – The stage is set, and the anticipation i Read Full Story >>> October 13 & 14: Takuma Inoue-Seiya Tsutsumi & Junto Nakatani-Petch Sor Chitpattana Bantamweight World Title Fights Headline Two-Day Tokyo Extravaganza LIVE on ESPN+
PhilBoxing.com, Thu, 22 Aug 2024
Inoue-Tsutsumi and Kenshiro Teraji-Cristofer Rosales flyweight world battle tops card on Sunday, Oct. 13
Nakatani-Sor Chitpattana and the return of Tenshin Nasukawa headlines bill on Monday, Oct. 14
TOKYO (Aug. 21, Read Full Story >>> FM Arca to lead The Red Pseudodragon Team in Asian Rapid Chess Team Championship 2024 in Hongkong
By Dong Secuya, PhilBoxing.com, Thu, 22 Aug 2024
Manila---FIDE Master Christian Gian Karlo Arca will banner The Red Pseudodragon team in the Asian Rapid Chess Team Championship 2024 which will be held from August 22 to 28 at the Queen Elizabeth Stadium, Wan Chai, Hong Kong.
It will be recalled that Arca had made an unprecedented feat when he em Read Full Story >>> Manny Pacquiao offered to settle lawsuit before stunning victory
By Phil D. Jay, World Boxing News, Thu, 22 Aug 2024
World Boxing News has learned that boxing legend Manny Pacquiao offered to settle a lawsuit amicably before claiming a stunning court victory.
Pacquiao won a $5.1m claim by Paradigm Sports over his decision not to follow through with an agreement. The eight-weight world champion had interest in f Read Full Story >>> Canelo needs to learn a lesson from 'Money May' and save the exhibition bouts for once his career has concluded
By Kevin Iole, KevinIole.com, Thu, 22 Aug 2024
There is little Canelo Alvarez can do in however many bouts it is he has remaining in his professional boxing career that would seriously impact his legacy, one way or another. He's a legend and will soon walk with the greats in the annals of boxing history.
Alvarez is one of the best of his era Read Full Story >>> Promoter Arellano inducted into the Indiana Boxing Hall of Fame
PhilBoxing.com, Thu, 22 Aug 2024
Ramon Arellano.
The Indiana boxing Hall of Fame class of 2025 will include Ramon Arellano. He fought his amateur career in Indiana. He would go on to have a professional boxing career and train boxers as well. He has promoted Read Full Story >>> Why Doesn't the US Use Pros in Olympic Boxing (Part 2)
By Teodoro Medina Reynoso, PhilBoxing.com, Wed, 21 Aug 2024
Team USA for Paris Olympics.
In the opening part, we traced how the once mighty Americans have been reduced from masters to paupers in Olympic boxing in the last twenty four years.
The main reason given by aut Read Full Story >>> ERISLANDY LARA TRAINING CAMP QUOTES
PhilBoxing.com, Wed, 21 Aug 2024
“This is going to be the best fight of the night…I knocked out my last three opponents and I’m training to make it four.”
Reigning WBA Middleweight World Champion Erislandy Lara Takes on Two-Division Champion Da Read Full Story >>> BARRY HEARN MAKES HIS DEBUT AT THE 2024 US OPEN CHAMPIONSHIP
PhilBoxing.com, Wed, 21 Aug 2024
Barry Hearn OBE, President of Matchroom Sports, made his much-anticipated debut at the prestigious 2024 US Open Championship, joined by renowned TalkSport radio host Andy Goldstein.
This year marks the 47th edition of t Read Full Story >>> Mike Tyson Hits Out At Jake Paul Fight Haters: Brings Up Mayweather v McGregor
By Niall Doran, Boxing News and Views, Wed, 21 Aug 2024
Mike Tyson seems to be in a very calm space but that controlled rage in training and in the ring is just beneath the surface.
Tyson is clearly taking things easy outside of training at the moment but soon he will need to get serious to avoid serious health concerns in the ring as a big underdog a Read Full Story >>> September 3: Naoya Inoue-TJ Doheny UNDISPUTED ESPN+ Programming Details
PhilBoxing.com, Wed, 21 Aug 2024
The scheduled five-fight stream will begin at 2:30 a.m. ET
(Aug. 20, 2024) — Naoya “The Monster” Inoue will make defense number two of his undisputed super bantamweight crown against former world champion TJ Dohen Read Full Story >>> FLOYD MAYWEATHER JR. ARRIVES IN MEXICO AND DANCES WITH MARIACHIS IN AN EPIC WELCOME AHEAD OF HIS HIGHLY ANTICIPATED REMATCH WITH JOHN GOTTI III ON SATURDAY, AUGUST 24
PhilBoxing.com, Wed, 21 Aug 2024
FINAL PRESS CONFERENCE SLATED FOR TOMORROW, WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 21, AT 12 P.M. CST (ET-2)* – STREAMING LIVE VIA THE DAZN BOXING YOUTUBE CHANNEL
Mexico City – Floyd Mayweather Jr. arrived in Mexico City late Read Full Story >>> MATCHROOM RETURN TO MONACO FOR MONTE-CARLO SHOWDOWN V ON DECEMBER 14
PhilBoxing.com, Wed, 21 Aug 2024
Salle Des Étoiles at Sporting Monte-Carlo set to host end of year boxing bonanza, shown live on DAZN
Eddie Hearn’s Matchroom Boxing and Le Casino de Monte-Carlo are delighted to announce Monte-Carlo Showdown V, an unmissable night of World Championship Boxing, will take place at Salle Des Éto Read Full Story >>> MVP’S JAVON “WANNA” WALTON TO FACE ERIK HANLEY IN CO-MAIN EVENT OF MOST VALUABLE PROSPECTS 8 ON FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 6 IN ORLANDO, FL.
PhilBoxing.com, Wed, 21 Aug 2024
PROMOTED BY BOXLAB PROMOTIONS AND AVAILABLE GLOBALLY ON DAZN
13-0 Dominican talent Hendri Cedeno vs. Enriko Gogokhia and rising Cuban standout Yoelvis Gomez join main card
Top-10 ranked WBA bantamweight Bree Howling Read Full Story >>> Homecoming of Grandy Twins plus the return of Bryant Jennings as well as Isaiah Johnson THIS SATURDAY at The Met Philadelphia
PhilBoxing.com, Wed, 21 Aug 2024
Former World Heavyweight Title Challenger Bryant Jennings Comes Back after Five Year Layoff
Isiah Johnson Takes on Toughest Challenge Andrew Rodgers on Saturday, August 24th at The Met Philadelphia
Philadelphia (August 20, 2024)--A massive night of boxing comes to the Met Philadelphia on Satur Read Full Story >>> “I’m here to dominate” Ryan Daye on his WBC Australasia title shot
PhilBoxing.com, Wed, 21 Aug 2024
This Friday, DragonFire Promotions takes to Perth City once again for Thunderdome 47.
The main event of the evening features a highly anticipated fight between the undefeated Ryan Daye and the always tough Fano Kori for the WBC Sil Read Full Story >>> GOLDEN BOY SIGNS UNDEFEATED JUNIOR MIDDLEWEIGHT TOP PROSPECT JORDAN “THE PATRIOT” PANTHEN
PhilBoxing.com, Wed, 21 Aug 2024
LOS ANGELES, CALIF. (August 20, 2024) Golden Boy Promotions announced today the signing of undefeated junior middleweight prospect Jordan “The Patriot” Panthen (9-0, 8 KOs). A top prospect fighter, Panthen won a USA National Championship and the National Golden Gloves as an amateur, then turned Read Full Story >>> Middleweight Contender Shane Mosley Jr. Announces Promotional Free Agency
PhilBoxing.com, Wed, 21 Aug 2024
LAS VEGAS, CA (August 14, 2024) – Middleweight contender Shane Mosley Jr. (22-4, 12 KOs) has officially become a promotional free agent, marking the end of his successful tenure with Golden Boy Promotions. Mosley Jr., who is currently riding a five-fight winning streak, is ranked in the top 10 by Read Full Story >>> Turki Alalshikh Brutally Honest on Jake Paul
By Niall Doran, Boxing News and Views, Wed, 21 Aug 2024
Turki Alalshikh is not beating around the bush on when must be shown from Jake Paul if to continue in boxing at a high level.
His next heavyweight fight against Mike Tyson is one everyone expects Paul to win.
But after that he is expected to take on proper young pro contenders and real opponen Read Full Story >>> The Past Week in Action 19 August 2024: Christian Mbilli Outpoints Sergiy Derevyanchenko; Guido Vianello Stops Arslanbek Makhmudov
By Eric Armit, PhilBoxing.com, Tue, 20 Aug 2024
Highlights:
-Christian Mbilli scores points win over Sergiy Derevyanchenko
-Guido Vianello gets stoppage victory over Arslanbek Makhmudov and there are wins for Osleys Iglesias and Leile Beaudin
-Abdullah M Read Full Story >>> Why Doesn't US Use Pros in Olympic Boxing? (First of Two Parts)
By Teodoro Medina Reynoso, PhilBoxing.com, Tue, 20 Aug 2024
Omari Jones is the lone medal winner in boxing for the USA in the 2024 Paris Olympics.
Wikifact: The United States swept the podium at the 1904 Games in St Louis as it was the only NOC to compete in ( Read Full Story >>> WEIGHTS FROM NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE
PhilBoxing.com, Tue, 20 Aug 2024
(August 20, 2024) --Weights for Tuesday Night's (TONIGHT) Country Box 20 show at The Troubadour Nashville.
Iaaac Carbonell 175.4 - Cleotis Pendarvis 176.8
Curtis Harper 270.4 - Deon Ronny Hale 325
Precio Read Full Story >>> Matt Conway Battles James Bernadin for the WBA Regional Lightweight Title on Friday, September 20th at The Wind Creek Event Center in Bethlehem, PA
PhilBoxing.com, Tue, 20 Aug 2024
Undefeated Euri Cedeno, Julian Gonzalez and Devon Young on the Card
Francis Oran Takes on Ali Ellis Local Favorite Joseph Adorno Bethlehem Heavyweight Title Fight Between Adam Atiyeh and Mike Liberto
BETHLEHEM, Pa. – August 19, 2024 -- Championship boxing will come to the Wind Creek Event Ce Read Full Story >>> KO PING CHUNG KICKSTARTS TITLE DEFENCE AT THE 2024 US OPEN CHAMPIONSHIP
PhilBoxing.com, Tue, 20 Aug 2024
Ko Ping Chung commenced his title defence at the 2024 US Open Championship with a strong performance, joining top players Fedor Gorst, Joshua Filler, and Francisco Sanchez Ruiz in the winners’ qualification of the US Open Championship.
This year marks the 47th edition of the prestigious US Open Read Full Story >>> September 27: New Jersey Standout Vito Mielnicki Jr. & U.S. Olympian Tiger Johnson Added to Sandy Ryan-Mikaela Mayer Card at The Theater at Madison Square Garden
PhilBoxing.com, Tue, 20 Aug 2024
Dominican contenders Rohan Polanco and Elvis Rodriguez are scheduled to return in separate bouts
Tickets on sale Wednesday, Aug. 21 at 12 p.m. ET via Ticketmaster.com
NEW YORK CITY (Aug. 19, 2024) — The Garde Read Full Story >>> Tapales, Kumar clash for super-bantam crown in Cambodia
By Nick Giongco, Daily Tribune, Tue, 20 Aug 2024
The rebuilding of Marlon Tapales continues as the Filipino southpaw meets Saurabh Kumar of India in a defense of his World Boxing Council (WBC) Asia super-bantamweight crown on 7 September in Phnom Penh, Cambodia.
This will be the second fight of Tapales after his tenth-round knockout loss to Ja Read Full Story >>> ACAPI 2nd conference gets underway
By Marlon Bernardino, PhilBoxing.com, Tue, 20 Aug 2024
ACAPI (Association of Chess Amateurs in the Philippines Inc) 2nd conference dubbed Atty. Jong Guevarra Cup. Online team tournament every Tuesday and Friday 7:30-9 PM at Chessdotcom.
ACAPI is for grassroots chess development covering all categories of the chess community of the Philippines. Prese Read Full Story >>> Pacquiao close to Barrios fight
By Joaquin Henson, PhilBoxing.com, Tue, 20 Aug 2024
CANTILAN. Boxing legend Manny Pacquiao rode his BMW R1250GS motorcycle from General Santos City to this Surigao del Sur municipality last Thursday and was welcomed by thousands of well-wishers celebrating the town fiesta t Read Full Story >>> Ultimate goal of Middle East Professional Boxing to Crown first Arab World Champion
PhilBoxing.com, Tue, 20 Aug 2024
ABU DHABI, U.A.E. (August 19, 2024) -- The Middle East Professional Boxing (MEPB) commission has become a pivotal group working behind the scenes to support efforts by Saudi Arabia (Riyadh) and United Arab Emirates (Dubai and Abu D Read Full Story >>> Cebuano FM Mario Mangubat to join World Senior Chess Championship in Portugal
By Marlon Bernardino, PhilBoxing.com, Tue, 20 Aug 2024
Manila---Filipino FIDE Master Mario Mangubat is set to compete in the FIDE World Senior Chess Championships in Porto Santo Island, Portugal from Nov. 19 to 26.
"I will just try my very best and we'll see what will happen," the 65-year-old Mangubat said on Monday.
Mangubat earned his slot for t Read Full Story >>> Watch: Justin Fortune Still Thinks Pacquiao at even 45 Still Beats Barrios
By Niall Doran, Boxing News and Views, Tue, 20 Aug 2024
This is a big call from Fortune here all things considering with age and how Pacquiao looked recently.
Recently Pacquiao in a boxing exhibition in Japan drew with Japanese kickboxer Anpo but would have lost a decision if judges’ were present.
Pacquiao looked not great but renowned conditioni Read Full Story >>> SPORTS FACTS AND FIGURES 72: MIKE TYSON VS. JAKE PAUL PRESS CONFERENCE
By Maloney L. Samaco, PhilBoxing.com, Mon, 19 Aug 2024
Mike Tyson and Jake Paul talked during the press conference of their fight in Manhattan on Sunday. Paul will face the 58-year-old former heavyweight champion Tyson on November 15 at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas. Pa Read Full Story >>> Pacquiao Wins Conclusive Court Knockout In California
By Niall Doran, Boxing News and Views, Mon, 19 Aug 2024
It was a knockout, finishing punch victory for Manny Pacquiao in his legal battle finally in California.
For over 3 years Pacquiao faced something he was wronged in — in a court in California stemming from a defunct breached ‘illegal’ agreement by the side of Paradigm Sports Managment per t Read Full Story >>> GM Antonio, NM Bernardino to compete in Laos International Open
By Marlon Bernardino, PhilBoxing.com, Mon, 19 Aug 2024
Manila---Grandmaster Rogelio "Joey" Antonio Jr. and National Master Almario Marlon Bernardino Jr. will showcase their talent in the Laos International Chess Open on September 1-7, 2024 at Vientiane Chess Centre in Vientiane, Laos.
“I hope to do well in the upcoming Laos International Chess Open Read Full Story >>> Petecio, Villegas Oust French Foes; Biggest Gainers, Losers in Paris Boxing
By Teodoro Medina Reynoso, PhilBoxing.com, Mon, 19 Aug 2024
Aira Villegas (L) and Nesthy Petecio (R).
In our tunnel vision-like focus of attention on how our boxers were faring in their quest for podium finish in the last Paris Summer Olympics, we may have overlo Read Full Story >>> Thailand’s Aekkaphob is The New WBC Asia Silver Bridgerweight Champion
By Carlos Costa, PhilBoxing.com, Mon, 19 Aug 2024
In an exciting battle, big-hearted Thai warrior Aekkaphob Do Auraiwan (8-3-1), survived a knockdown in round one to score a thrilling come-from behind close, but unanimous decision win over strong Hamza Albahbahani Read Full Story >>> Martha Saldivar Sulaimán passes away in Mexico City
By Gabriel F. Cordero, PhilBoxing.com, Mon, 19 Aug 2024
This Sunday, we learned of the death of Mrs. Martha Saldivar Sulaiman, widow of Mr. Jose Sulaiman, former president of the WBC, and mother of Mr. Mauricio Sulaiman, current president of the WBC.
Mrs. Martha Saldivar was bor Read Full Story >>> There's no way a 58-year-old man should be boxing, but Jake Paul saw dollar signs and got Mike Tyson to buy into his scheme
By Kevin Iole, KevinIole.com, Mon, 19 Aug 2024
Let's assume for the moment that Jake Paul is a special talent, and that he's good enough to one day become a world champion, which he says is his dream.
Paul is already 27 and had no amateur career to speak of. As a pro, he's been moved very slowly in terms of the quality of his opposition in bu Read Full Story >>> Abubakar is WBC Asian Silver super featherweight champ
By Lito delos Reyes, PhilBoxing.com, Mon, 19 Aug 2024
AIMAN “A B” Abubakar of Malaysia is now the new World Boxing Council [WBC] Asian Silver super featherweight champion.
The 32-year-old Abubakar, who is based in Mandaluyong City, stopped Patrick Liukhoto of Indone Read Full Story >>> 2024 US OPEN CHAMPIONSHIP DRAW | SHANE VAN BOENING BEGINS QUEST FOR SIXTH US OPEN TITLE
PhilBoxing.com, Mon, 19 Aug 2024
The draw for the 2024 US Open Championship set to take place at Harrah’s Resort, Atlantic City, NJ, US from August 19-24 is complete. Shane Van Boening begins his quest to claim sixth US Open title against, while Ko Ping Chung is set to defend his title.
Alongside Van Boening and Ko Ping Han, Read Full Story >>> Jericho Banares picked first, Rodrigo Geronimo taken second in pro billiard draft
By Marlon Bernardino, PhilBoxing.com, Mon, 19 Aug 2024
Quezon City---Jericho Banares, as expected, was drafted first in the inaugural Sharks Billiard Association (SBA) Player's Draft at the Quantum Skyview of Gateway Mall 2, Araneta City in Cubao Quezon City on Sunday, August 18, 2024.
Banares was picked first by the Quezon City Dragons.
"I felt v Read Full Story >>> Every Boxing Record Manny Pacquiao Has Broken Ahead Of Potential Comeback
By John Raspanti, SecondsOut.com, Mon, 19 Aug 2024
Manny Pacquiao knows records.
The internationally popular Filipino, born into poverty 45 years ago, has been throwing hands for an astonishing 28 years.
During his long career…
Pacquiao has captured titles in a record eight weight divisions (out of 17).
He’s the only fighter in history Read Full Story >>> Turki Alalshikh’s Superb Response To Who Is The Face Of Boxing
By Niall Doran, Boxing News and Views, Mon, 19 Aug 2024
His excellency Turki Alalshikh of Saudi Arabia has had a big impact on boxing in a little over one year.
He’s put together fights at the highest level of the sport that would not have happened otherwise.
Getting promoters and TV companies to work with one another — his modest response here Read Full Story >>> SPORTS FACTS AND FIGURES 71: OSCAR DE LA HOYA PRAISES FLOYD MAYWEATHER JR.
By Maloney L. Samaco, PhilBoxing.com, Sun, 18 Aug 2024
Oscar De La Hoya praised Floyd Mayweather, Jr. while talking with Hall of Fame football player Shannon Sharpe in an episode of Club Shay Shay. “Floyd is a great fighter,” De La Hoya said as quoted by Boxing Scene. Read Full Story >>> Vargas lauds World Boxing’s ‘growth’
By Nick Giongco, Daily Tribune, Sun, 18 Aug 2024
Boxing’s bid to get included in the roster of sports for LA 2028 received a big boost Saturday when five national federations formally joined World Boxing, the boxing body being groomed to run the affairs of the sport.
Just as World Boxing promised after the Paris Olympics, Chinese Taipei, Paki Read Full Story >>> Oscar De La Hoya On A Prime Mayweather vs Prime Pacquiao
By Niall Doran, Boxing News and Views, Sun, 18 Aug 2024
Some think when Mayweather and Pacquiao fought it was too late in their careers. Oscar De La Hoya gives his take.
De La Hoya shared the ring with both fighters so knows more than most on the subject of what would happen between a prime Floyd Mayweather vs prime Manny Pacquiao fight if it were to Read Full Story >>> Manny Pacquiao defeated an ’empty, reckless’ Oscar De La Hoya
By Phil D. Jay, World Boxing News, Sun, 18 Aug 2024
Manny Pacquiao’s victory over Oscar De La Hoya continues to be scrutinized by the man he sent into retirement.
The Filipino superstar battered De La Hoya into submission back in 2008, earning massive praise for stepping up in weight and facing a fighter outweighing him massively. But over the y Read Full Story >>> Canada Crush: Mbilli Dominates Derevyanchenko in Super Middleweight Slugfest
PhilBoxing.com, Sun, 18 Aug 2024
Vianello Stops Makhmudov in Heavyweight Co-Feature
QUEBEC CITY, Canada (Aug. 17, 2024) — Montreal’s super middleweight destroyer showed why he’s such a devastating force in the division.
Christian “S Read Full Story >>> Jhulo Goloran captures Pozorrubio chess tilt
By Marlon Bernardino, PhilBoxing.com, Sun, 18 Aug 2024
Pozorrubio — Seasoned woodpusher Jhulo Goloran emerged as champion in the Pozorrubio Invitational Chess Tournament last Saturday, August 17, 2024 held at the 3rd floor Executive Building in Pozorrubio, Pangasinan.
Goloran, who plays for the Manila Indios Bravos in the Professional Chess Associa Read Full Story >>> Retired Super-Middleweight Legend Says Canelo Isn’t Just Ducking Benavidez “He’s Running Away Furiously”
By Kerr Ferguson, SecondsOut.com, Sun, 18 Aug 2024
Saul ‘Canelo‘ Alvarez takes pride in taking on challenges presented to him, but many feel he has avoided the biggest one in David Benavidez.
Canelo has been undisputed in the 168 ranks since a win over Caleb Plant in 2021 and he defended that status four times against Gennady Golovkin, John R Read Full Story >>> Juan Manuel Marquez Picks Winner in Canelo vs Crawford Showdown: "That's The Difference"
By George Fields, RingSide24, Sun, 18 Aug 2024
Terence Crawford wants to fight Saul 'Canelo' Alvarez, but Juan Manuel Márquez doesn't think it's a good idea. The former three-weight world champion believes the weight difference between the two fighters would be too much for Crawford to overcome.
Márquez shared his thoughts in a recent inter Read Full Story >>> The Country's pool sharks to be featured in today's SBA Draft Pick
By Marlon Bernardino, PhilBoxing.com, Sun, 18 Aug 2024
The country's pool sharks will be featured in the historic Draft Pick of the world's first professional billiards league, the Sharks Billiards Association (SBA), that gets underway at the Quantum Skyview of Gateway Mall 2, Araneta City in Cubao Quezon City, today, Sunday, August 18 , 2024.
"Get r Read Full Story >>> Mbilli vs. Derevyanckenko: Chicken Fodder
By Chris Carlson, PhilBoxing.com, Sat, 17 Aug 2024
This Saturday night from Quebec City, Christian Mbilli takes on his toughest test to date in Sergiy Derevyanchenko. This event will be live on ESPN/ESPN+/ESPN Deportes. Mbilli is one of the most active boxers Read Full Story >>> Turki Alalshikh: It's Canelo or bust with Crawford
By Lance Pugmire, BoxingScene.com, Sat, 17 Aug 2024
Turki Alalshikh said he’s delivered an offer to WBA junior-middleweight champion Terence Crawford to fight unbeaten Vergil Ortiz Jr., adding, “I don’t think” Crawford will accept it.
“I don’t think Crawford will fight anyone but Canelo (Alvarez). This is my opinion,” Alalshikh told Read Full Story >>> Weigh-In Results: Christian Mbilli vs. Sergiy Derevyanchenko
PhilBoxing.com, Sat, 17 Aug 2024
TOMORROW at 10 p.m. ET/7 p.m. PT LIVE on ESPN, ESPN Deportes & ESPN+
Videotron Centre (Quebec City, Canada)
(ESPN, ESPN Deportes & ESPN+, 10 p.m. ET/7 p.m. PT)
• Christian Mbilli 167.4 lbs. vs. Serg Read Full Story >>> World Boxing receives post-Olympic boost with announcement of five new member National Federations
PhilBoxing.com, Sat, 17 Aug 2024
RENES, Switzerland (June 20, 2024) -- The National Federations for boxing in Chinese Taipei, Pakistan, Bhutan, Fiji and Ecuador have become the latest five countries to join World Boxing, the new International Federation which has been established to ensure that boxing remains at the heart of the Ol Read Full Story >>> Yungblud Receives Custom Boxing Outfit from Renowned Boxing Designer Javier Zinzun
PhilBoxing.com, Sat, 17 Aug 2024
LOS ANGELES, CA (August 16, 2024) - In an unexpected and heartfelt moment, artist Yungblud was surprised with a one-of-a-kind custom boxing outfit designed by Javier Zinzun, famously known as “The World’s Number One Boxing Read Full Story >>> George Foreman Olympic Stance Brutally Honest
By Niall Doran, Boxing News and Views, Sat, 17 Aug 2024
The George Foreman Olympics take is always candid and straight to the point from Big George.
Foreman is an all-time great heavyweight champion in the history books but he represented his country as an amateur too in the Olympics, winning Gold in 1968 in Mexico City. Read Full Story >>> Into bags vacant WBC Asia crown
PhilBoxing.com, Fri, 16 Aug 2024
Promising lightweight Jerald Into toppled veteran Mark John Yap to bag the vacant World Boxing Council Asia lightweight title late Thursday during Manny Pacquiao Presents Blow-By-Blow in Cantilan, Surigao del Sur.
The end ca Read Full Story >>> Hope Springs For Boxing in LA 2028
By Teodoro Medina Reynoso, PhilBoxing.com, Fri, 16 Aug 2024
It is hard to believe that boxing will not be an Olympics event in the next staging of the global quadrennial games in Los Angeles, California, USA, a city, state and country known as hub of boxing.
Forty years ago in Read Full Story >>> Joey Canoy Goes Up Against Jonathan Refugio for WBA Asia 105 Title in Polomolok; Gaballo, Saludar, Sarcon, and Andales Featured on Sanman Boxing Show Undercard
PhilBoxing.com, Fri, 16 Aug 2024
Polomolok, South Cotabato – August 16, 2024 – Boxing enthusiasts are in for a treat as Sanman Boxing prepares to host an electrifying night of boxing on August 30th in Polomolok Gymnasium. Headlining the event is Joey Read Full Story >>> |
