Cebuana Lhuillier Tennis Team Ready to Defend Title at Penang Sports Club Invitational
By Marlon Bernardino, PhilBoxing.com, Wed, 19 Feb 2025
The Cebuana Lhuillier Tennis Team is poised to make another historic run as it prepares to defend its championship title at the prestigious Penang Sports Club International Invitational Team Tennis tournament. Set to take place from February 21 to 23, 2025, in Penang, Malaysia, the competition will   Read Full Story >>>

The Past Week in Action 18 February 2025: Davis KOs Berinchyk in 4; Zayas Stops Spomer in 9; Barbosa Edges Catterall
By Eric Armit, PhilBoxing.com, Wed, 19 Feb 2025

Davis drops Berinchyk. Highlights: -Keyshawn Davis beats champion Denys Berinchyk on a fourth round kayo to win the WBO lightweight title. -Xander Zayas stop Slawa Spomer in the ninth round. -Vito Mieln  Read Full Story >>>

HERLAN, SOLEDAD, ZAMORA MAKE WEIGHT IN BRICO SANTIG’S HIGHLAND BOXING SHOWDOWN IN THAILAND!
By Carlos Costa, PhilBoxing.com, Wed, 19 Feb 2025

BANGKOK, Thailand — The stage is set for an electrifying night of boxing as Filipino fighters Herlan Gomez, Reymart Soledad, and Elmar "Samurai" Zamora wage their highly-anticipated battles in Brico Santig's Highland  Read Full Story >>>

ADLI, RUF, SIGURD MAKE WEIGHT; READY FOR HIGHLAND’S SPECTACULAR SHOW IN THAILAND!
By Carlos Costa, PhilBoxing.com, Wed, 19 Feb 2025

Bangkok, Thailand - The wait is over! The highly-anticipated boxing extravaganza is just around the corner, and the fighters are READY! Adli Hafidz of Malaysia, Marvin Ruf of Spain, Sigurd Annexstad Molmann of No  Read Full Story >>>

PPV.COM RETURNS TO THE RING LIVE STREAMING IN FULL HD "RIYADH SEASON'S THE LAST CRESCENDO" ARTUR BETERBIEV vs. DMITRY BIVOL 2
PhilBoxing.com, Wed, 19 Feb 2025

Live from Kingdom Arena in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia This Saturday, Feb. 22, at 10:30 a.m. ET / 7:30 a.m. PT RIYADH, SAUDI ARABIA (Feb. 18, 2025) -- PPV.COM, which does not require a subscription, returns to the ring  Read Full Story >>>

Ya gotta have heart: Shakur Stevenson's sublime talent faces a defining test
By Kevin Iole, KevinIole.com, Wed, 19 Feb 2025
No one who understands the science of boxing at even a basic level could dispute Shakur Stevenson's talent, but the lightweight champion stands at a crossroads despite being just 27. It's not because of what he possesses but because of what he's missing. The boxing ring is his safe place, but as   Read Full Story >>>

Mexican Boxing Legend Marco Antonio Barrera Sums Up Crawford’s Chances Of Beating Canelo In 3 Words
By Kerr Ferguson, SecondsOut.com, Wed, 19 Feb 2025
Terence Crawford has landed a fight with Saul ‘Canelo‘ Alvarez later this year, and Marco Antonio Barrera sees a clear winner. Canelo was once dismissive of the match-up, previously stating that he would get no credit for beating a smaller man. He has largely dominated the super-middleweight   Read Full Story >>>

Brothers on warpath
By Joaquin Henson, PhilBoxing.com, Wed, 19 Feb 2025

Beware! The avenging Shigeoka brothers are on the comeback trail with their sights set on regaining the world boxing championships they lost to two Filipinos last year. Yudai Shigeoka, 27, will be the first to attemp  Read Full Story >>>

All Star Boxing Kicks off March 7th in Managua
PhilBoxing.com, Wed, 19 Feb 2025

Managua, Nicaragua; Familiar faces kick off All Star Boxing, Inc 2025 season from the Iconic Olof Palme Convention Center in Managua, Nicaragua as Masaya’s former WBO World title challenger Gerardo “Cascab  Read Full Story >>>

World Boxing’s Executive Board approves six new applications from Kosovo, Syria, Hungary, Malawi, Estonia and Switzerland to take its membership to 78 countries
PhilBoxing.com, Wed, 19 Feb 2025
RENES, Switzerland (February 18, 2025) -- The Executive Board of World Boxing has approved six more membership applications from the National Federations for boxing in Kosovo, Syria, Hungary, Malawi, Estonia and Switzerland to take its membership to 78 countries. The confirmation of Hungary as th  Read Full Story >>>

USA Boxing Announces 2025 Women’s Elite High Performance Team Roster
PhilBoxing.com, Wed, 19 Feb 2025
Six Athletes Named to Women’s Elite Team Roster for 2025 COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (February 18, 2025) –Team USA’s Women’s Elite roster has officially been announced for 2025 following the conclusion of the Elite Selection Camp, which was hosted at the United States Olympic & Paralympic Tra  Read Full Story >>>

Avious Griffin For WBC Title Headlines Club Boxings return to NYC Thursday Night in Times Square.
PhilBoxing.com, Tue, 18 Feb 2025

This Thursday Night Boxing Insider, New York City’s only club boxing show returns to Sony Hall with action-packed fights featuring some of the area’s best prospects that will stream world wide on DAZN. Tickets on sale now  Read Full Story >>>

Canelo vs. Crawford: A Deep Dive into the Tactics, Strengths, and Potential Outcomes of the Mega-Fight
By T. Chin-Te, PhilBoxing.com, Tue, 18 Feb 2025

The boxing world is counting down to September 13, 2025, when Canelo Alvarez and Terence Crawford will collide at the Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas in what is already being hailed as the biggest fight of the year  Read Full Story >>>

Diosdado Posadas: Call me Speedy
By Emmanuel Rivera, RRT, PhilBoxing.com, Tue, 18 Feb 2025

Some fighters had dynamite in their fists. Others had dazzling skills. But the rarest of them—the ones whose names linger long after they’re gone— had something more. They had game, and they had class. Speedy Dado h  Read Full Story >>>

Are Fighters Protecting Their Rankings or Cheating the System?
By Billie Sloane, iFL TV, Tue, 18 Feb 2025
It’s one of boxing’s dirtiest little secrets—top fighters gaming the system to stay at the top of the rankings without taking any real risks. While fresh contenders grind their way up, some big names cling to their status by staying inactive or facing low-level opponents. The question is: shou  Read Full Story >>>

Fantastic boxing card headlined by Artur Beterbiev-Dmitry Bivol rematch could be a catalyst for a turnaround for the business in the U.S.
By Kevin Iole, KevinIole.com, Tue, 18 Feb 2025
On Saturday in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, of all places, perhaps the deepest fight card in a half-century or more will take place at Kingdom Arena. If you count the interim version, there will be seven title fights on the card. Five from my ranking of the 16 best boxers in the world — No. 4 Artur B  Read Full Story >>>

Sadam Ali/World Kid Promotions’ “The Return” Postponed
PhilBoxing.com, Tue, 18 Feb 2025
BROOKLYN (February 17, 2025) – This Sunday’s scheduled pro boxing event in Brooklyn’s Kings Theatre, “The Return,” has been postponed due to an injury suffered during training by headliner/event promoter Sadam “World Kid” Ali. “Unfortunately,” Ali said, “I recently sustained a  Read Full Story >>>

FAELDONIA CHESS TEAM DOMINATES SIBUYAN OPEN TOURNAMENT
By Marlon Bernardino, PhilBoxing.com, Tue, 18 Feb 2025
National Master and Arena International Master Jasper Faeldonia won the championship crown of the Sibuyan Open Chess Tournament, while Engr. Gary Fetisan Faeldonia remained undefeated to win the title in the All-Sibuyanon Chess Battle. The two-day tournament was held in Brgy. Pili, San Fernando,  Read Full Story >>>

Dutch Boxing Federation accepted as IBA provisional member
PhilBoxing.com, Tue, 18 Feb 2025
Lausanne, Switzerland – The International Boxing Association (IBA) is delighted to welcome the Dutch Boxing Federation as a provisional member of the organization. The permanent membership will be voted on by the delegates at the next IBA Congress. It signals the return of Dutch boxers to IBA e  Read Full Story >>>

Trifon Petrov unveils the signing of undefeated prospect VeShawn Champion
PhilBoxing.com, Tue, 18 Feb 2025

Undefeated welterweight prospect VeShawn Champion has signed a multi-year management deal with Trifon Petrov and James Bartley. The 26 year-old VeShawn Champion who resides in Dayton, Ohio is currently 8-0 wi  Read Full Story >>>

VIC MANUEL, MIKE TOLOMIA LEAD VALIENTES PAST BENILDE IN SIBUGAY INVITATIONAL
PhilBoxing.com, Tue, 18 Feb 2025
The Zamboanga Valientes poses for a photo after winning against College of St. Benilde in the Governor Hofer Invitational Basketball Championship Vic Manuel made his Zamboanga Valientes debut on Monday night, helping the team secure a 95-91 victory over College of Saint Benilde in the 3rd Gov. An  Read Full Story >>>

JERUSALEM’S TRIP
By Nick Giongco, Daily Tribune, Mon, 17 Feb 2025
Melvin Jerusalem, one of just two reigning Filipino world boxing champions, was horsing around with his Japanese handlers in Nagoya when the DAILY TRIBUNE caught up with him on a lazy Sunday morning. Just a day before, he had racked up six rounds of sparring — his fourth time since setting up a  Read Full Story >>>

IM Chito Danilo Garma rules 5th AQ Prime Standard Open chess tournament
By Marlon Bernardino, PhilBoxing.com, Mon, 17 Feb 2025
Pasig City---International Master Chito Danilo Garma defeated Lennon Hart Salgados in the sixth and final round to rule the just concluded 5th AQ Prime Standard Open chess tournament Sunday night at the Robinson Metro East in Pasig City. The Sampaloc, Manila resident Garma prevailed after 53 move  Read Full Story >>>

Ryan Clark defeats Ross Rodriguez in Old-fashioned barnburner fight
PhilBoxing.com, Mon, 17 Feb 2025

Ryan Clark defeats Ross Rodriguez in Old-fashioned barnburner fight BRIDGEWATER, Mass. (February 16, 2025) -- Last night, main event fighters Ryan Clark and Ross “El Maestro” Rodriguez turned in an incred  Read Full Story >>>

Terence Crawford Name Drops Two Fighters Who Can Beat Gervonta Davis
By Apratim Banerjee, Sports Illustrated, Mon, 17 Feb 2025
No fighter has been able to beat Gervonta Davis so far. 'Tank' is currently 30-0-0 as a professional with 28 knockout wins under his belt. He has beaten big names including Ryan Garcia, Rolly Romero, and more in his career so far. Terence Crawford, though, thinks two fighters could pose threats t  Read Full Story >>>

Vince Paras Secures Impressive TKO Victory in Johor Bahru, Malaysia
PhilBoxing.com, Sun, 16 Feb 2025

Johor Bahru, Malaysia – February 16, 2025 – In an exhilarating match, Vince Paras (23-3) showcased his boxing prowess by stopping Mohammed Shamim in the third round. After knocking Shamim down with a powerful left   Read Full Story >>>

Concio unbeaten for IIEE Quezon to advance to Finals of PTC-WED
By Marlon Bernardino, PhilBoxing.com, Sun, 16 Feb 2025
IIEE Quezon players IM Michael Concio, FM Mark Jay Bacojo, Kelly Rancap and brothers Chester Neil and Narquingel Reyes scored 10 points or more to drubbed IIEE Western Visayas 67-32 in their semifinal match in the Regular Season of the 3rd D’ Engineers Cup of PTC-WED (World Engineering Day) hosted  Read Full Story >>>

OSCAR "LA MIGRAÑA" DUARTE HANDS MIGUEL "EXPLOSIVO" MADUEÑO HIS FIRST CAREER KNOCKOUT LOSS TO CLAIM WBA CONTINENTAL AMERICAS SUPER LIGHTWEIGHT TITLE
PhilBoxing.com, Sun, 16 Feb 2025

AND THE NEW! WBO INTERIM SUPER LIGHTWEIGHT WORLD CHAMPION ARNOLD BARBOZA JR. DEFEATS JACK CATTERALL IN A SPLIT DECISION VICTORY ON ENGLISH ENEMY TURF ANAHEIM, Calif. (Feb. 15, 2025) – Golden Boy Promotions made waves   Read Full Story >>>

US Olympics Silver Medalist Nabs Pro "Gold"; Keyshawn Davis Wins WBO Crown by Knockout
By Teodoro Medina Reynoso, PhilBoxing.com, Sun, 16 Feb 2025

First, some trivia items: We all know that it was Floyd Mayweather Jr who turned an Olympics featherweight bronze medal into unprecedented pure "gold" in professional boxing by winning world titles and dominating  Read Full Story >>>

Roy Jones Jnr and Israil Madrimov Break Down Canelo-Crawford Fight
PhilBoxing.com, Sun, 16 Feb 2025

The boxing world is abuzz with anticipation as the highly anticipated showdown between Canelo Alvarez and Terence Crawford draws closer. Set to take place on September 13, 2025, at the iconic Allegiant Stadium in  Read Full Story >>>

April 5: Heavyweight Titans Richard Torrez Jr. & Guido Vianello to Collide at Palms Casino Resort in Las Vegas LIVE on ESPN+
PhilBoxing.com, Sun, 16 Feb 2025

Ticket and undercard information will be announced soon LAS VEGAS (Feb. 14, 2025) — Rising heavyweights Richard Torrez Jr. and Guido “The Gladiator” Vianello will clash in a high-stakes 10-round main event on  Read Full Story >>>