July 18, 2025 – Temecula, CA Main Event: 10 Rounds Louie Lopez 146.6 lbs. vs. Adrian Vargas 147 lbs. Emeka Nwokolo 153.4 lbs. vs. Jireh De Los Santos 153.6 lbs. Devin Parrish 148.6 lbs. vs. Oscar Trujillo E  

“Bambol” Tolentino in Las Vegas: Supporting Filipino Athletes and Pacquiao
By Carlos Costa, PhilBoxing.com, Fri, 18 Jul 2025

L-R: Marcial, Tolentino and Costa. LAS VEGAS, USA — Supporting Filipino athletes in their quest for glory is the life goal of Abraham "Bambol" Tolentino, President of the Philippine Olympic Committee. C  Read Full Story >>>

Hot hands
By Nick Giongco, Daily Tribune, Fri, 18 Jul 2025
LAS VEGAS — Mario Barrios is getting impatient. Make that very impatient. The reigning World Boxing Council (WBC) welterweight champion, who meets Manny Pacquiao this Saturday at the MGM Grand, told the media that he is “getting tired of answering questions.” “I am ready for war,” th  Read Full Story >>>

‘He cracks’… Mario Barrios warned by Manny Pacquiao’s sparring partner as Pac-Man could score his first KO in years
By Harvey Burton, Bloody Elbow, Fri, 18 Jul 2025
Manny Pacquiao will challenge for his 13th world title against Mario Barrios on Saturday night. Manny Pacquiao hopes to roll back the years in his world title contest with Mario Barrios to get his first win in six years. Pacquiao has fought once since his win over Keith Thurman, losing in 2021  Read Full Story >>>

Unstoppable: Team Philippines Storms Into Davis Cup Finals After Qatar Sweep
By Marlon Bernardino, PhilBoxing.com, Fri, 18 Jul 2025
The Philippine tennis team delivered another dominant performance in the Davis Cup Group IV competition, sweeping Qatar 3-0 to secure a spot in the finals set for tomorrow morning. AJ Lim set the pace for the Philippines with a composed and confident win in Singles 1, putting the team on the scor  Read Full Story >>>

Blu Girls Stumble Against Taipei, Look to Regroup vs. Hong Kong
By Marlon Bernardino, PhilBoxing.com, Fri, 18 Jul 2025
The RP Blu Girls sustained their second straight defeat at the 2025 WBSC Women’s Softball Asia Cup after falling to Chinese Taipei, 3–0, in a tightly contested matchup. Despite a solid start on defense, the Filipinas struggled to generate offense, recording only two hits over seven innings. Taip  Read Full Story >>>

Fighting for clean sweep
By Joaquin Henson, PhilBoxing.com, Fri, 18 Jul 2025

Magsayo (L) and Mata during the final presscon. Three Filipino fighters take on separate opponents at the MGM Grand Garden Arena, Las Vegas, tomorrow night (Sunday morning, Manila) and Freddie Roach’s long-time  Read Full Story >>>

WBA No. 2 Heavyweight Contender Michael Hunter Is Ready to Take on World Champion Kubrat Pulev; All Systems Go for Purse Bid Winner Don King
PhilBoxing.com, Fri, 18 Jul 2025

MIAMI, FLA. (July 17, 2025)—WBA Heavyweight contender Michael “The Bounty” Hunter is ready to show the world that he means business in the heavyweight division. Hunter is looking forward to his bout with WBA Heavywei  Read Full Story >>>

Weights from Panama City; WBA Women's Interim Superfly Title at Stake
By Gabriel F. Cordero, PhilBoxing.com, Fri, 18 Jul 2025
On one of the most anticipated nights for global women's boxing, the prestigious century-old WBA has appointed the following Panamanian officials for its interim women's super flyweight world championship fight on Friday July 18: Referee: Gustavo Padilla Judges: Alexis Marín, Octavio Rodríguez  Read Full Story >>>

Undefeated prospect Pryce Taylor Working hard to join Brooklyn’s Elite list of top heavyweight boxers
PhilBoxing.com, Fri, 18 Jul 2025

Back in the ring July 26 in Detroit NEW YORK CITY (July 17, 2025) – Undefeated heavyweight prospect Pryce Taylor (8-0, 6 KOs) is set to return to the ring on July 26th in Detroit. After coming off his June 6th knockou  Read Full Story >>>

Justin Goossen-Brown Set to Make DAZN Broadcasting Debut This Friday at Boxlab Promotions’ Night of Champions in Orlando
PhilBoxing.com, Fri, 18 Jul 2025
ORLANDO, FL (July 17, 2025) — A new voice is entering the world of boxing commentary as Justin Goossen-Brown makes his official debut as part of the DAZN broadcast team this Friday, July 18, during Boxlab Promotions’ Night of Champions, taking place at the prestigious Caribe Royale Hotel in Orla  Read Full Story >>>

Chris Algieri Pulls Back Curtain: Manny Pacquiao Returned For A Reason, He's Not Delusional
By Thomas Gerbasi, The Ring, Fri, 18 Jul 2025
Manny Pacquiao can be 80 years old, and if he steps into the ring he will still make his opponent feel a certain way. That's what happens when facing an icon of the sport, regardless of where that icon is in real-life or boxing years. WBC welterweight champion Mario Barrios will be that opponent   Read Full Story >>>

Mauricio Sulaiman: ‘No regrets’ over Manny Pacquiao title shot
By Kieran Mulvaney, BoxingScene.com, Fri, 18 Jul 2025
LAS VEGAS – WBC president Mauricio Sulaiman says he has “no regrets” over allowing Manny Pacquiao to challenge for Mario Barrios’ welterweight title at the MGM Grand on Saturday, despite the 46-year-old being without a fight in four years, or a win in six. “Immediately, the first though  Read Full Story >>>

Philippine Davis Cup Team Sweeps Kuwait to Stay Unbeaten in Group IV
By Marlon Bernardino, PhilBoxing.com, Fri, 18 Jul 2025
The Philippine Men’s Davis Cup Team delivered another dominant performance at the Davis Cup Group IV Asia/Oceania zone, blanking Kuwait 3-0 in their latest tie held in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Jean Henri Lhuillier, president of Unified Tennis Philippines and who served before as Davis Cup team man  Read Full Story >>>

Pacquiao Promises Surprise Against Barrios
By Lito delos Reyes, PhilBoxing.com, Fri, 18 Jul 2025

Former world champion Manny “PacMan” Pacquiao is hinting at a surprise for current WBC welterweight champion Mario Barrios in their upcoming fight on July 19 [July 20, Manila time] at the MGM Grand Garden Arena i  Read Full Story >>>

PACQUIAO VS. BARRIOS UNDERCARD MEDIA WORKOUT QUOTES
PhilBoxing.com, Fri, 18 Jul 2025

LAS VEGAS – July 16, 2025 – Fighters competing on Saturday’s jam-packed PBC event showed off their skills at a media workout on Wednesday before they step into the ring on July 19 at the MGM Grand Garden Arena   Read Full Story >>>

Shawn Porter Reveals Surprising Insight After Watching Pacquiao Train: "Never Seen Him Like This"
By George Fields, RingSide24, Fri, 18 Jul 2025
Manny Pacquiao's getting ready to step back into the ring. The Filipino boxing legend will face WBC world welterweight champion Mario Barrios on July 19 at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas. Pacquiao, now 46, hasn't fought since June 2021. In that bout, he lost to Yordenis Ugas, who held th  Read Full Story >>>

Manny Pacquiao has lost his magic, but not his will. At 46, is this fight worth it?
By Jerry Izenberg, nj.com, Fri, 18 Jul 2025
“Manny may be 46 on paper, but in the ring, he fights at least 10 years younger.” … Saul Bustos, Manny Pacquiao’s main sparring partner at the Wild Card Gym. “I never saw a fighter get old in the gym. It always happens in the arena just after the bell rings.” … The late Ray Ar  Read Full Story >>>

Nutritionist And Former Foe Chris Algieri Dishes On 46-Year-Old Pacquiao’s Chances vs Barrios [Exclusive]
By Joseph Hammond, Sports Illustrated, Fri, 18 Jul 2025
Former Manny Pacquiao opponent Chris Algieri offered his take on Pacquiao's history-making effort to win a world championship in the welterweight division at the age of 46. Algeiri says the first round will be a good time to assess what direction the fight is headed in. "Power is the last thin  Read Full Story >>>

Floyd Mayweather poised with mega offer if Manny Pacquiao wins
By Phil D. Jay, World Boxing News, Fri, 18 Jul 2025
A Manny Pacquiao victory over WBC welterweight champion Mario Barrios could finally lure Floyd Mayweather out of retirement for a long-awaited rematch, WBN understands. Almost a decade after their 2015 clash, which shattered all financial records in boxing history, Mayweather holds the key to a m  Read Full Story >>>

Rosaupan rules Pasay rapid chess championship
By Marlon Bernardino, PhilBoxing.com, Fri, 18 Jul 2025
Jan Lei Kian Rosaupan ruled via tie break the Pasay Chess Community 3rd Anniversary Open Rapid Chess Tournament (2000 and below) last Sunday, July 13, 2025 at the Plaza Mall Activity Center, LRT Libertad Station, Pasay City. Rosaupan, tied for first-second-third places with Mark Bravo and Sherwin  Read Full Story >>>

Blu Girls Fall to China in Nail-Biter, Slip to 5–2 in Asia Cup
By Marlon Bernardino, PhilBoxing.com, Fri, 18 Jul 2025
The RP Blu Girls came heartbreakingly close to upsetting unbeaten China but ultimately fell short in a tight 2–1 contest at the 2025 WBSC Women’s Softball Asia Cup. Despite a strong showing and an early defensive stand that held China scoreless for six innings, the Philippines couldn't hold off   Read Full Story >>>

The 19th Thousand Island Cup Philippine Xiangqi Open tournament on August 3
By Marlon Bernardino, PhilBoxing.com, Fri, 18 Jul 2025
The 19th Thousand Island Cup Philippine Xiangqi Open tournament gets underway on August 3, 9 and 10, 2025 at the Eastern Athletic Association, Mezzanine, Cathay Mansions Building, Room M-103, 1407 Mayhaligue Street, Sta. Cruz, Manila. Jointly organized by the Philippine Xiangqi Federation Preside  Read Full Story >>>

Pacquiao’s Legacy in Motion: PacMan contra El Azteca
By Emmanuel Rivera, RRT, PhilBoxing.com, Thu, 17 Jul 2025

Art of Jun Aquino (Courtesy of Manny Pacquiao Foundation) July 16, 2025 Let’s not call it a comeback — the kind that heavily leans on memory. Manny Pacquiao isn’t stepping into the ring for nost  Read Full Story >>>

Boxing-Pacquiao ready to spring surprise as he targets Barrios' belt in comeback fight
By Reuters, MSN Sports, Thu, 17 Jul 2025
(Reuters) -Former world champion Manny Pacquiao is embracing his underdog status as he gets ready to turn back the clock when he steps out of retirement to face WBC welterweight champion Mario Barrios in their Saturday showdown at the MGM Grand. The 46-year-old Filipino feels rejuvenated after fo  Read Full Story >>>

Manny Pacquiao pushing for Floyd Mayweather rematch after Mario Barrios: 'He's been ducking, avoiding me'
By Darshan Desai, Yahoo! Sports, Thu, 17 Jul 2025
When Manny Pacquiao and Floyd Mayweather Jr. entered the ring at the MGM Grand Garden Arena on May 2, 2015, they did so taking part in the richest fight in boxing history. Five years of marination had led to a commercial bonanza, as 4.6 million Americans purchased the fight on pay-per-view, and t  Read Full Story >>>

Blu Girls Crush Singapore 13-0, Set Sights on China in Asia Cup Showdown
By Marlon Bernardino, PhilBoxing.com, Thu, 17 Jul 2025
The RP Blu Girls delivered yet another commanding performance in the WBSC Women’s Softball Asia Cup 2025, overwhelming Singapore with a lopsided 13-0 victory. The Philippine squad erupted with eight runs in the first inning and never looked back, ending the game in just four innings. This dominant  Read Full Story >>>

Laylo, Dableo to play in Baguio Open
By Marlon Bernardino, PhilBoxing.com, Thu, 17 Jul 2025
TWO of the country's top chess players — Grandmaster Darwin Laylo and Candidate Grandmaster Ronald Dableo — have confirmed their participation in the 9th GoPalarong Ahedres Open Chess Championship to be held on August 2-3, 2025 at the Crown Legacy Hotel, Kisad Corner Montinola in Baguio City.   Read Full Story >>>

Pacquiao Shines in Final Press Conference: Can The Pacman Defeat Father Time and Barrios? (Analysis & Prediction)
By Carlos Costa, PhilBoxing.com, Thu, 17 Jul 2025

LAS VEGAS, USA — Manny Pacquiao and Mario Barrios held their final press conference today here at the MGM Grand Las Vegas. Both men conducted themselves perfectly, appearing serious yet confident, and exchanging fr  Read Full Story >>>

More lucrative fights await Manny Pacquiao
By Leo Reyes, PhilBoxing.com, Thu, 17 Jul 2025

An impressive and convincing win against WBC Welterweight Champion Mario Barrios could trigger at least two more lucrative fights for the only six-division world champion, Manny Pacquiao. Pacquiao is coming off a   Read Full Story >>>

Mario Barrios understands criticism of Manny Pacquiao fight, 'very surprised' it's happening
By Darshan Desai, Yahoo! Sports, Thu, 17 Jul 2025
Legendary eight-division champion Manny Pacquiao will make an unexpected comeback Saturday night in Las Vegas to challenge Mario Barrios for his WBC welterweight title. Pacquiao, who hasn't fought since his 2021 defeat to Yordenis Ugas, won his first world title in 1998. The Hall of Famer was con  Read Full Story >>>

Manny Pacquiao still mostly wants to make people happy
By Kieran Mulvaney, BoxingScene.com, Thu, 17 Jul 2025
LAS VEGAS - Manny Pacquiao says he doesn’t want fans to worry about him as the 46-year-old prepares to challenge WBC welterweight titlist Mario Barrios at the MGM Grand Garden Arena on Saturday. In fact, he insists that, despite his advancing years, the eight-division titlist’s team has had to h  Read Full Story >>>