Lightweight star aiming to close in on World title action in Culiacan on March 4 Matchroom Boxing returns to Mexico for the latest installment of their popular fight night series on Saturday March 4 at the Polideporti  

Racasa, Cu off to good start in Indonesia
By Marlon Bernardino, PhilBoxing.com, Fri, 27 Jan 2023
TANGERANG, Indonesia---Woman National Master Antonella Berthe "Tonelle" Racasa and National Master Ivan Travis Cu got off to a blazing start by posting victories in the opening round of the BKD Fide Rated International Open Chess Tournament Under 21 on Friday at the Gunadarma University Karawaci in   Read Full Story >>>

Press Conference Notes: Artur Beterbiev & Anthony Yarde Ready for Wembley Showdown
PhilBoxing.com, Fri, 27 Jan 2023

Beterbiev vs. Yarde goes down SATURDAY (3:30 p.m. ET/12:30 p.m. PT) at OVO Arena Wembley LIVE & EXCLUSIVELY on ESPN+ LONDON (Jan. 26, 2023) — WBC/WBO/IBF unified light heavyweight champion Artur Beterbiev (18  Read Full Story >>>

JESUS SARACHO WINS WBO LATIN SUPER LIGHTEIGHT TITLE, OSCAR ALVAREZ JR KEEPS UNDEFEATED RECORD INTACT ON WEDNESDAY’S, PROBOX TV CARD
PhilBoxing.com, Fri, 27 Jan 2023

Plant City, Florida, January 26, 2022. -- Jesus “Junior” Saracho won the vacant WBO Latin Super Lightweight Title with a unanimous decision victory over Cesar “Rainman” Francis in the main event on Wednesday’s Pro  Read Full Story >>>

April 1: Robeisy Ramirez-Isaac Dogboe Interim Featherweight Title Showdown & Xander Zayas-Ronald Cruz Headline Loaded Card at Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Tulsa LIVE on ESPN+
PhilBoxing.com, Fri, 27 Jan 2023

Featherweight contender Joet Gonzalez, U.S. Olympian Tiger Johnson, Tulsa-born heavyweight prospect Jeremiah Milton, and Jahi Tucker-Nikoloz Sekhniashvili junior middleweight clash are scheduled in undercard action Tic  Read Full Story >>>

Injury forces Silva to withdraw from upcoming bouts
PhilBoxing.com, Fri, 27 Jan 2023
Tampa, FL (January 26, 2023) – Lightweight Willian “Babyface” Silva sustained a torn muscle in his left arm during a recent training session, forcing him to withdraw from two scheduled fights. Silva, 29-4 (17 KO’s), was scheduled to fight Saturday evening in Lowell, MA followed by a showd  Read Full Story >>>

YANKIEL RIVERA SIGNS PROMOTIONAL DEAL WITH MATCHROOM
PhilBoxing.com, Fri, 27 Jan 2023

Puerto Rican talent in action in New York on February 4 Puerto Rican amateur star Yankiel Rivera has signed a multi-fight deal with Eddie Hearn and Matchroom – and will fight for the third time in the pa  Read Full Story >>>

Manny Pacquiao told his days are numbered ahead of legal claim
By Phil D. Jay, World Boxing News, Fri, 27 Jan 2023
Manny Pacquiao once proclaimed his happiness at signing a deal with Paradigm Sports and Audie Attar. That dream is now a nightmare as Attar warned Pacquiao his days of ignoring his contract were numbered. Pacquiao faces a lawsuit next month with Paradigm and Attar seeking $20 million and change f  Read Full Story >>>

Warriors buzz Grizzlies, 122-120, in razor-thin Thriller
By Emmanuel Rivera, RRT, PhilBoxing.com, Thu, 26 Jan 2023

Chase Center, California: Jordan Poole made a memorable deuce that powered Golden State past Memphis Grizzlies, 122-120, in a wild finish, Wednesday. With 2.1 seconds left, an in-bound laser pass from Donte D  Read Full Story >>>

Deontay Wilder causes worry with series of bewildering statements
World Boxing News, Thu, 26 Jan 2023
Deontay Wilder has been active in the media, giving interviews and interacting with fans after going through months of radio silence. “The Bronze Bomber” was happy to speak to Elie Seckbach at length as he plots a return to the ring against Andy Ruiz Jr. in the spring. Wilder’s comments   Read Full Story >>>

Asia's Top Boxers Today (Second and Last Part)
By Teodoro Medina Reynoso, PhilBoxing.com, Thu, 26 Jan 2023

Jerwin Ancajas. Asia has produced some of the world's finest boxers since prizefighting was introduced to the region at the turn of the 20th century primarily by the Americans and the British, coincidentally modern  Read Full Story >>>

Tapales oozes with confidence
By Nick Giongco, Daily Tribune, Thu, 26 Jan 2023
Marlon Tapales feels he has two-belt world super-bantamweight champion Murodjon Akhmadaliev of Uzbekistan all figured out. In the eyes of the Filipino challenger, Akhmadaliev is the ultimate punching machine, fundamentally sound and a force to be reckoned with. But the reigning World Boxing   Read Full Story >>>

ROCHA VS. ASHIE FIGHT WEEK MEDIA WORKOUT  QUOTES
PhilBoxing.com, Thu, 26 Jan 2023

LOS ANGELES, CA (January 25, 2023): Santa Ana’s Alexis “Lex” Rocha (21-1, 13 KOs) hosted a media workout today at Young Champion's Boxing in Los Angeles ahead of his NABO title defense against newly anno  Read Full Story >>>

Brilliant Herlan Gomez Stops Thai Foe in 2 in Highland Show in Thailand
By Carlos Costa, PhilBoxing.com, Thu, 26 Jan 2023

Gomez stops foe in Thailand. BANGKOK, Thailand — In an exciting display of power and good boxing, promising Bacoleño bantamweight Herlan Gomez (6-1, 3 KO's), obliterated in 2 rounds Thailand's tough man Thana  Read Full Story >>>

Kimura, Wulan Fight to a Draw in Thailand; WBA Int’l 112 Belt Stays Vacant
By Carlos Costa, PhilBoxing.com, Thu, 26 Jan 2023

BANGKOK, Thailand — In an exciting, close, blow-by-blow 10-rounder, former WBO Flyweight World Champion Sho Kimura of Japan and Chinese WBA Asia 112 titlist Wulan Tuolehazi fought to a draw, leaving the WBA International Flyw  Read Full Story >>>

Taimoor Khan Brutalizes Foe, Retains ABF Heavyweight Belt
By Carlos Costa, PhilBoxing.com, Thu, 26 Jan 2023

BANGKOK, Thailand -- Pakistan’s unbeaten “Diamond Boy” Taimoor Khan (7-0, 6 KO’s) of Islamabad pulverized in two chapters brave Thai Aekkaphob Auraiwan, 29, to successfully defend his ABF heavyweight strap We  Read Full Story >>>

SPORTSCLOPEDIA 21: FLOYD MAYWEATHER JR. VS. MANNY PACQUIAO REVISITED PART III (CONCLUSION)
By Maloney L. Samaco, PhilBoxing.com, Thu, 26 Jan 2023

Floyd Mayweather Jr. vs. Manny Pacquiao tickets for the fight went on sale on April 23, 2015 after both parties agreed on ticket allocation. Only 500 tickets were for sale to the public, priced at $1,500, $2,500, $3,500, $5,  Read Full Story >>>

Media Workout Notes: Light Heavyweight King Artur Beterbiev Readies for London Showdown Against Anthony Yarde
PhilBoxing.com, Thu, 26 Jan 2023

Beterbiev vs. Yarde goes down SATURDAY (3:30 p.m. ET/12:30 p.m. PT) at OVO Arena Wembley LIVE & EXCLUSIVELY on ESPN+ LONDON (Jan. 25, 2023) — King Artur is ready to light up London. WBC/IBF/WBO light heavyweigh  Read Full Story >>>

LUIS “PANTERA” NERY AND AZAT “CRAZY A” HOVHANNISYAN TO FACE OFF IN SUPER BANTAMWEIGHT BANGER IN WBC ELIMINATOR FIGHT
PhilBoxing.com, Thu, 26 Jan 2023

LIVE AND EXCLUSIVE ON DAZN TICKETS ON SALE TOMORROW, JANUARY 26! LOS ANGELES, CA (January 25, 2023): Two of the most aggressive, forward-pressing super bantamweights in boxing will face off in a 12-round WBC Elim  Read Full Story >>>

Artur Beterbiev heads to London to defend light heavyweight titles
By Bill Tibbs, MaxBoxing.com, Thu, 26 Jan 2023
Russia-born, Montreal-Canada residing Artur Beterbiev, the WBC, WBO, and IBF light heavyweight champion, will face contender Anthony Yarde on January 28th in Yarde’s hometown of London at Wembley Arena. Beterbiev, who had 300+ fights as an amateur, and is currently undefeated as a professional   Read Full Story >>>

Deontay Wilder Speaks on Joshua, Fury-Usyk, Ruiz, More…
By Paul Magno, Overtime Heroics, Thu, 26 Jan 2023
Former WBC heavyweight champ Deontay Wilder recently let himself be corralled into an interview at an LA gym by Elie Seckbach of ESNEWS where, among other things, he met briefly with Manny Pacquiao’s son, who is also embarking on a boxing career. Here’s what the Bronze Bomber had to say about a   Read Full Story >>>

Asia's Top Boxers Today
By Teodoro Medina Reynoso, PhilBoxing.com, Wed, 25 Jan 2023

Asia has produced some of the world's finest boxers since prizefighting was introduced to the region at the turn of the 20th century primarily by the Americans and the British, coincidentally modern boxing's prime exponents   Read Full Story >>>

3 PH bets fly to Indonesia for Fide Rated International Open Chess Tournament
By Marlon Bernardino, PhilBoxing.com, Wed, 25 Jan 2023
MANILA---Three Filipino bets will try to steal the show from Southeast Asian counterparts that will compete in the BKD Fide Rated International Open Chess Tournament Under 21 to be held on January 27 to 29. National Master Ivan Travis Cu of San Juan City, Woman National Master Antonella Berthe "T  Read Full Story >>>

SPORTSCLOPEDIA 20: FLOYD MAYWEATHER JR. VS. MANNY PACQUIAO REVISITED PART II
By Maloney L. Samaco, PhilBoxing.com, Wed, 25 Jan 2023

Predictions were made that the Floyd Mayweather vs. Manny Pacquiao superfight would be the highest revenue generating bout in boxing history as early as 2009, but there were disagreements between the two professional boxers'  Read Full Story >>>

Isaias "Bestia Jr" Lucero and Christian "Niñote" Gomez Clash this Saturday Night on Imagen TV
PhilBoxing.com, Wed, 25 Jan 2023

This Saturday night, January 28th, TM Boxing in association with MarvNation and LMPX will present their second fight night as part of the new series "The New Image of Boxing" on Mexican terrestrial network Imagen TV. The  Read Full Story >>>

Boxing’s not savage after all
By Nick Giongco, Daily Tribune, Wed, 25 Jan 2023
Just moments ago, Lawrence Dumam-ag and Christian Gagarin were trying to kill each other. But following the inconclusive ending to their scheduled six-round flyweight fight Saturday night in Mandaluyong City, I saw something that people hardly see whenever they watch boxing on television. ADVE  Read Full Story >>>

Manny Pacquiao protege Eumir Marcial handed Showtime spotlight
World Boxing News, Wed, 25 Jan 2023
It is confirmed that Manny Pacquiao protege Eumir Marcial will make his 2023 debut on the undercard of Rey Vargas vs O’Shaquie Foster. Full name Eumir Felix Marcial, the boxer is a Philippines’ 2021 middleweight Olympic Bronze medalist taken under the Pacquiao banner. He intends to make his 2  Read Full Story >>>

Jason Moloney-Nonito Donaire: WBC Formally Orders Vacant Bantamweight Title Fight
By Jake Donovan, BoxingScene.com, Wed, 25 Jan 2023
Jason Moloney and Nonito Donaire are finally on the WBC’s clock. BoxingScene.com has confirmed that the WBC has formally ordered a vacant bantamweight title fight between Moloney and Donaire, more than two months after confirming the pairing during its annual convention last November. The fight  Read Full Story >>>

Former Pacquiao trainer passes away
By Nick Giongco, Daily Tribune, Wed, 25 Jan 2023
Ben Delgado, who joined Freddie Roach in the corner when Manny Pacquiao made his rousing United States debut in June 2001, passed away Tuesday morning in San Jose, California. According to relatives and those who attended to Delgado during his finals days, he had been suffering from a kidney ailm  Read Full Story >>>

ALEXIS “LEX” ROCHA TO FACE NEW OPPONENT GEORGE “RED TIGER” ASHIE IN MAIN EVENT
PhilBoxing.com, Wed, 25 Jan 2023

STACKED JAN. 28 CARD FOR THE FIRST BOXING EVENT HELD AT YOUTUBE THEATER IN INGLEWOOD LIVE AND EXCLUSIVE ON DAZN TICKETS STILL ON SALE! LOS ANGELES, CA (January 24, 2023): Santa Ana’s star Alexis “Lex” Rocha (21-1  Read Full Story >>>

Creator Clash Returns for Second Round of Celebrity Influencer Boxing
PhilBoxing.com, Wed, 25 Jan 2023
259,000,000 Followers With all net profits going to charity, Creator Clash 2 will feature 12 new matches and pre-show commentary from creators reaching over 259 million followers LOS ANGELES, January 24, 2023 – Following the massive success of 2022’s inaugural Creator Clash, which sold out a  Read Full Story >>>

Mike Tyson accused of another alleged rape in the 1990s
World Boxing News, Wed, 25 Jan 2023
Boxing legend Mike Tyson stands accused of raping another woman in a shocking dent to the former heavyweight champion’s current standing. “The Baddest Man on the Planet” has reinvented himself over the last twenty-five years, having served over three years for the same crime in the early 19  Read Full Story >>>