2019 Hasn't Been The Best of Years - But It Could Be Worse
By Michael Rosenthal, BoxingScene.com, Sat, 17 Aug 2019
I have to acknowledge that I had a tough time coming up with candidates when I was asked to identify possible fights of the year, which is never a good sign. And we all endure pain when the matchups we want to see fail to materialize, a self-imposed curse that has been particularly frustrating this   Read Full Story >>>

Manny Pacquiao will struggle only against Terence Crawford, Jeff Horn – Glen Rushton
By Onchie Ebriega Aguila, Blasting News, Sat, 17 Aug 2019
Manny Pacquiao, 40-years-old, is still the most-sought man in boxing, as proven by the seemingly countless barrages of challenges he’s receiving from younger fighters day in and day out. On Thursday, boxing trainer Glen Rushton called out Pacquiao once more for a rematch with his prizefighter Jef  Read Full Story >>>

Desert Devils: Andy Ruiz Jr. and Anthony Joshua Meet in Saudi Arabia
By Carlos Acevedo, Hannibal Boxing, Sat, 17 Aug 2019
It is no easy task for boxing to set off a firestorm during the dog days of summer, but Eddie Hearn, head of Matchroom, managed this improbable feat when he held a curious press conference a few days ago announcing that Andy Ruiz and Anthony Joshua would face off for their rematch on December 7, in   Read Full Story >>>

Weigh-In Results: Navarrete vs. De Vaca & Magdaleno vs. Rivera
PhilBoxing.com, Sat, 17 Aug 2019

Navarette (L) and De Vaca. Emanuel Navarrete 122 lbs vs. Francisco De Vaca 122 lbs (Navarrete's WBO Junior Featherweight title - 12 Rounds) Jessie Magdaleno 125.4 lbs vs. Rafael Rivera 125.6 lbs (  Read Full Story >>>

Does Spence ‘Make A Statement’ With Both a Decision or Knockout Versus Porter?
By R.L. Woodson, Round by Round Boxing, Sat, 17 Aug 2019
ERROL SPENCE JR. FACES A TOUGH TASK IN BEATING SHAWN PORTER WHILE NOT CHASING AWAY A DREAM FIGHT WITH MANNY PACQUIAO Undefeated IBF Welterweight champion Errol Spence Jr. didn’t go as far as calling his shot yesterday during his closing remarks at the press conference held at Staples Center in S  Read Full Story >>>

Ruiz vs. Joshua: Enough is Enough; Let’s Get it On
By Ted Sares, The Sweet Science, Sat, 17 Aug 2019
Ruiz vs. Joshua: Enough is Enough; Let’s Get it On In October of 1974, when Muhammad Ali was in Kinshasa, Zaire (now the Democratic Republic of the Congo) to fight George Foreman in the “Rumble in the Jungle,” the people cheered him as he trained on the roads. They backed off when Big George walk  Read Full Story >>>

Heather Hardy Vs Amanda Serrano [Vol.I]: Fade To Black
By John Gatling, NYFights.com, Sat, 17 Aug 2019
I’m only biggin’ up my brother Biggin up my borough I’m big enough to do it I’m that thorough– Plus I know my own flow is foolish Jay-Z, “What More Can I Say?”, The Black Album So them rings and things you sing about, bring em out Devin Haney, as the ladies will walk you down a red  Read Full Story >>>

Boxing Is Experiencing A Slow Death: In-Fighting Is Costing The Sport Its Popularity
By Caezar Sotto, International Business Times, Sat, 17 Aug 2019
Boxing is on the fringes of death and the sport has only itself to blame. A few days ago, a press conference set for Errol Spence Jr. and Shawn Porter's IBF/WBC welterweight unification match barely had any spectators. If that's not a sign that the sport is dying, declining gate numbers on pay-p  Read Full Story >>>

Fight Night is coming to Playstation 4 soon!
By Steve Wellings, RingNews24, Sat, 17 Aug 2019
Fans of boxing and computer games will be salivating at the prospect of a new installment of the ever-popular Fight Night series. Expected to drop on the Playstation 4, Fight Night started in 2004, releasing five titles until their last offering in 2011 entitled “Fight Night Champion”. Last Octob  Read Full Story >>>

Anthony Joshua Exclusive: Complacency Gone As AJ Looks To Become Champion Again
PhilBoxing.com, Sat, 17 Aug 2019

Anthony Joshua has admitted he is hungry to become Heavyweight Champion of the World again. In an exclusive interview with William Hill, Joshua spoke of the need to “resurrect” himself following his defeat to Andy Ruiz i  Read Full Story >>>

BUATSI TAKES ON FORD AT THE O2
PhilBoxing.com, Sat, 17 Aug 2019

Joshua Buatsi will defend his WBA International Light-Heavyweight title against Ryan Ford on the undercard of the huge Lightweight World title showdown between Vasiliy Lomachenko and Luke Campbell at The O2 in London on Augu  Read Full Story >>>

MAASIN CITY AMATEUR BOXERS WIN OVER FOES
By Maloney L. Samaco, PhilBoxing.com, Sat, 17 Aug 2019

Maasin City amateur boxers came out triumphant in their respective bouts against visitors last Tuesday at the Maasin City Gym. The amateur fights were added features to the professional bouts which saw hometown hero Adones Aguelo stop  Read Full Story >>>

HALF OF US OPEN 9-BALL FIELD FILLS IN THREE DAYS
PhilBoxing.com, Sat, 17 Aug 2019
Just three days after player entries opened, the field for the 2020 US Open 9-Ball Championship has already surpassed the halfway mark ahead of the return of the pool major to Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino Convention Center next April 13-18. The $375,000 tournament is limited to 256 entrants and  Read Full Story >>>

EXCLUSIVE: Sean Gibbons discusses Manny Pacquiao’s next promotion
World Boxing News, Sat, 17 Aug 2019
MP (Manny Pacquiao) Promotions President Sean Gibbons has promised an unforgettable night in Manila when two-division king John Riel Casimero collides with Cesar Ramirez on August 24. The showdown, which sees the WBO interim bantamweight title up for grabs, is promoted by Senator Pacquiao alongside   Read Full Story >>>

Floyd Mayweather feels threatened by Manny Pacquiao’s recent run of form, says Sean Gibbons
By Anthony Cocks, RingNews24, Fri, 16 Aug 2019
Manny Pacquiao (MP) Promotions president Sean Gibbons says Floyd Mayweather is using Manny Pacquiao’s recent run of good form to keep his own name in the media. Since losing a disputed decision to Jeff Horn in Australia two years ago, Pacquiao has claimed the scalps Lucas Matthysse, Adrien Broner  Read Full Story >>>

Jessie Magdaleno looking for another world title
By Bill Tibbs, MaxBoxing.com, Fri, 16 Aug 2019
When former world champion Jessie Magdaleno (26-1, 18 KO’s) steps into the ring on Saturday, August 17, at the Banc of California Stadium in downtown Los Angeles, he will be looking to pick up a win and then look at moving on to challenge for a title. Magdaleno will be facing off against for  Read Full Story >>>

Astrolabio to defend crown WBO Oriental bantamweight title
By Lito delos Reyes, PhilBoxing.com, Fri, 16 Aug 2019
DAVAO CITY --- Vincent "Asero" Astrolabio of Gen. Santos City will defend his World Boxing Organization Oriental bantamweight title for the first time against dangerous Kevin "The Bull" Aseniero of Zamboanga City on Aug. 24 at the San Andres Sports Complex in Malate, Manila. The 22-year old Astro  Read Full Story >>>

GAB questions Ghana promoter, matchmaker thru IBO
By Lito delos Reyes, PhilBoxing.com, Fri, 16 Aug 2019
DAVAO CITY -- The Games and Amusements Board (GAB) is also now questioning the Ghana boxing promoter and match maker for not pushing through with the Filipino boxer and his two companion last Aug. 9. The GAB represented by its Chairman Abrahan Kahlil Mitra is asking why is that the Ghana matchmak  Read Full Story >>>

Errol Spence Jr and Shawn Porter both want Manny Pacquiao after unification bout
By Anthony Cocks, RingNews24, Fri, 16 Aug 2019
IBF welterweight champion Errol ‘The Truth’ Spence Jr 25-0 (21) has promised to make a statement when he takes on WBC counterpart Shawn ‘Showtime’ Porter 30-2-1 (17) in their 147-pound championship unification bout at the Staples Center in Los Angeles on September 28. “Shawn is a warrior who alwa  Read Full Story >>>

Presser Notes and Quotes: Emanuel Navarrete & Francisco De Vaca Set to Light Up Banc Of California Stadium Soccer Pitch
PhilBoxing.com, Fri, 16 Aug 2019

Navarrete-De Vaca and Jessie Magdaleno-Rafael Rivera LIVE on ESPN and ESPN Deportes Saturday (10 p.m. ET) from the home of LAFC LOS ANGELES (Aug. 15, 2019) – The press conference overlooked the new crown jewel of L  Read Full Story >>>

Amir Imam Signs With Top Rank
PhilBoxing.com, Fri, 16 Aug 2019

(Aug. 15, 2019) — Amir Imam, a former super lightweight world challenger known for his explosive knockouts, has signed a multi-year promotional agreement with Top Rank. Imam (21-2, 18 KOs) has been out of the r  Read Full Story >>>

Steve Gago gunning for rematch after dropping controversial decision against Nursultan Zhangabayev
PhilBoxing.com, Fri, 16 Aug 2019

Steve Gago produced arguably a career-best display this week as many saw him beating former Kazak amateur standout Nursultan Zhangabayev in a fight which had the WBA Inter-Continental, WBO Global and IBF Australiasian Welte  Read Full Story >>>

If Manny Pacquiao beats Errol Spence, he will be top-3 all-time easily, says Tim Bradley
By Onchie Ebriega Aguila, Blasting News, Fri, 16 Aug 2019
Manny Pacquiao has now put himself in the conversation for the best pound-for-pound fighter of all time following his scintillating win over Keith Thurman to wrest his WBA (Super) welterweight belt last July 20. Timothy Bradley, a former boxing champ and now full-time boxing analyst, believes the  Read Full Story >>>

Floyd Mayweather Jr., The Best Ever—Scientifically Proven?
By Paul Magno, Boxing.com, Fri, 16 Aug 2019
It’s amazing what kind of amusing bullshit finds its way on to my Facebook timeline. Most recently, someone shared a screen shot of BoxRec’s all-time pound-for-pound list with Floyd Mayweather Jr. sitting firmly atop the ratings. And, ranked ahead of no. 2, Manny Pacquiao and no. 3 Carlos Monzon   Read Full Story >>>

Ancajas to be feted in donning rites
By Joaquin Henson, PhilBoxing.com, Fri, 16 Aug 2019

IBF superflyweight champion Jerwin Ancajas will take a break from camp at the Naval Education and Training Command base in San Antonio, Zambales, to be honored in donning rites formalizing his promotion to Senior Chief  Read Full Story >>>

"Too Sharp' Peñalosa is in light training already
By Lito delos Reyes, PhilBoxing.com, Fri, 16 Aug 2019

Carlos Ceasar Peñalosa (L) training with his uncle Jonathan Peñalosa. DAVAO CITY -- Flyweight boxer Carlo Caesar "Too Sharp" Peñalosa is now on his last week training and his final sparring session with f  Read Full Story >>>

"Too Sharp' Peñalosa is in light training already
By Lito delos Reyes, PhilBoxing.com, Fri, 16 Aug 2019

Carlos Ceasar Peñalosa (L) training with his uncle Jonathan Peñalosa. DAVAO CITY -- Flyweight boxer Carlo Caesar "Too Sharp" Peñalosa is now on his last week training and his final sparring session with f  Read Full Story >>>

Results of Amateur Boxing in Maasin, Southern Leyte
By Carlos Costa, PhilBoxing.com, Fri, 16 Aug 2019

MAASIN, Southern Leyte -- Amateur boxing had its exciting evening of action last Tuesday evening at Maasin's Sports Complex, a highly competitive event featuring the region's future stars. In the best fight of the card  Read Full Story >>>

THE OSCAR DE LA HOYA FOUNDATION TO HOST SPECIAL BOXING EVENT FOR THE COMMUNITY ON FRIDAY, AUG. 30 AT PASADENA CITY HALL
PhilBoxing.com, Fri, 16 Aug 2019
EVENT TO FEATURE LIVE PROFESSIONAL BOUTS HIGHLIGHTING GOLDEN BOY'S BRIGHTEST STARS Limited Tickets on Sale Today at 10:00 a.m. PT! LOS ANGELES, CALIF. (Aug. 15, 2019) - The Oscar De La Hoya Foundation is giving back to the community through a special night of professional boxing at Pasadena C  Read Full Story >>>

OUSCHAN AND FILLER LEAD FEMALE ENTRIES TO US OPEN 9-BALL CHAMPIONSHIP
PhilBoxing.com, Fri, 16 Aug 2019

Women’s Eurotour stars Jasmin Ouschan and Pia Filler are the first two female players to have entered the 2020 US Open 9-Ball Championship, which will take place at Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino   Read Full Story >>>

Pacquiao presents: Casimero vs Ramirez
By Nick Giongco, The Manila Bulletin, Fri, 16 Aug 2019
Manny Pacquiao is staging a world title fight that is free to the public on Aug. 24 at the San Andres Sports Complex in Malate, Manila. Headlining the Pacquiao-promoted slugfest is Filipino champion John Riel Casimero’s defense of the interim WBO bantamweight crown against Mexican Cesar Ramirez.   Read Full Story >>>