Shannon Courtenay was crowned as the new WBA champion after defeating Ebanie Bridges on points following a punishing battle at the Copper Box Arena. Courtenay was embroiled in a bitter war of words with Bridges ahead of their  

Eddie Hearn says the venue for Anthony Joshua's fight with Tyson Fury could be picked NEXT WEEK as the British heavyweights finalise the final details of their hotly-anticipated clash
By Sam Blitz, Daily Mail (UK), Mon, 12 Apr 2021
Eddie Hearn has confirmed that both Anthony Joshua and Tyson Fury will look through venue options for their 2021 fight on Sunday and a decision could be made next week. The British boxing rivals are set to meet twice this calendar year in a highly-anticipated unification bout that will bring all   Read Full Story >>>

Ancajas and Magsayo: A tale of 2 boxers
By Mike Ochosa, Manila Standard, Mon, 12 Apr 2021
Over the weekend, Jerwin Ancajas defended his crown against a very aggressive Jonathan Javier Rodriguez. Ancajas won via a unanimous decision. Digging deep down, Ancajas proved he has what it takes to mix it up with the best fighters in his weight division. On the same night and atop the same ring,  Read Full Story >>>

Jaron Ennis put the boots to Sergey Lipinets in Connecticut
By Bill Tibbs, MaxBoxing.com, Mon, 12 Apr 2021
Jaron “Boots” Ennis continued his pursuit of a world title shot on Saturday night against former world champion Sergey Lipinets. They were schedule for 12-rounds, in a crossroads fight, with the winner probably looking at a welterweight world title fight in the near future. Ennis vs. Lip  Read Full Story >>>

Conor Benn in 80 secs KO, wants Amir Khan, Shawn Porter, Adrien Broner
World Boxing News, Mon, 12 Apr 2021
Conor Benn is calling on the more prominent names to face him after demolishing Samuel Vargas. “The Destroyer” wants Amir Khan, Shawn Porter, or Adrien Broner. Benn wiped out Samuel Vargas inside the opening round to retain his WBA Continental Welterweight Title at the Copper Box Arena in Lon  Read Full Story >>>

SPORTS SHORTS 102: JERWIN ANCAJAS DOWNS JONATHAN RODRIGUEZ IN THE EIGHTH ROUND EN ROUTE TO A UNANIMOUS DECISION WIN
By Maloney L. Samaco, PhilBoxing.com, Sun, 11 Apr 2021

Jerwin Ancajas successfully made the ninth defense of his IBF world junior bantamweight title Saturday when he defeated Johnathan Javier Rodriguez by unanimous decision at the Mohegan Sun Casino in Uncasville, Conn  Read Full Story >>>

Alamat ni Manny Pacquiao (Ika-19 na Bahagi): Pampitong korona, inagaw ni Pacquiao kay Cotto
By Eddie Alinea, PhilBoxing.com, Sun, 11 Apr 2021

Makaraang dispatsahin ang maalamat na Mehikano-Amerikanong si Oscar De La Hoya sa kanyang unang laban bilang welterweight, uminit ang bulong-bulongang di maglalaon at ang Pilipinong si Manny Pacquiao ay tatanghaling kampe  Read Full Story >>>

Ancajas wants to hone craft further after title defense vs Rodriguez
By Roy Luarca, Rappler, Sun, 11 Apr 2021
Jerwin Ancajas hopes to land a big fight, possibly a unification with WBO champion Kazuto Ioka, within the year For Jerwin Ancajas, his unanimous decision win over Jonathan Rodriguez was an eye-opener. Though satisfied with what he did to retain the International Boxing Federation super flywei  Read Full Story >>>

Ancajas pushed to the limit by tough Mexican challenger in IBF title defense
By Gerry Ramos, Spin.ph, Sun, 11 Apr 2021
JERWIN Ancajas definitely had his hands full against mandatory challenger Jonathan Rodriguez. The reigning International Boxing Federation (IBF) super-flyweight champion was forced to the limit by the 25-year-old Mexican in their 12-round title fight on Saturday at the Mohegan Sun Arena in Connec  Read Full Story >>>

Magsayo dominates foe to remain unbeaten
By Bong Lozada, Philippine Daily Inquirer, Sun, 11 Apr 2021
MANILA, Philippines — Mark Magsayo stayed perfect after outclassing the United States’ Pablo Cruz in just four rounds in their featherweight 10-rounder Sunday (Manila time) at Mohegan Sun Casino in Uncasville, Connecticut. The 25-year-old from Tagbilaran City, Bohol secured his 22nd victory a  Read Full Story >>>

Rising Welterweight Star Jaron “boots” Ennis Scores Sensational Sixth-round Knockout Over Sergey Lipinets In Saturday’s Showtime Championship Boxing® Main Event
PhilBoxing.com, Sun, 11 Apr 2021

Welterweight Prospect Eimantas Stanionis Notches Unanimous Decision Over Thomas Dulorme in WBA Title Eliminator; IBF Junior Bantamweight Champion Jerwin Ancajas Defends Title Against Jonathan Rodríguez in Televised Open  Read Full Story >>>

Majority Rules: Joe Smith Jr. Edges Maxim Vlasov to win Light Heavyweight World Title
PhilBoxing.com, Sun, 11 Apr 2021

Efe Ajagba scores one-punch KO over Brian Howard TULSA, OK (April 10, 2021) — Joe Smith Jr., the common man with the common name, finally reached boxing's apex. Smith used a furious late rally to edge Maxim Vlasov by   Read Full Story >>>

ANCAJAS RETAINS BELT AGAINST TOUGH MEXICAN RODRIGUEZ
By Dong Secuya, PhilBoxing.com, Sun, 11 Apr 2021

Jerwin Ancajas of the Philippines successfully retained his IBF superfly title against Jonathan Javier Rodriguez of Mexico at the Mohegan Sun Casino in Uncasville, Connecticut Saturday night (Sunday in Manila) but no  Read Full Story >>>

Jerwin Ancajas holds off challenger Jonathan Rodriguez, retains belt via UD
ESPN 5, Sun, 11 Apr 2021
Jerwin Ancajas retained his IBF super flyweight title by holding off a tough challenge from Jonathan Rodriguez to win via unanimous decision at the Mohegan Sun in Uncasville, Connecticut, Sunday morning (Manila time). Ancajas got the nod of all three judges with scores of 115-112, 116-111, and 11  Read Full Story >>>

Jerwin Ancajas Drops, Decisions Jonathan Rodriguez in Bruising War
BoxingScene.com, Sun, 11 Apr 2021
Mohegan Sun, CT. - For the IBF super flyweight championship, Jerwin Ancajas (31-1-2, 21 KOs) went through a bruising war to win a twelve round unanimous decision over Jonathan Rodriguez (21-2, 15 KOs). The scores were 115-112, 116-111 and 117-110. Ancajas started very patiently and was timing   Read Full Story >>>

Jerwin Ancajas Retains Against Game Rodriguez
By Marquis Johns, Big Fight Weekend, Sun, 11 Apr 2021
Jerwin Ancajas made the ninth defense of his IBF Junior bantamweight Saturday in what was a fun one. He defeated Johnathan Rodriguez to kick off the Showtime broadcast from the Mohegan Sun Casino in Uncasville, Connecticut. This was the first of a triple-header leading into the main event of Jaron E  Read Full Story >>>

Geraldo-Martin bout postponed due to ECQ
By Lito delos Reyes, PhilBoxing.com, Sun, 11 Apr 2021

Boxing promoter Yolly Alfante. DAVAO CITY – The title defense of reigning Philippine super bantamweight champion Mark Anthony “El Heneral” Geraldo of Bukidnon against undefeated Carl Jammes “Wonder Boy” Martin of I  Read Full Story >>>

Jerwin Ancajas needs big win for chance to fight idol Chocolatito
By Jeremy C. Herriges , Fansided, Sun, 11 Apr 2021
Super flyweight boxer Jerwin Ancajas has been out of the ring for a while, but he returns on April 10 against Jonathan Rodriguez. Jerwin Ancajas is the IBF super flyweight champion, but inactivity has cost him ground in the boxing division’s popularity. He’s hoping that a strong performance o  Read Full Story >>>

Ancajas: My Trainer Wants Me To Box; I Want To Show I Can Brawl With Rodriguez
By Keith Idec, BoxingScene.com, Sun, 11 Apr 2021
UNCASVILLE, Connecticut – Jerwin Ancajas couldn’t help but grin when Jonathan Rodriguez’s comments were relayed to him Thursday. When informed Rodriguez expects “a true Filipino-Mexican war” with Ancajas on Saturday night, the IBF junior bantamweight champion admits that’s just the ty  Read Full Story >>>

Magsayo eyeing to keep unbeaten streak, world title fight next?
By Gerry Ramos, Spin.ph, Sun, 11 Apr 2021
UNBEATEN featherweight Mark Magsayo takes on American Pablo Cruz Saturday in his bid to finally challenge for a world title fight. The 25-year-old Filipino meets Cruz in the undercard of the Jerwin Ancajas-Jonathan Rodriguez title fight for the IBF super-flyweight championship. Magsayo, 21-0 (  Read Full Story >>>

SPORTS SHORTS 101: MICHAEL DASMARIÑAS TO CHALLENGE NAOYA "MONSTER" INOUE ON JUNE 19
By Maloney L. Samaco, PhilBoxing.com, Sat, 10 Apr 2021

Michael Dasmariñas will challenge Naoya Inoue for the World Boxing Association and International Boxing Federation bantamweight titles in Las Vegas on June 19. * * * His encounter with The Ring pound-for-pound   Read Full Story >>>

Ancajas dangles crown vs Rodriguez; Magsayo battles Cruz in Connecticut
By Roy Luarca, Rappler, Sat, 10 Apr 2021
Jerwin Ancajas aims to defend his title against Jonathan Rodriguez, who gained a fearsome reputation when he sent a former world title contender into a coma Jerwin Ancajas won't rush into a slugfest against Jonathan Rodriguez in their International Boxing Federation super flyweight title clash on  Read Full Story >>>

Dr. Robert Kacmarek, RRT, PhD: A titan in the respiratory care profession crosses over
By Emmanuel Rivera, RRT, PhilBoxing.com, Sat, 10 Apr 2021

Dr. Robert Michael Kacmarek PhD, RRT, FCCM, FCCP, FAARC, age 72 of Littleton, Massachusetts, passed away peacefully at his home on Thursday, April 1, 2021 surrounded by his loving family. Reference:   Read Full Story >>>

Anthony Joshua vs Tyson Fury: London Mayor gives massive update on Wembley hopes
By Jack Cunningham, GIVEMESPORT, Sat, 10 Apr 2021
The dream bout finally draws near. After years of viewers, pundits and the fighters themselves wondering if it would ever happen, Anthony Joshua and Tyson Fury are gearing up for a high stakes clash with a whole lot of gold on the line. What is not yet confirmed is the lucky venue that’ll   Read Full Story >>>

Respect is Ancajas' motivation
By Joaquin Henson, PhilBoxing.com, Sat, 10 Apr 2021

Jerwin Ancajas at Friday's weighin in Uncasville, CT. IBF superflyweight champion Jerwin Ancajas is determined to deliver a strong message that he can’t be ignored in lining up the world’s top 115-pound fight  Read Full Story >>>

Undefeated Cruiserweights Clash As Efetobor Apochi Faces Deon Nicholson In Title Eliminator
PhilBoxing.com, Sat, 10 Apr 2021

Headlining Special One-Hour FOX PBC Fight Night Prelims On FS1 & FOX Deportes Saturday, April 17 from Los Angeles in Telecast Beginning at 7 p.m. ET/4 p.m. PT Prelims on FS1 Precede FOX PBC Fight Night Broadcast   Read Full Story >>>

ARSLANBEK ‘LION’ MAKHMUDOV TO FACE NAGY ‘DOMINICAN DYNAMITE’ AGUILERA IN CO-MAIN EVENT OF MUNGUIA VS. BALLARD
PhilBoxing.com, Sat, 10 Apr 2021
IBETH ‘LA ROCA’ ZAMORA TO DEFEND WBC FLYWEIGHT WORLD TITLE AGAINST MARLEN ESPARZA FRIDAY, APRIL 23 AT UTEP DON HASKINS CENTER IN EL PASO, TEXAS AND STREAMED LIVE WORLDWIDE ON DAZN Tickets still on sale! EL PASO, TEXAS (April 9, 2021) – Heavyweight monster Arslanbek “Lion” Makhm  Read Full Story >>>

WBA GOLD CHAMPION AUSSIE “SHOTGUN” SHANNON O’CONNELL FIRES WARNING SHOT TO VACANT WBA BANTAMWEIGHT TITLE FIGHT CHALLENGERS COURTENAY & BRIDGES
PhilBoxing.com, Sat, 10 Apr 2021

“The Baby Face Assassin” Shannon Courtenay will face “The Blonde Bomber” Ebanie Bridges for the vacant WBA Bantamweight World Title at The Copper Box Arena, Olympic Park, Hackney Wick this Saturday April 10, live on Sky  Read Full Story >>>

SHAW & FILLER AMONG LATEST NAMES CONFIRMED FOR WORLD CUP OF POOL
PhilBoxing.com, Sat, 10 Apr 2021
Mosconi Cup winners Jayson Shaw and Joshua Filler are among the latest players to be announced to represent their countries at the upcoming World Cup of Pool, which takes place from May 9-14, live on Sky Sports. MVP Shaw will be joined for a second time on Great Britain A by Chris Melling, a Mosc  Read Full Story >>>

Weigh-In Results: Joe Smith Jr. vs. Maxim Vlasov
PhilBoxing.com, Sat, 10 Apr 2021

TOMORROW at 10 p.m. ET/7 p.m. PT live on ESPN, ESPN Deportes & ESPN+ @ Osage Casino (Tulsa) (ESPN, ESPN Deportes & ESPN+, 10 p.m. ET / 7 p.m. PT) • Joe Smith Jr. 174.8. lbs vs. Maxim Vlasov 175 lbs (vaca  Read Full Story >>>

Split-T Management's Undefeated Ebanie Bridges takes on Shannon Courtenay For the WBA World Bantamweight Title TOMORROW in London
PhilBoxing.com, Sat, 10 Apr 2021

NEW YORK (April 9, 2021)-Tomorrow at the Copper Box Arena in London, undefeated Ebanie Bridges takes on Shannon Courtenay for the WBA Bantamweight title. Bridges of New South Wales, Australia is managed by Split-T M  Read Full Story >>>

BarrientesTwin Return to the Ring Saturday, April 17 from Los Angeles
PhilBoxing.com, Sat, 10 Apr 2021

Undefeated Cruiserweights Clash As Efetobor Apochi Faces Deon Nicholson In Title Eliminator Headlining Special One-Hour FOX PBC Fight Night Prelims On FS1 & FOX Deportes Saturday, April 17 from Los Angeles in Telecast B  Read Full Story >>>