Tough battle expected in PECA Toril, Davao executive chessfest
By Marlon Bernardino, PhilBoxing.com, Wed, 17 Oct 2018
A wide-open battle for top honors is expected when the 2018 Alphaland National Executive Chess Championship gets underway on October 27, 2018 at the Jardin del Roca Resort in Toril, Davao City. The San Antonio, Texas based Ernesto Malazarte who hails from Tacloban City, looms as the player to be  Read Full Story >>>

A tough customer for Manny Pacquiao
By Al S. Mendoza, Business Mirror, Wed, 17 Oct 2018
TERENCE Crawford looks invincible, and Manny Pacquiao must be wary of him. That’s how Crawford appeared on October 14, when he fought fellow American Jose Benavides Jr. in Omaha, Nebraska. While both were unbeaten when they climbed the ring, Crawford (34-0, with 24 knockouts) had more cunning   Read Full Story >>>

Crawford-Benavidez ESPN Show Averaged 2.245 Million Viewers
By Keith Idec, BoxingScene.com, Wed, 17 Oct 2018
More viewers tuned in to watch ESPN’s boxing broadcast Saturday night than for any of the network’s telecasts of the sport since Manny Pacquiao-Jeff Horn. According to Nielsen Media Research ratings released Tuesday, an average of 2,245,000 viewers watched the nearly two-hour show that featured T  Read Full Story >>>

Bob Arum predicts SHOWTIME will follow HBO out of boxing in 2019
World Boxing News, Wed, 17 Oct 2018
Top Rank boss Bob Arum believes Showtime’s spell in boxing is coming to an end, just like former rivals HBO. Last month, HBO announced that they would be hanging up the gloves to their association with the sport following 45 years of broadcasts. Arum now says it’s just a matter of time until S  Read Full Story >>>

Joshua Clottey reveals why he didn't throw punches against Pacquiao
By Kenneth Bouhairie, SportingNews.com, Wed, 17 Oct 2018
There are times when Joshua Clottey regrets his actions on March 13, 2010; moments when he wonders what could’ve been. That night, Clottey and Manny Pacquiao faced off in front of 41,843 at newly-built Cowboys Stadium (now AT&T Stadium) in Dallas. It was the opportunity of the lifetime. Rather th  Read Full Story >>>

EXCLUSIVE: Amir Khan says Kell Brook ‘will definitely happen’ but it’s a ‘stadium fight’
By Phil D. Jay, World Boxing News, Wed, 17 Oct 2018
Amir Khan has promised to face Kell Brook in 2019 once a stadium opportunity presents itself. The former super-lightweight world champion has been chasing fights with Manny Pacquiao or Floyd Mayweather amidst calls by the UK fans to battle his fierce rival in Brook. With Pacquiao and Mayweathe  Read Full Story >>>

Josh Taylor vs Ryan Martin, and the WBSS – Exclusive Interview
By Danny Flexen, British Boxing News, Wed, 17 Oct 2018
Some fighters seem a perfect fit for the World Boxing Super Series (WBSS), Comosa AG’s brand of eight-man tournament competition that recently began its second seasons, this time adding an extra division from last year, making three. As Season 1 illustrated, the WBSS concept, while it has some mo  Read Full Story >>>

People Are Agreeing With Andre Ward’s Point On Top Level Fighters
By Niall Doran, Boxing News and Views, Wed, 17 Oct 2018
Former pound for pound number one boxer Andre Ward while now retired from the sport still keeps a vested interest in the game as a manager and a pundit. He’s had some very insightful takes today on how the best fighters in the sport often perform. Ward is a co-manager to Shakur Stevenson who reco  Read Full Story >>>

Jerwin says Thai easy target
By Joaquin Henson, PhilBoxing.com, Tue, 16 Oct 2018

If and when IBF superflyweight champion Jerwin Ancajas faces WBC counterpart Srisaket Sor Rungvisai in a unification title showdown, the Filipino said the other day it won’t be difficult to connect because the plodding Th  Read Full Story >>>

Conor McGregor's a 'Quitter,' Doesn't Deserve Rematch, Says Khabib's Manager
PhilBoxing.com, Tue, 16 Oct 2018

TMZ SPORTS -- QUITTERS DON'T DESERVE REMATCHES ... so says Khabib Nurmagomedov's manager who says Conor McGregor fought so poorly at UFC 229 that he doesn't deserve another crack at the champ. "This guy, he quit," Ali A  Read Full Story >>>

Crucial seven games this week of PBA Governors’ Cup
By Eddie Alinea, PhilBoxing.com, Tue, 16 Oct 2018
A seven-game schedule to be played in this, the seventh week of hostilities, could very well shape up the race as to which team will make it to the quarterfinal round of the 2018-2019 PBA Governors’ Cup. On Friday, Magnolia Hotshots Pambansang Manok shoots for their eighth victory in nine times   Read Full Story >>>

Al Haymon and Manny Pacquiao Link Up Shows Haymon Still As Influential As Ever
By Niall Doran, Boxing News and Views, Tue, 16 Oct 2018
Earlier this week Top Rank head honcho and legendary promoter Bob Arum mentioned he doesn’t even think Al Haymon is a real person anymore, more a fictional character these days. Perhaps that was a partying shot at his former fighter Manny Pacquiao who has now reportedly done a deal with boxing ma  Read Full Story >>>

Tyson Fury reveals two impressive sparring partners as he starts serious preparations for Deontay Wilder fight
By Michael Benson, talkSPORT, Tue, 16 Oct 2018
Tyson Fury has started sparring against Joe Joyce and Guido Vianello as he gears up for his bout with Deontay Wilder. The self-proclaimed ‘Gypsy King’ will challenge the American for his WBC heavyweight world title on December 1 in LA and has now upped his preparations for the bout. Fury is un  Read Full Story >>>

CANELO ALVAREZ RECEIVES WBC MIDDLEWEIGHT WORLD TITLE AT MUSEO SOUMAYA IN MEXICO CITY
PhilBoxing.com, Tue, 16 Oct 2018

Eddy Reynoso, Canelo Alvarez and Jose "Chepo" Reynoso pose for photos at Tuesday's WBC belt presentation at Museo Soumaya in Mexico City, Mexico. CANELO TO FACE WBA SUPER MIDDLEWEIGHT WORLD CHAMPION RO  Read Full Story >>>

Subaste wins Gold and 3 Bronze Medals in 2108 Asian Para Games in Jakarta
By Marlon Bernardino, PhilBoxing.com, Tue, 16 Oct 2018
Dasmariñas bet Arman Subaste said that he want to use the cash incentive that he will get from the Philippine government after winning a gold and three bronze medals in the just concluded Indonesia 2018 Asian Para Games in Jakarta, Indonesia Oct 6 to 13. Subaste, one of the top players' of Dasmar  Read Full Story >>>

Legendary Filipino Champion Gabriel "Flash" Elorde Elevated to West Coast Hall of Fame
By Carlos Costa, PhilBoxing.com, Tue, 16 Oct 2018

An inspirational man and amazing boxer. One of the truly greatest fighters in history, legendary Filipino boxer Gabriel "Flash" Elorde" has been elevated to the West Coast Hall of Fame. Forty-seven years after Flash Elord  Read Full Story >>>

TICKETS ON SALE FOR CANELO ALVAREZ VS. ROCKY FIELDING ON WEDNESDAY, OCT. 17
PhilBoxing.com, Tue, 16 Oct 2018

CANELO ALVAREZ TO FACE WBA SUPER MIDDLEWEIGHT WORLD CHAMPION ROCKY FIELDING IN NEW YORK CITY DEBUT AT SATURDAY, DEC. 15 AT MADISON SQUARE GARDEN Tickets on Sale Wednesday, Oct. 17 at Noon ET/9:00 a.m. PT! LO  Read Full Story >>>

Anvar Yunusov takes on Joshua Davis in main event on Friday, November 16th at Sands Bethlehem Event Center
PhilBoxing.com, Tue, 16 Oct 2018

Bethlehem, PA (October 16, 2018) --Three-time Olympian and undefeated Anvar Yunusov takes on Joshua Davis in the eight-round super featherweight main event on Friday night, November 16th at The Sands Bethlehem Event Center. The show  Read Full Story >>>

Everlast Worldwide and Clark partner to take 'Protect Yourself at All Times' global; educational symposium for fighters
PhilBoxing.com, Tue, 16 Oct 2018
NEW YORK, NY - Oct 16, 2018 - Everlast Worldwide, the world's leading manufacturer, marketer and licensor of boxing, MMA and fitness equipment and Protect Yourself at All Times (PYaAT) creator, Adrian Clark are partnering up to introduce the first ever PYaAT symposium. In nearly all major sports  Read Full Story >>>

The reality of making Crawford-Spence
By Dan Rafael, ESPN.com, Tue, 16 Oct 2018
We've been through it all before -- the agony and misery as fans of watching big fights get made (or not made in some cases) wait and hope for something to happen. The seemingly never-ending talks for Lennox Lewis-Mike Tyson and Floyd Mayweather-Manny Pacquiao were horrendous to follow and cover.  Read Full Story >>>

Floyd Mayweather accepts Khabib Nurmagomedov’s challenge
By Gilbert Manzano, Las Vegas Review Journal, Tue, 16 Oct 2018
Life is good for Khabib Nurmagomedov after his signature victory over Conor McGregor at UFC 229. Nurmagomedov received a hero’s welcome in a soccer stadium in his native Republic of Dagestan. He also sat down with Russian president Vladimir Putin and was offered $2 million from rapper 50 Cent to   Read Full Story >>>

Boxing News from Beijing, China: Mingcun, Ziquiang Win Belts; WBF Signs Agreement
By Carlos Costa, PhilBoxing.com, Mon, 15 Oct 2018

In an exciting fight event, the WBF (World Boxing Foundation) successfully held its first double-championship fights in China's capital, Beijing. In the main rumbles, tough Chinese boxer Ziquiang Hou defeated Austral  Read Full Story >>>

The Legend of Gretchen Malalad
By Eddie Alinea, PhilBoxing.com, Mon, 15 Oct 2018

For nearly a decade, she was the most recognizable silhouette on the Asian sporting arenas. The most feared karateka in Southeast Asia. One of the most dominant force in Asia. Always the one to beat. Gretchen Malalad wa  Read Full Story >>>

Ruben Villa (14-0, 5 KOs) Shines in Front of Hometown Fans on Saturday Night
PhilBoxing.com, Mon, 15 Oct 2018

PHILADELPHIA, PENN. / ORANGE, Calif. (Oct. 15, 2018) - Featherweight Ruben Villa (14-0, 5 KOs) returned to his hometown for the second time in his career and delivered a thrilling, one-sided performance against the game M  Read Full Story >>>

Bob Arum: I Don't Believe There's An Al Haymon; He's Fictional
By Keith Idec, BoxingScene.com, Mon, 15 Oct 2018
OMAHA, Nebraska – Bob Arum is confident that, if given the opportunity to meet again with Al Haymon, they can come to an agreement to make a Terence Crawford-Errol Spence Jr. fight a reality. They did, after all, put together a much more complicated pay-per-view showdown when they finally made Fl  Read Full Story >>>

Amir Khan set to face bitter rival Kell Brook early next year after Manny Pacquiao clash hopes all-but end
By Joe Miles, The Sun, Mon, 15 Oct 2018
AMIR KAHN looks set to finally face bitter rival Kell Brook in February or March next year. The Bolton boxer wanted to fight Manny Pacquiao next, but negotiations have all-but ended as the Filipino star eyes a rematch with Floyd Mayweather. An outline deal for Kahn's showdown with Brook has no  Read Full Story >>>

Terence Crawford: From Warrior to Virtuoso
By Paul Magno, Boxing.com, Mon, 15 Oct 2018
Terence Crawford is the best active boxer in the world because he can do everything. If he wants to box, he can box. If he wants to become a hunter, he can hunt better than anyone. The Omaha, Nebraska native can be a tactician, a technician, southpaw, orthodox, an offensive beast, a boxer-puncher  Read Full Story >>>

World Champion Zolani Tete Joins Forces With Floyd Mayweather Sr
By Niall Doran, Boxing News and Views, Mon, 15 Oct 2018
Floyd Mayweather senior, father of renowned boxer Floyd Mayweather Jr has largely not had any big name fighters outside of his son in recent years – but he’s now back training a world champion. WBO bantamweight world champion Zolani Tete from South Africa notched up another win this past weekend   Read Full Story >>>

Terence Crawford Smashes Trash-Talking Jose Benavidez, Weekend Highlights, Fight Reviews (VIDEO)
By Josh Katzowitz, Forbes.com, Mon, 15 Oct 2018
Terence Crawford had to wait until the 12th round, but he got his knockout of Jose Benavidez. Shakur Stevenson earned his most impressive win yet. And Andrew Tabiti advanced in the World Boxing Super Series. But let’s go a little deeper, and let’s watch (or rewatch) some of the tape. Here’s every  Read Full Story >>>

Kavaliauskas-Arriaza Winner Could Be Next Foe For Crawford
By Keith Idec, BoxingScene.com, Mon, 15 Oct 2018
OMAHA, Nebraska – Bob Arum admits he would rather match Terence Crawford against Errol Spence Jr. or another welterweight champion next. In the likely event that typical boxing obstacles prevent any of those fights from happening next, Arum acknowledges that Egidijus Kavaliauskas is toward the to  Read Full Story >>>

SPORTS TRIVIA 8: STATS WHEN CRAWFORD STOPS BENAVIDEZ
By Maloney L. Samaco, PhilBoxing.com, Mon, 15 Oct 2018

With just 18 second left in the 12-round WBO world welterweight championship, Terence Crawford unleashed a destructive barrage of punches to put an end to Jose Benavidez Jr., just seconds after knocking down his previo  Read Full Story >>>