Jermall Charlo To Face Juan Macías Montiel In Juneteenth Day Celebration Saturday, June 19 At Toyota Center In Houston Headlining A Premier Boxing Champions Event Live On Showtime®
PhilBoxing.com, Thu, 13 May 2021

Hard-hitting Lightweight Contender Isaac Cruz Faces Former World Champion Francisco Vargas In The Co-main Event Former World Champion Angelo Leo Duels Mexican Contender Aaron Alameda To Kick Off Telecast At 9 P.m. Et/6   Read Full Story >>>

WORLD CUP OF POOL: DE LUNA, GOMEZ DEFEAT U.S. TANDEM TO ENTER LAST EIGHT; ESTONIA EDGES BRITAIN A
PhilBoxing.com, Thu, 13 May 2021

Jeff de Luna and Roberto Gomez celebrate after ousting the United States. DRAMATIC NIGHT SEES GREAT BRITAIN A AND USA CRASH OUT OF WORLD CUP OF POOL ROUND TWO Great Britain C 7-4 Greece USA 5–7 Philipp  Read Full Story >>>

Manalang, Cubangbang register podium finishes in OLOPSC chess tiff
PhilBoxing.com, Thu, 13 May 2021
Mervin Sebastian Manalang and Gerome Benedict Cubangbang continue to reap honors as they finished first and second in the 3rd edition of Our Lady of Perpetual Succour’s (OLOPSC) “Surfin D’ Board” Online Chess Tournament last May 8, 2021 at lichess.org. Manalang collected 6 points on six w  Read Full Story >>>

Bomba Gonzalez Vs Armando Torres Collide on Telemundo
PhilBoxing.com, Thu, 13 May 2021

Tampa, FL; All Star Boxing,Inc has announced the main event of its May 21st show, which will air live with audience from the Bryan Glazer JCC Center in Tampa, FL. World ranked WBO/NABO light flyweight champion Jonathan "  Read Full Story >>>

DACRES: I'M COMING TO MAKE MY MARK ON THE HEAVYWEIGHT DIVISION
PhilBoxing.com, Thu, 13 May 2021

Former Team GB standout makes pro debut in Manchester Birmingham Heavyweight debutant Solomon Dacres is promising an explosive performance when he takes on Mladen Manev over six rounds at the AO Arena, Manchester this Saturday May  Read Full Story >>>

Tyson Fury: Anthony Joshua is no good to me, gets knocked out either way
By Wil Esco, Bad Left Hook, Thu, 13 May 2021
WBC heavyweight champion Tyson Fury continues to express confidence in his ability to make easy work of unified champion Anthony Joshua, not missing a moment to let it be known that he thinks Joshua is a hype job. During this interview with Fight Hype, Fury admits that he’s not certain whether   Read Full Story >>>

Aussie boxer cites 'legend' Manny Pacquiao for 'invaluable' experience as former sparring partner
By Carlo Anolin, The Manila Bulletin, Thu, 13 May 2021
Undefeated Australian lightweight boxer George Kambosos Jr. has cited Filipino legend Manny Pacquiao for the “invaluable experience” he earned as his former main sparring partner. “Manny Pacquiao is a legend of the sport,” Kambosos told Australian media outlet 7News ahead of his title bou  Read Full Story >>>

Peñalosa transfers Laurente-Puton bout to Gensan
By Lito delos Reyes, PhilBoxing.com, Thu, 13 May 2021

Gerry Peñalosa. DAVAO CITY – The fight between Criztian Pitt “Golden Boy” Laurente and Vergil “Strong Man” Puton was transferred to Gen. Santos City by promoter Gerry “Fearless” Peñalosa, a former wo  Read Full Story >>>

RICHARDS READY TO CONQUER EUROPE
PhilBoxing.com, Wed, 12 May 2021

'Sniper The Boss' faces De Carolis for vacant crown Lerrone Richards says he will be able to call himself a genuine world level contender if he captures the vacant European Super-Middleweight Title against former WBA World  Read Full Story >>>

MTK Global unveils new NFT project
PhilBoxing.com, Wed, 12 May 2021
MTK Global, the world’s biggest force in the business of boxing, is proud to announce a ground-breaking new NFT project - allowing fans to get even closer to the action and own a unique piece of digital property. MTK Global represents professional athletes across 43 countries and 6 continents,   Read Full Story >>>

JAPAN, DENMARK AND GERMANY REACH QUARTER-FINALS OF WORLD CUP OF POOL
PhilBoxing.com, Wed, 12 May 2021

ROUND TWO Russia 2-7 Japan Italy 5–7 Denmark Germany 7-4 Kuwait Japan, Denmark and Germany all won through to the quarter-finals of the World Cup of Pool during Wednesday afternoon’s play at Stadium MK, M  Read Full Story >>>

EXCLUSIVE: Mikey Garcia details Manny Pacquiao talks, remains hopeful
By Dan Rafael, World Boxing News, Wed, 12 May 2021
If they don’t do it soon, he said he would look for another opportunity. “We’ve always been interested in a fight with Manny Pacquiao. Last few months, the conversations came up many, many times,” Garcia exclusively told World Boxing News while he was on site for Canelo Alvarez’s knocko  Read Full Story >>>

A glove affair
By Nick Giongco, Daily Tribune, Wed, 12 May 2021
The stuff you often thought of as crappy is actually the thing that sells these days. Case in point is Floyd Mayweather’s hyped exhibition bout with YouTube star Logan Paul. Last week, Mayweather formally announced that he would be returning to the ring in June when he engages Logan in an ev  Read Full Story >>>

Mexico Has Semi Stake in Taylor-Ramirez Unification
By Teodoro Medina Reynoso, PhilBoxing.com, Wed, 12 May 2021

Although he is already an American being born and raised in California, Jose Ramirez is of full Mexican stock, his parents both from South of the border. By virtue of this, Mexico has some stake in his forthcom  Read Full Story >>>

Alamat Ni Manny Pacquiao (Ika-29 na Bahagi): Anim na taon matapos ang Pacquiao-Mayweather I, may “Fight of the Century II” kaya?
By Eddie Alinea, PhilBoxing.com, Wed, 12 May 2021

Makaraan ang mahigit limang taong urong-sulong na usapan, ang tinaguriang “Fight of the Century” pagitan ng Pilipinong si Manny Pacquiao at wala pang talong Amerikanong si Floyd Mayweagther Jr. ay natuloy din sa wakas noong  Read Full Story >>>

SPORTS SHORTS 128: MANNY PACQUIAO VS. MIKEY GARCIA NEGOTIATIONS IN ITS FINAL STAGES SAYS PACMAN AIDE
By Maloney L. Samaco, PhilBoxing.com, Wed, 12 May 2021

Manny Pacquiao is in the "final stages" of negotiations for a match against Mikey Garcia, an aide to the Filipino fighter-senator stated. The date and venue for a Pacquiao-Garcia fight could be announced next week, Jayke  Read Full Story >>>

Is Inoue invincible?
By Nick Giongco, Daily Tribune, Wed, 12 May 2021
Filipino challenger Michael Dasmariñas spoke highly of Japanese super champion Naoya “Monster” Inoue but made it perfectly clear he has a legitimate chance of scoring an upset. “Inoue is a very good fighter and packs power with either hand,” Dasmariñas told Daily Tribune during a break   Read Full Story >>>

Fury Promoter on Joshua News: How Many Times Has Hearn Announced This?
BoxingScene.com, Wed, 12 May 2021
Frank Warren, co-promoter for WBC heavyweight champion Tyson Fury, says his boxer has no intention of signing a contract for a unification deal with Anthony Joshua until he is "comfortable" with the terms. On Tuesday, Eddie Hearn, promoter for Joshua, revealed that the unification clash will land  Read Full Story >>>

GREAT BRITAIN A SURVIVE ALMIGHTY BELARUS SCARE AS USA MARCH ON AT WORLD CUP OF POOL
PhilBoxing.com, Wed, 12 May 2021

ROUND 1 USA 7-2 Australia Great Britain C 7-5 South Africa Great Britain 7-4 Belarus Great Britain A survived a huge first round scare against Belarus to advance to the second round of the World Cup of Pool,   Read Full Story >>>

May 22: Jose Enrique Vivas-Louie Coria & Robeisy Ramirez-Juan Tapia Featherweight Bouts Confirmed for Ramirez-Taylor Undercard Live and Exclusively on ESPN+
PhilBoxing.com, Wed, 12 May 2021

LAS VEGAS (May 11, 2021) — Before Jose Ramirez and Josh Taylor clash for the undisputed junior welterweight world title Saturday, May 22 at The Theater at Virgin Hotels Las Vegas, two featherweight firefights will get th  Read Full Story >>>

Valtierra-Lopez Headline Boxeo Telemundo from Mexico City
PhilBoxing.com, Wed, 12 May 2021

Mexico City, Mexico; Boxeo Telemundo returns to Mexico City this Friday May 14th after a year long hiatus due to Covid-19. Headlining the card is undefeated WBC Latino Lightweight champion Jair "Kaiser" Valtierra(14-0 7   Read Full Story >>>

BRILLIANT NETHERLANDS INTO QUARTER FINALS; PHILIPPINES OUST GREAT BRITAIN B AT WORLD CUP OF POOL
PhilBoxing.com, Wed, 12 May 2021

ROUND 1 Philippines 7-3 Great Britain B ROUND 2 Finland 1-7 Netherlands Slovakia 7-6 Czech Republic Netherlands fired a warning shot to the rest of the field as they stormed into the quarter-finals of the   Read Full Story >>>

Boxing-Hearn says Fury v Joshua will be in Saudi Arabia in August
By Reuters, Yahoo! News, Wed, 12 May 2021
LONDON (Reuters) -A long-awaited world heavyweight boxing title unification fight between British rivals Tyson Fury and Anthony Joshua is set for Saudi Arabia in August, promoter Eddie Hearn said on Tuesday. Joshua, 31, holds the IBF, WBO, WBA and IBO titles while Fury, 32, is the WBC belt holder  Read Full Story >>>

Boxing Pound-for-Pound Rankings: Canelo Alvarez holds on at No. 1 with another dominant victory
By Brian Campbell, CBS Sports, Wed, 12 May 2021
Rightfully so, given the leverage he holds as the sport's biggest star and reigning pound-for-pound king, Canelo Alvarez has been lauded almost gratuitously over the past year for his commitment to still seek difficult challenges within multiple weight divisions. But can we now turn the focus to  Read Full Story >>>

One man's opinion: Is Canelo Alvarez a great fighter?
By John Raspanti, MaxBoxing.com, Wed, 12 May 2021
I believe the word "great" has become much too common. To me, greatness must be earned, not given, displayed not designated, and to a certain degree, seemingly obvious to most. Yet, an athlete’s greatness, though obvious to many, can be debated. Take boxing, for example. Ma  Read Full Story >>>

Floyd Mayweather CEO says Canelo needs to fight on Pay Per View
By Phil D. Jay, World Boxing News, Wed, 12 May 2021
Floyd Mayweather CEO Leonard Ellerbe has urged Canelo Alvarez to switch to Pay Per View following his sell-out record-breaker. Canelo smashed Muhammad Ali’s benchmark for indoor attendances in the United States. Ali was still ten thousand short when he avenged a loss to Leon Spinks in 1978.   Read Full Story >>>

Laurente to fight Puton on May 29
By Lito delos Reyes, PhilBoxing.com, Tue, 11 May 2021

Pitt Laurente. DAVAO CITY – Undefeated Criztian Pitt “Golden Boy” Laurente of Gen. Santos City will face Vergil “Strong Man” Puton of Polomolok, South Cotabato on May 29 at the Tanaw de Rizal in Laguna. Laure  Read Full Story >>>

Anthony Joshua vs Tyson Fury set to be staged in Saudi Arabia on August 7 or 14, says promoter Eddie Hearn
SkySports.com, Tue, 11 May 2021
Anthony Joshua vs Tyson Fury is set to be staged in Saudi Arabia on August 7 or 14, but promoter Eddie Hearn is 'frustrated' the fight is yet to be finalised. Britain's rival champions traded heated messages on social media as talks continued over their undisputed world heavyweight title fight th  Read Full Story >>>

Marcial claims he didn’t get US training support; PSC: He’s barking up wrong tree
By Marc Anthony Reyes, Philippine Daily Inquirer, Tue, 11 May 2021
Eumir Felix Marcial admitted that Olympic training away from his family took a heavy toll on him. That’s why instead of joining the rest of the Philippine boxing team inside a bubble in Thailand, he chose to go back to his hometown Zamboanga City. But while he claimed being home enabled him   Read Full Story >>>

USA Has The Number But Mexico Has More Quality Boxing Champions
By Teodoro Medina Reynoso, PhilBoxing.com, Tue, 11 May 2021

The US still tops in the number of reigning world professional boxing titleholders but Mexico has more quality, enduring champions holding even multiple titles in more than a division. Led by ethnic Dominican unified WB  Read Full Story >>>

SMITH - I'M CONFIDENT I CAN KNOCK HIM OUT
PhilBoxing.com, Tue, 11 May 2021

'Thunder' faces Appleyard for English 140lbs Title Fast-rising Super-Lightweight sensation Dalton Smith says he carries the power to knockout local rival Lee Appleyard when they clash for the vacant English Title at the AO Ar  Read Full Story >>>