Connor 'The Hammer' Mitchell wants to make his own name in the sport and surpass the fabled accomplishments of his famous father, Kevin Mitchell, as he looks ahead to his eagerly awaited professional debut on Wednesday n  

THE PAST WEEK IN ACTION DECEMBER 15 DECEMBER 2025: Gassiev KO Pulev in 6; Mikaeljan Beats Jack for WBC Cruiser Title; Pacheco Outpoints Sadjo
By Eric Armit, PhilBoxing.com, Tue, 16 Dec 2025

Gassiev flattens Pulev. HIGHLIGHTS: -Murat Gassiev knocks out Kubrat Pulev to win the secondary (Regular) WBA heavyweight title on massive show in Dubai and there are wins for Bakhodur Usmanov, Khariton Agrba,   Read Full Story >>>

Sumalinog, Castanol rule Senior, PWD fun run
By Lito delos Reyes, PhilBoxing.com, Tue, 16 Dec 2025
FORMER marathon champion Reynaldo Sumalinog and Abe Macario ruled the PPP Seniors and PWD Fun Run 2025 held today, December 13 at the Bago Aplaya Park of the Talomo Coastal Road in Davao City. The 61-year-old Sumalinog,formerly of Rizal Memorial Colleges track and field, topped Super Seniors 5K div  Read Full Story >>>

Vargas urges boxers to defy odds
By Joaquin Henson, PhilBoxing.com, Tue, 16 Dec 2025

Ricky Vargas. ABAP chairman Ricky Vargas said yesterday he’s disappointed about officiating and scoring in boxing at the ongoing SEA Games in Bangkok but advised the Philippine team fighters still in contention for g  Read Full Story >>>

GIORGIO VISIOLI SETS OUT MISSION TO LAND MAJOR TITLES AFTER TENSE FIRST FACE-OFF WITH ENGLISH TITLE RIVAL JOE HOWARTH
PhilBoxing.com, Tue, 16 Dec 2025

A supremely confident Giorgio Visioli has warned Joe Howarth that he is merely a stepping stone on his path to winning major titles. The pair exchanged a frosty face-off on Monday night at Visioli’s old amateur st  Read Full Story >>>

Kevin Brown and Yoenis Tellez Shine at Boxlab Promotions’ “Night of Champions XIII” During the 104th Annual WBA Convention
PhilBoxing.com, Tue, 16 Dec 2025

ORLANDO, FL (December 15, 2025) – Two of Boxlab Promotions’ top rising stars delivered powerful statements Saturday night at the Caribe Royale Resort during “Night of Champions XIII”, a signature event of the 1  Read Full Story >>>

TRAINING CAMP NOTES: Justin Cardona Shares Insights Ahead of December 19 Showdown Against Avious Griffin
PhilBoxing.com, Tue, 16 Dec 2025

MIAMI, FL (December 15, 2025) – Rising welterweight prospect, Justin “The Stallion” Cardona (10-1, 5 KOs) has wrapped up training camp as he readies himself for the biggest opportunity of his professional career. C  Read Full Story >>>

JAS MATHUR JOINS MANNY PACQUIAO PROMOTIONS AS CEO TO LEAD STRATEGIC VISION, CREATIVITY AND GLOBAL GROWTH INITIATIVES
PhilBoxing.com, Tue, 16 Dec 2025

LOS ANGELES -- Manny Pacquiao Promotions today announced the appointment of Jas Mathur, business partner of Manny Pacquiao and a multidisciplinary entrepreneur, as Chief Executive Officer. This leadership move marks the beginning   Read Full Story >>>

Split-T Management Signs Amateur Standout Adrian Salazar
PhilBoxing.com, Tue, 16 Dec 2025

NEW YORK (December 15, 2025)--Split-T Management has signed amateur standout Adrian Salazar to an exclusive management contract. Salazar of Tyler, Texas was a 2022 USA Boxing National champion and 2023 National Golden Glo  Read Full Story >>>

INTERNATIONAL BOXING HALL OF FAME REMEMBERS CANASTOTA’S MANAGER / TRAINER / PROMOTER TONY GRAZIANO
PhilBoxing.com, Mon, 15 Dec 2025

CANASTOTA, NY - DECEMBER 14, 2025 - The International Boxing Hall of Fame mourns the loss of Canastota’s manager / trainer / promoter Tony Graziano, who died today at his home in Canastota at age 103. “Tony G  Read Full Story >>>

Catubig, Prado win Suy Foods Santa Run
By Lito delos Reyes, PhilBoxing.com, Mon, 15 Dec 2025
LYKA Catubig of University of Mindanao Davao and Lloyd Prado of Maa topped the Suy Foods Santa Run 25-kilometer held today, December 14 at the NCCC Mall VP in Bajada, Davao City. Catubig clocked one hour, 54 minutes and 37 seconds to win the women’s division. “I was able to leave them in t  Read Full Story >>>

JAKE PAUL VS ANTHONY JOSHUA - FULL FIGHT PREVIEW
iFL TV, Mon, 15 Dec 2025
If you’d told us back in 2016 that in just over nine years’ time we’d be writing a preview about the newly crowned IBF World Heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua facing Disney star Jake Paul in a legitimate boxing fight, we’d probably have cried tears of laughter — hysterically. However,  Read Full Story >>>

Not Many Realize Pacquiao Could Be 10 Weight World Champion Now If He Wanted
By Niall Doran, Boxing News and Views, Mon, 15 Dec 2025
Manny Pacquiao is the superhuman boxer of these times’ professional boxing era and proved it again this year in 2025. At the age of 46 stepping up to face 30 year old WBC welterweight world champion Mario Barrios in a great fight. One that ended in a draw but most thought Pacquiao deserved t  Read Full Story >>>

Junior, Youth and Elite Divisions Awarded on Final Day of 2025 USA Boxing National Championships
PhilBoxing.com, Mon, 15 Dec 2025
USA Boxing Concludes Sixth Day of Action Inside Lubbock Memorial Civic Center LUBBOCK, Texas (December 13, 2025) – The 2025 USA Boxing National Championships concluded after six days of incredible competition at the Lubbock Memorial Civic Center in Lubbock, Texas, in collaboration with Visit Lu  Read Full Story >>>

Jean Henri Lhuillier Applauds Cebuana Lhuillier Ambassadors for Bronze Finish at SEA Games 2025
PhilBoxing.com, Mon, 15 Dec 2025
Jean Henri Lhuillier, President and CEO of Cebuana Lhuillier and Unified Tennis Philippines’ President, has lauded the outstanding performance of the Philippine Men’s Tennis Team following their bronze medal finish at the SEA Games 2025. The national squad—composed of Cebuana Lhuillier sports   Read Full Story >>>

NOEL MIKAELIAN DETHRONES BADOU JACK TO BECOME THE NEW WBC CRUISERWEIGHT WORLD CHAMPION
PhilBoxing.com, Sun, 14 Dec 2025

LOS ANGELES (DEC. 14, 2025) – Noel Mikaelian (28-3, 12 KOs) was crowned the new WBC Cruiserweight World Champion after a highly anticipated rematch against Badou Jack (29-4-3, 17 KOs). Presented by Bash Boxing and 555 M  Read Full Story >>>

Diego Pacheco forced to grind out gutsy victory over Kevin Lele Sadjo after being dropped
By Mark Lelinwalla, DAZN News, Sun, 14 Dec 2025
It was not the highlight victory Diego Pacheco wanted, but the 24-year-old rising star proved he can grind out a gutsy win when forced to. The undefeated super middleweight had to overcome being knocked down by a rugged Kevin Lele Sadjo in the eighth round, but Pacheco made enough adjustments to   Read Full Story >>>

FM Alekhine Nouri tops Kamatyas chessfest
By Marlon Bernardino, PhilBoxing.com, Sun, 14 Dec 2025
FIDE Master Alekhine Nouri emerged as champion in the 18th Edition Kamatyas FIDE Rated Rapid Open Chess Tournament Year-End Chess Festival 2025-Open Division on Saturday at the Bacoor Coliseum in Bacoor City, Cavite. Nouri pocketed the P30,000 top purse and the trophy for ruling the Open tourname  Read Full Story >>>

Dante Kirkman Dominates DePriest Johnson in Unanimous Victory at Fight Club OC
PhilBoxing.com, Sun, 14 Dec 2025

Stanford University Grad Closes out 2025 Undefeated PALO ALTO, CA (December 13, 2025) – Undefeated middleweight prospect and Stanford University graduate, Dante “The Inferno” Kirkman (7-0, 3 KOs), delivere  Read Full Story >>>

Bantam and Intermediate Divisions Crowned on Day Five of 2025 USA Boxing National Championships
PhilBoxing.com, Sun, 14 Dec 2025
Championship Bouts Set for Saturday’s Junior, Youth and Elite Divisions LUBBOCK, Texas (December 12, 2025) – USA Boxing crowned 43 champions on Friday evening at the 2025 USA Boxing National Championships, inside the Lubbock Memorial Civic Center in Lubbock, Texas, in partnership with Visit L  Read Full Story >>>

Murat Gassiev Brutally Knocks Out Kubrat Pulev in Dubai
By Dong Secuya, PhilBoxing.com, Sat, 13 Dec 2025

In one of the most stunning turnarounds of the heavyweight boxing year, Murat Gassiev delivered a spectacular knockout to dethrone Kubrat Pulev and claim the WBA “regular” heavyweight championship at the Dubai Duty Free  Read Full Story >>>

United States Air Force Paralegals: Law, Order, and Excellence
By Emmanuel Rivera, RRT, PhilBoxing.com, Sat, 13 Dec 2025

Today at Maxwell Air Force Base in Alabama, a new group of Airmen completed their final requirement at the Air Force Judge Advocate General’s School— Paralegal Apprentice Course 25-005. With that step finished, the class c  Read Full Story >>>

OFFICIAL WEIGHTS AND RUNNING ORDER FOR PACHECO VS SADJO IN STOCKTON
PhilBoxing.com, Sat, 13 Dec 2025

Doors: 1.30pm, first bell 2.10pm (all times local) 4 x 3 mins Lightweight contest CESAR OLVERA (131.2lbs), Stockton, California vs. VICTOR SARAVIA (132lbs) Los Angeles, California   Read Full Story >>>

OFFICIAL WEIGHTS FROM TODAY'S CHM: 2 REMATCH SEASON CEREMONIAL WEIGH-INS IN DOWNTOWN LOS ANGELES
PhilBoxing.com, Sat, 13 Dec 2025

Los Angeles (Dec. 12, 2025) — Ahead of the action-packed night of fights tomorrow, competitors from CHM 2: Rematch Season weighed in and faced off during the official ceremonial weigh-ins today. Presented by Bash B  Read Full Story >>>

Donaire to fight Tsutsumi on December 17 in Japan
By Lito delos Reyes, PhilBoxing.com, Sat, 13 Dec 2025

FORMER WBC World bantamweight champion Nonito “The Filipino Flash” Donaire will fight undefeated Seiya Tsutsumi of Japan on December 17 at Kokugikan in Tokyo. The 43-year-old Donaire [43-8-0, 28], who is currently   Read Full Story >>>

Nesthy faces Indon legend
By Joaquin Henson, PhilBoxing.com, Sat, 13 Dec 2025

Nesthy Petecio. Tokyo Olympic silver medalist and Paris Olympic bronze medalist Nesthy Petecio will battle Indonesian boxing legend Hasanah Huswatun at the Chulalongkorn University Sports Center, Bangkok today for the  Read Full Story >>>

Bob Santos Joins Broadcast Team for Boxlab Promotions’ “Night of Champions XIII” During WBA’s 104th Annual Convention
PhilBoxing.com, Sat, 13 Dec 2025

Bob Santos. ORLANDO, FL (December 12, 2025) – Celebrated boxing trainer Bob Santos, known for his championship pedigree and deep understanding of the sweet science, is stepping into a new role ringside  Read Full Story >>>

Championship Bouts Set for the Bantam and Intermediate Division
PhilBoxing.com, Sat, 13 Dec 2025
Junior, Youth and Elite Divisions Enter Final Two Days of Tournament Action LUBBOCK, Texas (December 11, 2025) – USA Boxing concludes the fourth day of competition at the 2025 USA Boxing National Championships on Thursday evening inside the Lubbock Memorial Civic Center, in Lubbock, Texas, in p  Read Full Story >>>

SEAG Triathlon, aquathlon, duathlon in Rayong
By Lito delos Reyes, PhilBoxing.com, Sat, 13 Dec 2025
TRIATHLON, aquathlon and duathlon of the 33rd Southeast Asian Games will all be played at the Leam Mae Phim in Klaeng district, Rayong, Thailand. Aquathlon will be on December 16 featuring Men’s Team 3 relay at 7 am. It will be followed by Women’s Team 3 relay at 7:45 am then Mixed Team Re  Read Full Story >>>

Jeremy Marticio wins IIEE SIKAT, ICFF won PTC World Engineering Opening
By Marlon Bernardino, PhilBoxing.com, Sat, 13 Dec 2025
Jeremy Marticio stamped his class in the 3rd edition of IIEE Single Individual Knockout Armageddon Tournament held at IIEE Cubao last December 12, 2026. Jeremy defeated IIEE Saudi Joel Corpuz (2-0), his sister Jersey (2-0) and need extra game versus Jeffrey Vegas (2-1) who place 1st runner up. IM Jo  Read Full Story >>>

Facularin to fight Torres on December 13 in Japan
By Lito delos Reyes, PhilBoxing.com, Fri, 12 Dec 2025

KNOCKOUT artist Jason “The Pain” Facularin of Davao City will fight Keburn Torres of Mexico on December 13 at the Sangyo Shinko Center in Sakai, Osaka, Japan. The 26-year-old Facularin [9-2-0, 9KOs] recently stopped Reymark T  Read Full Story >>>

Baricuatro wins, Veloso falters in SEAG boxing
By Lito delos Reyes, PhilBoxing.com, Fri, 12 Dec 2025
JAY Bryan Baricuatro [48kg] of the PH men’s boxing team beat Linh Phung Nguyen of Vietnam, 5-0 today in Day 2 of the 33rd SEA Games at the Chulalongkorn University Sports Center 4 Floor in Bangkok. The 20-year-old Baricuatro was a silver medalist in the recently held World Boxing Cup in Kazakhs  Read Full Story >>>