Jonas Magpantay reaches Qatar World Cup 10-Ball Finals
By Marlon Bernardino, PhilBoxing.com, Sun, 02 Nov 2025

Jonas Ruga Magpantay, the last Filipino standing , defeated Moritz Neuhausen of Germany, a two-time Junior World 9-ball title holder, with a score of 11-6 to book his place in the Qatar World Cup 10-Ball Finals a  Read Full Story >>>

Casimero Faces Fight-Fixing Inquiry; Sean Gibbons Calls Career Decisions ‘Dumb, Dumb’
By Phil D. Jay, World Boxing News, Sun, 02 Nov 2025
Controversy has hit the boxing world squarely once again. The Games and Amusements Board (GAB) announced it will investigate alleged fight-fixing in John Riel Casimero’s recent featherweight bout in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan. GAB chairman Francisco Rivera confirmed the probe on Saturday, following th  Read Full Story >>>

Lost in translation?
By Nick Giongco, Daily Tribune, Sun, 02 Nov 2025
The Games and Amusements Board “will open an investigation” over alleged the fight-fixing that marred Johnriel Casimero’s recent bout in Kyrgyzstan, GAB chairman Francisco Rivera said on Saturday. “We received two emails requesting us to investigate if there was game fixing in the last Ca  Read Full Story >>>

Pistons defeated Mavericks in NBA Game 34 in Mexico
By Gabriel F. Cordero, PhilBoxing.com, Sun, 02 Nov 2025
The Detroit Pistons defeated the Dallas Mavericks in the NBA Mexico City Game 2025 at the Arena Ciudad de México on the night of November 1st, during the week of the Day of the Dead celebrations. It was also the 34th NBA game played in Mexico, a special night where fans enjoyed an evening with the   Read Full Story >>>

GM Antonio finishes 14th in World Senior Standard event
By Marlon Bernardino, PhilBoxing.com, Sun, 02 Nov 2025
Grandmaster Rogelio "Joey" Antonio Jr. drew his final match, relegating him to 14th place in the recently-concluded 33rd FIDE World Senior Chess Championships at the Grand Hotel Brada in Gallipoli, Italy on Saturday. The 19th seeded Antonio, playing white split the points with 90th seed Yuriy V.   Read Full Story >>>

NONITO DONAIRE FIGHTS SEIYA TSUTSUMI FOR THE WBA BANTAMWEIGHT TITLE
By Maloney L. Samaco, PhilBoxing.com, Sun, 02 Nov 2025

Former four-division world champion Nonito “Filipino Flash” Donaire Jr. sets his sights to establish a record as the third oldest boxer to win as world champion. He is scheduled to fight on December 17 against Seiya Tsu  Read Full Story >>>

Luka Dončić Equals Wilt Chamberlain’s Historic Scoring Feat
By Gabriel F. Cordero, PhilBoxing.com, Sun, 02 Nov 2025

Slovenian star Luka Dončić of the Los Angeles Lakers has matched a remarkable feat once achieved by Wilt Chamberlain, becoming only the second player in NBA history to score at least 40 points in each of the first three g  Read Full Story >>>

Joshua Buatsi wins controversial majority decision over Zach Parker in UK clash
By Darshan Desai, Yahoo! Sports, Sun, 02 Nov 2025
Zach Parker implemented his game plan to a tee in an intelligent display against Joshua Buatsi, but was ultimately denied the biggest win of his career. Buatsi won a heavily disputed majority decision (95-95, 96-94, 96-94) over Parker in the DAZN main event Saturday evening from the Co-op Live Arena  Read Full Story >>>

THRILLA IN MANILA II RESULTS: JERUSALEM, TAPALES, MARCIAL LEAD WINNERS
By Eric Armit, PhilBoxing.com, Sun, 02 Nov 2025

QUEZON CITY, PHILIPPINES: MINIMUM: MELVIN JERUSALEM (25-3) W PTS 12 SIYAKHOLWA KUSE (9-3-1). SUPER BANTAM: MARLON TAPALES (41-4) W KO 6 FERNANDO TORO (11-3). MIDDLE: NICO ALI WALSH (11-2-1, 1ND) DREW 8 KITTISAK KLINS  Read Full Story >>>

Last Pinoy Standing: Jonas Magpantay marches into semis in Qatar World Cup 10-Ball
By Marlon Bernardino, PhilBoxing.com, Sun, 02 Nov 2025
Jonas Ruga Magpantay is the last Filipino standing in the Qatar World Cup 10-Ball as other Filipinos including Bonus fell like dominoes in their Last 8 matches on Saturday at the Ezdan Palace in Doha, Qatar. Magpantay defeated Wojciech Szewczyk of Poland, 11-5, in the last 16 before trouncing Nie  Read Full Story >>>

WEIGHTS FROM NIGHT OF KNOCKOUTS XXXVII AT MOTORCITY CASINO HOTEL
PhilBoxing.com, Sat, 01 Nov 2025

TOMORROW NIGHT (SATURDAY) IN DOWNTOWN DETROIT Main Event: Justin Lacy-Pierce 154 lbs. vs. Courtney Pennington 152 lbs. Lance Smith 142 lbs. vs. Guadalupe Jimenez 142 lbs. Tommy Robinson 127 lbs. vs. Rash  Read Full Story >>>

3 Filipinos Reach Qatar World Cup 10-Ball Last 16, Biado Out
By Marlon Bernardino, PhilBoxing.com, Sat, 01 Nov 2025

Jonas Magpantay. Johann Chua, Jericho Bonus and Jonas Magpantay made their way to the round-of-16 of the Qatar World Cup 10-Ball after winning their respective matches in the knockout stage at the Ezdan Palace in Doha, Q  Read Full Story >>>

Joshua Buatsi vs Zack Parker Headlines Manchester Show on DAZN
By Chris Carlson, PhilBoxing.com, Sat, 01 Nov 2025

A pair of 1-loss boxers go at it this Saturday at the Co-op Live Areana in Manchester, England streaming on DAZN. Zach Parker is riding a 4-fight winning streak heading into this bout. Joshua Buatsi is coming off a loss   Read Full Story >>>

NBA Referees will wear headsets during NBA games
By Gabriel F. Cordero, PhilBoxing.com, Sat, 01 Nov 2025
Starting this Saturday, November 1st, NBA referees will use headsets during games to communicate in real time with each other and the replay center, according to an NBA announcement. The NBA is thus beginning a two-phase process aimed at improving the pace of the game and the accuracy of officiat  Read Full Story >>>

PERO, THOMPSON READY FOR ORLANDO SHOWDOWN SATURDAY NIGHT
By Dong Secuya, PhilBoxing.com, Sat, 01 Nov 2025

All fighters make weight for DAZN card at Caribe Royale The weigh-in is done, and the stage is set for an explosive night of boxing at the Caribe Royale in Orlando as Lenier Pero and Jordan Thompson square off for t  Read Full Story >>>

South Cotabato overall champ in Batang Pinoy boxing meet
By Lito delos Reyes, PhilBoxing.com, Sat, 01 Nov 2025

GENERAL Santos City – South Cotabato Province won three gold medals with one silver and one bronze to emerge as the over-all champions in the amateur boxing in Batang Pinoy 2025 National Games last Thursday, Oct  Read Full Story >>>

Mayweather vs Pacquiao 2: Date and Venue Set for 2026 Rematch
By Phil D. Jay, World Boxing News, Sat, 01 Nov 2025
Floyd Mayweather, boxing’s undefeated icon, sits at the very top of the conversation as fans and promoters anticipate what could be the most lucrative rematch in combat sports history. Talks have confirmed a 2026 showdown between Mayweather and Manny Pacquiao, with the bout expected to take pla  Read Full Story >>>

Bernardino to play in Malaysia and France chess championship
By Marlon Bernardino, PhilBoxing.com, Sat, 01 Nov 2025
Filipino and United States chess master Almario Marlon Bernardino Jr. will head to Penang, Malaysia and to France with hopes of improving his world ranking aside from bringing more honor for the country. Accompanied by his playing coach Atty. Rodolfo Enrique "Rudy" Rivera who is also an Executive  Read Full Story >>>

Make way for the Philippines' oldest active chess player
By Marlon Bernardino, PhilBoxing.com, Sat, 01 Nov 2025
73-year-old Rodolfo Enrique Rivera, The Philippines' oldest active chess player, is scheduled to participate next month in the world stage. The pride of Novaliches, Quezon City is set to compete in the Penang Chess Festival to be held on December 18 to 23, 2025 and the XXII edition of the Bois-C  Read Full Story >>>

The Polarizing Event That Is Gervonta Davis vs Jake Paul
By Niall Doran, Boxing News and Views, Sat, 01 Nov 2025
‘Tank’ Davis vs Jake Paul is one of those events in the sport of boxing that grabs attention outside of the sport worldwide to people that don’t usually even watch sport. Let alone boxing. Boxing, especially lately, has been able to draw mass audiences on new streaming giant platforms li  Read Full Story >>>

Canada High: Mikaela Mayer Wins Unified Super Welterweight Crown
PhilBoxing.com, Fri, 31 Oct 2025

Mayer is now a three-weight world champion MONTREAL, Canada (Oct. 30, 2025) — Mikaela Mayer traveled to enemy territory and is coming back to America as a three-belt world champion. Mayer defeated Canada's Mary Spen  Read Full Story >>>

Round 12 with Mauricio Sulaimán: The Great Virtues of Champions
By Mauricio Sulaimán, PhilBoxing.com, Fri, 31 Oct 2025

Camila Zamorano. After nearly two weeks of travel that took us to Saudi Arabia for the semi-final phase of the WBC Grand Prix, and being in Asia with great friends, boxers, and legends of our sport, we are now   Read Full Story >>>

‘HAPPY’ HEAVYWEIGHT THOMPSON READY FOR PERO WAR
PhilBoxing.com, Fri, 31 Oct 2025

Jordan Thompson believes he will play a big part in the Heavyweight division as he makes his debut at his new weight against Lenier Pero at Caribe Royale in Orlando on Saturday night, live worldwide on DAZN. Th  Read Full Story >>>

Lakers Sale Approved: Mark Walter Takes Majority Stake, Ending Buss Family Era
By Gabriel F. Cordero, PhilBoxing.com, Fri, 31 Oct 2025

Mark Walter. The sale of the Los Angeles Lakers was finally approved, as announced this Thursday, the 30th, following the unanimous decision of the NBA franchises to transfer a majority stake to Mark Walter, CE  Read Full Story >>>

SBA Season 2 Kicks Off November 10
By Marlon Bernardino, PhilBoxing.com, Fri, 31 Oct 2025
The Sharks Billiards Association (SBA) is gearing up for another thrilling season as it launches Season 2 on November 10, 2025, featuring not one but two new powerhouse teams, the Makati Titans and Paranaque Kings. This expansion marks a major milestone in SBA's mission to professionalize billiar  Read Full Story >>>

History made twice over
By Joaquin Henson, PhilBoxing.com, Fri, 31 Oct 2025

In 1975, the world stood still when the “Thrilla In Manila” was staged at the Smart Araneta Coliseum. History was made with Muhammad Ali retaining the world heavyweight title as Smokin’ Joe Frazier surrendered   Read Full Story >>>

ORLANDO PRESS CONFERENCE QUOTES AND VIDEO: EVERYTHING THAT WAS SAID BETWEEN LENIER PERO, JORDAN THOMPSON AND UNDERCARD
PhilBoxing.com, Fri, 31 Oct 2025

Heavyweights Lenier Pero and Jordan Thompson can line up big fights in 2026 as they clash at Caribe Royale in Orlando, Florida on Saturday night, live worldwide on DAZN. Pero is ranked #3 with the WBA and can take a   Read Full Story >>>

Biado, Magpantay enter last 32 round of Qatar World Cup 10-Ball
By Marlon Bernardino, PhilBoxing.com, Fri, 31 Oct 2025
Birthday boy and world champion Carlo Biado and Jonas Magpantay entered the Last 32 round of the Qatar World Cup 10-Ball after defeating their respective opponents Thursday at the Ezdan Palace in Doha, Qatar. The San Juan, La Union native Biado who celebrated his 42nd birthday on Friday dominated  Read Full Story >>>

Shaw vs Woodward Return for the 2025 Mosconi Cup!
PhilBoxing.com, Fri, 31 Oct 2025
They’re back! Two of pool’s fiercest rivals — Jayson Shaw and Skyler Woodward — return as captains for the 2025 Mosconi Cup, ready to lead their nations into battle once again. Shaw will look to defend the title on home soil and continue Europe’s dominance in front of a passionate Londo  Read Full Story >>>

Mavericks-Pistons ready for 34th NBA game in Mexico
By Gabriel F. Cordero, PhilBoxing.com, Fri, 31 Oct 2025

Mexico City is ready to host the NBA game next Saturday, November 1st, at Arena CDMX between the Dallas Mavericks and the Detroit Pistons. This will be the 34th NBA game played in Mexico since 1992,   Read Full Story >>>

Stars of the show
By Joaquin Henson, PhilBoxing.com, Thu, 30 Oct 2025

In celebrating the Golden Anniversary of the “Thrilla In Manila,” Manny Pacquiao made sure relatives of Muhammad Ali and Joe Frazier came to town and there would be a heavyweight fight on the Smart Araneta Coliseu  Read Full Story >>>