Yesihati Yeerken of China and Rodel Wenceslao of Cebu both weighed in at 152.8 lbs for the main event tomorrow, November 9, at Villa Kristen Resort Hotel in General Santos City. The show is promoted by Jim Claude Man  

Vergil Ortiz vs. Erickson Lubin: Can Lubin Tip the Ortiz/Ennis Apple Cart?
By Chris Carlson, PhilBoxing.com, Sat, 08 Nov 2025

Vergil Ortiz sets his sights on a huge 2026 fight with Jaron ‘Boots’ Ennis. In fact, Eddie Hearn claims Ennis will be ringside in Fort Worth, Texas at the Dickies Arena this Saturday. But let’s not put the ca  Read Full Story >>>

Vengeful eyes: Jerusalem vows to get back at Collazo
By Nick Giongco, Daily Tribune, Sat, 08 Nov 2025
The prospects of squaring off with his tormentor is giving Melvin Jerusalem an adrenaline rush like no other. “Just thinking about it pumps me up,” Jerusalem told DAILY TRIBUNE when asked about facing Puerto Rican two-belt holder Oscar Collazo in a rematch early next year. Fresh from retai  Read Full Story >>>

Gibbons’ ‘Thrilla’ regrets
By Joaquin Henson, PhilBoxing.com, Sat, 08 Nov 2025

MP Promotions president Sean Gibbons was over the moon in heralding the recent success of the “Thrilla In Manila” 50th anniversary celebration that was spearheaded by Manny Pacquiao. But he had three regrets  Read Full Story >>>

Vergil Ortiz Jr. and Erickson Lubin Set for Explosive Showdown in Fort Worth
PhilBoxing.com, Sat, 08 Nov 2025

FORT WORTH, Texas (Nov. 7, 2025) — Undefeated knockout artist Vergil Ortiz Jr. and seasoned contender Erickson “The Hammer” Lubin both made weight Friday ahead of their highly anticipated clash for the WBC Interim  Read Full Story >>>

Ring Officials Announced for Michael Hunter Vs Eli Frankham - York Hall, 5th December
PhilBoxing.com, Sat, 08 Nov 2025

The ring officials for the upcoming Michael ‘Bounty’ Hunter versus Eli Frankham, that takes place on the William Storey promoted Rich Energy event at York Hall in Bethnal Green, London on Friday the 5th December 2  Read Full Story >>>

Round 12 with Mauricio Sulaimán: The Baseball in the Sulaimán Family
By Mauricio Sulaimán, PhilBoxing.com, Sat, 08 Nov 2025

There’s a reason baseball is known as the king of sports. The Los Angeles Dodgers and the Toronto Blue Jays gave us a World Series to remember with seven games full of drama, comebacks, clutch hitting, great defense  Read Full Story >>>

Shields signs $8 million multi year contract with Salita Promotions
By Gabriel F. Cordero, PhilBoxing.com, Sat, 08 Nov 2025

It has been revealed that undefeated five-division world champion and American boxing star Claressa Shields, 30, has signed a major multi-year worth $8 million contract with Salita Promotions and Wynn Records. This   Read Full Story >>>

A TIBUTE TO VICTOR CONTE
PhilBoxing.com, Sat, 08 Nov 2025

Goodbye, Victor by Steve Kim NOVEMBER 7, 2025 - On Monday morning it was announced that the founder of SNAC, Victor Conte, had passed away after a short but hard-fought battle with pancreatic cancer. He was 75 years  Read Full Story >>>

Lhuillier Lauds RP Blu Boys’ Triumph in Japan Tilt
By Marlon Bernardino, PhilBoxing.com, Sat, 08 Nov 2025

Amateur Softball Association of the Philippines (ASAPHIL) President Jean Henri Lhuillier lauded the RP Blu Boys for their impressive championship run at the International Exchange Men’s Softball Tournament in Higas  Read Full Story >>>

FIDE Rated Chess Tournament Pasig Police Board Patrol Checkpoint Challenge
By Marlon Bernardino, PhilBoxing.com, Sat, 08 Nov 2025
Ang Buhay at Batas, in partnership with Pasig City Police Station, Soroptimist International Pasig, Nicolas & de Vega Law Offices and the National Chess Federation of the Philippines will hold a FIDE Rated Chess Tournament for Pasig policemen and policewomen dubbed as Pasig Police Board Patrol Check  Read Full Story >>>

MANNY PACQUIAO VS. FLOYD MAYWEATHER JR. ONCE AGAIN
By Maloney L. Samaco, PhilBoxing.com, Fri, 07 Nov 2025

Former eight-division world champion Manny Pacquiao confirmed that there are ongoing talks for a possible rematch with Floyd Mayweather Jr. Before the start of the Thrilla in Manila II at the Smart Araneta Coliseum, Pa  Read Full Story >>>

NBA Reportedly Met with Congress Regarding Gambling Issues
By Gabriel F. Cordero, PhilBoxing.com, Fri, 07 Nov 2025
It has been learned unofficially that NBA members met last Wednesday at the Capitol to discuss the NBA's relationship and current situation with sports betting companies, following the recent federal indictments of Miami Heat point guard Terry Rozier, Portland Trail Blazers coach Chauncey Billups, a  Read Full Story >>>

IM Dableo and IM Banawa Headline 17th Kamatyas FIDE Rapid Chess Tournament
By Marlon Bernardino, PhilBoxing.com, Fri, 07 Nov 2025
International Masters Ronald Dableo and Joel Banawa lead the list of top contenders as the 17th Edition of the Kamatyas FIDE Rapid Chess Tournament kicks off this Saturday, November 8, 2025, at NOMO, Molino Boulevard, Brgy. San Nicolas 1 and Bayanan, Bacoor City, Cavite. Also highlighting the ev  Read Full Story >>>

VERGIL ORTIZ VS ERICKSON LUBIN FINAL PRESSCON QUOTES
PhilBoxing.com, Fri, 07 Nov 2025

FORT WORTH, Texas (Nov. 6, 2025) — With fight week in full swing, Golden Boy Promotions hosted a press conference today featuring the fighters of the highly anticipated Ortiz vs. Lubin card. Headlined by undefeated  Read Full Story >>>

WBC maintains protection of women's boxing with 2-minute rounds
By Gabriel F. Cordero, PhilBoxing.com, Fri, 07 Nov 2025

The World Boxing Council (WBC) reaffirms its leadership in upholding the highest standards of safety and competition within the sport of boxing. In keeping with that mission, the WBC stands by its policy establishing two-min  Read Full Story >>>

Muntinlupa tops Sambo demo
By Lito delos Reyes, PhilBoxing.com, Fri, 07 Nov 2025

MUNTINLUPA City topped the demonstration of the SAMBO sports at the Batang Pinoy 2025 held at the West Dadiangas School last October 30 in General Santos City. Muntinlupa won eight gold medals and five silvers. Second   Read Full Story >>>

Hats off to Marcial
By Nick Giongco, Daily Tribune, Fri, 07 Nov 2025
More than a week after seeing Thrilla in Manila 2.0, I could not help but marvel at the incredible display of courage and staying power of two extraordinary fighters in Eumir Marcial and Venezuelan Eddy Colmenares. Admittedly, I received quite a number of inquiries following Marcial’s 10-round   Read Full Story >>>

How the UFC betting scandal could open a can of worms in boxing
iFL TV, Fri, 07 Nov 2025
Unless you’ve been living under a rock for the past four days, you will have become increasingly aware of the ongoing betting scandal in the UFC. It stems from Saturday night, when American Isaac Dulgarian was submitted in the first round by Cuban Yadier De Valle. After being a big favourite  Read Full Story >>>

Weights From Atlantic City
PhilBoxing.com, Fri, 07 Nov 2025

Boxing Insider Promotions brings its largest card to date to the Tropicana in Atlantic City this Friday, November 7. Featuring a stacked 10-fight lineup with NABF title action, three heavyweight clashes, local New Jers  Read Full Story >>>

DC Jiu Jitsu wins 6 golds, 4 silvers, 11 bronzes
By Lito delos Reyes, PhilBoxing.com, Fri, 07 Nov 2025
THIRD placer Davao City Jiu Jitsu mentored by Master Marc Alexander Lim hauled six golds, four silvers and 11 bronze medals in the Batang Pinoy 2025 held recently in General Santos City. The DC gold grapplers were Gi event Franciene Nicole Bravo [14-15yrs old under 48kg], Gabriela Josefa Bravo [1  Read Full Story >>>

John Riel Casimero Summoned to GAB Hearing Amid Fixing Probe
By Phil D. Jay, World Boxing News, Fri, 07 Nov 2025
The controversy surrounding John Riel Casimero has deepened, with the Games and Amusements Board (GAB) ordering the Filipino boxer and his brother Jason Casimero to appear for a formal hearing within five days. The move follows GAB’s earlier announcement that it was reviewing allegations of fig  Read Full Story >>>

Gladiator Management Fighters In Action This Fall
PhilBoxing.com, Thu, 06 Nov 2025

NJ’s Gladiator Boxing Management is still going strong after 20 years. Owner Shawn Darling from Gladiator Gym is keeping his current crop of professionals busy. The roster includes heavyweight: Chris “S  Read Full Story >>>

NBA Daily: Doncic Shines as Lakers Topple Wembanyama and the Spurs 118-116
By Reylan Loberternos, PhilBoxing.com, Thu, 06 Nov 2025

Tagbilaran City, Bohol – Superstar guard Luka Doncic stuffed the stats sheet with 35 points, 9 rebounds, 13 assists, 5 steals, and 2 blocks, to go along with 4 treys to rally the Los Angeles Lakers from 12 points down  Read Full Story >>>

Jellie Ann Magro wins 6 straight, Quezon City down Isabela in PCAP
By Marlon Bernardino, PhilBoxing.com, Thu, 06 Nov 2025
The Institute of Integrated Electrical Engineers (IIEE), Philippine Society of Mechanical Engineers (PSME) and Quezon City (QC) chess team of Siba’s tribe won over Isabela Knights of Alexander 16-5 last November 5 in the Professional Chess Association of the Philippines (PCAP). Jellie Ann Magro, a  Read Full Story >>>

Carlos De Leon Castro Stays Perfect with Explosive TKO Win in Orlando on DAZN
PhilBoxing.com, Thu, 06 Nov 2025

ORLANDO, FL (November 5, 2025) – Puerto Rico has a new rising force in the featherweight division. Carlos De Leon Castro (6-0, 5 KOs) delivered a spectacular performance on Saturday night at the Caribe Royal  Read Full Story >>>

Donaire in historic bid
By Joaquin Henson, PhilBoxing.com, Thu, 06 Nov 2025

It’s back to familiar territory for WBA interim bantamweight champion Nonito Donaire, Jr. as he arrived in Cebu last Sunday to open training camp for his 12-round duel with WBA titleholder “in recess” Seiya Tsutsumi   Read Full Story >>>

BROADCAST DETAILS ANNOUNCED FOR CMH2: BADOU JACK VS. NOEL MIKAELIAN
PhilBoxing.com, Thu, 06 Nov 2025

“CHAMPIONING MENTAL HEALTH 2: REMATCH SEASON” TO AIR LIVE ON PAY-PER-VIEW DECEMBER 13 Integrated Sports Media to distribute across all major platforms; $1 from every PPV purchase to benefit Championing Mental He  Read Full Story >>>

Top prospect Marco Romero A victim of dramatic changes in Today’s professional boxing world
PhilBoxing.com, Thu, 06 Nov 2025

Marco Romero (left). KANSAS CITY, Kan. (November 5, 2025) – It’s more challenging today in pro boxing to build a promising prospect into a legitimate title contender due to a myriad of reasons, especially in the   Read Full Story >>>

Closing of registration on Nov. 15 for SDSPPO TWG-PAGPTD Run in Tandag
By Lito delos Reyes, PhilBoxing.com, Thu, 06 Nov 2025
THE 5 kilometer is already close while 10km, 21km and 42km are still open until November 15 in the 3rd SDSPPO TWG-PAG TD Run for a Cause in Tandag City. The race will be held on November 22 at the VIP Boulevard in Tandag City, Surigao del Sur. “The prizes are big and the medals are beautiful  Read Full Story >>>

Rafael Espinoza-Arnold Khegai & Tenshin Nasukawa-Takuma Inoue Blockbuster Cards to Stream LIVE on Top Rank Classics FAST Channel
PhilBoxing.com, Thu, 06 Nov 2025

November 15: Espinoza-Khegai coverage from San Luis Potosi, Mexico, kicks off at 8 p.m. ET/5 p.m. PT November 24: Nasukawa-Inoue tops a special early-morning broadcast from Tokyo, Japan, starting at 3 a.m. ET/12 a  Read Full Story >>>

JUSTIN LACEY-PIERCE OUTLASTS COURTNEY PENNINGTON IN DETROIT
PhilBoxing.com, Wed, 05 Nov 2025

Detroit (November 4, 2025) – Last Saturday night (November 1), undefeated Justin Lacey-Pierce (13-0, 7 KOs) pulled ahead in the later rounds to win an entertaining eight-round unanimous decision over capable vete  Read Full Story >>>