From Undefeated Fighter to Renowned Entrepreneur, Tony Cohen Makes His Long-Awaited Return to Combat Sports LOS ANGELES – Earlier this month, boxing icon and International Hall of Famer Manny Pacquiao announced the U.  

Joseph Subia Signs with Wise Owl Boxing
PhilBoxing.com, Sat, 18 Oct 2025
Los Angeles, CA — October 17th, 2025— Rising featherweight prospect Joseph Subia has officially signed with Wise Owl Boxing, the elite management company founded by Mark Habibi. Subia joins a powerhouse roster that includes top-ranked contender Brandon Adams, Charles Conwell (signed with Golden   Read Full Story >>>

Sirimongkhol, Midgley Make Weight for WBF World Title in Thailand
By Carlos Costa, PhilBoxing.com, Fri, 17 Oct 2025

BANGKOK, Thailand — Sirimongkhol Ieamthuam, Thailand's veteran former world champion, and Nick Midgley, the taller and muscular Australian warrior, successfully made weight for their 12-round title clash. Th  Read Full Story >>>

ICTSI South Pacific on Oct. 28-31
By Lito delos Reyes, PhilBoxing.com, Fri, 17 Oct 2025
THE South Pacific Golf Club Davao will also host the Davao leg of the 2025 Pilipinas Golf Tournament Incorporated golf tournaments on October 28-31. It will be held after the ICTSI Apo Golf Classic on October 21-24 at the Apo Golf and Country Club. SPDGC manager Tommy Inigo said that its all-w  Read Full Story >>>

PIONEERING FILIPINO BOXERS TAKE THE SPOTLIGHT ON FIL-AM HISTORY MONTH (PART II)
By Dong Secuya, PhilBoxing.com, Fri, 17 Oct 2025

Long before the legendary names of Manny Pacquiao, Luisito Espinosa, Flash Elorde, and even Pancho Villa captured the imagination of boxing fans worldwide, a generation of forgotten Filipino pugilists had already blazed the trai  Read Full Story >>>

California Commission Backs Dana White’s ‘American Boxing Revival’ and Expanded Muhammad Ali Act
By Gabriel F. Cordero, PhilBoxing.com, Fri, 17 Oct 2025

The California State Athletic Commission voted unanimously, 6–0, last Wednesday to express its full support for the American Boxing Revival and the Muhammad Ali Act, affirming its endorsement of Dana White’s proposal to   Read Full Story >>>

Phl boxing’s growing problem
By Nick Giongco, Daily Tribune, Fri, 17 Oct 2025
Over the past few weeks, Philippine boxing was flooded with reports concerning what’s down the road for eight-division legend Manny Pacquiao. First came a video of Pacquiao himself announcing that his next fight will be held on 24 January 2026. No exact venue was mentioned and the opponent wasn  Read Full Story >>>

MANNY PACQUIAO PROMOTIONS PRESENTS “COUNTDOWN TO THRILLA IN MANILA” AND “THRILLA IN MANILA 50”
PhilBoxing.com, Fri, 17 Oct 2025

Two Historic Fight Cards Set for October 26 and October 29 in Manila to Celebrate the 50th Anniversary of Muhammad Ali vs. Joe Frazier MANILA, Philippines — In celebration of one of boxing’s most iconic fights  Read Full Story >>>

Rafael Espinoza-Arnold Khegai Featherweight World Title Showdown Set for Nov. 15 in San Luis Potosí, Mexico
PhilBoxing.com, Fri, 17 Oct 2025

Lindolfo Delgado-Gabriel Gollaz Valenzuela Junior Welterweight World Title Eliminator Confirmed as Co-Feature Unbeaten Standouts Richard Torrez Jr., Emiliano Fernando Vargas, and Julian Montalvo to Return in Underc  Read Full Story >>>

Irish welterweight contender Paddy Donovan Positioned for another World title shot
PhilBoxing.com, Fri, 17 Oct 2025

IBF World Title Eliminator announced for Donovan & Liam Paro NEW YORK CITY (October 16, 2025) – The path is now clear for Paddy “The Real Deal” Donovan (14-2, 11 KOs) in terms of his next potential world title sh  Read Full Story >>>

DAY ONE: TEAM ASIA LAUNCHES TITLE DEFENCE WITH DOMINANT WHITEWASH AS AJ ‘STARBOY’ MANAS SHINES
PhilBoxing.com, Fri, 17 Oct 2025

Team Asia made a statement on opening day, storming to a commanding 4–0 lead over the newly formed Team Rest of the World, as debutant AJ “Starboy” Manas delivered a standout performance under the bright l  Read Full Story >>>

CONNOR MITCHELL SIGNS FOR MATCHROOM BOXING AND DREAMS OF SURPASSING HIS LEGENDARY FATHER
PhilBoxing.com, Fri, 17 Oct 2025

Matchroom Boxing is delighted to announce the latest, exciting addition to its elite global stable of fighters as Connor Mitchell – son of British boxing cult hero, Kevin Mitchell – signs with promoter  Read Full Story >>>

CONWAY-LIDDARD YORK HALL WEIGH-IN RESULTS
PhilBoxing.com, Thu, 16 Oct 2025

The wait is almost over as excitement builds towards a huge domestic clash in the capital this Friday – live on the Global Home of Boxing, DAZN. Reigning and defending British & Commonwealth Middleweight Champion  Read Full Story >>>

PR Run - Break Your Record on Oct. 19
By Lito delos Reyes, PhilBoxing.com, Thu, 16 Oct 2025
THE PR Run dubbed as “Break Your Record” is set on October 19 in Sta. Cruz, Davao del Sur. “The route is from Sta. Cruz Poblacion to Barangay Bato vice versa,” said race director Jong Mahinay of Kalmado Sports. The categories are 21-kilometer, 10km and 5km. The entry fees are P850 for   Read Full Story >>>

PIONEERING FILIPINO BOXERS TAKE THE SPOTLIGHT ON FIL-AM HISTORY MONTH (PART I)
By Dong Secuya, PhilBoxing.com, Thu, 16 Oct 2025

SAN FRANCISCO – October marks Filipino American History Month (FAHM) in the United States, a nationwide celebration honoring the rich cultural contributions of Filipino Americans. The month was chosen for its historical signific  Read Full Story >>>

Fundora–Thurman Expected for Pacquiao Undercard in Late January
Yard Barker, Thu, 16 Oct 2025
Sebastian Fundora is expected to defend his WBC junior middleweight title against former welterweight champion Keith Thurman on the undercard of Manny Pacquiao’s comeback bout in Las Vegas, targeted for Jan. 24 (with Jan. 31 also in play), sources told The Ring. Pacquiao announced last week he�  Read Full Story >>>

BOXING HALL OF FAME RELEASES FALL 2025 LETTER OF APPEAL SEEKING FUNDRAISING SUPPORT
PhilBoxing.com, Thu, 16 Oct 2025
Hall asks fans to work its corner to keep the magic alive CANASTOTA, NY – OCTOBER 15, 2025 – As the International Boxing Hall of Fame enters its 37th year of operation, it is more committed than ever to maintain its sacred mission to honor the great sport of boxing by maintaining the Hall  Read Full Story >>>

Mendoza bags bronze
By Marlon Bernardino, PhilBoxing.com, Thu, 16 Oct 2025
Woman FIDE Master Jemaicah Yap Mendoza won a bronze medal at the conclusion of 2025 FIDE World Youth G14 Chess Championships in Durres, Albania on Wednesday. She finished with a total score of 8.5 points in the 11-round tournament. Actually, Mendoza needs only a draw in the last round to secur  Read Full Story >>>

THRILLA IN MANILA GOLDEN ANNIVERSARY 20: MUHAMMAD ALI VS. JOE FRAZIER III ON OCTOBER 1, 1975 AT THE ARANETA COLISEUM
By Maloney L. Samaco, PhilBoxing.com, Thu, 16 Oct 2025

The Thrilla in Manila is often ranked as one of the greatest boxing fights of all time. It is the legendary third and final boxing match between Muhammad Ali and Joe Frazier for the world heavyweight boxing championsh  Read Full Story >>>

Round 12 with Mauricio Sulaimán: History of Boxing in Reynosa, Tamaulipas
By Mauricio Sulaimán, PhilBoxing.com, Thu, 16 Oct 2025

Berchelt vs Perez weighin in Reynosa. Boxing made a grand return to one of the most important cities in the history of Mexican sports: Texas Border city Reynosa, with a great event presented by Fernando Beltran  Read Full Story >>>

Manny Pacquiao linked to Top Rank super-fight amid PBC crisis
By Phil D. Jay, World Boxing News, Thu, 16 Oct 2025
Manny Pacquiao’s long-anticipated return to world title contention is in serious doubt — with suggestions the Filipino legend could now be eyeing a shock reunion with Bob Arum’s Top Rank following developments within Premier Boxing Champions (PBC). The development comes after the World Boxi  Read Full Story >>>

YORK HALL PRESS CONFERENCE: EVERYTHING THAT WAS SAID AS CONWAY AND LIDDARD GET SET FOR HUGE DOMESTIC CLASH
PhilBoxing.com, Wed, 15 Oct 2025

Kieron Conway vowed to make his rival George Liddard "shut up" – but the challenger is confident that he will still be smiling when they clash this Friday at York Hall – live on the Global Home of Boxing, DAZN.   Read Full Story >>>

Unbeaten Super Featherweight Contender Andres Cortes Set for Return on October 18 Against Derlyn Hernandez-Geraldo in Long Beach
PhilBoxing.com, Wed, 15 Oct 2025

LAS VEGAS, NV (October 15, 2025) – Top Rank’s undefeated super featherweight contender Andres Cortes (23-0, 12 KOs) is set to continue his march toward a world title shot when he faces heavy-handed Puerto Rican vetera  Read Full Story >>>

JOEL “LETHAL” LEWIS RETURNS NOV 28TH THUNDERDOME 52 – METRO CITY PERTH
PhilBoxing.com, Wed, 15 Oct 2025

Rising Australian welterweight prospect Joel “Lethal” Lewis returns to the ring on November 28th at Metro City in Perth in his quest to prove he is Australias best Welterweight in a featured Thunderdome 51 contest. Le  Read Full Story >>>

Shane Mosley Sr. Blasts Oscar De La Hoya of Blocking Son’s Title Shot, Calls for Trilogy Fight on Drew & Pris Uncensored podcast
PhilBoxing.com, Wed, 15 Oct 2025

Las Vegas, NV – Hall of Fame boxer "Sugar" Shane Mosley Sr. reignited a decades-long rivalry with Oscar De La Hoya during a bold appearance on the Drew & Pris Uncensored podcast, stated De La Hoya may have in  Read Full Story >>>

MASOUD vs McGRAIL HEADLINES BLOCKBUSTER MONTE-CARLO SHOWDOWN VI CARD ON SATURDAY, DECEMBER 6 – LIVE ON DAZN
PhilBoxing.com, Wed, 15 Oct 2025

Shabaz Masoud meets Peter McGrail for the IBO World & Vacant EBU European Super Bantamweight Titles in the main event on Saturday, December 6 as part of an incredible line-up at Monaco’s exquisite Salle Des Étoil  Read Full Story >>>

WFM Mendoza seizes lead in 2025 FIDE World Youth Chess Championship
By Marlon Bernardino, PhilBoxing.com, Wed, 15 Oct 2025
Woman FIDE Master (WFM) Jemaicah Yap Mendoza of the Philippines bested Woman Candidate Master (WCM) Saadat Bashirli of Azerbaijan and took the lead after ten rounds of the Girls' U14 event at the 2025 FIDE World Youth Chess Championship in Durres, Albania on Tuesday. Mendoza, who used the white p  Read Full Story >>>

YOENLI HERNANDEZ KNOCKS OUT RAMON DELACRUZ SENA IN FIRST ROUND OF MAIN EVENT OF FISTS OF FURY 8
PhilBoxing.com, Wed, 15 Oct 2025

October 14, 2025 (Hollywood, FL) WBA #1, WBC #2, The Ring #4, and WBO #5-rated middleweight Yoenli Hernandez (9-0, 8 KOs) made quick work of late-sub opponent Ramon Delacruz Sena (24-41-3, 14 KOs) of Mercedes, Corrientes, Ar  Read Full Story >>>

BEN WHITTAKER TITLE SHOT CONFIRMED WITH PRESS CONFERENCE THIS FRIDAY
PhilBoxing.com, Wed, 15 Oct 2025

Ben Whittaker will fight for the Vacant WBC Silver Light Heavyweight Title in his hugely anticipated Matchroom Boxing debut on Saturday, November 29, in his hometown of Birmingham – live on the Global Home of   Read Full Story >>>

GOLDEN BOY ANNOUNCES PARTNERSHIP TO BOOST AMATEUR TALENT IN CHIHUAHUA, MEXICO
PhilBoxing.com, Wed, 15 Oct 2025
GOLDEN BOY PRESENTA: GUANTES DORADOS, A NATIONAL TOURNAMENT SEARCHING FOR THE NEXT MEXICAN BOXING STAR CHIHUAHUA, Mexico (Oct. 14, 2025) — Golden Boy today announced a partnership with Guantes Dorados, a prestigious national amateur tournament based in Saucillo, Chihuahua, Mexico, which has bee  Read Full Story >>>

SHANNON RYAN: I'M READY TO BRING 'KAOS' TO YORK HALL THIS WEEK
PhilBoxing.com, Wed, 15 Oct 2025

Shannon Ryan says she is feeling better than ever before and is ready to deliver a big performance when she faces Chloe Watson this Friday at York Hall – live on the Global Home of Boxing, DAZN. The vacant IBF Inter-C  Read Full Story >>>

The face of ‘Thrilla’
By Nick Giongco, Daily Tribune, Wed, 15 Oct 2025
Carlos “Sonny” Padilla, who played a pivotal role in making the Thrilla in Manila an epic slugfest in 1975, is arriving in Manila on 26 October to join in the golden anniversary celebration of the event. Padilla will be joined by her daughter Catherine Padilla Tuano in the United Airlines fli  Read Full Story >>>