Racasa, Buto lead elite cast in Open Kitchen Kiddies Rapid Chess
By Marlon Bernardino, PhilBoxing.com, Fri, 24 May 2019
The country's youngest Woman Fide Master Antonelle Berthe "Tonelle" Racasa and Asean Master Al-Basher "Basty" Buto take time out from their busy schedule as they head a talent-laden cast of woodpushers playing in the Open Kitchen Kiddies 14 Years old and below Rapid Chess Championship to be held on   Read Full Story >>>

Floyd rematch talk persists
By Joaquin Henson, PhilBoxing.com, Fri, 24 May 2019

Even as there is media frenzy over the July 20 WBA welterweight unification championship showdown between “super” titlist Keith Thurman and “regular” beltholder Sen. Manny Pacquiao in Las Vegas, talk of a rematch with undef  Read Full Story >>>

WHO IS KEITH THURMAN?
By Maloney L. Samaco, PhilBoxing.com, Fri, 24 May 2019

Keith Thurman, Jr., now age 30, was born on November 23, 1988 in Clearwater, Florida, U.S.A. to an African-American father and a European-American mother of Polish and Hungarian descent. In 2017 he married Nepalese Priyana  Read Full Story >>>

Ken Shiro Set to Defend WBC World Title against Filipino Jonathan Taconing
By Carlos Costa, PhilBoxing.com, Fri, 24 May 2019

Ken Shiro holds Taconing's pic in Japan press announcement. WBC Light Flyweight World Champion Ken Shiro will make the 6th defense of his green and golden belt against experienced Filipino former two-time world   Read Full Story >>>

Gensan boxers rule PRISAA Nat’l Games
PhilBoxing.com, Fri, 24 May 2019
DAVAO CITY – General Santos City from Region 12 won five golds plus two silvers and a bronze medal to emerge over-all champion in boxing in the on-going PRISAA National Games at the Palma Gil Elementary School. GSC took the gold from flyweight Franz Carl Muyso (49.1-52 kg.), bantamweight RV Dene  Read Full Story >>>

KOROBOV CAMP DEMANDS INVESTIGATION
PhilBoxing.com, Fri, 24 May 2019
The team representing WBC #14-rated middleweight Matvey Korobov have sent a letter to the Attorney General and Governor of Virginia, requesting they open an investigation into Korobov’s controversial majority draw last Saturday (May 11) against Virginia-based fighter Immanuwel Aleem and several rele  Read Full Story >>>

No Limit Mindset Signs Undefeated Welterweight Sagadat Rakhmankul to a Managerial Contract
PhilBoxing.com, Fri, 24 May 2019
Beverly Hills, Calif. (May 23, 2019) - No Limit Mindset is pleased to announce the signing of welterweight prospect Sagadat Rakhmankul to a managerial contract. Rakhmankul of Taraz, Kazakhstan, and now lives in Northridge, California has a record of 4-1 with two knockouts. The now 25 year-ol  Read Full Story >>>

Roach wants Pacquiao early at Wild Card
By Nick Giongco, The Manila Bulletin, Fri, 24 May 2019
BEVERLY HILLS — If only he can have his way, Hall of Fame trainer Freddie Roach wants Manny Pacquiao to show up at the doors of the Wild Card Boxing Club six weeks before the July 20 encounter with Keith Thurman in Las Vegas. Although Thurman doesn’t faze Roach, the 50-year-old corner man would r  Read Full Story >>>

Roach: I'm Still The Boss, Pacquiao Will Destroy Thurman!
By Gilbert Manzano, BoxingScene.com, Fri, 24 May 2019
BEVERLY HILLS, Calif.— Freddie Roach has no issue with being called Manny Pacquiao’s co-trainer. The renowned trainer splits duties with Buboy Fernandez, Pacquiao’s longtime friend. After a brief breakup, Roach rejoined Pacquiao’s corner for the bout against Adrien Broner in January. Fernandez, h  Read Full Story >>>

It’s experience against youth when Pacquiao meets Thurman
By Eddie Alinea, The Manila Times, Fri, 24 May 2019
It will be experience against youth when two World Boxing Association welterweight champions — Manny Pacquiao and Keith Thurman battle on July 20 at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas. This was how the protagonists see their coming encounter. “He (Thurman) said he’s young, but we’ll see who looks youn  Read Full Story >>>

Manny Pacquiao has Oscar De La Hoya fight motivation back for July 20
World Boxing News, Fri, 24 May 2019
Eight-division champion Manny Pacquiao will enter his 71st fight on July 20 as he goes up against the undefeated, former unified welterweight champion Keith Thurman. The pair, who spoke to the media at the first press conference in New York City to promote their upcoming duel, will face off in La  Read Full Story >>>

Leonard Ellerbe: There’s nothing Keith Thurman can bring to the table that Manny Pacquiao hasn’t seen
By Wil Esco, Bad Left Hook, Fri, 24 May 2019
During a media scrum following the Manny Pacquiao vs Keith Thurman press conference, Mayweather Promotions CEO Leonard Ellerbe takes up for Pacquiao and breaks down some of his thoughts on this upcoming fight. “We love working with Manny Pacquiao,” Ellerbe said. “Great legend, oh my God. And this  Read Full Story >>>

Manny Pacquiao Won't Lure Floyd Mayweather Into Big-Money Rematch By Playing Mind Games
By Brian Mazique, Forbes.com, Fri, 24 May 2019
Manny Pacquiao has a serious challenge ahead of him in the person of WBA "Super" World Welterweight Champion Keith Thurman, but Floyd Mayweather Jr. never seems to be far from his mind. Pacquiao badly wants a rematch with Mayweather, but he is having trouble getting the retired boxing great to come   Read Full Story >>>

Pacquiao vs Thurman: Luis Nery to return on undercard, Warren and Payano possible opponents
By Scott Christ, Bad Left Hook, Fri, 24 May 2019
Top bantamweight contender and former titleholder Luis Nery is set to make his return on July 20 as part of the Pacquiao-Thurman PPV undercard from Las Vegas, Mike Coppinger reports, with two other former titleholders in the mix to be his opponent. Nery (29-0, 23 KO) made his debut with Premier B  Read Full Story >>>

Conor McGregor claims Floyd Mayweather was ‘easy’ until mid-fight switch
World Boxing News, Fri, 24 May 2019
Conor McGregor has admitted he would relish another chance to take on Floyd Mayweather. The ‘Notorious’ also believes if a rematch was to happen then he would avenge his defeat to the American. Despite the referee intervening in the 10th round, McGregor believes he was ‘whooping’ Mayweather be  Read Full Story >>>

WBA Feather Champ Xu Can Looking Sharp for Sunday's Defense Against Japanese Shun Kubo in China
By Carlos Costa, PhilBoxing.com, Thu, 23 May 2019

FUZHOU, China -- WBA Featherweight World Champion Can Xu (徐灿) looked in excellent shape, fit and focused ahead of the first his world crown this coming Sunday, May 26, here in the flourishing City of Fuz  Read Full Story >>>

Manny Pacquiao’s next opponent Keith Thurman has pushed back against Deontay Wilder’s controversial comments, saying boxing is ‘not about killing people’
By Alan Dawson, Business Insider, Thu, 23 May 2019
Keith Thurman is on a mission to give Manny Pacquiao “a proper farewell from the sport of boxing” by beating him so bad he never returns to the ring again. But the 30-year-old from Florida also has another mission. Thurman, already one of the fight game’s big names, could transcend boxing shou  Read Full Story >>>

Manny Pacquiao tries to goad Floyd Mayweather into fight nobody wants to see: 'He's scared'
By Jason Owens, Yahoo! News, Thu, 23 May 2019
Ten years after people cared and four years after a fight that came too late disappointed millions of pay-per-view viewers, 40-year-old Manny Pacquiao is trying to churn up interest in a rematch with Floyd Mayweather. The 12-time world champion made an appearance on FS1’s “Undisputed” Wednesday l  Read Full Story >>>

WBO middleweight champion Demetrius Andrade returns home for second defense of title
By Stephen Tobey, MaxBoxing.com, Thu, 23 May 2019
Like many people who grew up in Rhode Island, Demetrius Andrade has many fond memories of going to events at the Dunkin Donuts Center. “It’s a big venue; it’s an historic venue,” said Andrade. “I saw wrestling, the WWE, Disney on Ice, the circus.” On June 29, Andrade (27-0 17 KOs) will be the   Read Full Story >>>

GAB to review Gomera incident
By Joaquin Henson, PhilBoxing.com, Thu, 23 May 2019

Burnett (R) and Gomera. GAB chairman Abraham Mitra said yesterday he’s waiting for a formal complaint from boxing manager Brico Santig on the shabby treatment that Sultan Kudarat superbantamweight fighter Jelbirt Gome  Read Full Story >>>

Australian Boxing Supremo Tony Tolj discusses Andrew and Jason Moloney's link up with Top Rank
PhilBoxing.com, Thu, 23 May 2019

Tony Tolj has been a mainstay in Australian boxing for over a decade, having emerged onto the global scene as an integral figure in the career of Indonesian legend Chris John. Tolj has chameleon-like tendencies w  Read Full Story >>>

Thurman says ready to 'crucify' Pacquiao
By Agence France Press, Rappler, Thu, 23 May 2019
BEVERLY HILS, USA – Keith Thurman vowed to retire Philippine boxing legend Manny Pacquiao on Wednesday, May 22 (Thursday, May 23, Philippine time) as the two fighters traded verbal jabs ahead of the World Boxing Association battle for welterweight supremacy. The undefeated Thurman, 30, takes on P  Read Full Story >>>

Will Donaire tame the Monster?
By Joaquin Henson, PhilBoxing.com, Thu, 23 May 2019

“Super” WBA bantamweight champion Nonito Donaire, Jr. was at ringside when “regular” WBA titleholder Naoya Inoue, called “The Monster,” knocked out Puerto Rico’s IBF ruler Emmanuel Rodriguez at 1:20 of the second round i  Read Full Story >>>

Manny Pacquiao tells Keith Thurman he'll retire on his own terms as boxers verbally spar
By Lance Pugmire, Los Angeles Times, Thu, 23 May 2019
Manny Pacquiao heard Keith Thurman’s bold claim. The unbeaten champion predicted that the result of their July 20 bout would usher Pacquiao into retirement. Pacquiao, 40, replied Wednesday with his own assertion: that he’d handle his exit strategy on his own terms. “He’s saying things before w  Read Full Story >>>

RJJ BOXING ON UFC FIGHT PASS OFFICIAL WEIGHTS FROM TUCSON
PhilBoxing.com, Thu, 23 May 2019

BOUTS WILL STREAM LIVE ON UFC FIGHT PASS® TOMORROW (Thursday) FROM CASINO DEL SOL IN TUCSON, ARIZONA AT 10 P.M. E.T. / 7 P.M. P.T. TUCSON, Arizona (May 22, 2019) -- The official weigh in took place today for tomorro  Read Full Story >>>

ENE-PURCELL VS NASIO II: Opportunity knocks
PhilBoxing.com, Thu, 23 May 2019

WILL NASIO vs HERMAN ENE-PURCELL - OPPORTUNITY KNOCKS IT'S A MATTER OF WHO LANDS FIRST - that's how DDP Sports Management's Head Of Boxing Operations Steve Wijangco describes the re-match between Herman Ene-Purce  Read Full Story >>>

DUNO GREETED WITH HERO’S WELCOME IN GENSAN
PhilBoxing.com, Thu, 23 May 2019

Fresh from his win in the US, WBO NABO Lightweight champion Romero “Ruthless” Duno, now W20 KO15 L1 D0 was greeted with a heroes welcome in his hometown of General Santos City. Duno was welcomed at Airport by   Read Full Story >>>

Pacquiao Vs Thurman [Vol.II]: ‘Don’t Run From Me Son!’
By John Gatling, NYFights.com, Thu, 23 May 2019
“Are you a better fighter than you were four years ago?” It hung in the air like #23 in a pair of vintage Jordan’s, in a way that both felt and looked like a long time. Authentic WBA welterweight champion Keith Thurman (29-0, 22KOs) has a way of doing that. Quixotic, contemplative and brighter t  Read Full Story >>>

Manny Pacquiao vs. Keith Thurman: Passing of the Torch?
By Hans Themistode, Round by Round Boxing, Thu, 23 May 2019
It always happens doesn’t it? The changing of the guard. The passing of the torch. Keith “One Time” Thurman (29-0, 22 KOs) has a chance to make history. On Saturday July 20, 2019, Thurman will have the biggest fight of his life when he takes on eight-division champion, Manny “Pac Man” Pacquiao (6  Read Full Story >>>

Manny Pacquiao: Floyd Mayweather Is Scared To Fight Me Again!
By Jake Donovan, BoxingScene.com, Thu, 23 May 2019
With everything else he’s accomplished in his incredible career—and continues to achieve even at age 40—you’d think by now that Manny Pacquiao can avoid questions surrounding his old rival and fellow all-time great Floyd Mayweather. Then again, you’d also think he wouldn’t be the one to initiate   Read Full Story >>>

Bare-Knuckles Paulie Goes Nutso
By Paul Magno, Boxing.com, Thu, 23 May 2019
Two-time former world champ and current Showtime color commentator Paulie Malignaggi is either pushing really, really hard to sell his June 22 pay-per-view BKFC (Bare Knuckles Fighting Championships) debut against UFC veteran Artem Lobov or he’s having a mental breakdown in public. “Next month, I  Read Full Story >>>