Canelo Alvarez expects to put on a show when he defends super middleweight titles against Jermell Charlo
By Kevin Iole, Yahoo! Sports, Sat, 30 Sep 2023
LAS VEGAS — It says a lot about Canelo Alvarez that he's a 4-1 favorite to defeat Jermell Charlo on Saturday when they meet for the undisputed super middleweight championship in the main event of a pay-per-view card at T-Mobile Arena, considering Charlo's credentials. Charlo has: Beaten ever  Read Full Story >>>

Canelo Álvarez says he wants to fight till he’s 37. Who can take his mantle in boxing?
By Jorge Castillo, Los Angeles Times, Sat, 30 Sep 2023
Several times Wednesday, during the final news conference before his fight Saturday against Jermell Charlo, Canelo Álvarez was referred to as boxing’s biggest superstar. Not the best. Not the most electrifying. But its biggest active star. It’s a fact. It’s a title Álvarez has held in the  Read Full Story >>>

Jim Lampley, on His Strange Exile and Emotional Return to Ringside for Canelo Álvarez-Jermell Charlo Fight on Saturday in Las Vegas
By Arash Markazi, MSN Sports, Sat, 30 Sep 2023
Lampley sounds off on the great fights he's covered and his personal journey, ABC, HBO, ESPN, Max Kellerman and the 'acid trip' of being back in Las Vegas for PPV.com Published |Updated Arash Markazi LAS VEGAS – As Jim Lampley walked into the lobby of the MGM Grand for the first time in five ye  Read Full Story >>>

Undisputed: Tyson Fury, Oleksandr Usyk the latest to pursue sole dominance over a division
By Kevin Iole, Yahoo! Sports, Sat, 30 Sep 2023
Tyson Fury has spent months building up his Oct. 28 bout with Francis Ngannou, talking about how fearsome Ngannou is and how hard Ngannou, the former UFC champion, punches. Fury, though, told you what he really thought about Ngannou as a boxer by his actions Friday, when he signed his name onto a  Read Full Story >>>

OPETAIA VS. THOMPSON WEIGHTS AND RUNNING ORDER
PhilBoxing.com, Fri, 29 Sep 2023

ALL TIMES ARE LOCAL 16:30 DOORS OPEN 16:50 LIVE ON BEFORE THE BELL 6 x 2 mins International Flyweight contest MAISEYROSE COURTNEY 114.2 lbs v MARTINA BERNILE 113.1 lbs (Eltham, England)   Read Full Story >>>

Canelo Alvarez vs. Jermell Charlo: Can’t Knock The Hustle
By Chris Carlson, PhilBoxing.com, Fri, 29 Sep 2023

Canelo Alvarez and Jermell Charlo put it all on the line in an event billed as undisputed versus undisputed on Showtime PPV this Saturday night. Jermell Charlo is daring to be great and you can’t knock the hustle   Read Full Story >>>

Philippines Beat Korea in Asia Cup Women's Softball 2023; RP Blu Girls Bound for Super Round
By Marlon Bernardino, PhilBoxing.com, Fri, 29 Sep 2023
MANILA---The Filipinos dominated the Korean team after a marvelous performance, ending the match with a 5-0 record favoring the RP Blu Girls at the 9th Asian Games Women’s Softball being held in Hangzhou, China. This victory follows after a challenging defeat to powerhouse China team, 7-0. N  Read Full Story >>>

Jermell Charlo says he’s not worried about stepping up against Canelo Alvarez: ‘I’m ready’
By Tashan Reed, The Athletic, Fri, 29 Sep 2023
LAS VEGAS — Jermell Charlo wasn’t supposed to be in this fight. Charlo’s twin brother, Jermall Charlo, was initially in line to take on Canelo Alvarez. In the first of a three-fight deal with PBC, the Mexican superstar fully expected to take on the WBC middleweight champion. Jermall hasn’  Read Full Story >>>

In the corner: Boxing voice Jim Lampley happy to be back ringside for Canelo/Charlo fight
By Ivan Carter, San Diego Union Tribune, Fri, 29 Sep 2023
Jim Lampley recalls his mother making him watch her favorite boxer, the legendary Sugar Ray Robinson, in a televised championship bout in 1955. Lampley was a precocious 5-year-old. In 1964, a teenaged Lampley saved up car-washing money and was in the building in Miami Beach to witness 22-year old  Read Full Story >>>

Will Jermell Charlo fight Terence Crawford? Another superfight possible following Canelo clash
By Daniel Yanofsky , SportingNews.com, Fri, 29 Sep 2023
Over the past few years, Jermell Charlo has not managed to become a mainstay on the pound-for-pound ratings. Right now, the undisputed super welterweight champion ranks just outside The Sporting News’ list., but all that could change if he beats Canelo Alvarez for the undisputed super middleweight  Read Full Story >>>

Three boxers pursue advance
By Joaquin Henson, PhilBoxing.com, Fri, 29 Sep 2023

Eumir Felix Marcial Tokyo Olympic boxing medalists Eumir Marcial and Nesthy Petecio hope to clinch quarterfinal berths while John Marvin is looking to advance to the semifinals in three critical bouts at the Hangzh  Read Full Story >>>

16 REMAIN IN US OPEN AS DEFENDING CHAMPION CRASHES OUT
PhilBoxing.com, Fri, 29 Sep 2023

Carlo Biado is the lone Filipino to enter the last 16. Defending US Open Pool champion Francisco Sanchez Ruiz has been knocked out of the tournament by Poland's Daniel Maciol at Harrah's Resort, Atlantic City - live   Read Full Story >>>

CANELO ÁLVAREZ VS. JERMELL CHARLO UNDERCARD PRESS CONFERENCE QUOTES
PhilBoxing.com, Fri, 29 Sep 2023

Jesus Ramos and Erickson Lubin pose during Thursday's presscon. Featuring Jesus Ramos Jr., Erickson Lubin, Yordenis Ugas, Mario Barrios, Elijah Garcia and Armando Reséndiz Fighters Preview Respective Showdowns   Read Full Story >>>

Weights from Philadelphia
PhilBoxing.com, Fri, 29 Sep 2023

Philadelphia (September 28, 2023) –- Weights for Friday night's R&B Promotions card at the 2300 Arena. Tevin Farmer 131.9 - Oscar Barajas 133.6 Oluwafemi Oyeleye 153.3 - Jimmy Williams 153.1 Carlos Rosario 1  Read Full Story >>>

RIVAS AND CRUZ CLASH FOR WORLD TITLE IN LA
PhilBoxing.com, Fri, 29 Sep 2023

Rivas defends Super-Bantamweight crown against Cruz on November 18 Mayerlin Rivas will defend her WBA World Super-Bantamweight title against Erika Cruz at the YouTube Theater in Los Angeles on Saturday November 18, li  Read Full Story >>>

Colonel Bob Sheridan – The greatest boxing commentator and International Boxing Hall of Fame Inductee who called over 20,000 fights worldwide passes away at the age of 79.
PhilBoxing.com, Fri, 29 Sep 2023

Family Tribute to Col. Bob Sheridan LAS VEGAS, Nev. – It is with heavy hearts that we announce the loss of our beloved ‘Pops’, Colonel Bob Sheridan on Wednesday, Sept. 27, at the age of 79. He was not just a father   Read Full Story >>>

Famed sportscaster Jim Lampley is returning to boxing for the first time in five years this weekend
By Andrew Mahoney, Boston Globe, Fri, 29 Sep 2023
There’s no shortage of possible answers when Jim Lampley is asked what comes to mind when he thinks of Boston. Perhaps it’s an anecdote from calling one of Micky Ward’s classic fights against Arturo Gatti as part of his 30-year run as the lead broadcaster for HBO’s boxing team. Maybe it’s   Read Full Story >>>

OPETAIA VS. THOMPSON + UNDERCARD FINAL PRESS CONFERENCE QUOTES
PhilBoxing.com, Fri, 29 Sep 2023

Eddie Hearn, Matchroom Sport Chairman: "Welcome to Wembley ahead of a huge World Title double header on Saturday night, live and exclusive on DAZN, headlined by the number one Cruiserweight in the w  Read Full Story >>>

NIGHT OF THE GIANTS JUST GOT BIGGER: All-Heavyweight Undercard to Support Fury-Ngannou Super Fight in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
PhilBoxing.com, Fri, 29 Sep 2023

David Adeleye-Fabio Wardley, Joseph Parker-Simon Kean, Arslanbek Makhmudov-Agron Smakici and Moses Itauma highlight undercard extravaganza Fury-Ngannou and the heavyweight undercard will be available on pay-per-view i  Read Full Story >>>

In Canelo vs. Charlo, boxing regains its voice: Jim Lampley
By Jerry Izenberg, nj.com, Thu, 28 Sep 2023
He was a kid at the University of North Carolina, a graduate student who, in 1974, like all young grad students before him, thought he knew exactly who he was and exactly where he was going. Television was the dream of many kids, and Jim Lampley wanted to run it. But a funny thing happened on his  Read Full Story >>>

Italian Boxer Luigi Minchillo Passes Away
By Gabriel F. Cordero, PhilBoxing.com, Thu, 28 Sep 2023

The passing of former Italian world challenger, Luigi Minchillo, on September 25th has been reported. Minchillo, a participant in the 1976 Montreal Olympic Games, achieved championship titles in both Italy and Europe. Over t  Read Full Story >>>

GM Joey Antonio banners GM Rosendo Carreon Balinas Jr. Open Rapid Chess Tournament
By Marlon Bernardino, PhilBoxing.com, Thu, 28 Sep 2023
MANILA---Grandmaster Rogelio "Joey" Antonio Jr. will try to live up to his reputation as the country’s chess iron man as he spearheads the 200-player field in the GM Rosendo Carreon Balinas Jr. Open Rapid Chess Tournament that gets underway on Saturday, September 30, 2023, 8:30am at the second flo  Read Full Story >>>

Off To The Races: Shakur Stevenson-Edwin De Los Santos & Emanuel Navarrete-Robson Conceição Top World Championship Doubleheader
PhilBoxing.com, Thu, 28 Sep 2023

Thursday, November 16 at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas Stevenson-De Los Santos and Navarrete-Conceição will be broadcast live on ESPN, ESPN Deportes and ESPN+ beginning at 10:30 p.m. ET/7:30 p.m. PT   Read Full Story >>>

JAYSON SHAW AND EARL STRICKLAND SET TO RENEW RIVALRY IN LAST 64 BLOCKBUSTER
PhilBoxing.com, Thu, 28 Sep 2023

Five-time US Open Champion Earl Strickland and 2017 winner Jayson Shaw will renew their rivalry in the last 64 of the US Open Pool Championship. Eagle Eye Shaw, who previously lived with Strickland when first moving to the  Read Full Story >>>

OPETAIA AND THOMPSON SHARE INTENSE FACE OFF AHEAD OF IBF AND RING MAGAZINE WORLD TITLE CLASH
PhilBoxing.com, Thu, 28 Sep 2023

Undefeated Cruiserweights collide at the OVO Arena Wembley this Saturday, live worldwide on DAZN Jai Opetaia and Jordan Thompson shared an intense face off during today's Media Workout at the Kensington Boxing Cl  Read Full Story >>>

FORMER CHAMPION MIGUEL “EL ALACRÁN” BERCHELT TO HEADLINE GOLDEN BOY FIGHT NIGHT ON DAZN IN MATCH AGAINST ARGENTINA’S WORLD TITLE CONTENDER DIEGO “EL PROFETA” RUIZ
PhilBoxing.com, Thu, 28 Sep 2023

LIVE ON DAZN FROM POLIFORUM ZAMNA IN MÉRIDA, YUCATÁN, MÉXICO MÉRIDA, MÉXICO (September 27, 2023) - Former World Champion Miguel “El Alacrán” Berchelt (38-3, 34 KOs) of Yucatan will make a redemptive return t  Read Full Story >>>

New Opponent for Bomba Gonzalez on Oct.27
PhilBoxing.com, Thu, 28 Sep 2023
Managua, Nicaragua; A change in opponent now has WBO Jr Flyweight titlist Jonathan “Bomba” Gonzalez (27-3-1) of Caguas, Puerto Rico making his 3rd defense against Nicaraguan ranked contender WBO #14 Gerardo "Cascabel" Zapata (14-1-1) on Friday, October 27th from Alexis Arguello Sports Complex in  Read Full Story >>>

Cavite continues dominance over Isabela, extends winning streak to 3; Another Torre in the making
By Marlon Bernardino, PhilBoxing.com, Thu, 28 Sep 2023
MANILA---CAVITE Spartans made it 3 wins in a row in the 2023 Professional Chess Association of the Philippines-PCAP online chess tournament dubbed as Super Grandmaster Wesley So Cup, beating Rizal Batch Towers, 13.5-7.5, and Isabela Knights of Alexander, 10.5-10.5, 3-0, late Wednesday, September 27,  Read Full Story >>>

‘No setbacks’ in ‘intense’ training camp: Eddy Reynoso says Canelo Alvarez is 100 percent for Jermell Charlo
By Scott Christ, Bad Left Hook, Thu, 28 Sep 2023
Canelo Alvarez is set to defend his super middleweight championship against Jermell Charlo on Saturday, and Canelo’s trainer and manager Eddy Reynoso says they’re fully focused and ready for the fight. Reynoso says injuries are no concern going into this one, after Canelo needed surgery follo  Read Full Story >>>

Jermell Charlo goes against the grain in preparation for Canelo Alvarez
By Anthony Cocks, RingNews24, Thu, 28 Sep 2023
Undisputed junior middleweight champion Jermell ‘Iron Man’ Charlo 35-1-1 (19) often goes against the grain. It has been no different in his training camp for the biggest fight of his life, an ambitious challenge to WBC, WBA, WBO and IBF super middleweight champion Saul ‘Canelo’ Alvarez 59  Read Full Story >>>

Eumir faces Viet ‘suki’
By Joaquin Henson, PhilBoxing.com, Wed, 27 Sep 2023

One down, four to go. That’s the countdown for lightheavyweight boxer Eumir Marcial in chasing gold in the 80kg division of the Hangzhou Asian Games. Last Sunday, Marcial opened his Asiad campaign with a bang, outpoin  Read Full Story >>>