Upset City: Rafael Espinoza Dethrones Featherweight Champion Robeisy Ramirez
PhilBoxing.com, Sun, 10 Dec 2023

Xander Zayas KOs Jorge Fortea in Co-Feature PEMBROKE PINES, Fla. (Dec. 9, 2023) — Unbeaten Mexican Rafael Espinoza spent 10 years in the pro ranks before his first world title shot. And when the opportunity finally c  Read Full Story >>>

MAKE WAY FOR MANNY — Pacquiao Assured Of Hall Of Fame Spot
By Nick Giongco, Daily Tribune, Sun, 10 Dec 2023
The number of Filipinos inducted into the International Boxing Hall of Fame will increase in 2024 should Manny Pacquiao’s name gets included on the ballot. Fresh from announcing the cast of 2023, the IBHOF will meet again and discuss the candidates eligible for inclusion next year. In the la  Read Full Story >>>

DEVIN HANEY IS BRILLIANT IN ONE-SIDED ROUT OF AN OVERMATCHED REGIS PROGRAIS
By Kevin Iole, KevinIole.com, Sun, 10 Dec 2023
It was plainly obvious to anyone who follows boxing even remotely closely long before Saturday that Devin Haney has oodles of talent. Since he was 17, he’s shown the gifts that all of the all-time greats have. He’s speedy and quick. He’s a genius in the ring, his mind keeping him two or three   Read Full Story >>>

Devin Haney Drops, Bloodies, Dominates Regis Prograis To Capture WBC Title
By Keith Idec, BoxingScene.com, Sun, 10 Dec 2023
SAN FRANCISCO – Devin Haney had his way with Regis Prograis even easier Saturday night than the oddsmakers suggested. The undefeated former undisputed lightweight champion dominated the strong southpaw in Haney’s debut at the junior welterweight limit and took the WBC 140-pound championship f  Read Full Story >>>

MARK MAGSAYO SCORES ONE-PUNCH KO OF ISAAC AVELAR IN 130-POUND DEBUT
By Francisco Salazar, The Ring, Sun, 10 Dec 2023
LONG BEACH, California – Mark Magsayo made a statement to the rest of the 130-pound division. Magsayo scored an emphatic one-punch knockout victory over Isaac Avelar Saturday night before a partisan crowd at the Infinite (also known as the Thunder) Studios. The 28-year-old, who is originally  Read Full Story >>>

Pasig dominates Toledo to rule PCAP 2nd Conference Season 3
By Marlon Bernardino, PhilBoxing.com, Sun, 10 Dec 2023
MANILA---Pasig City King Pirates annexed its fourth PCAP championship by taking its finals series against the Toledo-Xignex Trojans, 13-8 and 12.5-8.5, in the first and second sets Saturday night, December 9, 2023 virtually held at Chess.com Platform. Pasig actually drew first blood by beating To  Read Full Story >>>

Bantay, Navidad all set for today's encounter in Cavite
By Lito delos Reyes, PhilBoxing.com, Sun, 10 Dec 2023

BACOOR, Cavite -- Super bantamweights Junebirt Bantay and Jimboy Navidad both tipped the scales at 122.4 pounds during the official weighin yesterday ahead of their bout today at the Classic Homes near SM Bacoor. Th  Read Full Story >>>

Jerick Concepcion Faeldonia tops Hubzstar chessfest at Robinsons Galleria Ortigas
By Marlon Bernardino, PhilBoxing.com, Sun, 10 Dec 2023
MANILA---13-year-old Jerick Concepcion Faeldonia, a Grade 8 pupil of Arellano University, proved too strong for his rivals in the 14-under category. In the just-concluded 6th Hubzstar 14-Under Chess Tournament held at Robinsons Galleria, Ortigas last Friday, December 8, 2023, Jerick was undefeat  Read Full Story >>>

Devin Haney ridicules Ryan Garcia’s ‘terrible’ shoulder roll
World Boxing News, Sun, 10 Dec 2023
Devin Haney gave Ryan Garcia a no-nonsense view of his thoughts on a shoulder roll move against Oscar Duarte. Garcia, who has since been linked to facing Haney, beat Duarte via stoppage after losing to Gervonta Davis. Devin Haney on Ryan Garcia’s shoulder roll However, the Golden Boy star w  Read Full Story >>>

Devin Haney vs. Regis Prograis: Talking All That Jazz
By Chris Carlson, PhilBoxing.com, Sat, 09 Dec 2023

The back and forth between the fighters and camps of Devin Haney and Regis Prograis has only added hype to what was already great matchup at the junior welterweight division. Haney is moving up in weight after becom  Read Full Story >>>

LA, Indiana in the First NBA In Season Tournament Finals
By Teodoro Medina Reynoso, PhilBoxing.com, Sat, 09 Dec 2023

The Los Angeles Lakers which won its last NBA title in 2020, and the Indiana Pacers which are titleless since joining the league in the 70s, will be meeting in the finals of the inaugural NBA in season tournamen  Read Full Story >>>

Baseth Mocaibat edges Emmanuel Delgado to rule 2023 IPHA Joy Hey International Open dubbed as The Philippine Stop
By Marlon Bernardino, PhilBoxing.com, Sat, 09 Dec 2023
MANILA---Baseth "Kingpin" Mocaibat of Dasmariñas City, Cavite reigned supreme in the 2023 IPHA Joy Hey International Open dubbed as The Philippine Stop after beating Emmanuel "Moymoy" Delgado of Quezon City on Friday, December 8, 2023 at the A1 Texas billiard club, Ayala Malls Manila Bay (formerly   Read Full Story >>>

Floyd Mayweather victims fight in Showtime ‘special attraction’
World Boxing News, Sat, 09 Dec 2023
Two former Floyd Mayweather victims will face off in a Showtime special attraction on the final boxing broadcast ever for the network. Andre Berto and Robert Guerrero, who faced and lost to Mayweather during his record-breaking six-fight Showtime contract, will battle in a rematch. The pair la  Read Full Story >>>

WEIGHTS, IMAGES AND RUNNING ORDER FOR HANEY VS. PROGRAIS
PhilBoxing.com, Sat, 09 Dec 2023

First bell at 3pm live on Before The Bell on the Matchroom YouTube channel and DAZN 6 x 3 mins Super-Featherweight contest SHAMAR CANAL (132lbs) vs. JOSE ANTONIO MESA (131.8lbs) Albany, New Yor  Read Full Story >>>

WEIGHTS FROM LONG BEACH Brandon Benitez vs Rigoberto Hermosillo
PhilBoxing.com, Sat, 09 Dec 2023

Brandon Benitez 125.3 vs Rigoberto Hermosillo 125.9 Adelaida Ruiz 115.3 vs Mayela Perez 115.9 George Acosta 130.9 vs Richard Medina 131.4 Adrian Corona 134.7 vs Erick Benitez Garcia 134.4 Mario Hernandez 117.4   Read Full Story >>>

Mark Magsayo hoping to look "Magnifico" at 130-pounds
By Bill Tibbs, MaxBoxing.com, Sat, 09 Dec 2023
Former WBC featherweight world champion, Mark “Magnifico” Magsayo (24-2, 16, KOs), returns to the ring, on December 9, in Long Beach, California. Magsayo, hailing from Tagbilaran City, Bohol, Philippines, will face Mexico’s Isaac Avelar (17-6, 10 KOs). Magsayo, returning at 130 pounds,  Read Full Story >>>

NOBODY WAS EVER MORE DESERVING OF A HALL OF FAME SLOT THAN CLEVER PUBLICIST FRED STERNBURG
By Kevin Iole, KevinIole.com, Sat, 09 Dec 2023
As Manny Pacquiao was preparing for the second of what would three fights against Erik Morales, boxing writers around the world were puzzled by a news release they’d received from Pacquiao publicist Fred Sternburg. Sternburg’s release was meant to help promote the HBO Pay-Per-View bout, and i  Read Full Story >>>

Pacquiao Publicist Enters Hall
By Nick Giongco, Daily Tribune, Sat, 09 Dec 2023
Fred Sternburg, the Denver-based former publicist of Manny Pacquiao, made it to the International Boxing Hall of Fame. Falling under the Non-Participants category, Sternburg will be honored during the four-day festivities from 6 to 9 June in Canastota, New York. Sternburg was Pacquiao’s PR f  Read Full Story >>>

Weigh-In Results: Robeisy Ramirez vs. Rafael Espinoza
PhilBoxing.com, Sat, 09 Dec 2023

TOMORROW at 10 p.m. ET/7 p.m. PT LIVE on ESPN, ESPN Deportes & ESPN+ (ESPN, ESPN Deportes & ESPN+, 10 p.m. ET/7 p.m. PT) • Robeisy Ramirez 125.6 lbs. vs. Rafael Espinoza 125.3 lbs (Ramirez's WBO Featherwe  Read Full Story >>>

CHAMPIONSHIP DAZN UNDERCARD SET FOR ORTIZ VS. LAWSON ON SATURDAY, JANUARY 6, 2024
PhilBoxing.com, Sat, 09 Dec 2023

DAVIES VS. BARROSO RESCHEDULED AS CO-MAIN EVENT; ARNOLD BARBOZA JR. TO MAKE GOLDEN BOY DEBUT FIGHT NIGHT EVENT TO TAKE PLACE AT THE THEATER AT VIRGIN HOTELS LAS VEGAS AND EXCLUSIVELY LIVE ON DAZN TICKETS ON SALE!   Read Full Story >>>

Split-T Management's Tiger Johnson, Shamara Woods and Jessica Camara In Action This Weekend
PhilBoxing.com, Sat, 09 Dec 2023
NEW YORK (December 8, 2023)--Split-T Management fighters will be on display on Friday, Saturday and Sunday. Friday night in Bethlehem, PA, undefeated junior welterweight Shamara Woods will make her Split-T debut when she takes on Michaele Nogue at The Wind Creek Event Center. Woods, who is 2-0  Read Full Story >>>

Quizon eyes strong finish at Kamatyas Invitational GM Tournament
By Marlon Bernardino, PhilBoxing.com, Sat, 09 Dec 2023
MANILA---International Master (IM) Daniel Quizon expects a strong showing at the Kamatyas Invitational GM Tournament 2023. The 19-year-old freshman student at Kolehiyo ng Lungsod ng Dasmariñas taking up Bachelor of Science in Information Systems (BSIS), who is former national champion, is working   Read Full Story >>>

Floyd Mayweather vs Spadafora: Leaks, Liars, trolls and clowns
World Boxing News, Sat, 09 Dec 2023
Floyd Mayweather facing Paul Spadafora was a massive talking point in the sport back in the 1990s. However, they were never going to fight. Reports show an offer was made and that Spadafora got the best of Mayweather in sparring, which has been met with huge resistance by Leonard Ellerbe. Floy  Read Full Story >>>

Weights from Bethlehem, PA
PhilBoxing.com, Fri, 08 Dec 2023

BETHLEHEM, Pa. – December 7, 2023 --Weights for Friday night's King's Promotions card at the Wind Creek Event Center Julian Gonzalez 130.8 - Juan Antonio Lopez 129,6 Jesse Hart 186.3 - Jeyson Minda 195.4 Thnaj  Read Full Story >>>

Quizon tops Sabah chess; earns GM norm
By Marlon Bernardino, PhilBoxing.com, Fri, 08 Dec 2023
Final Standings (Open Division) 7.5 points---IM Daniel Quizon (Philippines), FM Munkhdalai Amilal (Mongolia) 7.0 points---IM Aditya Bagus Arfan (Indonesia) 6.5 points---CM Fabian Glen Mariano (Indonesia) 6.0 points---IM Michael Concio Jr. (Philippines), NM Jan Clifford Labog (Philippines), Kavi  Read Full Story >>>

Press Conference Notes: Robeisy Ramirez Ready to Defend Featherweight Crown against Rafael Espinoza
PhilBoxing.com, Fri, 08 Dec 2023

Ramirez-Espinoza and Xander Zayas-Jorge Fortea will be broadcast live on ESPN, ESPN Deportes and ESPN+ Saturday beginning at 10 p.m. ET/7 p.m. PT PEMBROKE PINES, Fla. (Dec. 7, 2023) — Robeisy "El Tren" Ramirez is  Read Full Story >>>

PRIME VIDEO AND PREMIER BOXING CHAMPIONS ANNOUNCE NEW MULTIYEAR RIGHTS AGREEMENT BEGINNING IN 2024
PhilBoxing.com, Fri, 08 Dec 2023
NEW YORK—December 7, 2023—Today, Prime Video and Premier Boxing Champions (PBC) announced a landmark, multiyear rights agreement to deliver viewers the boxing industry’s most significant events, providing fans with year-round access to the best matchups featuring the biggest stars in boxing.   Read Full Story >>>

PBC REACHES BROADCAST DEAL WITH PRIME VIDEO
By Kevin Iole, KevinIole.com, Fri, 08 Dec 2023
Less than two months after losing its final remaining broadcast outlet when Paramount announced on Oct. 17 that Showtime would exit the boxing business at the end of 2023, the Premier Boxing Champions has found a new home. It announced a multi-year deal with Prime Video, which will carry all of P  Read Full Story >>>

The Three Opponents Being Considered For Canelo Fight In May
By Kristan Caryl, Boxing Social, Fri, 08 Dec 2023
Saul ‘Canelo’ Alvarez is working on securing his next opponent. Canelo traditionally fights just twice a year, on or close to the important holiday date of Cinco De Mayo and then again on or around September 16 for Mexican Independence Day. His last fight was an easier-than-expected points  Read Full Story >>>

58-year-old blitzed by 0-6 welterweight with one punch on debut
World Boxing News, Fri, 08 Dec 2023
Scot England was the honor of being the oldest boxer to make his pro debut. However, his welterweight efforts ended severely. England had a dream of fighting under the lights. He was handed that dream on December 5th at the Country Box: Where Music Meets Boxing live event on FITE! The event fe  Read Full Story >>>

Defense and conditioning keys to victory for Marlon Tapales, says Carl Jammes Martin
By JM Siasat, GMA News Online, Thu, 07 Dec 2023
Super bantamweight prospect Carl Jammes Martin says two-division champion Marlon Tapales has a good shot of pulling off an upset when he takes on Naoya Inoue on December 26 at Ariake Arena in Tokyo, Japan. Having trained side by side with the reigning WBA and IBF world super bantamweight champion  Read Full Story >>>