Saturday, 01 August 2026 · Philippines
Jade refused to quit
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Jade refused to quit

By Joaquin Henson, PhilBoxing.com Thu, 29 Jun 2023

It’s a rare thing in pro boxing that a chunk of a fighter’s ear is nearly torn off from excessive pounding. In 2006, Argentinian Sebastian Lujan’s ear was badly cut by Mexico’s Antonio Margarito and l…

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League of Destiny to ramp amateur boxing

By Joaquin Henson, PhilBoxing.com Sat, 17 Jun 2023

Eight-division world champion Manny Pacquiao has come up with an innovative plan to boost amateur boxing through his own MP League of Destiny where clubs from across the country will compete in 11 wei…

Tapales guns for unification
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Tapales guns for unification

By Joaquin Henson, PhilBoxing.com Fri, 16 Jun 2023

In a bold move, IBF/WBA superbantamweight champion Marlon Tapales is taking a big risk in foregoing an “easy” title defense to shoot for an immediate unification against the winner of the July 25 show…

IOC moves to save boxing
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IOC moves to save boxing

By Joaquin Henson, PhilBoxing.com Wed, 14 Jun 2023

The International Olympic Committee (IOC) Executive Board has recommended the withdrawal of recognition from the discredited federation International Boxing Association (IBA) and an extraordinary meet…

Back to drawing board
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Back to drawing board

By Joaquin Henson, PhilBoxing.com Sun, 04 Jun 2023

It was a brief four-month reign as WBO minimumweight champion for Bukidnon’s Melvin Jerusalem but after losing the crown in his first defense to Puerto Rico’s Oscar Collazo in California last weekend,…

Requiem for a fighter
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Requiem for a fighter

By Joaquin Henson, PhilBoxing.com Wed, 17 May 2023

Egano (R) in action against Facularin. The boxing world was in mourning after news spread of Kenneth Egano’s death last week. Freddie Roach took to social media to express his sympathies. Referee Edwa…

Crowd cheers Pinoy despite loss
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Crowd cheers Pinoy despite loss

By Joaquin Henson, PhilBoxing.com Mon, 15 May 2023

STOCKTON. A chorus of boos greeted the announcement that Australia’s Jason Moloney won the vacant WBO bantamweight title on a majority 12-round decision over General Santos City’s Vincent Astrolabio h…

Battle lines drawn
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Battle lines drawn

By Joaquin Henson, PhilBoxing.com Sun, 14 May 2023

STOCKTON. No quarter will be given nor taken when General Santos City’s Vincent Astrolabio engages Australia’s Jason Moloney in a scheduled 12-round bout for the vacant WBO bantamweight title at the 1…

Whose dream will come true?
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Whose dream will come true?

By Joaquin Henson, PhilBoxing.com Sun, 14 May 2023

STOCKTON. Referee Edward Collantes is guaranteeing the fight between General Santos City’s Vincent Astrolabio and Australia’s Jason Moloney for the vacant WBO bantamweight title here (this morning Man…

Meritless Main Events on SHO/ESPN
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Meritless Main Events on SHO/ESPN

By Chris Carlson, PhilBoxing.com Sat, 13 May 2023

Moloney-Astrolabio could be the best fight this weekend. Showtime and ESPN main event bouts this Saturday are less than desirable if were being honest. Rollie Romero had no business getting a title sh…

KO or bust for Astrolabio
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KO or bust for Astrolabio

By Joaquin Henson, PhilBoxing.com Tue, 09 May 2023

Vincent Astrolabio’s nickname Asero, or steel, is fitting. He’s also known as Astro Boy after the robotic child with superstrength in the 2009 sci-fi family movie. Whether it’s Asero or Wonder Boy, he…

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Free ride for three boxers

By Joaquin Henson, PhilBoxing.com Tue, 09 May 2023

Because of limited participation, three Philippine boxers are assured of a bronze medal even if they don’t win a single fight and it will take only two wins for welterweight 67kg Norlan Petecio, light…

From hoops to boxing
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From hoops to boxing

By Joaquin Henson, PhilBoxing.com Sat, 06 May 2023

Markus Tongco. Markus Tongco never imagined he would someday join the Philippine boxing team in the SEA Games as playing basketball was his priority before the pandemic. The 6-5 Tongco was recruited b…