Wednesday, 29 July 2026 · Philippines
Donaire awaits WBA decision
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Donaire awaits WBA decision

By Joaquin Henson, PhilBoxing.com Mon, 10 Nov 2025

The WBA may elevate the fight between interim bantamweight titleholder Nonito Donaire, Jr. and champion in-recess Seiya Tsutsumi at the Kokugikan Arena, Tokyo, on Dec. 17 to a battle for the “super” 1…

Gibbons’ ‘Thrilla’ regrets
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Gibbons’ ‘Thrilla’ regrets

By Joaquin Henson, PhilBoxing.com Sat, 08 Nov 2025

MP Promotions president Sean Gibbons was over the moon in heralding the recent success of the “Thrilla In Manila” 50th anniversary celebration that was spearheaded by Manny Pacquiao. But he had three …

Donaire in historic bid
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Donaire in historic bid

By Joaquin Henson, PhilBoxing.com Thu, 06 Nov 2025

It’s back to familiar territory for WBA interim bantamweight champion Nonito Donaire, Jr. as he arrived in Cebu last Sunday to open training camp for his 12-round duel with WBA titleholder “in recess”…

History made twice over
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History made twice over

By Joaquin Henson, PhilBoxing.com Fri, 31 Oct 2025

In 1975, the world stood still when the “Thrilla In Manila” was staged at the Smart Araneta Coliseum. History was made with Muhammad Ali retaining the world heavyweight title as Smokin’ Joe Frazier su…

Stars of the show
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Stars of the show

By Joaquin Henson, PhilBoxing.com Thu, 30 Oct 2025

In celebrating the Golden Anniversary of the “Thrilla In Manila,” Manny Pacquiao made sure relatives of Muhammad Ali and Joe Frazier came to town and there would be a heavyweight fight on the Smart Ar…

Unbeaten and undefiled
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Unbeaten and undefiled

By Joaquin Henson, PhilBoxing.com Wed, 29 Oct 2025

Six undefeated fighters will put their unblemished records on the line during the “Thrilla In Manila” Golden Anniversary boxing card with the first of 13 bouts starting 12 noon at the Smart Araneta Co…

Jerusalem shrugs off age disparity
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Jerusalem shrugs off age disparity

By Joaquin Henson, PhilBoxing.com Wed, 29 Oct 2025

WBC minimumweight champion Melvin Jerusalem isn’t worried that South African challenger Siyakholwa Kuse is nine years younger because in his view, experience is more an advantage than age. Manny Pacqu…

RomyMac’s Ali memories
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RomyMac’s Ali memories

By Joaquin Henson, PhilBoxing.com Fri, 24 Oct 2025

Romy Macalintal is known as an astute electoral lawyer. But not too many know that 50 years ago, when he was 28, RomyMac had an unexpected two-hour encounter with Muhammad Ali at the Manila Hilton Hot…

Six is ‘Thrilla’s’ magic numbe
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Six is ‘Thrilla’s’ magic numbe

By Joaquin Henson, PhilBoxing.com Fri, 24 Oct 2025

Six is turning out to be a resonant number in the Golden Anniversary celebration of the “Thrilla In Manila” at the Smart Araneta Coliseum on Oct. 29. That’s because there are six world-rated and six u…

When to stop a fight
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When to stop a fight

By Joaquin Henson, PhilBoxing.com Thu, 23 Oct 2025

It’s never an easy call for a referee to stop a fight. A premature ending will lead to a howl of protest particularly if a fighter is still able to defend himself and retaliate. But a late halt could …

Ennis vs. Lima: Boots is Back in Philly
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Ennis vs. Lima: Boots is Back in Philly

By Chris Carlson, PhilBoxing.com Sat, 11 Oct 2025

Jaron ‘Boots’ Ennis returns to his native Philadelphia to take on fringe contender Uisma Lima. Lima represents Boots attempt to dip his toes in the deep waters of junior middleweight. On the undercard…