Press Conference Notes: Artur Beterbiev and Dmitry Bivol Ready for Historic Undisputed Rematch
PhilBoxing.com, Fri, 21 Feb 2025

LIVE ON SATURDAY @ ANB Arena in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia RIYADH, Saudi Arabia (Feb. 20, 2025) — After thrilling fans in one of last year’s marquee matchups, Artur Beterbiev and Dmitry Bivol are ready to take t  Read Full Story >>>

CHRISTY MARTIN PROMOTIONS SIGNS CRUISERWEIGHT KO ARTIST EFETOBOR APOCHI TO PROMOTIONAL CONTRACT
PhilBoxing.com, Fri, 21 Feb 2025

February 20, 2025 – Christy Martin of Christy Martin Promotions proudly announces the signing of power-punching cruiserweight contender Efetobor “Nigerian Pit Bull” Apochi (12-3, 12 KOs) to a promotional contra  Read Full Story >>>

Grass roots Billiards development program at The Pool Hall Caloocan
By Marlon Bernardino, PhilBoxing.com, Fri, 21 Feb 2025
The Pool Hall Caloocan or much known as Saito Billiard Hall is focusing on training beginners to further develop the billiards industry in the Philippines. This was revealed by International Professional Billiard Promoter Japanese Hideki Saito who teamed up with many time Japan Champion Filipino   Read Full Story >>>

Jake Paul was outflanked by Canelo Alvarez and Turki Alalshikh, but there's an easy way to finally reach the big-time
By Kevin Iole, KevinIole.com, Fri, 21 Feb 2025
There are images from our lives that are permanently seared into our memories. People of a certain age will never forget what they were doing when Kennedy was shot or when Neil Armstrong set foot on the surface of the moon live on our TV screens. For sports fans, maybe it’s Tom Brady hoisting t  Read Full Story >>>

Beterbiev vs. Bivol Rematch: A Clash of Styles, Power, and Precision in Saudi Arabia
By T. Chin-Te, PhilBoxing.com, Thu, 20 Feb 2025

This Saturday, February 22, at the Kingdom Arena in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, boxing fans will witness one of the most anticipated rematches in recent memory as Artur Beterbiev and Dmitry Bivol step into the ring  Read Full Story >>>

Is It Time for an International Boxing Hall of Fame?
By Billie Sloane, iFL TV, Thu, 20 Feb 2025
Let’s get straight to the point—boxing is a global sport with heroes hailing from every corner of the planet. Yet, the most prestigious honor in the sport, induction into the International Boxing Hall of Fame, is overwhelmingly US-centric. Sure, the Hall of Fame in Canastota, New York, has celeb  Read Full Story >>>

Joseph Parker appears on the verge of something big heading into heavyweight title bout against Daniel Dubois
By Kevin Iole, KevinIole.com, Thu, 20 Feb 2025
Joseph Parker arrived in Riyadh with a smile that suggested he knew something you didn’t, like a man about to pull off the perfect con. Genial Joe is one of the most engaging men in boxing, but don’t let the charm fool you. He’s fighting IBF champion Daniel Dubois on Saturday at Kingdom Ar  Read Full Story >>>

Ronald Dableo rules Chinese chess tilt
By Marlon Bernardino, PhilBoxing.com, Thu, 20 Feb 2025
QUEZON CITY---Ronald Dableo emerged as the champion in the 2025 Strategy and Analytical Skills Games Chinese Chess or Xiangqi tournament last Tuesday, February 18, 2025, at the Department of National Defense (DND) Multipurpose Center in Camp Aguinaldo, Quezon City. He had a near-perfect campaign   Read Full Story >>>

WBC's Special Undisputed Light Heavyweight Belt is at Stake for Beterbiev vs. Bivol II in Saudi Arabia
By Gabriel F. Cordero, PhilBoxing.com, Thu, 20 Feb 2025

Beterbiev (21-0; 20 KO’s) and Bivol (23-1; 12 KO’s) will fight for a very special belt called “Undisputed Light Heavyweight”, and the faces of both appear next to that of Don José Sulaimán, president f  Read Full Story >>>

YOENIS TELLEZ TRAINING CAMP QUOTES
PhilBoxing.com, Thu, 20 Feb 2025

“I’m focused, I’m prepared, and I’m ready to make a statement on March 1. This is just the beginning!” Undefeated Rising Star Yoenis Tellez Battles Former Unified Champion Julian Williams for Interim WBA  Read Full Story >>>

USA Boxing Announces 2025 Men’s Elite High Performance Team Roster
PhilBoxing.com, Thu, 20 Feb 2025
Seven Athletes Named to Men’s Elite Team Roster for 2025 COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (February 19, 2025) -- Team USA’s 2025 Men’s Elite roster has been announced following the conclusion of the Elite Selection Camp. The camp was hosted at the United States Olympic & Paralympic Training Center i  Read Full Story >>>

GOLDEN BOY STATEMENT REGARDING FLOYD "KID AUSTIN" SCHOFIELD JR.
PhilBoxing.com, Wed, 19 Feb 2025
RIYADH, Saudi Arabia (Feb. 19, 2025) — "Yesterday, Floyd "Kid Austin" Schofield Jr. fell ill and was transported to the hospital as a precautionary measure. In the interest of Schofield’s health and safety, the British Boxing Board of Control made the decision to cancel his scheduled bout aga  Read Full Story >>>

Cebuana Lhuillier Tennis Team Ready to Defend Title at Penang Sports Club Invitational
By Marlon Bernardino, PhilBoxing.com, Wed, 19 Feb 2025
The Cebuana Lhuillier Tennis Team is poised to make another historic run as it prepares to defend its championship title at the prestigious Penang Sports Club International Invitational Team Tennis tournament. Set to take place from February 21 to 23, 2025, in Penang, Malaysia, the competition will   Read Full Story >>>

The Past Week in Action 18 February 2025: Davis KOs Berinchyk in 4; Zayas Stops Spomer in 9; Barbosa Edges Catterall
By Eric Armit, PhilBoxing.com, Wed, 19 Feb 2025

Davis drops Berinchyk. Highlights: -Keyshawn Davis beats champion Denys Berinchyk on a fourth round kayo to win the WBO lightweight title. -Xander Zayas stop Slawa Spomer in the ninth round. -Vito Mieln  Read Full Story >>>

HERLAN, SOLEDAD, ZAMORA MAKE WEIGHT IN BRICO SANTIG’S HIGHLAND BOXING SHOWDOWN IN THAILAND!
By Carlos Costa, PhilBoxing.com, Wed, 19 Feb 2025

BANGKOK, Thailand — The stage is set for an electrifying night of boxing as Filipino fighters Herlan Gomez, Reymart Soledad, and Elmar "Samurai" Zamora wage their highly-anticipated battles in Brico Santig's Highland  Read Full Story >>>

ADLI, RUF, SIGURD MAKE WEIGHT; READY FOR HIGHLAND’S SPECTACULAR SHOW IN THAILAND!
By Carlos Costa, PhilBoxing.com, Wed, 19 Feb 2025

Bangkok, Thailand - The wait is over! The highly-anticipated boxing extravaganza is just around the corner, and the fighters are READY! Adli Hafidz of Malaysia, Marvin Ruf of Spain, Sigurd Annexstad Molmann of No  Read Full Story >>>

PPV.COM RETURNS TO THE RING LIVE STREAMING IN FULL HD "RIYADH SEASON'S THE LAST CRESCENDO" ARTUR BETERBIEV vs. DMITRY BIVOL 2
PhilBoxing.com, Wed, 19 Feb 2025

Live from Kingdom Arena in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia This Saturday, Feb. 22, at 10:30 a.m. ET / 7:30 a.m. PT RIYADH, SAUDI ARABIA (Feb. 18, 2025) -- PPV.COM, which does not require a subscription, returns to the ring  Read Full Story >>>

Ya gotta have heart: Shakur Stevenson's sublime talent faces a defining test
By Kevin Iole, KevinIole.com, Wed, 19 Feb 2025
No one who understands the science of boxing at even a basic level could dispute Shakur Stevenson's talent, but the lightweight champion stands at a crossroads despite being just 27. It's not because of what he possesses but because of what he's missing. The boxing ring is his safe place, but as   Read Full Story >>>

Mexican Boxing Legend Marco Antonio Barrera Sums Up Crawford’s Chances Of Beating Canelo In 3 Words
By Kerr Ferguson, SecondsOut.com, Wed, 19 Feb 2025
Terence Crawford has landed a fight with Saul ‘Canelo‘ Alvarez later this year, and Marco Antonio Barrera sees a clear winner. Canelo was once dismissive of the match-up, previously stating that he would get no credit for beating a smaller man. He has largely dominated the super-middleweight   Read Full Story >>>

Brothers on warpath
By Joaquin Henson, PhilBoxing.com, Wed, 19 Feb 2025

Beware! The avenging Shigeoka brothers are on the comeback trail with their sights set on regaining the world boxing championships they lost to two Filipinos last year. Yudai Shigeoka, 27, will be the first to attemp  Read Full Story >>>

All Star Boxing Kicks off March 7th in Managua
PhilBoxing.com, Wed, 19 Feb 2025

Managua, Nicaragua; Familiar faces kick off All Star Boxing, Inc 2025 season from the Iconic Olof Palme Convention Center in Managua, Nicaragua as Masaya’s former WBO World title challenger Gerardo “Cascab  Read Full Story >>>

World Boxing’s Executive Board approves six new applications from Kosovo, Syria, Hungary, Malawi, Estonia and Switzerland to take its membership to 78 countries
PhilBoxing.com, Wed, 19 Feb 2025
RENES, Switzerland (February 18, 2025) -- The Executive Board of World Boxing has approved six more membership applications from the National Federations for boxing in Kosovo, Syria, Hungary, Malawi, Estonia and Switzerland to take its membership to 78 countries. The confirmation of Hungary as th  Read Full Story >>>

USA Boxing Announces 2025 Women’s Elite High Performance Team Roster
PhilBoxing.com, Wed, 19 Feb 2025
Six Athletes Named to Women’s Elite Team Roster for 2025 COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (February 18, 2025) –Team USA’s Women’s Elite roster has officially been announced for 2025 following the conclusion of the Elite Selection Camp, which was hosted at the United States Olympic & Paralympic Tra  Read Full Story >>>

Avious Griffin For WBC Title Headlines Club Boxings return to NYC Thursday Night in Times Square.
PhilBoxing.com, Tue, 18 Feb 2025

This Thursday Night Boxing Insider, New York City’s only club boxing show returns to Sony Hall with action-packed fights featuring some of the area’s best prospects that will stream world wide on DAZN. Tickets on sale now  Read Full Story >>>

Canelo vs. Crawford: A Deep Dive into the Tactics, Strengths, and Potential Outcomes of the Mega-Fight
By T. Chin-Te, PhilBoxing.com, Tue, 18 Feb 2025

The boxing world is counting down to September 13, 2025, when Canelo Alvarez and Terence Crawford will collide at the Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas in what is already being hailed as the biggest fight of the year  Read Full Story >>>

Diosdado Posadas: Call me Speedy
By Emmanuel Rivera, RRT, PhilBoxing.com, Tue, 18 Feb 2025

Some fighters had dynamite in their fists. Others had dazzling skills. But the rarest of them—the ones whose names linger long after they’re gone— had something more. They had game, and they had class. Speedy Dado h  Read Full Story >>>

Are Fighters Protecting Their Rankings or Cheating the System?
By Billie Sloane, iFL TV, Tue, 18 Feb 2025
It’s one of boxing’s dirtiest little secrets—top fighters gaming the system to stay at the top of the rankings without taking any real risks. While fresh contenders grind their way up, some big names cling to their status by staying inactive or facing low-level opponents. The question is: shou  Read Full Story >>>

Fantastic boxing card headlined by Artur Beterbiev-Dmitry Bivol rematch could be a catalyst for a turnaround for the business in the U.S.
By Kevin Iole, KevinIole.com, Tue, 18 Feb 2025
On Saturday in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, of all places, perhaps the deepest fight card in a half-century or more will take place at Kingdom Arena. If you count the interim version, there will be seven title fights on the card. Five from my ranking of the 16 best boxers in the world — No. 4 Artur B  Read Full Story >>>

Sadam Ali/World Kid Promotions’ “The Return” Postponed
PhilBoxing.com, Tue, 18 Feb 2025
BROOKLYN (February 17, 2025) – This Sunday’s scheduled pro boxing event in Brooklyn’s Kings Theatre, “The Return,” has been postponed due to an injury suffered during training by headliner/event promoter Sadam “World Kid” Ali. “Unfortunately,” Ali said, “I recently sustained a  Read Full Story >>>

FAELDONIA CHESS TEAM DOMINATES SIBUYAN OPEN TOURNAMENT
By Marlon Bernardino, PhilBoxing.com, Tue, 18 Feb 2025
National Master and Arena International Master Jasper Faeldonia won the championship crown of the Sibuyan Open Chess Tournament, while Engr. Gary Fetisan Faeldonia remained undefeated to win the title in the All-Sibuyanon Chess Battle. The two-day tournament was held in Brgy. Pili, San Fernando,  Read Full Story >>>

Dutch Boxing Federation accepted as IBA provisional member
PhilBoxing.com, Tue, 18 Feb 2025
Lausanne, Switzerland – The International Boxing Association (IBA) is delighted to welcome the Dutch Boxing Federation as a provisional member of the organization. The permanent membership will be voted on by the delegates at the next IBA Congress. It signals the return of Dutch boxers to IBA e  Read Full Story >>>