MP Promotions head coy on Pacquiao-McGregor details
By Camille B. Naredo, ABS-CBN News, Tue, 29 Sep 2020
MANILA, Philippines -- The president of Manny Pacquiao (MP) Promotions offered no details regarding the possible fight between the Filipino ring icon and mixed martial arts (MMA) star Conor McGregor. Pacquiao and McGregor created a buzz over the weekend when it was confirmed that their camps were  Read Full Story >>>

Casimero camp lays down two options in case Inoue continues to run
By Gerry Ramos, Spin.ph, Tue, 29 Sep 2020
‘THE Monster’ remains on the radar of Johnriel Casimero, but options are aplenty in case undefeated Japanese fighter Naoya Inoue continues to duck the Filipino holder of the World Boxing Organization (WBO) bantamweight belt. Luis Nery and Guillermo Rigondeaux are among the possible foes Casim  Read Full Story >>>

The Past Week in Action 27 September 2020: Seven Title Fights in Two Nights!
By Eric Armit, PhilBoxing.com, Tue, 29 Sep 2020

Bredis outpoints Dorticos in Munich. Highlights: -Mairis Breidis wins the WBBS cruiserweight tournament final by outpointing Yuniel Dorticos and collects the Muhammad Ali trophy and the IBF title -The Terrible   Read Full Story >>>

DANNY ROMAN HAS SIGHTS SET ON CHALLENGING ALL SUPER BANTAMWEIGHT WORLD CHAMPIONS
PhilBoxing.com, Tue, 29 Sep 2020

ORANGE, CA (September 28, 2020) – Former super bantamweight world champion, Danny Roman (28-3-1, 10 KOs), has his sights on challenging newly crowned WBC Champion Luis Nery (31-0, 24 KOs) after his recent unanimous de  Read Full Story >>>

Live X Live Presents: Pitbull – Live & Timeless Two Global Concert Events on Oct. 10 + 17 on FITE
PhilBoxing.com, Tue, 29 Sep 2020
NEW YORK --- September 28, 2020----FITE, the premiere global digital platform for sports and entertainment announced the global PPV carriage of Pitbull Live & Timeless – two separate concerts available a la carte or at a special package price, on Friday, October 10th and October 17th - $14.99 each  Read Full Story >>>

CALIC: I WILL PROVE MYSELF ON THE BIG STAGE
PhilBoxing.com, Tue, 29 Sep 2020

Marko Calic says he will prove himself on the big stage when he takes on rising Light-Heavyweight star Joshua Buatsi for the WBA International Title on Sunday October 4, live on Sky Sports in the UK and DAZN in the US. Calic (1  Read Full Story >>>

"Irish" Micky Ward: One of boxing's most beloved ring warriors
PhilBoxing.com, Tue, 29 Sep 2020

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (September 28, 2020) -- Whenever "Irish" Micky Ward is announced at fights, he usually receives the largest ovation from his army of adoring fans. Everybody in boxing - boxers, promoters, managers,  Read Full Story >>>

KICKING OFF Conor McGregor threatens to give Pacquiao a ‘volley’ in the face after failing to kick Floyd Mayweather’s head off
By Etienne Fermie, The Sun, Tue, 29 Sep 2020
CONOR McGREGOR has ranted that Floyd Mayweather 'deserved a volley to the head' when the pair fought in 2017 - but is 'undecided' as to whether or not to break the rules when he fights against Manny Pacquiao. The Notorious split fans when he revealed that he'll be making his fighting return in th  Read Full Story >>>

5 Things to Ponder in Pacquiao-McGregor Bout
By Paul Magno, Overtime Heroics, Tue, 29 Sep 2020
Buzz has been circulating at a mad pace around a potential Manny Pacquiao-Conor McGregor boxing superfight. But here are some serious points to ponder in this whole thing: 1. Where/When? Rumor has this major PPV event happening somewhere in the Middle East, likely Saudi Arabia. The bigger ques  Read Full Story >>>

Casimero: Naoya Inoue Is Scared Of Me; He's No Monster!
By Keith Idec, BoxingScene.com, Tue, 29 Sep 2020
UNCASVILLE, Connecticut – John Riel Casimero asked if he could take off his mask at the start of his post-fight press conference Saturday night. The colorful Filipino fighter didn’t want to hide his face while he spoke. He couldn’t hide his disdain for Naoya Inoue, either. The WBO bantam  Read Full Story >>>

John Reil Casimero stops Duke Micah in impressive fashion
MaxBoxing.com, Tue, 29 Sep 2020
Three-division champion and current WBO bantamweight titleholder John Riel Casimero (30-4, 21 KOs) stopped previously unbeaten Dule Micah in round three at Mohegan Sun Casino in Uncasville, Conn. Saturday night. The time was 54 seconds. Micah (24-1, 19 KOs) did pretty well in the ope  Read Full Story >>>

Fighting Words: What Does Johnriel Casimero Have To Say About Naoya Inoue?
By Fernando Quiles, Fight Sports, Tue, 29 Sep 2020
Casimero put his WBO Bantamweight Championship on the line against Duke Micah this past Saturday, September 26. Casimero retained his gold via third-round TKO. Going into the bout, Micah was undefeated. Inoue is the WBA (Super) and IBF Champion. He’s set to defend his titles against Jason Molon  Read Full Story >>>

Bob Arum: Satori in Las Vegas
By Robert Ecksel, BoxingNoir, Tue, 29 Sep 2020
Saturday’s main event televised live on ESPN+ from York Hall in London between Josh Taylor (17-0, 13 KOs), the WBA/IBF junior welterweight champion from Edinburgh, Scotland, and previously undefeated mandatory challenger Apinun Khongsong (16-1, 13 KOs), from Bangkok, Thailand, wasn’t worth the p  Read Full Story >>>

Emerging Heavyweights: Three to Watch
By Ted Sares, The Sweet Science, Tue, 29 Sep 2020
Victor Faust (Viktor Vykhryst), a 6’6” 232-pound Ukrainian heavyweight (and long-time amateur) is a product of the great amateur program in the Ukraine–one that has produced the likes of the Klitschko brothers, Oleksandr Usyk, Vasily Lomachenko, and more recently Sergiy Derevyanchenko. At f  Read Full Story >>>

SELBY VS. KAMBOSOS JR LANDS ON USYK-CHISORA UNDERCARD
PhilBoxing.com, Mon, 28 Sep 2020

Lee Selby will take on George Kambosos Jr in a Final Eliminator for the IBF Lightweight World Title on the undercard of the blockbuster Heavyweight clash between Oleksandr Usyk and Derek Chisora on Saturday October 31, live on Sky  Read Full Story >>>

Inoue to Casimero: You won't be able to hit me
By Roy Luarca, Rappler, Mon, 28 Sep 2020
WBA and IBF bantamweight champion Naoya Inoue reacts to the verbal jabs thrown at him by WBO titlist Johnriel Casimero Naoya Inoue won't take Johnriel Casimero's taunts and insults on silent mode. Inoue, the World Boxing Association and International Boxing Federation bantamweight titlist, rea  Read Full Story >>>

COSTA: INOUE vs CASIMERO, A SECOND LOOK
By Carlos Costa, PhilBoxing.com, Mon, 28 Sep 2020

“I think Johnriel Casimero has a legitimate shot against Naoya Inoue,” says award-winning Filipino boxing writer Dong Secuya of Philboxing. And I absolutely 100% agree with the savvy Dong Secuya, even more so aft  Read Full Story >>>

John Kavanagh confirms Conor McGregor v Manny Pacquiao is nearly done deal
By Martin Domin, Irish Mirror, Mon, 28 Sep 2020
Conor McGregor's coach has confirmed he is close to agreeing terms with Manny Pacquiao. McGregor tweeted on Friday that he will take on the eight-division boxing world champion in the Middle East early next year. Pacquiao then confirmed he will donate part of his purse to the relief effort a  Read Full Story >>>

Freddie Roach Expects Pacquiao To Easily Destroy McGregor
BoxingScene.com, Mon, 28 Sep 2020
Freddie Roach, trainer for WBA welterweight champion Manny Pacquiao, has warned that his boxer would demolish former two-weight UFC champion Conor McGregor - if the two of them actually reach an agreement to face each other. Last week, McGregor claimed on social media that he was returning to the  Read Full Story >>>

MAGSAYO Vs HERMOSILLO HEADLINES FS1 PBC FIGHT NIGHT OCT 3 IN L.A.
PhilBoxing.com, Mon, 28 Sep 2020

Unbeaten Featherweight Contender Mark Magsayo Battles Rigoberto Hermosillo In Showdown Headlining FS1 PBC Fight Night & on FOX Deportes Saturday, October 3 from Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles LOS ANGELES - (Sep  Read Full Story >>>

FIAZ: TALK IS CHEAP, I’LL MAKE HIM PAY
PhilBoxing.com, Mon, 28 Sep 2020

Oldham prospect fires warning to Baker ahead of grudge match Aqib Fiaz is determined to put his Matchroom Fight Camp disappointment behind him by beating Birmingham’s Kane Baker when they finally meet on the Joshua Buatsi   Read Full Story >>>

Kavanagh confirms McGregor-Pacquiao talks: 'I believe it will happen'
By Nick Baldwin, The Score, Mon, 28 Sep 2020
Conor McGregor's head coach, John Kavanagh, confirmed Sunday that his fighter is in talks to face Manny Pacquiao in a boxing match. Although the bout remains unfinalized, Kavanagh says he understands the former UFC two-division champion and Pacquiao have both agreed to fight each other. "I do   Read Full Story >>>

Manny Pacquiao’s camp confirms McGregor fight is real with proceeds going to COVID-19 relief
By Ryan Harkness , MMA Mania, Mon, 28 Sep 2020
Will Conor McGregor return to boxing in the coming months to face Manny Pacquiao in another ridiculous superfight with an obvious outcome? Or is this all just part of hardball negotiations between McGregor and the UFC as “The Notorious” struggles to get back in the cage? Perhaps it’s both.   Read Full Story >>>

Dana White Responds to Conor McGregor’s Claims of Fight With Manny Pacquiao, Agreeing to Fight Diego Sanchez
By Jeffrey Harris, 411mania.com, Mon, 28 Sep 2020
Speaking at last night’s post-fight press conference for UFC 253 at Abu Dhabi’s Yas Island, UFC President Dana White addressed former champion Conor McGregor’s recent claims of setting up a fight with Manny Pacquiao in the Middle East and agreeing to fight Diego Sanchez. Dana White sounded non  Read Full Story >>>

No problem for Casimero
By Joaquin Henson, PhilBoxing.com, Mon, 28 Sep 2020

WBO bantamweight champion JohnRiel Casimero put his act on full display in his first US pay-per-view appearance and called out the big names in the 118-pound division to come forward after demolishing previously unbeaten G  Read Full Story >>>

BABIC: ‘THE SAVAGE’ WANTS TO SEE BLOOD
PhilBoxing.com, Mon, 28 Sep 2020

Croatian KO artist out to "destroy" Kennedy Alen Babic is promising to deliver another savage knockout when he meets Ireland’s Niall Kennedy over eight rounds on the Joshua Buatsi vs. Marko Calic undercard on Sunday October  Read Full Story >>>

Casimero, Figueroa, and Jermall Charlo All Impress On 1st Half Of Double Header PPV
By James Delcampo, Heavy Bag Boxing, Mon, 28 Sep 2020
In the first phase of this PPV event, WBO World Bantam Champ, John Riel Casimero (30-4) put away Ghana’s, Duke Micah (24-1) in three with the referee stepping in to waive “good bye” after Micah took a steady stream of leather. Down in the second and facing a vicious attack from Casimero, Micah  Read Full Story >>>

Duke Micah was not ready for a world title shot – Coach Asare
Myjoyonline.com, Mon, 28 Sep 2020
Head Coach of Ghana’s national boxing team, the Black Bombers, Ofori Asare has cited inadequate preparation as the main reason for Duke Micah’s catastrophic loss against John Riel Casimero. The Ghanaian boxer suffered his first career loss after the Filipino boxer crushed him in the third rou  Read Full Story >>>

Conor McGregor explodes on social media despite Manny Pacquiao fight
World Boxing News, Mon, 28 Sep 2020
Conor McGregor has spent the weekend losing the plot on social media despite the confirmation of a potential fight with Manny Pacquiao. In a week when McGregor secured the fight he’d chased for the last eighteen months; the Irishman aimed at his former boss at the UFC. McGregor spilled the b  Read Full Story >>>

BRIEDIS WINS THE MUHAMMAD ALI TROPHY AFTER ENTHRALLING FINAL
PhilBoxing.com, Mon, 28 Sep 2020

Season II of the World Boxing Super Series came to its conclusion on Saturday with Mairis Briedis taking home the coveted Muhammad Ali Trophy after a thrilling encounter against Yuniel Dorticos at the Plazamedia Stu  Read Full Story >>>

Johnriel Casimero gets a special call out from fellow Filipino after successful title defense
GMA News Online, Mon, 28 Sep 2020
Reigning WBO world super bantamweight world champion Johnriel Casimero has gotten himself a surprise callout following the first successful defense of his title against Duke Micah on Sunday at the Mohegan Sun Casino in Uncasville, USA. Casimero, 31, needed just three rounds to dispose the previou  Read Full Story >>>