Coverage begins LIVE on ESPN+ FRIDAY at 6 p.m. ET/3 p.m. PT QUEBEC CITY, Canada (June 25, 2025) — Super middleweight destroyer Christian Mbilli has waited years for this moment and plans to take advantage of it a  

Rivas vs Wada: Battle for Women’s OPBF Supremacy Today in Japan
By Carlos Costa, PhilBoxing.com, Thu, 26 Jun 2025

Filipina contender Carleans "Chay" Rivas (9-7-4, 1 KO) and Japanese defending champion Madoka Wada (3-0, 2 KOs) are set to clash in their anticipated war for the OPBF Minimumweight title, happening today, Thursday, June 2  Read Full Story >>>

Mexican boxing icon Gilberto “Zurdo” Ramirez Respects Cuban fighters & rivalry
PhilBoxing.com, Thu, 26 Jun 2025

To defend unified WBA & WBO World Cruiserweight Titles vs. Yuniel Dortico this Saturday on Jake Paul-Julio Chavez, Jr. PPV Event LOS ANGELES (June 25, 2025) –- Unified World Cruiserweight Champion Gilberto “Zur  Read Full Story >>>

Claressa Shields Partners with King Moore to Empower Detroit Youth with the “Follow Your Dreams” Program Presented by SMT Financial Partners
PhilBoxing.com, Thu, 26 Jun 2025

Claressa Shields Vs. Lani Daniels Takes Place on Saturday, July 26 for the Undisputed Heavyweight World Championship at Little Caesars Arena in Detroit Live on DAZN DETROIT (JUNE 25, 2025) – Ahead of t  Read Full Story >>>

EXCLUSIVE: Manny Pacquiao Jr may miss father’s undercard slot
By Phil D. Jay, World Boxing News, Thu, 26 Jun 2025
EXCLUSIVE | World Boxing News can reveal that Manny Pacquiao Jr. fighting on his father’s July 19 undercard is no longer certain. WBN first reported that Pacquiao Jr. would make his professional debut on the undercard after a discussion with trainer Marvin Somodo. Back in December, Somodo ho  Read Full Story >>>

SUPER PACMAN
By Nick Giongco, Daily Tribune, Wed, 25 Jun 2025
There’s one thing that’s going to catapult Manny Pacquiao to the world title against Mario Barrios on 19 July. It is the one thing that made him an eight-division world champion alongside his lightning-quick reflexes. Former world champion Jerwin Ancajas spends almost the entire day in the  Read Full Story >>>

Saturday’s title defense vs. Yuniel Dorticos could be prelude to mega-fight for Gilberto Ramirez against Jake Paul or Unification showdown with Jay Opetaia or Badou Jack
PhilBoxing.com, Wed, 25 Jun 2025

LOS ANGELES (June 24, 2025) –- Mexican cruiserweight champion Gilberto “Zurdo” Ramirez (47-1, 30 KOs) must take care of business this Saturday night in his World Boxing Organization (WBO) and World Boxing Association (WBA)   Read Full Story >>>

THE PAST WEEK IN ACTION 25 June 2025: Norman Flattens Sasaki; Simsri Edges Araneta; Rodriguez Outpoints Yafai
By Eric Armit, PhilBoxing.com, Tue, 24 Jun 2025

HIGHLIGHTS -Brian Norman retains the WBO welterweight title with a fifth round kayo of Jin Sasaki -Thanongsak Simsri wins the vacant IBF light fly title with a split decision over Cristian Araneta -Francisco Rodrig  Read Full Story >>>

David Picasso poised for another crack at Naoya Inoue by aligning with Sean Gibbons
By Lance Pugmire, BoxingScene.com, Tue, 24 Jun 2025
The unbeaten WBC top-ranked junior featherweight contender David Picasso of Mexico has joined the man with the Midas Touch: advisor Sean Gibbons of Knuckleheads Boxing, the COO of Manny Pacquiao’s Promotions. Immediately, Gibbons told BoxingScene Monday that victories by both Picasso – on the  Read Full Story >>>

FM Daluz rules 7th AQ Prime FIDE Standard Open chess tilt
By Marlon Bernardino, PhilBoxing.com, Tue, 24 Jun 2025
Seasoned woodpusher and FIDE Master (FM) Christian Mark Daluz emerged as the champion in the 7th AQ Prime FIDE Standard Open Chess Tournament last Sunday, June 22, 2025, at the Level 3 BodySenses, Robinsons Metro East, Pasig City. FM Daluz, who plays for the University of Santo Tomas under the gu  Read Full Story >>>

Expert advice
By Nick Giongco, Daily Tribune, Tue, 24 Jun 2025
The three Filipino fighters seeing action in the undercard of Manny Pacquiao’s monumental comeback next month in Las Vegas have been getting premium pointers from the eight-division champion. As the trio of Eumir Marcial, Jerwin Ancajas and Mark Magsayo continue to hang out with Pacquiao in his  Read Full Story >>>

Ancajas awaits call to join card
By Joaquin Henson, PhilBoxing.com, Tue, 24 Jun 2025

Former IBF superflyweight champion Jerwin Ancajas continues to train with the mindset of fighting on the July 19 card featuring Manny Pacquiao in Las Vegas but no opponent has been named so far. Still, Ancajas is stay  Read Full Story >>>

Macado fights Dulayba in Venue 88
By Lito delos Reyes, PhilBoxing.com, Tue, 24 Jun 2025

RAMEL “The Sharp” Macado of Koronadal City will fight Adrian “Insiong” Dulayba of Butuan City on June 29, Sunday at the Venue 88 in General Santos City. The 29-year-old Macado [9-1-0, 5KOs] of Sanman Boxi  Read Full Story >>>

“Showtime” Shea Willcox & Rich Allen turned in KO Performances
PhilBoxing.com, Tue, 24 Jun 2025

“Fight Night at the Vets Club IV” Official results from Bridgewater, Mass. BRIDGEWATER, Mass. (June 22, 2025) – The two newest members of Granite Chin Promotions’ (GCP) stable, undefeated Everett (MA) junio  Read Full Story >>>

Undefeated prospect Marco Romero To be showcased on Deontay Wilder PPV card this Friday night in Wichita
PhilBoxing.com, Tue, 24 Jun 2025
KANSAS CITY, Kan. (June 23, 2025) – Only two weeks after his last fight, fast-tracked Kansas boxing phenom Marco “El Tiburon” Romero (8-0, 7 KOs) returns this Friday night in Wichita to fight on the “Legacy Reloaded” card, presented by Global Combat Collective, and headlined by the ring re  Read Full Story >>>

Toro Promotions. Inc. to promote its First International pro boxing show in El Salvador on September 20th
PhilBoxing.com, Tue, 24 Jun 2025
LOS ANGELES (June 23, 2025) – Toro Promotions, Inc. has announced that it will expand its market on the international scene by promoting its first pro boxing event on September 20th in El Salvador. The world of professional boxing is set to make history as El Salvador proudly hosts its inaugur  Read Full Story >>>

Oklahoma Completes Dream Season; Whips Indiana in Game 7, 103-91 for First NBA Title in Thunder Era
By Teodoro Medina Reynoso, PhilBoxing.com, Mon, 23 Jun 2025

Oklahoma completed a dream season beating worthy Finals rival Indiana Pacers in the ultimate game, 103-91 to win its first NBA championship in the Thunder era. The Thunder emerged as the team with the best win-loss record   Read Full Story >>>

Pacquiao sparring partner wishes Barrios ‘good luck’
By Nick Giongco, Daily Tribune, Mon, 23 Jun 2025
One of Manny Pacquiao’s tall and rangy sparring partners has a simple message to World Boxing Council (WBC) welterweight champion Mario Barrios. “Good luck, Mario Barrios. Good luck, good luck,” Saul Bustos told Los Angeles-based GMA stringer Jhay Otamias after watching the latest sparring   Read Full Story >>>

Japanese Boxer Jin Sasaki Suffers Memory Loss Following Brutal Knockout in WBO Title Fight
By Gabriel F. Cordero, PhilBoxing.com, Mon, 23 Jun 2025

Japanese boxing prospect Jin Sasaki, 23, is facing a challenging recovery after suffering a devastating knockout in his WBO welterweight title bout against American Brian Norman Jr. on Thursday, June 19, in Tokyo. The  Read Full Story >>>

Toshihiko Era Becomes WBF Asia Champion at Age 50
By Carlos Costa, PhilBoxing.com, Mon, 23 Jun 2025

BANGKOK, Thailand — In a remarkable achievement, veteran Japanese fighter Toshihiko Era (恵良敏彦) from Osaka has become the oldest boxer to claim an Asian boxing championship. At 50 years old, Era showcased his dete  Read Full Story >>>

Ador Torres, Renato Cha, Lemuel De Barbo and Ivan Ognayon Score KO Wins in Thailand
By Carlos Costa, PhilBoxing.com, Mon, 23 Jun 2025

BANGKOK, Thailand — Filipino boxers Ador Torres, Renato Cha Jr., Lemuel Kenneth De Barbo and Ivan Ognayon delivered impressive knockout victories in non-title bouts at an event held at the Highland Boxing Gym in Ba  Read Full Story >>>

2025 USA Boxing Junior Olympics and Summer Festival Concludes with Junior, Youth and Elite Championships
PhilBoxing.com, Mon, 23 Jun 2025
LAS VEGAS, Nev. (June 21, 2025) – The 2025 USA Boxing Junior Olympics and Summer Festival has concluded after six days of incredible action from its registered participants. On the final day of competition, the Male and Female Junior, Youth and Elite division champions were crowned, tying a bow on  Read Full Story >>>

Second Stage of the WBC Boxing Grand Prix Concludes with Great Success: Heavyweight and Featherweight
By Gabriel F. Cordero, PhilBoxing.com, Sun, 22 Jun 2025

The second stage of the innovative WBC Boxing Grand Prix tournament, a vision of WBC President for Life José Sulaimán, With the support of Riyadh Season and His Excellency, Turki Alalshikh, has been a resou  Read Full Story >>>

Miel Ticket: Vito Mielnicki Jr. Shuts Out Kamil Gardzielik
PhilBoxing.com, Sun, 22 Jun 2025

Jahi Tucker Beats Lorenzo Simpson in Co-Feature NEWARK, N.J. (June 21, 2025) — Middleweight contender Vito Mielnicki Jr. returned to his home state for another night in the spotlight. The 23-year-old defeated  Read Full Story >>>

WBC Grand Prix super lightweight results from Riyadh
By Gabriel F. Cordero, PhilBoxing.com, Sun, 22 Jun 2025

The second round of the WBC Boxing Grand Prix took place in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, in spectacular fashion at the BLVD Skating Rink in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The tournament began in April with a total of 64 bout  Read Full Story >>>

Francisco Rodriguez Jr. Stuns Galal Yafai in Birmingham, Secures Interim WBC Flyweight Title
By Dong Secuya, PhilBoxing.com, Sun, 22 Jun 2025

In a significant upset at BP Pulse Live Arena in Birmingham, England Saturday night (early Sunday in Manila) Mexico's Francisco Rodriguez Jr. delivered a masterful performance to defeat hometown hero and Olympic gold m  Read Full Story >>>

Jesse 'The Little Giant' Espinas Crowned WBC Asia Super Flyweight Champion in Exciting Knockout Victory in China
By Carlos Costa, PhilBoxing.com, Sun, 22 Jun 2025

In a resounding triumph, Filipino big heart warrior Jesse "The Little Giant" Espinas (24-7, 14 KOs), claimed the WBC Asia Super Flyweight title with a stunning round 5 technical knockout victory over China's Jiangtao Cao  Read Full Story >>>

Bantam and Intermediate Champions Crowned on Day Five of USA Boxing Junior Olympics and Summer Festival
PhilBoxing.com, Sun, 22 Jun 2025
Junior, Youth and Elite Division Matchups Slated for Saturday LAS VEGAS, Nev. (June 20, 2025) – Friday’s lone session has concluded at the 2025 USA Boxing Junior Olympics and Summer Festival inside the Las Vegas Convention Center in Las Vegas, Nev. Day five was packed with 154 bouts decided t  Read Full Story >>>

Filipinos De Barbo, Ognayon, Cha and Torres in Action in Brico Santig’s Show in Thailand
By Carlos Costa, PhilBoxing.com, Sat, 21 Jun 2025

BANGKOK, THAILAND - Four promising Filipino are all set to see action in the entertaining Brico Santig show set for Sunday, June 22, at the Highland Boxing Gym in Bangkok, Kingdom of Thailand. The eight-bo  Read Full Story >>>

‘LA FRIDAY NIGHT FIGHTS 2’: DAVID STEVENS DEFEATS PETR KHAMUKOV BY 10-ROUND UNANIMOUS DECISION
PhilBoxing.com, Sat, 21 Jun 2025
Leo Ruiz, Juan Sanchez, Dorian Mendez, Alexis Alvarado, Emiliano Alvarado & Daniel Cruz Score Televised Victories in Exciting Undercard Attractions LONG BEACH, CA – June 20, 2025 – David “Dynamite” Stevens (15-2, 10 KOs) of Reading, PA, got past a determined challenge from Russian Olympia  Read Full Story >>>

Era and Nantapech Ready to Clash for WBF Asia in Thailand; Filipinos in the Undercard
By Carlos Costa, PhilBoxing.com, Sat, 21 Jun 2025

BANGKOK, THAILAND - All systems are go for the WBF Asia Pacific title fight. Japanese boxing veteran Toshihiko Era (25-4-1, 20 KOs) and Thai challenger Komkrich Nantapech (38-15-1, 28 KOs) have successfully made weig  Read Full Story >>>

Rested and recharged
By Nick Giongco, Daily Tribune, Sat, 21 Jun 2025
Manny Pacquiao was lacing up his trainers, already dressed in his jet-black running outfit ready to head out from his apartment on Wilshire Boulevard for his morning training session on Thursday when his phone rang. He pressed the answer button after five rings and greeted the caller, who was tho  Read Full Story >>>