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Amanda Nunes frustrates Ronda Rousey's return to the Octagon
By Rich Mazon , PhilBoxing.com, Sat, 31 Dec 2016
"SHE'S BACK" was the slogan for Ultimate Fighting Championship's UFC 207, referring to the return of Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) superstar Ronda Rousey.
But Rousey's return after her devastating first career defeat to Holly Hol Read Full Story >>>2016 PHILIPPINE BOXING YEAREND REVIEW (PART II)
By Rene Bonsubre, Jr., PhilBoxing.com, Sat, 31 Dec 2016
The second half of the year gave us success in the professional ranks but Philippine amateur boxing once again had a letdown at the Olympics. Manny Pacquiao came out of one of the shortest retirements in history and gifted the n Read Full Story >>> Who?s our biggest sports newsmaker?
By Recah Trinidad, PhilBoxing.com, Sat, 31 Dec 2016
THE year in Philippines sports was a heady high-and-low mix of victory and defeat, triumph and tragedy, but what remained to be determined was whether or not lifter Hidilyn Diaz, who snatched a silver medal Read Full Story >>> RJ?s top 10 pound-for-pound boxers heading into 2017
By Gilbert Manzano, Las Vegas Review Journal, Sat, 31 Dec 2016
Boxing has taken a hit since Floyd Mayweather Jr. last stepped in the ring, but it?s headed in the right direction.
The sport continues to grow worldwide and young stars left their mark in 2016. The superstars are still there with Saul ?Canelo? Alvarez, Manny Pacquiao and Gennady Golovkin dominat Read Full Story >>> 2016 PHILIPPINE BOXING YEAREND REVIEW (PART I)
By Rene Bonsubre, Jr., PhilBoxing.com, Sat, 31 Dec 2016
It was another year of ups and downs, triumphs and disappointments. 2016 will be remembered for notable deaths and boxing was no exception.
January 10 ? The Philippine Sportswriters Association (PSA) chooses boxing champion Read Full Story >>> Lundy's quest for respect and redemption in the 135-pound division begins tonight in Cincinnati
PhilBoxing.com, Sat, 31 Dec 2016
CINCINNATI (Dec. 30th, 2016) -- Eight months removed from major knee surgery, world-rated title challenger "Hammerin'" Hank Lundy returns to the ring tonight to begin his journey toward taking conquering boxing's competitive 135-p Read Full Story >>> Knockouts rule as Inoue and Yaegashi retain titles in Tokyo
By Phil D. Jay, World Boxing News, Sat, 31 Dec 2016
WBO Super Flyweight champion Naoya Inoue moved to 12-0 with a sixth round stoppage win over former world title holder Kohei Kono at the Ariake Colosseum in Tokyo, Japan.
The 23 year-old, who is nominated for WBN's Young Fighter of the Year for a third year in a row having won the award in 2014, r Read Full Story >>> Naoya Inoue dominates Kono to first ever KO defeat
By Ryan Songalia, RingTV.com, Sat, 31 Dec 2016
Naoya Inoue proved himself the indisputable king of Japan?s junior bantamweight division ? and perhaps the best in the entire world ? with a six-round demolition of compatriot Kohei Kono on Friday at Ariake Colosseum in Tokyo to retain his WBO title for the fourth time.
The 23-year-old Inoue ? al Read Full Story >>> Ref bungles Murata-Sandoval knockout in Japan
By Ryan Songalia, RingTV.com, Sat, 31 Dec 2016
A bizarre scene played out on the undercard of one of Japan?s year-end boxing cards in Tokyo.
Ryota Murata (12-0, 9 knockouts), the 2012 Olympic middleweight gold medalist from Nara, Japan, found the target on Mexico City?s Bruno Sandoval (19-2-1, 15 KOs) in the third round with a shotgun right h Read Full Story >>> Freddie Roach: Terence Crawford a tough fight for Pacquiao, but one we can't turn down
By Wil Esco, Bad Left Hook, Sat, 31 Dec 2016
In this video interview with FightHub, Manny Pacquiao's trainer Freddie Roach talks about a potential Pacquiao-Crawford fight. Check out some excepts of what he had to say below.
On if the time is right to take a fight against Terence Crawford:
"He's big enough [of a name]...he will definitely Read Full Story >>> Omega back in spotlight
By Joaquin Henson, The Philippine Star, Sat, 31 Dec 2016
Sports commentator and ring announcer Rico Navarro of Cebu recently sent an email detailing the return of Omega Pro Sports as a prominent player in the country?s sports landscape. That?s welcome news particularly as back in the ?80s, Omega made waves as the backer of the Mama?s Love basketball team Read Full Story >>> Five reasons why 2017 will be a great year for boxing
By Scott Wilson, GIVEMESPORT, Sat, 31 Dec 2016
Anthony Joshua, Gennady Golovkin and Manny Pacquiao were among the stars of boxing in 2016.
AJ went from being a rising talent to a champion, winning the IBF heavyweight title with victory over Charles Martin in April and setting up a super-fight with Wladimir Klitschko in 2017 with a consummate Read Full Story >>> Five questions for boxing in 2017: Who wins the heavyweight showdown in England?
By Lyle Fitzsimmons, CBS Sports, Sat, 31 Dec 2016
It's the most wonderful time of the year.
Particularly if your occupation involves making lists.
And given that one of the CBS Sports boxing team mandates is to wrap 2016 in a tasteful bow before flipping the calendar to 2017, this is as good a place as any to get it accomplished.
So withou Read Full Story >>> Former heavyweight boxer Andrew Golota cuts a giant figure, even in retirement
By Homer D. Sayson, Spin.ph, Sat, 31 Dec 2016
CHICAGO - While wolfing down a steak with my wife at a hotel near downtown Milwaukee, a very large human being entered the cafe, creating a stir on what had been a quiet breakfast.
As the other diners curiously watched and wondered, I knew exactly who the giant was.
He used to be a murderous Read Full Story >>> TMT Invades Barclays Center/Showtime Kicks Off New Year In Boxing Jan. 14
By John Gatling, NYFights.com, Sat, 31 Dec 2016
?You have your moments. Not many of them? But you do have them.? ?Princess Leia Organa
If the iconic figure from a galaxy far, far away (portrayed by a very special Carrie Fisher, who will be missed) could speak to the leaders of boxing?s empire, there?s a chance she might utter those famous line Read Full Story >>> Light-heavyweight champion Andre Ward led in two categories, whilst Manny 'PacMan' Pacquiao placed #2 in power conn. pct. Carl Frampton's 52.5 thrown per round ranked #2.
By Lyle Fitzsimmons, CBS Sports, Sat, 31 Dec 2016
It's the most wonderful time of the year.
Particularly if your occupation involves making lists.
And given that one of the CBS Sports boxing team mandates is to wrap 2016 in a tasteful bow before flipping the calendar to 2017, this is as good a place as any to get it accomplished.
So withou Read Full Story >>> Fighter of the Year: Stats favor Terence Crawford for 2016 crown
World Boxing News, Sat, 31 Dec 2016
Statistically Speaking: The CompuBox 2016 Fighter of the Year is Terence Crawford, who tallied 49 points on the CompuBox Categorical Leaders list.
Super-lightweight king Crawford and runner-up Vasyl Lomachenko (44 points) led in four categories each.
Roman 'Chocolatito' Gonzalez lead by large Read Full Story >>> 16 things sports fans can look forward to in 2017
By Charles Curtis, USA Today, Sat, 31 Dec 2016
You're about to get your wish, Internet: 2017 is coming fast.
So let's stop looking into the past year for a second and look ahead, because there's so much to be excited about (and yeah, a lot of people hated 2016). Get your popcorn ready for what should be some must-see storylines.
1. Another Read Full Story >>> Lewkowicz Secures Right to Broadcast KO King Guzman's Title Defense This Saturday in Japan
PhilBoxing.com, Fri, 30 Dec 2016
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Sampson Lewkowicz of Sampson Boxing is proud to announce he has secured the rights to broadcast a special early-morning Woz Promotions tripleheader of world-class boxing, on TyC Sports, on Saturday, December 31, Read Full Story >>> JUSTICE INGLIS INDUCTS PBOC OFFICIALS
By Dong Secuya, PhilBoxing.com, Fri, 30 Dec 2016
Mandaue City, Cebu ? Court of Appeals Justice Gabby Inglis inducted the newly elected officials of the Professional Boxing Officials of Cebu (PBOC) Friday afternoon hosted by FelJobs office along F.B. Cabahug St. here where t Read Full Story >>>
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