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AIBA reassigns executive director as controversy swirls in Rio
By Mitch Abramson, RingTV.com, Fri, 19 Aug 2016
The fallout from the controversy surrounding a number of puzzling decisions in Olympic boxing in Rio continued on Thursday as AIBA announced that executive director Karim Bouzidi had been reassigned in an attempt to ensure a ?level playing field and a fair and transparent sport.?
On Wednesday, th Read Full Story >>>Bob Arum slams HBO for not distributing Manny Pacquiao's next pay-per-view
By Lance Pugmire, Los Angeles Times, Fri, 19 Aug 2016
Veteran boxing promoter Bob Arum, criticizing HBO for ?abandoning? Manny Pacquiao ?after sucking him dry for 10 years,? said Thursday he?s mulling self-distributing the fighter?s Nov. 5 pay-per-view fight against welterweight champion Jessie Vargas.
HBO informed Arum this month that it would not Read Full Story >>> Ramirez backs Vargas
Tempo, Fri, 19 Aug 2016
But new program, coaches needed, says PSC chief.
A leadership change over at the Association of Boxing Alliances of the Philippines is not necessary following the dismal performance of the two boxers in the Rio Olympics, the Philippine Sports Commission (PSC) said.
While admitting that the fai Read Full Story >>> Abap: Where did we go wrong?
By Recah Trinidad, PhilBoxing.com, Fri, 19 Aug 2016
Ed Picson.
THE ASSOCIATION of Boxing Alliances of the Philippines (Abap) honestly feels it has done everything possible under the sun for its medal quest in the Rio Olympics, but explains that it fell short after falling t Read Full Story >>> ALBERT PAGARA RECOGNIZED DURING MAASIN CITY FIESTA
By Maloney L. Samaco, PhilBoxing.com, Fri, 19 Aug 2016
Former World Boxing Organization superbantamweight champion Prince Albert Pagara was given a plaque of recognition by the city government during the Maasin City Fiesta professional and amateur boxing last Tuesda Read Full Story >>> GABRIEL ROSADO TO FACE WILLIE MONROE, JR. IN CROSSROADS SHOWDOWN AS THE CO-MAIN EVENT TO CANELO VS. SMITH ON SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 17
PhilBoxing.com, Fri, 19 Aug 2016
FORMER OLYMPIAN JOSEPH DIAZ, JR. STEPS UP IN LIKELY PRELUDE TO A TITLE FIGHT VS. WARRIOR ANDREW CANCIO
SUPERSTAR FEATHERWEIGHT PROSPECT DIEGO DE LA HOYA MAKES PAY PER VIEW DEBUT VS. LUIS ORLANDO DEL VALLE
FROM AT&T STADIUM IN ARLINGTON, TEXAS, PRESENTED LIVE BY HBO PAY-PER-VIEW?
Tickets Read Full Story >>> Andre Berto To Conor McGregor -- STAY OUT OF STOCKTON ... After 'Crackhead Ese' Insult (VIDEO)
PhilBoxing.com, Fri, 19 Aug 2016
TMZ SPORTS -- Andre Berto is giving Conor McGregor a warning Marsellus Wallace would approve of ... saying after the "crackhead ese" diss Conor put on Nate Diaz ... his Stockton privileges have been revoked.
Stockton is, of Read Full Story >>> History making WMMAA Pan-American Championship Oct. 7-9 in Santiago, Chile
PhilBoxing.com, Fri, 19 Aug 2016
MONTE CARLO, Monaco (August 18, 2016)- History will be made October 7-9 when Chile hosts the inaugural World Mixed Martial Arts Association (WMMAA) Pan-American Championship - CHILE 2016 -- in Santiago.
Initiative on MMA as a sport will build on the well-earned reputation of previous martial art Read Full Story >>> After finishing 3rd year of medical school, It's back to boxing for undefeated super middleweight Devar Ferhadi
PhilBoxing.com, Fri, 19 Aug 2016
Crystal City, Virginia (August 18, 2016)--One of the best stories in boxing will have another chapter written this Friday night as Devar Ferhadi takes on Christopher Petty in a four-round bout at the Crystal City Hilton in Crystal City, Virginia.
In the main event, Undefeated Mykal Fox will make Read Full Story >>> Pinoy Pride: Nietes plans patient fight versus Sosa
By Roy Luarca, Philippine Daily Inquirer, Fri, 19 Aug 2016
DONNIE ?Ahas? Nietes won?t rush in and try to chop down Mexican Edgar Sosa as soon as the bell rings for their battle for the World Boxing Organization inter-continental flyweight crown on Sept. 24 at StubHub Center in Carson, California.
The longest reigning Filipino world champion will be patie Read Full Story >>> Vargas: Experience Fighting Southpaws is Key To Beat Pacquiao
By Ryan Burton, BoxingScene.com, Fri, 19 Aug 2016
On November 5th, WBO welterweight champion Jessie Vargas (27-1) will step foot in the ring at the Thomas & Mack Center in Las Vegas in the biggest fight of his career. Standing across from him will be 8-division champion Manny Pacquiao (58-6-2).
The 27-year-old Las Vegas resident has been looking Read Full Story >>> Manny Pacquiao Having Trouble Landing A Home For His Pay-Per-View Fight Vs. Jessie Vargas
By Josh Katzowitz, Forbes.com, Fri, 19 Aug 2016
When Manny Pacquiao agreed to a Nov. 5 fight with Jessie Vargas, he and promoter Bob Arum knew they were entering into a busy portion of the 2016 calendar. After all, the last four months of the year already will feature pay-per-view events with Canelo Alvarez vs. Liam Smith in September and Andre W Read Full Story >>> Exclusive: Koncz confirms HBO won?t distribute Pacquiao v Vargas
By Phil D. Jay, World Boxing News, Fri, 19 Aug 2016
Manny Pacquiao advisor Michael Koncz has corroborated rumours that HBO have pulled out of the running to show the Filipino Senator?s next fight.
The 37 year-old makes his return from a brief retirement when challenging welterweight world champion and Las Vegas-native Jessie Vargas on November 5 b Read Full Story >>> Op-Ed: Floyd Mayweather gauging public pulse on possible comeback fight
By Leo Reyes, Digital Journal, Fri, 19 Aug 2016
Unbeaten boxing champ Floyd Mayweather isn't just known for his skill and talent in the sport but he is also noted for being a marketing wizard more specifically in promoting sports events in general and boxing fights in particular.
There have been instances in the past when Mayweather would com Read Full Story >>> Mayweather shows off his latest signing: Olympic finalist Stevenson
World Boxing News, Fri, 19 Aug 2016
Floyd Mayweather has wasted no time adding to his roster of fighters as the pound for pound king takes in the Rio 2016 Olympic tournament.
The 39 year-old has been in Brazil for the past few days eyeing up potential stars of the future and was proud to announce the signing of bantamweight Shakur Read Full Story >>> 5 British Fighters Who Have a Point to Prove in the Remainder of 2016
By Rob Lancaster, BleacherReport.com, Fri, 19 Aug 2016
There comes a time in every fighter's career when they find their credibility questioned.
It could be they are untested at the highest level, or perhaps they have yet to fulfil their obvious potential. Others may be looking to bounce back and show a recent defeat was nothing more than a blip. Rep Read Full Story >>> The Unknown Unknown Winston
By Clarence George, Boxing.com, Fri, 19 Aug 2016
?Winston wasn?t championship material,? wrote boxing columnist Billy Prince on April 6, 1958, ?but he was a real rough-tough guy? ?
?The appropriately nicknamed Unknown Winston.??Randy Roberts
Of little consequence, perhaps, but Unknown Winston was about as durable as they come, was ?feroc Read Full Story >>> MacJoe Arroyo Arrives on August 29
By Epifanio M. Almeda, PhilBoxing.com, Thu, 18 Aug 2016
McJoe Arroyo.
IBF superflyweight champion McJoe Arroyo (17-0-0, 8 KOs) of Puerto Rico arrives on August 29 for his mandatory title defense against challenger Jerwin Ancajas (24-1-1, 16 KOs).
Arroyo and company?s flig Read Full Story >>> PH SENATE PAYS TRIBUTE TO OLYMPIC SILVER MEDALIST HIDILYN DIAZ
By Eddie Alinea, PhilBoxing.com, Thu, 18 Aug 2016
The Philippine Senate paid tribute to the newest Filipino sports hero, weightlifter Hidilyn Diaz, who brought honor to the country by stashing away with the silver medal in the women's weightlifting event in the on- Read Full Story >>> WBC PRESIDENT MAURICIO SULAIMAN BELIEVES A MAJOR OVERHAUL OF AMATEUR BOXING IS NEEDED
By Ronnie Nathanielsz, PhilBoxing.com, Thu, 18 Aug 2016
World Boxing Council president Mauricio Sulaiman believes a major overhaul of amateur boxing is absolutely essential although he concedes that ?if the priority is commercial, it's going to be very difficult to establish any changes Read Full Story >>>
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