Joshua Filler survived being knocked to the loser’s side by Alex Pagulayan on day two of the World Pool Championship 2023 in Kielce, Poland as only 64 remain after two days of action live on Sky Sports, Viaplay, DAZN, Matchroom.Live and TV networks worldwide.
Read Full Story >>>Tommy Fury Must Beat Jake Paul
By Paul Magno, Overtime Heroics, Fri, 03 Feb 2023
Up until his nasty rivalry with Jake Paul, Tommy Fury was best known for being the kid brother of heavyweight champ Tyson Fury and for being a reality TV star in the UK.
And, yeah, after his rivalry with Jake Paul is settled old news, he STILL may be best known for being the kid brother of the he Read Full Story >>>
Juan Manuel Marquez’s Manny Pacquiao KO almost didn’t happen
By Phil D. Jay, World Boxing News, Fri, 03 Feb 2023
Juan Manuel Marquez was almost pulled out of the Manny Pacquiao fight a round before he landed his most famous knockout blow.
Top Rank promoter Bob Arum informed WBN that it was his belief Marquez’s corner was a split second away from ending his Pacquiao destiny.
After being dropped and domi Read Full Story >>>
Cataraja to fight ex-OPBF champ Heno
By Lito delos Reyes, PhilBoxing.com, Fri, 03 Feb 2023
UNDEFEATED Kevin Jake “KJ” Cataraja of Cebu City will fight former Orient and Pacific Boxing Federation light flyweight champion Edward “El Heneral Fighting” Heno of Paranaque City for the OPBF super flyweight title Read Full Story >>>
Bantamweight bonanza
By Nick Giongco, Daily Tribune, Fri, 03 Feb 2023
The prospects of seeing four Filipino fighters reigning as world bantamweight champions at the same time surfaced yesterday when the International Boxing Federation formally ordered Vincent Astrolabio and Puerto Rican Emmanuel Rodriguez to square off for the vacant crown.
Astrolabio earned the sh Read Full Story >>>
PH chess team loses to Poland in FIDE Chess Olympiad for People with Disabilities
By Marlon Bernardino, PhilBoxing.com, Fri, 03 Feb 2023
MANILA---Sixth-ranked Team Philippines lost to first-ranked Poland, 1.5-2.5, and fell to tie for the third spot after four rounds in the FIDE Chess Olympiad for People with Disabilities at the Belgrade's Crown Plaza Hotel Wednesday in Belgrade, Serbia on Thursday.
National Master Henry Roger Lope Read Full Story >>>
SERRANO VS. CRUZ FINAL PRESS CONFERENCE QUOTES
PhilBoxing.com, Fri, 03 Feb 2023
Double-header of undisputed action on Saturday in New York
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Eddie Hearn:
“Welcome everybody today, huge turno Read Full Story >>>
SPORTSCLOPEDIA 27: WBO ORDERS MELVIN JERUSALEM VS. OSCAR COLLAZO MANDATORY TITLE FIGHT
By Maloney L. Samaco, PhilBoxing.com, Fri, 03 Feb 2023
The World Boxing Organization formally ordered a mandatory minimumweight title fight between Melvin Jerusalem and Oscar Collazo during the weekend. They were given until February 14 to reach an agreement and avoid a p Read Full Story >>>
Weigh-In Results: Emanuel Navarrete vs. Liam Wilson
PhilBoxing.com, Fri, 03 Feb 2023
TOMORROW at 10 p.m. ET/7 p.m. PT LIVE on ESPN, ESPN Deportes & ESPN+
(ESPN, ESPN Deportes & ESPN+, 10 p.m. ET/7 p.m. PT)
• Emanuel Navarrete 129.2 lbs. vs. Liam Wilson 126.3 lbs
(Vacant WBO Junior Light Read Full Story >>>
‘I’m coming for you’ – Usyk continues trolling of Tyson Fury’s ‘belly’ as undisputed fight talks near conclusion
By Chisanga Malata , The Sun, Fri, 03 Feb 2023
OLEKSANDR USYK has taken to his SWIMMING POOL to continue his trolling of Tyson Fury.
The undefeated Ukrainian is on the brink of finalising a historic undisputed heavyweight showdown with the Gypsy King.
All that remains is for the venue for the mouthwatering clash to be finalised, although t Read Full Story >>>
Adrien Broner had a Problem: Volume 1 – Bankruptcy
By Phil D. Jay, World Boxing News, Fri, 03 Feb 2023
Former boxing champion Adrien Broner listed the twenty problems he’s overcome ahead of his return to action on February 25. World Boxing News begins the countdown with number one – bankruptcy.
Broner took to social media to break down every obstacle overcome during his problematic time when h Read Full Story >>>
Featherweight Thrill: China Champ Liu Wensong Battles "Ipugao" KJ Natuplag Saturday in Dubai
By Carlos Costa, PhilBoxing.com, Thu, 02 Feb 2023
Skilled Filipino WBO Oriental Champion KJ Natuplag and Middle Kingdom warrior champ Liu Wensong are all-systems-go to climb the ring for their thrilling war this coming Saturday, February 4, at the VIC Sports Complex in Dub Read Full Story >>>
Houston Rockets defeat OKC Thunder again, 112-106
By Emmanuel Rivera, RRT, PhilBoxing.com, Thu, 02 Feb 2023
In boxing, styles make fights. Could the same maxim be true in the game of hoops?
The Houston Rockets, who own the worst record (13-38) in the Western Conference, had the style to beat the OKC Thunder, 112-106, Read Full Story >>>
RISING AUSSIE HEAVYWEIGHT STAR JUSTIS HUNI SIGNS WITH MATCHROOM BOXING
PhilBoxing.com, Thu, 02 Feb 2023
Brisbane talent joins Eddie Hearn on a multi-year deal
Australia’s rising Heavyweight star Justis Huni (7-0, 4 KOs) has signed a multi-year promotional deal with Eddie Hearn’s Matchroom Boxing.
The Read Full Story >>>
Donaire Versus Estrada for WBC Dual Titles Possible?
By Teodoro Medina Reynoso, PhilBoxing.com, Thu, 02 Feb 2023
Nonito Donaire is left without an opponent to fight for the WBC bantamweight crown left vacant by erstwhile undisputed world champion Naoya Inoue.
This after original foe Jason Moloney through his promoter Top Read Full Story >>>
Boxer Omar Henry’s Passing Still Impacts Sport 10 Years Later
PhilBoxing.com, Thu, 02 Feb 2023
10 Year Anniversary of Henry's Passing with Documentary in Production
Feb 1. 2023 marks the 10-year anniversary of the untimely death of Team Mayweather affiliate and Top Rank alumni Omar Henry, a Chicago-born boxer of Puerto Rican & African American descent who rose to stardom on social media be Read Full Story >>>
SHAW SURVIVES DAY 1 SCARE AS VAN BOENING CRUISES
PhilBoxing.com, Thu, 02 Feb 2023
Jayson Shaw survived a hill-hill scare in his opening match of the World Pool Championship 2023 in Kielce, Poland as defending champion Shane Van Boening cruised through to Winners Round 1 unscathed live on Sky Sports, Vi Read Full Story >>>
Press Conference Notes: Emanuel Navarrete & Liam Wilson Primed for Junior Lightweight Title Showdown
PhilBoxing.com, Thu, 02 Feb 2023
Navarrete-Wilson goes down Friday LIVE on ESPN, ESPN Deportes and ESPN+ at 10 p.m. ET/7 p.m. PT
GLENDALE, Ariz. (Feb. 1, 2023) — The Top Rank on ESPN 2023 schedule continues with a star-studded bill FRIDAY evenin Read Full Story >>>
SERRANO: UNDISPUTED WOULD BE HUGE FOR PUERTO RICO
PhilBoxing.com, Thu, 02 Feb 2023
Brooklyn ace aiming to make history on Saturday night in New York
Amanda Serrano and greatness go hand-in-hand – but the Brooklyn star admits that beating Erika Cruz to become the undisputed World Featherweight c Read Full Story >>>
PH scores 3rd straight win in Serbia, FIDE Chess Olympiad for People with Disabilities
By Marlon Bernardino, PhilBoxing.com, Thu, 02 Feb 2023
MANILA---THE Philippine chess team thwarted Serbia 2 to claim its third win, 3.5-0.5, in the FIDE Chess Olympiad for People with Disabilities at the Belgrade's Crown Plaza Hotel Wednesday in Belgrade, Serbia.
The Nationals had a good start at the get go of the game. Behind the sweet brilliant han Read Full Story >>>