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‘Boom!’: ‘Tank’ Davis retains belt in vicious fashion at MGM Grand
By Adam Hill, Las Vegas Review Journal, Sun, 16 Jun 2024
It seemed only a matter of time until the patented Gervonta “Tank” Davis knockout punch was coming as he continued to back Frank Martin into the corner Saturday night at MGM Grand Garden.
That didn’t make the decisive blow any less dramatic on the historic arena’s 100th night of champions Read Full Story >>>Ghost busted: Gervonta Davis defeats Frank Martin via wild eighth-round KO
Yahoo! Sports, Sun, 16 Jun 2024
Gervonta Davis is still undefeated, still WBA lightweight world champion and still one of the sport's premier knockout artists.
"Tank" defeated title challenger Frank "Ghost" Martin with a vicious knockout in the eighth round to improve his record to 30-0. It was Davis' first fight in 14 months a Read Full Story >>> Benavidez unanimously outpoints Gvozdyk for interim WBC light heavyweight belt
By Associated Press, MSN Sports, Sun, 16 Jun 2024
LAS VEGAS — David Benavidez unanimously outpointed Oleksandr Gvozdyk on Saturday night to win the interim WBC light heavyweight belt.
Don Trella scored the fight 119-109, Dave Moretti had it 117-111, and Zachary Young scored it 116-112.
Benavidez (29-0, 24 KOs), who said afterward he suffere Read Full Story >>> Pagara is new IBF Asia lightweight champ
By Lito delos Reyes, PhilBoxing.com, Sun, 16 Jun 2024
COMEBACKING “Prince” Albert Pagara scored a majority decision against Chinese Aketelieti Yelejian to win as the new International Boxing Federation Asia lightweight champion last June 15, Saturday at the C Read Full Story >>> Asia's First GM Torre to grace opening of chess tournament in Lipa City, Batangas
By Marlon Bernardino, PhilBoxing.com, Sun, 16 Jun 2024
Lipa City, Batangas - Asia's first chess grandmaster and hall-of-famer Eugene Torre has been invited as guest of honor during the opening ceremony of the JCI Senate Lipa Open rapid chess tournament on Monday, June 17, here at Lipa Convention Center.
Organized by the JCI Senate Lipa in close coope Read Full Story >>> “PRINCE” ALBERT PAGARA BECOMES THE NEW IBF ASIA 135-LBS CHAMPION
By Carlos Costa, PhilBoxing.com, Sun, 16 Jun 2024
In a tough, close fight, popular “Prince” Albert Pagara (35-1, 24 KO’s) from Maasin, Southern Leyte, edged strong 25-year-old Chinese fighter Aketelieti Yelejian (8-4-1, 2 KO’s) via 10-round majority decisio Read Full Story >>> Mirano rules Sta. Maria chessfest
By Lito delos Reyes, PhilBoxing.com, Sun, 16 Jun 2024
DAVAO CITY – Allen Mirano of North Cotabato scored 5.5 points to rule the Open Division of the 56th Araw ng Sta. Maria 2024 of the covered court in Sta. Maria, Davao Occidental.
Four others were tied with 5 points each but Mhyl Crese Wayne Patrimonio of Digos City had a better quotient over Dil Read Full Story >>> Bob Arum Targeting Shock Opponent For Manny Pacquiao’s Comeback Fight
By Kerr Ferguson, SecondsOut.com, Sat, 15 Jun 2024
Since his last outing in 2021, boxing great Manny Pacquiao has been teasing a return to the ring.
That was a bruising loss to Yordenis Ugas and many would like to see eight-division world champion stay retired, but the call of the sport seems too much for the fighter-turned-politician.
He has Read Full Story >>> WBSC Men's Softball World Cup 2024 Group A: Philippines beat hosts Mexico, still with chance to reach Sunday's playoffs
PhilBoxing.com, Sat, 15 Jun 2024
The Philippines beat Mexico, 3-1, behind a great pitching performance by 18-year-old Jehanz Coro at Fernando Ortiz Stadium and earned their first win of the tournament. The Player of the Day Coro went the distance gi Read Full Story >>> Hoka Trilogy Run race kit collection ends today
PhilBoxing.com, Sat, 15 Jun 2024
DAVAO CITY – The three-day race kit collection for the Hoka Trilogy Run Davao Leg 1 ends today, June 15 at 5:30 p.m. at the Podium MultiSport, Wheels N More Drive Compound along J.P. Laurel Avenue, Davao City.
Kenneth Sai, founder of KinetixSports, said that the race kicks off on Sunday, June 1 Read Full Story >>> Davis vs. Martin: Tank Versus Frank
By Chris Carlson, PhilBoxing.com, Sat, 15 Jun 2024
This Saturday night live from MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada, Gervonta Davis makes his long awaited return to the ring. His opponent is undefeated lightweight contender Frank Martin. With Davis’s legal is Read Full Story >>> WEIGHTS, AND RUNNING ORDER FROM THE WEIGH-IN FOR SUBRIEL MATIAS VS. LIAM PARO
PhilBoxing.com, Sat, 15 Jun 2024
Matias defends his IBF World Junior-Welterweight title against Paro in Puerto Rico
Live on DAZN from 7.30pm ET
6 x 3 mins Super-Lightweight contest
WILLIAM ORTIZ (140.1lbs) vs. CARLOS MITZAEL (13 Read Full Story >>> Weights from Portland, Maine
PhilBoxing.com, Sat, 15 Jun 2024
Portland, Maine (June 14, 2024 )--After main event fighter Dylan Price failed to make weight for the main event fight at the Cross Insurance Arena, The fight between Kendrick Ball and Britton Norwood has been elevated to Read Full Story >>> RUBALCAVA PENS PROMOTIONAL DEAL WITH MATCHROOM AND COMPLETES ESTRADA VS. BAM CARD
PhilBoxing.com, Sat, 15 Jun 2024
Mexican talent features on stacked Phoenix card after penning pact
Leonardo Rubalcava has signed a multi-fight promotional deal with Eddie Hearn and Matchroom and will open the show at Footprint Center i Read Full Story >>> Hall of Fame broadcaster names top 5 fights at MGM Grand Garden
By Adam Hill, Las Vegas Review Journal, Fri, 14 Jun 2024
Legendary broadcaster Jim Lampley has delivered many of the world’s biggest sporting events to the masses throughout his 50 years in the business.
Boxing, however, is the sport with which the North Carolina native has become synonymous. He was inducted into the International Boxing Hall of Fame Read Full Story >>> Pacquiao’s two loves
By Nick Giongco, Daily Tribune, Fri, 14 Jun 2024
There were a lot of things on Manny Pacquiao’s mind when I came to visit him a few days ago.
Just hours after arriving from Tokyo where he formally announced his 28 July exhibition at the Saitama Super Arena, Pacquiao spoke mainly about two things that he loves the most: Boxing and basketball.
Read Full Story >>> Davis Will Need To ‘Dog It Out’ To Beat Martin, Says Former Welterweight Champ
By Tris Dixon , BoxingScene.com, Fri, 14 Jun 2024
LAS VEGAS – Former welterweight champion Shawn Porter believes Frank Martin could provide Gervonta Davis with an acid test.
“The Ghost” is a hefty underdog in Las Vegas, but he is talking a good fight and Porter believes that Martin, 18-0 (12 KOs), could present Davis with some problems in Read Full Story >>> RP Blu Boys Suffer Heartbreaking Loss
By Marlon Bernardino, PhilBoxing.com, Fri, 14 Jun 2024
Manila---It was a close game between the Philippines' RP Blu Boys and reigning world champion Australia on the 2nd day of the 18th WBSC Men's Softball World Cup, held at Estadio Mundialistas Hermosillenses in Mexico Friday. Fortune favored the Australians, ultimately ending with a narrow 5-4 victory Read Full Story >>> YOUNG GUNS
By Nick Giongco, Daily Tribune, Fri, 14 Jun 2024
Manny Pacquiao actually has got two options as he gears up for an intriguing comeback.
Aside from Mario Barrios, also on the radar screen of promoters is Brian Norman.
Barrios is the interim World Boxing Council welterweight champion while Norman also holds the interim title in the World Boxin Read Full Story >>> “I Think It Will Happen.” David Benavidez Feels He’ll Eventually Face Canelo Alvarez
By Sean Crose, Boxing Insider, Fri, 14 Jun 2024
Everyone has wanted to see David Benavidez fight Canelo Alvarez. Everyone, that is, except for Canelo. At least for the time being. While it’s a tall order to accuse Canelo of ducking an impressive opponent, there’s little doubt that the future hall of famer has proven himself to be less than ea Read Full Story >>>
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