LAS VEGAS, NV (October 29, 2024) — Boxlab Promotions undefeated super bantamweight prospect Chavez Barrientes (9-0, 6 KOs) is set to put his unblemished record on the line this Friday when he faces Noah Contreras (9-1, 4 K  

Khariton Agrba: Becoming the IBA World Champion is a path to establishing myself with professional boxing elite
PhilBoxing.com, Wed, 30 Oct 2024

Lausanne, Switzerland – Russian boxer Khariton Agrba is to meet Argentina’s Sanson Rosa for IBA Pro Welterweight World Champion title at IBA Champions’ Night in Samara on 4 November 2024. Ahead of the fight, Agrba shared   Read Full Story >>>

Super Flyweight John “Scrappy” Ramirez Learned invaluable lessons from his world title loss and returning soon to the ring
PhilBoxing.com, Wed, 30 Oct 2024
LOS ANGELES (October 29, 2024) – Super flyweight contender John “Scrappy” Ramirez (13-1, 9 KOs) learned an invaluable lesson last June at Barclays Center in Brooklyn, when he lost for the first time as a professional to Fernando David Jimenez (16-1), by way of a 12-round unanimous decision, fo  Read Full Story >>>

Canelo Alvarez vs Chris Eubank Jr In The Works
By Niall Doran, Boxing News and Views, Wed, 30 Oct 2024
In a very unexpected fight Chris Eubank Jr. might have hit the lottery jackpot in boxing soon. The Saul ‘Canelo’ Alvarez fight is still the biggest prize in boxing at the moment on par with the undisputed heavyweight title fight between Usyk vs Fury. Both generate similar revenue, maybe Al  Read Full Story >>>

The Past Week in Action 28 October 2024: Catterall Oupoints Prograis; Thorslund Retains WBC, WBO Titles; Gassiev KOs Ljungquist
By Eric Armit, PhilBoxing.com, Tue, 29 Oct 2024

Highlights: -Jack Catterall outpoints Regis Prograis and closes in on world title shot - Dina Thorslund retains the WBC and WBO bantamweight titles -Murat Gassiev knocks out Kem Ljungquist -Shurretta Metcalf  Read Full Story >>>

WBA Appeases MJ With Interim Title Fight; Gets to Retain Inoue as Regular Champion
By Teodoro Medina Reynoso, PhilBoxing.com, Tue, 29 Oct 2024

Looks like the WBA has dodged a court case it is likely to lose. The WBA has finally called for an interim title fight involving a disgruntled ex-titlist and long impatient mandatory challenger Murodjon Akhmadal  Read Full Story >>>

KO artist Araneta resurfaces next month
By Nick Giongco, Daily Tribune, Tue, 29 Oct 2024
World-rated light-flyweight Christian Araneta is poised for a much-awaited return on 30 November at the Hoops Dome in Lapu Lapu, Mactan Island, Cebu. A crack foreign foe is being eyed to test the mettle of Araneta, who is rated No. 1 by the International Boxing Federation (IBF). He is also ran  Read Full Story >>>

Mike “Bad Man” Ohan, Jr. hits road once again to face Bryce Mills
PhilBoxing.com, Tue, 29 Oct 2024

This Saturday on ESPN2 from Turning Stone Casino in upstate New York QUINCY, Mass. (October 28, 2024) – Former New England Welterweight Champion Mike “Bad Man” Ohan, Jr. (19-3, 9 KOs) is a throwback fighter who, once agai  Read Full Story >>>

Toledo Xignex Trojans stretch unbeaten streak to 22-0 in PCAP SGM Wesley So Cup, sweep elimination round
By Marlon Bernardino, PhilBoxing.com, Tue, 29 Oct 2024
Division Final Four, Knock out stage on Wednesday, October 30, 2024 Pairings: North (1 vs 4 and 2 vs 3) San Juan vs Cagayan Pasig vs Manila @@@ South (1 vs 4 and 2 vs 3) Toledo vs Davao Camarines vs Iloilo MANILA---The Toledo Xignex Trojans continue to impress in their campaign for the Pr  Read Full Story >>>

WEDNESDAY: Rene Santiago-Azael Villar Light Flyweight Showdown to Stream LIVE in the U.S. on ESPN+
PhilBoxing.com, Tue, 29 Oct 2024

Streaming action from Humacao, Puerto Rico, begins at 8 p.m. ET/5 p.m. PT (Oct. 28, 2024) — Former light flyweight world title challenger Rene Santiago faces Panamanian contender Azael Villar in the 10-round main  Read Full Story >>>

Zurdo Ramirez extremely proud to headline first “Latino Night” in World Cruiserweight Unification Fight versus Chris “The Gentleman” Billam-Smith
PhilBoxing.com, Tue, 29 Oct 2024

Nov. 16 in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia LOS ANGELES (October 28, 2024) –- Reigning World Boxing Association (WBA) Cruiserweight World Champion Gilberto “Zurdo” Ramirez (46-21, 30 KOs) is extremely proud to headline the inaugur  Read Full Story >>>

Kaipo Gallegos Eyes WBO Youth Title in High-Stakes Clash Against Iron Alvarez This Friday
PhilBoxing.com, Tue, 29 Oct 2024

ORLANDO, FL (October 28, 2024) – Undefeated lightweight Kaipo Gallegos (6-0-1, 5 KOs) from Las Vegas, NV, is set to take a major step in his career as he battles Tampa’s Iron Alvarez (15-2, 11 KOs) for the WBO Youth   Read Full Story >>>

RMC tops Aboitiz Football Cup
By Lito delos Reyes, PhilBoxing.com, Tue, 29 Oct 2024
RIZAL Memorial Colleges won four divisions including the men's and women’s open to rule the two-day Aboitiz Football Cup held October 26 and 27 at the Tiongco field in Ecoland. RMC FABD dominated the Men’s Open by beating Intangibles Football Club in the finals. CR7 finished third followed  Read Full Story >>>

Tickets ON SALE for Emanuel Navarrete-Oscar Valdez 2 / Rafael Espinoza vs. Robeisy Ramirez 2 World Title Doubleheader December 7 at Footprint Center in Phoenix
PhilBoxing.com, Mon, 28 Oct 2024

Heavyweight prospect Richard Torrez Jr., rising star Emiliano Fernando Vargas, and unbeaten junior welterweight Lindolfo Delgado are scheduled to appear in undercard action Tickets are available via Ticketmaste  Read Full Story >>>

Bartolo, Nassef rule Podium Community Run
By Lito delos Reyes, PhilBoxing.com, Mon, 28 Oct 2024
VETERAN Elmer Bartolo and Aslia Hadji Nassef topped the 21-kilometer divisions of the Podium Community Run held last October 27, Sunday at the Azuela Cove in Davao City. Bartolo clocked two hours, 13 minutes and 17 seconds in dominating the men’s division. Noel Cabrera placed second at 2:13:  Read Full Story >>>

Boxing In An Exciting Place As A Sport
By Niall Doran, Boxing News and Views, Mon, 28 Oct 2024
Boxing is poised to be in the biggest place it has ever been in as a sport since its glory days. Not long ago people had written boxing off but professional boxing is now bigger than ever. A sport being shown on more television and streaming platforms, digital and linear, than it has ever been  Read Full Story >>>

GAB Should Exercise Authority on Casimero's JBC Suspension Case
By Teodoro Medina Reynoso, PhilBoxing.com, Mon, 28 Oct 2024

As I understand it, the Games and Amusements Board as the regulatory agency of all professional sports including pro boxing, has the authority to exercise supervision over boxers particularly with regards to their contractual o  Read Full Story >>>

WORLD TITLE DOUBLE-HEADER TOPS MONTE-CARLO SHOWDOWN V ON DECEMBER 14
PhilBoxing.com, Mon, 28 Oct 2024

Akhmadaliev, Ferreira, Clarke and Cully star on Salle Des Étoiles fight night A thrilling World Title double-header will top the latest instalment of the Monte-Carlo Showdown at Salle Des Étoiles at Sporting Monte-C  Read Full Story >>>

Shairacle Hardaway Advances to the Medal Round In World Boxing U19 Championships
PhilBoxing.com, Mon, 28 Oct 2024

PUEBLO, Colo. (October 27, 2024) -- Shairacle Hardaway (Lagrange, Ga.) secured Team USA first victory at the 2024 World Boxing U19 Championships, as she defeated Penelope Grochau from Germany in the 60 kg weight class. �  Read Full Story >>>

Bob Arum Reveals Surprising Pick for Fighter Who 'Outclasses' Terence Crawford: "He's on Another Level"
By Ronald Crawley, RingSide24, Mon, 28 Oct 2024
Bob Arum thinks Canelo Alvarez will beat Terence Crawford if they fight. The boxing business veteran and Crawford's former promoter shared his thoughts on the potential matchup. Crawford recently moved up to super-welterweight and won the WBA title against Israil Madrimov. This victory made him a  Read Full Story >>>

Murat Gassiev KO’s Kem Ljungquist in the 5th round at IBA Champions’ Night Yerevan
PhilBoxing.com, Sun, 27 Oct 2024

Yerevan, Armenia – It took Murat Gassiev less than five rounds to knock out his rival, previously unbeaten Danish boxer Kem Ljungquist at IBA Champions’ Night in Yerevan, Armenia. Gassiev scored his 31st victor  Read Full Story >>>

IIEE Metro South regains Metro Manila Region crown
By Marlon Bernardino, PhilBoxing.com, Sun, 27 Oct 2024
After being dislodged in 2023 for the Championship by IIEE Metro Central (MCC), the Institute of Integrated Electrical Engineer (IIEE) Metro South Chapter (MSC) got back against their tormentor to regain the championship with a slim margin in match point 7 to 6.5 and game point 59 to 58. The an  Read Full Story >>>

Three possible opponents for Jack Catterall after defeating Regis Prograis
By Mark Lelinwalla, DAZN News, Sun, 27 Oct 2024
The Chorley, England man puts himself in line for a world title shot. Jack Catterall's unanimous decision win over Regis Prograis on Saturday gives the Chorley, England man plenty of options as he continues his hunt for a super lightweight world championship shot. Here, DAZN lists three possible  Read Full Story >>>

Jack Catterall drops Regis Prograis twice, wins decision in Manchester
By Scott Christ, Bad Left Hook, Sun, 27 Oct 2024
Jack Catterall scored a pair of knockdowns en route to a clear, unanimous decision victory over faded former titlist Regis Prograis today in Manchester. Catterall improved to 30-1 (13 KO) on scores of 116-109, 116-109, and 117-108. Bad Left Hook unofficially scored the fight 116-109 for Catterall  Read Full Story >>>

Team USA Learns Its Path To Gold For U19 World Championships
PhilBoxing.com, Sun, 27 Oct 2024
PUEBLO, Colo. (October 26, 2024) -- Team USA will have twelve boxers competing at the 2024 World Boxing U19 Championships. These twelve boxers learned their paths to gold, including their first-round opponents during Friday tournament draw. The 2024 World Boxing U19 Championships boxing tourname  Read Full Story >>>

Hopes high as Team PH looks to make history in Portugal World Senior Games
By Marlon Bernardino, PhilBoxing.com, Sun, 27 Oct 2024
Manila---THE THREE-ATHLETE Philippine contingent leaves for the FIDE World Senior Chess Championship in Porto Santo, Island in Portugal on November 15 optimistic that it can measure up against the world’s finest woodpushers athletes in the competition scheduled Nov. 16-29. “We can feel th  Read Full Story >>>

How Good Is IBF 154lbs Champion Bakhram Murtazaliev?
By Ralph Rimpell, PhilBoxing.com, Sat, 26 Oct 2024

Bakhram Murtazaliev who? Last Saturday night, IBF 154lbs champion Bakhram Murtazaliev (23-0, 17KOs) was paired against popular named fighter and former WBO 154lbs champion Tim Tszyu (24-2, 17KOs). Murtazaliev was  Read Full Story >>>

Very Early NBA Forecast: Dallas, OKC, Minnesota Seen to Crowd NBA Western Conference Race Again
By Teodoro Medina Reynoso, PhilBoxing.com, Sat, 26 Oct 2024

I know the new season has barely started but there are indicators that three teams that made the NBA Western Final 4 last season will make it again. Dallas, Minnesota and Oklahoma City were the biggest gainers in th  Read Full Story >>>

Shigeoka brothers target Jerusalem
By Nick Giongco, Daily Tribune, Sat, 26 Oct 2024
Melvin Jerusalem will face either one of the fighting Shigeoka brothers when he makes the second defense of the World Boxing Council (WBC) ninimumweight crown. JC Mananquil, who promotes Jerusalem, told DAILY TRIBUNE on Friday that the fight will likely take place in “March or April 2025 in Jap  Read Full Story >>>

Catterall vs. Prograis: Is Regis Too Far Gone?
By Chris Carlson, PhilBoxing.com, Sat, 26 Oct 2024

This Saturday afternoon in the states, Jack Catterall and Regis Prograis square off at the Co-op Live Arena in Manchester streaming on DAZN. Catterall returns to the ring fresh off his best victory of his   Read Full Story >>>

FIRST LOOK: GABRIELA "SWEET POISON" FUNDORA'S ROAD TO UNDISPUTED
PhilBoxing.com, Sat, 26 Oct 2024

HISTORIC UNDISPUTED FEMALE CHAMPIONSHIP FIGHT SCHEDULED FOR SATURDAY, NOV. 2 FEATURING IBF CHAMP GABRIELA “SWEET POISON” FUNDORA VS. WBA, WBC, AND WBO CHAMPION GABRIELA “LA CHUCKY” ALANIZ WATCH   Read Full Story >>>

Weights From Chester, PA
PhilBoxing.com, Sat, 26 Oct 2024
Philadelphia, PA (October 24, 2024) -- Weights for Saturday night's RDR Promotions card at Harrahs Philadelphia in Chester, PA Nimal Farmer 147.8 - Ghandi Romain 145.8 Shane Slocumb 204.4 - Ali Ellis 217.2 Frankie Lynn 146 - Antonio Allen 145.2 Zaire Jefferson 173.2 - Rancey Slanger 172.8   Read Full Story >>>