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Pacquiao's Controversial WBC Ranking Explained: "Legend" Status Cited Amid July Return
By Dong Secuya, PhilBoxing.com, Thu, 15 May 2025

The boxing world is buzzing after the World Boxing Council (WBC) ranked the 46-year-old Manny Pacquiao at number five in the welterweight division, despite his four-year hiatus from the ring. This move has drawn significa  
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No-contest ruling awaited
By Joaquin Henson, PhilBoxing.com, Thu, 15 May 2025

The word is the California State Athletic Commission (CSAC) will declare the recent WBO superfeatherweight title fight between defending champion Emanuel Navarrete and Charly Suarez a no-contest as if it never happen  
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FISHER VS. ALLEN 2 + UNDERCARD FINAL PRESS CONFERENCE QUOTES
PhilBoxing.com, Thu, 15 May 2025

Eddie Hearn, Matchroom Sport Chairman: "Welcome to a lovely evening in London ahead of what will be a wild night at the Copper Bosh on Saturday. It’s going to be nice and rowdy in there and just about 100  
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Tyler Langer Defeats Raphael Carolina By Unanimous Decision in Headline Bout of Jeter Promotions Card at Rosecroft Raceway in Fort Washington, Maryland
PhilBoxing.com, Thu, 15 May 2025
Nasheed Smith, Ezri Turner, Nico Woods & Bradley Scott Stay Undefeated Fort Washington, MD (May 14, 2025)-Tyler Langer won a six-round unanimous decision to win the NBA Cruiserweight Title over Raphael Carolina in bout that headlined an eight-bout card at Rosecroft Raceway. The exciting night   Read Full Story >>>

Bob Arum Sends 5 Word Warning To Manny Pacquiao On World Title Fight Comeback Against Barrios
By Toby Morgan, SecondsOut.com, Thu, 15 May 2025
Bob Arum has sent a stern word of warning to the returning Manny Pacquiao. The 46-year-old from the Philippines will face WBC welterweight champion Mario Barrios at an unconfirmed location in the United States on Saturday July 19, although it is expected that the fight will take place in Las Vega  Read Full Story >>>

Manny Pacquiao's 'Disgraceful' Return To Boxing Put On Blast By Analyst
By Grant Young, Sports Illustrated, Thu, 15 May 2025
On May 8, it was announced that former eight-time world champion and boxing legend Manny Pacquiao would be returning to the ring to fight WBC welterweight champion Mario Barrios later this summer. Pacquiao is currently 46 years old, hasn't fought since suffering a unanimous decision loss against   Read Full Story >>>

Canelo vs. Crawford Bout Faces Date and Venue Shift
By Dong Secuya, PhilBoxing.com, Wed, 14 May 2025

In a surprising turn of events, the highly anticipated super fight between undisputed super middleweight champion Canelo Álvarez and undefeated welterweight king Terence Crawford has undergone a change in dat  
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Manny Pacquiao eyes October WBC title defense in Manila
By Phil D. Jay, World Boxing News, Wed, 14 May 2025
World Boxing News understands Manny Pacquiao aims to defend the WBC welterweight title in the Philippines if successful against Mario Barrios. Pacquiao will announce his boxing match with Barrios in the coming days after losing out in a bid to return to the Senate on May 12. The Pac-Man hopes to   Read Full Story >>>

‘Not emotionally damaged’: Tszyu speaks on bloody title revenge, makes major Pacquiao call
By Nick Walshaw , Fox Sports, Wed, 14 May 2025
Australia’s Tim Tszyu insists he carries no “emotional damage” from last year’s unforgettable Las Vegas bloodbath with Sebastian Fundora – and has already cleared space in his cupboard for the towering American’s WBC super welterweight title. Attending Wednesday night’s Main Event p  Read Full Story >>>

BoxingScene roundtable: Thoughts on Manny Pacquiao’s return
BoxingScene.com, Wed, 14 May 2025
Manny Pacquiao, now 46 years old, is strongly rumored to return to the ring in July to fight WBC welterweight titleholder Mario Barrios. Pacquiao was last seen in an official fight in 2021, suffering a unanimous decision loss to Yordenis Ugas. He has since fought in an exhibition against Rukiya Anpo  Read Full Story >>>

BROADCAST TEAM ANNOUNCED FOR “CHAMPIONING MENTAL HEALTH: A NIGHT OF BOXING” ON THURSDAY, MAY 22
PhilBoxing.com, Wed, 14 May 2025
555 MEDIA AND BASH BOXING ANNOUNCE BROADCAST TEAM FOR CHAMPIONING MENTAL HEALTH: A NIGHT OF BOXING” CHARITY BOXING EVENT SET TO FEATURE A SLATE OF TALENTED SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA PROFESSIONALS Televised Live on DAZN | Thursday, May 22, 2025 | Avalon Hollywood LOS ANGELES (MAY 13, 2025)   Read Full Story >>>

UNBEATEN AMATEUR WORLD CHAMPION TIAH-MAI AYTON SIGNS PROMOTIONAL DEAL WITH MATCHROOM
PhilBoxing.com, Wed, 14 May 2025

Bristol Super-Bantamweight set for pro debut this summer Teenage amateur sensation Tiah-Mai Ayton will turn professional with Eddie Hearn’s Matchroom Boxing after the 18-year-old put pen to paper on a long-term promotional  
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Shawn Porter Makes KO Pick For Manny Pacquiao’s Return Fight Against Mario Barrios
By Apratim Banerjee, Sports Illustrated, Wed, 14 May 2025
Manny Pacquiao's return lis official as the Filipino legend comes back to take on Mario Barrios for the WBC welterweight title. Pacquiao has been ranked at #5 in the WBC welterweight ladder ahead of the fight. Pacquiao is now 46 years old and his last professional fight was in 2021 against Yorden  Read Full Story >>>

Arum Targets Manila Rematch: Navarrete vs. Suarez 2 Eyed for Thrilla in Manila Anniversary
By Dong Secuya, PhilBoxing.com, Wed, 14 May 2025

Boxing promoter Bob Arum is reportedly aiming to stage a highly anticipated rematch between Emanuel Navarrete and Charly Suarez in Manila this October, coinciding with the 50th anniversary celebrations of the legendar  
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Ron Johnson’s American Dream Presents & Nothing But Sportz Announce “The Caribbean Clash” Boxing Event at Miami’s James L. Knight Center on Saturday, August 9
PhilBoxing.com, Wed, 14 May 2025
Miami, FL – May 13, 2025 — American Dream Presents, led by CEO and professional boxer Ron Johnson, in association with Steve Marcano’s Nothing But Sportz, proudly announces “The Caribbean Clash,” an electrifying boxing and entertainment event taking place on Saturday, August 9 at the James  Read Full Story >>>

Francis Chua is Fighting for Family in Comeback fight as he eyes Future fight with Harry Garside
PhilBoxing.com, Tue, 13 May 2025

On the 30th of May, Dragon Fire Boxing hits the Metro City Arena for the second time this year for Thunderdome 50. The main event features the return of Francis “The Removalist” Chua who takes on China’s 4th ranked l  
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The harsh stains of Navarrete’s victory prove difficult to scrub away
By Frankie Mines, BoxingNews, Tue, 13 May 2025
IT wasn’t the first time boxing asked us to forget what we saw. To scrub from memory the crackle of resistance, the turn of a tide, the haunting clarity of a fight shifting hands not through accident, but persistence. In the suffocating heat of a May night in California, Charly Suarez did what  Read Full Story >>>

The Idec Index: Charly Suarez Did Philippines Proud; Can’t Say Same For Manny Pacquiao
By Keith Idec, The Ring, Tue, 13 May 2025
Charly Suarez expressed appreciation for all the loyal Filipino fans who’ve strongly supported him in the aftermath of his controversial loss to Emanuel Navarrete on Saturday night. Suarez, the challenger, deserved better than his first professional defeat — a unanimous technical decision cau  Read Full Story >>>

Manny Pacquiao comeback 'confirmed' with controversial WBC ranking
By Matt Astbury, DAZN News, Tue, 13 May 2025
Manny Pacquiao's comeback has taken another step towards becoming official with the WBC now including the eight-weight world champion in their welterweight rankings. Last week, rumours gathered pace that Pacquiao was planning to end his near four year retirement to challenge WBC welterweight cha  Read Full Story >>>

Pacquiao Falls Short in Senate Bid, Eyes WBC Title in Stunning Boxing Comeback
By Dong Secuya, PhilBoxing.com, Tue, 13 May 2025

Boxing legend Manny Pacquiao’s political ambitions hit a roadblock as he fails to secure a Senate seat, but the 46-year-old icon is already pivoting back to the ring, targeting a world championship in a stunning comeba  
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Oscar De La Hoya Issues Warning To Manny Pacquiao On Boxing Return
By Grant Young, Sports Illustrated, Tue, 13 May 2025
Earlier this month, news broke that Filipino boxing legend and pound-for-pound icon Manny Pacquiao is slated to face WBC welterweight champion Mario Barrios at some point this summer. Pacquiao, who is an eight-division champion, is currently 46 years old. His last fight took place on August 21, 2  Read Full Story >>>

Navarrete Vs. Suarez – To Right the Wrong
By Ed de la Vega, DDS, PhilBoxing.com, Tue, 13 May 2025

Many comments and opinions have been shared by several people regarding the WBO super featherweight title fight between defending champion Emanuel Navarrete of Mexico and challenger Charly Suarez of the Philippin  
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Injustice in San Diego
By Joaquin Henson, PhilBoxing.com, Tue, 13 May 2025

Referee Collantes' (R) erroneous call allowed Navarrete (L) to keep his title. WBO superfeatherweight champion Emanuel Navarrete did an acting job in making it appear a slight head clash with Charly Suarez in th  
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Uncrowned champion: Suarez overjoyed by show of support
By Nick Giongco, Daily Tribune, Tue, 13 May 2025
There is no timeline yet for Charly Suarez’s desire and wish to get another shot at Mexican Emanuel Navarrete, a senior Top Rank official told DAILY TRIBUNE on Monday. “Way too early to put any timeframe on this,” said Top Rank vice president Carl Moretti a day after the controversial endin  Read Full Story >>>

Referee Faces Ban After Emanuel Navarrete Controversy, Confirms California Commission Head
By Sudeep Sinha, Essentially Sports, Tue, 13 May 2025
This past Saturday night, WBO super featherweight champion Emanuel Navarrete faced off against 36-year-old Charly Suarez from the Philippines at the Pechanga Arena in San Diego. The bout quickly emerged as a strong contender for Fight of the Year—until it came to an abrupt halt due to a gruesome g  Read Full Story >>>

Charly Suarez Appeals Controversial Loss to Navarrete, California Commission to Rule June 2
By Dong Secuya, PhilBoxing.com, Tue, 13 May 2025

The aftermath of Emanuel Navarrete’s controversial technical decision victory over Charly Suarez took an expected turn as the Filipino challenger formally appealed the result, demanding the California State Athletic  
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New TKO boxing league reveals schedule plans plus separate ‘superfights’ starting with Canelo Alvarez vs. Terence Crawford
By Damon Martin, MMAFighting.com, Tue, 13 May 2025
The new boxing promotion, headed up by the UFC’s owners at TKO Group Holdings, has ambitious plans for the future with the first card set to launch in September when Canelo Alvarez takes on Terence Crawford in a superfight taking place in Las Vegas. UFC CEO Dana White has already been announced  Read Full Story >>>

Phl boxing raises howl over Suarez defeat
By Nick Giongco, Daily Tribune, Tue, 13 May 2025
Controversy marred Charly Suarez’s bold bid to win the World Boxing Organization (WBO) super-featherweight title on Sunday in San Diego, California. Instead of snatching the WBO 130-pound crown from Emanuel Navarrete of Mexico by stoppage, Suarez and his team wound up getting the raw end of the  Read Full Story >>>

Emanuel Navarrete Noncommittal Regarding Immediate Rematch With Charly Suarez
By Keith Idec, The Ring, Mon, 12 May 2025
Emanuel Navarrete realizes Charly Suarez deserves a rematch. The WBO junior lightweight champion commended Suarez’s gutsy performance Saturday night. A second bout between them also would be entertaining, according to Navarrete, because they’re willing to engage, displayed reliable chins and   Read Full Story >>>

Charly Suarez Thinks He Would've Knocked Out Emanuel Navarrete Late, If Fight Wasn't Stopped
By Keith Idec, The Ring, Mon, 12 May 2025
Charly Suarez doesn't think the judges' scorecards would've mattered had his fight with Emanuel Navarrete continued Saturday night. Suarez sensed Navarrete was tired by the time a ringside physician determined the WBO junior lightweight champion shouldn’t continue one second into the eighth rou  Read Full Story >>>

Emanuel Navarrete vs Charly Suarez Result Likely To Change
By Nathaniel Marrero, Sports Illustrated, Mon, 12 May 2025
Emanuel Navarrete's controversial technical decision victory over Charly Suarez is expected to be overturned to a no-contest by the California State Athletic Commission, BoxingScene's Lance Pugmire reports. Navarrete won the bout via technical decision after eight rounds due to a cut that referee  Read Full Story >>>

ALOYSIUS YAPP CROWNED 2025 UK OPEN CHAMPION IN RUTHLESS FINAL PERFORMANCE
PhilBoxing.com, Mon, 12 May 2025

Aloysius Yapp delivered a breathtaking performance at the 2025 UK Open Pool Championship, cruising to a commanding 13-1 victory over Spain’s Jonas Souto to claim his first-ever Matchroom Major title. Final Result   
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Suarez loss may be overturned
By Joaquin Henson, PhilBoxing.com, Mon, 12 May 2025

WBO superfeatherweight champion Emanuel Navarrete retained his belt via a unanimous technical decision over Charly Suarez at the Pechanga Arena, San Diego, Saturday night (yesterday morning, Manila time) after the fig  
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Adones Cabalquinto Confirmed to Fight Qamil Balla on Peter Maniatis Events card in Melbourne on June 13
PhilBoxing.com, Mon, 12 May 2025

Cabalquinto. Former Philippines IBF Asia and WBC Asia champion Adones Cabalquinto has signed and is confirmed to fight former Australian and WBA Oceania champion Qamil Balla, according to Australia Hall of Fame p  
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SOUTO AND YAPP SET FOR TITLE SHOWDOWN | 2025 UK OPEN POOL CHAMPIONSHIP
PhilBoxing.com, Mon, 12 May 2025
Jonas Souto and Aloysius Yapp are set to clash in the final of the 2025 UK Open Pool Championship, with both players chasing their maiden Matchroom Major title in Telford. Now in its fourth edition, the UK Open runs from May 6–11 with the first four days streamed live on WNT TV, before the fina  Read Full Story >>>







 



 
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