Jesse Espinas Victorious, New IBF Asia Champion
By Carlos Costa, PhilBoxing.com, Mon, 13 Oct 2025

Espinas with his coach Alegria. In an exciting battle, Jesse Espinas emerged victorious against April Jay "Astroboy" Abne, claiming the IBF Asia Flyweight title. He did that with a riveting knockout win in the   Read Full Story >>>

Naseem Hamed Update
By Gabriel F. Cordero, PhilBoxing.com, Mon, 13 Oct 2025
False reports on various platforms last weekend sparked concern among boxing fans after news spread about the possible death of former British Yemeni world champion Naseem Hamed, who suffered an extreme health crisis, sparking a media trend. In a brief statement on Sunday, October 12, 2025, Hamed  Read Full Story >>>

Kiddie Chess Tournament Goes to Farmers Plaza
By Marlon Bernardino, PhilBoxing.com, Mon, 13 Oct 2025
The National Chess Federation of the Philippines (NCFP) headed by Director Martin "Binky" Gaticales and Arbiter Roy Madayag announced on Monday the staging of Rapid Chess Tournament dubbed as Directors Cup on Saturday, October 18 at the lower ground activity area at Farmers Plaza Araneta City in Cub  Read Full Story >>>

INCOMPETENT JUDGING - THE BIGGEST PANDEMIC IN BOXING
iFL TV, Mon, 13 Oct 2025
It’s something we’ve written about time and time again — three times, to be specific, in less than a year — but things just aren’t getting any better; in fact, they’re probably getting worse. Incompetent judging of fights. After a relatively quiet period of fights, big-time boxing   Read Full Story >>>

Manny Pacquiao vs. Rolly Romero in January 2026? Boxing Legend Eyes One More Run at Glory
By Dong Secuya, PhilBoxing.com, Mon, 13 Oct 2025

Boxing fans around the world may be treated to a stunning start to 2026, as talks intensify for a blockbuster showdown between Filipino boxing legend Manny Pacquiao and WBA welterweight titleholder Rolly Romero. If finalized, t  Read Full Story >>>

11 martial arts in BP 2025
By Lito delos Reyes, PhilBoxing.com, Mon, 13 Oct 2025
THERE are 11 martial arts in the coming Batang Pinoy 2025 slated on October 25 to 30 in General Santos City. These are Arnis, Boxing, Kickboxing, Karate, Judo, Wrestling, Jiu-jitsu, Taekwondo, Wushu, Pencak Silat and Muay Thai. Arnis, also known as kali or eskrima/escrima, is the national mart  Read Full Story >>>

NM Medina beats Slovak GM, draws with FM Castellano to win the 8th AQ Prime FIDE Standard Open Chess Tournament
By Marlon Bernardino, PhilBoxing.com, Mon, 13 Oct 2025
National Master Vince Angelo Medina was crowned champion in the 8th AQ Prime FIDE Standard Open Chess Tournament at the Robinson's Metro East, Pasig City on Sunday. Medina scored a total of 5.5 points after the World Chess Federation (FIDE)-rated 6-Rounds Swiss System competition that used 60-min  Read Full Story >>>

Jaron Ennis vs. Vergil Ortiz Jr. is a rivalry that can define U.S. boxing — but only if Hearn and De La Hoya play it right
By Alan Dawson, Yahoo! Sports, Mon, 13 Oct 2025
The iconic gong was all the Philadelphia crowd needed to hear. Jaron Ennis was still in his locker room Saturday at Xfinity Mobile Arena when a creeping organ followed the church bells. The Undertaker’s famed WWE theme was an omen. A destroyer from welterweight was about to make his debut at 15  Read Full Story >>>

Alex Wallau, boxing broadcasting legend, dies at the age of 80
By Ryan Songalia, BoxingScene.com, Mon, 13 Oct 2025
Alex Wallau, the long-time ABC network boxing commentator who called many of the top boxing matches of the eighties and nineties, died Friday at the age of 80. The news was announced by Wallau’s wife, Martha, who attributed his death to the throat cancer he was first diagnosed with in 1987. Wal  Read Full Story >>>

“The Wonder Boy” Carl Jammes Martin Ready to Shine October 29 at the 50th Anniversary of the Thrilla in Manila (Analysis)
By Carlos Costa, PhilBoxing.com, Mon, 13 Oct 2025

MANILA, Philippines — On Wednesday, October 29, is marked on fans' calendars as a very special date. That’s because the iconic Araneta Coliseum hosts the 50th Anniversary of the Legendary Thrilla in Manila!! And l  Read Full Story >>>

THRILLA IN MANILA GOLDEN ANNIVERSARY 19: JOE FRAZIER FIGHTS ALI, QUARRY AND ELLIS AGAIN
By Maloney L. Samaco, PhilBoxing.com, Mon, 13 Oct 2025

Joe Frazier's second match against Muhammad Ali was fought on January 28, 1974 at Madison Square Garden in New York City. Unlike their first encounter, the bout was a non-title fight, and this time Ali won a 12-round unanimo  Read Full Story >>>

Berchelt captures "Reynosa" WBC commemorative belt after triumphant return
By Gabriel F. Cordero, PhilBoxing.com, Mon, 13 Oct 2025

Former Mexican world champion Miguel "Alacrán" Berchelt (42-3-0, 38 KOs) returned to the ring with a victory over Venezuelan Edixon Pérez (30-13-1, 24 KOs) in an event held at the Universidad Autónoma de Tamaulipa  Read Full Story >>>

Supeyia Fights Mamdouh in Brico Santig’s Thailand Show; Elmo Traya and Raymond Yanong Also in Action Oct 25 LIVE on TrillerTV
By Carlos Costa, PhilBoxing.com, Mon, 13 Oct 2025

Unbeaten Canadian cruiserweight Dhruv "Braga" Supeyia takes on Egypt's Basem Mamdouh in a high-octane battle on October 25 at the World Siam Stadium in Bangkok, Thailand, LIVE on TrillerTV. The action fight is one of t  Read Full Story >>>

PIJUS LABUTIS MAKES HISTORY WITH MAIDEN MATCHROOM MAJOR TRIUMPH IN HANOI
PhilBoxing.com, Mon, 13 Oct 2025

Pijus Labutis wrote his name into Nineball history, defeating Moritz Neuhausen 13–7 in a thrilling final to capture his maiden Matchroom Major title at the 2025 Hanoi Open Pool Championship. For Labutis, th  Read Full Story >>>

Boxing Fans Are All Talking About Terence Crawford After Jaron Ennis Destroys Uisma Lima
By Apratim Banerjee, Sports Illustrated, Sun, 12 Oct 2025
Fans are making a Terence Crawford claim following Jaron Ennis' dominant win against Uisma Lima. 'Boots' started his super welterweight journey with a first-round destruction of Lima on October 11. He came out guns blazing and put Lima away, ending all speculation about how his power and skills w  Read Full Story >>>

ARSLANBEK MAKHMUDOV DEFEATS DAVE ALLEN AND DEMANDS TO FACE AJ NEXT
PhilBoxing.com, Sun, 12 Oct 2025

Dave Allen dared to be great against Arslanbek Makhmudov but ultimately fell short of a fairytale ending in front of an incredible crowd on an unforgettable night at Sheffield's Utilita Arena. Allen was afforded a spe  Read Full Story >>>

Domingo faces Fajardo in Thrilla in Manila 2 Countdown
By Lito delos Reyes, PhilBoxing.com, Sun, 12 Oct 2025

WORLD-rated Esneth “Hard Hitter” Domingo will face former Orient and Pacific Boxing Federation [OPBF] light flyweight champion Miel “Silent Assassin” Fajardo on October 26 at the Thrilla in Manila 2 Countdown at the Sa  Read Full Story >>>

Doroma-Aranas 2 on October 13
By Lito delos Reyes, PhilBoxing.com, Sun, 12 Oct 2025

UNDEFEATED Nathaniel Dorona of Ozamis City will fight again against Jemuel Aranas of Cebu on October 13 at Antipas in Cotabato. It will be a 10-round rematch between the two with Doroma winning by a first round knoc  Read Full Story >>>

OFFICIAL WEIGHTS FOR FISTS OF FURY 8, TOMORROW NIGHT AT SEMINOLE HARD ROCK HOTEL & CASINO HOLLYWOOD
PhilBoxing.com, Sun, 12 Oct 2025

Saturday, October 11, 2025, Hollywood, FL – The official weigh-in was held today for tomorrow nights’ (Sunday, October 12), eighth installment of the “Fists of Fury” boxing series presented by Kris Lawrence’s   Read Full Story >>>

Alvin Camique Busts the "Mafia" in Tanzania!!!
By Carlos Costa, PhilBoxing.com, Sun, 12 Oct 2025

In a stunning display of focus and power, Filipino warrior Alvin Camique pulled off a super rewarding victory – the best in his boxing career! It happened Friday when Alvin Camique busted and stopped world-ran  Read Full Story >>>

DAY FOUR: NEUHAUSEN, CAPITO, VERGARA AND LABUTIS CHARGE INTO SEMI-FINALS IN HANOI
PhilBoxing.com, Sun, 12 Oct 2025

Moritz Neuhausen. A new champion is set to emerge in the Vietnamese capital as Moritz Neuhausen, Robbie Capito, Harry Vergara, and Pijus Labutis all booked their places in the semi-finals of the 2025 Hanoi Open Pool C  Read Full Story >>>

RED OWL BOXING BOXFEST XVI LIVE ON DAZN RESULTS: DEONTE BROWN DEFEATS GRIMARDI MACHUCA
PhilBoxing.com, Sat, 11 Oct 2025

LOS ANGELES (OCT. 10, 2025) – Morgan City La.’s Deonte Brown (17-0, 11 KOs) extended his undefeated record after defeating Grimardi Machuca (17-3, 14 KOs) in the crowning main event of Red Owl Boxing: Boxfest XVI live on   Read Full Story >>>

SBA Expands Scouting Tour to Discover New Talents for Season 2 Team Expansion
By Marlon Bernardino, PhilBoxing.com, Sat, 11 Oct 2025

Hot on the heels of announcing its Season 2 expansion, the Sharks Billiards Association (SBA) is hitting the road to discover the next wave of Filipino billiards talents. As SBA Season 2 shapes up to be bigger than ever, the sc  Read Full Story >>>

Alvin Camigue KOs unbeaten Ibrahin Mafia in Tanzania
By Lito delos Reyes, PhilBoxing.com, Sat, 11 Oct 2025

ALVIN “Pitbull Tyson” Camigue scored a 4th round knockout over erstwhile unbeaten Ibrahin Mafia of Tanzania last October 10 at Viwanja Posta in Dar-Es-Salaam, Tanzania. It was a big upset by Camigue, who improved his  Read Full Story >>>

DARE TO ENTER: ORTIZ VS. LUBIN LESS THAN A MONTH AWAY, GOLDEN BOY ANNOUNCES STACKED PRELIMINARY CARD FEATURING FAN FAVORITES ERIC PRIEST AND ROBIN SAFAR
PhilBoxing.com, Sat, 11 Oct 2025

UNDEFEATED KNOCKOUT ARTIST AMARI “THE REAPER” JONES JOINS THE DAZN BROADCAST LINEUP SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 8, 2025 AT DICKIES ARENA IN FORT WORTH, TX AND EXCLUSIVELY LIVE ON DAZN FORT WORTH, Texas (Oct. 10,   Read Full Story >>>

Jimuel has dad’s traits — trainer
By Nick Giongco, Daily Tribune, Sat, 11 Oct 2025
The chief trainer of Jimuel Pacquiao, son of eight-division legend Manny, believes there is tremendous pressure on the shoulders of his fighter heading into his professional debut on 29 November in the United States. Marvin Somodio, also a member of the elder Pacquiao’s training team, told DAIL  Read Full Story >>>

Ennis vs. Lima: Boots is Back in Philly
By Chris Carlson, PhilBoxing.com, Sat, 11 Oct 2025

Jaron ‘Boots’ Ennis returns to his native Philadelphia to take on fringe contender Uisma Lima. Lima represents Boots attempt to dip his toes in the deep waters of junior middleweight. On the undercard heavyweight   Read Full Story >>>

Weigh-in Complete: Philadelphia's Jaron Ennis and Uisma Lima Set for WBA Interim World Title Fight
PhilBoxing.com, Sat, 11 Oct 2025

All systems are go at the Xfinity Mobile Arena as undefeated hometown hero Jaron "Boots" Ennis and Portugal’s Uisma Lima successfully made weight for their WBA Interim World Super Welterweight title bout, scheduled for   Read Full Story >>>

Ronny Alvarez Training Camp Notes Ahead of Most Valuable Prospects 16 on DAZN
PhilBoxing.com, Sat, 11 Oct 2025

"I’m feeling sharp, strong, and more dangerous than ever." Ronny Alvarez PROVIDENCE, R.I. (October 10, 2025) – Fast-rising Cuban super middleweight Ronny Alvarez (4-0, 3 KOs), originally from Ciego de Ávila, Cuba   Read Full Story >>>

Bruce “Shu Shu” Carrington Featured in Exclusive Global Boxing Network Interview
PhilBoxing.com, Sat, 11 Oct 2025

Live from the Radiant Brand Complex in Las Vegas — The Boxing Capitol of the World LAS VEGAS, NV (October 10, 2025) — The Global Boxing Network (GBN) is proud to present an exclusive featured interview with risi  Read Full Story >>>

SHEFFIELD WEIGH-IN RESULTS AND FIGHT NIGHT RUNNING ORDER CONFIRMED AS ALLEN AND MAKHMUDOV FACE-OFF FOR FINAL TME
PhilBoxing.com, Sat, 11 Oct 2025

Dave Allen’s incredible transformation is complete after the Heavyweight hit the scales and stood toe-to-toe with man mountain Arslanbek Makhmudov for the final time before they collide tomorrow at Sheffield’s Util  Read Full Story >>>