BOXING LEGEND MANNY PACQUIAO LAUNCHES “MANNY PACQUIAO PROMOTIONS” IN THE UNITED STATES PhilBoxing.com, Thu, 02 Oct 2025

Historic Eight-Division World Champion Sets Sights on Dominating the Boxing Promotion World
LOS ANGELES — Boxing icon, international superstar, and eight-division world champion Manny Pacquiao has officially announced the Read Full Story >>>BOOTS HUNTING THE BIG FISH AT 154LBS PhilBoxing.com, Thu, 02 Oct 2025

Lima is the focus, but Ennis tells ‘Day in the Life’ he is casting his net for Ortiz Jr and more at his new weight
Jaron ‘Boots’ Ennis is closing in on his debut at 154lbs in four weeks time as he takes on Uisma Lima Read Full Story >>> IBA Unveils Historic 2025 IBA Men’s Elite World Championships as Part of a Spectacular Two-Week ‘Festival of Boxing’ in Dubai with Unprecedented $8 Million Prize Pool PhilBoxing.com, Thu, 02 Oct 2025

Dubai, UAE — The International Boxing Association (IBA) is proud to announce the 2025 IBA Men’s Elite World Championships, set for December 2 to December 13 at Dubai’s iconic National Tennis Stadium, headlining a blockbus Read Full Story >>> Final Bell for 2025 USA Boxing National Open Event National Open Event Concludes with 1,870 Registered Participants in Tulsa, Oklahoma PhilBoxing.com, Thu, 02 Oct 2025 COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (October 1, 2025) – USA Boxing concluded its third national event of the year, the 2025 National Open in Tulsa, Oklahoma, earlier this month, with an astounding 1,870 registered participants. Throughout the week, 632 bouts were conducted to crown 112 champions in the male a Read Full Story >>> THRILLA IN MANILA GOLDEN ANNIVERSARY 15: JOE FRAZIER’S PROFESSIONAL CAREER By Maloney L. Samaco, PhilBoxing.com, Thu, 02 Oct 2025

After Joe Frazier won the lone American gold medal in the 1964 Tokyo Olympics, he turned professional. He was helped by his trainer Yancey “Yank” Durham and acted as his manager until Durham’s death in August 19 Read Full Story >>> 'A walk through hell': 50 years ago, Muhammad Ali and Joe Frazier fought to the brink at 'The Thrilla in Manila' By Ben Fowlkes , Yahoo! Sports, Thu, 02 Oct 2025 Muhammad Ali was just barely into his forties and still pretty freshly retired for good. He was having dinner one evening with a writer who couldn’t help but notice the way the chicken leg trembled in his hand, resisting his attempts to bring it to his mouth.
“I don’t know what’s wrong wi Read Full Story >>> Pacquiao confirms WBN report, Final Negotiations with Rolly Romero By Phil D. Jay, World Boxing News, Thu, 02 Oct 2025 Boxing legend Manny Pacquiao has confirmed he is in the ‘final stages of negotiations’ for the world title challenge, just as World Boxing News was first to report, for a sensational world title challenge against WBA Welterweight Champion Rolly Romero. His team told WBN the singular goal and the Read Full Story >>> ‘Thrilla In Manila’ Turns 50: Jerry Izenberg Reflects On Ali-Frazier III By Nate Marrero, The Ring, Thu, 02 Oct 2025 The boxing world stood still on Oct. 1, 1975.
That was the day Muhammad Ali and Joe Frazier closed the book on one of boxing’s greatest rivalries in fitting fashion in “The Thrilla in Manila.” The all-time great heavyweights went to hell and back at Araneta Coliseum in the Philippines, ligh Read Full Story >>> World Boxing relocates Congress 2025 to Rome PhilBoxing.com, Thu, 02 Oct 2025 World Boxing’s forthcoming Congress has been relocated to Rome in Italy.
It follows discussions between World Boxing and the Boxing Federation of India (BFI) who reached a mutual decision to relocate the Congress, which will now be held in Rome, Italy, on November 23, 2025.
The Congress will Read Full Story >>> Round 12 with Mauricio Sulaiman: Behind the WBC Boxing Grand Prix By Mauricio Sulaimán, PhilBoxing.com, Wed, 01 Oct 2025

The Riyadh Season WBC Boxing Grand Prix has been a complete success, and the anticipation is growing, as the semifinal stage approaches, scheduled to take place in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, on October 19.
It all began Read Full Story >>> The Thrilla in Manila at 50: Ali, Frazier and the 'closest thing to dying' - interview By Alex Winston, The Jerusalem Post, Wed, 01 Oct 2025 "It will be a killa and a thrilla and a chilla, when I get that gorilla in Manila."- Muhammad Ali
On October 1, 1975, two men stepped into a sweltering ring on the other side of the world and produced what has gone down as one of the greatest fights of all time. It was the third and final meeting Read Full Story >>> JOHANN CHUA BEGINS TITLE DEFENCE AGAINST IVICA PUTNIK AS DRAW CONFIRMED FOR 2025 HANOI OPEN POOL CHAMPIONSHIP PhilBoxing.com, Wed, 01 Oct 2025

The draw has been confirmed for the 2025 Hanoi Open Pool Championship, with reigning champion Johann Chua beginning his first Major title defence against Croatia’s Ivica Putnik in a blockbuster opening-round clash.
Chu Read Full Story >>> The Thrilla at 50: Remembering Ali and Frazier’s last dance By Kieran Mulvaney, BoxingScene.com, Wed, 01 Oct 2025 Fifty years ago, on October 1, 1975, in a stifling hot arena in the Philippines, Muhammad Ali and Joe Frazier stood across from each other in a boxing ring and prepared to do battle for the third and final time.
They had first met in the ring just four and a half years earlier, but theirs was al Read Full Story >>> CUBAN FUTURE CHAMPIONS YOENLI HERNANDEZ, ARMANDO MARTINEZ RABI & GUSTAVO TRUJILLO HEADLINE ‘FISTS OF FURY 8’ PhilBoxing.com, Wed, 01 Oct 2025

ON SUNDAY, OCTOBER 12 AT SEMINOLE HARD ROCK HOTEL & CASINO HOLLYWOOD
Presented by Kris Lawrence and The Heavyweight Factory, FOF8 Will Also Feature Undefeated Heavyweight Lorenzo Medina in Special Attraction, Read Full Story >>> USA Boxing Finishes Canada Duel Undefeated PhilBoxing.com, Wed, 01 Oct 2025 Three United States Boxers Earn Wins in Duel Against Canada
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (Sept. 29, 2025) – Team USA went undefeated with three international wins last weekend at the Melee Gala X in Winnipeg, Canada. The United States sent six boxers with much anticipation, but due to unforeseen cir Read Full Story >>> Danger zone By Nick Giongco, Daily Tribune, Wed, 01 Oct 2025 Melvin Jerusalem, the sharp-shooting World Boxing Council (WBC) minimumweight titleholder, braces for a relentless challenger in Siyakholwa Kuse of South Africa when they collide on 29 October at the Smart Araneta Coliseum.
Though lacking in experience with just 12 fights, winning nine, losing tw Read Full Story >>> Boxing’s Pound-For-Pound Moneymakers: Has Terence Crawford Finally Surpassed Canelo? By Josh Katzowitz, Forbes.com, Wed, 01 Oct 2025 After Terence Crawford topped Canelo Alvarez in their megafight earlier this month, the dynamics shifted (perhaps only slightly) when it comes to boxing’s pound-for-pound list and its pound-for-pound moneymakers list. Yes, Alvarez is still featured on both, but Crawford’s standing, currently and Read Full Story >>> Dana White Seeks to Make Significant Changes in the World Boxing By Gabriel F. Cordero, PhilBoxing.com, Wed, 01 Oct 2025

Following the long-awaited announcement of the alliance between Zuffa Boxing and TKO with Paramount, owners of CBS, to broadcast 12 boxing events on Paramount+ in 2026 and over the next five years, momentous changes are ex Read Full Story >>> THE PAST WEEK IN ACTION 29 September 2025: Ferreira Retains IBF 135 Belt by Outpointing Moneo; Clavel Dethrones IBF 105 Champ Cudos By Eric Armit, PhilBoxing.com, Tue, 30 Sep 2025
 Bia Ferreira celebrates after defeating Maira Moneo.
HIGHLIGHTS:
-Beatriz Ferreira outpoints Maira Moneo in IBF lightweight title defence and Hebert Conceicao decisions Yamaguchi Falcao in a clash of former Olymp Read Full Story >>> Canelo Alvarez Facing Extended Layoff After Crawford Loss; Surgery Confirms Injury Rumors By Dong Secuya, PhilBoxing.com, Tue, 30 Sep 2025

A few weeks after suffering a historic loss to Terence Crawford in their undisputed mega-fight on Netflix, Mexican boxing superstar Saul “Canelo” Álvarez has confirmed he will undergo surgery, potentially sidelining Read Full Story >>> Dante Stone is last American standing in Inaugural WBC Grand Prix PhilBoxing.com, Tue, 30 Sep 2025

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LOS ANGELES, Calif. (September 29, 2025) – Arizona heavyweight Dante “The Inferno” Stone (21-1, 13 KOs) is the final American boxer competing in the Inaugural World Read Full Story >>> Beware, beware By Nick Giongco, Daily Tribune, Tue, 30 Sep 2025 The camp of little-known challenger Christian Balunan knows what their fighter is up against on 26 October.
Balunan is challenging defending champion Pedro Taduran for the International Boxing Federation (IBF) minimumweight title at the San Andres Coliseum in Malate.
Two-time world title chall Read Full Story >>> Age Defying Triumph: At Age 50 Toshihiko Era Wins World Title By Carlos Costa, PhilBoxing.com, Tue, 30 Sep 2025

BANGKOK, Thailand — A Milestone Achievement. At the age of 50, Japanese flyweight Toshihiko Era has written his name into boxing as the oldest man to conquer a world title.
A licensed pro boxer by the JBC (Japan Boxin Read Full Story >>> TKO and Zuffa Boxing sign streaming agreement with Paramount By Gabriel F. Cordero, PhilBoxing.com, Tue, 30 Sep 2025

Zuffa Boxing has signed a five-year streaming agreement with Paramount+ for the US, Canada, and Latin America beginning in January 2026.
The new boxing promotion was formed by TKO and Sela, with leadership from Turki Al Read Full Story >>> Boxing Ephemera, Pacquiao’s Mouthguard, and the Meaning of It All By Emmanuel Rivera, RRT, PhilBoxing.com, Tue, 30 Sep 2025

A Journey Through Keepsakes From Thrilla in Manila to The Fight of the Century
What’s the point of an autograph, really? On the surface it’s just ink—somebody’s name scrawled on a ticket, a program, maybe the back Read Full Story >>> A turning point for global sport: IBA President Umar Kremlev and Donald Trump Jr join forces PhilBoxing.com, Mon, 29 Sep 2025

Lausanne, Switzerland — The International Boxing Association (IBA) brought together leading voices to help define the next era of sport with a clear message: the future of sport belongs to those who unite, not divid Read Full Story >>> Rosia captures PBF super fly title PhilBoxing.com, Mon, 29 Sep 2025

SOUTHPAW underdog Renz “The Jaguar” Rosia scored an 8th round knockout against heavy-favorite Denmark “Tornado” Quibido last Saturday night, September 27 to win the vacant Philippine Boxing Federation super flyweight Read Full Story >>> Tancontians starred 2025 Sports Heroes Night PhilBoxing.com, Mon, 29 Sep 2025

IT WAS a starred Tancontians night at the 2025 Sports Heroes Night last September 28 at at the Grand Ball Room of The Royal Mandaya Hotel in Davao City.
Sambist Chino Sy Tancontian and his elder sister Sydney were the Sport Read Full Story >>> Omaha police ticket boxing champ Crawford for reckless driving, order him out of vehicle at gunpoint Associated Press, Mon, 29 Sep 2025 OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — Omaha police ordered champion boxer Terence “Bud” Crawford out of his vehicle at gunpoint during a traffic stop for reckless driving early Sunday, hours after his hometown held a parade to celebrate his victory over Canelo Alvarez two weeks ago.
A video circulating on soc Read Full Story >>> UFC Exec Breaks Silence as Dana White Hits New Low After Canelo vs. Crawford Success By Himanga Mahanta, Essentially Sports, Mon, 29 Sep 2025 Dana White’s boxing venture began with a huge success. The Canelo Alvarez vs. Terence Crawford event earlier may not top the record books, but it was an extremely successful event, generating a reported $47.2 million live gate, the highest for the venue. However, on the MMA front, things are not g Read Full Story >>> “Thrilla” guest list By Joaquin Henson, PhilBoxing.com, Sun, 28 Sep 2025

Events are now being finalized before the “Thrilla In Manila” Golden Anniversary celebration featuring at least 11 fights at the Smart Araneta Coliseum on Oct. 29. The pre-celebration consists of a 10-bout card at the San Read Full Story >>> Why Do So Many Boxers Play eGames? PhilBoxing.com, Sun, 28 Sep 2025
Over the past decade, eGames have experienced explosive growth, offering players a vast variety of options—from casino games and competitive esports to immersive virtual experiences. This variety has made eGames appealing to a g Read Full Story >>> | | | |  Thrilla in Manila
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Samaco, PhilBoxing.com, Wed, 20 Aug 2025THRILLA IN MANILA GOLDEN ANNIVERSARY 11 - ALI GETS BACK HIS BOXING LICENSE, WINS OVER QUARRY, BONAVENA AND ELLIS By Maloney L. Samaco, PhilBoxing.com, Tue, 05 Aug 2025Triple treat By Nick Giongco, Daily Tribune, Thu, 31 Jul 2025THRILLA IN MANILA GOLDEN ANNIVERSARY 10 - ALI WINS OVER PATTERSON, EVADES VIETNAM WAR DRAFT By Maloney L. Samaco, PhilBoxing.com, Sun, 06 Jul 2025THRILLA IN MANILA GOLDEN ANNIVERSARY 9 - MUHAMMAD ALI WINS WORLD HEAVYWEIGHT TITLE By Maloney L. Samaco, PhilBoxing.com, Tue, 17 Jun 2025THRILLA IN MANILA GOLDEN ANNIVERSARY 8 - MUHAMMAD ALI A.K.A. CASSIUS CLAY TURNS PROFESSIONAL By Maloney L. Samaco, PhilBoxing.com, Thu, 12 Jun 2025THRILLA IN MANILA GOLDEN ANNIVERSARY 7 - AMATEUR BOXING CAREER OF MUHAMMAD ALI By Maloney L. Samaco, PhilBoxing.com, Fri, 06 Jun 2025THRILLA IN MANILA GOLDEN ANNIVERSARY 6 - ALI KNOCKS FOREMAN OUT IN RUMBLE IN THE JUNGLE By Maloney L. Samaco, PhilBoxing.com, Tue, 03 Jun 2025THRILLA IN MANILA GOLDEN ANNIVERSARY 5 - ALI VS. FOREMAN IN RUMBLE IN THE JUNGLE By Maloney L. Samaco, PhilBoxing.com, Fri, 30 May 2025THRILLA IN MANILA GOLDEN ANNIVERSARY 4 - MUHAMMAD ALI WINS SUPERFIGHT II By Maloney L. Samaco, PhilBoxing.com, Mon, 26 May 2025THRILLA IN MANILA GOLDEN ANNIVERSARY 3 - FRAZIER WINS FIGHT OF THE CENTURY BY UNANIMOUS DECISION By Maloney L. Samaco, PhilBoxing.com, Thu, 22 May 2025THRILLA IN MANILA GOLDEN ANNIVERSARY 1 - MUHAMMAD ALI VS. JOE FRAZIER III AFTER 50 YEARS By Maloney L. Samaco, PhilBoxing.com, Tue, 20 May 2025Muhammad Ali had 61 professional fights - These were his toughest By John Raspanti, MaxBoxing.com, Wed, 19 Mar 2025Gibbons working on ‘Thrilla’ treat By Nick Giongco, Daily Tribune, Sun, 12 Jan 2025Golden plans for ‘Thrilla’ tribute By Joaquin Henson, PhilBoxing.com, Thu, 02 Jan 2025Gibbons giddy with excitement over ‘Thrilla’ By Nick Giongco, Daily Tribune, Mon, 30 Dec 2024TRULY A THRILLA: Pacquiao leads celebration of Ali-Frazier 3’s 50th anniversary By Nick Giongco, Daily Tribune, Sun, 22 Dec 2024TRIPLE WORLD TITLE FIGHT By Nick Giongco, Daily Tribune, Sun, 08 Dec 2024Thrilla In Manila Aftermath By Eddie Alinea, PhilBoxing.com, Sun, 15 Nov 2015Thrilla In Manila -- Sixth of a Series By Eddie Alinea, PhilBoxing.com, Tue, 27 Oct 2015Thrilla in Manila - Fifth of a Series By Eddie Alinea, PhilBoxing.com, Tue, 20 Oct 2015Thrilla In Manila: Fourth of a Series By Eddie Alinea, PhilBoxing.com, Sun, 11 Oct 2015Thrilla In Manila:Third of a Series By Eddie Alinea, PhilBoxing.com, Sat, 10 Oct 2015Thrilla In Manila (Second of a Series): Ali and Frazier in Malacanang By Eddie Alinea, PhilBoxing.com, Wed, 07 Oct 2015REMEMBERING THE ?THRILLA IN MANILA' By Ronnie Nathanielsz, PhilBoxing.com, Mon, 01 Oct 2012THRILLA IN MANILA 37 YEARS AGO TODAY: SIDELIGHTS OF ALI-FRAZIER III By Maloney L. Samaco, PhilBoxing.com, Mon, 01 Oct 2012REMEMBERING THE THRILLA IN MANILA By Eddie Alinea, PhilBoxing.com, Sun, 30 Sep 2012Remembering Ali and Frazier in Malacanang By Eddie Alinea, PhilBoxing.com, Tue, 17 Jan 2012Pacquiao-Lagman was like Pacquiao-Mosley By RG Cruz, ABS-CBN News, Wed, 18 May 2011MUHAMMAD ALI AND JOE FRAZIER: THE GREAT RIVALRY By Maloney L. Samaco, PhilBoxing.com, Sun, 03 Oct 2010"Thrilla in Manila" remembered in Oakland at this Fight Week By Matt Stolow, Examiner.com, Thu, 19 Nov 2009CARLOS PADILLA, JR. -- THE GREATEST FILIPINO INTERNATIONAL REFEREE By Maloney L. Samaco, PhilBoxing.com, Sun, 12 Apr 2009Thrilla in Manila By Thom Loverro, The Washington Times, Thu, 09 Apr 2009Thrilla in Manila: A Must See Event The Ledger, Thu, 09 Apr 2009TSS Closer Look: HBO's "The Thrilla In Manila" By Ron Borges, The Sweet Science, Wed, 08 Apr 2009?THRILLA IN MANILA? TAKES CENTER STAGE AGAIN (CONCLUSION) By Maloney L. Samaco, PhilBoxing.com, Tue, 07 Apr 2009The day Ali saw death By Jon Anderson, The Sunday Mail (Australia), Sun, 09 Oct 2005Greatest heavyweight fight! By Glenn Schouw, Daily News, Fri, 07 Oct 2005Thrilla in Manila: 30th Anniversary By Robert Cassidy Jr., The Sweet Science, Wed, 05 Oct 2005A Conversation with Angelo Dundee By Luca De Franco, The Sweet Science, Tue, 04 Oct 2005Thirty Years Later - The Building Blocks of "The Thrilla In Manila" Part 2 By Frank Lotierzo, BoxingScene.com, Mon, 03 Oct 2005Joe's still smoulderin' By Tom English, The Scotsman, Sun, 02 Oct 2005
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