Golden State continued to upset the form charts in the West as the #7 seed Warriors wrecked the #2 Houston Rockets, 95-85 in the opener of their first-round playoff series at the Toyota Center in Houston, Texas.   

2025 USA Boxing International Open Finalized on Saturday
PhilBoxing.com, Mon, 21 Apr 2025
USA Boxing’s first national event of the year concludes in Pueblo, Colo. PUEBLO, Colo. (April 19, 2025) – The 2025 USA Boxing International Open concluded on Saturday, April 19, inside the Pueblo Convention Center in Pueblo, Colo. After 45 bouts on the final day, champions were crowned across  Read Full Story >>>

Verano to face Thai in Clash of Nations on April 24
By Lito delos Reyes, PhilBoxing.com, Mon, 21 Apr 2025

UNDEFEATED Wenie Cline Verano of Valencia City will fight Miss Domsin Sohsit of Thailand in “Clash in Nations” on April 24 at the World Siam Stadium in Bangkok, Thailand. Verano, who arrived  Read Full Story >>>

Suarez: I’m coming to win
By Nick Giongco, Daily Tribune, Mon, 21 Apr 2025
As soon as his visa gets delivered on Monday, top-rated super-featherweight Charly Suarez will head to the airport to catch the latest available flight for the United States. His team had originally eyed to travel to America on 10 April so the Filipino boxer and his chief trainer Delfin Boholst c  Read Full Story >>>

Masangkay to fight Ocampo in JAS on April 23
By Lito delos Reyes, PhilBoxing.com, Sun, 20 Apr 2025

NEW Philippine Boxing Federation [PBF] super lightweight Pepito “El Matador” Masangkay will fight Jose “The Bomber” Ocampo of Malapatan, Sarangani in front of his hometown crowd on April 23 at the JAS municip  Read Full Story >>>

Denver Holds Off LA Clippers in OT, 112-110
By Teodoro Medina Reynoso, PhilBoxing.com, Sun, 20 Apr 2025

The fourth seeded Denver Nuggets avoided the shutout of favored home team in the opener of the Western Conference playoffs by holding off #5 Los Angeles Clippers 112-110 in an overtime. Guard Christian Braun,   Read Full Story >>>

Arca clinches 3rd and final IM norm; Guns for GM norm in last round
By Marlon Bernardino, PhilBoxing.com, Sun, 20 Apr 2025

Bangkok, Thailand ---FIDE Master Christian Gian Karlo Tade - Arca split the point with Grandmaster Surya Shekhar Ganguly of India in 43 moves of Catalan Opening using the white pieces after Round 8 in the 22nd Bangkok Chess   Read Full Story >>>

IN HER GOLDEN GIRL ERA: GABRIELA “SWEET POISON” FUNDORA SUCCESSFULLY DEFENDS UNDISPUTED TITLE AGAINST MARILYN BADILLO
PhilBoxing.com, Sun, 20 Apr 2025

OCEANSIDE, Calif. (April 19, 2025) – And Still Undisputed WBA, WBC, WBO, IBF and Ring Magazine world champion Gabriela “Sweet Poison” Fundora (16-0, 8 KOs), of Coachella Valley, dazzled fans at Frontwave Aren  Read Full Story >>>

Fundora Retains Undisputed Flyweight Titles; Perez Shocks Conwell in Oceanside
PhilBoxing.com, Sun, 20 Apr 2025

Gabriela "Sweet Poison" Fundora put on a dominant display at the Frontwave Arena in Oceanside, California, successfully defending her IBF, WBA, WBC, WBO, and Ring Magazine flyweight titles with a unanimous decision victor  Read Full Story >>>

Dalton Smith Drops Mathieu German Three Times, Retains WBC Silver Title
PhilBoxing.com, Sun, 20 Apr 2025

Local favorite Dalton Smith put on a commanding performance in front of his hometown crowd at the Canon Medical Arena in Sheffield, England Saturday night (early Sunday in Manila), retaining his WBC Silver super lightwei  Read Full Story >>>

Filipino GM Antonio beats Serbia's IM for share of lead in Caberra Chess Tournament
By Marlon Bernardino, PhilBoxing.com, Sun, 20 Apr 2025
Grandmaster Rogelio "Joey" Antonio Jr. crushed International Master Mihajlo Radovanovic of Serbia to seize a share of the lead almost halfway through the Premier division of the 2025 O2C Doeberl Cup Chess Tournament in Canberra, Australia, on Saturday, April 19, 2025. This victory, with Antonio d  Read Full Story >>>

Villanueva to fight Antaran on April 27 in Gensan
By Lito delos Reyes, PhilBoxing.com, Sun, 20 Apr 2025

SUPER flyweight Kevin “The Spider” Villanueva of General Santos City will be back in action against veteran Ramel Antaran of Sarangani on April 27 at the Venue 88 in Gensan. In his last fight, Villanueva suffe  Read Full Story >>>

MASOUD AND MCGRAIL CLASH IN ALL-BRITISH SHOWDOWN
PhilBoxing.com, Sun, 20 Apr 2025

FOR IBO SUPER-BANTAMWEIGHT TITLE - YAFAI MEETS RODRIGUEZ FOR INTERIM WBC FLYWEIGHT TITLE ON JUNE 21 IN BIRMINGHAM Walker vs. Taylor & Pat Brown land on stacked Midlands card British rivals Shabaz Masoud and Peter M  Read Full Story >>>

Semifinals Conclude at 2025 USA Boxing International Open
PhilBoxing.com, Sun, 20 Apr 2025
Forty-six finals bouts slated for Saturday’s schedule PUEBLO, Colo. (April 18, 2025) – The finals are set after Friday’s semifinal bouts were decided inside the Pueblo Convention Center in Pueblo, Colo. Forty bouts were contested across two rings during Friday’s lone session, setting the   Read Full Story >>>

FM Arca is inching closer to his 3rd and final IM norm
By Marlon Bernardino, PhilBoxing.com, Sun, 20 Apr 2025
Bangkok, Thailand – FIDE Master Christian Gian Carlo Arca split the point with countryman International Master Paulo Bersamina in 41 moves of the King's Indian Defense, creating a six-way tie for fifth place after the seventh round of the 22nd Bangkok Chess Club Open 2025 on Saturday, April 19, 20  Read Full Story >>>

Weigh-In Results: Fundora and Conwell Ready for Golden Boy Fight Night in Oceanside
PhilBoxing.com, Sat, 19 Apr 2025

Oceanside, CA – April 18, 2025 – The scales have spoken, and all fighters are set for a thrilling night of boxing tomorrow, Saturday, April 19, at the Frontwave Arena in Oceanside, California. Promoted by Golden   Read Full Story >>>

Undefeated, rising Canadian prospect Eric Basran wins in Opening round to advance to quarterfinals of inaugural Riyadh Season/WBC Boxing Grand Prix in Saudi Arabia
PhilBoxing.com, Sat, 19 Apr 2025

RIYADH, Saudi Arabia (April 18, 2025) – Undefeated Canadian super lightweight prospect Eric Basran (8-0, 3 KOs) defeated previously unbeaten Isaiah “Kyree-James” Johnson (11-1, 7 KOs) earlier today by way of a six-ro  Read Full Story >>>

WEIGHTS FROM LONG BEACH
PhilBoxing.com, Sat, 19 Apr 2025

Anthony Garnica 117.8 vs Aston Palicte 118 Tamara Cruz 150 vs Julia Igel 148.8 Raul Salomon 171.8 vs Crispulo Javier Andino 172 Israel Mercado 143 vs Jonathan Jose Eniz 142.8 Chantel Navarro 117 vs Wendy Villegas   Read Full Story >>>

Weights From Washington, PA
PhilBoxing.com, Sat, 19 Apr 2025

Pittsburgh, PA (March 27, 2025)--Weights for Saturday Night's Integrity Pro Boxing Card at Th Hollywood Casino at The Meadows. Devon Siegfried 174.2 - Sam Wildinghaus 172.7 Andre Donovan 121.1 - Jesus Marti  Read Full Story >>>

Jerald Into Advances in WBC Boxing Grand Prix with Dominant Win Over Ahmad Jones
PhilBoxing.com, Sat, 19 Apr 2025

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia – Unbeaten Filipino contender Jerald Into (12-0) of Sanman & Quibors Boxing showcased his prowess in the ring by defeating previously undefeated American Ahmad Jones (10-1) via unanimous decision at  Read Full Story >>>

Press Conference Notes: Keyshawn Davis Set for Homecoming Title Defense against Edwin De Los Santos at Norfolk's Scope Arena
PhilBoxing.com, Sat, 19 Apr 2025

Keyshawn-De Los Santos and the Abdullah Mason-Jeremia Nakathila 10-round lightweight co-feature will air live on ESPN, ESPN Deportes, and ESPN+ at 10 p.m. ET/7 p.m. PT. NORFOLK, Va. (April 18, 2025) — Norfo  Read Full Story >>>

JAKE PAUL vs JULIO CESAR CHAVEZ JR / ZURDO RAMIREZ vs YUNIEL DORTICOS JUNE 28 in ANAHEIM
PhilBoxing.com, Sat, 19 Apr 2025

International superstar Jake Paul to face Mexico’s former world champion Julio César Chávez Jr. in Most Valuable Promotions Global event on Saturday, June 28 at Honda Center in Anaheim, California, li  Read Full Story >>>

June 8: Junto Nakatani-Ryosuke Nishida Bantamweight Unification Showdown Headlines Tokyo Super Card Streaming LIVE on ESPN+
PhilBoxing.com, Sat, 19 Apr 2025
Bantamweight sensation Tenshin Nasukawa returns against Victor Santillan in a 10-round special attraction (April 18, 2025) — The world’s two best bantamweights are set to battle with two world title belts on the line. WBC champion Junto Nakatani will fight IBF king Ryosuke Nishida in a title   Read Full Story >>>

Thursday’s Action at the 2025 USA Boxing International Open Concludes
PhilBoxing.com, Sat, 19 Apr 2025
Semifinals competition slated for Friday at noon MT PUEBLO, Colo. (April 17, 2025) – Day three of the 2025 USA Boxing International Open wrapped Thursday evening after 61 bouts contended inside the Pueblo Convention Center in Pueblo, Colo. There were a total of 29 junior division bouts conteste  Read Full Story >>>

H2O Sylve Returns to the Ring April 26th At Gateway Center Arena in Atlanta Amado Vargas Is Co-Main Live On BLK PRIME
PhilBoxing.com, Sat, 19 Apr 2025
COLLEGE PARK, GEORGIA GA, April 18, 2025 - Ten-Time National Amateur Boxing Champion, Ashton “H2O” Sylve, who made his pro debut at sixteen, is set to make his highly anticipated return to the ring on April 26, 2025, at the Gateway Center Arena in College Park, Georgia, where he’ll face Domi  Read Full Story >>>

FM Arca bounces back, defeats IM Laohawirapap of Thailand in 6th round
By Marlon Bernardino, PhilBoxing.com, Sat, 19 Apr 2025
FIDE Master Christian Gian Carlo Arca bounced back and won again by beating International Master Prin Laohawirapap of Thailand in the 6th round of the 22nd Bangkok Chess Club Open 2025 Friday, April 18, 2025 at the Royal Orchid Sheraton Riverside Hotel in Bangkok, Thailand. The 16-year-old Panabo  Read Full Story >>>

SMITH VS. GERMAIN WEIGHTS AND RUNNING ORDER
PhilBoxing.com, Fri, 18 Apr 2025

ALL TIMES ARE LOCAL 17:00 DOORS OPEN 17:00 LIVE ON BEFORE THE BELL 6 x 3 mins Lightweight contest JOE HOWARTH (137.7lbs) v MARIO VALENZUELA PORTILLO (136.4lbs) (Wigan, England) (Ciudad Obregon, Mexico) fol  Read Full Story >>>

WBO #2 WBA #2 Mikiah Kreps on Weight in Seneca Niagara
PhilBoxing.com, Fri, 18 Apr 2025

Niagara Falls, NY; The two main fights have been announced for All Star Boxing, Inc first show of 2025 from the scenic Seneca Niagara Resort & Casino. The series labeled "Seneca Fight Night" will see the return of unde  Read Full Story >>>

UFC® RETURNS TO PRUDENTIAL CENTER IN NEWARK, NEW JERSEY WITH BLOCKBUSER CHAMPIONSHIP DOUBLEHEADER
PhilBoxing.com, Fri, 18 Apr 2025

FEATURED BOUTS: (C) MERAB DVALISHVILI vs. (#1) SEAN O’MALLEY (C) JULIANNA PENA vs. (#2) KAYLA HARRISON UFC® 316: DVALISHVILI vs. O’MALLEY 2 TICKETS GO ON SALE FRIDAY, APRIL 18 Las Vegas – UFC® returns to Newa  Read Full Story >>>

AMATEUR HEAVYWEIGHT SENSATION LEO ATANG SIGNS PROMOTIONAL DEAL WITH MATCHROOM BOXING
PhilBoxing.com, Fri, 18 Apr 2025

Team GB standout turns pro with Eddie Hearn Team GB standout Leo Atang has signed a long-term promotional deal with Eddie Hearn's Matchroom Boxing and is set to make his highly anticipated professional debu  Read Full Story >>>

“KING” RYAN GARCIA SAN DIEGO MEDIA WORKOUT QUOTES
PhilBoxing.com, Fri, 18 Apr 2025

“It’s a big opportunity for me to do something amazing at a historic event.” – Garcia SAN DIEGO, Calif. – (April 17, 2025) – Welterweight contender and international superstar “King” Ryan Gar  Read Full Story >>>

WEIGHTS FROM ORLANDO FLORIDA
PhilBoxing.com, Fri, 18 Apr 2025
Kevin Brown and Esteuri Suero to Battle for WBA Continental North America Super Lightweight Title at Caribe Royale Resort April 18 Kevin Brown 140 vs Esteuri Suero 139.2 Hendri Cedeno 139.6 vs Idalberto Umara 139 Lenier Pero 247.4 vs Detrailous Webster 251.4 Gurgen Hovhannisyan 287 vs Da  Read Full Story >>>