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A STAR IS BORN: ALEX EALA CAPTURES 2026 MUBADALA CITI DC TENNIS OPEN
First there was Manny Pacquiao—a lone force who brought an entire nation to a standstill every time he stepped into the ring. Now, Alex Eala follows in those giant footsteps as the…
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THE PINOY PITBULL: How Alvin Camique Brawled in the Shadows to Claim a Crown
Into the African Night Alvin Camique captured the WBF world bantamweight crown last Friday (Saturday in Manila) in South Africa. They didn’t sound the trumpets for him. There were no flashing neon…
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Zepeda Outworks Roach to Capture First World Title in Las Vegas
Call it volume punching, rapid-fire combinations, or relentless pressure—William Zepeda simply never stopped throwing. Launching flurry after flurry of five, six, seven, and eight punches at a time throughout the night, Zepeda…
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Tim Tszyu Dominates Spence in Wide UD Win as ‘The Truth’ Formally Retires
In front of a raucous, capacity crowd at the Afterpay Arena in Olympic Park, Australia's Tim "The Phoenix" Tszyu produced the crowning performance of his career on Sunday afternoon (Saturday night in…
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Suarez Obliterates Avila in One-Round Blitz to Capture WBO International Crown (Photos)
SAN JOSE, CA -- The heat inside the Orange Show Events Center in San Bernardino, California was already a stifling 92°F, but Charly Suarez brought a devastating fire of his own. In…
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Fight Result: Yuga Ozaki Stops Jerry Francisco in Tokyo
Undefeated Japanese sensation Yuga Ozaki successfully defended his regional standing with a dominant performance, stopping Filipino rival Jerry Francisco in the sixth round Wednesday at the historic Korakuen Hall. With the victory,…
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Showdown in Tokyo: Jerry Francisco Challenges Undefeated Yuga Ozaki for WBO Asia Pacific Title Today
Antipas native Jerry Francisco is set to face the biggest test of his career today, July 15, as he challenges Yuga Ozaki of Japan for the vacant WBO Asia Pacific Light Flyweight…
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Jayr Raquinel Avenges Compatriots with First-Round Stoppage Over Kenbun Torres in Osaka
Filipino bantamweight Jayr Raquinel secured a decisive victory over Mexico’s Kenbun Torres on Sunday, July 12, 2026, at the Sangyo Shinko Center, avenging the recent losses of his high-profile countrymen. Raquinel (19-3-1,…
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War, Chess, and Writs: Why Mayweather vs. Pacquiao II is Postponed, Not Scrapped
Eleven years since their unprecedented match back in 2015 labeled "Fight of the Century," it appears like boxing superstars Floyd Mayweather Jr. and Manny Pacquiao were going to finally settle their score…
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TITLE FIGHT ON: Zayas and “Boots” Ennis Hit the Scales for Brooklyn Super-Welterweight Showdown
The biggest fight of the summer is official. Unified WBA and WBO World Super-Welterweight Champion Xander Zayas and undefeated phenom Jaron "Boots" Ennis both hit the scales cleanly on Friday afternoon, cementing…
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Weigh-in Results: Collazo and Valdez On Weight for Flyweight Showdown in Oceanside
The fighters have stepped onto the scales, and the championship clash is officially locked in. Undefeated WBA, WBO, and Ring Magazine Minimumweight World Champion Oscar “El Pupilo” Collazo (14-0, 11 KOs) is…
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THE CROWNING OF BAM: Rodriguez Overcomes Early Storm to Detonate Vargas in Six, Eyes Inoue Super-Fight
On a scorching Saturday night inside the Desert Diamond Arena, Jesse "Bam" Rodriguez did more than merely collect another gilded strap. He ascended. Surviving an early, suffocating tempest, the 26-year-old phenom dropped…
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Weights from Japan: Llover – 117.7 lbs., Angeletti – 117.5 lbs.
Llover stripped to make weight. Filipino contender Kenneth Llover and his team endured an uneasy moment during today's official weigh-in in Tokoname, Japan, after Llover initially failed to make weight on his…
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Heartbreak in Johannesburg: Jerusalem Dethroned by Kuse in Bloody Rematch
Philippine boxing suffered a major blow as Melvin “El Gringo” Jerusalem lost his WBC Minimumweight World Title, falling to South Africa’s Siyakholwa Kuse via a heartbreaking unanimous decision at the Emperor's Palace…
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Jerusalem vs. Kuse II: High-Stakes Rematch in Johannesburg
The stage is set at the Emperor’s Palace for a high-altitude showdown as Filipino world champion Melvin “El Gringo” Jerusalem (25-3, 12 KOs) prepares to defend his WBC Minimumweight title against South…
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The Eternal Contender: Inside Nonito Donaire’s Record-Breaking Title Run
For nearly two decades, Nonito "The Filipino Flash" Donaire has treated the boxing ring not as a stage for mere competition, but as a throne room where gold is always the requirement…
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Blood, Grit, and Iron: Zhu Outlasts Abne in a Cebu War
CEBU CITY — The air inside the historic Cebu Coliseum was thick with humidity and the metallic scent of sweat and leather. What was billed as an IBF minimumweight eliminator transformed into…
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The Monster Prevails: Inoue Weathers the Storm to Outlast Nakatani
In a collision of titans that felt less like a boxing match and more like a high-stakes duel under the neon glow of the Tokyo Dome, Naoya "The Monster" Inoue defended his…
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High Stakes in Ufa: Subkhankulov and Usmonov Clash for IBF #2 Spot
A major shift in the Lightweight landscape is set for this Friday, April 24, as undefeated Russian standout Artur Subkhankulov faces two-time Olympian Bakhodur Usmonov. The bout, promoted by Peter Maniatis in…
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MIKHAIL GRIGORYAN DEFEATS JEO SANTISIMA, CROWNED NEW IBF ASIA LIGHTWEIGHT CHAMPION IN SERPUKHOV
Russian boxer Mikhail Grigoryan has been crowned the new IBF Asia Lightweight Champion after defeating Filipino contender Jeo Santisima by Unanimous Decision over 10 rounds in Serpukhov, Russia Friday, April 17. The…
