Carlos Costa
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Vayson Focused on Dethroning WBC-108 Int’l Champ Monabesa in Jakarta
In his first trip outside of his beloved Philippines, unbeaten Cotabato del Norte warrior Jayson "Striker" Vayson (9-0-1, 5 KO's), will wage the most important battle of his life when he clashes…
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Jenel Lausa’s WBA Asia Title Fight in Dubai Cancelled Due to Motorcycle Accident; Mark John Yap Late-Sub
Unfortunately, the exciting, much-awaited WBA Asia South Super Featherweight title fight between unbeaten Filipino boxer/former UFC Fighter Jenel "Demolition Man" Lausa (10-0, 6 KO's) against skilled undefeated Cuban Jadier Herrera scheduled for…
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The First Millennial Boxing World Champion Has Just Been Crowned!
Mexican-American Jesse “Bam!” Rodríguez (15-0, 10 KO’s) of San Antonio rocked down and decisioned super tough former champ Carlos "Príncipe" Cuadras to conquer the vacant WBC Super Flyweight World Title Saturday night,…
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Keith Thurman is Back with Exciting Win in Las Vegas!
Former world champ Keith "One Time" Thurman (30-1, 22 KO"s), is back at the welterweight elite level with an exciting action-packed, 12-rounder unanimous decision win over younger, tough former 140-pound titlist Mario…
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Santa Cruz Defeats Carbajal; Is Magsayo Next for Terremoto?
In a non-title rumble, Mexican featherweight world champion Leo "Terremoto" Santa Cruz (38-2-1, 19 KO’s) of Michoacán outclassed and controlled brave Keenan Carbajal (23-3-1, 15 KO’s) for a 10-round unanimous decision win…
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Can Santa Cruz Stop Carbajal?
Popular Mexican Featherweight Leo “Terremoto” Santa Cruz (37-2-1, 19 KO’s) comes back to hot action for an exciting 10-rounder rumble against much more-active Mexican-American Keenan Carvajal 23-2-1, 15 KO’s) tomorrow at the…
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Heavy-handed Nattapong Obliterates Challenger, Retains WBA Asia 115 Belt in Thailand
Nattapong retains his WBA regional belt in Bangkok. Bangkok, THAILAND -- World-ranked Thai super flyweight Nattapong Jankaew obliterated former world-title challenger Wicha Phulaikhao (a.k.a. Pigmy Kokietgym) in two stormy chapters to retain…
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Sergio Martínez Floors, Outclasses McGowan for UD Win in Madrid
Argentina’s former middleweight king Sergio “Maravilla” Martínez displayed class and stamina dropping and dominating younger Briton Macaulay McGowan for a non-title 10-round unanimous decision win Thursday night in Madrid, España, live in…
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Rigondeaux, Astrolabio Successful in 30-Day Weight Check Ahead of WBC Int’l Clash in Dubai
Loving him... or getting completely bored out of him, Cuban Guillermo "El Chacal" Rigondeaux has been in the limelight of boxing since his pro debut in Miami back in 2009; and at…
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Magsayo Dethrones Russell, Becomes New Featherweight World Champion!
In a hard-fought battle, unbeaten Boholano warrior Mark Magsayo put enough pressure, courage and determination over retreating veteran Gary Russell Jr., earning a well-deserved majority decision win to become The New WBC…
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Magsayo, Russell On the Scales Ahead of Head On Collision for WBC-126 World Strap
Gwapo Filipino Challenger Mark “Magnífico” Magsayo (23-0, 16 KO's), and defending World Champion Gary Russell Jr. (31-1, 18 KO's), were on the scales ahead of their hot war for the WBC Featherweight…
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Confident “War Dog” Tomjune Mangubat Sharpens Teeth for Charly Suarez March 5 in WBA Asia War
Cebu's Omega Gym star Tomjune Mangubat, a.k.a. "The War Dog," keeps on sharpening his teeth, pressing forward with his preparation 6 weeks ahead of his hot rumble against former amateur standout Charly…
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Miel Fajardo Ready for World-Ranked Argentinian Agustin Gauto March 5 in Dubai
Filipino 108-pound slugger "The Silent Assassin" Miel Fajardo (7-1-2, 6 KO"s) of San Francisco, Agusan del Sur, will wage his 4th battle outside of his beloved Philippines when he engages in combat…
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Adrian Lerasan Back to Thailand for Another WBC Asian Title Rumble
After the exciting knockout wins over Thai fighters in his last two battles in Thailand, Filipino 115-pound warrior Adrian "Nunoy" Lerasan (10-4, 3 KO's), has been invited back to the Land of…
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Jenel Lausa Rumbles Cuban Jadier Herrera for WBA Asia Belt Feb 26 in Dubai
In a battle of unbeaten 130-pound warriors, Filipino "Demolition Man" Jenel Lausa is all systems go for his tough battle against former Cuban amateur standout Jadier Herrera for the vacant WBA Asia…
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Arboleda, Roldán, Fundora Victorious in Sampson Promotion in Panama live on TyC Sports
The referee raises Arboleda's hand in victory. World-ranked, former world-title challenger Jaime Arboleda (18-2, 14 KO's) of Panama claimed the WBC Latino Silver 130-pound Belt with a hard-fought majority decision win over…
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“The Hurricane” Jade Bornea Scores IBF-115 Eliminator Win in México; Becomes Jerwin’s Mandatory Challenger
Filipino Super Flyweight Jade Bornea (17-0, 11 KO's) of Gensan was a really strong Hurricane, scoring the most important win of his pro boxing career by devastatingly dropping and stopping with a…
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Can Vincent Astrolabio Defeat “The Jackal” Guillermo Rigondeaux? His Coach Nonoy Neri Says Yes
MP Boxing Promotions fighter “Asero” Vincent Astrolabio has a tough mission when he collides against complicated southpaw veteran "The Jackal" Guillermo Rigondeaux on Saturday, Feb 26, in Dubai. Can Astrolabio pull off…
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Happy Birthday Sampson Lewkowicz!
Today celebrates his 71st birthday a dear old friend of Philboxing.com, Mr. Sampson Lewkowicz, a much-appreciated promoter, an angel of boxing who has served the sport for decades. Born in Uruguay and…
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Former MLB star José Canseco Challenges A-Rod to a Boxing Fight; Will A-Rod Accept?
The enmity between former MLB (Major League Baseball) superstars José Canseco and A-Rod is so well-known by fans as the two men have traded jabs at each other on social media for…
