Carlos Costa
1,718 articles · PhilBoxing.com
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Magsayo and Hermosillo Ready to Rumble in Los Angeles
Unbeaten Filipino Featherweight Mark “Magnífico” Magsayo, born in the paradise island of Bohol, weighed-in at 127 pounds while his opponent Mexican Rigoberto Hermosillo came-in slightly lighter at 126.6 lbs ahead of their…
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Donnie Nietes Signs with MTK Global (Analysis)
British promotion company MTK Global has announced the signing of highly regarded Filipino 4-division world champion Donnie “Ahas” Nietes (42-1-5, 23 KO’s) of Murcia, Negros Occidental – one of the most accomplished…
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Estrada Intensifies Training for Defense Against Cuadras Oct 23 in Ciudad de México (PHOTOS)
Mexican WBC super flyweight world champion Juan Francisco “El Gallo” Estrada (40-3, 27 KO’s), the tough warrior who has defeated Filipino Milan Melindo and Thai Srisaket Sor Rungvisai, continues hard sweating ahead…
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BOXING VIEW: Jerwin Ancajas and Mark Magsayo Reunite in the U.S. Ahead of Their Important Fights
Ancajas (L) and Magsayo in Los Angeles. Popular, world-class Filipino boxers Jerwin "Pretty Boy" Ancajas and Mark "Magnifico" Magsayo reunite in Los Angeles, California, USA, ahead of their crucial coming fights in…
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Boxing View: Tank Davis vs Leo Santa Cruz Set for Halloween Day Rumble at Alamodome in Texas
The hot two-title battle between undefeated WBA lightweight world champion Gervonta “Tank” Davis and Mexican WBA Feather & Super Featherweight “Super” Champion Leo ”Terremoto” Santa Cruz has been postponed to Halloween Day.…
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Fight Analysis: Mark Magsayo vs Rigoberto Hermosillo Saturday in Los Angeles
Unbeaten Filipino featherweight Mark “Magnífico” Magsayo, born in the paradise island of Bohol, can’t wait to battle Mexican Rigoberto Hermosillo in a 10-round main event this Saturday, October 3, at the Microsoft…
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Pac vs Mac in the Making: Conor McGregor Assures that He’ll Fight Manny Pacquiao
The hottest boxing news these days in social media and boxing platforms is still that the super fight between Pacquiao vs McGregor is being negotiated, as we speak. The trend began immediately…
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Selby Fights Kambosos in IBF 135 Eliminator Oct 31
Welshman Lee Selby (28-2, 9 KO’s) will battle former Manny Pacquiao sparring partner Australian-Greek George Kambosos (18-0, 10 KO’s) in an intense IBF 135-pound eliminator set for October 31 in London, England.…
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Kyoguchi Defends WBA 108 Super Title Nov 3 in Osaka
Japanese WBA Light Flyweight “Super Champion” Hiroto Kyoguchi 京口紘人 defends his crown from the fast and furious fists of Thailand’s undefeated challenger Thanongsak Simsri Tuesday, November 3, in Osaka, Japan. Fans outside…
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COSTA: INOUE vs CASIMERO, A SECOND LOOK
“I think Johnriel Casimero has a legitimate shot against Naoya Inoue,” says award-winning Filipino boxing writer Dong Secuya of Philboxing. And I absolutely 100% agree with the savvy Dong Secuya, even more…
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Josh Taylor Destroys Khongsong in 1; Wants Ramírez Next
As he predicted, unbeaten British Champion Josh Taylor (17-0, 13 KO's) blasted out Thailand challenger Apinum Khongsong to retain his WBA/IBF Super Lightweight world titles Saturday evening in London, England. An aggressive,…
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Jermell Charlo Brutalizes Jeison Rosario, Claims WBA/IBF/WBC Super Welter World Titles
In spectacular counter-punching display, Jermell Charlo dropped and ravaged tough Jeison "Banana" Rosario in eight rounds to become the unified WBA/IBF/WBC Super Welterweight World Champion tonight at the Mohegan Sun Resort in…
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Nery Desicions Alameda, Conquers WBC Super Bantam World Title
Unbeaten Mexican slugger Luis "Pantera" Nery becomes the new WBC Super Bantamweight World Champion by scoring a well-deserved 12-round unanimous decision victory over game compatriot Aaron Alameda (25-1, 13 KO's) today at…
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Victorious Casimero Stops Micah in 3; Wants Inoue
Successful Ormocanon WBO world champion Johnriel Casimero (30-4, 21 KO's) bulldozed African challenger Duke Micah (24-1, 19 KO's), stopping him in three exciting chapters Saturday evening at the Mohegan Sun Arena in…
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Magsayo Headlines Oct 3 Card at the Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles
Promising Filipino Featherweight “Magnífico” Mark Magsayo (20-0, 14 KO’s) can’t wait to enter the ring to battle his first main event clash October 3 @ the Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles, California,…
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Casimero 117¾, Micah 117¼ Ready to Rumble!
Filipino World Champion Johnriel Casimero (L) and unbeaten African challenger Duke Micah (24-0, 19 KO’s) successfully made weight for their hot WBO Bantamweight world title battle @ the Mohegan Sun Saturday (Sunday…
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“Pantera” Nery 121.5, Alameda 121.5 for vacant WBC 122 World
In a hot Mexican civil war between tough Aztec southpaws, unbeaten former world champion Luis “Pantera” Nery (30-0, 24 KO’s) faces undefeated compatriot Aaron Alameda (25-0, 13 KO’s) for the vacant WBC…
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Costa: Casimero’s Fight Against Unbeaten Duke Micah is Crucial for the Ormoc Hero
For the popular John Riel Reponte Casimero, this one sizzling battle against glory-hungry African Warrior Duke Micah (24-0, 19 KO’s) is a super crucial rumble as he defends his hard-earned WBO 118-pound…
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Matthysse Jr. Makes Pro Debut on Oct 24 in São Paulo, Brazil; Juan Leal Will Also See Action
Argentina middleweight Walter “El Niño Terrible” Matthysse Jr. Is set to make his pro debut on Saturday, October 24, at the Coliseu Boxing Center in São Paulo, Brazil. It is the evening…
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Charlo vs Derevyanchenko for WBC 160; Casimero vs Micah for WBO 118 on Saturday
Unbeaten slugger Jermall Charlo (30-0, 22 KO’s) defends his WBC middleweight world title against sought-after Ukrainian challenger Sergiy Derevyanchenko (13-2, 10 KO’s) this Saturday, Sep 26 @ the Mohegan Sun Arena in…
