Carlos Costa
1,718 articles · PhilBoxing.com
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Andy Ruíz vs Chris Arreola in the Works for Later this Year
According to several reports, the battle between former unified heavyweight world champion Mexican-American Andy Ruíz Jr. (33-2, 22 KO’s), and his veteran Mexican-American compatriot Chris Arreola (36-6-1, 33 IO’s), is very likely…
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Mexicans Nery and Alameda for WBC 122-Lbs Belt
Exciting, aggressive Mexican knockout artist Luis “Pantera” Nery (30-0, 26 KO’s) of Tijuana and compatriot Aarón Alameda (25-0, 13 KO’s) of Sonora can’t wait to get in the ring to battle for…
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Former Champ Rosendo Álvarez Receives WBC Humanitarian of the Year Award
Rosendo Alvarez. The World Boxing Council has decided to grant its “WBC Humanitarian of the Year Award” to two-time world champion Rosendo Álvarez for his determined support to the community and for…
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NAOYA INOUE LIKELY TO DEFEND AGAINST JASON MOLONEY
Sensational Japanese knockout artist WBA/IBF 118-lbs world champion Naoya “Monster” Inoue (19-0, 16 KO’s) will likely make his next world title defense against tough 29-year-old 🇦🇺 Jason Moloney (21-1, 18 KO’s) of…
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Errol Spence vs Danny Garcia Set for Nov 21
Awesome welterweight fight! Unbeaten hard-hitting Errol Spence Jr. (26-0, 21 KO's) will defend his two world title belts against tough and experienced Puerto Rican warrior former super lightweight champ Danny "Swift" Garcia…
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Loma vs Teófimo in the works for Oct 3
Promoter Bob Arum is working on a super hot clash between popular lightweight world champions champions Vasily Lomachenko (14-1, 10 KO’s) of the Ukraine and Honduran-American Teófimo López (15-0, 12 KO’s), a…
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Chocolatito Back in Training, Would Like Estrada Next
WBA Super Flyweight World Champion Román “Chocolatito” Gonzalez of Nicaragua has started training in California, U.S.A., ahead of his September fight against an opponent still to be announced. 👍🥊⭐️ The popular “Chocolatito”…
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Former Champ Ernesto “Ñato” Marcel Passes Away
Former WBA Featherweight World Champion Ernesto “Ñato” Marcel of Panama passed away today at age 72, his death was not related to covid-19. “Ñato” Marcel was a champion in the 70’s, the…
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“Hands of Stone” Roberto Duran Diagnosed with Covid-19
Philboxing.com sends its best wishes to legendary fighter Roberto Duran, who has been diagnosed with Covid-19 in his native Panama. 😔 In his prime as lightweight world champion in the 1970's, “Manos…
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MAGICAL NIGHT FOR MIKE PLANIA IN LAS VEGAS
WBA/IBF orld-rankedw Filipino 122-pounder Mike "Magic" Plania (24-1, 12 KO's) of General Santos City, scored a convincing 10-round majority decision win over American Joshua Greer Jr. tonight at the MGM Grand in…
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Magic Mike Plania Headlines in Tough Rumble Against Joshua Greer in Las Vegas
World-ranked Filipino 122-pounder Mike "Magic" Plania (23-1, 12 KO's), risks his IBF and WBA world ratings as he headlines this Tuesday (June 16), at the famed MGM Grand in Las Vegas, Nevada,…
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PH BOXING MATRIARCH LAURA ELORDE PASSES AWAY AT 92
Beloved Madame Laura Elorde, wife of legendary boxing icon Gabriel "Flash" Elorde is now in Heaven, together with her dear husband. She was 92. The Philippines received the sad news of her…
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Boxing Continues in Nicaragua Despite Covid-19 (Photos)
There was a successful televised pro boxing event last Saturday in the land of "Chocolatito" González, Nicaragua. ☀️ The show — promoted by Nicaraguan former two-time world champion Rosendo "El Buffalo" Alvarez…
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Boxing this Saturday in Nicaragua live on ESPN Latin America
Since Covid-19 began terrorizing our planet, infecting millions, killing thousands, the Central American nation of Nicaragua has only seen a grand total of 10 cases. That is truly unbelievably amazing... The perfectly…
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Column: Pacquiao, Raquinel, Zulueta, Magsayo and More. A Look at Filipino Boxers in the WBA World Rankings
The king of Filipino boxing, Manny Pacquiao, tops the list of Pinoy boxers who made it into this month's WBA world rankings, all expected back in action as soon as the world…
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Srisaket Sor Rungvisai: “I’m Happy for Chocolatito But I Want Estrada”
Rungvisai (R) and his manager Pisitwuttinan. BANGKOK, Thailand -- Hard-hitting former WBC Super Flyweight world champion Srisaket Sor Rungvisai (47-5-1, 41 KO's) was in person during the boxing show a couple weeks…
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Canelo vs Triple-G III Possible for Sep 12
According to Spanish-language boxing news source NotiFight TV, it is possible that Mexican superstar Saúl "Canelo” Álvarez would wage a third war against Kazakh rival Gennady Golovkin on September 12. 👍👍 Canelo…
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“Go China Against Coronavirus” Boxing Show a Total Success in Thailand
BANGKOK, Thailand -- The coronavirus outbreak has seriously affected boxing in countries and regions here in Asia. China, Japan, South Korea and other nations have already cancelled all boxing events for the…
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BOXING VIEW: IS MIKEY GARCIA PACQUIAO’S NEXT OPPONENT?
Mexican-American WBC Diamond Welterweight Champion Mikey Garcia (40-1, 30 KO's) is being considered as one of the possible opponents for Filipino icon Manny Pacquiao (62-7-2, 39 KO's). Trained by his elder brother,…
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Niyomtrong Drops, Outclasses Tanaka to Retain WBA 105 Lbs Super Belt in Thailand
NAKHON SAWAN, Thailand -- Far more skilled, WBA Minimumweight "Super" Champion Thammanoon Niyomtrong (21-0, 7 KO's) of Thailand outclassed over twelve hot rounds spirited Japanese challenger Norihito Tanaka (19-8, 10 KO's) to…
