Boxing
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Florence Anthony, extraordinary journalist and wife of former champion Michael Spinks, has passed away
Florence Anthony (R) with husband Michael Spinks. The charismatic and renowned American journalist Florence “Flo” Anthony passed away on August 6 at the age of 74. Affectionately known as “Flo,” she was…
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Arcillas to face Labtic for MinProBa title on August 9
COMEBACKING Matthew Arcillas of Zamboanga City is fighting Jingle Labtic of Agusan del Sur for the vacant MinProBa lightweight championship on August 9 at Barangay Culianan in Zamboanga City. The 34-year-old Arcillas…
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Juego Todo envisions medical programs for FMA Masters, Grandmaster
THE Juego Todo and Filipino Martial Arts has envisioned programs that provide quality healthcare assistance, medical benefits, and burial benefits for the FMA Masters, Grandmasters, and Supreme Grandmasters. “This is a sad…
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The Takeover Goes Independent: Teofimo Lopez Chooses DAZN Over Zuffa
Former undisputed lightweight champion Teofimo Lopez is taking full control of his promotional career. In a sit-down interview with Vegas Sports Today, Lopez officially announced the launch of his self-owned banner, Takeover…
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Teremoana Targets Huni, Itauma and Dubois Next as He Sizes up Savage before August 12 Clash – Live on DAZN’s Kayo Sports
Teremoana Teremoana sized up American rival DeAndre Savage for the first time in-person last night – before he warned every top Heavyweight on the planet that he is ready to beat them…
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Undefeated Arlando Senoc returns to action against John Rey Labajo on August 9 in Cebu
UNDEFEATED Arlando “Hisoka” Senoc of Southern Leyte will fight John Rey Labajo on August 9 at the Asturias Gym in Cebu. Senoc [8-0-0, 7KOs] recently stopped Jeric Noynay in the 5th round…
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Former World Champions “Showtime” Shawn Porter & Paulie Malignaggi Join Broadcast Team for “Butterfly Brawl” at Iconic Santa Monica Pier
Explosive Boxing Event Returns Saturday, August 22, With Stacked Card of Undefeated Fighters and Rising Prospects Benefiting Teen Cancer America LOS ANGELES (August 5, 2026) — An all-star broadcast team featuring former…
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WBC calls the boxing community to support Polish fighter Denis Madry’s road to recovery
The boxing community is known for never abandoning its warriors, especially when they face the most important fight of their lives. Today, we join forces to support Polish fighter Denis Mądry, who,…
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Kenia Enriquez Continues Championship Comeback Against Veteran Melinda Cooper in Tijuana
Three-time world boxing champion Kenia "Mexican Queen" Enriquez (28-1, 11 KOs) will continue her highly anticipated return to professional boxing when she faces veteran contender Melinda "La Maravilla" Cooper (23-2, 11KO) in…
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Ryan Garcia Eyes Unification and Redemption Against Rolly Romero vs Teofimo Lopez Winner
The welterweight division’s collision course is coming into sharp focus as WBA 147-pound champion Rolando “Rolly” Romero prepares to make the first defense of his title against Teofimo Lopez on August 22…
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Shot at stardom: IBF orders Filipino fighter’s title match vs Yabuki
The International Boxing Federation (IBF) has instructed the camp of defending flyweight champion Masamichi Yabuki and mandatory challenger Miel Fajardo to start negotiations. The official order dated 27 July 2026 likewise advised…
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Undefeated Contender Kaipo Gallegos Returns August 28 Against Desmond Lyons in Orlando
WBA No. 8-ranked Contender Looks to Continue his Rise LAS VEGAS, NV (August 4, 2026) – Undefeated lightweight contender Kaipo Gallegos (12-0-1, 9 KOs) will look to strengthen his position among the…
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Gilbert ‘Tonka’ Kabamba fighting for a USA Boxing berth in the 2028 LA Olympics
Congo native, Boston super heavyweight boxer on potentially historical journey COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (August 4, 2026) – Olympic boxing hopeful Gilbert “Tonka” Kabamba has traveled a long, arduous journey on a mission…
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September 12: Cruiserweight Champions Jai Opetaia & Noel Mikaelian Collide in Co-Feature to Garcia vs. Benn at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas
August 4, 2026 — Zuffa Boxing and Ring world champion Jai Opetaia will face two-time world champion Noel Mikaelian on Saturday, September 12, at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas. Opetaia vs. Mikaelian…
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High Stakes at The O2: Moses Itauma vs. Filip Hrgovic Upgraded to Vacant IBF World Heavyweight Title Clash
The hype surrounding British heavyweight prodigy Moses Itauma has reached a fever pitch. What was already a highly anticipated clash between the surging 21-year-old and Croatian contender Filip Hrgovic on August 29…
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No. 1 Super Flyweight contender John ‘Scrappy’ Ramirez in holding pattern
Patiently waiting for WBA to order his Dream World Title Fight (rematch) LOS ANGELES (August 4, 2026) –- Colorful Los Angeles professional boxer John “Scrappy” Ramirez (17-1, 9 KOs) was elevated to…
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México receives William Zepeda as new WBC lightweight world champion
Hundreds of boxing fans, friends, and family of the new WBC lightweight world champion, William "El Camarón" Zepeda, gathered at Benito Juárez International Airport in Mexico City on Monday, August 3, to…
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PHILBOXING.COM THURSDAY ROUND UP: Joshua-Fury Heading Out of Wembley to New York?
1. Planned Joshua-Fury Wembley Showdown in Jeopardy The long-awaited heavyweight showdown between Tyson Fury and Anthony Joshua appears increasingly unlikely to take place at London's Wembley Stadium. Reports indicate that pushback over…
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Float Like a Butterfly, Hustled Like a Rube
The timing was a little too convenient, don’t you think? A week before the rewritten Senate version of the Muhammad Ali American Boxing Revival Act was formally introduced in the U.S. Senate,…
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MASOUD, CONWAY, MIDDLEMISS AND CROFT JOIN UNDERCARD FOR HEDGES VS BROWN AT MANCHESTER’S CO-OP LIVE ON SEPTEMBER 19
A huge night of Championship boxing is locked in at Manchester’s Co-op Live on Saturday, September 19 – live worldwide on DAZN – as Eddie Hearn's Matchroom Boxing today announced an exciting…
