Boxing
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Irish boxer Lee Reeves in Hospital after being knocked out in Dublin card
Lee Reeves. Irish boxer Lee Reeves (16-2, 11 KOs), 31, was rushed to the hospital after being knocked out in the tenth round of his fight against Gary Cully (20-2, 11 KOs),…
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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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AND NEW WBC LIGHTWEIGHT WORLD CHAMPION WILLIAM “EL CAMARÓN” ZEPEDA DEFEATS LAMONT ROACH
RAYMOND MURATALLA RETAINS IBF LIGHTWEIGHT WORLD TITLE WITH VICTORY OVER ROBSON "O BRABO" CONCEIÇÃO LAS VEGAS (Aug. 1, 2026) — AND THE NEW WBC lightweight world champion William "El Camarón" Zepeda (33-1,…
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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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Dramatic Thrills in Dublin: Chamberlain Halts O’Leary in 10-Round War; Barney-Smith Outclasses Bellotti
The 3Arena was treated to an unforgettable night of championship boxing as Mark Chamberlain produced the signature win of his career, stopping Dublin’s own Pierce O’Leary in the 10th round of a…
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Vic Saludar Scores Quick KO in Vietnam; Soledad Suffers First Career Defeat (Photos)
Former two-time Minimumweight World Champion Vic Saludar (28-6, 18 KOs) demonstrated superior skill Saturday night, needing less than a minute to drop and stop Thailand’s Watchanachai Thasai (6-3, 3 KOs) at The…
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Manny Pacquiao Next in Line for Devin Haney Title Shot at 47
Manny Pacquiao has emerged as the logical next challenger for Devin Haney after Keyshawn Davis rejected the WBO purse bid terms, opening the door to one of the biggest championship fights boxing…
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Lamont Roach Jr vs Willam Zepeda: Bonafide Banger on TNT
This Saturday night from Las Vegas, Neveda, Lamont Roach Jr faces William Zepeda. This headliner is an interesting style clash that will produce plenty of action for the fans. This equally matched…
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All Systems Go in Las Vegas: Lightweight Doubleheader Official After Weigh-Ins
A championship doubleheader takes center stage at Virgin Hotels Las Vegas in Las Vegas on Saturday night (Sunday morning in Manila), headlined by two title clashes at the top of the lightweight…
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Manny Pacquiao Promotions CEO Jas Mathur Sues Jona Rechnitz, Floyd Mayweather Jr.’s Former Business Manager, and Father Robert Rechnitz in $8.3 Million Fraud Lawsuit
Jas Mathur. Lawsuit Accuses Father-Son Duo of Orchestrating a Decade-Long Scheme of Fraud, Theft, and Betrayal LOS ANGELES -- Jas Mathur, Chief Executive Officer of Manny Pacquiao Promotions, has filed a bombshell…
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Lamont Roach vs. William Zepeda Fight Analysis
On Saturday night, former WBA junior lightweight champion (130 lbs) Lamont Roach (25-1-3, 10 KOs) will fight top contender William Zepeda (33-1, 27 KOs) for the vacant WBC lightweight title, which was…
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IBA President Umar Kremlev welcomes return of Russian boxers with national flags and anthems
Lausanne, Switzerland — International Boxing Association (IBA) President Umar Kremlev has welcomed the decision by World Boxing to allow Russian athletes of all age categories to participate in international competitions under their…
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Arcilla fights veteran Saron in UGB MMA 46
YOUNGBLOOD RC “Teacher” Arcilla of Marikina City will fight veteran Marlon “Jaguar” Sarol of Parañaque City for the inaugural Fun Fight Flyweight Championship of the Underground Battle Mixed Martial Arts on August…
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Team Pinoy Prodigy Showdown: De Barbo Accepts Major Step-Up Against Japan’s Nakagawa in La Trinidad Title Clash (Photos)
Cold mountain air met intense heat at the official scales as Team Pinoy Boxing Prodigy, alongside promoter Darwin Miller Depay and matchmaker Sharma Devaiah Buteng, presented the official weigh-ins for Saturday night’s…
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Reymart Soledad and Balihenbieke Make Weight for WBO Oriental 140-Lbs Battle Saturday in Vietnam
High-stakes pro boxing returns to The Grand Ho Tram on Saturday, August 1, as Sang Bum Kim’s Cocky Buffalo Promotion presents a blockbuster night of championship action! Overseen by official inspector Do…
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Vic Saludar Returns to Action Against Thailand’s Watchanachai Thasai in Vietnam
Former world champion Vic Saludar (27-6-0, 16 KOs) comfortably made weight for the chief support bout of the night in Sang Bum Kim’s Cocky Buffalo Promotion Saturday, Aug. 1 at the The…
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ROACH JR. VS. ZEPEDA FINAL PRESS CONFERENCE QUOTES
LAS VEGAS (July 30, 2026) — Golden Boy Promotions hosted a press conference today in Las Vegas ahead of the highly anticipated fight for the WBC Lightweight World Championship between Lamont "The…
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Andy Cruz is a free agent, will he drop down to super featherweight?
It has been learned that the 30-year-old Cuban boxer Andy Cruz (7-1, 6 KOs) has ended his promotional contract with Matchroom Boxing and is apparently currently a free agent. Cruz had a…
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Undefeated Featherweight Carlos De Leon Returns August 28 Against Veteran Maxwel Montes at Caribe Royale Orlando
Rising Puerto Rican Prospect Looks to Extend Perfect Record as He Continues His Climb Toward World Title Contention ORLANDO, FL (July 30, 2026) – Boxlab Promotions' undefeated featherweight prospect Carlos De Leon…
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PHILBOXING.COM THURSDAY ROUNDUP: Championship Action in Vegas and Dublin; Usyk Picks AJ Over Fury; Canelo & Robert Garcia Debate Garcia-Benn
Welcome to your Thursday mid-week boxing update on PhilBoxing.com. Following a historic weekend that saw Tim Tszyu claim middleweight dominance over the retiring Errol Spence Jr. and British heavyweights clear their final…
