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Joyce vs. Zhang: Can Joe Zap Zhang to Continue Climb?

By Chris Carlson, PhilBoxing.com Sat, 15 Apr 2023

In the last few years the rise of prospect turned legit contender Joe Joyce has been an interesting one for a variety of reasons. Well in to his 30’s it was difficult to judge Joyce as a developing pr…

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Two Pinoys bid for world titles

By Joaquin Henson, PhilBoxing.com Fri, 14 Apr 2023

Jade Bornea (L) and Rene Mark Cuarto. The previous year ended with no Filipino world boxing champion and for a country that has produced legends like Flash Elorde and Manny Pacquiao, it marked a dark …

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Tapales out to make history

By Joaquin Henson, PhilBoxing.com Fri, 14 Apr 2023

Newly-crowned super WBA/IBF superbantamweight champion Marlon Tapales will make ring history if he annexes the WBC and WBO 122-pound belts to become the only Filipino undisputed king ever. His chance …

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Trainer reveals Tapales adjustment

By Joaquin Henson, PhilBoxing.com Tue, 11 Apr 2023

Newly-crowned super WBA and IBF superbantamweight champion Marlon Tapales was stunned by two jolting left straights from Murodjon Akhmadaliev in the seventh round then fought cautiously to preserve an…

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Do-or-die for Tapales

By Joaquin Henson, PhilBoxing.com Sun, 09 Apr 2023

The chance of a lifetime has come for Marlon Tapales and it’s a dream he’s worked hard to come true. Two belts will be on the line when Tapales challenges defending super WBA and IBF superbantamweight…

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Who is Murodjon?

By Joaquin Henson, PhilBoxing.com Sun, 09 Apr 2023

Former WBO bantamweight champion Marlon Tapales of Tubod, Lanao del Norte, has a golden opportunity to claim two belts when he battles super WBA and IBF junior featherweight titlist Murodjon Akhmadali…

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Less Is More Pertaining To ESPN, DAZN, & Showtime Colliding

By Chris Carlson, PhilBoxing.com Sat, 08 Apr 2023

This coming Saturday night is a perfect example of why the old saying “less is more” fits like a glove when it comes to the amount of boxing available since 2015. When Al Haymon’s Premier Boxing Champ…

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Anthony Joshua Returns vs. Franklin & Ramirez Challenges Dogboe

By Chris Carlson, PhilBoxing.com Fri, 31 Mar 2023

Anthony Joshua returns to the ring this Saturday coming off back to back losses for the first time in his career. The opponent AJ will be facing Jermaine Franklin in his last bout lost by a close deci…

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Eumir opens Olympic door

By Joaquin Henson, PhilBoxing.com Fri, 31 Mar 2023

Although Tokyo Olympic middleweight boxing bronze medalist Eumir Marcial isn’t fighting in the coming SEA Games, he’s not closing the door on going for gold in the Paris Games next year. The Asiad wil…

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Gathering of champions

By Joaquin Henson, PhilBoxing.com Thu, 30 Mar 2023

It was a night of fireworks and glitter at Okada Manila last Saturday. A seven-fight program provided the fireworks in a “Blow By Blow” telecast that started mid-afternoon then the 23rd Flash Elorde A…

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Benavidez vs. Plant: Marinated Beef Ready To Cook

By Chris Carlson, PhilBoxing.com Sat, 25 Mar 2023

Beef in boxing is an everyday thing us boxing fans get excited about especially at a press conference or weigh in. Beef tends to be somewhat manufactured to help sell a fight but this Saturday night t…

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This can’t be serious

By Joaquin Henson, PhilBoxing.com Mon, 20 Mar 2023

Believe it or not, a promotions company called Misfits Boxing is spreading the word that Floyd Mayweather, Jr. and Manny Pacquiao will be back in the ring to do a tag team match with celebrity partner…

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Boxing guru still slugging

By Joaquin Henson, PhilBoxing.com Sun, 19 Mar 2023

Lito Mondejar has been involved in the boxing business for over half a century and now at 87, he’s still slugging it out. The fabled L&M Gym on Paquita Street, Sampaloc, was owned and operated by the …

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Iceman strikes in Lagao

By Joaquin Henson, PhilBoxing.com Wed, 15 Mar 2023

Presco Carcosia survived a flash knockdown in the first round and stayed busy the rest of the way to eke out a split decision over Arnel Baconaje for the vacant Philippine Boxing Federation superfeath…

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Pacquiao plans international MPBL

By Joaquin Henson, PhilBoxing.com Mon, 13 Mar 2023

GAB chairman Atty. Richard Clarin (L) talks to Manny Pacquiao (R) in General Santos City. Eight-division world boxing champion Manny Pacquiao has plans to bring MPBL to a worldwide audience and it may…

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No SEA Games for Marcial

By Joaquin Henson, PhilBoxing.com Mon, 13 Mar 2023

Tokyo Olympic middleweight boxing bronze medalist Eumir Marcial yesterday confirmed he won’t join the Philippine team competing in the coming Cambodia SEA Games and plans to return to Las Vegas next m…

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Positive note despite Sofia wipeout

By Joaquin Henson, PhilBoxing.com Sat, 11 Mar 2023

None of the 10 fighters representing the Philippines in the recent 74th Stradja International Championships in Sofia, Bulgaria, took a podium finish but ABAP secretary-general Marcus Manalo said the h…

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Tszyu vs. Harrison: Fresh Blood or Jermell Charlo Trilogy?

By Chris Carlson, PhilBoxing.com Sat, 11 Mar 2023

The battle to face undisputed champion Jermell Charlo takes place this Saturday night broadcasting stateside on Showtime. In the main event Tim Tszyu faces Tony Harrison in what appears to be a very c…

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Marvin returns to SEA Games

By Joaquin Henson, PhilBoxing.com Fri, 10 Mar 2023

John Marvin. Fil-British fighter John Marvin has locked up a slot in the 80kg division on the Philippine boxing team competing in the SEA Games in Cambodia on May 5-17 and flew in from London last Tue…

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Victim of injustice

By Joaquin Henson, PhilBoxing.com Thu, 09 Mar 2023

MP Promotions head Sean Gibbons called it a joke and said the judging in the Mark Magsayo-Brandon Figueroa 12-round fight for the interim WBC featherweight title was ridiculous at the Toyota Arena in …