Tuesday, 22 September 2026 · Philippines
Jerwin outgunned but unbowed
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Jerwin outgunned but unbowed

By Joaquin Henson, PhilBoxing.com Mon, 10 Oct 2022

LOS ANGELES. Jerwin Ancajas fought valiantly in attempting to regain the IBF superflyweight crown that Argentine Olympian Fernando Martinez took from him in Las Vegas last February but fell short in t…

Eumir pitches a shutout
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Eumir pitches a shutout

By Joaquin Henson, PhilBoxing.com Mon, 10 Oct 2022

LOS ANGELES. There was a slight hitch in Tokyo Olympic middleweight boxing bronze medalist Eumir Marcial’s dominant showing against hometowner Steven Pichardo at the Dignity Health Sports Park here Sa…

Jerwin vows to regain title
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Jerwin vows to regain title

By Joaquin Henson, PhilBoxing.com Sun, 09 Oct 2022

LOS ANGELES. It won’t be easy dethroning the Argentine tough guy who took his IBF superflyweight title away in convincing fashion in Las Vegas last February but Jerwin (Pretty Boy) Ancajas expects to …

Playing mind games
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Playing mind games

By Joaquin Henson, PhilBoxing.com Sun, 09 Oct 2022

LOS ANGELES. There seems to be tension in IBF superflyweight champion Fernando Martinez’ camp. MP Promotions head Sean Gibbons said Martinez’ trainer Rodrigo Calabrese raised a fuss over the personali…

Eumir ready to rumble
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Eumir ready to rumble

By Joaquin Henson, PhilBoxing.com Sun, 09 Oct 2022

LOS ANGELES. Tokyo Olympic middleweight boxing bronze medalist Eumir Marcial brushed off Steven Pichardo’s advantage in height and experience, declaring himself ready to steamroll his 6-1 opponent in …

Ruiz vs. Ortiz: Can Andy Rekindle 2019 Fire?
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Ruiz vs. Ortiz: Can Andy Rekindle 2019 Fire?

By Chris Carlson, PhilBoxing.com Sat, 03 Sep 2022

On a Sunday night of a holiday weekend here in the states Andy Ruiz takes on Luis Ortiz at the venue formerly known as Staples Center in Los Angeles on FOX PPV. Can Andy rekindle his career when he sh…

Magsayo not rushing return
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Magsayo not rushing return

By Joaquin Henson, PhilBoxing.com Sat, 20 Aug 2022

It’s been over a month since Mark Magsayo lost the WBC featherweight title to Mexico’s Rey Vargas on a split 12-round decision at the Alamodome in San Antonio, Texas and the man called Magnifico isn’t…

Ben picks best Pinoy boxers ever
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Ben picks best Pinoy boxers ever

By Joaquin Henson, PhilBoxing.com Sun, 14 Aug 2022

It was a difficult choice for former two-time WBA superfeatherweight champion Ben Villaflor when asked to name the best Filipino boxer ever. He couldn’t decide between the late Flash Elorde and Manny …

Manila to host Asian boxing tilt?
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Manila to host Asian boxing tilt?

By Joaquin Henson, PhilBoxing.com Sat, 13 Aug 2022

Asian Boxing Confederation (ASBC) president Pichai Chunhavajira of Thailand has asked Manila to host the ASBC Elite Championships for Men and Women on Oct. 21-Nov. 2 and ABAP president Ed Picson is no…

Crack sparmates for Jerwin
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Crack sparmates for Jerwin

By Joaquin Henson, PhilBoxing.com Fri, 12 Aug 2022

Jerwin Ancajas. Former IBF superflyweight champion Jerwin Ancajas is sparring with a high-level team of fighters in preparation for his rematch with Fernando Martinez in Los Angeles on Oct. 8 and he’s…

World champ survives ordeal
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World champ survives ordeal

By Joaquin Henson, PhilBoxing.com Fri, 05 Aug 2022

It was a monster challenge that newly-crowned IBO flyweight champion Dave Apolinario hurdled in claiming the vacant throne via a first round knockout of Gideon Buthelezi in East London, South Africa, …

Why Villaflor retired at 23
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Why Villaflor retired at 23

By Joaquin Henson, PhilBoxing.com Wed, 03 Aug 2022

Ben Villaflor. It’s not widely known why former WBA superfeatherweight or junior lightweight champion Ben Villaflor retired from the ring at 23. In a recent week-long visit to Manila after a 30-year a…