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Unbeaten and undefiled

By Joaquin Henson, PhilBoxing.com Wed, 29 Oct 2025

Six undefeated fighters will put their unblemished records on the line during the “Thrilla In Manila” Golden Anniversary boxing card with the first of 13 bouts starting 12 noon at the Smart Araneta Co…

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Jerusalem shrugs off age disparity

By Joaquin Henson, PhilBoxing.com Wed, 29 Oct 2025

WBC minimumweight champion Melvin Jerusalem isn’t worried that South African challenger Siyakholwa Kuse is nine years younger because in his view, experience is more an advantage than age. Manny Pacqu…

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Parker vs. Wardley: Who Will Keep Winning Streak Alive?

By Chris Carlson, PhilBoxing.com Sat, 25 Oct 2025

This Saturday afternoon here in the states, Joseph Parker takes on Fabio Wardley live from the O2 Arena in London, streaming on DAZN PPV. Fabio Wardley has never lost in the pro ranks. Joseph Parker i…

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RomyMac’s Ali memories

By Joaquin Henson, PhilBoxing.com Fri, 24 Oct 2025

Romy Macalintal is known as an astute electoral lawyer. But not too many know that 50 years ago, when he was 28, RomyMac had an unexpected two-hour encounter with Muhammad Ali at the Manila Hilton Hot…

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Six is ‘Thrilla’s’ magic numbe

By Joaquin Henson, PhilBoxing.com Fri, 24 Oct 2025

Six is turning out to be a resonant number in the Golden Anniversary celebration of the “Thrilla In Manila” at the Smart Araneta Coliseum on Oct. 29. That’s because there are six world-rated and six u…

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When to stop a fight

By Joaquin Henson, PhilBoxing.com Thu, 23 Oct 2025

It’s never an easy call for a referee to stop a fight. A premature ending will lead to a howl of protest particularly if a fighter is still able to defend himself and retaliate. But a late halt could …

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The Finalists for the WBC Grand Prix are Set

By Mauricio Sulaimán / WBC President / Son of José Sulaimán, PhilBoxing.com Wed, 22 Oct 2025

What an incredible day of boxing in Saudi Arabia during the semi-final stage of the Riyadh Season WBC Boxing Grand Prix. The matchups are now set for the featherweight, lightweight, middleweight, and …

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Keiron Conway vs George Liddard: Unbeaten Prospect Faces Stiff Challenge

By Chris Carlson, PhilBoxing.com Sat, 18 Oct 2025

Will Friday night's main event streaming live on DAZN be a step too far for George Liddard? On paper, this matchup is about as close as it gets for boxing. Clearly Keiron Conway has a sizable advantag…

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History of Boxing in Reynosa, Tamaulipas

By Mauricio Sulaimán / WBC President / Son of José Sulaimán, PhilBoxing.com Thu, 16 Oct 2025

Berchelt vs Perez weighin in Reynosa. Boxing made a grand return to one of the most important cities in the history of Mexican sports: Texas Border city Reynosa, with a great event presented by Fernan…

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Ennis vs. Lima: Boots is Back in Philly

By Chris Carlson, PhilBoxing.com Sat, 11 Oct 2025

Jaron ‘Boots’ Ennis returns to his native Philadelphia to take on fringe contender Uisma Lima. Lima represents Boots attempt to dip his toes in the deep waters of junior middleweight. On the undercard…

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Behind the WBC Boxing Grand Prix

By Mauricio Sulaimán / WBC President / Son of José Sulaimán, PhilBoxing.com Wed, 01 Oct 2025

The Riyadh Season WBC Boxing Grand Prix has been a complete success, and the anticipation is growing, as the semifinal stage approaches, scheduled to take place in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, on October 19.…

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“Thrilla” guest list

By Joaquin Henson, PhilBoxing.com Sun, 28 Sep 2025

Events are now being finalized before the “Thrilla In Manila” Golden Anniversary celebration featuring at least 11 fights at the Smart Araneta Coliseum on Oct. 29. The pre-celebration consists of a 10…

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ABAP regroups after Liverpool bust

By Joaquin Henson, PhilBoxing.com Thu, 25 Sep 2025

The Philippines notched four straight wins then dropped six in a row to bow out without a podium finish at the recent World Boxing Championships in Liverpool. No fighter made it beyond the Round of 16…

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GOAT debate in boxing

By Joaquin Henson, PhilBoxing.com Thu, 25 Sep 2025

In the book “How To Be The Greatest Like Muhammad Ali,” writer and sports commentator Steve Dawson listed five fighters whom he thought could lay legitimate claim to rivaling the heavyweight legend fo…

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The incomparable boxing industry

By Mauricio Sulaimán / WBC President / Son of José Sulaimán, PhilBoxing.com Thu, 25 Sep 2025

As we've mentioned countless times over the years, boxing is the oldest sport of all, and its essence remains an honorable one, that generates more incomparable emotions than any other. The business m…

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Vayson rues coach’s decision

By Joaquin Henson, PhilBoxing.com Mon, 22 Sep 2025

INDIO, California. Challenger Jayson Vayson disagreed with his coach Allan Alegria’s decision to throw in the towel at 1:41 of the seventh round but accepted his fate just the same as WBA/WBO minimumw…

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A wonderful spectacle in Las Vegas

By Mauricio Sulaimán / WBC President / Son of José Sulaimán, PhilBoxing.com Fri, 19 Sep 2025

Long live boxing! Our sport once again showed its greatness last Saturday, September 13th, at the massive event held at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas, Nevada. This was the first promotion put on by t…

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“Thrilla” card takes shape

By Joaquin Henson, PhilBoxing.com Thu, 18 Sep 2025

Melvin Jerusalem headlines 'Thrilla' card on Oct. 29. The “Thrilla In Manila” golden anniversary card is close to finalization with 11 fights confirmed on the bill and two more in the works as MP Prom…

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Vayson aims to make history

By Joaquin Henson, PhilBoxing.com Thu, 18 Sep 2025

LAS VEGAS. Jayson Vayson got the surprise of his life when manager Brico Santig cancelled his fight against Regie Suganob two months ago for a crack at the unified WBA/WBO minimumweight championship h…