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GM Eugene Torre to grace the Asenso Ozamis Open Chess Tournament
Eugene Torre, the first Chess Grandmaster in Asia and a Hall of Famer, has confirmed that he will be a guest speaker at the Asenso Ozamis Open Chess Tournament on July 12-13,2025…
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The Second Rise of Jesse Espinas
World-ranked Jesse Espinas, affectionately known as "Little Giant," is still a force to be reckoned with in Asian boxing. Hailing from Oroquieta City, Misamis Occidental, Philippines, Espinas is again making waves in…
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Boxing Golden Age Comparison – Philippines and Japan
Before the current boxing golden age enjoyed by Japan, a similar boom was experienced earlier by the Philippines which spanned more than two decades. As Naoya Inoue has been largely instrumental in…
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Kittipong, Magdalena, Kim, Kritiphak Claim Wins in Brico Santig’s Show in Bangkok
Thai Light Heavyweight Kittipong Jiang Hao Ho scored a fast and furious round-two TKO win over Bhavesh Amarjeet of India in Brico Santig's exciting show on June 28 at the World Siam…
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Kremlev, Crawford, Fury Launch IBA’s Golden Era of International Boxing
IBA President Umar Kremlev is joined by Terence Crawford and Tyson Fury to usher in Golden Era of International Boxing Association: Fury confirms interest in Anthony Joshua bout for IBA Pro title:…
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International Master Angelo Young stays on course for GM norm
Penang, Malaysia ---International Master Angelo Young fortified his bid for a possible GM norm after Round 3 of the ASEAN + Senior Chess Championships at the Berjaya Hotel on Thursday here. The…
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Robby Gonzales and Yoseline Perez Progress to Semifinals at World Boxing Cup: Astana 2025
Perez Earns 5-0 Win Over Turkey; Gonzales Captures 4-1 Win Against Germany ASTANA, Kazakhstan (July 3, 2025) – Team USA secured its first two medals at the World Boxing Cup: Astana 2025…
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Fireworks Ahead: Magsayo vs Mata in Prelims of Pacquiao vs Barrios
Filipino former champ Mark "Magnifico" Magsayo is set to face Jorge Mata Cuéllar of Mexico in a non-title 10-round super featherweight bout on the prelims of Pacquiao-Barrios on July 19 at the…
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Japan’s Boxing Golden Age Remains Limited to the Lower Weights
With Japanese fighters holding half of the major titles at flyweight and dominating at bantamweight where they essentially hold all of world belts, Naoya Inoue who has been undisputed super bantamweight king…
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No issues with fight ref
Thomas Taylor will be the third man in the ring when Manny Pacquiao takes on WBC welterweight champion Mario Barrios at the MGM Grand Garden Arena, Las Vegas, on July 19 and…
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Grand Muay Thai event in Verona
The second stage of my long journey has ended, and I am now off to Turkey to continue with the great plans of the World Boxing Council. The World Muay Thai Boxing…
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Morelle McCane and Rene Camacho Advance to Quarterfinals of World Boxing Cup: Astana 2025
McCane Earns RSC in Tournament Debut; Camacho Claims 4-1 Decision in Tournament Opener ASTANA, Kazakhstan (July 2, 2025) – Team USA sends two more boxers to the World Boxing Cup: Astana 2025…
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3 Division World Champion & Hall of Famer Marco Antonio Barrera Confirmed for Eighth Annual Box Fan Expo, During Mexican Independence Day Weekend, Saturday September 13, in Las Vegas
Box Fan Expo – the Largest Boxing Fan Event held in the U.S – the Ultimate Boxing Fan Experience Tickets On-Sale Now at EventBrite Las Vegas (July 2, 2025) – Three-division world…
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ESPN Original Series The Fight Life Returns for Season Two on July 7
Chronicling a Year in the World of Top Rank Through Six of Boxing’s Brightest Stars Featuring: Keyshawn Davis, Mikaela Mayer, Jared Anderson, Jaime Munguia, Abdullah Mason & Emiliano Vargas (July 2, 2025)…
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TOP-RATED LIGHTWEIGHT KO ARTIST ARMANDO MARTINEZ RABI RETURNS
SEMINOLE HARD ROCK HOTEL & CASINO HOLLYWOOD IN MAIN EVENT OF FISTS OF FURY 7 ON FRIDAY, JULY 25 Presented by Kris Lawrence and The Heavyweight Factory, FOF7 Will Also Feature Undefeated…
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Amazing Muay Thai WBC Festival 2025
The WBC Amazing Muay Thai Festival was another knockout success this year! With a spectacular opening ceremony in the iconic Arena in the heart of Verona, Italy followed by four full days…
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Borromeo Leads Winners of the Philippine Speedcubing Championships
Villaseran Shines as Lone Female Podium Finisher Leo Borromeo stamped his class in the premier 3x3x3 even as Cielo Beatriz Villaseran emerged as the only female speedcuber to achieve a podium finish…
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What If Pacquiao Defeats Barrios?
It has been nearly four years since the boxing world last saw multi-divisional champion and future Hall of Famer Manny "Pacman" Pacquiao (62-8-2, 39 KOs) compete professionally. His last outing, a unanimous…
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Mario Barrios vs Manny Pacquiao: ‘Bad Intentions’ Promised
On July 19, at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, Mario Barrios vs Manny Pacquiao (62-8-2, 39 KOs) will headline a PBC on Prime Video pay-per-view fight card. Pacquiao is…
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HAPPY CAMPERS
It is not very often these days that Marvin Somodio gets asked about Manny Pacquiao, who is getting ready to challenge for the world title on 19 July at the MGM Grand…
