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THRILLA IN MANILA GOLDEN ANNIVERSARY 2 – FIRST ALI-FRAZIER FIGHT, THE FIGHT OF THE CENTURY
The "Thrilla in Manila" is almost widely regarded as one of the best and most barbaric fights in the history of boxing, and was the climax of a three-bout rivalry between the…
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Manny Pacquiao Shrugs Off Mario Barrios 16-Year Age Gap With Chill 4-Word Reply
There has been a lot of chatter about 46-year-old Filipino legend Manny Pacquiao's return to the ring against reigning champion Mario Barrios later this summer, ever since this was announced last week.…
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‘Don’t judge the number, judge the punch’: Pacquiao, 46, to fight Barrios for boxing comeback
Philippine boxing icon Manny Pacquiao is set to return to the ring at age 46, taking on WBC welterweight champion Mario Barrios in a highly anticipated bout scheduled for Saturday, July 19,…
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CLARESSA SHIELDS’ MEDIA WORKOUT QUOTES
BROOKLYN (MAY 20, 2025) – Ahead of her monumental homecoming, the GWOAT, Claressa Shields (16-0, 3 KOs), participated in an open media workout in Brooklyn at the esteemed Gleason’s Gym. Shields will…
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‘PAC’ ATTACK: Wild Card, Thai eatery come alive once more
Aside from Hall of Fame trainer Freddie Roach and the entire Wild Card Boxing Club family, the happiest person nowadays in Hollywood is a Thai cook whose restaurant is just a few…
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The Natural: Top Rank Signs Teenage Sensation Julian Montalvo to Promotional Contract
The 17-year-old junior lightweight is 3-0 with 2 KOs LAS VEGAS (May 20, 2025) — Boxing’s best-kept secret, a teenage prodigy whose sparring sessions have become the stuff of Las Vegas gym…
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Paras and Gaballo Set to Battle Thai Contenders in Gensan
Sanman Boxing will host another thrilling boxing event on June 29 at Venue 88 in General Santos City, featuring former world title challenger Vince Paras (23-3) as he returns to his hometown…
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WBC #2 BADILLO TO FACE WBC #8 ZAPATA IN LIGHT FLYWEIGHT FINAL ELIMINATOR ON PROBOX TV, JULY 11
May 19, 2025 – The WBC has approved a final elimination bout between WBC #2-ranked light flyweight Erick Badillo (17-0, 8 KOs) of Mexico, and WBC #8-ranked Gerardo Zapata (15-2-1, 5 KOs)…
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Kamikaze: Japanese challenger targets KO victory
Ginjiro Shigeoka put on a show of force during an open media workout heading into the final days before his chance to get back at Filipino champion Pedro Taduran in Osaka this…
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Who is Mario Barrios?
There is no official announcement but the boxing world is buzzing with talk that Manny Pacquiao is coming back from retirement to face WBC welterweight champion Mario Barrios at the T-Mobile Arena,…
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THE PAST WEEK IN ACTION 19 May 2025: Sam Goodman, Carlos Cuadras, Dave Allen Register Wins
HIGHLIGHTS -IBF No 1 super bantamweight Sam Goodman returns with a win as he outpoints Cesar Vaca -Former WBC super flyweight title holder Carlos Cuadras outpoints Luis Guzman - Kieron Conway stops…
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PACQUIAO BACK AT WILDCARD GYM: A LEGEND’S RETURN TO GLORY
A legend in every sense of the word, Manny Pacquiao, the former eight-division world champion and national icon of the Philippines, has once again graced the hallowed halls of the famed Wildcard…
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Argentinian Soto tests positive for cannabis after surprising victory over “Magnifico” Nuñez in Panama
The Panamanian Boxing Commission, through its public relations team, has announced that Argentine boxer Alfredo "Coki" Soto tested positive for cannabinoids at 78.8 ng/ml following his surprising victory over undefeated Panamanian star…
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THRILLA IN MANILA GOLDEN ANNIVERSARY 1 – MUHAMMAD ALI VS. JOE FRAZIER III AFTER 50 YEARS
Muhammad Ali vs. Joe Frazier III was called the Thrilla in Manila, and it was the third and final professional boxing match between undisputed champion heavyweight Muhammad Ali and former heavyweight world…
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IM Garcia tops Lomibao rapid chessfest; pockets P20,000
International Master (IM) Jan Emmanuel Garcia leaned on his vast experience to capture the title of the P105,000 Woman FIDE Master (WFM) Sheerie Joy Lomibao Open Rapid Chess Tournament, which was held…
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Pacquiao Arrives in Los Angeles, Fight Announcement Imminent
Filipino boxing legend Manny Pacquiao has arrived in Los Angeles, California, setting the stage for an official announcement regarding his return to the ring. The 46-year-old is expected to confirm his upcoming…
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Oklahoma Thrashes Denver Nuggets in Game 7, 125-93, Completes NBA Final Four
Oklahoma City Thunder walloped the Denver Nuggets 125-93 in the seventh and final game of their Western Conference semifinal series at the Paycom Center in Oklahoma City, completing this season's NBA Final…
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Welcome to Freddie Roach Square: Hollywood celebrates 30 years of Wild Card
For 30 years, Wild Card Boxing Club has occupied a corner of Vine Street and Santa Monica Boulevard, in a retail square next to the likes of a barber, a stop-and-shop, a…
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Results from Panamà City
Panama City enjoyed an exciting night of world-class boxing this past Saturday, May 17th, and expressed its gratitude to Uruguayan promoter Sampson Lewkowicz and Panamanian promoter Carlos González, who had the vision…
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Antonio Vargas Elevated to WBA World Bantamweight Champion
Boxlab Promotions Celebrates First-Ever World Champion Under Its Banner ORLANDO, FL (May 18, 2025) – Boxlab Promotions is proud to announce that Antonio Vargas has officially been elevated from WBA interim world…
