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Manny Pacquiao closes in on WBC welterweight title shot at 45
Manny Pacquiao is closing in on an unprecedented WBC welterweight title shot at 45, allowing the Filipino superstar to break his record. Pacquiao is in talks to challenge former interim champion Mario…
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The real deal
One of only two reigning world champions, Pedro Taduran is not taking any chances. The International Boxing Federation (IBF) minimumweight king is back in the gym trying to get rid of rust…
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Shakur Stevenson Makes A Very Wise Decision
The free agent that was Shakur Stevenson is no more, he’s made his decision at least for now — and it’s a good one. Stevenson has joined the Matchroom and Eddie Hearn…
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ABAP reviving grassroots program
The Association of Boxing Alliances in the Philippines (ABAP) said on Thursday that key issues relative to recruitment and grassroots would soon be addressed after the ABAP received a “substantial” amount from…
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Canelo Alvarez Drops Bombshell Prediction for Light Heavyweight Showdown: “I’m Coming for That Belt”
Artur Beterbiev and Dmitry Bivol will face off in a historic light-heavyweight clash on October 12 in Riyadh. The fight will crown the first undisputed champion in the division since Roy Jones…
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SHAKUR STEVENSON SIGNS PROMOTIONAL DEAL WITH MATCHROOM BOXING
WBC Lightweight World champion will defend his title against Joe Cordina in Riyadh on October 12 Eddie Hearn and Matchroom are delighted to announce the signing of one of boxing’s biggest megastars…
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Undefeated Middleweight John “The Candyman” Easter Return on Floyd Mayweather Jr. vs. John Gotti III Card in Mexico
LAS VEGAS, NV (August 22, 2024) – Undefeated middleweight power puncher, John “The Candyman” Easter (6-0, 6 KOs), signed with Floyd Mayweather’s TMT Promotions, is set to return to the ring this…
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KO PING CHUNG CONTINUES TITLE DEFENCE INTO LAST 64 OF THE 2024 US OPEN CHAMPIONSHIP
Defending champion Ko Ping Chung advances into to the Last 64 of the 2024 US Open Championship, joining the five-time US Open champion Shane Van Boening, as well as elite players Fedor…
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Manny Pacquiao Vs. Mario Barrios: A Quick Cash Grab Targeting Suckers Source: Manny Pacquiao Vs. Mario Barrios: A Quick Cash Grab Targeting Suckers
Much of the boxing world winced collectively back in June when the idea of a Manny Pacquiao-Mario Barrios fight was first brought up. Surely, this was just a headline-grabber used to hype…
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Undefeated Light Flyweight David Cardenas Headlines San Antonio Card this Saturday August 24th in San Antonio
TRIPLE A PROMOTIONS PRESENTS "SHOWDOWN AT THE SHRINE" SAN ANTONIO, TX (August 22, 2024) – Triple A Promotions is set to deliver an electrifying night of boxing at the Alzafar Shrine Auditorium…
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Tapales targets world title in 2025
Marlon Tapales expects to get a shot at the world crown in 2025. Ranked highly by the major sanctioning bodies, Tapales has been assured of this even after failing to dethrone Naoya…
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Floyd Mayweather vs Manny Pacquiao II set to fall apart again
World Boxing News understands that Floyd Mayweather and Manny Pacquiao are unlikely to follow through on a previous confirmation for a December rematch. Speaking to Sean Gibbons recently, the MP Promotions President…
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5 World Title Fights in Japan October 13th and 14th
October 13th will see the big times in Japanese boxing continue to roll with a host of championship prize fights. The smaller weight classes at world title level will once again see…
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COUNTDOWN TO SHOWDOWN – MAYWEATHER VS. GOTTI OFFICIAL PRESS CONFERENCE QUOTES
COUNTDOWN TO SHOWDOWN: FLOYD MAYWEATHER JR. AND JOHN GOTTI III SET FOR HIGH-STAKES REMATCH IN MEXICO CITY THIS SATURDAY, AUGUST 24 – LIVE ON DAZN MEXICO CITY – The stage is set,…
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October 13 & 14: Takuma Inoue-Seiya Tsutsumi & Junto Nakatani-Petch Sor Chitpattana Bantamweight World Title Fights Headline Two-Day Tokyo Extravaganza LIVE on ESPN+
Inoue-Tsutsumi and Kenshiro Teraji-Cristofer Rosales flyweight world battle tops card on Sunday, Oct. 13 Nakatani-Sor Chitpattana and the return of Tenshin Nasukawa headlines bill on Monday, Oct. 14 TOKYO (Aug. 21, 2024)…
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FM Arca to lead The Red Pseudodragon Team in Asian Rapid Chess Team Championship 2024 in Hongkong
Manila---FIDE Master Christian Gian Karlo Arca will banner The Red Pseudodragon team in the Asian Rapid Chess Team Championship 2024 which will be held from August 22 to 28 at the Queen…
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Manny Pacquiao offered to settle lawsuit before stunning victory
World Boxing News has learned that boxing legend Manny Pacquiao offered to settle a lawsuit amicably before claiming a stunning court victory. Pacquiao won a $5.1m claim by Paradigm Sports over his…
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Canelo needs to learn a lesson from ‘Money May’ and save the exhibition bouts for once his career has concluded
There is little Canelo Alvarez can do in however many bouts it is he has remaining in his professional boxing career that would seriously impact his legacy, one way or another. He's…
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Promoter Arellano inducted into the Indiana Boxing Hall of Fame
Ramon Arellano. The Indiana boxing Hall of Fame class of 2025 will include Ramon Arellano. He fought his amateur career in Indiana. He would go on to have a professional boxing career…
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Why Doesn’t the US Use Pros in Olympic Boxing (Part 2)
Team USA for Paris Olympics. In the opening part, we traced how the once mighty Americans have been reduced from masters to paupers in Olympic boxing in the last twenty four years.…
