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Zamboanga relinquishes her ONE Women’s title
FILIPINA MMA star Denice “The Menace” Zamboanga has officially relinquished her ONE Women’s Atomweight World Championship title after giving birth to her first child with husband, fellow MMA fighter Fritz Biagtan. According…
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‘Boots’ Ennis the most phenomenal fighter I’ve ever seen, says Hearn
Eddie Hearn is backing Jaron "Boots" Ennis to put on a masterclass and prove his pound-for-pound credentials when he fights Puerto Rico’s unified WBO/WBA junior middleweight champion, Xander Zayas, at The Barclay…
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Another possibility emerges for Manny Pacquiao
Manny Pacquiao is still in talks apparently for a Floyd Mayweather rematch as he returns to proper boxing training this week. Pacquiao knows if his next professional boxing match is to be…
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Top-ranked Charly Suarez facing Manuel Avila, plus two more fights added to July 18 ProBoxTV event
Charly Suarez. Super welterweight Yan Marcos, takes on Guido Emmanuel Schramm; Oscar Bonifacino faces Raul Escudero (June 25, 2026) – ProBoxTV has added three more televised fights to their already stacked Saturday,…
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Yanon fights Kaji in Tokyo on July 4
ABUBAKAR “The Bomb” Yanon of General Santos City will fight in Japan against Hayate Kaji on July 4 at Korakuen Hall in Tokyo. Abubakar [8-2-0, 7KOs] recently lost to Perlito Exclamada Jr.…
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Preparations underway for 2026 IBA men’s divisional continental championships
Lausanne, Switzerland — The International Boxing Association (IBA) confirms that the highly anticipated 2026 men’s divisional continental championships are scheduled to take place this autumn. Chris Roberts OBE, IBA Secretary General and…
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Options for Manny Pacquiao is Mayweather 2 falls through
The Floyd Mayweather vs Manny Pacquiao fight has not been confirmed yet and the Filipino needs to look at options now. Of course there are plenty as always for Manny Pacquiao. Still…
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Highland Boxing Promotions Presents “Warrior Showdown” in Bangkok on June 27
Bangkok will host 14 professional boxing bouts this Saturday, June 27, as Highland Boxing Promotions stages Warrior Showdown at World Siam Stadium. The exciting event will be broadcast live worldwide on TrillerTV.…
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Usyk reportedly considering retirement but could face Kabayel before the year ends
Rumors have been circulating about undefeated Ukrainian heavyweight champion Oleksandr Usyk potentially retiring from professional boxing. But what is certain is that talks are underway for him to face undefeated German challenger…
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Luke Littler and Ben Whittaker join forces as Matchroom Sport takes over New York City
Two worlds came together over 1,000 feet above the Manhattan skyline as Matchroom Boxing and the Professional Darts Corporation get set to take over New York City this week. Two of Britain’s…
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IOC Announces $10,000 ‘Fit for the Future’ Grant for All Qualifying Olympians, Including Boxers
The IOC changes the rules and allocates $10,000 to every Olympic athlete, regardless of whether they win a medal. The International Olympic Committee (IOC) has announced a new program called the "Fit…
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Boxers did it first: IBA President welcomes IOC’s decision on allocating funds among athletes
Lausanne, Switzerland — IBA President Umar Kremlev has welcomed the International Olympic Committee’s (IOC) decision to establish a $100 million athlete support fund, declaring it a long-overdue sign that the IOC has…
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PH national now ready for Asia-Oceania Sambo
PILIPINAS Sambo Federation Inc. president Paolo Tancontian said the wait is over. “Team Philippines is locked in, leveled up, and officially ready to take on the best in the region at 2026…
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UFC TITLE CHALLENGER IAN MACHADO GARRY JOINS MATCHROOM TALENT AGENCY AS EDDIE HEARN LAUDS ‘SUPERSTAR’ SIGNING
Matchroom Talent Agency is delighted to announce today UFC title challenger Ian Machado Garry as the latest addition to its elite roster. The Irishman challenges pound-for-pound No.1 Islam Makhachev for the UFC…
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Column
The Fathers in the boxing world
Last Sunday, Father’s Day was celebrated in most countries. It will never be the same kind of celebration as Mother’s Day, but it is a special day nonetheless. Grandfathers and fathers are…
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Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan arrive for Asia & Oceania Sambo Tournament
KAZAKHSTAN and Kyrgyzstan arrived today, June 23 for the 2026 Asia & Oceania Sambo Championships set on June 25-28 at the Ninoy Aquino Stadium in Manila. The others are Mongolia, Turkmenistan, Vietnam,…
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Mexican Hall of Fame Legend Carlos Zarate undergoes surgery in Mexico
Legendary Mexican former world champion and International Boxing Hall of Famer Carlos Zárate underwent surgery at the Ignacio Chavez Institute of Cardiology in Mexico City, according to information shared by his family…
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IM Arca to see action in 28th Asian Youth Chess Championships 2026 in Shenzhen,China
International Master Christian Gian Karlo Tade-Arca is set to represent the Philippines in the upcoming 28th Asian Youth Chess Championships 2026 will take place in Shenzhen, China, from July 15 to 25.…
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Lenar Perez to Face Former Two-Time World Title Challenger Thabiso Mchunu, with Fendero-Fondjo as Co-Feature on September 3 in Montreal!
MONTREAL, June 23, 2026 — WBA Continental cruiserweight champion Lenar Perez will face the toughest test of his career on September 3 when he takes on two-time world title challenger Thabiso “The…
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Gustavo Trujillo’S Remarkable Journey Continues as Reigning Bkb Heavyweight Champion Climbs the Pro Boxing Ranks
"It feels great to be the BKB Heavyweight Champion while also moving up the rankings in professional boxing" - Gustavo Trujillo MIAMI, FL (June 23, 2026) – Few fighters in combat sports…
