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Pido retains crown, Pulleda wins
POLICEMAN Jonathan Pido retained his crown by clocking 10 hours, 30 minutes and 17 seconds in the second SIGLO 100km Ultramarathon held May 30-31 at in-and- out back course at the Magsaysay…
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Foster fends off Ford to retain WBC junior lightweight crown
O’Shaquie Foster earned one of the most impressive wins of his career, beating Raymond Ford by majority decision to retain his WBC 130-pound title on Saturday at Fertitta Center on the campus…
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Juarez defeats Valle by split decision to retain WBC belt in El Paso,Texas
The tenacious Mexican world champion Lourdes Juarez (40-4, 5 KOs), 39, defeated the star Mexican-Costa Rican world champion Yokasta Valle (34-3, 10 KOs), 33, by split decision in a defense of her…
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Jose Sulaiman’s 95th birthday is being celebrated with events around the world
May 30th is not just a hand in glove day, it is a date deeply engraved in the heart of the WBC. 95 years ago, as in Ciudad Victoria, Tamaulipas, Don José…
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Filipino referee Danrex Tapdasan is now one of the IBF board of directors
The 41st International Boxing Federation (IBF) Annual Convention in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, marked a historic milestone for Asian boxing officials during its Board of Directors election. Five candidates competed for…
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Lomachenko wants to fight Charly Suarez in comeback, how do they match up
Vasiliy Lomachenko apparently is coming back to boxing in 2026 and Charly Suarez is who he wants to fight but who is he? Lomachenko is a former multi-weight world champion and former…
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Peñalosa pays close attention to Llover
TAGAYTAY CITY — As Kenneth Llover was working out a sweat on top of the Spartan Warehouse Gym, a compact fellow wearing saffron-colored shirt and black denim watched intently, dissecting the fighter’s…
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Cavite Inter-Town Chess Tournament gets underway
Ceremonial moves between National Chess Federation of the Philippines (NCFP) Board of Director Judge Gonzalo Mapili and Neil Jacinto, General Trias City, Cavite Vice Mayor Jonas Porto Labuguen and Van Salinas, Coach…
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Lieutenant Delfin Boholst: Soldier, Boxing Coach, Mentor
Boxing fans know Delfin Boholst today as the chief trainer of Filipino title contender Charly Suarez. On July 11, 2026, he’ll work Suarez’s corner at San Francisco’s Civic Center Plaza — part…
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O’Shaquie Foster vs Raymond Ford: Bad Blood Equals Good Fight
It’s no secret that the bad blood between O’Shaquie Foster and Raymond Ford is real. For us boxing fans, here’s hoping that energy spills over into this 50-50 matchup this Saturday night.…
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WBC Issues Rules Clarification for Designating David Benavidez Mandatory Challenger to Noel Mikaelian External Inbox Andre Courtemanche — Big Media Buzz <[email protected]>
(May 29, 2026) In a letter to David Benavidez’s promoter, Sampson Lewkowicz, WBC President Mauricio Sulaiman has clarified the justification for designating Benavidez the next mandatory challenger to WBC Cruiserweight Champion Noel…
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FOSTER VS. FORD – WEIGHTS AND THE FINAL WORD AHEAD OF TOMORROW NIGHT’S ACTION
THE FINAL WORD Eddie Hearn “We’re delighted to be in Houston for the first time for Matchroom, and what a fight card it is and what a main event. This is one…
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AWE to Air Live the WBC World Title Rematch of Kevin Lerena v. Ryad Merhy this Saturday
The Highly Anticipated Rematch between Kevin Lerena and Ryad Merhy to Air Live and Exclusively on AWE on May 30th SAN DIEGO, CALIF., May 28, 2026 – A Wealth of Entertainment, AWE,…
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Taduran keeps eyes on Collazo
Pedro Taduran, the country’s lone world boxing champion, is not losing hope on a possible unification showdown with Puerto Rican star Oscar Collazo. The reigning International Boxing Federation (IBF) minimumweight king just…
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Juego Todo exists in two powerful dimensions
JUEGO Todo is existing in two powerful dimensions - a professional combat sport and as an all-rounded combative system rooted in survival, adaptability, and Filipino warrior culture. This was according to Ferdinand…
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‘The Homecoming’ Postponed in Vancouver
VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Canada (May 20, 2026) – Due to circumstances beyond its control, Three Lions Promotions has announced the postponement of tomorrow’s (May 30) scheduled pro boxing card, “The Homecoming,” at…
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Pound-for-Pound Puerto Rican Champion Oscar “El Pupilo” Collazo to Defend Unified WBA, WBO and Ring Magazine Minimumweight World Titles Against the Philippines’ Joey Canoy
Saturday, June 20 — Live from Frontwave Arena in Oceanside Calif. and Broadcast Worldwide Exclusively on DAZN TICKETS ON SALE TODAY VIA AXS.COM OCEANSIDE, Calif. (May 29, 2026) — Widely regarded as…
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Canoy now trains at MP Davao for Collazo’s fight
SOUTHPAW Joey “The Babyface” Canoy of General Santos City and his trainer JR Edurot are now training at the MP Davao Gym in Davao City. “They have been in an airbnb nearby…
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Johann Chua claims Duya Airplay Sport 5800 Charity Cup Crown, pockets US$50,000 tops prize
The Philippines’ Johann Chua secured his first-ever Duya Legends title in brilliant fashion, overpowering China’s Lai Kun Zhang with a final score of 113–61 in the championship match of the Duya Aiplay…
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“While others debate governance, the IBA continues to deliver.” IBA CEO & Secretary General Chris Roberts OBE on the organisation’s resilience and global ambition
Lausanne, Switzerland — As discussions surrounding governance and recognition continue across the global boxing landscape, the International Boxing Association (IBA) remains focused on delivering tangible results for athletes, fans, and the sport…
