Press Conference Notes: Puerto Rican Star Xander Zayas Ready for Saturday's Hometown Unification Battle against Abass Baraou
PhilBoxing.com, Fri, 30 Jan 2026
Zayas-Baraou headlines an action-packed bill streaming LIVE on the Top Rank Classics FAST Channel beginning at 5:30 p.m. ET/2:30 p.m. PT
SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (Jan. 29, 2026) — Puerto Rican star Xander Zayas has w Read Full Story >>>PFDA Grass Nationals in Tagum on June 5-7
By Lito delos Reyes, PhilBoxing.com, Fri, 30 Jan 2026
THE Philippine Flying Disc Association is staging the Grass Nationals on June 5 to 7 at the Davao del Norte Sports and Tourism Complex in Tagum City.
PFDA is holding the nationals in partnership with LVR Group.
It will have a Mixed ABBA, Men’s and Women’s division.
It is limited to eigh Read Full Story >>> ‘THE RING 6’ TEOFIMO LOPEZ VS. SHAKUR STEVENSON PRESS CONFERENCE QUOTES
PhilBoxing.com, Fri, 30 Jan 2026
NEW YORK, NY, January 29, 2026 – While the temperatures continue to drop in Manhattan, the heat was certainly felt inside Madison Square Garden during ‘The Ring 6’ final press conference ahead of a marquee main Read Full Story >>> NEWCASTLE PRESS CONFERENCE: WHAT WAS SAID AS JOSH KELLY AND BAKHRAM MURTAZALIEV ARE KEPT APART AFTER HEATED FACE-OFF
PhilBoxing.com, Fri, 30 Jan 2026
Tensions were running high as a fired up Josh Kelly warned Bakhram Murtazaliev that his days as champion are numbered following a heated, final stare down at today's Press Conference.
In what is the first World Read Full Story >>> Weights From ProBoxTV’s ‘Flores vs. Castillo’ at Live! Casino Hotel Maryland
PhilBoxing.com, Fri, 30 Jan 2026
In Hanover, Maryland, Tomorrow Night at 7 pm ET (Friday, January 30)
The ProBoxTV Contender Series Where Runners, Holders and Low-Volume Punchers Are Not Welcome!
Main Event: Bryan Flores 139.6 lbs Read Full Story >>> WAPA Deportes Confirmed as Puerto Rican Broadcast Home for Saturday’s Xander Zayas vs. Abass Baraou Title Unification Showdown
PhilBoxing.com, Fri, 30 Jan 2026
Coverage from San Juan begins at 6:30 p.m. AST
SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (Jan. 29, 2026) — Puerto Rican WBO junior middleweight world champion Xander Zayas (22-0, 13 KOs) is set for his high-stakes homecoming. Zayas will battle WBA king Abass Barou (17-1, 9 KOs) on Saturday evening from the Coliseo Read Full Story >>> Legendary Panamanian Juan Carlos Tapia will be inducted into the Atlantic City Boxing Hall of Fame
By Gabriel F. Cordero, PhilBoxing.com, Fri, 30 Jan 2026
It has been learned that Panamanian influencer and journalist Juan Carlos Tapia has been selected as a member of the Atlantic City Boxing Hall of Fame's Class of 2026, in the Pioneer – International Media category. He join Read Full Story >>> Jim Lampley breaks down Teofimo Lopez-Shakur Stevenson
By Lance Pugmire, BoxingScene.com, Fri, 30 Jan 2026
Trivia question: Who was the lead play-by-play broadcaster for the most recent fights of WBO 140lbs champion Teofimo Lopez and his Saturday night opponent, three-division champion Shakur Stevenson?
Answer: Hall of fame broadcaster Jim Lampley, who called Lopez’s convincing triumph over unbeaten Read Full Story >>> Working boys of ABAP
By Nick Giongco, Daily Tribune, Fri, 30 Jan 2026
BAGUIO CITY — Paid a visit to the Philippine national boxing team’s training facility at Teacher’s Camp a few days ago and was left utterly impressed.
On hand to warmly receive me near the main gate was national coach Ronald Chavez and Australian Don Abnett, who serves as the Association of Read Full Story >>> Manny Pacquiao Promotions Announces Additional Matchups for Saturday, February 28 Event at Turning Stone Resort Casino in Verona, New York
PhilBoxing.com, Fri, 30 Jan 2026
Three High-Level Women’s Bouts and Multiple Undefeated Prospects Join Card
Elijah Pierce vs. Lorenzo Parra to Headline WBO Featherweight International Championship Live on Amazon Prime TV
LAS VEG Read Full Story >>> SWERVE TV STRIKES MULTI-YEAR PARTNERSHIP WITH GOLDEN BOY PROMOTIONS TO EXPAND PREMIUM BOXING CONTENT
PhilBoxing.com, Fri, 30 Jan 2026
Historic fights, original programming, and live event coverage to air weekly on Swerve Combat FAST channel beginning January 2026
Los Angeles, CA – January 29, 2026 – Swerve TV, the Los Angeles–based free ad-supported streaming television (FAST) provider, today announced a multi-year partne Read Full Story >>> Leuenbergers to join IRONMAN® 70.3 Davao
By Lito delos Reyes, PhilBoxing.com, Fri, 30 Jan 2026
TRIATHLETE Ed Leuenberger and his daughter Katrina are joining the IRONMAN® 70.3 Davao slated on March 22 in Davao City.
The Leuenbergers of the Boondocks Team are the early registrants from Davao City.
“It will be the first time for Katrina to join the IRONMAN® 70.3,” said Ed Leuenberge Read Full Story >>> Open Workout: Xander Zayas and Abass Baraou Prepare For Saturday's Unification Showdown in Puerto Rico
PhilBoxing.com, Thu, 29 Jan 2026
Zayas-Baraou and undercard bouts will stream on the Top Rank Classics FAST channel beginning at 5:30 p.m. ET/2:30 p.m. PT
SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (Jan. 28, 2026) — Xander Zayas and Abass Baraou kicked off fight week to Read Full Story >>> Navarrete assures Suarez of rematch
By Nick Giongco, Daily Tribune, Thu, 29 Jan 2026
Charly Suarez will have to exercise more patience and hope Mexican warrior Emanuel Navarrete survives his unification super-featherweight showdown with his heavy-handed compatriot Eduardo Nuñez late next month in Arizona.
Navarrete was mandated to give Suarez a rematch following the controversia Read Full Story >>> Cabrera-Zapata Kicks Off All Star Boxing's 2026 Season
PhilBoxing.com, Thu, 29 Jan 2026
Tuto Zabala Jr of All Star Boxing held a media round table in the capital city of Nicaragua to confirm his highly anticipated show set for March 6th from the Olof Plame Convention Center. The headlining bout billed “Now or Read Full Story >>> Zuffa Boxing says it will save the sport – but the fine print shows that fighters may pay the price
By Thomas Hauser, guardian.co.uk, Thu, 29 Jan 2026
Dana White has promised boxers a new deal. But the deal he’s offering looks worse than the old one. Will Congress give Zuffa the power to dominate boxing?
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Even Turki al-Sheikh’s most severe critics acknowledge that, under his guidance, the Saud Read Full Story >>> Manny Pacquiao Chess Philippines: Cash prizes, FIDE rating at stakes this Sunday
By Marlon Bernardino, PhilBoxing.com, Thu, 29 Jan 2026
Beginner participants in the Manny Pacquiao Chess Philippines Individual Open Rapid Chess Tournament (FIDE-rated) will have the chance to earn a FIDE Rating (international rating). The event will take place on Sunday, February 1, 2026, at 10:00 AM at Pavilion Mall, Greenfield District, beside MRT Sh Read Full Story >>> IBP Fun Run & Family Day on February 15
By Lito delos Reyes, PhilBoxing.com, Thu, 29 Jan 2026
THE first-ever nationwide IBP Fun Run and Family Day will be held on February 15 at 4 p.m. at the Rancho Palos Verdes (Ma-a Sports Club) in Davao City,
“It will be happening simultaneously across the Philippines, led by the Integrated Bar of the Philippines – National Office,” said race dir Read Full Story >>> TEOFIMO LOPEZ AND SHAKUR STEVENSON FACE-OFF AT KNICKS GAME AS COUNTDOWN TO ‘THE RING 6’ ON SATURDAY BEGINS
PhilBoxing.com, Wed, 28 Jan 2026
NEW YORK CITY - 27 JANUARY, 2026: Things are finally heating up in New York as Teofimo Lopez and Shakur Stevenson tonight faced-off for the first time this week ahead of Saturday’s ‘The Ring 6’ specta Read Full Story >>> Davao to sponsor P500K in IRONMAN 70.3
By Lito delos Reyes, PhilBoxing.com, Wed, 28 Jan 2026
THE City Government of Davao will sponsor a ₱500,000 cash prize for this year’s winning team in the IRONMAN® 70.3 Davao set on March 22 in Davao City.
It is the city’s commitment to sports tourism, active lifestyles, and hosting world-class endurance events.
The partnership is with Sunr Read Full Story >>> Packing a punch
By Nick Giongco, Daily Tribune, Wed, 28 Jan 2026
BAGUIO CITY — At 6:30 each morning six days a week, the members of the national boxing team report for weights training at a facility just a few minutes from their quarters that also functions as a gym.
A great number are youth and junior boxers both male and female while the rest are members o Read Full Story >>> JOSH KELLY SOUNDS WARNING TO WORLD TITLE RIVAL BAKHRAM MURTAZALIEV AS HE TARGETS HISTORIC NORTH EAST HOMECOMING
PhilBoxing.com, Wed, 28 Jan 2026
A philosophical Josh Kelly believes his care-free mindset makes him a very “dangerous" proposition as he approaches a career-defining North East homecoming this weekend – live on DAZN.
The 2016 Team GB Olympi Read Full Story >>> Gallegos and Alvarez Shine Bright with Knockout Wins at Fontainebleau Las Vegas
PhilBoxing.com, Wed, 28 Jan 2026
"I’m hungry, and I want to show people that I’m not just undefeated, I’m dangerous" Ronny Alvarez
LAS VEGAS, NV (January 27, 2026) — Rising undefeated stars Kaipo Gallegos (11-0-1, 9 KOs) and Ronny Alva Read Full Story >>> Pedro Carrasco Remembered in Spain 25 Years After His Passing
By Gabriel F. Cordero, PhilBoxing.com, Wed, 28 Jan 2026
The former Spanish world champion, Pedro Juan Carrasco García, was born in Alosno, Huelva, Spain, on July 11, 1943. He was known for his elegant and stylish boxing, as well as his signature punch, the "bolo punch."
At the a Read Full Story >>> Gensan Outdoor, Gensan Educator support MFPI 5th Mindanao Summit in Mt. Apo
By Lito delos Reyes, PhilBoxing.com, Wed, 28 Jan 2026
THE Gensan Outdoor Gear and Gensan Educator Mountaineering Society are supporting the 5th Mountaineering Federation of the Philippines Inc. [MFPI] Mindanao Summit on February 19 to 22 at the Mt. Apo in Sta. Cruz, Davao del Sur.
“They are both from General Santos City,” said Rowena “Weng” Read Full Story >>> Vitor vs Subkhankulov, Tapales vs Kalsynov in Double IBF Asia Title Fights in Moscow on Feb. 13
By Dong Secuya, PhilBoxing.com, Tue, 27 Jan 2026
The International Boxing Federation (IBF) has officially greenlit a massive double-header for its Asia division as two major regional titles will be contested on the same night in Moscow on Friday, February 13.
Read Full Story >>> “It’s about owning my own journey” Jeanine Brown retuns for Title Clash March 13 – Thunderdome 53
PhilBoxing.com, Tue, 27 Jan 2026
Friday the 13th of March, Dragon Fire Boxing hits the Metro City Arena for the first time this year for Thunderdome 53 with a stacked card.
There is a cracking Western Australian State Jnr Welterweight Championship mat Read Full Story >>> Long Boxing Journey settles in New Bedford, MA for Junior Featherweight prospect Joshua Alvarado
PhilBoxing.com, Tue, 27 Jan 2026
Returns to ring on February 7th in Cranston, RI
NEW BEDFORD, Mass. (January 26, 2026) – The long and winding road for junior featherweight prospect Joshua Alvarado (3-1, 1 KO) has gone cross-country and he eventually Read Full Story >>> Steph Curry is 19th leading scorer of the NBA
By Gabriel F. Cordero, PhilBoxing.com, Tue, 27 Jan 2026
Last Sunday, the Warriors defeated the Timberwolves 111-85 at Target Center in Minneapolis. On that night, 37-year-old Steph Curry, a 12-time All-Star, solidified his place as one of the NBA's all-time leading scor Read Full Story >>> Ariel Helwani rips Max Kellerman’s ‘unlistenable’ Zuffa Boxing performance: ‘What the hell happened?’
By Sam Neumann, AwfulAnnouncing.com, Tue, 27 Jan 2026
Ariel Helwani watched Max Kellerman call Zuffa Boxing’s first event over the weekend and couldn’t reconcile what he was hearing with the broadcaster he once idolized.
“What the hell happened to Max Kellerman?” Helwani asked on his eponymous show. “There was once a time early in my caree Read Full Story >>> Ocum is WBC Asian lightweight champ
By Lito delos Reyes, PhilBoxing.com, Tue, 27 Jan 2026
ROGER “Assassin” Ocum of Kidapawan City stopped undefeated Ronerick “Jackhammer” Ballesteros of Malasiqui in the 1st round last Monday, January 26 to capture the WBC Asian lightweight belt at the Arenas Read Full Story >>> Kingsley “The Black Lion” Ibeh Believes he will stop Jarrell Miller this Saturday at Madison Square Garden
PhilBoxing.com, Tue, 27 Jan 2026
LOS ANGELES (January 26, 2026) – Disrespected heavyweight Kingsley “The Black Lion” Ibeh (16-2-1, 13 KOs) fully understands and appreciates the invaluable opportunity to fight on the largest stage of his career this S Read Full Story >>> David Ray Sarmiento finishes second place in Cologne January Blitz 2026.
By Marlon Bernardino, PhilBoxing.com, Tue, 27 Jan 2026
A promising Filipino chess talent from Nueva Ecija, a Nursing Student based in Germany, finished 2nd in Cologne, Germany Blitz chess tournament.
Sarmiento had 12 wins, 2 draws and 3 losses at the end of the tournament that ended last Sunday in Cologne, Germany.
"Cologne January Blitz 2026 2nd Read Full Story >>> THE PAST WEEK IN ACTION 25 JANUARY 2026: Raymund Muratalla Edges Andy Cruz; Walsh Outpoints Ocampo
By Eric Armit, PhilBoxing.com, Mon, 26 Jan 2026
HIGHLIGHTS:
- Ray Muratalla retains the IBF lightweight title with a majority decision over Andy Cruz and there are wins for Khalil Coe and Israil Madrimov
-In the first show for Dana White’s new Zuffa promotion Read Full Story >>> MFPI 5th Mindanao Summit at Mt. Apo on February 19-22
By Lito delos Reyes, PhilBoxing.com, Mon, 26 Jan 2026
THE 5th Mountaineering Federation of the Philippines Inc. [MFPI] Mindanao Summit will be held on February 19 to 22 at the country’s highest peak – Mt. Apo.
It is a joint event by CARE Group Davao Sur Mountaineering Club in partnership with the Local Government of Sta. Cruz, Davao del Sur.
Read Full Story >>> OLYMPIC BOXING 8: 1948 OLYMPICS AT LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM
By Maloney L. Samaco, PhilBoxing.com, Mon, 26 Jan 2026
The 1948 Summer Olympics, known as the "Austerity Games," were held in London, UK, from July 29 to August 14. It was the first Olympics held after 12 years of World War II hiatus. It was marked by post-war conservation but the ce Read Full Story >>> Golden Gloves Launches on Meta Quest Store, Establishing the First Official Esports Competition Pathway for Amateur Boxing
PhilBoxing.com, Mon, 26 Jan 2026
USA Boxing-Sanctioned Virtual Competition, National Rankings, and Esports Memberships Bring the Sport of Boxing into a New Era
Tulsa, OK (January 22, 2026) -- Golden Gloves VR officially launches today on the Meta Quest Store, marking a historic milestone for both boxing and esports. More than a Read Full Story >>> Raymond Muratalla edges Andy Cruz in excellent fight to retain IBF lightweight title
By Darshan Desai, Yahoo! Sports, Sun, 25 Jan 2026
Uncrowned has Raymond Muratalla vs. Andy Cruz live results, round-by-round updates, highlights, ring walks and start time for the Muratalla vs. Cruz fight card on Saturday night at the Fontainebleau Las Vegas in Las Vegas, Nevada. Raymond Muratalla defends his IBF lightweight title against Olympic c Read Full Story >>> Andy Cruz vs Raymond Muratalla: Who Will Execute?
By Chris Carlson, PhilBoxing.com, Sat, 24 Jan 2026
This Saturday night, Andy Cruz and Raymond Muratalla go head-to-head in a battle of skills. Cruz has an elite amateur pedigree and has adapted well in a short period of time at the paid ranks. Muratalla is a high- Read Full Story >>> Libranza to fight undefeated Tso for IBF Pan Pacific bantam
By Lito delos Reyes, PhilBoxing.com, Sat, 24 Jan 2026
GENISIS “Cobra” Libranza of Bayugan, Agusan del Sur will fight against comebacking Rex “The Wonder Kid” Tso of Hong Kong on February 28 at the Elorde Sports Complex in Paranaque City.
The 32-year-old Libran Read Full Story >>> Filipino Cue Artist RJ Bautista Ready to Shine at the Las Vegas Open 2026
By Marlon Bernardino, PhilBoxing.com, Sat, 24 Jan 2026
Rising Filipino billiards sensation Rodlin John "RJ" Bautista is set to make waves at the prestigious Las Vegas Open 2026 schedule on February 18 to 23, 2026 at the West Gate Las Vegas Resort and Casino, Las Vegas, Nevada, USA.
Supported by sportsman Jimmy Astorga, Bautista, the pride Quezon City Read Full Story >>> MURATALLA VS. CRUZ WEIGHTS AND RUNNING ORDER
PhilBoxing.com, Sat, 24 Jan 2026
Doors open 3pm PT - First Bell 3.50pm PT - Non-televised/stream prelim bouts
6 x 3 mins Super-Middleweight contest
RONNY ALVAREZ (168.2lbs) vs. BRAULIO MATIAS (168lbs)
Ciego de Avila, Cuba Col Read Full Story >>> Xander Zayas vs. Abass Baraou Fight Week Events to Stream LIVE on Top Rank’s Social Media Channels
PhilBoxing.com, Sat, 24 Jan 2026
Zayas vs. Baraou junior middleweight title unification clash headlines historic San Juan fight night on Saturday, Jan. 31
SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (Jan. 23, 2026) — It's nearly fight week for the homecoming of Pue Read Full Story >>> Ballesteros not yet ready against Ocum
By Lito delos Reyes, PhilBoxing.com, Sat, 24 Jan 2026
UNDEFEATED Ronerick “Jackhammer” Ballesteros of Malasigui is not yet ready to fight Roger “Assassin” Ocum of Kidapawan City for 10-rounds on January 26 for the WBC Asian lightweight at the Arenas Civic Cen Read Full Story >>> Chocolatito Gonzalez to undergo shoulder surgery
By Gabriel F. Cordero, PhilBoxing.com, Sat, 24 Jan 2026
Four-time world champion Roman "Chocolatito" Gonzalez, 38, will undergo surgery on January 30th for an old injury to his left shoulder. The procedure will be performed by a team of Nicaraguan doctors residing in the Read Full Story >>> NM Nika finishes Sixth in Czech Republic Blitz chess tourney
By Marlon Bernardino, PhilBoxing.com, Sat, 24 Jan 2026
National Master Nika Juris Nicolas bagged the sixth place honor at the conclusion of the Marienbad Open 2026 Blitz Tournament 24th International Chess Festival was held at the Continental Hotel, Marianske Lazne in Czech Republic Thursday.
The 13-year-old NM Nika earned 7.0 points on account of se Read Full Story >>> The Ninth Annual Box Fan Expo RETURNS! Saturday May 2, 2026 at the Las Vegas Convention Center, Las Vegas, NV
PhilBoxing.com, Sat, 24 Jan 2026
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 (January 23, 2026) – WE ARE BACK!!! The Box Fan Expo has announced its return to Las Vegas and its Ninth Annual Box Fan Expo for fans and the boxing Read Full Story >>> Donaire back in Cebu
By Joaquin Henson, PhilBoxing.com, Fri, 23 Jan 2026
Former four-division world champion and WBA No. 1 bantamweight Nonito Donaire, Jr. is back in Cebu training at Omega Boxing Gym’s Camp Kumbati while awaiting confirmation of his next fight. There’s nothing definite on the Read Full Story >>> MURATALLA VS. CRUZ IN LAS VEGAS FINAL PRESS CONFERENCE QUOTES
PhilBoxing.com, Fri, 23 Jan 2026
Eddie Hearn
“Welcome to the beautiful Fontainebleau here in Las Vegas ahead of a huge night of World championship boxing this Saturday night, live and exclusive on DAZN.
“Andy Cruz is looking to add to Read Full Story >>> Taduran’s camp eyes other options
By Nick Giongco, Daily Tribune, Fri, 23 Jan 2026
Now that it’s becoming clearer that his chance at Puerto Rican two-belt titleholder Oscar Collazo is not happening anytime soon, Pedro Taduran and his camp have started looking elsewhere.
Nothing concrete is on the horizon just yet but a possible backup plan is for Taduran to defend his Interna Read Full Story >>> Four Pinoys in line for title shots
By Joaquin Henson, PhilBoxing.com, Fri, 23 Jan 2026
Four No. 1 contenders are in line for mandatory title cracks as the year 2025 ended with 25 Filipinos ranked among the top 15 fighters by WBC, WBA, IBF and WBO. The four are WBC superfeatherweight Mark Magsayo, Read Full Story >>> After the meeting in Mexico City, the WBC is ready for 2026
By Gabriel F. Cordero, PhilBoxing.com, Fri, 23 Jan 2026
With the firm objective of strengthening the foundations of world boxing and continuing to innovate in matters of safety and social responsibility, the World Boxing Council (WBC) began a productive two-day working meeting th Read Full Story >>> Former world title challenger Jerry Belmontes Returns to ring at home after nearly a decade in Retirement on January 31 in Texas
PhilBoxing.com, Fri, 23 Jan 2026
LOS ANGELES (January 22, 2026) – Hometown favorite Jerry “The Corpus Christi Kid” Belmontes (21-10, 6 KOs), a former world lightweight title challenger, will make a one-and-done comeback after 9-plus years in retirement Read Full Story >>> SUPER MIDDLEWEIGHT RONNY ALVAREZ TRAINING CAMP NOTES
PhilBoxing.com, Thu, 22 Jan 2026
"I’m hungry, and I want to show people that I’m not just undefeated, I’m dangerous" Ronny Alvarez
LAS VEGAS, NV (January 21, 2026) — Undefeated super middleweight, Ronny Alvarez (5-0, 4 KOs), is entering 2026 wit Read Full Story >>> STRICKLAND STUNS REYES AS SOUQUET SEALS REDEMPTION | WNT LEGENDS
PhilBoxing.com, Thu, 22 Jan 2026
Earl Strickland produced a vintage performance to overcome Efren Reyes on Day Two of WNT Legends, renewing their iconic Colour of Money rivalry, while Ralf Souquet completed a dramatic comeback victory over Francisco Bustama Read Full Story >>> WBC hails Pacquiao’s near-win vs Barrios
By Nick Giongco, Daily Tribune, Thu, 22 Jan 2026
Despite coming up short of winning a world title at age 46, Manny Pacquiao emerged as the top choice for Comeback of the Year in a poll conducted by the World Boxing Council (WBC).
“The Filipino legend proved that he is still world-class. Pacquiao returned to the ring, showing flashes of the sp Read Full Story >>> Knicks defeats Nets 120-66 to post largest margin of victory in franchise history
By Gabriel F. Cordero, PhilBoxing.com, Thu, 22 Jan 2026
The ever-reliable New York Knicks defeated the Brooklyn Nets 120-66 on Wednesday, the largest margin of victory in franchise history, surpassing the previous record of 48 points.
Jalen Brunson scored 20 points, and Landry Sha Read Full Story >>> Mauricio Sulaiman: "We simply urge Zuffa Boxing to respect and protect boxing and the boxer"
By Gabriel F. Cordero, PhilBoxing.com, Thu, 22 Jan 2026
Zuffa Boxing is ready to present its first boxing event, and Dana White has confirmed that he will not accept or be interested in the participation of boxing's governing bodies. The path toward a new world also includes the Read Full Story >>> January 31: Xander Zayas-Abass Baraou Junior Middleweight Title Unification Showdown to Stream LIVE on Top Rank Classics FAST Channel in the United States
PhilBoxing.com, Thu, 22 Jan 2026
Fight action from Coliseo de Puerto Rico in San Juan begins at 5:30 p.m. ET/2:30 p.m. PT
SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (Jan. 21, 2026) — The junior middleweight title unification tilt between WBO king Xander Zayas and WBA ru Read Full Story >>> Mike Tyson to Launch “Mike Tyson Invitational,” a Three-Day Amateur Boxing Showcase Aimed at Elevating the Future of American Boxing
PhilBoxing.com, Thu, 22 Jan 2026
Elite Amateur Fighters and Olympic Hopefuls to Take Center Stage March 12–14 in Las Vegas
LAS VEGAS (Jan. 21) — Boxing legend Mike Tyson will return to the grassroots of the sport this spring with the launch of the Mi Read Full Story >>> KAIPO GALLEGOS TRAINING CAMP NOTES
PhilBoxing.com, Thu, 22 Jan 2026
Kaipo Gallegos Set to Launch 2026 Campaign in Las Vegas Homecoming Fight on Jan. 24
LAS VEGAS, NV (January 21, 2026) – Undefeated lightweight Kaipo Gallegos (10-0-1, 8 KOs) is locked in and ready to kick off 2026 as Read Full Story >>> Jerusalem awaits ‘Golden’ contract
By Nick Giongco, Daily Tribune, Wed, 21 Jan 2026
Melvin Jerusalem appears to be the handpicked foe of Puerto Rican two-belt titleholder Oscar Collazo and not Pedro Taduran.
Based on the statements of Jerusalem, the reigning World Boxing Council titlist, has a strong chance of landing a mega fight with the World Boxing Association and World Boxi Read Full Story >>> REYES AND BUSTAMANTE DELIVER HOME-SOIL MASTERCLASS | WNT LEGENDS
PhilBoxing.com, Wed, 21 Jan 2026
Efren Reyes and Francisco Bustamante rolled back the years on a memorable opening day of WNT Legends, defeating Ralf Souquet and Earl Strickland respectively to underline Filipino dominance on home soil.
Staged in partner Read Full Story >>> Reigning World 10-ball Champion Filipino cue master Jonas Magpantay to see action in Indonesia pool tourney
By Marlon Bernardino, PhilBoxing.com, Wed, 21 Jan 2026
Reigning World 10-ball Champion Filipino pool master Jonas Magpantay is set to represent the Philippines in the upcoming three International pool tournaments in Indonesia.
The 32-year-old standout from Barangay Kaunlaran, Cubao, Quezon City expressed his confidence that he can perform well in th Read Full Story >>> OLYMPIC BOXING 7: 1936 OLYMPICS AT BERLIN, GERMANY
By Maloney L. Samaco, PhilBoxing.com, Wed, 21 Jan 2026
The 1936 Summer Olympics were an international multi-sport event held from August 1 to 16, 1936 in Berlin, then capital of Nazi Germany. Adolf Hitler used the 1936 Games to promote his government and ideals of racial supremacy Read Full Story >>> Usyk and Zuffa Boxing Negotiations Update
By Gabriel F. Cordero, PhilBoxing.com, Wed, 21 Jan 2026
It has been learned that there is contact, interest and conversations between Zuffa Boxing and the team of the Ukrainian world heavyweight champion Oleksander Usyk, although there is no public information with official de Read Full Story >>> Round 12 with Mauricio Sulaimán: Twelve Years Later, Don José is Still With Us
By Mauricio Sulaimán, PhilBoxing.com, Tue, 20 Jan 2026
Twelve years have passed since Don José left us. This past Friday, we celebrated a deeply moving Mass at the Old Basilica of Guadalupe, where the Sulaimán family received outpourings of affection that are Read Full Story >>> Get know “BIG BAD BAZLEY”as he retuns March 13 in Perth – Thunderdome 53
PhilBoxing.com, Tue, 20 Jan 2026
Friday the 13th of March, Dragon Fire Boxing hits the Metro City Arena for the first time this year for Thunderdome 53 with a stacked card.
One of the prospects coming through is heavyweight, “Big Bad” Michael Bazley.
Read Full Story >>> “Jye Chin brings a fight to whoever, whenever and where ever”: Jye Chin ready for WBC title Clash March 13 in Perth – Thunderdome 53
PhilBoxing.com, Tue, 20 Jan 2026
Friday the 13th of March, Dragon Fire Boxing hits the Metro City Arena for the first time this year for Thunderdome 53 with a stacked card.
One of the main events features Ryan Daye taking on Jye Chin for the WBC Australian Read Full Story >>> THE PAST WEEK IN ACTION 18 JANUARY 2026: Nikita Tszyu-Michael Zerafa End in No Contest; Raul Curiel Outpoints Jordan Panthen
By Eric Armit, PhilBoxing.com, Mon, 19 Jan 2026
HIGHLIGHTS:
-Huge fight between Nikita Tszyu and Michael Zerafa is ruled No Contest before the start of the third round when Zerafa reports difficulty with his eyesight
- On the same show there are wins for Liam Read Full Story >>> Ryan Daye ready for WBC title Clash March 13 in Perth – Thunderdome 53
PhilBoxing.com, Mon, 19 Jan 2026
Friday the 13th of March, Dragon Fire Boxing hits the Metro City Arena for the first time this year for Thunderdome 53 with a stacked card.
One of the main events features Ryan Daye taking on Jye Chin for the WBC Australian Australasia Super Middleweight Championship over 8 rounds.
Daye discus Read Full Story >>> Juan Manuel Marquez Names The Fighter He Faced With The Best Chin
By Kailem Lowe, SecondsOut.com, Sun, 18 Jan 2026
Mexican great Juan Manuel Marquez has named the toughest opponent that he ever shared a ring with.
Marquez competed as a professional for 21 years between 1993 and 2014, winning world titles in four weight classes along the way.
He racked up an impressive 56 victories as a professional during Read Full Story >>> RAUL “EL CUGÁR” CURIEL CRUISES TO UNANIMOUS DECISION WIN OVER JORDAN “THE PATRIOT” PANTHEN
PhilBoxing.com, Sat, 17 Jan 2026
And The New! Jorge "El Niño Dorado" Chavez Defeats Manuel "Gucci Manny" Flores in Enemy Territory to Secure Continental USA and CA State Super Bantamweight Titles
PALM DESERT, CALIF. (January 16, 2026) — Adding anoth Read Full Story >>> Weights from Philadelphia
PhilBoxing.com, Sat, 17 Jan 2026
PHILADELPHIA, Pa. – January 16, 2026 --Weights for Saturday night's King's Promotions card at the 2300 Arena.
Dainier Pero 231 - Mario Aguilar 262
Lemir Riley - 234.2 - Joel Caudle 252.2
Read Full Story >>> Mexico Commemorates 12th Death Anniversary of Don Jose Sulaiman (Photos)
By Gabriel F. Cordero, PhilBoxing.com, Sat, 17 Jan 2026
This Friday, January 16th, marked the 12th anniversary of the passing of Don Jose Sulaiman, the lifetime president of the WBC and one of the greatest sports leaders in Mexico and worldwide.
As ev Read Full Story >>> |
