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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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.
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“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.
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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.
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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 >>>