Almacen Brothers Make Weight, Ready for Battle in Thailand
By Carlos Costa, PhilBoxing.com, Fri, 27 Feb 2026
Mark Jason 'KingBabyBoy' Almacen of the Philippines shakes hand with his taller opponent Natthaphat Thangsalai of Thailand during Friday's weighin in Bangkok.
BANGKOK, Thailand -- The young Almacen Brothers, Alexand Read Full Story >>>
Infrastructure, Not Hype, Finally Aligned Mayweather–Pacquiao II
By Phil D. Jay, World Boxing News, Fri, 27 Feb 2026
For more than a decade, Floyd Mayweather vs. Manny Pacquiao II has felt inevitable — just never executable.
Demand was never the issue. Infrastructure was.
On September 19 in Las Vegas, Floyd Mayweather (50-0, 27 KOs) and Manny Pacquiao (62-8-3, 39 KOs) will meet in a fully sanctioned profes Read Full Story >>>
Four United States Women's Boxers Shine Bright on Day Four of Strandja 2026 Boxing Tournament
PhilBoxing.com, Fri, 27 Feb 2026
Yoseline Perez, Alyssa Mendoza, Simona Winkler and Naomi Graham Advance to Medal Rounds; Lavant Brownlee Progresses to Quarterfinals
SOFIA, Bulgaria (February 26, 2026) – The USA Boxing Elite High Performance Team continued its dominance with five wins on day four of the 77th International Stra Read Full Story >>>
Matthew James Sugatan wins Flash-ADV 160 9-Ball Tournament at Pacman's Cue Club; pockets P30,000
By Marlon Bernardino, PhilBoxing.com, Fri, 27 Feb 2026
Matthew James Sugatan captures the Division 1 Flash-ADV 160 9-Ball title, defeating Ronaldo Ampong, 12-8, in an epic battle Finals held last February 25 at the Pacman's Cue Club, located at Lower Ground Floor, Worldwide Corporate Center, Shaw Boulevard in Mandaluyong City.
The victory earned Suga Read Full Story >>>
Weights From ProBoxTV’s ‘Vazquez vs. Machuca’ at College Park Center in the University of Texas
PhilBoxing.com, Fri, 27 Feb 2026
Tomorrow Night at 7 pm ET (Friday, February 27)
The ProBoxTV Contender Series Where Runners, Holders and Low-Volume Punchers Are Not Welcome!
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Edward Vazquez 129.8 lbs. vs. Grimardi Machuca 130.8 lbs Read Full Story >>>
Ethan Matthew Gabriel tops Boscolympics 2026 Grade School chess meet
PhilBoxing.com, Fri, 27 Feb 2026
Ethan Matthew Gabriel reigned supreme in the Boscolympics 2026 chess tournament-Grade School division held at the Don Bosco Technical Institute Tarlac Inc. in Tarlac City last February 19, 2026.
The 11-year-old chess prodigy, a Grade 5 student of Don Bosco Technical Institute -Tarlac City accumul Read Full Story >>>
Boxing Legend & Hall of Famer Roy Jones Jr. Confirmed for Ninth Annual Box Fan Expo, During Cinco De Mayo Weekend, Saturday May 2, in Las Vegas
PhilBoxing.com, Fri, 27 Feb 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 (February 26, 2026) – Boxing Legend and Hall of Famer Roy Jones Jr., confirmed that he will appear at the Ninth Annual Box Fan Expo on Saturday May Read Full Story >>>
Pacquiao: I’m out to inflict pain
By Nick Giongco, Daily Tribune, Thu, 26 Feb 2026
The mere thought of getting his hands on Floyd Mayweather pumps up Manny Pacquiao that he comes up short of being delirious when asked about the rematch.
“This is the fight that I have wanted for so long,” said Pacquiao on Wednesday while entertaining visitors at his posh Forbes Park home.
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Floyd Mayweather vs Manny Pacquiao II: The Vacant WBC Title Scenario
By Phil D. Jay, World Boxing News, Thu, 26 Feb 2026
When the World Boxing Council named Floyd Mayweather “Champion Emeritus” in 2015, it wasn’t simply a farewell gesture.
It was a governance move that created a structural lever the WBC can still pull if the titles at 147 or 154 are disrupted.
With Mayweather scheduled to face Manny Pacqui Read Full Story >>>
IM Christian Gian Karlo Tade - Arca outwits GM Pa Iniyan in Round 6 of the Manny Pacquiao International Open chess
By Marlon Bernardino, PhilBoxing.com, Thu, 26 Feb 2026
International Master Christian Gian Karlo Tade-Arca downed Grandmaster Pa Iniyan of India to gain a share of second place in the sixth round of the Manny Pacquiao International Open dubbed as the 87th Kalilangan Chess Festival 2026 Open held at the Family Country Hotel in General Santos City on Thur Read Full Story >>>
San Francisco Boxing Leaders Bring It Back: FIGHT NIGHT AT ROCCAPULCO
PhilBoxing.com, Thu, 26 Feb 2026
SAN FRANCISCO, CA (February 25, 2026) — San Francisco’s premier boxing promoter Coach Art, alongside a major force in Northern California amateur boxing, Coach Robert Fernandez of 415 Boxing, are bringing it back. Read Full Story >>>
Alyssa Mendoza, Salim Ellis-Bey and Kelvin Watts Secure Wins on Day Three of 2026 Strandja Boxing Tournament
PhilBoxing.com, Thu, 26 Feb 2026
Three United States Boxers Advance to Quarterfinals During Wednesday’s Competition
SOFIA, Bulgaria (February 25, 2026) – USA Boxing earned three more wins at the 77th
International Strandja Boxing Tournament in Sofia, Bulgaria, on Wednesday. Team USA saw six boxers enter the ring throughou Read Full Story >>>
Herlan Gomez faces Dekang Wang for WBA Asia Superbamtam Title Today in Kunming, China
By Carlos Costa, PhilBoxing.com, Thu, 26 Feb 2026
Filipino super bantamweight Herlan Gomez and Chinese warrior Dekang Wang successfully made weight Wednesday for their WBA Asia Super Bantamweight Belt clash, set for Thursday, February 26, in cold Kunming in Southeaste Read Full Story >>>
Queensberry Promotions to sue SELA and TKO?
By Gabriel F. Cordero, PhilBoxing.com, Thu, 26 Feb 2026
English promoter Frank Warren of Queensberry Promotions may be taking legal action against Saudi Arabia's state-owned entertainment and hospitality company, Sela, and TKO Group Holdings, the American media group that owns UFC and Read Full Story >>>
IBA President Umar Kremlev promises prize money for boxers at LA 2028 if the IOC doesn’t change their policy towards athletes’ rewards
PhilBoxing.com, Thu, 26 Feb 2026
Lausanne, Switzerland – The International Boxing Association (IBA) President Umar Kremlev declared the intention to award boxers prize money as he did for Paris 2024 Olympic Games in case the IOC wouldn’t change their Read Full Story >>>
Ruben Castillo, The uncrowned champion passes away
By Gabriel F. Cordero, PhilBoxing.com, Thu, 26 Feb 2026
The death of former world title challenger Rubén Castillo has been confirmed following an announcement by WBC President Mauricio Sulaiman, who shared the information on his social media.
Castillo was born on December 19, 19 Read Full Story >>>
Round 12 with Mauricio Sulaimán: The Return of Ryan Garcia
By Mauricio Sulaimán, PhilBoxing.com, Wed, 25 Feb 2026
Ryan Garcia defeated Mario Barrios to become the new World Boxing Council welterweight world champion, and he did so in emphatic fashion, dropping the champion in the first round and setting the tone for the entire f Read Full Story >>>
“It’s moments a kid dreams off.” Sam Rennie returns for title challenge March 13 in Perth – Thunderdome 53
PhilBoxing.com, Wed, 25 Feb 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 featured title contests pits undefeated Isle of Man boxer Sam Rennie 7- Read Full Story >>>
‘It’s going to be a great fight and most importantly looking forward to the 10 pints together after it’ Billy Quinncroft challenges for Cruiserweight title March 13 in Perth – Thunderdome 53
PhilBoxing.com, Wed, 25 Feb 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 undefeated Billy “Big Bosh” Quincroft 4-0 Read Full Story >>>
Magdalena Contreras Municipality and WBC start "Boxing for Peace" in Mexico
By Gabriel F. Cordero, PhilBoxing.com, Wed, 25 Feb 2026
The Magdalena Contreras borough is the first municipality in Mexico to implement the newly launched "Boxing for Peace" program, a recognized strategy of Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum Pardo in coordination with the Wo Read Full Story >>>
United States Captures Four More Wins on Day Two of Strandja 2026 Boxing Tournament
PhilBoxing.com, Wed, 25 Feb 2026
Yoseline Perez, Lorenzo Patricio, Marcus Luther and Joseph Awinongya Advance on Day Two of 2026 Strandja Boxing Tournament
SOFIA, Bulgaria (February 24, 2026) – The USA Boxing Elite High Performance Team continued its dominance on day two of the 77th International Strandja Boxing Tournament, ea Read Full Story >>>
Date set for Manny-Money 2
By Joaquin Henson, PhilBoxing.com, Wed, 25 Feb 2026
A date is set for the much-awaited, long-overdue rematch between Manny Pacquiao and Floyd Mayweather. It’s on Sept. 19 and the fight will be a 12-rounder at the 18,600-seat Sphere in Las Vegas. Details are still being Read Full Story >>>
Knockout Artist Sugar Martinez (17-0, 17 KOs) Makes His US Debut Against Philly Veteran Daiyan Butt
PhilBoxing.com, Wed, 25 Feb 2026
Saturday, April 11, at Boardwalk Hall in Atlantic City & Live on ProBoxTV
(February 24, 2026) Power-punching Dominican super lightweight knockout artist Heidan Martinez Morillo, aka “Sugar Martinez,” will make his United Read Full Story >>>
IM Yap outwits GM Gareyev, shares lead; Maribao split the point with GM Quizon in Round 3 of the Manny Pacquiao International Open chess
By Marlon Bernardino, PhilBoxing.com, Wed, 25 Feb 2026
International Master Kim Steven Yap downed Grandmaster Timur Gareyev of the United States to gain a share of the lead after the third round of the Manny Pacquiao International Open dubbed as the 87th Kalilangan Chess Festival 2026 Open section being held at the Family Country Hotel in General Santos Read Full Story >>>
2 Division World Champion José Luis Castillo Confirmed for Ninth Annual Box Fan Expo, During Cinco De Mayo Weekend, Saturday May 2, in Las Vegas
PhilBoxing.com, Wed, 25 Feb 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 (February 24, 2026) – Two-division world champion José Luis Castillo has confirmed that he will appear at the Ninth Annual Box Fan Expo on Saturda Read Full Story >>>
Doors open for Manny
By Joaquin Henson, PhilBoxing.com, Tue, 24 Feb 2026
Manny Pacquiao is facing Russia’s Ruslan Provodnikov in an eight-round exhibition in Las Vegas on April 18 but beyond that, there’s a wealth of options on the table for Pacman.
Last weekend, Ryan Garcia Read Full Story >>>
MEXICAN TITANS GO HEAD-TO-HEAD HIGHLIGHTING CINCO DE MAYO WEEKEND IN LAS VEGAS!
PhilBoxing.com, Tue, 24 Feb 2026
Undefeated Two-Division Champion David “El Monstro” Benavidez Takes On Unified WBA & WBO Cruiserweight World Champion Gilberto “Zurdo” Ramirez on Saturday,
May 2 Headlining PBC Pay-Per-View Event Available Read Full Story >>>
Alex Bray and Gabriela Tellez Capture WBA Titles, Dainier Pero Scores Impressive Stoppage at “Night of Champions XIV” in Orlando
PhilBoxing.com, Tue, 24 Feb 2026
ORLANDO, FL (February 23, 2026) — Boxlab Promotions delivered another memorable evening of world-class boxing this past Friday as “Night of Champions XIV” lit up the elegant Caribe Royale Resort in Orlando, Florida. The ac Read Full Story >>>
Cebuana Lhuillier Gems Officially Join Inaugural Pickle Yard Conference League
By Marlon Bernardino, PhilBoxing.com, Tue, 24 Feb 2026
The Cebuana Lhuillier Gems step into the Pickle Yard Conference League (PYCL), marking a major milestone for the team and signaling strong institutional support for one of the fastest-growing sports in the Philippines. The partnership was solidified through a recent MOA signing, reinforcing Cebuana Read Full Story >>>
ADAMES AND AMMO CLASH FOR WORLD TITLE IN ORLANDO ON MARCH 21
PhilBoxing.com, Tue, 24 Feb 2026
WBC Middleweight title battle rearranged for the Caribe Royale Resort exclusively live on DAZN
Carlos Adames will defend his WBC World Middleweight title against Austin ‘Ammo’ Williams at Caribe Royale Resort i Read Full Story >>>