Weights From ‘Acosta vs. Rios’ Event from Thunder Studios in Long Beach, Calif., and Broadcast live on ProBoxTV
PhilBoxing.com, Sat, 28 Mar 2026
Main Event:
Ronny Rios lbs. 125.8 vs. Bryan Acosta 125.4 lbs.
Rene Tellez Giron 134.4 lbs. vs. Maliek Montgomery 134.8 lbs.
Leonardo Rubalcava 143.8 lbs. vs. Juan Antonio Llanes 144.4 lbs.
KJ Waialae 153.8 lbs. Read Full Story >>>
Mauricio Sulaiman: WBC maintains priority of the defense of fighters
By Gabriel F. Cordero, PhilBoxing.com, Sat, 28 Mar 2026
Mauricio Sulaiman.
The emergence of Zuffa Boxing has shaken the world of boxing. The project, led by Dana White, backed by Saudi capital and the TKO structure, seeks to transform the sport with a centralized model si Read Full Story >>>
Barrière and Akdeniz win in Montreal
By Eric Armit, PhilBoxing.com, Sat, 28 Mar 2026
Wed, 25 Mar 2026 - Canadian heavyweight hope Alexis Barrière returned to action with a win as he stopped Michigan’s Robert Simms in the seventh round of their fight in Montreal. Southpaw Barrière was returning to acti Read Full Story >>>
Jesse Espinas and Leboy Atencio Ready to Rumble in Thailand, LIVE on TrillerTV (Weigh-in Photos)
By Carlos Costa, PhilBoxing.com, Sat, 28 Mar 2026
Espinas (R) and Komgrich (L) at Friday's weighin.
Veteran boxing writer Carlos Costa reports from Bangkok, Thailand -- Filipino action boxers Jesse Espinas of Ozamiz City and Leboy Atencio of Northern Samar are se Read Full Story >>>
Matchroom Boxing announces new long-term contract extensions for two top UK fighters
PhilBoxing.com, Sat, 28 Mar 2026
GEORGE LIDDARD AND GIORGIO VISIOLI PUT PEN TO PAPER ON NEW, LONG-TERM CONTRACT EXTENSIONS WITH MATCHROOM BOXING
Matchroom Boxing is delighted to announce today that George Liddard and Giorgio Visioli have signed new, long Read Full Story >>>
Thananchai Decisions "Lucky Boy" Alicaba
By Carlos Costa, PhilBoxing.com, Sat, 28 Mar 2026
NONTHABURI, Thailand — Filipino flyweight Reymark "Lucky Boy" Alicaba (10-11, 8 KOs) from Davao del Sur was not so lucky as he lost by decision to world-ranked WBC #4 Flyweight Thananchai Charunphak (30-2, 16 KOs) of Thailand.
Their eight-round non-title clash took place on Friday, March 27, a Read Full Story >>>
Suslenkov to defend WBA continental title against Mann at IBA.PRO 16 in Serpukhov
PhilBoxing.com, Fri, 27 Mar 2026
Lausanne, Switzerland, March 27 - The IBA.PRO 16 tournament will bring top-tier heavyweight action to Serpukhov on April 17, headlined by undefeated Russian contender Artem Suslenkov (13-0, 8 KOs) defending his WBA Conti Read Full Story >>>
SBA Builds the Future of Billiards with SBA Next and Official Pool Hub Network
By Marlon Bernardino, PhilBoxing.com, Fri, 27 Mar 2026
The Sharks Billiards Association (SBA) has officially launched SBA Next, its off-season league designed to discover, develop, and elevate the next generation of Filipino billiards players.
SBA Next establishes a clear pathway for aspiring talents by placing them under the mentorship and managemen Read Full Story >>>
Sebastian Fundora vs Keith Thurman Tale Of The Tape
By Niall Doran, Boxing News and Views, Fri, 27 Mar 2026
Let’s take a look at the Sebastian Fundora vs Keith Thurman tale of the tape ahead of the big fight.
Big fight this weekend in boxing.
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Fundora has the physical advantages:
Category Sebastian Fundora (“The Towe Read Full Story >>>
Don King Productions Announces Challenger for Reigning WBC Cruiserweight World Champion Noel Mikaelian
PhilBoxing.com, Fri, 27 Mar 2026
Deerfield Beach, Fla. (March 26, 2026) – The world’s greatest boxing promoter and International Boxing Hall of Famer Don King announced today that he has offered his WBC Cruiserweight World Champion, Noel Mikaelian (2 Read Full Story >>>
11-0 Brooklyn heavyweight prospect Pryce Taylor developing his skills at Deontay Wilder and Andrii Novytskyi
PhilBoxing.com, Fri, 27 Mar 2026
Deontay Wilder (first row second in from left) and Pryce Taylor (second row, second in from the left), chilled with coaches and sparring partners after a recent session.
NEW YORK CITY (March 26, 2026) – Risin Read Full Story >>>
IBA welcomes the victory of common sense in the IOC policy on protecting women
PhilBoxing.com, Fri, 27 Mar 2026
Lausanne, Switzerland, March 25 — The International Boxing Association welcomes the recent shift in approach by the International Olympic Committee regarding athlete participation criteria, recognizing it as a significant step toward reinforcing fairness and integrity in women’s sports.
Earli Read Full Story >>>
Genetic Testing will be required in Olympic Games
By Gabriel F. Cordero, PhilBoxing.com, Fri, 27 Mar 2026
The International Olympic Committee (IOC) announced a new rule for participation in the Olympic Games on Thursday. Starting with the 2028 Games, women will be required to undergo genetic testing, as currently eligibility for any women's category is limited to "biological females," according to the o Read Full Story >>>
“Lucky Boy" Alicaba Ready for Action Friday in Thailand
By Carlos Costa, PhilBoxing.com, Thu, 26 Mar 2026
NONTHABURI, Thailand — Filipino flyweight Reymark "Lucky Boy" Alicaba (10-10, 8 KOs) from Davao del Sur has successfully made weight and is set to face Thailand's WBC #4 flyweight contender Thananchai Charunphak Read Full Story >>>
WBO & WBA World Champion René “El Chulo” Santiago Hosts Open Media Workout Ahead of April 3 Title Defense in Tokyo
PhilBoxing.com, Thu, 26 Mar 2026
Guaynabo, Puerto Rico — March 25, 2026 — Unified WBO and WBA World Champion René “El Chulo” Santiago held a high-energy open media workout this past Monday at the Félix Pagán Pintor Gym in Guaynabo, Puerto Rico, givin Read Full Story >>>
Former WBA FEDELATIN President Panamanian Aurelio Fiengo passes away
By Gabriel F. Cordero, PhilBoxing.com, Thu, 26 Mar 2026
Panamanian boxing is in mourning following the death of Aurelio Fiengo, a prominent figure in the local and Latin American boxing community. On Wednesday, March 25th, he passed away after a long battle with a debilitating illne Read Full Story >>>
The 19th edition of the Kamatyas Rapid Open and Kiddies Chess Tournament on March 28, 2026
By Marlon Bernardino, PhilBoxing.com, Thu, 26 Mar 2026
The 19th edition of the Kamatyas Rapid Open and Kiddies Chess Tournament 2026 will be held on March 28, 2026 at Vista Mall, Sta. Rosa, Laguna Infront of Nuvali.
The Open 7 Round Swiss System Tournament, organized by International Master Roderick Nava and National Master David Almirol Jr., of the Read Full Story >>>
WIG-WHAM! MILLER PLANS ‘OLD SCHOOL’ BEATING OF PERO IN LAS VEGAS
PhilBoxing.com, Thu, 26 Mar 2026
‘Big Baby’ says he’ll ‘beat the breaks’ off the Cuban in their WBA World title eliminator on April 25 at Fontainebleau, live on DAZN
Jarrell Miller has promised to make it a hairy night for Lenier Pero when t Read Full Story >>>
ProBoxTV Bringing a Storm of Flying Leather to Thunder Studios This Saturday, March 28, as Bryan Acosta Collides with Ronny Rios in Crossroads Bantamweight Slugfest
PhilBoxing.com, Thu, 26 Mar 2026
All-Action Rene Tellez Giron Throws Hands with Power Punching “Mayhem” Maliek Montgomery in Lightweight Co-Feature
(March 25, 2026) – This Saturday, March 28, (6:00 pm EDT/3:00 pm PDT) ProBoxTV returns to Thun Read Full Story >>>
Vito Mielnicki Jr. Training Camp Quotes
PhilBoxing.com, Thu, 26 Mar 2026
“To me, every fight is a world title fight. Ever since my first career hiccup, I realized this isn’t something to play with.”
Middleweight Contender Vito Mielnicki Jr. Takes on Undefeated Omar Ulises Huerta in M Read Full Story >>>
Remembering Mr. Elorde: Still the Gold Standard
By Emmanuel Rivera, RRT, PhilBoxing.com, Wed, 25 Mar 2026
There are dates that live beyond the calendar—dates that settle into our archive of gratitude. March 25, 1935 is one of those days for anyone who remembers Gabriel “Flash” Elorde.
Now, we bow our head Read Full Story >>>
House of Representatives say yes to the Boxing Revitalization Act and it is now sent to the Senate
By Gabriel F. Cordero, PhilBoxing.com, Wed, 25 Mar 2026
On the afternoon of Tuesday, March 24, the United States House of Representatives passed the Revitalization Act by voice vote in a legislative session. This bill, which seeks to create Unified Boxing Organizations (UBOs), was championed by Brian Jack, a Republican from Georgia and the bill's author. Read Full Story >>>
Ryan ‘The Polish Prince’ Kielczweski To return after 4-year layoff to fight at home on Granite Chin’s ‘Rumble at the Rink II’ card
PhilBoxing.com, Wed, 25 Mar 2026
May 16th in Quincy, Massachusetts
QUINCY, Mass. (March 24, 2026) – Former world-ranked boxer Ryan “The Polish Prince” Kielczweski (31-6, 11 KOs), four years since his last fight, will return to th Read Full Story >>>
Ellaine Summer Abanco wins silver medal on tiebreak
By Marlon Bernardino, PhilBoxing.com, Wed, 25 Mar 2026
13-year-old Chess wizard Ellaine Summer Abanco won the silver medal on tiebreak at the Philippine National Youth and Schools Chess Championships Under 15 Girls Division held from March 20-22, 2026 at Negros Convention Center in Dumaguete City, Negros Occidental.
With a score of 4.5 points, Abanco Read Full Story >>>
Catubig, McDowell win in DC Athletic 4
By Lito delos Reyes, PhilBoxing.com, Wed, 25 Mar 2026
LYKA Catubig and Kate Duffy Gel McDowell of the University of Mindanao Davao emerged champions in the DC Athletic Festival Season 4 last March 22 at the UM Track Oval.
Catubig won the 3,000 meter Open Women running event by clocking 11.08 seconds to beat teammate Kate Duffy Gel McDowell [11.45].
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Team Juna wins first competition in IRONMAN 70.3 Davao
By Kim delos Reyes-Teves, PhilBoxing.com, Wed, 25 Mar 2026
TEAM Juna composed of former Davao City biker Ronnie Urdaneta [34], veteran runner Elmer Bartolo [44] and swimmer Alan De Leon [18] won its first competition in the IRONMAN 70.3 Davao held last March 22 at the City Coastal Road in Talomo.
Team Juna had a finish time of 4 hours, 26 minutes and 46 Read Full Story >>>
Muhammad Ali Revival Act Passes Into Law In A Landslide Victory At The US House
By Niall Doran, Boxing News and Views, Wed, 25 Mar 2026
Wow. The Muhammad Ali Revival Act has now passed in a huge win for boxing.
2026 is stacked full of wins already for the sport but this is the biggest so far.
Here is what has happened now at the US House:
The bill amends the Professional Boxing Safety Act of 1996 to modernize federal rules Read Full Story >>>
Round 12: Without Promoters there is no Boxing
By Mauricio Sulaimán, PhilBoxing.com, Wed, 25 Mar 2026
Boxing is the only sport where absolute control by a single entity—be it a league, association, or federation—does not exist. In almost every other sport, there is a governing body that dictates everything, beginnin Read Full Story >>>
Mexican female IBF Champion Irma Garcia to defend on April 5 in England
By Gabriel F. Cordero, PhilBoxing.com, Wed, 25 Mar 2026
Mexican IBF super flyweight world champion Irma "Torbellino" García, 44 (25-5-1, 5 KOs), will make her second title defense against undefeated British challenger Emma Dolan, 27 (8-0, 1 KO), at the Olympia in Kensington, London, o Read Full Story >>>
14-0 super middleweight prospect Tommy ‘The Governor’ Hyde to headline April 18th at home in Cork, Ireland
PhilBoxing.com, Wed, 25 Mar 2026
2012 Olympic Silver Medalist John Joe “The Mullingar Shuffler” Nevin To provide chief support
CORK, Ireland (March 23, 2025) – International road warrior boxer Tommy “The Governor” Hyde (14-0, 9 KOs) retu Read Full Story >>>