Ocum to fight Ballesteros on January 26
By Lito delos Reyes, PhilBoxing.com, Mon, 05 Jan 2026
LIGHTWEIGHT Roger “Assassin” Ocum of Kidapawan City will fight undefeated Ronerick “Jackhammer” Ballesteros of Manila on January 26 for the WBC Asian lightweight title at the Arenas Civic Center in Malasiqui, Read Full Story >>>
SEA Plus Youth Games - Tolentino
By Lito delos Reyes, PhilBoxing.com, Mon, 05 Jan 2026
THE SEA Plus Youth Games - a new stage for the region’s future champions is being created and spearheaded by POC President Abraham “Bambol” Tolentino.
It is a multi-sport event for the youth that will serve as a preparation for other youth-based tournaments such as the Asian Youth Games an Read Full Story >>>
87th Kalilangan Chess Festival Featuring Manny Pacquiao International Open to Push Through
By Marlon Bernardino, PhilBoxing.com, Mon, 05 Jan 2026
The highly anticipated 87th Kalilangan Chess Festival 2026, featuring the Manny Pacquiao International Open, will take place from February 23 to March 1, 2026, at the Family Country Hotel in General Santos City.
According to tournament organizer Orly Ortega, this event—supported by Sen. Manny Read Full Story >>>
Amanda Serrano dominant in hard-fought unanimous decision over Reina Tellez
By Mark Lelinwalla, DAZN News, Sun, 04 Jan 2026
Reina Tellez stepped in on two week's notice and gave Amanda Serrano a rugged, game challenge.
But by the end of 10 action-packed three-minute rounds, 'The Real Deal' showed and proved she was levels above in ring savvy, punch precision and power in retaining her WBA and WBO unified featherweight Read Full Story >>>
Stephanie Han vs Holly Holm result: Holm falls short in world title bid, loses technical decision
By Scott Christ, Yahoo! Sports, Sun, 04 Jan 2026
Holly Holm attempted to win her first boxing world title in over a decade tonight, and came up short, losing to WBA lightweight champ Stephanie Han by technical decision.
The bout was stopped in the seventh round due to Han (12-0, 3 KO) suffering a cut on an accidental clash of heads. The cut may Read Full Story >>>
Joe Rogan launches fiery rant at boxing body for stripping Terence Crawford over $300,000 demand
By Harvey Leonard, Bloody Elbow, Sat, 03 Jan 2026
Joe Rogan is baffled by what the WBC did in December.
The longtime UFC color commentator was among those laying heavy praise on Terence Crawford for what he did inside the boxing ring last September.
Crawford beat Canelo Alvarez after moving up two divisions to challenge the Mexican legend for Read Full Story >>>
Deniega to fight Oka in Japan
By Lito delos Reyes, PhilBoxing.com, Fri, 02 Jan 2026
SOUTHPAW RV “The Crusher” Deniega of General Santos City will face Japanese Hijiri Oka on January 23 at the Korakuen Hall in Tokyo, Japan.
“It's okay, the preparation for this fight is still intense,” said t Read Full Story >>>
Illness forces Paddy Donovan to withdraw from IBF Welterweight World Eliminator January 16 versus Liam Paro in Australia
PhilBoxing.com, Fri, 02 Jan 2026
NEW YORK CITY (January 1, 2026) – Irish welterweight contender Paddy “The Real Deal” Donovan (14-2, 11 KOs) has had to withdraw from his planned January 16th, 12-round International Boxing Federation (IBF) World Welterweight Title Eliminator against Australian Liam Paro (26-1, 16 KO) in Austra Read Full Story >>>
Canadian World Cruiserweight Contender Ryan Rozicki returning to ring March 7th
PhilBoxing.com, Thu, 01 Jan 2026
HAMILTON, Ontario, Canada (December 31, 2025) – World cruiserweight contender Ryan “The Bruiser” Rozicki’s long-awaited ring return is officially scheduled for March 7th against Gerardo Mellado in the 10-round m Read Full Story >>>
How Far Can Manny Pacquiao Take The IBA In 2026
By Niall Doran, Boxing News and Views, Thu, 01 Jan 2026
It was news in boxing that maybe went unnoticed more than it should towards the end of 2025 but really game changing news for amateur boxing no less.
That was that the IBA, the International Boxing Association, the premier organization for amateur boxing worldwide in the sport that has all the bi Read Full Story >>>
Lover Boy on hot streak
By Joaquin Henson, PhilBoxing.com, Wed, 31 Dec 2025
Kenneth Llover is leaving a trail of broken hearts in his wake as the Lover Boy continues to make opponents wonder if he’ll ever turn from horrific to romantic in the ring. Llover, 22, has stopped his last five op Read Full Story >>>
Silvano fights Gurung on January 13 in Hong Kong
By Lito delos Reyes, PhilBoxing.com, Wed, 31 Dec 2025
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VERGILIO “Maton” Silvano of Cebu City will fight Ashish Gurung of Hong Kong on January 13, Tuesday at the Queen Elizabeth Stadium in Hong Kong.
The 35-year-old Silvano [21-19-2, 12KOs] will leave for Hong Kong Read Full Story >>>
GM Laylo faces tough competition in Caloocan rapid chess
By Marlon Bernardino, PhilBoxing.com, Wed, 31 Dec 2025
Grandmaster Darwin Laylo, FIDE Master Christopher Castellano and National Master Jose "Jojo" Aquino expect tough sailing in the Mobile Chess Bus Open Tournament (Rapid format) on Sunday, January 4, 2026 at Kai Mall, Almar, Zabarte, Caloocan City.
"It will be a very tough match against the Metro M Read Full Story >>>
GOLDEN BOY DELIVERS A LOADED UNDERCARD OF STAR PROSPECTS FOR ROCHA VS. CURIEL II
PhilBoxing.com, Wed, 31 Dec 2025
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PALM DESERT, CALIF. (Dec. 30, 2025) — Adding even more fuel to the Run It Back: Rocha vs. Curi Read Full Story >>>
Money to blow: Inside Floyd 'Money' Mayweather's lavish, debt-filled post-boxing life
By Daniel Geiger and Ellen Thomas, Business Insider, Wed, 31 Dec 2025
t was a typical scene for anyone familiar with the luxe life that Floyd Mayweather flaunts on social media: the 48-year-old former boxing champion sitting in the cabin of a private jet, counting a heap of $100 bills and talking about the envy that gets directed at him.
"Continue to hate," Mayweat Read Full Story >>>
Arca wins silver in Eastern Asian Juniors Chess Championships 2025
By Marlon Bernardino, PhilBoxing.com, Wed, 31 Dec 2025
International Master Christian Gian Karlo Arca, of Zamboanga City who is a consistent medalist in international competitions and the brightest hope to become the first Grandmaster in Mindanao, added another trophy in his collection after winning the silver medal in the 2025 Eastern Asian Juniors Che Read Full Story >>>
Floyd Mayweather back on table for Manny Pacquiao after Rolly Romero talks collapse
By Mike Coppinger, The Ring, Tue, 30 Dec 2025
Talks for a Manny Pacquiao-Rolly Romero bout have collapsed, sources tell The Ring, scrapping plans for a welterweight fight in the first quarter of 2026.
The 47-year-old legend told reporters in October in his native Philippines that he was "negotiating and finalizing" a bout with Romero that w Read Full Story >>>
Donaire awaits WBA order
By Joaquin Henson, PhilBoxing.com, Tue, 30 Dec 2025
Nonito Donaire, Jr. has emailed the WBA regarding his recent split decision loss to Seiya Tsutsumi in Tokyo and is awaiting a reaction after the holidays to address the contentious outcome. The WBA has yet to update its r Read Full Story >>>
Anthony Joshua injured in car crash in Nigeria
By Gabriel F. Cordero, PhilBoxing.com, Tue, 30 Dec 2025
Former world champion Anthony Joshua, 36, was injured in a car crash in Lagos-Ibadan, Ogun State, Nigeria, while two other people died. Joshua was a passenger in a Lexus Jeep that collided with a truck stopped on the hig Read Full Story >>>
Sampson Boxing Signs Red Hot Middleweight Vito Mielnicki Jr to Exclusive Promotional Contract
PhilBoxing.com, Tue, 30 Dec 2025
(December 29, 2025) – Sampson Lewkowicz of Sampson Boxing proudly announces the signing of WBO #5- and WBC #11-ranked middleweight Vito “White Magic” Mielnicki Jr to an exclusive promotional contract.
23- Read Full Story >>>
Undefeated Carl Jammes Martin Plots Next Move as New Year Unfolds
PhilBoxing.com, Mon, 29 Dec 2025
Two months removed from his last fight, Carl Jammes Martin — is navigating an uncertain stretch in his career, with questions emerging about timing, direction, and momentum for one of the Philippines’ Read Full Story >>>
Alvin Gayeta Roma leads Mansa Engineering Consultancy Team B to rule New York Chess Academy Team Tournament; pockets P100,000
By Marlon Bernardino, PhilBoxing.com, Mon, 29 Dec 2025
Mansa Engineering Consultancy Team B ruled the New York Chess Academy Team Tournament on Sunday, December 28, 2025, at Nueva Ecija Coliseum, Palayan City, Province of Nueva Ecija.
Alvin Gayeta Roma led the Mansa Engineering Consultancy Team B as the Jefferson Mansanero-coached squad also featured Read Full Story >>>
Llover, Casimero stop foes in Japan
By Lito delos Reyes, PhilBoxing.com, Sun, 28 Dec 2025
UNDEFEATED Kenneth “The Lover Boy” Llover and former WBO World bantamweight champion John Riel “Quadro Alas” Casimero stopped their separate opponents last December 27, Saturday at the Aichi Sky Expo in Tokoname, Aichi, Read Full Story >>>
Organizing Committee Meets for Dr. Eugene Torre Rapid Chess Tournament Honoring FIL-CHI’s Golden Anniversary
PhilBoxing.com, Sun, 28 Dec 2025
A lunch meeting of the Organizing Committee for the Dr. Eugene Torre, Asia’s First Grandmaster Rapid Chess Tournament was successfully held last December 26, 2025 at The Bayleaf Intramuros, marking a key milestone in the pr Read Full Story >>>
Naoya Inoue vs. Alan Picasso full card results as 'The Monster' dominates to match Holmes and set up Nakatani blockbuster
By Dom Farrell, SportingNews.com, Sun, 28 Dec 2025
Naoya Inoue made a sixth successful defense of his undisputed super bantamweight title with a landslide points win over a game but overmatched Alan Picasso in Riyadh.
The success was a fourth win of 2025 for pound-for-pound superstar Inoue, who was awarded verdicts of 119-109, 120-108 and 117-111 Read Full Story >>>
KEYSHAWN DAVIS RETURNS ON THE RING 6 UNDERCARD AT MADISON SQUARE GARDEN
PhilBoxing.com, Sun, 28 Dec 2025
TWO HUGE WORLD TITLE FIGHTS ADDED TO ‘THE RING 6’ EXTRAVAGANZA AT MADISON SQUARE GARDEN – PLUS THE RETURN OF KEYSHAWN DAVIS
NEW YORK CITY - 26 DECEMBER, 2025: HE Turki Alalshikh, Chairman of the General Ent Read Full Story >>>
Jim Lampley Thinks Terence Crawford Will Stay Retired
By Nate Marrero, The Ring, Sat, 27 Dec 2025
Terence Crawford called time on his legendary career earlier this month and Jim Lampley believes there'll be no reversing the decision.
The five-division and three-time undisputed champion announced on December 16 that he would be moving on to the next chapter of his life, and Lampley, a 2015 Hal Read Full Story >>>
IM Datu captures 4th IIEE Chess SIKAT, Jeremy Marticio repeat champ for 5th mini-tournament
By Marlon Bernardino, PhilBoxing.com, Sat, 27 Dec 2025
After more than 10 years without on-the-board play, IM Idelfonso Datu (2457 National rapid rating) stamped his class in the 4th IIEE Chess Single Individual Knockout Armageddon Tournament (SIKAT) held last December 15, 2025 at IIEE Building in Cubao. IM Datu beat Jose Villaceran Jr. (1902), Andrew Read Full Story >>>
THE RING 6: NIGHT OF THE SAMURAI WEIGH-IN RESULTS AND FIGHT NIGHT RUNNING ORDER CONFIRMED AS INOUE AND PICASSO CLASH IN RIYADH
PhilBoxing.com, Fri, 26 Dec 2025
The wait is almost over for the final fight night of 2025 – the hotly anticipated ‘The Ring 5: Night of the Samurai’ – as Naoya Inoue and Alan Picasso both successfully weighed in on Friday here in Riyadh, Saudi A Read Full Story >>>
THE RING 6: NIGHT OF THE SAMURAI PRESS CONFERENCE QUOTES
PhilBoxing.com, Fri, 26 Dec 2025
Naoya Inoue and Alan Picasso faced off for the first time this week at Thursday's Final Press Conference ahead of Saturday's 'The Ring 5: Night of the Samurai' extravaganza in Riyadh.
The event is brought to fight Read Full Story >>>