Madoka Wada Halts Chay Rivas in Tokyo, Retains OPBF Belt
By Carlos Costa, PhilBoxing.com, Thu, 26 Jun 2025
Taller Japanese southpaw Madoka Wada successfully retained her red and golden OPBF Female Minimumweight title by stopping our Carleans "Chay" Rivas in the seventh round today, June 26, at the Korakuen Hall in Tokyo, Japan.
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Round 12 with Mauricio Sulaimàn: The Grand Prix a Grand Concept
By Mauricio Sulaimán, PhilBoxing.com, Thu, 26 Jun 2025
The Riyadh Season WBC Boxing Grand Prix, the professional boxing World Cup, is proving to be magnificent.
Don José’s classic expression, “¡Qué bárbaro!” or “¡Qué barbaridad!”, said it al Read Full Story >>>
PHOTOS: Pacquiao Showcases Vintage Form During Media Day Workout at Wildcard Gym
By Dong Secuya, PhilBoxing.com, Thu, 26 Jun 2025
On Wednesday, June 25th, (Thursday in Manila) Manny Pacquiao held a media day workout at his adopted home, Freddie Roach's Wild Card Gym, providing the boxing world with a breathtaking display of skill and hunger Read Full Story >>>
Press Conference Notes: Christian Mbilli & Maciej Sulecki Collide for Interim Super Middleweight World Title FRIDAY in Quebec City
PhilBoxing.com, Thu, 26 Jun 2025
Coverage begins LIVE on ESPN+ FRIDAY at 6 p.m. ET/3 p.m. PT
QUEBEC CITY, Canada (June 25, 2025) — Super middleweight destroyer Christian Mbilli has waited years for this moment and plans to take advantage of it a Read Full Story >>>
Rivas vs Wada: Battle for Women’s OPBF Supremacy Today in Japan
By Carlos Costa, PhilBoxing.com, Thu, 26 Jun 2025
Filipina contender Carleans "Chay" Rivas (9-7-4, 1 KO) and Japanese defending champion Madoka Wada (3-0, 2 KOs) are set to clash in their anticipated war for the OPBF Minimumweight title, happening today, Thursday, June 2 Read Full Story >>>
Mexican boxing icon Gilberto “Zurdo” Ramirez Respects Cuban fighters & rivalry
PhilBoxing.com, Thu, 26 Jun 2025
To defend unified WBA & WBO World Cruiserweight Titles vs. Yuniel Dortico this Saturday on Jake Paul-Julio Chavez, Jr. PPV Event
LOS ANGELES (June 25, 2025) –- Unified World Cruiserweight Champion Gilberto “Zur Read Full Story >>>
Claressa Shields Partners with King Moore to Empower Detroit Youth with the “Follow Your Dreams” Program Presented by SMT Financial Partners
PhilBoxing.com, Thu, 26 Jun 2025
Claressa Shields Vs. Lani Daniels Takes Place on Saturday, July 26 for the Undisputed Heavyweight World Championship at Little Caesars Arena in Detroit Live on DAZN
DETROIT (JUNE 25, 2025) – Ahead of t Read Full Story >>>
EXCLUSIVE: Manny Pacquiao Jr may miss father’s undercard slot
By Phil D. Jay, World Boxing News, Thu, 26 Jun 2025
EXCLUSIVE | World Boxing News can reveal that Manny Pacquiao Jr. fighting on his father’s July 19 undercard is no longer certain.
WBN first reported that Pacquiao Jr. would make his professional debut on the undercard after a discussion with trainer Marvin Somodo.
Back in December, Somodo ho Read Full Story >>>
SUPER PACMAN
By Nick Giongco, Daily Tribune, Wed, 25 Jun 2025
There’s one thing that’s going to catapult Manny Pacquiao to the world title against Mario Barrios on 19 July.
It is the one thing that made him an eight-division world champion alongside his lightning-quick reflexes.
Former world champion Jerwin Ancajas spends almost the entire day in the Read Full Story >>>
Saturday’s title defense vs. Yuniel Dorticos could be prelude to mega-fight for Gilberto Ramirez against Jake Paul or Unification showdown with Jay Opetaia or Badou Jack
PhilBoxing.com, Wed, 25 Jun 2025
LOS ANGELES (June 24, 2025) –- Mexican cruiserweight champion Gilberto “Zurdo” Ramirez (47-1, 30 KOs) must take care of business this Saturday night in his World Boxing Organization (WBO) and World Boxing Association (WBA) Read Full Story >>>
THE PAST WEEK IN ACTION 25 June 2025: Norman Flattens Sasaki; Simsri Edges Araneta; Rodriguez Outpoints Yafai
By Eric Armit, PhilBoxing.com, Tue, 24 Jun 2025
HIGHLIGHTS
-Brian Norman retains the WBO welterweight title with a fifth round kayo of Jin Sasaki
-Thanongsak Simsri wins the vacant IBF light fly title with a split decision over Cristian Araneta
-Francisco Rodrig Read Full Story >>>
David Picasso poised for another crack at Naoya Inoue by aligning with Sean Gibbons
By Lance Pugmire, BoxingScene.com, Tue, 24 Jun 2025
The unbeaten WBC top-ranked junior featherweight contender David Picasso of Mexico has joined the man with the Midas Touch: advisor Sean Gibbons of Knuckleheads Boxing, the COO of Manny Pacquiao’s Promotions.
Immediately, Gibbons told BoxingScene Monday that victories by both Picasso – on the Read Full Story >>>
FM Daluz rules 7th AQ Prime FIDE Standard Open chess tilt
By Marlon Bernardino, PhilBoxing.com, Tue, 24 Jun 2025
Seasoned woodpusher and FIDE Master (FM) Christian Mark Daluz emerged as the champion in the 7th AQ Prime FIDE Standard Open Chess Tournament last Sunday, June 22, 2025, at the Level 3 BodySenses, Robinsons Metro East, Pasig City.
FM Daluz, who plays for the University of Santo Tomas under the gu Read Full Story >>>
Expert advice
By Nick Giongco, Daily Tribune, Tue, 24 Jun 2025
The three Filipino fighters seeing action in the undercard of Manny Pacquiao’s monumental comeback next month in Las Vegas have been getting premium pointers from the eight-division champion.
As the trio of Eumir Marcial, Jerwin Ancajas and Mark Magsayo continue to hang out with Pacquiao in his Read Full Story >>>
Ancajas awaits call to join card
By Joaquin Henson, PhilBoxing.com, Tue, 24 Jun 2025
Former IBF superflyweight champion Jerwin Ancajas continues to train with the mindset of fighting on the July 19 card featuring Manny Pacquiao in Las Vegas but no opponent has been named so far. Still, Ancajas is stay Read Full Story >>>
Macado fights Dulayba in Venue 88
By Lito delos Reyes, PhilBoxing.com, Tue, 24 Jun 2025
RAMEL “The Sharp” Macado of Koronadal City will fight Adrian “Insiong” Dulayba of Butuan City on June 29, Sunday at the Venue 88 in General Santos City.
The 29-year-old Macado [9-1-0, 5KOs] of Sanman Boxi Read Full Story >>>
“Showtime” Shea Willcox & Rich Allen turned in KO Performances
PhilBoxing.com, Tue, 24 Jun 2025
“Fight Night at the Vets Club IV” Official results from Bridgewater, Mass.
BRIDGEWATER, Mass. (June 22, 2025) – The two newest members of Granite Chin Promotions’ (GCP) stable, undefeated Everett (MA) junio Read Full Story >>>
Undefeated prospect Marco Romero To be showcased on Deontay Wilder PPV card this Friday night in Wichita
PhilBoxing.com, Tue, 24 Jun 2025
KANSAS CITY, Kan. (June 23, 2025) – Only two weeks after his last fight, fast-tracked Kansas boxing phenom Marco “El Tiburon” Romero (8-0, 7 KOs) returns this Friday night in Wichita to fight on the “Legacy Reloaded” card, presented by Global Combat Collective, and headlined by the ring re Read Full Story >>>
Toro Promotions. Inc. to promote its First International pro boxing show in El Salvador on September 20th
PhilBoxing.com, Tue, 24 Jun 2025
LOS ANGELES (June 23, 2025) – Toro Promotions, Inc. has announced that it will expand its market on the international scene by promoting its first pro boxing event on September 20th in El Salvador.
The world of professional boxing is set to make history as El Salvador proudly hosts its inaugur Read Full Story >>>
Oklahoma Completes Dream Season; Whips Indiana in Game 7, 103-91 for First NBA Title in Thunder Era
By Teodoro Medina Reynoso, PhilBoxing.com, Mon, 23 Jun 2025
Oklahoma completed a dream season beating worthy Finals rival Indiana Pacers in the ultimate game, 103-91 to win its first NBA championship in the Thunder era.
The Thunder emerged as the team with the best win-loss record Read Full Story >>>
Pacquiao sparring partner wishes Barrios ‘good luck’
By Nick Giongco, Daily Tribune, Mon, 23 Jun 2025
One of Manny Pacquiao’s tall and rangy sparring partners has a simple message to World Boxing Council (WBC) welterweight champion Mario Barrios.
“Good luck, Mario Barrios. Good luck, good luck,” Saul Bustos told Los Angeles-based GMA stringer Jhay Otamias after watching the latest sparring Read Full Story >>>
Japanese Boxer Jin Sasaki Suffers Memory Loss Following Brutal Knockout in WBO Title Fight
By Gabriel F. Cordero, PhilBoxing.com, Mon, 23 Jun 2025
Japanese boxing prospect Jin Sasaki, 23, is facing a challenging recovery after suffering a devastating knockout in his WBO welterweight title bout against American Brian Norman Jr. on Thursday, June 19, in Tokyo. The Read Full Story >>>
Toshihiko Era Becomes WBF Asia Champion at Age 50
By Carlos Costa, PhilBoxing.com, Mon, 23 Jun 2025
BANGKOK, Thailand — In a remarkable achievement, veteran Japanese fighter Toshihiko Era (恵良敏彦) from Osaka has become the oldest boxer to claim an Asian boxing championship.
At 50 years old, Era showcased his dete Read Full Story >>>
Ador Torres, Renato Cha, Lemuel De Barbo and Ivan Ognayon Score KO Wins in Thailand
By Carlos Costa, PhilBoxing.com, Mon, 23 Jun 2025
BANGKOK, Thailand — Filipino boxers Ador Torres, Renato Cha Jr., Lemuel Kenneth De Barbo and Ivan Ognayon delivered impressive knockout victories in non-title bouts at an event held at the Highland Boxing Gym in Ba Read Full Story >>>
2025 USA Boxing Junior Olympics and Summer Festival Concludes with Junior, Youth and Elite Championships
PhilBoxing.com, Mon, 23 Jun 2025
LAS VEGAS, Nev. (June 21, 2025) – The 2025 USA Boxing Junior Olympics and Summer Festival has concluded after six days of incredible action from its registered participants. On the final day of competition, the Male and Female Junior, Youth and Elite division champions were crowned, tying a bow on Read Full Story >>>
Second Stage of the WBC Boxing Grand Prix Concludes with Great Success: Heavyweight and Featherweight
By Gabriel F. Cordero, PhilBoxing.com, Sun, 22 Jun 2025
The second stage of the innovative WBC Boxing Grand Prix tournament, a vision of WBC President for Life José Sulaimán, With the support of Riyadh Season and His Excellency, Turki Alalshikh, has been a resou Read Full Story >>>
Miel Ticket: Vito Mielnicki Jr. Shuts Out Kamil Gardzielik
PhilBoxing.com, Sun, 22 Jun 2025
Jahi Tucker Beats Lorenzo Simpson in Co-Feature
NEWARK, N.J. (June 21, 2025) — Middleweight contender Vito Mielnicki Jr. returned to his home state for another night in the spotlight.
The 23-year-old defeated Read Full Story >>>
WBC Grand Prix super lightweight results from Riyadh
By Gabriel F. Cordero, PhilBoxing.com, Sun, 22 Jun 2025
The second round of the WBC Boxing Grand Prix took place in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, in spectacular fashion at the BLVD Skating Rink in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
The tournament began in April with a total of 64 bout Read Full Story >>>
Francisco Rodriguez Jr. Stuns Galal Yafai in Birmingham, Secures Interim WBC Flyweight Title
By Dong Secuya, PhilBoxing.com, Sun, 22 Jun 2025
In a significant upset at BP Pulse Live Arena in Birmingham, England Saturday night (early Sunday in Manila) Mexico's Francisco Rodriguez Jr. delivered a masterful performance to defeat hometown hero and Olympic gold m Read Full Story >>>
Jesse 'The Little Giant' Espinas Crowned WBC Asia Super Flyweight Champion in Exciting Knockout Victory in China
By Carlos Costa, PhilBoxing.com, Sun, 22 Jun 2025
In a resounding triumph, Filipino big heart warrior Jesse "The Little Giant" Espinas (24-7, 14 KOs), claimed the WBC Asia Super Flyweight title with a stunning round 5 technical knockout victory over China's Jiangtao Cao Read Full Story >>>