Avid boxing fan and Hollywood's "Rocky" superstar Sylvester Stallone believes a Floyd Mayweather and Manny Pacquiao rematch is possible and he is positive that the boxing world will see the two former pound-for-pound kings facin

Deontay Wilder Confronts Tyson Fury In Belfast, Real Or Fake?
PhilBoxing.com, Fri, 17 Aug 2018

TMZ SPORTS -- Deontay Wilder and Tyson Fury just nearly came to blows after Fury's weigh-in in Belfast ... the question is -- do the guys REALLY want smoke or was it all for show? Or both? Fury is set to  Read Full Story >>>

Quotes from Omega Presscon in Mandaue, Cebu
By Carlos Costa, PhilBoxing.com, Fri, 17 Aug 2018

Araneta and Tomogdan. CEBU, Philippines -- Omega Boxing Gym, one of the most prolific boxing stables in the Visayas, staged a weigh-in and media press conference for "Double Rumble," of their latest boxing   Read Full Story >>>

WBO CHAMP VIC SALUDAR ATTENDS THE “DOUBLE RUMBLE” MANDAUE WEIGH-IN
By Rene Bonsubre, Jr., PhilBoxing.com, Fri, 17 Aug 2018

MANDAUE CITY,CEBU – WBO world minimumweight champion Vic Saludar was a guest during the weigh-in and press conference for the “DOUBLE RUMBLE” fight card set to be held August 18 at the Mandaue City Sports and Cultural Comple  Read Full Story >>>

Ex-world champ sees Palicte beating Nietes by KO
By Edri Aznar, Sun.Star Cebu, Fri, 17 Aug 2018
FORMER world champion-turned-boxing trainer Rodel Mayol is confident that his ward, Aston Palicte, possesses all the tools that will beat Donnie Nietes and end his impressive run in boxing. Not only does Mayol think that Palicte will win, but he also believes that he will win impressively. “I   Read Full Story >>>

Wilder and Fury Get Mobbed During Altercation In Belfast
By Niall Doran, Boxing News and Views, Fri, 17 Aug 2018
Tyson Fury and Deontay Wilder have been re-acquainted with one another today in Belfast following Fury’s weigh in earlier ahead of his fight tomorrow night. Although Fury takes on Francesco Pianeta, and the fact Carl Frampton tops the bill tomorrow night in Belfast, all anyone is really talking a  Read Full Story >>>

'Beat two bums, win the belts back - easy!' - says Tyson Fury
World Boxing News, Fri, 17 Aug 2018
Tyson Fury says Deontay Wilder will be the challenger if the former world ruler successfully secures a fight with the American on Saturday night. Fury, 30, classes himself not only as the number one heavyweight on the planet, but the lineal champion of the division, meaning Wilder will have to a  Read Full Story >>>

Kambosos On Difference Sparring Pacquiao Before Matthysse and Horn Fight
By Niall Doran, Boxing News and Views, Fri, 17 Aug 2018
Undefeated Australian lightweight George Kambosos recently signed with promoter Lou DiBella in the US and is eyeing a world title fight in the near future. Kambosos was Manny Pacquiao’s chief sparring partner for his recent Lucas Matthysse stoppage win in Malaysia and has been plotting his way up  Read Full Story >>>

Filipina-Aussie boxer sets sights on women’s world title at SuperFly 3
ABS-CBN News, Fri, 17 Aug 2018
ALL-FILIPINO: Fil-Australian Louisa Hawton (middle) will also be fighting for a world title alongside Aston Palicte and Donnie Nietes at SuperFly 3 on September 8th in Los Angeles, California. (Photo courtesy of Steve Angeles) Aside from super flyweight contenders Donnie ‘Ahas’ Nietes an  Read Full Story >>>

“Money” Canelo Makes The World Go ‘Round
By Paul Magno, Boxing.com, Fri, 17 Aug 2018
Golden Boy’s failed lawsuit against Al Haymon and Haymon Boxing showed just how incredibly reliant they are on Alvarez’s star power… Saul “Canelo” Alvarez vs. Gennady Golovkin is just about one month away and the only certainty is that pockets will be lined, bank accounts will be padded. For s  Read Full Story >>>

WEIGHTS FROM MANDAUE FOR REGIONAL TITLES: ARANETA, TOMOGDAN; ZAYANI, MANCITO MAKE WEIGHT
By Dong Secuya, PhilBoxing.com, Fri, 17 Aug 2018

MANDAUE, CEBU -- For tomorrow's (Saturday) Double Rumble co-promoted by Omega Boxing Gym and Championship Development of the Philippines at the Mandaue City Sports Complex, all 14 boxers for the scheduled seven matc  Read Full Story >>>

1954: Memorable for PH basketball
By Eddie Alinea, PhilBoxing.com, Fri, 17 Aug 2018

PH team captain Rafael Hechanova. Year 1954 went into the records as the most memorable moment in the history of Philippine basketball. In a span of six months, Filipino basketeers scored a double whammy by, first,   Read Full Story >>>

Dana White Says He Would've Kicked Tito Ortiz's Ass, But Tito Backed Out
PhilBoxing.com, Fri, 17 Aug 2018

TMZ SPORTS -- Dana White once hated Tito Ortiz's guts so much that the two men almost had a real-deal boxing match in 2007 ... a match White says he's 100% certain he would've won, but Tito was too chicken. It's no secret th  Read Full Story >>>

Boxing commentator Teddy Atlas among those perplexed at TJ Doheny’s world title win
news.com.au, Fri, 17 Aug 2018
BOXING commentator Teddy Atlas has led a chorus of outrage after Sydney-based fighter TJ Doheny claimed the IBF world super bantamweight title in Japan on Thursday. Doheny defeated Ryosuke Iwasa on his home turf, winning the contest via unanimous decision ( 115-113, 116-112, 117-112). But Atla  Read Full Story >>>

Mayweather Confirms Gervonta Davis vs Abner Mares Fight
By Niall Doran, Boxing News and Views, Fri, 17 Aug 2018
Floyd Mayweather the promoter looks to be upping his game after this bit of news in the staging of an excellent fight involving his protegé Gervonta Davis. Undefeated ‘Tank’ Davis (20-0-19KO) won the WBA super-featherweight world title earlier this year but has only boxed the once so far in total  Read Full Story >>>

Folayang, Catalan Laud Chances of Philippines to Bring Home Asian Games Gold in Wushu
By Robert Belen , Fightnews Asia, Fri, 17 Aug 2018
Many of the celebrated superstars in the constantly-evolving world of mixed martial arts have come from different martial arts backgrounds such as boxing, Muay Thai, wrestling and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. However, the extraordinary Chinese discipline of Wushu has given birth to many of the most talen  Read Full Story >>>

Snips and Snipes 16 August 2018: Frampton Brings Boxing Back in Belfast
By Eric Armit, PhilBoxing.com, Fri, 17 Aug 2018

So great to see how boxing is flourishing again in Belfast. Saturday’s show with Carl Frampton defending his WBO interim title against Tasmanian Luke Jackson and Paddy Barnes challenging Cristofer Rosales for the WBC flywe  Read Full Story >>>

ANDREW CANCIO VS. DARDAN ZENUNAJ OFFICIAL WEIGHTS
PhilBoxing.com, Fri, 17 Aug 2018

Cancio vs. Zenunaj is a 10-round super featherweight fight presented by Golden Boy Promotions. The event is sponsored by Tecate, "THE OFFICIAL BEER OF BOXING" and Hennessy, "Never Stop, Never Settle." The fights will tak  Read Full Story >>>

AC Fight Night Presser: Jennings + Hart Bring Philly Power to Boardwalk
PhilBoxing.com, Fri, 17 Aug 2018

ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. (Aug. 16, 2018) – Boxing is being featured for the first time at the recently opened Ocean Resort Casino (formerly Revel), which is located steps from the Atlantic City boardwalk. Heavyweights   Read Full Story >>>

Official "Homecoming" weights from Worcester, MA
PhilBoxing.com, Fri, 17 Aug 2018

WORCESTER, Mass. (August 17, 2018) - The official weigh-in was held today at Grille 57 for tomorrow night's "Homecoming, presented by Granite Chin Promotions in association with Rivera Promotions Entertainment, at T  Read Full Story >>>

Press Conference: Santiago-Miño, Ortiz-Ortiz, Matias-Prescott, Santiago-Figueroa
PhilBoxing.com, Fri, 17 Aug 2018

Miño and Santiago. Fresh Productions Boxing will have a crucial night for the development of its fighters this Saturday, August 18th at the Coliseum Tomás Donés in Fajardo, Puerto Rico, when four boxers of the company   Read Full Story >>>

UNDEFEATED KNOCKOUT ARTIST JON FERNANDEZ TO FACE FELLOW 130-POUND PROSPECT O’SHAQUIE FOSTER FRIDAY, SEPT. 21 LIVE ON SHOWTIME®
PhilBoxing.com, Fri, 17 Aug 2018
FIRST OF BACK-TO-BACK WEEKS OF SHOBOX: THE NEW GENERATION ACTION Fernandez-Foster Headlines ShoBox Tripleheader Live at 9:45 p.m. ET/PT from Firelake Arena in Shawnee, Okla. NEW YORK (August 16, 2018) – Undefeated super featherweight prospect Jon Fernandez will face O’Shaquie Foster in the main  Read Full Story >>>

CARL FRAMPTON vs. LUKE JACKSON FINAL PRESS CONFERENCE QUOTES
PhilBoxing.com, Fri, 17 Aug 2018

SHOWTIME BOXING INTERNATIONAL Begins At 3:30 p.m. ET/12:30 p.m. On SHOWTIME Boxing Facebook And SHOWTIME Sports YouTube BELFAST (August 16, 2018) – Former two-division champion Carl Frampton and undefeated Aus  Read Full Story >>>

Selina Barrios' Opponent Announced, Faces Patricia Juarez, Sister of WBC Bantamweight Champion Marina "Barbie" Juarez on September 22 in Corpus Christi
PhilBoxing.com, Fri, 17 Aug 2018

SAN ANTONIO, TX (August 18, 2018) - Undefeated NABF Lightweight champion, Selina "Aztec Queen" Barrios (4-0, 2 KOs), has an opponent for her Corpus Christi Showdown on September 22, 2018. Barrios will face Patricia Juarez (  Read Full Story >>>

ABS CBN S+A Replays ALA's IDOL 3 on August 17, 25 & 27
By Carlos Costa, PhilBoxing.com, Fri, 17 Aug 2018

Boxing fans can enjoy again and again the knockouts and good fighting action of ALA's IDOL 3 as ABS CBN S+A will air the thrilling card on Friday August 17, Saturday August 25 and Monday August 27. Airing schedules fo  Read Full Story >>>

Boxing photographer Emily Harney Enters ring to KO Cancer
PhilBoxing.com, Fri, 17 Aug 2018

Haymakers for Hope: Belle of the Ball, Oct. 10, House of Blues Boston SALEM, Mass. (August 16, 2018) - Award-winning boxing photographer Emily Harney will swap her Nikon camera for a pair of Society Nine boxing gloves for one  Read Full Story >>>

12-TIME WORLD CHAMPION JAMES TONEY CONFIRMED FOR FOURTH ANNUAL BOX FAN EXPO
PhilBoxing.com, Fri, 17 Aug 2018
Box Fan Expo - The Ultimate Fan Experience Event - Brings Top Fighters, Current and Former World Champions, Boxing Celebrities and Industry Over Mexican Independence Day Weekend Tickets On-Sale Now at EventBrite Las Vegas, NV (August 16, 2018) – 12-Time world champion James “Lights Out” Toney  Read Full Story >>>

Canelo vs GGG 2: Alvarez reveals surprise strategy for Golovkin rematch
By Chisanga Malata , Express.co.uk, Fri, 17 Aug 2018
Guadalajara native Canelo will look to settle the score with the undefeated Golovkin next month at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas. The pair’s first encounter ended in controversy as the bout was ruled a split draw, with many believing Golovkin had done more than enough to edge his hard-hitting o  Read Full Story >>>

Mikey Garcia Speaks On Potential Pacquiao Fight
By Niall Doran, Boxing News and Views, Fri, 17 Aug 2018
Mikey Garcia is being lined up for a possible two weight jump to take on Errol Spence in a pay per view event on Showtime before the end of the year – but he’s got a lot to consider at the moment. Garcia must be one of the most sought after fighters on the US boxing scene at the moment. He’s c  Read Full Story >>>

Shawn Porter Recalls Sparring With Pacquiao In The Philippines
By Niall Doran, Boxing News and Views, Fri, 17 Aug 2018
Former world champion Shawn Porter has fond memories of his time in the Philippines years ago when he traveled there as a young man and sparred with Manny ‘Pacman’ in his prime. Porter has been linked with a potential fight with Pacquiao next year but speaking to a group of journalists in an open  Read Full Story >>>