Facularin to fight Torres on December 13 in Japan
By Lito delos Reyes, PhilBoxing.com, Fri, 12 Dec 2025
KNOCKOUT artist Jason “The Pain” Facularin of Davao City will fight Keburn Torres of Mexico on December 13 at the Sangyo Shinko Center in Sakai, Osaka, Japan.
The 26-year-old Facularin [9-2-0, 9KOs] recently stopped Reymark T Read Full Story >>>
Baricuatro wins, Veloso falters in SEAG boxing
By Lito delos Reyes, PhilBoxing.com, Fri, 12 Dec 2025
JAY Bryan Baricuatro [48kg] of the PH men’s boxing team beat Linh Phung Nguyen of Vietnam, 5-0 today in Day 2 of the 33rd SEA Games at the Chulalongkorn University Sports Center 4 Floor in Bangkok.
The 20-year-old Baricuatro was a silver medalist in the recently held World Boxing Cup in Kazakhs Read Full Story >>>
WBN Reveals 2025 Fighter of the Year Nominees — Crawford, Usyk, Pacquiao & More
By Phil D. Jay, World Boxing News, Fri, 12 Dec 2025
It’s that time of year again: World Boxing News proudly reveals the nominees for our 2025 Fighter of the Year award.
This year’s list features eight elite fighters in what has been a quiet year at boxing’s summit. Several nominees fought just once in 2025, yet earned recognition for standou Read Full Story >>>
BASH BOXING AND UP NEXT FIGHTING RETURN WITH SPECIAL EDITION UNF 29 TOMORROW NIGHT AT ACE · MISSION STUDIOS IN LOS ANGELES
PhilBoxing.com, Fri, 12 Dec 2025
Fight card features 12 bouts ahead of Saturday’s CMH 2 event; Stream available on Starfund.stream and WatchBashTV.com
LOS ANGELES – December – Bash Boxing and Up Next Fighting (UNF) bring a special edition fight ca Read Full Story >>>
MERCADO AIMING TO SEND MESSAGE TO 140LB RIVALS
PhilBoxing.com, Fri, 12 Dec 2025
Tito back in action in Stockton and hunting the big guns in 2026
Ernesto ‘Tito’ Mercado says he plans to put on a clinic on Saturday night against Antonio Moran at the Adventist Health Arena in Stockton, California, Read Full Story >>>
Sullivan Management signs Influencer/pro boxer Brooklyn Barwick
PhilBoxing.com, Fri, 12 Dec 2025
(L-R) – Manager Keith Sullivan and prospect Brooklyn Barwick
NEW YORK CITY (December 11, 2025) – Sullivan Management has signed junior featherweight prospect Brooklyn “The Big Deal” Barwick to an exclusive manage Read Full Story >>>
Round 12: Successful WBC Annual Convention in Bangkok (Photos)
By Mauricio Sulaimán, PhilBoxing.com, Fri, 12 Dec 2025
Our Annual Convention in Thailand has concluded, and it will be remembered as one of the most highly attended. Our organization’s conventions are not like the commercial ones everyone knows in Las Vegas, as they ar Read Full Story >>>
Halfway Point Surpassed at the 2025 USA Boxing National Championships
PhilBoxing.com, Fri, 12 Dec 2025
Women’s Competition Begins Across All Divisions During Wednesday’s Slate
LUBBOCK, Texas (December 10, 2025) – That’s a wrap for day three at the 2025 USA Boxing National Championships. USA Boxing completed another day of high-level, Olympic style boxing inside the Lubbock Memorial Civi Read Full Story >>>
Moses Itauma calls for 'dinosaur' heavyweight to retire ahead of title defence
By Matt Astbury, DAZN News, Thu, 11 Dec 2025
British heavyweight Moses Itauma has urged Kubrat Pulev to retire ahead of the Bulgarian's return on Friday.
Pulev, who is the WBA's 'regular' heavyweight champion, defends his title against former unified cruiserweight champion Murat Gassiev live on DAZN.
This is a contest which could have Read Full Story >>>
NBA Daily: Wembanyama-less Spurs Dominate Lakers 132-119 in NBA Cup Quarterfinals
By Reylan Loberternos, PhilBoxing.com, Thu, 11 Dec 2025
Tagbilaran City, Bohol – The San Antonio Spurs dominated the Los Angeles Lakers 132-119 in their NBA Cup quarterfinal match on Wednesday night (Thursday morning, Philippine time) at the Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles Read Full Story >>>
The 18th edition of the Kamatyas FIDE Rated Open Chess Tournament on December 13
By Marlon Bernardino, PhilBoxing.com, Thu, 11 Dec 2025
The 18th edition of the Kamatyas FIDE Rated Open Chess Tournament dubbed as Year Ender Chess Festival 2025 will be held on December 13, 2025.
The Open 7 Round Swiss System Tournament , organized by International Master Roderick Nava and National Master David Almirol Jr., of the Kamatyas Chess Clu Read Full Story >>>
TRAINING CAMP NOTES: Undefeated Contender Kevin “Alfa” Brown Ready to Challenge Cletus Seldin for WBA Interim World Title on December 13
PhilBoxing.com, Thu, 11 Dec 2025
12-round world title bout headlines “Night of Champions XIII” during the WBA Convention, streaming live on Boxlab’s YouTube channel
ORLANDO, FL (December 10, 2025) – Boxlab Promotions fast-rising super ligh Read Full Story >>>
ProBox CEO Garry Jonas Says Team Lamont Roach Looking for Tank Rematch Next or Pitbull Rematch in DC
PhilBoxing.com, Thu, 11 Dec 2025
(December 10, 2025) – ProBox CEO Garry Jonas wishes to congratulate the fighter he co-promotes (along with Lamont Roach Sr.’s NoXcuse Promotions), former WBA Super Featherweight Champion Lamont Roach Jr., for his courageous performance Saturday night, December 6.
Fighting in the PBC on Prime Read Full Story >>>
Pacquiao Agrees Spring Rematch, Mayweather Terms Still Pending
By Phil D. Jay, World Boxing News, Thu, 11 Dec 2025
The biggest comeback of the decade is moving: WBN can exclusively reveal that Floyd Mayweather, returning to the ring after eight years, and Manny Pacquiao, approaching 47, have mutually agreed to meet again.
Organizers informed WBN they are targeting a late-April or early-May date.
Leading th Read Full Story >>>
Jean Henri Lhuillier Celebrates Cebuana Lhuillier Sports Ambassadors Competing in SEA Games 2025
By Marlon Bernardino, PhilBoxing.com, Thu, 11 Dec 2025
As the 2025 Southeast Asian Games officially begin this December, Cebuana Lhuillier President and CEO Jean Henri Lhuillier expressed strong pride in Cebuana Lhuillier sports ambassadors AJ Lim, Ruben Gonzales, and Francis Read Full Story >>>
TEOFIMO LOPEZ VS. SHAKUR STEVENSON ON JANUARY 31
By Maloney L. Samaco, PhilBoxing.com, Wed, 10 Dec 2025
Teofimo Lopez vs. Shakur Stevenson will headline a card on January 31 at the Madison Square Garden, often called the Mecca of Boxing. It is an ideal location because Lopez is from Brooklyn, New York while Stevenson was bor Read Full Story >>>
QUOTES FROM TODAY’S CHM 2: REMATCH SEASON OPEN WORKOUT PRESENTED BY CHAMPIONING MENTAL HEALTH
PhilBoxing.com, Wed, 10 Dec 2025
WBC World Cruiserweight Championship Rematch Between Badou Jack and Noel Mikaelian Headlines Night Dedicated to Mental Health Awareness Saturday, December 13 At ACE * Mission Studios in Los Angeles
Televised via major c Read Full Story >>>
Villarosa to fight Antaran on Dec. 18 in Bucana
By Lito delos Reyes, PhilBoxing.com, Wed, 10 Dec 2025
UNDEFEATED Claire Villarosa of Compostela, Davao de Oro will fight veteran Mark Glen Antaran of Malungon, Sarangani on December 18 at Bucana in Davao City.
Villarosa [5-0-1, 3KOs] recently stopped John Rey Lab Read Full Story >>>
Opening Day Concludes at the 2025 USA Boxing National Championships
PhilBoxing.com, Wed, 10 Dec 2025
Monday’s Action Featured 158 Decisions inside Lubbock Memorial Civic Center
LUBBOCK, Texas (December 8, 2025) – The first day of competition at the 2025 USA Boxing National Championships concluded on Monday inside the Lubbock Memorial Civic Center in Lubbock, Texas. In partnership with Vi Read Full Story >>>
Mangin is rising star in PH taekwondo
By Lito delos Reyes, PhilBoxing.com, Tue, 09 Dec 2025
Tachiana Mangin.
TACHIANA Kezhia Mangin of the Philippines is one of the most talked-about names in ASEAN taekwondo today.
She will see action in the 33rd Southeast Asian Games set to formally open today on December 9, T Read Full Story >>>
CHICKEN RANCH CASINO RESORT BACKS DECEMBER 13 NIGHT IN STOCKTON
PhilBoxing.com, Tue, 09 Dec 2025
California resort continues its support of Stockton star Gabe Flores Jr on his biggest night
Matchroom Boxing are delighted to welcome Chicken Ranch Casino as an official partner for the blockbuster night of action on at Adventist Health Arena in Stockton, California on Saturday December 13, topp Read Full Story >>>
Brackets Set for 2025 USA Boxing National Championships in Lubbock
PhilBoxing.com, Tue, 09 Dec 2025
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colorado (December 7, 2025) – USA Boxing is excited to kick off its 2025 USA Boxing National Championships in Lubbock, Texas, at the Lubbock Memorial Civic Center, in partnership with Visit Lubbock. After 12 months of nonstop action, the top amateur boxers arrive in Lubbock to tr Read Full Story >>>
Petecio, Bautista, 4 others see action in SEAG on Dec. 10
By Lito delos Reyes, PhilBoxing.com, Tue, 09 Dec 2025
Nesthy Petecio (R).
PARIS 2025 Summer Olympics bronze medalist Nesthy Petecio [60kg] and 2023 SEAG Cambodia gold medalist Ian Clark Bautista [57kg] will see action at the start of boxing on December10 at Chula Read Full Story >>>
TRAINING CAMP NOTES: Super Welterweight Yoenis Tellez Ready for Redemption Bout vs. Kendo Castaneda on December 13
PhilBoxing.com, Tue, 09 Dec 2025
Tellez vs. Castaneda 8-round showdown featured on “Night of Champions XIII” at WBA Convention, streaming live on Boxlab’s YouTube channel
ORLANDO, FL (December 8, 2025) – Boxlab Promotions’ super welterweight Read Full Story >>>
Hot prospect Marco Romero Prepared to close 2025 in style
PhilBoxing.com, Tue, 09 Dec 2025
Marco Romero (L).
KANSAS CITY, Kan. (December 8, 2025) – Rising middleweight prospect Marco “El Tiburon” Romero (10-0, 9 KOs) is scheduled to compete on December 13th in Topeka, Kansas. This event will mark his se Read Full Story >>>
PH favored in SEA Games triathlon
By Lito delos Reyes, PhilBoxing.com, Tue, 09 Dec 2025
THE Philippines is one of favorites in triathlon in the 33rd Southeast Asian Games set on December 17 to 19 at the Leam Mae Phim, Klaeng distic in Rayong Province, Thailand.
The PH triathlon team is composed of Raven Faith Alcoseba, Erika Nicole Burgos, Kira Ellis, Marion Kim Mangrobang, Fernando Read Full Story >>>
Tamayo settles to a draw in Japan
By Lito delos Reyes, PhilBoxing.com, Mon, 08 Dec 2025
GARY “Laser” Tamayo of Samar settled a split draw with Japanese Yuna Hara last December 7, Sunday at EDION Arena in Osaka, Japan.
The scores were 78-74, 75-77 and 76-76.
The 26-year-old Tamayo, who is now based in Cheonan, South Korea under The Hulk Boxing, now has one draw against 11 wins Read Full Story >>>
Apolinar fails in WBO Asia Pacific title bid
By Lito delos Reyes, PhilBoxing.com, Mon, 08 Dec 2025
PETE “Prime Time” Apolinar of Cebu failed in his bid to win the WBO Asia Pacific title after losing by unanimous decision to reigning champion Kenki Fujita of Japan last December 6, Saturday at Korakuen Hall in Tokyo.
It was Apolinar’s 7th setback against 18 wins with one draw.
The 31-ye Read Full Story >>>
Biendima loses by UD
By Lito delos Reyes, PhilBoxing.com, Mon, 08 Dec 2025
ROLAND Jay “The Bull” Biendima of General Santos City loses by a unanimous decision to Matvei Lagerev of Russia last December 6, Saturday at Illuzion in Patong, Phuket.
The 29-year-old Biendima suffered his 18th loss against 17 wins and one draw.
Lagerev, 22, who is based in Thailand, rema Read Full Story >>>
OLYMPIC BOXING 6: 1932 OLYMPICS AT LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA, UNITED STATES
By Maloney L. Samaco, PhilBoxing.com, Mon, 08 Dec 2025
The 1932 Summer Olympics was held from July 30 to August 14, 1932, in Los Angeles, California, United States. The Games coincided with the worldwide Great Depression, with some nations not traveling to Los Read Full Story >>>