GERVONTA DAVIS VS. MARIO BARRIOS FINAL PRESS CONFERENCE QUOTES
PhilBoxing.com, Fri, 25 Jun 2021
“If he believes that I’ve never seen anyone like him, then so be it. But they always learn on fight night,” - Davis
“They have big plans for him. I fully intend on f***ing up those plans come Saturday,” - B Read Full Story >>>
#MTKFIGHTNIGHT HARRIS VS. SANDOVAL - WEIGHTS & RUNNING ORDER
PhilBoxing.com, Fri, 25 Jun 2021
IFL TV UNDERCARD BROADCAST BEGINS 5:20PM
Fight #1
Welterweight, Four Rounds
INDER BASSI (150lbs 12oz) vs. CHRIS ADAWAY (148lbs)
Fight #2
Featherweight, Six Rounds
TYRONE MCCULLAGH (124lbs) vs. BRETT FIDOE (1 Read Full Story >>>
Tix go on sale for Pacquiao vs Spence, Friday, July 25
PhilBoxing.com, Fri, 25 Jun 2021
MANNY PACQUIAO AND ERROL SPENCE JR. SET TO BATTLE IN HIGHLY-ANTICIPATED BLOCKBUSTER SHOWDOWN AT T-MOBILE ARENA IN LAS VEGAS SATURDAY, AUGUST 21
WBC & IBF Welterweight World Champion Errol Spence Jr. Takes on Eight-Divisi Read Full Story >>>
He's Back: Vasiliy Lomachenko Returns Saturday Night Against Masayoshi Nakatani in Lightweight Main Event
PhilBoxing.com, Fri, 25 Jun 2021
LAS VEGAS (June 24, 2021) — Former pound-for-pound king Vasiliy Lomachenko is ready for the next chapter. Eight months after losing an undisputed lightweight title match to Teofimo Lopez, "Loma" returns Saturday n Read Full Story >>>
MARTINEZ: I HAVE TO MAKE UP FOR LOST TIME
PhilBoxing.com, Fri, 25 Jun 2021
WBC Flyweight king back in action on Saturday
Julio Cesar Martinez says he’s eager to make up for lost time as he prepares to defend his WBC World Flyweight title against Joel Cordova in the headline fight of the openin Read Full Story >>>
The Legend Lives On: Nico Ali Walsh Signs Professional Contract with Top Rank
PhilBoxing.com, Fri, 25 Jun 2021
The grandson of “The Greatest” will turn pro August 14 LIVE on ESPN
LAS VEGAS (June 24, 2021) — The Ali legend lives on.
Nico Ali Walsh, the 20-year-old grandson of the “The Greatest,” Muhammad Ali, ha Read Full Story >>>
Promoter: Question Isn't Will Pacquiao-Spence Sell Out, But How Quickly
By Jake Donovan, BoxingScene.com, Fri, 25 Jun 2021
Manny Pacquiao enters as the betting underdog for his next fight, though the smart money is on his return to Las Vegas producing a box-office hit.
The record-setting eight-division champion is set for his first fight in more than two years as he faces unified WBC/IBF welterweight titlist Errol Sp Read Full Story >>>
Manny Pacquiao world title missing as Errol Spence tickets go on sale
By Phil D. Jay, World Boxing News, Fri, 25 Jun 2021
An official announcement for Manny Pacquiao vs. Errol Spence Jr. was missing a vital part of the puzzle when revealed to World Boxing News on Thursday.
The consensus was that Pacquiao would be reinstated as WBA ‘Super” welterweight champion ahead of the summer Pay Per View showdown.
As Pre Read Full Story >>>
Pacquiao’s legacy bigger than Floyd—Gibbons
By Josef T. Ramos, Business Mirror, Fri, 25 Jun 2021
EIGHTH-DIVISION world champion Manny Pacquiao will be fighting undefeated unified welterweight king Errol Spence Jr. on August 21 aiming to cement a legacy bigger than his retired arch nemesis Floyd Mayweather Jr.
“Senator Manny is motivated more than ever, it’s the biggest fight of his life, Read Full Story >>>
Fury vs Wilder 3: Fight purse unveiled
By Nathan Linley, MSN Sports, Fri, 25 Jun 2021
Tyson Fury and Deontay Wilder will be receiving eight-figure sums for their third heavyweight title fight.
The two titans of boxing will go head to head once more for the WBC and The Ring Magazine championship belts, which the Morecambe-based fighter currently possesses.
Fury and Wilder will Read Full Story >>>
Anthony Joshua backs rival Tyson Fury to beat Deontay Wilder in their trilogy fight next month
By Max Winters, Mail Online (UK), Fri, 25 Jun 2021
Anthony Joshua has backed bitter heavyweight rival Tyson Fury to beat Deontay Wilder in their highly-anticipated trilogy fight next month.
Wilder and the Gypsy King are going to meet for a third time after a judged ruled on the legitimacy at the American's right to a rematch following his brutal Read Full Story >>>
Donaire-Casimero: All-Pinoy title fight
By Ed C. Tolentino, The Manila Times, Fri, 25 Jun 2021
Not a few thought a bantamweight unification clash between Filipinos Nonito Donaire Jr. and John Riel Casimero was bound to happen sooner or later.
As it turned out, it is taking place much sooner - August 14 to be precise.
The all-Filipino unification clash popped up in conversations after Do Read Full Story >>>
Why Inoue prefers to fight Donaire instead of Casimero
By Dennis Gasgonia, ABS-CBN News, Fri, 25 Jun 2021
Unified WBA and IBF bantamweight champion Naoya Inoue will be waiting for the outcome of the title clash between WBO champion John riel Casimero and WBC king Nonito Donaire.
But during the post-fight interview following his victory over Michael Dasmariñas, Inoue made no secret of his preference Read Full Story >>>
PACHECO: I’ll PROVE I’M HEARN’S HOTTEST PROSPECT
PhilBoxing.com, Thu, 24 Jun 2021
Mexican-American vows to dazzle in Guadalajara
Diego Pacheco believes he’s the hottest young fighter in Eddie Hearn’s Matchroom stable, and he plans to prove it in style as he takes his spot on the opening event of Ma Read Full Story >>>
Tyrone McCullagh buzzing ahead of long-awaited return
PhilBoxing.com, Thu, 24 Jun 2021
Tyrone McCullagh is all set for his first fight for over 16 months on tomorrow's huge #MTKFightNight - and he hopes that can lead to a busy summer of activity.
The stellar card takes place at the University of Bolton Stadiu Read Full Story >>>
'ZURDO' RAMIREZ, 'JOJO' DIAZ & SENIESA ESTRADA MEDIA WORKOUT QUOTES
PhilBoxing.com, Thu, 24 Jun 2021
LOS ANGELES, CA (June 23, 2021) - Gilberto “Zurdo” Ramirez (41-0, 27 KOs), Joseph “Jo Jo” Diaz Jr. (31-1-1, 15 KOs) and Seniesa “Super Bad” Estrada (20-0, 8 KOs) hosted a media workout today at Brick Read Full Story >>>
Jordan Reynolds: My amateur pedigree gets me the win against Jan Ardon
PhilBoxing.com, Thu, 24 Jun 2021
Jordan Reynolds is ready to jump in at the deep end with another tough test early in his career - and he feels his amateur pedigree will make all the difference when he faces Jan Ardon on tomorrow's stacked #MTKFightNight.
T Read Full Story >>>
Keith Thurman Compares The Punching Power Of Danny Garcia To Manny Pacquiao: “Nobody Hit Like Danny”
By Hans Themistode, Boxing Insider, Thu, 24 Jun 2021
Keith Thurman believes his time on the shelf is slowly but surely coming to an end. The former unified welterweight titlist is back in the gym and working hard to return to form. Recently, rumors surfaced of a possible rematch between Thurman and long-time rival, Shawn Porter. In 2016, Thurman edged Read Full Story >>>
Manny Pacquiao-Errol Spence Lands At T-Mobile Arena
By T J Rives, Big Fight Weekend, Thu, 24 Jun 2021
One of the highly anticipated fights of 2021 has an official home in Las Vegas. This, as the Manny Pacquiao-Errol Spence World Welterweight Title showdown will happen at the T-Mobile Arena on the Vegas strip.
The Arena’s official social media account put out the official confirmation late morni Read Full Story >>>
Teofimo Lopez vs George Kambosos off for Aug. 14, could move to Sept. 11 De La Hoya-Belfort card
By Scott Christ, Bad Left Hook, Thu, 24 Jun 2021
UPDATE (June 24, 2:45 am ET): Ryan O’Hara is reporting at The Ring that Lopez-Kambosos indeed will not happen on Aug. 14, so the plan does appear now, as Lance Pugmire reported, the fight will move to the Sept. 11 Triller Fight Club card.
Aug. 14 is shaping up to be an extremely busy day and ni Read Full Story >>>
GM Joey Antonio strikes again in online chess tourney
By Marlon Bernardino, PhilBoxing.com, Thu, 24 Jun 2021
MANILA, Philippines---Grandmaster (GM) Rogelio "Joey" Antonio Jr., a consistent winner of online tournaments, stamped his class again by topping the Run Sara Bullet Chess Championships Wednesday, June 23, 2021 at lichess.org.
Antonio, a 13-time national champion and 10-time Chess Olympian meritin Read Full Story >>>
Two Things The WBA Can Do To Make Amends for Goof Offs
By Teodoro Medina Reynoso, PhilBoxing.com, Thu, 24 Jun 2021
The World Boxing Association (WBA) recently added to its notoriety when it sanctioned yet another interim world title fight at heavyweight involving Michael Hunter, Jr., himself at best a low tier contender and a certain Mike Wi Read Full Story >>>
GERVONTA DAVIS VS. MARIO BARRIOS MEDIA WORKOUT QUOTES
PhilBoxing.com, Thu, 24 Jun 2021
Plus, Erickson Lubin and Undercard Fighters Featured On Blockbuster SHOWTIME PPV® Event This Saturday, June 26, from State Farm Arena in Atlanta
ATLANTA (June 23, 2021) – Four-time world champion Gervonta “Tank Read Full Story >>>
Salita Promotions To Livestream Free 14-fight Russian Boxing Event on Sunday, June 27, At 9:00 Am Et/6:00 Am Pt, on Salita Promotions Youtube Channel
PhilBoxing.com, Thu, 24 Jun 2021
WBO #3 and IBF #7 Bantamweight Nikolai Potapov Continues Campaign to Meet and Defeat ‘The Monster’ by Taking on Tanzania’s Oscar Richard
Fans of international boxing can wake up to boxing for brunch this Sunday, June 27, at 9:00 am ET (6:00 am PT), as Salita Promotions proudly presents anot Read Full Story >>>
Nesthy on a mission
By Joaquin Henson, PhilBoxing.com, Thu, 24 Jun 2021
Olympic women’s boxing qualifier Nesthy Petecio is used to bouncing back from disappointment. Her career has been marked by ups and downs but to Petecio’s credit, she's not the type to sulk or wallow in self-pity when faced with a Read Full Story >>>
SPORTS SHORTS 155: ROCKY MARCIANO VS. FLOYD MAYWEATHER JR., WHO IS THE BETTER UNDEFEATED FIGHTER?
By Maloney L. Samaco, PhilBoxing.com, Thu, 24 Jun 2021
The debate on who is the better fighter between two undefeated world champions Rocky Marciano and Floyd Mayweather Jr. lingers on through the years, even after the death of Marciano and the retirement of Mayweather.
* Read Full Story >>>
Friday: Jay Harris-Ricardo Sandoval Flyweight Title Eliminator & Paul Butler-Willibaldo Garcia Bantamweight Battle to Stream Live and Exclusively on ESPN+
PhilBoxing.com, Thu, 24 Jun 2021
Live coverage from England begins at 2 p.m. ET/11 a.m. PT
(June 23, 2021) — Welsh flyweight contender Jay Harris needs one more victory to receive a second crack at world title glory. Harris will take on Ricard Read Full Story >>>
CORESPORTS ANNOUNCES PARTNERSHIP WITH CROSSFIT TO PROMOTE THE BIGGEST CROSSOVER SPORT FIGHT CARD IN HISTORY
PhilBoxing.com, Thu, 24 Jun 2021
CrossFit Games Legends Josh Bridges and Jacob Heppner – with 11 Combined “Fittest on Earth” Finals Appearances – Will Fight on the Undercard of the upcoming Eddie Hall Vs Thor fight.
The event will be one of th Read Full Story >>>
“Breakout” Doubleheader FACT SHEET
PhilBoxing.com, Thu, 24 Jun 2021
June 26 in Derry, N.H.
WHAT: “Breakout” Pro-Am amateur & pro day-night doubleheader boxing event
BOUT SHEET:
NIGHT CARD
MAIN EVENT -- VACANT NABA UNITED STATES HEAVYWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP (10)
Steve “The Gentle Giant” Vukosa (13-1, 5 KOs), Quincy, MA
vs.
“Fly” Mike Marshall ( Read Full Story >>>
Lloyd Rubio powers Cavite over Cebu in PCAP chess
PhilBoxing.com, Thu, 24 Jun 2021
MANILA, Philippines---Lloyd Rubio destroyed Ritchie Evardo to power Cavite Spartans to a 11-10 victory over Cebu City Machers in the Professional Chess Association of the Philippines (PCAP) dubbed as Grandmaster Wesley So Cup Wednesday, June 23, 2021 at chess.com platform.
Rubio (Board 2), the pr Read Full Story >>>