TENNYSON FACES O’REILLY IN WORLD TITLE ELIMINATOR ON DECEMBER 4
PhilBoxing.com, Wed, 25 Nov 2020
James Tennyson will face Josh O’Reilly in an Eliminator for the WBA Lightweight World Title on the undercard of Billy Joe Saunders’ WBO Super-Middleweight World Title defence against Martin Murray at The SSE Arena, Wembley Read Full Story >>>
Danny Garcia: “I’m the hardest puncher Errol Spence has faced”
By Anthony Cocks, RingNews24, Wed, 25 Nov 2020
Former two-weight world champion Danny ‘Swift’ Garcia 36-2 (21) is relishing his role as underdog ahead of his challenge to WBC and IBF welterweight champion Errol ‘The Truth’ Spence Jr 26-0 (21) at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas on December 5.
The fight will mark the second time the 32 Read Full Story >>>
Casimero’s other big fight
By Nick Giongco, The Daily Tribune, Wed, 25 Nov 2020
If John Riel Casimero doesn’t get the fight he wants in the first quarter of 2021, he could end up tangling with the division’s other marquee name.
And that’s going to be one hell of a fight for Casimero, the reigning World Boxing Organization bantamweight titlist.
With Naoya Inoue and T Read Full Story >>>
IN THE RING WITH HECTOR “MACHO” CAMACHO: PAST OPPONENTS SHARE THEIR STORIES AND INSIGHTS ABOUT THE LEGENDARY WORLD CHAMPION
PhilBoxing.com, Wed, 25 Nov 2020
MACHO: THE HECTOR CAMACHO STORY Premieres Friday, December 4 at 9 PM ET/PT on SHOWTIME ®
NEW YORK – November 24, 2020 – Past opponents of legendary boxing icon Hector “Macho” Camacho, including “Sugar” Ray Leo Read Full Story >>>
FRIDAY: Heavyweight Tony Yoka Returns Against Christian Hammer LIVE and Exclusively on ESPN+
PhilBoxing.com, Wed, 25 Nov 2020
Bienvenue, Tony: French Olympic Gold Medalist Tony Yoka Returns Against Christian Hammer Friday LIVE and Exclusively on ESPN+
Yoka makes ESPN platform debut after signing co-promotional pact with Top Rank earlier this year
Live stream from Nantes, France, to begin Friday at 2:55 p.m. ET/11:55 Read Full Story >>>
Undefeated WBC Youth World lightweight champion Jamaine "The Technician" Ortiz Missing Thanksgiving to fight on Tyson-Jones, Jr. card in L.A.
PhilBoxing.com, Wed, 25 Nov 2020
WORCESTER, Mass. (November 24, 2020) - Many if not most Americans will be enjoying a traditional Thanksgiving meal this Thursday, eating turkey, stuffing and pie, along with watching pro football all day and night. Not so, Read Full Story >>>
USA Boxing Alumni's 1992 USA Trials virtual reunion a major KO
PhilBoxing.com, Wed, 25 Nov 2020
Olympian Raul Marquez on USA Boxing Alumni's 1992 US Trials virtual reunion
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (November 24, 2020) - USA Boxing and the USA Boxing Alumni Association recently held a virtual reunion via Zoom fo Read Full Story >>>
Qatar lined up to stage Pacquiao-Crawford fight in 2021
Associated Press, Wed, 25 Nov 2020
LONDON — It could be the Duel in Doha.
Preparing to host the 2022 World Cup, Qatar is now looking to attract big-name boxing.
Promoter Bob Arum has been in talks with Qatari officials about bringing a welterweight unification bout between Manny Pacquiao and Terence Crawford to the energy-ric Read Full Story >>>
Danny Garcia: All Or Nothing
By Hans Themistode, Boxing Insider, Wed, 25 Nov 2020
Nobody expects him to win.
For former two-division world champion Danny Garcia, that has been a consistent theme throughout his career.
On December 5th, Garcia faces that same narrative once again as he takes on unified welterweight champion Errol Spence Jr. Oddsmakers have tabbed the Philadel Read Full Story >>>
“I Might Be Fighting Manny Pacquiao”- Dustin Poirier Reveals Surprise Plans
By Kevin Binoy, Essentially Sports, Wed, 25 Nov 2020
The long-awaited official announcement is here. It is now official that ‘The Notorious’ will take on Dustin Poirier at UFC 257 on January 23. The fight will most likely take place on Fight Island and is set to be one of the biggest lightweight fights ever between two of the best at 155 pounds.
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Mikey Garcia looking at top PBC welterweights with lack of good options at 140
By Wil Esco, Bad Left Hook, Wed, 25 Nov 2020
In this video interview with Fight Hub TV, Mikey Garcia shares some of his thoughts on the upcoming clash between Errol Spence and Danny Garcia, what he plans to do next in his career, and why he’s planning to continue on at welterweight despite being more comfortable at 140lbs. Check out what he Read Full Story >>>
Deontay Wilder considers adding new coach, rules out Floyd Mayweather
By Phil D. Jay, World Boxing News, Wed, 25 Nov 2020
Former WBC heavyweight champion Deontay Wilder has ruled out drafting in Floyd Mayweather to his soon-to-be-expanding coaching team.
The ‘Bronze Bomber’ fired Mark Breland for throwing in the towel against Tyson Fury last February in a high-profile move.
Wilder is now a man short of a full Read Full Story >>>
Donnie Ahas Nietes Exigencies
By Teodoro Medina Reynoso, PhilBoxing.com, Tue, 24 Nov 2020
Former multi division world champion Donnie Ahas Nietes has confessed to ruing his decision to vacate his then newly won WBO super flyweight title early last year.
Nietes won the said WBO title in December 2018 in M Read Full Story >>>
Boxing back in business
By Joaquin Henson, PhilBoxing.com, Tue, 24 Nov 2020
Boxing promoter J.C. Manangquil.
Last Saturday, J. C. Manangquil of Sanman Promotions staged a boxing event with five fights in General Santos City in a bold and heartful effort to keep the sport alive in this pandemic. Read Full Story >>>
ALL LEADING CABLE, SATELLITE, & TELCO PROVIDERS IN U.S. & CANADA TO CARRY MIKE TYSON VS. ROY JONES JR. LIVE PAY-PER-VEW EVENT ON SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 28, 2020
PhilBoxing.com, Tue, 24 Nov 2020
NEW YORK, NY (November 23, 2020)— All leading cable, satellite, and telco providers in the U.S. and Canada will carry the highly anticipated “Triller Presents Mike Tyson vs. Roy Jones Jr.” live Pay-Per-View event Read Full Story >>>
Paragua, Ochoa, Magpily top GM Balinas Chess tourney
By Marlon Bernardino, PhilBoxing.com, Tue, 24 Nov 2020
Manila, Philippines—Grandmaster Mark Paragua showed his class by besting his competition in the GM Rosendo Carreon Balinas Jr. Online Chess Tournament dubbed as 3 Year old Birthday Celebration of Baby Uno held on Monday, November 23, 2020 at lichess.org.
The New York, USA based Paragua saw a cl Read Full Story >>>
The Past Week in Action 23 November 2020: Fortuna Earns a Shot at Haney
By Eric Armit, PhilBoxing.com, Tue, 24 Nov 2020
Fortuna stops Lozada.
Highlights:
-Javier Fortuna stops Antonio Lozada as he waits for a shot at the WBC lightweight title
-Former light heavyweight champion Tavoris Cloud returns with a win
-Conor Benn outpo Read Full Story >>>
Mexican Referee Guadalupe Garcia Launches 355-Page Book on Refereeing
By Gabriel F. Cordero, PhilBoxing.com, Tue, 24 Nov 2020
The renowned Mexican Referee José Guadalupe García has presented an extraordinary 355-page book entitled "Sports Facts and Realities of a Boxing Referee" recounting his experiences in the ring as well as from his training and Read Full Story >>>
40-0 Gilberto Ramirez returns to ring Dec. 18 vs. Alfonso Lopez on PPV
PhilBoxing.com, Tue, 24 Nov 2020
World-class heavyweight Mike Hunter fighting in co-feature
Live on pay per view from Galveston, Texas
GALVESTON, Texas (November 23, 2020) - The long-awaited return of undefeated Gilberto "Zurdo" Ramirez (40-0, 26 KOs) w Read Full Story >>>
Ifugao boxing sensation Martin in Cebu
By Edri Aznar, Sun.Star Cebu, Tue, 24 Nov 2020
CARL Jammes Martin will be seeing action in Omega Pro Sports International’s (OPSI) two-part “bubble” boxing at the IPI Compound, Cebu City on Dec. 18. Martin’s camp has already agreed verbally to fight in the upcoming Cebu event and is set to sign his fight contract.
“I think it’s go Read Full Story >>>
PROMOTER LEWKOWICZ PETITIONS WBC TO ORDER IMMEDIATE JAVIER FORTUNA VS. DEVIN HANEY FIGHT FOR WBC LIGHTWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP
PhilBoxing.com, Tue, 24 Nov 2020
This afternoon, Sampson Lewkowicz, promoter of two-time world champion and WBC #2 lightweight contender Javier “El Abejon” Fortuna (36-2-1, 25 KOs), is submitting a formal request to the WBC for them to order negotiations Read Full Story >>>
Michael "The West Texas Warrior" Dutchover Headlines Final 3.2.1. Boxing Event of 2020
PhilBoxing.com, Tue, 24 Nov 2020
CORONA, CA (November 23, 2020) - Thompson Boxing Promotions returns on Sunday, December 20, 2020, with their final 3.2.1. Boxing event of the year showcasing three action-packed fights.
The free stream will air liv Read Full Story >>>
RICKY "EL CASTIGO" MEDINA RETURNS DECEMBER 4 IN MEXICO
PhilBoxing.com, Tue, 24 Nov 2020
SAN ANTONIO, TX (November 23, 2020) – Prince Ranch Boxing’s
undefeated rising featherweight Ricky Medina (7-0, 6 KOs) will be making his return to the ring after a nine-month absence as he faces Gabino Hernandez Read Full Story >>>
Panamanian boxing in mourning
By Gabriel F. Cordero, PhilBoxing.com, Tue, 24 Nov 2020
Panamanian boxing has days of mourning after the death of two of its renowned trainers during the last week, Eduardo Mena and Carlos Cruz.
Mena died on Saturday and was 70 years old. He had suffered from different complications and apparently was defeated by Covid while Cruz was fighting with Can Read Full Story >>>
The late Johnny Tapia remains strong influence for Albuquerque amateur boxer Sharahya-Taina Moreu
PhilBoxing.com, Tue, 24 Nov 2020
2020 USA Boxing Nationals, Dec. 5-12, Shreveport, Louisiana
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (November 23, 2020) - The late, great Hall of Fame boxer Johnny Tapia played a significant role in the development of Albuquerque welterweight Read Full Story >>>
Save Your Money: Mike Tyson vs. Roy Jones Ain’t A Real Fight
By Paul Magno, Overtime Heroics, Tue, 24 Nov 2020
For those with expendable income and an eagerness to relive some nostalgia, this coming Saturday’s Mike Tyson vs. Roy Jones Jr., battle of the 50-somethings exhibition should be okay.
If you’re a real fight fan, though, looking to spend a few bucks on a real fight, keep that money in your ban Read Full Story >>>
Real or not: Was Mike Tyson better than Roy Jones? Will Terence Crawford stay at Top Rank?
ESPN.com, Tue, 24 Nov 2020
It's time. The Mike Tyson vs. Roy Jones Jr., eight-round exhibition will take place on Saturday at Staples Center in Los Angeles.
Tyson, 54, hasn't fought since 2005, while Jones, 51, hasn't won a significant fight since he defeated Antonio Tarver in November 2003. He did beat Felix Trinidad in 2 Read Full Story >>>
Callum Smith too good to have possible mega-money Canelo shock among British boxing’s biggest upsets
By Wally Downes Jr, The Irish Sun, Tue, 24 Nov 2020
CALLUM SMITH is too good to have a win over Canelo rocket up the list of most British boxing's biggest upsets.
Liverpool’s WBA and Ring magazine super-middleweight king has accepted a mega-money defence of his titles against the four-weight Mexican legend on just a month’s notice.
The 30-y Read Full Story >>>
Tim Bradley Sides With Errol Spence Jr. Over Danny Garcia: “Garcia To Me Is Tailor-made For Him”
By Hans Themistode, Boxing Insider, Tue, 24 Nov 2020
A Danny Garcia vs Errol Spence Jr. matchup is one that the boxing public struggles to predict. Those struggles only increased following Spence Jr.’s car wreck in October of 2019.
Garcia, a former two-division world titlist is set to face unified champion Spence Jr. in just a few more weeks on Read Full Story >>>
Arum War Of Words About Terence Crawford Escalates
By T J Rives, Big Fight Weekend, Tue, 24 Nov 2020
So, it doesn’t look like Top Rank Boxing promoter Bob Arum and WBO World Welterweight belt holder Terence Crawford will be spending much time together over the holidays. This, after the 88 year old boss of Crawford’s fights (for now) gave incendiary comments about losing money on Crawford’s bo Read Full Story >>>