'GOING DOWN' Peter Fury believes Joshua can knock out Tyson and gives AJ advice on how he can win the Battle of Britain
By William Pugh, The Sun, Sun, 07 Mar 2021
ANTHONY JOSHUA could knock out Tyson Fury, according to the Gypsy King's uncle and former trainer Peter.
Peter Fury was in attendance in December as his son Hughie beat Mariusz Wach on the AJ vs Kubrat Pulev undercard.
He then watched on as Joshua emphatically beat Pulev - knocking him out in Read Full Story >>>
Manny Pacquiao still in play for Terence Crawford in the Middle East, Shawn Porter backup plan
By Anthony Cocks, RingNews24, Sun, 07 Mar 2021
Promoter Bob Arum is in negotiations to pit his fighter WBO welterweight champion Terence ‘Bud’ Crawford 37-0 (28) against WBA 147-pound champion Manny ‘Pac Man’ Pacquiao 62-7-2 (39) in the Middle East.
If the fight doesn’t come to fruition, Arum has a backup plan that would see former Read Full Story >>>
Donnie ‘Ahas’ Nietes gears up for April 3 Dubai fight
By Dale Rosal, Cebu Daily News, Sun, 07 Mar 2021
CEBU CITY, Philippines— If there’s a person who can tell if four-division world champion Donnie “Ahas” Nietes still has gas left in his tank, it is his trusted trainer, Edmund Villamor.
Villamor and Nietes are currently gearing up for the latter’s much-awaited return inside the ring on Read Full Story >>>
SPORTS SHORTS 73: GEORGE KAMBOSOS SAYS HE PREPARES HIS WHOLE LIFE AGAINST TEOFIMO LOPEZ
By Maloney L. Samaco, PhilBoxing.com, Sun, 07 Mar 2021
George Kambosos Jr said his world title fight against Teofimo Lopez is a chance to prove how good he really is in an interview with Fight Hype. He added that he prepared his whole life for this moment, and said he will u Read Full Story >>>
Claressa Shields Proclaims Dominance: “Pacquiao Who? Canelo Who?”
By Michael Wilson Jr, 3KingsBoxing.com, Sun, 07 Mar 2021
In her hometown of Flint, Michigan, Claressa Shields (11-0, 2 KOs) defeated Marie-Eve Dicaire (17-1, 0 KOs) to become the women’s undisputed world junior middleweight champion. Shields is now the first boxer, male or female, to become undisputed world champion in two separate divisions. Fully real Read Full Story >>>
Happy birthday to the ‘best trainer in the world,’ greets Pacquiao
By Carlo Anolin, The Manila Bulletin, Sun, 07 Mar 2021
Filipino boxing legend Manny Pacquiao has nothing but sweet words for longtime trainer Freddie Roach on the latter’s birthday.
Pacquiao, through his social media channels, greeted Roach on his special day as the veteran American coach turned 61 on Friday, March 5.
“Happy Birthday to the be Read Full Story >>>
Eddie Hearn on Tyson Fury vs. Anthony Joshua: 'I Believe That It's Inevitable'
By Blake Schuster, BleacherReport.com, Sun, 07 Mar 2021
A superfight between heavyweight boxers Tyson Fury and Anthony Joshua appears closer than ever.
Promoters Bob Arum and Eddie Hearn, who represent Fury and Joshua, respectively, have told IFL TV they've reached an agreement on holding the bout. The two fighters and their representatives just have Read Full Story >>>
Aguilar: Legendary writer remembers Ali-Frazier on 50th anniversary of first fight
By Matthew Aguilar, El Paso Times, Sun, 07 Mar 2021
Long after their bitter rivalry was over, Joe Frazier still seethed. The things that Muhammad Ali said about him over the course of their three epic battles carried a sting that lasted longer than any combination. He’d called him ignorant. He called him dumb. And he mockingly punched a toy gorilla Read Full Story >>>
EXCLUSIVE: Keith Thurman talks Floyd Mayweather – the YouTuber issue
By Phil D. Jay, World Boxing News, Sun, 07 Mar 2021
WBN caught up with welterweight star and former unified world champion Keith Thurman this week to discuss Floyd Mayweather and the current issues in boxing.
One of those is the current fad of YouTubers charading as professional boxers, something some TV networks are pandering to in their bid for Read Full Story >>>
Laguna Heroes team bounces back, beats Cavite in PCAP
By Marlon Bernardino, PhilBoxing.com, Sat, 06 Mar 2021
The Laguna Heroes came back from its loss against Caloocan Loadmanna Knights when it scored a victory against Cavite Spartans on Saturday, March 6, 2021 in the All Filipino Conference Professional Chess Association of the Philippines (PCAP) online tournament at the new platform chess.com.
The Bar Read Full Story >>>
Pacquiao creates PBCSC for the future
By Lito delos Reyes, PhilBoxing.com, Sat, 06 Mar 2021
DAVAO CITY – Sen. Manny Pacquiao is coming up with the Philippine Boxing and Combat Sports Commission (PBCSC) under Senate Bill No. 207 which is the creation of a separate commission that will provide stability and clear directio Read Full Story >>>
Spanish-Language Historical Publication To Feature Elorde as Among Golden Era Best; How About March as National Boxing Month?
By Teodoro Medina Reynoso, PhilBoxing.com, Sat, 06 Mar 2021
Gabriel 'Flash' Elorde.
It took a pleasantly surprising email from a Spanish boxing analyst by the name of David Sant to remind me that March has come once again and it is the month we usually commemorate the late Gabriel Read Full Story >>>
Claressa Shields Dominates Marie-eve Dicaire, Makes History As The First Boxer To Be Crowned Undisputed Champ In A Second Weight Division
PhilBoxing.com, Sat, 06 Mar 2021
Undefeated Star Cites June In Las Vegas For Her Mma Debut; Calls Out Katie Taylor And Savannah Marshall In Post-fight Interview
(Friday, March 5, 2021 – Flint, MI) Women’s superstar Claressa Shields furthered he Read Full Story >>>
Pacquiao vs Mikey Garcia Makes Sense, If It Happens
By Ralph Rimpell, PhilBoxing.com, Sat, 06 Mar 2021
For the past couple of weeks the Manny Pacquiao sweepstakes in boxing has heated up regarding which fighter will get a “big money fight” against the “Pound for Pound” (P4P) and future Boxing Hall of Famer whose re Read Full Story >>>
RJJ BOXING official results from Biloxi: John Vera stops Cleotis Pendarvis In opening round
PhilBoxing.com, Sat, 06 Mar 2021
RJJ Boxing Official Results
BILOXI, Miss. (March 5, 2021) – Fort Worth (TX) middleweight John “The Phenom” Vera stopped Cleotis Pendarvis in the opening round of last night’s RJJ Boxing on UFC FIGHT PASS main event at Biloxi Conference Center in Biloxi, Mexico.
RJJ Boxing was streamed Read Full Story >>>
Weights from Feasterville, PA
PhilBoxing.com, Sat, 06 Mar 2021
Philadelphia, PA (March 5, 2021) - Weights for Saturday Night's card at The Sportsplex in Feasterville, PA
Shinard Bunch 140 1/2 - Cameron Krael 141 1/4
Rashiem Jefferson Jr. 130 - Darel Harris 130
Nahir Albright 13 Read Full Story >>>
Isaac Lowe revitalised for return next week
PhilBoxing.com, Sat, 06 Mar 2021
Having the chance to train at Tyson Fury's new state-of-the-art gym in Morecambe has given Isaac Lowe a new lease of life ahead of his long-awaited return on next Friday's #MTKFightNight.
Undefeated Lowe (20-0-3, 6 KOs) returns Read Full Story >>>
Cavite Spartans bet Renie Malupa rules Cavite First Chess Tournament
By Marlon Bernardino, PhilBoxing.com, Sat, 06 Mar 2021
RENIE MALUPA, member of the Cavite Spartans chess team, proved that he's a class above the rest.
Malupa, a former gold medalist in NCAA chess league spearheading College of St. Benilde into championships trophy, played in style, scoring 5 wins and 1 loss in six rounds then narrowly edged fellow 5 Read Full Story >>>
Ty "Short" Fuse Tomlin Remains Undefeated with First Round Knockout
PhilBoxing.com, Sat, 06 Mar 2021
BILOXI, MS (March 5, 2021) – Last night at the Biloxi Civic Center in Mississippi on UFC Fight Pass as part of a RJJ Boxing card, lightweight prospect, Ty “Short Fuse” Tomlin (10-0, 6 KOs), remained undefeated with an Read Full Story >>>
Viktor Kotochigov: I'll prove my last fight was a blip!
PhilBoxing.com, Sat, 06 Mar 2021
Viktor Kotochigov feels the result of his last fight may have been a blessing in disguise - as he prepares to take on Gary Cully on next Friday's huge #MTKFightNight.
Kotochigov (12-1, 5 KOs) faces undefeated Cully (11-0, Read Full Story >>>
Anthony Joshua vs Tyson Fury: Two fight dates identified as £144m showdown edges closer
By Archie Griggs, Express.co.uk, Sat, 06 Mar 2021
The date for the first of two highly-anticipated fights between Anthony Joshua and Tyson Fury has been narrowed down to two possible options, according to Top Rank chief Bob Arum. Joshua and Fury have been tipped to meet each other in the ring for some time, with both camps eager to get the bouts ma Read Full Story >>>
The night Oscar Valdez shocked the experts
By John Raspanti, MaxBoxing.com, Sat, 06 Mar 2021
Two days before the fight, 18 of 19 experts picked super featherweight champion Miguel Berchelt to win. He was too big, they said. Too powerful. And, more importantly, he’d looked super while starching five straight fighters.
His opponent, Oscar Valdez, had hardly looked sharp in his last Read Full Story >>>
Deontay Wilder, body bags, and death threats – Blame the Bronze Bomber
World Boxing News, Sat, 06 Mar 2021
Ex-heavyweight champion Deontay Wilder has courted controversy in the past for his views on potentially killing opponents inside the ring.
Wilder has famously stated he wants a ‘body on his record’ and said he wanted to put somebody in a ‘body bag’ too.
After going the distance with Be Read Full Story >>>
Ali, Frazier and the Fight of the Century 50 years later
By Associated Press, PIX11, Sat, 06 Mar 2021
MANHATTAN — Muhammad Ali and Joe Frazier were both unbeaten when they met for the first time in what was billed the Fight of the Century.
The heavyweight title was at stake, and there were political and racial overtones in the clash at Madison Square Garden.
The stars and the star-struck cam Read Full Story >>>
Top Prospect Israil Madrimov Update
By Gabriel F. Cordero, PhilBoxing.com, Fri, 05 Mar 2021
WBA world-ranked 26-year-old junior middleweight Uzbek prospect Israil Madrimov (6-0, 5KOs) is recovering positively from the surgery performed on his left shoulder about three months ago.
"Rehabilitation after surgery a cou Read Full Story >>>
FITE App Will Stream You There on LG Smart TVs
PhilBoxing.com, Fri, 05 Mar 2021
Popular Global Pay Per View App Added to LG Smart TVs
New York, March 4, 2021 - FITE, the premier global platform for sports and entertainment, announced today that its OTT app is now live on LG Smart TVs worldwide (model years 2016-2021) including its critically acclaimed LG OLED TVs. The FITE Read Full Story >>>
Floyd Mayweather torment leaves Manny Pacquiao rematch open
By Phil D. Jay, World Boxing News, Fri, 05 Mar 2021
Floyd Mayweather has teased Manny Pacquiao with a potential rematch since 2016, and WBN believes there’s still a chance it can happen.
Due to the exhibition revival of late, Mayweather and Pacquiao could trade blows again in what would be a massive money-spinner for both.
The proof is in the Read Full Story >>>
Thai camp awaits ABAP team
By Joaquin Henson, PhilBoxing.com, Fri, 05 Mar 2021
Olympic qualifiers Eumir Marcial (L) and Irish Magno.
After a tedious process of finalizing travel arrangements, an ABAP team of 10 fighters is set to leave for training camp in Thailand this Wednesday and will stay Read Full Story >>>
Brandon Adams Knocks Out Serhii Bohachuk in 8th Round
PhilBoxing.com, Fri, 05 Mar 2021
March 4, 2021 - Former world title challenger and winner of The Contender, Brandon Adams scored a spectacular eighth-round stoppage over previously undefeated Serhii Bohachuk to capture the WBC Continental Americas and W Read Full Story >>>
Snips and Snipes 4 March 2021: British Heavyweight Boxing Goes Full Circle
By Eric Armit, PhilBoxing.com, Fri, 05 Mar 2021
As I write I am waiting for the details of the Anthony Joshua vs. Tyson Fury fight to be announced. Bob Arum has said that it is a done deal and will be signed sealed and revealed shortly. It could be the most expensive figh Read Full Story >>>