Plania loses to Trinidad in California
By Lito delos Reyes, PhilBoxing.com, Sat, 18 Jan 2025
‘MAGIC’ Mike Plania lost his ‘magic’ after dropping a unanimous decision to undefeated Omar Cande Trinidad for the WBC Continental Americas featherweight title last January 17 at Commerce Casino in Commerce, Calif Read Full Story >>>
OKC Goes Down Fighting Vs Kyrie, Dallas, Sans Alexander, Top Big Men, 98-106
By Teodoro Medina Reynoso, PhilBoxing.com, Sat, 18 Jan 2025
The OKC Thunder may have botched the chance for the league's best record midway through the season but there's reason not to feel down.
Less than 24 hours after battling erstwhile league leader Cleveland Cavaliers and de Read Full Story >>>
FIVE WEIGHT CLASSES THAT WILL LIGHT UP 2025
By Billie Sloane, iFL TV, Sat, 18 Jan 2025
Boxing is booming already in 2025, and the year is barely a couple of weeks old. With superfights such as Eubank Jr vs Benn and Garcia vs Haney both pretty much announced, we’ve picked out five weight classes that could host some of the biggest and most exciting bouts over the next 12 months.
W Read Full Story >>>
PH's only female NM finishes second in Czech Republic chess
By Marlon Bernardino, PhilBoxing.com, Sat, 18 Jan 2025
Manila---NIKA Juris Nicolas, the country's first and only female National Master (NM) finished in second place at the Prague Open 2025 (under 2000 rating) 23rd International Chess Festival.
Nicolas had six wins, two draws and one loss at the end of the week-long tournament that ended last Friday Read Full Story >>>
SPORTS RECORDS 8: OSCAR DE LA HOYA, GOLDEN BOY OF BOXING, WORLD NO. 1 POUND-FOR-POUND FIGHTER IN 1987-1988
By Maloney L. Samaco, PhilBoxing.com, Sat, 18 Jan 2025
Oscar De La Hoya won 11 world titles in six weight classes, including lineal championships in three weight classes. He was nicknamed "The Golden Boy of Boxing" by sports scribes when he won the gold medal in the lightweight divis Read Full Story >>>
2025 Sta. Maria Town Fiesta Chess Challenge on Feb. 2
By Marlon Bernardino, PhilBoxing.com, Sat, 18 Jan 2025
Everything is set for the staging of the 2025 Sta. Maria Town Fiesta Chess Challenge to be held on February 2, 2025, Sunday at the ICI College, Sta. Maria, Bulacan.
According to tournament director Normel De Jesus, the 1 day tournament is divided into 2 divisions.
The 2300 and below FIDE ratin Read Full Story >>>
Canelo Dismisses The Challenge Of Terence Crawford In Just Two Words As Fight ‘Agreed’
By Toby Morgan, SecondsOut.com, Sat, 18 Jan 2025
Canelo Alvarez and Terence Crawford are expected to clash in a mega fight later in the year.
It has been reported this week that the showdown between the pound-for-pound stars has been agreed and will take place in September, although it is still being speculated that it could actually happen in Read Full Story >>>
Sosulin vs Bacaro to headline first IBA Champions’ Night of 2025 in Yerevan
PhilBoxing.com, Sat, 18 Jan 2025
Yerevan, Armenia – An eight-match fight card is set for the first IBA Champions’ Night of the season tonight, as Yerevan plays host again, with the main event seeing Pavel Sosulin of Russia face Carlo Bacaro of the P Read Full Story >>>
‘Easy work’ – Shakur Stevenson makes bold prediction for Terence Crawford vs Canelo Alvarez fight
By Lewis Thompson, talkSPORT, Sat, 18 Jan 2025
Shakur Stevenson believes Terence Crawford can make 'easy work' of Canelo Alvarez.
Crawford and Alvarez reportedly held positive talks with Turki Alalshikh for their potential mega-fight at the Ring Magazine awards in London last weekend.
A report from renowned ESPN Knockout journalist Julius Read Full Story >>>
Deontay Wilder Sums Up Terence Crawford’s Chances Of Beating Canelo In Just 3 Words
By Kerr Ferguson, SecondsOut.com, Sat, 18 Jan 2025
Terence Crawford looks set to move up two weight classes from his last outing to challenge unified super-middleweight champion Saul ‘Canelo‘ Alvarez
The switch-hitter from Omaha is adamant that he can overcome the difference in bulk to be just the third man to defeat Canelo, after Floyd Maywe Read Full Story >>>
Tim Bradley Is Certain Who Wins Canelo vs Terence Crawford: “I’m Letting You Know”
By Kailem Lowe, Round by Round Boxing, Sat, 18 Jan 2025
Another prominent boxing figure has shared their thoughts about the potential super fight between Canelo Alvarez and Terence Crawford.
The pound-for-pound superstars are reportedly very close to finalising a showdown, which is likely to take place in September, with Las Vegas as the probable loca Read Full Story >>>
Blow-By-Blow goes to Sablayan
PhilBoxing.com, Fri, 17 Jan 2025
Veteran international campaigner Alvin Lagumbay battles Pepito Masangkay as they collide for the Philippine Boxing Federation super-lightweight crown on Manny Pacquiao Presents: Blow-By-Blow on Saturday in Sablaya Read Full Story >>>
OKC Drubs Cleveland Cavaliers, 134-114; Ties Season Series, League Best Record
By Teodoro Medina Reynoso, PhilBoxing.com, Fri, 17 Jan 2025
In the second meeting between two of the highly fancied teams in the NBA which fittingly happened in the mid-season today, the Oklahoma City Thunder manhandled the Cleveland Cavaliers, 134-114 squaring their series a Read Full Story >>>
Don José Sulaimán's achievements are remembered 11 years after his departure`
By Gabriel F. Cordero, PhilBoxing.com, Fri, 17 Jan 2025
José Sulaimán was president of the WBC from 1975 until his death on January 16, 2014, and is considered the main leader in the history of professional boxing and for his social human sensitivity that Read Full Story >>>
Weights from Philadelphia
PhilBoxing.com, Fri, 17 Jan 2025
Philadelphia (January 16, 2025) - Weights for Friday Night's King's Promotions card at Live! Casino Hotel Philadelphia.
Atif Oberlton 174.8 - Joaquin Berroa 173
(WBA Continental Americas Light Heavyweight Title)
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Terence Crawford's Cryptic Message After Errol Spence News: "The Game Has Changed"
By Ronald Crawley, RingSide24, Fri, 17 Jan 2025
Errol Spence Jr's comeback fight against Sebastian Fundora won't happen. The planned title fight at super-welterweight got canceled, leaving fans wondering what's next for the former welterweight champion.
Spence's last fight was a big loss to Terence Crawford in their undisputed welterweight wor Read Full Story >>>
Encinares draws with Japanese foe
By Lito delos Reyes, PhilBoxing.com, Fri, 17 Jan 2025
JED Encinares of Batangas settled for a majority draw in his second fight held last January 14 at Korakuen Hall in Tokyo, Japan.
The 17-year-old Encinares, who is based in Fuji, Shizuoka, drew with beginner Muto Konum Read Full Story >>>
Sheikh Turki Alalshikh shares key update on potential Canelo Alvarez vs. Terence Crawford fight
By Alexander Rosquez, BOLAVIP, Fri, 17 Jan 2025
The long-anticipated showdown between Canelo Alvarez and Terence Crawford has been a dream for boxing enthusiasts for years. A clash of this magnitude, pitting two of the world’s best pound-for-pound fighters, appears to be inching closer to reality.
Turki Alalshikh, a prominent figure in boxin Read Full Story >>>
Boxing's Global Shift: Why the US is No Longer King of the Ring
By Billie Sloane, iFL TV, Fri, 17 Jan 2025
Once upon a time, boxing was America’s game. The US held the keys to the kingdom, dominating world champions, fight nights, and pay-per-view numbers. But as we sit in 2025, the global landscape of professional boxing has shifted dramatically. A sport once ruled by American icons is now showcasing Read Full Story >>>
CROCKER VS. DONOVAN LAUNCH PRESS CONFERENCE QUOTES
PhilBoxing.com, Fri, 17 Jan 2025
Eddie Hearn, Matchroom Sport Chairman:
“Good afternoon everyone. Welcome to the Europa Hotel here in Belfast. It’s a fantastic turnout today. There’s great noise ahead of a massive fight. March 1 Read Full Story >>>
RFL Kickboxing Series reset on Feb. 9 at Diho 2
By Lito delos Reyes, PhilBoxing.com, Fri, 17 Jan 2025
THE Reality Fighting League [RFL] Kickboxing Series will now be held on February 9 at the Diho 2 Covered Court in Cabantian Davao City.
“The City Sports Development Division informed us that the Public Security Officers are requesting to ensure the safety of the event,” said Lloyd Anthony Abu Read Full Story >>>
Roy Jones Jr Predicts Canelo Alvarez vs Terence Crawford: “I Lean Towards Him”
By Kailem Lowe, Round by Round Boxing, Fri, 17 Jan 2025
Roy Jones Jr. is the latest ex-fighter to share his thoughts on the potential showdown between Canelo Alvarez and Terence Crawford.
Canelo and ‘Bud’ are reportedly close to being matched up in one of the biggest fights in boxing, despite there being 14lbs separating the pound-for-pound stars. Read Full Story >>>
Kell Brook Reveals Surprising Take on Canelo vs Crawford: "I've Been in There With Both"
By Ronald Crawley, RingSide24, Fri, 17 Jan 2025
Saul 'Canelo' Alvarez and Terence Crawford might face each other in a big boxing match. Fans and experts are talking about this potential fight between two of the best boxers in the world.
Canelo has won world titles in several weight classes, from super-welterweight to light-heavyweight. He's cu Read Full Story >>>
Canelo Alvarez vs. Terence Crawford - Teofimo Lopez makes prediction for potential meeting
By Christopher Walker, DAZN News, Fri, 17 Jan 2025
Teofimo Lopez is fully aware of the talent possessed by Canelo Alvarez after recently joining his training stable. So, he is in a perfect position to have his say on a potential fight between the Mexican star and Terence Crawford.
For long periods of Lopez’s career, the New Yorker has sought h Read Full Story >>>
Houston Whips Denver, 128-108; Tie Season and Keep Winning Ways
By Teodoro Medina Reynoso, PhilBoxing.com, Thu, 16 Jan 2025
Fully exploiting the absence of Nikola Jokic, the Houston Rockets routed the Denver Nuggets, 128-108 on the road to tie their season matchup at two wins each while continuing their winning ways.
After a competitiv Read Full Story >>>
Andre Ward Sums Up Terence Crawford’s Chances Against ‘Dangerous’ Canelo In Just 5 Words
By Toby Morgan, SecondsOut.com, Thu, 16 Jan 2025
A fight between Terence Crawford and Saul ‘Canelo’ Alvarez is on the brink of finally being announced.
After becoming a four-division world champion in August by defeating WBA super welterweight champion Israil Madrimov, Crawford is aiming even higher as he looks to move up to 168lbs to chall Read Full Story >>>
Tom Cribb: The Crown Jewel of Boxiana (1781–1848)
By Emmanuel Rivera, RRT, PhilBoxing.com, Thu, 16 Jan 2025
Lately, my thoughts have often wandered back to my impromptu jaunt to jolly old England in November of last year. As I sat in the storied Tom Cribb Pub, nestled near Piccadilly Circus, the name above the door seemed to echo the Read Full Story >>>
PPV.COM RETURNS TO THE RING LIVE STREAMING WORLD TITLE TILT DAVID BENAVIDEZ vs. DAVID MORRELL
PhilBoxing.com, Thu, 16 Jan 2025
Live from T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas
Saturday, Feb. 1, at 8 p.m. ET / 5 p.m. PT
LAS VEGAS, NEVADA (Jan 15, 2025) -- PPV.COM, which does not require a subscription, returns to the ring in its 2025 season debut w Read Full Story >>>
GOLDEN BOY PROMOTIONS TO DONATE ALL GOLDEN BOY FIGHT NIGHT ON DAZN: PRIEST VS. HOWARD EVENT TICKET SALES TO LOS ANGELES FIRE DEPARTMENT FOUNDATION
PhilBoxing.com, Thu, 16 Jan 2025
UNDERCARD TO FEATURE GOLDEN BOY’S FAN FRIENDLY FAVORITE FIGHTERS ON THE UP AND UP
GOLDEN BOY FIGHT NIGHT ON DAZN WILL BE LIVE FROM COMMERCE CASINO & HOTEL ON THURSDAY, JANUARY 23
COMMERCE, Calif. (Jan. 15, 20 Read Full Story >>>
Atif Oberlton Takes on Joaquin Berroa Lugo on Friday, January 17th at Live! Casino Hotel Philadelphia and Live on BXNGTV
PhilBoxing.com, Thu, 16 Jan 2025
Massive card features Undefeated Fighters Devon Young, Jorge Luis Sotolongo and Ali Ellis
Plus Quadir Albright and the Pro debut of MMA Star Kayla Hracho
Philadelphia (January 14, 2025) -THIS FRIDAY NIGHT January 17th, championship boxing comes to Live! Casino Hotel Philadelphia as undefeated Read Full Story >>>