Mexicans Nery and Alameda for WBC 122-Lbs Belt
By Carlos Costa, PhilBoxing.com, Sat, 15 Aug 2020
Exciting, aggressive Mexican knockout artist Luis “Pantera” Nery (30-0, 26 KO’s) of Tijuana and compatriot Aarón Alameda (25-0, 13 KO’s) of Sonora can’t wait to get in the ring to battle for the vacant WBC Super Read Full Story >>>
MADRIMOV DREAMING OF UZBEK BLOCKBUSTER
PhilBoxing.com, Sat, 15 Aug 2020
Israil Madrimov is looking to steal the show again to convince promoter Eddie Hearn to put on a huge show in Uzbekistan as he faces Eric Walker in a final eliminator for the WBA World Super-Welterweight title in the streets of Read Full Story >>>
Notwithstanding Covid-19 Pandemic US Remains Boxing, Sports Capital
By Teodoro Medina Reynoso, PhilBoxing.com, Sat, 15 Aug 2020
Top Rank's boxing bubble at MGM Grand in Las Vegas.
Amidst the criticisms related to the US response on the Coronavirus pandemic, including tagging it as recklessly hubristic, Americans are showing their willingne Read Full Story >>>
Manny Pacquiao Wants Two More Fights, Then Run for President of the Phillipines
Breitbart, Sat, 15 Aug 2020
Boxing trainer Freddy Roach says Manny Pacquiao is two fights away from running to become president of the Philippines.
“Manny would like to fight a couple of more times and then run for the presidency of his country,” Roach told BoxingScene.com on Thursday.
Roach added that the race would Read Full Story >>>
FINAL WEIGHTS AND OFFICIALS FOR SATURDAY’S SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING® TRIPLEHEADER
PhilBoxing.com, Sat, 15 Aug 2020
Live at 9 p.m. ET/6 p.m. PT on SHOWTIME®
UNCASVILLE, Conn. – August 14, 2020 – WBC Super Middleweight World Champion David Benavidez missed weight today at the official weigh-in for Saturday’s SHOWTIME C Read Full Story >>>
Weigh-In Results: Carl Frampton and Michael Conlan Co-Headline from London
PhilBoxing.com, Sat, 15 Aug 2020
TOMORROW at 4 p.m. ET / 1 p.m. PT live on ESPN & ESPN Deportes
(ESPN & ESPN Deportes, 4 p.m. ET / 1 p.m. PT)
• Carl Frampton 134.4 lbs vs. Darren Traynor 134.25 lbs
(Lightweight — 10 Rounds)
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Heavyweight Jeremiah Milton’s Highly Anticipated Pro Debut Set for August 20 on Detroit Kronk Card
PhilBoxing.com, Sat, 15 Aug 2020
LAS VEGAS, NV (August 14, 2020) – After a couple of fight cancellations due to opponents testing positive for COVID-19, the highly anticipated pro debut of heavyweight boxer Jeremiah Milton, will take place on the “DETROIT BR Read Full Story >>>
Done deal: Vasiliy Lomachenko and Teofimo Lopez set to fight October 17 in Sin City
By Anthony Cocks, MaxBoxing.com, Sat, 15 Aug 2020
WBA and WBO lightweight champion Vasiliy Lomachenko 14-1 (10) and IBF counterpart Teofimo Lopez 15-0 (12) have reached a deal for a unification bout with the working date of October 17.
Lopez baulked at the original purse offering of $1.2 million for their highly anticipated showdown with Lo Read Full Story >>>
Vasyl Lomachenko talks Teofimo Lopez as undisputed confirmation nears
By Phil D. Jay, World Boxing News, Sat, 15 Aug 2020
Vasyl Lomachenko will face Teofimo Lopez in an undisputed lightweight unification clash that will see the winner hailed as the king of the division.
Loma and Lopez had been locked in discussions with promoter Bob Arum and have finally reached a deal that suits all.
The contest is now being eye Read Full Story >>>
Manny Pacquiao to Run for Philippines President After 2 Fights, Trainer Says
By Mike Chiari, BleacherReport.com, Sat, 15 Aug 2020
Legendary boxing trainer Freddie Roach said Thursday that Manny Pacquiao wants to fight two more times before running for president of the Philippines.
In an interview with Dan Rafael of BoxingScene.com, Roach discussed Pacquiao's potential plans for the future: "Manny would like to fight a coupl Read Full Story >>>
A Non-Pacquiao Fight Watching Guide For Pacquiao Fans A Non-Pacquiao Fight Watching Guide For Pacquiao Fans
By Paul Magno, Overtime Heroics, Sat, 15 Aug 2020
By all accounts, Manny Pacquiao is not even close to fighting. While rumors have been popping up and buzz has swirled around, there’s nothing concrete on the horizon for the Filipino icon. More and more, it looks as though Manny will not be fighting this year. Maybe the first half of next year is Read Full Story >>>
Have ₱1.5 billion lying on the floor? Manny Pacquiao’s Forbes mansion could be yours
By Johannes Chua, The Manila Bulletin, Sat, 15 Aug 2020
What pandemic?
Now, it can be told. The rumor early this year was true. The mansion in North Forbes Park of boxing champ and Senator Manny Pacquiao is up for sale, according to Presello website, the online portal for listings involving mansions with prices with so many zeroes it would make your Read Full Story >>>
BRÆKHUS: I’VE SEEN IT ALL IN BOXING
PhilBoxing.com, Fri, 14 Aug 2020
Cecilia Brækhus says her experience will be the key as the undisputed Welterweight champion puts her titles on the line against Jessica McCaskill on the streets of downtown Tulsa, Oklahoma, on Saturday August 15, live on DAZN Read Full Story >>>
Former Champ Rosendo Álvarez Receives WBC Humanitarian of the Year Award
By Carlos Costa, PhilBoxing.com, Fri, 14 Aug 2020
Rosendo Alvarez.
The World Boxing Council has decided to grant its “WBC Humanitarian of the Year Award” to two-time world champion Rosendo Álvarez for his determined support to the community and for extendin Read Full Story >>>
Carl Frampton & Michael Conlan: The Belfast Boys Return Saturday Afternoon LIVE on ESPN
PhilBoxing.com, Fri, 14 Aug 2020
Closed-door event will take place in London (ESPN, 4 p.m. ET)
Undercard bouts to stream live on ESPN+ (2:30 p.m. ET)
LONDON (August 13, 2020) — The Belfast Boys, former two-weight world champion Carl "The Read Full Story >>>
Espinoza-Valdes clash Friday on Boxeo Telemundo summer series opener
PhilBoxing.com, Fri, 14 Aug 2020
Miami, Fla: All systems are a go for this Friday Night's return of BoxeoTelemundo 12AM/EST
After careful safety planning with health andlocal government officials All Star Boxing, Inc has partnered with *NYC Read Full Story >>>
MORNING KOMBAT HOSTS LUKE THOMAS AND BRIAN CAMPBELL TO HOST LIVE STREAM OF OFFICIAL WEIGH-IN AHEAD OF DAVID BENAVIDEZ VS. ALEXIS ANGULO SUPER MIDDLEWEIGHT WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP
PhilBoxing.com, Fri, 14 Aug 2020
Friday: Official Weigh-In – 10:45 a.m. ET/7:45 a.m. PT
Three-Fight SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING® Telecast
Presented by Premier Boxing Champions | Saturday, August 15
LIVE on SHOWTIME® at 9 p.m. ET/6 p.m. PT
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September 5: Jamel Herring to Defend Junior Lightweight World Title Against Jonathan Oquendo From MGM Grand In Las Vegas
PhilBoxing.com, Fri, 14 Aug 2020
Steven Nelson-DeAndre Ware super middleweight bout to serve as co-feature
LAS VEGAS (August 13, 2020) — WBO junior lightweight world champion Jamel “Semper Fi” Herring hopes the wait is finally over. Herrin Read Full Story >>>
Manny Pacquiao is thinking about the end of his boxing career and which 2 fights to retire on, according to his coach Freddie Roach
By Alan Dawson, Business Insider, Fri, 14 Aug 2020
Manny Pacquiao is thinking about the end of his boxing career, which two fights to retire on, and would likely try and run for Philippines president once he has hung up the gloves for good.
That's according to his coach Freddie Roach, who joked to the veteran Boxing Scene reporter Dan Rafael that Read Full Story >>>
Manny Pacquiao should fight two more times then run for presidency–Freddie Roach
GMA News Online, Fri, 14 Aug 2020
Hall of Fame trainer Freddie Roach Eight has laid down the fine print for Manny Pacquiao’s path to retirement.
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The celebrated trainer is convinced that the eight-division champion has two more fights left in him. After that, Roach would like to see his pupil realize his dream o Read Full Story >>>
Is It Time For Pacquiao To Call It Quits?
By Quitano, FightNights, Fri, 14 Aug 2020
Whether it’s a boxing ring or an MMA octagon, no one would dare question the courage that is required for combatants to step inside of either realm.
That being said, for many veterans of combat sports, the toughest thing to do has always been to decide to permanently step out of the place where Read Full Story >>>
Canelo ‘didn’t lose’ to Floyd Mayweather, could emulate Manny Pacquiao
By Phil D. Jay, World Boxing News, Fri, 14 Aug 2020
Pound for pound king Canelo Alvarez took nothing away from his 2013 defeat to Floyd Mayweather, including the fact he was edged out on points.
The Mexican superstar, speaking recently to actor Eugenio Derbez, outlined his thoughts on the event – which at the time was labeled ‘The One’.
C Read Full Story >>>
STORY OF PHILIPPINE BOXING PART LX: MANNY PACQUIAO'S STAR SHINES WORLDWIDE AS IBF WORLD SUPER BANTAMWEIGHT CHAMPION
By Maloney L. Samaco, PhilBoxing.com, Thu, 13 Aug 2020
Pacquiao defeats Ledwaba on June 6, 2001 in Las Vegas.
Manny Pacquiao had one title fight after winning the WBC and lineal flyweight title from Thailand's Chatchai Sasakul. Before that, he stopped Australia's Todd Makel Read Full Story >>>
Damien Vazquez declares all out Mexican War vs Brandon Figueroa
PhilBoxing.com, Thu, 13 Aug 2020
Las Vegas, Nevada - Damien Vazquez (15-1-1) is counting down the days until his September 26th showdown against WBA super bantamweight champion Brandon Figueroa (20-0-1). The fight takes place at the Mohegan Sun in Connecticut.
The loaded Showtime pay-per-view event is co-headlined by Jermall Cha Read Full Story >>>
SHAW JOINS TEAM EUROPE
PhilBoxing.com, Thu, 13 Aug 2020
Jayson Shaw will make his fifth consecutive appearance on Team Europe at this year’s partypoker Mosconi Cup after being selected as captain Alex Lely’s first wildcard pick for pool’s showcase event, which will take place at Alexandra Palace, London, this December 1-4, live on Sky Sports and DA Read Full Story >>>
World Boxing Association President Gilberto Mendoza positive for Covid-19
World Boxing News, Thu, 13 Aug 2020
World Boxing Association President Gilberto Mendoza tested positive for COVID-19 this week, it has been revealed by the boxing sanctioning body.
Mendoza showed some mild symptoms that required the test that came out positive.
The WBA said: “For the WBA leader, care and health have been a pri Read Full Story >>>
"SFT 23 VR: Jeffrey vs. Assis" OFFICIAL WEIGHTS
PhilBoxing.com, Thu, 13 Aug 2020
Streaming live & exclusively on FITE.TV pay per view TOMORROW (Thursday) night from Miami
MIAMI (August 12, 2020) -- The official weigh in was held today in Miami for tomorrow (Thursday) night's "SFT 23 VR: Jeffrey vs. Assis " Read Full Story >>>
UNITED CITY FC: UNITED CITY FOOTBALL CLUB (UCFC) CAPS FULL ROSTER ANNOUNCEMENT WITH THE SIGNING OF FIL-SWISS GOALKEEPER ANTHONY PINTHUS
PhilBoxing.com, Thu, 13 Aug 2020
UCFC AND ADT AGREE ON LOAN MOVE FOR PINTHUS, TO EXPOSE HIM TO AFC CUP COMPETITION
13 AUGUST 2020 - Manila, Philippines: United City Football Club (UCFC) caps its full roster announcement, ahead of the FIFA transfer window Read Full Story >>>
Young to launch National Online Blitz chess championships
By Marlon Bernardino, PhilBoxing.com, Thu, 13 Aug 2020
Chess aficionados will have a chance to display their chess skills when the 1st Red Cedar National Online Blitz chess championships gets going on August 20, Thursday at 12:30 pm at lichess.org.
Tournament organizer and Till I Met You (TIMY) group founder International Master Angelo Abundo Young s Read Full Story >>>
Options for Casimero
By Teodoro Medina Reynoso, PhilBoxing.com, Thu, 13 Aug 2020
Like the proverbial hot potato, both Bob Arum and Naoya Inoue have let go of Johnriel Casimero.
Now it can be told that Casimero was right in saying that Inoue was avoiding him since their cancelled April 25 fight date due t Read Full Story >>>