Pacquiao and Barrios Make Weight: Final Hurdle Cleared for Blockbuster Saturday Night
By Dong Secuya, PhilBoxing.com, Sat, 19 Jul 2025
The anticipation for Manny Pacquiao's grand return to the boxing ring reached a fever pitch today, Friday, July 18, (Saturday, July 19 in Manila) as he and WBC Welterweight Champion Mario Barrios both successfully mad Read Full Story >>>
Usyk Registers Career-Heaviest Weight as Dubois Looks Ready for Undisputed Rematch at Wembley
PhilBoxing.com, Sat, 19 Jul 2025
The stage is set for a colossal heavyweight showdown at Wembley Stadium tomorrow, as unified heavyweight champion Oleksandr Usyk of Ukraine and challenger Daniel Dubois of the U.K. both successfully made weight today, Read Full Story >>>
Rodriguez vs. Cafu Unification Clash Set for Frisco, Texas; All Fighters Make Weight
By Dong Secuya, PhilBoxing.com, Sat, 19 Jul 2025
The highly anticipated Super-Flyweight unification showdown between San Antonio's own Jesse ‘Bam’ Rodriguez and South Africa's Phumelela Cafu is officially a go! Both champions, along with every fighter on the undercard Read Full Story >>>
LOPEZ VS. VARGAS WEIGHTS FROM PECHANGA RESORT CASINO
PhilBoxing.com, Sat, 19 Jul 2025
July 18, 2025 – Temecula, CA Main Event: 10 Rounds
Louie Lopez 146.6 lbs. vs. Adrian Vargas 147 lbs.
Emeka Nwokolo 153.4 lbs. vs. Jireh De Los Santos 153.6 lbs.
Devin Parrish 148.6 lbs. vs. Oscar Trujillo E Read Full Story >>>
“Bambol” Tolentino in Las Vegas: Supporting Filipino Athletes and Pacquiao
By Carlos Costa, PhilBoxing.com, Fri, 18 Jul 2025
L-R: Marcial, Tolentino and Costa.
LAS VEGAS, USA — Supporting Filipino athletes in their quest for glory is the life goal of Abraham "Bambol" Tolentino, President of the Philippine Olympic Committee.
C Read Full Story >>>
Hot hands
By Nick Giongco, Daily Tribune, Fri, 18 Jul 2025
LAS VEGAS — Mario Barrios is getting impatient. Make that very impatient.
The reigning World Boxing Council (WBC) welterweight champion, who meets Manny Pacquiao this Saturday at the MGM Grand, told the media that he is “getting tired of answering questions.”
“I am ready for war,” th Read Full Story >>>
‘He cracks’… Mario Barrios warned by Manny Pacquiao’s sparring partner as Pac-Man could score his first KO in years
By Harvey Burton, Bloody Elbow, Fri, 18 Jul 2025
Manny Pacquiao will challenge for his 13th world title against Mario Barrios on Saturday night.
Manny Pacquiao hopes to roll back the years in his world title contest with Mario Barrios to get his first win in six years.
Pacquiao has fought once since his win over Keith Thurman, losing in 2021 Read Full Story >>>
Unstoppable: Team Philippines Storms Into Davis Cup Finals After Qatar Sweep
By Marlon Bernardino, PhilBoxing.com, Fri, 18 Jul 2025
The Philippine tennis team delivered another dominant performance in the Davis Cup Group IV competition, sweeping Qatar 3-0 to secure a spot in the finals set for tomorrow morning.
AJ Lim set the pace for the Philippines with a composed and confident win in Singles 1, putting the team on the scor Read Full Story >>>
Blu Girls Stumble Against Taipei, Look to Regroup vs. Hong Kong
By Marlon Bernardino, PhilBoxing.com, Fri, 18 Jul 2025
The RP Blu Girls sustained their second straight defeat at the 2025 WBSC Women’s Softball Asia Cup after falling to Chinese Taipei, 3–0, in a tightly contested matchup. Despite a solid start on defense, the Filipinas struggled to generate offense, recording only two hits over seven innings. Taip Read Full Story >>>
Fighting for clean sweep
By Joaquin Henson, PhilBoxing.com, Fri, 18 Jul 2025
Magsayo (L) and Mata during the final presscon.
Three Filipino fighters take on separate opponents at the MGM Grand Garden Arena, Las Vegas, tomorrow night (Sunday morning, Manila) and Freddie Roach’s long-time Read Full Story >>>
WBA No. 2 Heavyweight Contender Michael Hunter Is Ready to Take on World Champion Kubrat Pulev; All Systems Go for Purse Bid Winner Don King
PhilBoxing.com, Fri, 18 Jul 2025
MIAMI, FLA. (July 17, 2025)—WBA Heavyweight contender Michael “The Bounty” Hunter is ready to show the world that he means business in the heavyweight division. Hunter is looking forward to his bout with WBA Heavywei Read Full Story >>>
Weights from Panama City; WBA Women's Interim Superfly Title at Stake
By Gabriel F. Cordero, PhilBoxing.com, Fri, 18 Jul 2025
On one of the most anticipated nights for global women's boxing, the prestigious century-old WBA has appointed the following Panamanian officials for its interim women's super flyweight world championship fight on Friday July 18:
Referee: Gustavo Padilla
Judges: Alexis Marín, Octavio Rodríguez Read Full Story >>>
Undefeated prospect Pryce Taylor Working hard to join Brooklyn’s Elite list of top heavyweight boxers
PhilBoxing.com, Fri, 18 Jul 2025
Back in the ring July 26 in Detroit
NEW YORK CITY (July 17, 2025) – Undefeated heavyweight prospect Pryce Taylor (8-0, 6 KOs) is set to return to the ring on July 26th in Detroit. After coming off his June 6th knockou Read Full Story >>>
Justin Goossen-Brown Set to Make DAZN Broadcasting Debut This Friday at Boxlab Promotions’ Night of Champions in Orlando
PhilBoxing.com, Fri, 18 Jul 2025
ORLANDO, FL (July 17, 2025) — A new voice is entering the world of boxing commentary as Justin Goossen-Brown makes his official debut as part of the DAZN broadcast team this Friday, July 18, during Boxlab Promotions’ Night of Champions, taking place at the prestigious Caribe Royale Hotel in Orla Read Full Story >>>
Chris Algieri Pulls Back Curtain: Manny Pacquiao Returned For A Reason, He's Not Delusional
By Thomas Gerbasi, The Ring, Fri, 18 Jul 2025
Manny Pacquiao can be 80 years old, and if he steps into the ring he will still make his opponent feel a certain way. That's what happens when facing an icon of the sport, regardless of where that icon is in real-life or boxing years.
WBC welterweight champion Mario Barrios will be that opponent Read Full Story >>>
Mauricio Sulaiman: ‘No regrets’ over Manny Pacquiao title shot
By Kieran Mulvaney, BoxingScene.com, Fri, 18 Jul 2025
LAS VEGAS – WBC president Mauricio Sulaiman says he has “no regrets” over allowing Manny Pacquiao to challenge for Mario Barrios’ welterweight title at the MGM Grand on Saturday, despite the 46-year-old being without a fight in four years, or a win in six.
“Immediately, the first though Read Full Story >>>
Philippine Davis Cup Team Sweeps Kuwait to Stay Unbeaten in Group IV
By Marlon Bernardino, PhilBoxing.com, Fri, 18 Jul 2025
The Philippine Men’s Davis Cup Team delivered another dominant performance at the Davis Cup Group IV Asia/Oceania zone, blanking Kuwait 3-0 in their latest tie held in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
Jean Henri Lhuillier, president of Unified Tennis Philippines and who served before as Davis Cup team man Read Full Story >>>
Pacquiao Promises Surprise Against Barrios
By Lito delos Reyes, PhilBoxing.com, Fri, 18 Jul 2025
Former world champion Manny “PacMan” Pacquiao is hinting at a surprise for current WBC welterweight champion Mario Barrios in their upcoming fight on July 19 [July 20, Manila time] at the MGM Grand Garden Arena i Read Full Story >>>
PACQUIAO VS. BARRIOS UNDERCARD MEDIA WORKOUT QUOTES
PhilBoxing.com, Fri, 18 Jul 2025
LAS VEGAS – July 16, 2025 – Fighters competing on Saturday’s jam-packed PBC event showed off their skills at a media workout on Wednesday before they step into the ring on July 19 at the MGM Grand Garden Arena Read Full Story >>>
Shawn Porter Reveals Surprising Insight After Watching Pacquiao Train: "Never Seen Him Like This"
By George Fields, RingSide24, Fri, 18 Jul 2025
Manny Pacquiao's getting ready to step back into the ring. The Filipino boxing legend will face WBC world welterweight champion Mario Barrios on July 19 at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas.
Pacquiao, now 46, hasn't fought since June 2021. In that bout, he lost to Yordenis Ugas, who held th Read Full Story >>>
Manny Pacquiao has lost his magic, but not his will. At 46, is this fight worth it?
By Jerry Izenberg, nj.com, Fri, 18 Jul 2025
“Manny may be 46 on paper, but in the ring, he fights at least 10 years younger.”
… Saul Bustos, Manny Pacquiao’s main sparring partner at the Wild Card Gym.
“I never saw a fighter get old in the gym. It always happens in the arena just after the bell rings.”
… The late Ray Ar Read Full Story >>>
Nutritionist And Former Foe Chris Algieri Dishes On 46-Year-Old Pacquiao’s Chances vs Barrios [Exclusive]
By Joseph Hammond, Sports Illustrated, Fri, 18 Jul 2025
Former Manny Pacquiao opponent Chris Algieri offered his take on Pacquiao's history-making effort to win a world championship in the welterweight division at the age of 46.
Algeiri says the first round will be a good time to assess what direction the fight is headed in.
"Power is the last thin Read Full Story >>>
Floyd Mayweather poised with mega offer if Manny Pacquiao wins
By Phil D. Jay, World Boxing News, Fri, 18 Jul 2025
A Manny Pacquiao victory over WBC welterweight champion Mario Barrios could finally lure Floyd Mayweather out of retirement for a long-awaited rematch, WBN understands.
Almost a decade after their 2015 clash, which shattered all financial records in boxing history, Mayweather holds the key to a m Read Full Story >>>
Rosaupan rules Pasay rapid chess championship
By Marlon Bernardino, PhilBoxing.com, Fri, 18 Jul 2025
Jan Lei Kian Rosaupan ruled via tie break the Pasay Chess Community 3rd Anniversary Open Rapid Chess Tournament (2000 and below) last Sunday, July 13, 2025 at the Plaza Mall Activity Center, LRT Libertad Station, Pasay City.
Rosaupan, tied for first-second-third places with Mark Bravo and Sherwin Read Full Story >>>
Blu Girls Fall to China in Nail-Biter, Slip to 5–2 in Asia Cup
By Marlon Bernardino, PhilBoxing.com, Fri, 18 Jul 2025
The RP Blu Girls came heartbreakingly close to upsetting unbeaten China but ultimately fell short in a tight 2–1 contest at the 2025 WBSC Women’s Softball Asia Cup. Despite a strong showing and an early defensive stand that held China scoreless for six innings, the Philippines couldn't hold off Read Full Story >>>
The 19th Thousand Island Cup Philippine Xiangqi Open tournament on August 3
By Marlon Bernardino, PhilBoxing.com, Fri, 18 Jul 2025
The 19th Thousand Island Cup Philippine Xiangqi Open tournament gets underway on August 3, 9 and 10, 2025 at the Eastern Athletic Association, Mezzanine, Cathay Mansions Building, Room M-103, 1407 Mayhaligue Street, Sta. Cruz, Manila.
Jointly organized by the Philippine Xiangqi Federation Preside Read Full Story >>>
Pacquiao’s Legacy in Motion: PacMan contra El Azteca
By Emmanuel Rivera, RRT, PhilBoxing.com, Thu, 17 Jul 2025
Art of Jun Aquino (Courtesy of Manny Pacquiao Foundation)
July 16, 2025
Let’s not call it a comeback — the kind that heavily leans on memory. Manny Pacquiao isn’t stepping into the ring for nost Read Full Story >>>
Boxing-Pacquiao ready to spring surprise as he targets Barrios' belt in comeback fight
By Reuters, MSN Sports, Thu, 17 Jul 2025
(Reuters) -Former world champion Manny Pacquiao is embracing his underdog status as he gets ready to turn back the clock when he steps out of retirement to face WBC welterweight champion Mario Barrios in their Saturday showdown at the MGM Grand.
The 46-year-old Filipino feels rejuvenated after fo Read Full Story >>>
Manny Pacquiao pushing for Floyd Mayweather rematch after Mario Barrios: 'He's been ducking, avoiding me'
By Darshan Desai, Yahoo! Sports, Thu, 17 Jul 2025
When Manny Pacquiao and Floyd Mayweather Jr. entered the ring at the MGM Grand Garden Arena on May 2, 2015, they did so taking part in the richest fight in boxing history.
Five years of marination had led to a commercial bonanza, as 4.6 million Americans purchased the fight on pay-per-view, and t Read Full Story >>>
Blu Girls Crush Singapore 13-0, Set Sights on China in Asia Cup Showdown
By Marlon Bernardino, PhilBoxing.com, Thu, 17 Jul 2025
The RP Blu Girls delivered yet another commanding performance in the WBSC Women’s Softball Asia Cup 2025, overwhelming Singapore with a lopsided 13-0 victory. The Philippine squad erupted with eight runs in the first inning and never looked back, ending the game in just four innings. This dominant Read Full Story >>>