“The Pitbull” in Shape Ahead of Gervonta Davis War
By Carlos Costa, PhilBoxing.com, Fri, 03 Dec 2021
This is how relaxed and strong Mexican challenger Isaac “Pitbull” Cruz looked like during the media workout 3 days ahead of the most important fight of his life.
Yes indeed, the 23-year-old Isaac “Pitb Read Full Story >>>
OMICRON VARIANT FORCES POSTPONEMENT OF GOLOVKIN - MURATA WORLD TITLE FIGHT SCHEDULED FOR DEC. 29 IN JAPAN
PhilBoxing.com, Fri, 03 Dec 2021
NEW YORK (Dec. 3, 2021) -- The global spread of the new Omicron variant of Covid-19 has forced the postponement of the middleweight title unification fight between IBF/IBO champion Gennadiy "GGG" Golovkin and WBA champion Ry Read Full Story >>>
A special kind of "Monster"
By Katareena Carysse Roska, PhilBoxing.com, Fri, 03 Dec 2021
LOS ANGELES -- For boxers in the bantamweight division, getting a ring date with WBA and IBF champion Naoya Inoue has become a magnificent obsession.
The 5-foot-5 Japanese is a certified box-office draw that facilitates huge p Read Full Story >>>
Gervonta Davis, "Pitbull" Cruz Face Off During Presscon, Promising Fireworks
By Carlos Costa, PhilBoxing.com, Fri, 03 Dec 2021
Unbeaten KO King Gervonta "Tank" Davis and his come-forward Mexican challenger Isaac "Pitbull" Cruz faced off for the first time during a promotional presscon, joined on the stage by promoter Floyd Mayweather Jr., both f Read Full Story >>>
Toscano Promotions, Presents "Rising Stars" This Saturday Night at The Stockton Auditorium in Stockton, California and Live on FITE.TV
PhilBoxing.com, Fri, 03 Dec 2021
Damian Sosa takes on Clay Collard in The Main Event
Manuel Jaimes takes on Former World Champion Moises Flores
Stockton, Ca.--This Saturday night, December 4th, at the Civic Auditorium in Stockton, California, Toscano Promotions present a world-class night of professional boxing that will featur Read Full Story >>>
Split-T Management Signs 2021 Olympic Bronze Medal Winner Oshae Jones
PhilBoxing.com, Fri, 03 Dec 2021
New York (December 2, 2021)--Split-T Management is proud to announce the signing of 2021 Olympic Bronze Winner Oshae Jones to a managerial contract.
"We are very excited to add Oshae to our roster. She is one of the most decorated amateur boxers, and we feel she will be recognized as one of the t Read Full Story >>>
Floyd Mayweather is rooting for Manny Pacquiao to become President of the Philippines
By JJ Wrighter , NowBoxing.com, Fri, 03 Dec 2021
Floyd Mayweather Jr and Manny Pacquiao fought in 2015 and leading up to their clash the two future hall of fame fighters had such loyal fanbases it made for an intense rivalry.
For years the fans were going at each other with one side claiming Pacquiao ducked drug tests, and the other side saying Read Full Story >>>
Golovkin-Murata Off Due To Covid In Japan
By Marquis Johns, Big Fight Weekend, Fri, 03 Dec 2021
The Big Drama Show premiere in Japan will start next year as COVID found another way to delay IBF middleweight champion Gennady Golovkin and WBA Super champion, Ryota Murata.
Mike Coppinger over at ESPN broke the news Thursday night that the December 29 unification bout in Japan was called becaus Read Full Story >>>
India’s Lalbiakkima Stops Thai Kimsahwat, Captures IBA Intercontinental Strap
By Carlos Costa, PhilBoxing.com, Fri, 03 Dec 2021
Unbeaten coming-forward Indian 105-pounder Nutlai Lalbiakkima (3-0, 3 KO’s), fighting in his hometown of Aizawl in Mizoram State, overwhelmed and stopped in just 2 rounds Thai southpaw Gerttipong Kimsahwat, 23, of Read Full Story >>>
HANEY VS. DIAZ, JR. - FINAL PRESS CONFERENCE QUOTES
PhilBoxing.com, Fri, 03 Dec 2021
LAS VEGAS (December 2, 2021): WBC Lightweight World Champion Devin "The Dream" Haney (26-0, 15 KOs) and WBC Interim Lightweight World Champion Joseph "JoJo" Diaz (32-1-1, 15KOs) hosted their final press conference tod Read Full Story >>>
GERVONTA DAVIS VS. ISAAC CRUZ FINAL PRESS CONFERENCE QUOTES
PhilBoxing.com, Fri, 03 Dec 2021
Five-Time World Champion Davis and Hard-Hitting Contender Cruz Go Face-to-Face Ahead of World Title Showdown Headlining SHOWTIME PPV® This Sunday, December 5 in Premier Boxing Champions Event from STAPLES Center in Los Read Full Story >>>
SPORTS SHORTS 270: JONAS SULTAN WANTS NAOYA INOUE THAN NONITO DONAIRE AND JOHN RIEL CASIMERO
By Maloney L. Samaco, PhilBoxing.com, Fri, 03 Dec 2021
Jonas Sultan dreams of getting a chance to fight Japanese "Monster" Naoya Inoue, the unified WBA, IBF, and Ring magazine bantamweight champion. He is also the former WBO junior bantamweight titlist and the form Read Full Story >>>
Antonio, Gomez, Laylo banner tough field in Philippine National Chess Championships 2021
By Marlon Bernardino, PhilBoxing.com, Fri, 03 Dec 2021
MANILA---THE who’s who in Philippine chess, led by 13-time Philippine Open Champion Grandmaster Rogelio "Joey" Antonio Jr. of Quezon City, Grandmaster John Paul Gomez of Binan, Laguna and Grandmaster Darwin Laylo of Pasig City have confirmed their participation in the Philippine National Chess Cha Read Full Story >>>
Light Heavyweight Action Stars Unite! Joe Smith Jr. to Defend WBO World Title Against Callum Johnson January 15 at Turning Stone Resort Casino and LIVE on ESPN
PhilBoxing.com, Fri, 03 Dec 2021
VERONA, N.Y. (Dec. 2, 2021) — Joe Smith Jr., Long Island’s working class hero, will make the long-awaited first defense of his WBO light heavyweight world title against British knockout artist Callum Johnson on Satu Read Full Story >>>
'Sugar Shy' vows to make another statement tomorrow night
PhilBoxing.com, Fri, 03 Dec 2021
Shiloh Defreitas made a big impact when he entered the paid ranks in October - and he has vowed to do the same again when he returns against Dario Borosa on Friday's stacked #MTKFightNight.
Rising star Defreitas (1- Read Full Story >>>
"I feel like I'm at my prime right now"- Is former world champion Joseph Diaz Jr. being overlooked ahead of his defining bout with Devin Haney?
By Shivam Khatwani, sportskeeda, Fri, 03 Dec 2021
Devin Haney is set to take on the biggest challenge of his career in the form of Joseph Diaz this Saturday, December 4.
Heading into the fight, Haney is a massive favorite, as would be expected. However, the threat Diaz brings to the squared circle should certainly not be overlooked.
In a spor Read Full Story >>>
Devin Haney will fight George Kambosos Jr in his own backyard of Australia, says Eddie Hearn
By Thomas Ward, GIVEMESPORT, Fri, 03 Dec 2021
Devin Haney would be happy to fight George Kambosos Jr in his own backyard in Australia, according to his promoter Eddie Hearn.
The Australian, 28, ended Teofimo Lopez's brief reign as unified lightweight champion last weekend coming out on top courtesy of a split decision in Las Vegas.
T Read Full Story >>>
Gervonta Davis shouts out warning message from car window to George Kambosos
By Ben Davies, mirror.co.uk, Fri, 03 Dec 2021
Davis has fired a warning message to new undisputed lightweight champion Kambosos from his car window, claiming he is going to "whoop him" to gain the belts
Gervonta Davis has sparked a new rivalry with George Kambosos claiming he is going to "whoop" him in a warning message sent from his car.
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George Kambosos - Teofimo Lopez: Epilogue
By Bill Tibbs, MaxBoxing.com, Fri, 03 Dec 2021
In a possible candidate for ‘Upset of the Year’, George ‘Ferocious’ Kambosos Jr. (20-0, 10 KO’s) won a SD 12 over former undisputed lightweight champion Teofimo ‘The Takeover’ Lopez (16-1 12 KO’s). Australia’s Kambosos walked away with Lopez’s WBA, IBF, WBO, and WBC belts this pa Read Full Story >>>
“KING KONG” VS “PRINCE CHARLES” IBF HEAVYWEIGHT ELIMINATOR SET FOR NEW YEAR’S DAY
By Carlos Costa, PhilBoxing.com, Thu, 02 Dec 2021
Cuban big man Luis “King Kong” Ortiz (32-2, 27 KO’s) and tough 6' 5” “Prince” Charles Martin (28-2-1, 25 KO’s) are on the verge to collide in a 12-rounder, high-stakes heavyweight world title eliminator showdo Read Full Story >>>
Boxing Fighters System 2: WKN world championship doubleheader in Nimes, France
PhilBoxing.com, Thu, 02 Dec 2021
The long-awaited Boxing Fighters System 2 takes place at Salle
Pablo Neruda in Nimes on Saturday, December 4. The events marks the return of World Championship Kickboxing to France featuring the A-list representative Read Full Story >>>
Nina Hughes set for highly-anticipated professional debut
PhilBoxing.com, Thu, 02 Dec 2021
Nina Hughes will become the latest talented female star to join the paid ranks on Friday - and she's relishing every moment of it ahead of this week's action-packed #MTKFightNight event.
Hughes faces experienced Claudia F Read Full Story >>>
Davis, Haney, Lomachenko: Who is in Most Danger?
By Cliff Rold, BoxingScene.com, Thu, 02 Dec 2021
Teofimo Lopez, coming off a career making win over Vasyl Lomachenko, was going to continue his march to superstardom last weekend, going through long delayed mandatory contender George Kambosos and on to bigger things.
That was the plan.
For most of the boxing world, it was the assumption.
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Manny Pacquiao ‘revealing something special’ on December 4
World Boxing News, Thu, 02 Dec 2021
Former boxing world champion and Philippines Presidential candidate Manny Pacquiao will reveal something special on December 4th.
Taking to social media to begin a new handle called ‘TeamPacquiao_GG,’ the eight-weight titleholder will announce on Saturday.
In adding boxing gloves to a gami Read Full Story >>>
Thai 118-lbs challenger Aran Dipaen Eating Good in Japan Ahead of Tough Naoya Inoue Fight
By Carlos Costa, PhilBoxing.com, Thu, 02 Dec 2021
World title challenger Aran Dipaen (12-2, 11 KO’s), the hard-swinging Thai fighter set to battle sensational unified WBA/IBF Bantamweight world champion “The Monster” Naoya Inoue (21-0, 18 KO’s), is already in his hotel Read Full Story >>>
DIAZ: I HAVE MORE TOOLS THAN JUST EXPERIENCE TO BEAT HANEY
PhilBoxing.com, Thu, 02 Dec 2021
‘JoJo’ believes he has the edge in every department over WBC champion
Joseph ‘JoJo’ Diaz says that people are sleeping on his speed, power and skills as he prepares to challenge Devin Haney for the WBC World Lightwe Read Full Story >>>
GERVONTA DAVIS VS. ISAAC CRUZ MEDIA WORKOUT QUOTES
PhilBoxing.com, Thu, 02 Dec 2021
Five-Time World Champion Davis and Hard-Hitting Contender Cruz Preview World Title Showdown Headlining SHOWTIME PPV® This Sunday, December 5 in Premier Boxing Champions Event from STAPLES Center in Los Angeles
LO Read Full Story >>>
After Controversial Decision Loss, Bantamweight Alejandro Santiago Wants Gary Antonio Russell Rematch as World Title Eliminator
PhilBoxing.com, Thu, 02 Dec 2021
Alejandro Santiago.
Accustomed to boxing’s ups and downs, Mexican bantamweight contender Alejandro “Peque” Santiago says he’s not going to let his nationally televised and highly controversial majority-decision loss Read Full Story >>>
Ancajas-Ioka fight in peril
By Nick Giongco, Daily Tribune, Thu, 02 Dec 2021
No official word from the Japanese promoter has been relayed to the camp of world boxing champion Jerwin Ancajas, but it doesn’t look as if the International Boxing Federation (IBF) super-flyweight champion will be travelling to Tokyo anytime soon for the 31 December unification clash with World B Read Full Story >>>
EXCLUSIVE: Dropped twice, heavyweight Mihai Nistor learns opponent tested positive
By Phil D. Jay, World Boxing News, Thu, 02 Dec 2021
Shock hit the heavyweight ranks earlier this year when Mihai Nistor, the man who has defeated Anthony Joshua, Filip Hrgovic, and Otto Wallin, got dropped twice by Colby Madison.
The event made headlines around the world as Nistor clawed his way back into the fight to score a third straight knocko Read Full Story >>>