Gomera and Ding are set to clash for the WBC Asia 126 belt
By Carlos Costa, PhilBoxing.com, Thu, 05 Feb 2026
Filipino warrior Jelbirt "Panther" Gomera (15-8-2, 8 KOs) and Chinese fighter Yafei Ding (6-2-1, 3 KOs) both made weight for their 10-round showdown on February 6 at The Bazaar Hotel in Bangkok.
Gomera's got exper Read Full Story >>>
“Thunderdome 53 is stacked and I cant wait to see these fights March 13 at Thunderdome 53 - Promoter Tony Tolj
PhilBoxing.com, Thu, 05 Feb 2026
Friday the 13th of March, Dragon Fire Boxing hits the Metro City Arena for the first time this year for Thunderdome 53 with a stacked card.
There is 6 title fights;
WBC Australasia Super Middleweight Title pits Ryan Daye and Jye Chin together. These are 2 power punchers both moving up in weigh Read Full Story >>>
WORLD ELITE SUMO MAKES ITS PRUDENTIAL CENTER DEBUT ON SATURDAY, APRIL 18
PhilBoxing.com, Thu, 05 Feb 2026
Tickets go On Sale Friday, February 6 at 10 am ET
Newark, NJ – February 4, 2026 – World Elite Sumo (WES) rumbles into New Jersey’s with its Prudential Center debut on Saturday, April 18, launching a new era Read Full Story >>>
Sumalinog Brothers Score Wins in Bohol; Sign with Monty Flores (PHOTOS)
By Carlos Costa, PhilBoxing.com, Thu, 05 Feb 2026
Sumalinog Bros pose with Flores.
DUERO, Bohol -- The promising Sumalinog Brothers, Kevin and Khyl, not only scored exciting knockout wins in their home province of Bohol.
They also got Read Full Story >>>
MANNY PACQUIAO PROMOTIONS ANNOUNCES AGREEMENT WITH TEAM BOXING LEAGUE
PhilBoxing.com, Thu, 05 Feb 2026
Las Vegas, NV (February 4, 2026) – Manny Pacquiao Promotions today announced that it has entered into an agreement with Team Boxing League (“TBL”) outlining the proposed future involvement of Manny Pacquiao and Manny Pacquiao Promotions with the league as it continues to expand its team-based Read Full Story >>>
Trifon Petrov unveils the signing of another USA Team member in Ariana Carrasco
PhilBoxing.com, Thu, 05 Feb 2026
Ariana Carrasco has signed a long-term management agreement with Trifon Petrov and Imperial Boxing.
Carrasco started boxing at age 12 and had over 80 amateur fights. She had an impressive amateur career and won 12 national Read Full Story >>>
Jerome Gonzales off to a marvelous start in J&P 10 Ball Cup at Pacman's Cue Club
By Marlon Bernardino, PhilBoxing.com, Thu, 05 Feb 2026
Jerome Gonzales kicked off his title bid in the J&P 10 Ball Cup with aplomb after picking up his opening wins in Pacman's Cue Club, located at the World Wide Corporate Center on Shaw Boulevard, Mandaluyong City Wednesday night.
Gonzales upset veteran player Eric Bayhon, 7-5.
"It is a good star Read Full Story >>>
DCL amateur MMA on Feb. 21 at Sta. Lucia Mall
By Lito delos Reyes, PhilBoxing.com, Thu, 05 Feb 2026
THE Davao Combat League [DCL] Amateur Mixed Martial Arts will have its initial offering on February 21 at the Sta. Lucia Mall in Buhangin.
A total of 13 pairs from different matches – mixed martial arts, kickboxing and Jiu-Jitsu.
“Eight MMA plus two kickboxing and three Jiu-Jitsu will comp Read Full Story >>>
Something doesn't smell right in Floyd Mayweather's lawsuit of Showtime
By Lance Pugmire, BoxingScene.com, Thu, 05 Feb 2026
You’re reminded often in this business – especially in the coverage of boxing – to apply the sniff test to certain stories.
Floyd Mayweather Jnr suing Showtime and its former president Stephen Espinoza for more than $340 million in misappropriated funds nearly 10 years after he fought on th Read Full Story >>>
THE PAST WEEK IN ACTION 3 FEBRUARY 2026: Shakur Schools Teofimo to Become 4-Division Champ; Zayas Unifies WBA/WBO Superwelter; Kelly Beats Murtazaliev
By Eric Armit, PhilBoxing.com, Wed, 04 Feb 2026
HIGHLIGHTS:
-Shakur Stevenson outpoints Teofimo Lopez to win the WBC super lightweight title.
-Bruce Carrington knocks out Carlos Castro for vacant WBC featherweight title
-Keyshawn Davis, Jarrell Miller and Austin W Read Full Story >>>
Round 12 with Mauricio Sulaimán: A Grand Week for Boxing in NY
By Mauricio Sulaimán, PhilBoxing.com, Wed, 04 Feb 2026
This past week was filled with mixed emotions. My wife Christiane’s grandmother, Doña Manira Salomón Zairick, passed away at the age of 95, leaving behind a united family rooted in deep principles, values, and Read Full Story >>>
Floyd Mayweather Sues Showtime ... I'm Missing Hundreds Of Millions Of Dollars!
By TMZ Staff, TMZ.com, Wed, 04 Feb 2026
Floyd Mayweather says he made over a billion bucks in earnings over his legendary career, but the 50-0 fighter claims all the money didn't make it to his bank account ... and now he's suing Showtime, claiming they played a big role in his ex-manager screwing him out of hundreds of millions of dollar Read Full Story >>>
Boxlab Promotions Euri Cedeno and Carlos De Leon Castro Shine in San Juan Victories
PhilBoxing.com, Wed, 04 Feb 2026
Both fighters remain undefeated with electrifying performances at Coliseo José Miguel Agrelot
SAN JUAN, PUERTO RICO– (February 3, 2026) – This past weekend at the iconic Coliseo José Miguel Agrelot, two of Box Read Full Story >>>
National Boxing Hall of Fame 2026 is set to April 26 in Montebello, California
By Gabriel F. Cordero, PhilBoxing.com, Wed, 04 Feb 2026
Puerto Rican boxing legends Wilfredo “Bazooka” Gómez and Félix Trinidad and Mexicans Erik Morales, Rafael Márquez, Victor Terrazas will be inducted into the California National Boxing Hall of Fame as part of the Cl Read Full Story >>>
Vito Mielnicki Jr. Returns Home to Defend WBC USA, IBF USBA and WBO Global Middleweight Championships Against Omar Ulises Huerta
PhilBoxing.com, Wed, 04 Feb 2026
Mielnicki-Huerta Headlines on Sat., April 11, at Boardwalk Hall in Atlantic City & Live on ProBoxTV
Yan Marcos to Face Local Favorite Dwyke Flemmings Jr. for the WBA Intercontinental & USBA Super Welterweight Cham Read Full Story >>>
Noah Lucas Palcis sees action in Bangkok chess meet
By Marlon Bernardino, PhilBoxing.com, Wed, 04 Feb 2026
Noah Lucas Palcis, one of the country's up and coming chess geniuses, has confirmed his participation in the Kings Bangkok Chess Championship 2026 on in Bangkok, Thailand.
Palcis, a seven year old child prodigy from Angeles City, Pampanga will showcase his chess skills against his Asian counterpa Read Full Story >>>
Reymond Yanong Edges Out Hayato Ono for Split Decision Win in Japan
By Carlos Costa, PhilBoxing.com, Tue, 03 Feb 2026
Filipino fans got a treat today as Reymond "Robocop" Yanong scored a win on Japanese soil.
The tough and resilient welterweight boxer from Highland Boxing Gym took on Japanese warrior Hayato Ono (12-7-3, 11 KOs Read Full Story >>>
“I’m gonna smoke whoever is in front of me, Anthony Wright- Hearn makes his pro debut March 13 at Thunderdome 53
PhilBoxing.com, Tue, 03 Feb 2026
Friday the 13th of March, Dragon Fire Boxing hits the Metro City Arena for the first time this year for Thunderdome 53 with a stacked card.
One of the amateur standouts coming through and making his pro debut is Anth Read Full Story >>>
Pacman's Cue Club Hosts J&P 10 Ball Cup from Feb. 4 to 7
By Marlon Bernardino, PhilBoxing.com, Tue, 03 Feb 2026
The highly anticipated J&P 10 Ball Cup 2026, an amateur billiards competition, will take place from February 4 to 7 at the new Pacman's Cue Club, located at the World Wide Corporate Center on Shaw Boulevard, Mandaluyong City.
Prizes and Incentives:
- Champion: Will receive P50,000 and an all Read Full Story >>>
Mt. Apo Boulder Face Challenge is back
By Lito delos Reyes, PhilBoxing.com, Tue, 03 Feb 2026
THE Mount Apo Boulder Face Challenge - a 24-hour multi-sport race from the coastline of Santa Cruz town in Davao del Sur to the summit and back - is back after a seven-year hiatus.
“It will be held on April 25 to 26 for the town’s biggest race,” said Santa Cruz tourism officer Julius Paner, Read Full Story >>>
WILDER AND CHISORA FACE OFF IN ICONIC TIMES SQUARE TO ANNOUNCE APRIL 4 HEAVYWEIGHT SHOWDOWN AT THE O2 LONDON
PhilBoxing.com, Tue, 03 Feb 2026
NEW YORK CITY (February 2, 2026) – The heart of Times Square stood still today as former WBC World Heavyweight Champion Deontay “The Bronze Bomber” Wilder (44-4-1, 43 KOs) and veteran powerhouse Der Read Full Story >>>
World Boxing appoints Tom Dielen as new Secretary General
PhilBoxing.com, Tue, 03 Feb 2026
Tom Dielen.
LAUSANNE, Switzerland (February 2, 2026) -- World Boxing has appointed Tom Dielen as its new Secretary General to lead and manage its day-to-day operations on the path to the Los Angeles Olympic Games in 2028 (L Read Full Story >>>
Sullivan Management signs 19-1 power-punching Albanian heavyweight Kristian Prenga
PhilBoxing.com, Tue, 03 Feb 2026
TEAM PRENGA (L-R) -- Manny Blata, heavyweight Kristian Prenga, manager Keith Sullivan and Sammy Lushaj
NEW YORK CITY (February 2, 2026) – Sullivan Management has announced the addition of Albanian heavyweight Kris Read Full Story >>>
Another Grandeza in MMA is coming
By Lito delos Reyes, PhilBoxing.com, Tue, 03 Feb 2026
TWENTY-FOUR year-old Eisen “Ice” Grandeza will be making his debut in the Davao Combat League [DCL] Amateur Mixed Martial Arts on February 21 at the Sta. Lucia Mall in Buhangin.
Grandeza is the son of former professional MMA and Moo Duk Kwan champion Steve Grandeza.
He will fight against I Read Full Story >>>
Gracie meets Zubiri in PH
By Lito delos Reyes, PhilBoxing.com, Mon, 02 Feb 2026
BRAZILIAN jiu-jitsu World Champion and MMA legend Ralph Gracie [left] recently paid a courtesy call to Senator Migs Zubiri, who is also a martial artist and a FMA [Filipino Martial Arts] artist.
Zubiri is the Read Full Story >>>
International Master Eric Labog Jr. rules FIDE rapid chess tourney
By Marlon Bernardino, PhilBoxing.com, Mon, 02 Feb 2026
International Master Eric Labog Jr. emerged as champion of the Manny Pacquiao Chess Philippines Rapid Chess Tournament-FIDE Rated at the Pavilion Mall, Greenfield District, Mandaluyong City last Sunday, February 1,2026.
Labog finished the 7-round Swiss system competition with 6.5 points on accoun Read Full Story >>>
Muhammad Ali American Boxing Revival Act advances in US Congress with amendments
By Niall Doran, Boxing News and Views, Mon, 02 Feb 2026
There is much Muhammad Ali American Boxing Revival Act advances in US Congress with amendments at the moment going on.
We see this as a big step forward for the sport and the amendments and changes going through to update the Muhammad Ali Act are great things. For fighters and the sport.
Here Read Full Story >>>
Shakur Stevenson dominates, dethrones Teofimo Lopez to become 4-division world champion
By Darshan Desai, Yahoo! Sports, Sun, 01 Feb 2026
Shakur Stevenson delivered a masterclass performance to dismantle Teofimo Lopez with ease and become a four-division world champion.
Stevenson claimed a wide unanimous decision (119-109, 119-109, 119-109) over Lopez, dethroning him of the WBO super lightweight title Saturday night at Madison Squa Read Full Story >>>
76ers star Paul George has been suspended for 25 NBA games by doping
By Gabriel F. Cordero, PhilBoxing.com, Sun, 01 Feb 2026
The NBA announced Saturday that Philadelphia 76ers star Paul George has been suspended for 25 games for violating the NBA's anti-drug policy. George will also forfeit his salary until March 25, as the NBA has not yet specif Read Full Story >>>
Fit To Be Unified: Xander Zayas Defeats Abass Baraou To Unify Junior Middleweight World Titles
PhilBoxing.com, Sun, 01 Feb 2026
Juanmita Lopez De Jesus, Euri Cedeño, and Giovani Santillan Shine On Undercard
SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (Jan 31, 2026) — Puerto Rican star Xander Zayas is now a unified king.
Zayas defeated Abass Baraou via split decision to become Read Full Story >>>