THE PAST WEEK IN ACTION 12 JANUARY 2026: Dalton Smith Halts Subriel Matias in 5; Kabayel Stops Knyba in 3
By Eric Armit, PhilBoxing.com, Mon, 12 Jan 2026
HIGHLIGHTS:
-Dalton Smith wins the WBC super lightweight title as he halts champion Subriel Matias in the fifth round. There are wins for Jeyvier Cintron, Nestor Bravo, Emmanuel Rodriguez and Keith Colon.
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Jerusalem appears on Collazo’s radar
By Nick Giongco, Daily Tribune, Mon, 12 Jan 2026
Not one but two blips have appeared on Oscar Collazo’s radar screen.
Melvin Jerusalem has been detected by the Puerto Rican two-belt world minimumweight champion Oscar Collaz as well.
Jerusalem, holder of the World Boxing Council strap, and Collazo exchanged messages in a post that came out Read Full Story >>>
Chess Players Association of Negros Occidental, Incorporated (CPANOI) – 2026 Opening Event
By Marlon Bernardino, PhilBoxing.com, Mon, 12 Jan 2026
The year 2026 is kicked off with a large and magnificent 1st Linasan Chess Festival, held as part of Barangay Taculing’s Annual Charter Day celebration. This event was conceptualized by Sangguniang Kabataan (SK) officials, led by their active and charming Chairperson Ms. Bea Kyshia Pabular, and su Read Full Story >>>
STUNNING SMITH DESTROYS MATIAS TO BECOME WORLD CHAMPION
PhilBoxing.com, Sun, 11 Jan 2026
Sheffield king dethrones WBC ruler in spectacular fashion in Brooklyn to claim title
Dalton Smith is the new WBC World Super-Lightweight champion after a spectacular stoppage win over Subriel Matias in Brooklyn.
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Former WBC champ Bazooka Limón hospitalized in Mexico
By Gabriel F. Cordero, PhilBoxing.com, Sun, 11 Jan 2026
It has been learned that former two-time Mexican WBC super lightweight world champion Rafael "Bazooka" Limón is hospitalized at the Central Military Hospital in Mexico City following a recent visit by WBC President Read Full Story >>>
Roy Jones Jr sees only one winner in Oleksandr Usyk vs Moses Itauma
By Oscar Pick, BoxingNews, Sun, 11 Jan 2026
Roy Jones Jr has offered his take on a potential heavyweight clash between Oleksandr Usyk and Moses Itauma, firmly believing that the timing of their matchup could determine its result.
As the current bona fide king of his division, Usyk has left himself with very little to prove, but hopes to fi Read Full Story >>>
Watch: Shakur Stevenson Promising Carnage For Teofimo Lopez
By Niall Doran, Boxing News and Views, Sun, 11 Jan 2026
Shakur Stevenson is in no mood to show forgiveness or mercy to his adversaries at the moment and this is chilling for Lopez.
Stevenson is a professional fighter who fights for prizes and is quite right to have no empathy or sympathy, or even a shred of it, for a foe that is in the way of his.
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Zuffa Boxing set to unveil its maiden card on January 23 in Las Vegas
By Gabriel F. Cordero, PhilBoxing.com, Sat, 10 Jan 2026
The surprising promotional company Zuffa Boxing, along with Paramount+, will kick off its highly anticipated first event of the 2026 season with the main event between Irish prospect Callum Walsh (15-0, 11 KOs) Read Full Story >>>
‘I’ve got an army and army’s move in numbers’ Owen Corrigan returns for Light Heavyweight title Clash March 13 in Perth – Thunderdome 53
PhilBoxing.com, Sat, 10 Jan 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 main events features rising prospect Owen “Bomber” Corrigan takes on Mi Read Full Story >>>
Pasalamat Festival Chess Tour 2026 to Push Through
By Marlon Bernardino, PhilBoxing.com, Sat, 10 Jan 2026
The highly anticipated Pasalamat Festival Chess Tour 2026 will push through on January 16 and 17, 2026, at the Convention Center, Rotunda, Pagadian City.
The 2-day Rapid Chess Tournament (15 minutes plus 2 seconds increment) is divided into two categories.
The Pasalamat Festival Under-17 Che Read Full Story >>>
MANNY PACQUIAO PROMOTIONS & TURNING STONE RESORT CASINO PRESENT CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 28 - VERONA, NY
PhilBoxing.com, Sat, 10 Jan 2026
Elijah Pierce vs. Lorenzo Parra to Headline WBO Featherweight International Championship LIVE on Amazon Prime TV
LAS VEGAS, NV – Jan 9, 2026 — Manny Pacquiao Promotions (“MPP”) today announced its Read Full Story >>>
ELIF TURHAN SIGNS NEW MULTI-FIGHT DEAL WITH MATCHROOM BOXING – FIRST IBF WORLD TITLE DEFENCE DATE SET FOR SATURDAY, JANUARY 31
PhilBoxing.com, Sat, 10 Jan 2026
Elif Nur Turhan has signed a new multi-fight extension with Matchroom Boxing and will make the first defence of her IBF World Lightweight Title on Saturday, January 31 in Newcastle - live on the Global Home of Boxing, Read Full Story >>>
Driving Philippine Tennis Forward: Jean Henri Lhuillier Champions the 2026 Cebuana Lhuillier Tennis Tour
By Marlon Bernardino, PhilBoxing.com, Sat, 10 Jan 2026
The 2026 Cebuana Lhuillier Tennis Tour officially kicks off a new season of nationwide competition, reaffirming its mission to elevate Philippine tennis under the leadership of Jean Henri Lhuillier, President and CEO of Cebuana Lhuillier. In partnership with Unified Tennis Philippines (UTP), the tou Read Full Story >>>
2026 USA Boxing Elite High Performance Selection Camp Attendees Announced
PhilBoxing.com, Sat, 10 Jan 2026
Thirty-Three Athletes Set to Attend Elite High Performance Selection Camp at the United States Olympic and Paralympic Training Center in Colorado Springs
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (January 8, 2026) – Recently, USA Boxing concluded the 2025 National Championships in Lubbock, Texas. Following the Read Full Story >>>
‘I’m ready to make some noise’ Billy Quinncroft returns for Cruiserweight title Clash March 13 in Perth – Thunderdome 53
PhilBoxing.com, Fri, 09 Jan 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 main events features undefeated Billy “Big Bosh” Quincroft 4-0 as he Read Full Story >>>
Dableo and Laylo's Team to Compete in Bulacan
By Marlon Bernardino, PhilBoxing.com, Fri, 09 Jan 2026
The multi-titled University of Santo Tomas chess team, guided by Candidate Grandmaster Ronald Dableo and Grandmaster Darwin Laylo, will be among the top contenders at the highly anticipated 2026 Santa Maria Town Fiesta Chess Challenge. The event kicks off on January 25, 2026, at the Immaculate Conce Read Full Story >>>
Sanman Boxing present Yeerken vs. Carcedo WBA Asia South Title Clash in General Santos City on Feb 9
PhilBoxing.com, Fri, 09 Jan 2026
Yesihat Yeerken (10-7) of China will face Filipino contender Jhunrick Carcedo (11-4) in a thrilling WBA Asia South super welterweight title fight headlining the Sanman Boxing Show on February 9 at the Villa Kristen Re Read Full Story >>>
Hardstone adds 2 more title fights on January 26
By Lito delos Reyes, PhilBoxing.com, Fri, 09 Jan 2026
Art Monis.
TWO exciting title fights were also added by the Hardstone Monis Promotion on January 26, Monday at the Arenas Civic Center in Malasiqui, Pangasinan.
This was announced by promoter Art Monis of Hardstone Monis Read Full Story >>>
Panamerican Boxing Confederation Partners with Xempower for Digital and AI-Driven Transformation
PhilBoxing.com, Fri, 09 Jan 2026
Panamerican Boxing Confederation is proud to announce a partnership with Xempower as the organization's official exclusive technology services provider for boxing competition.
Founded in 2015 by former boxer and judge Thomas Cai, Xempower is a trailblazer in transforming boxing with innovative, A Read Full Story >>>
IGMOB TALENT GROUP Launches www.IGMOBTalent.com to Represent Fighters, Entertainers, and Rising Talent Across Sports & Media
PhilBoxing.com, Fri, 09 Jan 2026
LOS ANGELES, CA (January 8, 2026) – Javier Zinzun Jr., the world-renowned boxing fashion designer and branding strategist behind I Got My Own Back (IGMOB), has officially launched www.IGMOBTalent.com, a new digital platform built to help fighters, athletes, and entertainers secure sponsorships, me Read Full Story >>>
SEAG Davao-based athletes eye International stints
By Lito delos Reyes, PhilBoxing.com, Fri, 09 Jan 2026
MARC Alexander Lim and Simon Servillon, who recently saw action in the 2025 Southeast Asian Games will seek more national and international competitions in order to improve their skills and get another chance to see action in the next edition of the Games.
Lim, who bagged a bronze medal in Jiu-Ji Read Full Story >>>
Canoy banking on his ring experience against Kuse
By Lito delos Reyes, PhilBoxing.com, Thu, 08 Jan 2026
Joey Canoy.
JOEY “The Babyface” Canoy of General Santos City is confident that he has the edge of experience against his opponent Siyakolwa Kuse of South Africa.
The 32-year-old Canoy will face Kuse in a title-elimin Read Full Story >>>
Undefeated Kansas Middleweight Prospect Marco “El Tiburon” Romero finished 2025 with 7th triumphs, all by knockout, & 11-0 record
PhilBoxing.com, Thu, 08 Jan 2026
KANSAS CITY, Kan. (January 7, 2025) – Undefeated Kansas middleweight prospect Marco “El Tiburon” Romero (11-0, 10 KOs) closed 2025 with his seventh victory of the year, all ending in knockouts, back on Decemb Read Full Story >>>
Kinetix Sports aims for bigger events in 2026
By Lito delos Reyes, PhilBoxing.com, Thu, 08 Jan 2026
KINETIX Sports - Mindanao’s premier sports and outdoor event organized since 2008, is aiming for better and bigger events in 2026.
“2025 — what a run! Just thankful for the trust of our clients and aiming for better and bigger events for 2026,” said general manager and race director Kenne Read Full Story >>>
2026 Santa Maria Town Fiesta Chess Challenge on January 26
By Marlon Bernardino, PhilBoxing.com, Thu, 08 Jan 2026
The 2026 Santa Maria Town Fiesta Chess Challenge will kick off on January 25, 2026, to be held at the Immaculate Conception Academy Gymnasium, Sta. Maria, Bulacan.
A 15-minute plus 3-second increment time control format will be implemented, led by 2026 Sta. Maria Fiesta President Engr. Jovel Men Read Full Story >>>
World Ranked Heavyweight Dainier Pero Headlines on Saturday, January 17th at the 2300 Arena in Philadelphia
PhilBoxing.com, Wed, 07 Jan 2026
Plus Undefeaed Mekhi Phillips, Pryce Sparrow, 16-Year-Old Phenom David Garcia, Otabek Melikov and Eduardo Corona
PHILADELPHIA, Pa. – January 6, 2026 --On Saturday night, January 17th, undefeated and world ranked heavyweight Dainier Pero will headline a seven-bout card at The 2300 Arena in Phila Read Full Story >>>
Jahyae Brown to Battle Arnold Gonzalez in Exciting Co-Feature on Thursday, January 15th at The War Memorial in Trenton, New Jersey
PhilBoxing.com, Wed, 07 Jan 2026
Shinard Bunch Takes on John Paul Magalong in Main-Event
Plus Undefeated Cornelius Mitchell, Jean Pierre Valencia, Juan Davilla, Michael Harris
PRESS CONFERENCE AND PUBLIC WEIGH IN ON WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 14TH AT THE WAR MEMORIAL AT 3 PM ET
New Boxing Promotion to Begin High-Quality East Read Full Story >>>
Mayweather v Pacquiao Careers Comparison Case Study
By Niall Doran, Boxing News and Views, Wed, 07 Jan 2026
Listen, when you talk about the two biggest names in modern boxing that still get people arguing years later, it has to be Floyd Mayweather Jr. and Manny Pacquiao.
These two defined an entire era, packed arenas, broke records left, right and centre, and fought each other in what was the biggest f Read Full Story >>>
Hendri Cedeno Seeks Monumental Victory Against Alfredo Santiago for NABO Title January 10 at Barclays Center
PhilBoxing.com, Tue, 06 Jan 2026
BROOKLYN, NY (January 5, 2026) — Hendri “La Bazuca” Cedeno (16-0, 12 KOs), the undefeated power-punching boxer-puncher from La Romana, Dominican Republic, now proudly representing Reading, PA, is set to take the b Read Full Story >>>
Kingsley Ibeh learned from his Loss 5 years ago to Jared Anderson
PhilBoxing.com, Tue, 06 Jan 2026
‘The Black Panther’ ready to shock and awe Jarrell Miller on Jan. 31 at Madison Square Garden
LOS ANGELES (January 5, 2026) – Nigeria-born heavyweight force Kingsley “The Back Lion” Ibeh (15-2-1, 13 KOs), a for Read Full Story >>>