Zhu Outguns "The Assassin" Ian Abne in Cebu Thriller, Earns Shot at IBF Champ Taduran
By Carlos Costa, PhilBoxing.com, Sun, 10 May 2026
CEBU CITY — Chinese power-puncher Dianxing Zhu survived a firefight with Cebuano fan-favorite Ian "The Assassin" Abne to win a hard-earned unanimous decision Saturday, May 9, at the Cebu Coliseum, capturing the IBF Minimumw Read Full Story >>>
Arañas Survives Harsh Knockdown, Stops Noynay to Claim WBF Strap in Cebu (Fist of Fury X Results)
By Carlos Costa, PhilBoxing.com, Sun, 10 May 2026
CEBU CITY — Jemuel "Iron Man" Arañas proved he’s got heart to match his power!
Floored by a perfect counter in round two, the Carcar slugger climbed off the canvas and came roaring back, dropping Jeric Noynay tw Read Full Story >>>
Daniel Dubois knocks out Fabio Wardley in Round 11, becomes two-time heavyweight champion
By James Regan, ESPN.com, Sun, 10 May 2026
MANCHESTER, England -- Daniel Dubois became a two-time heavyweight world champion on Saturday, beating Fabio Wardley with a Round 11 knockout to finish what was a brutal, pulsating clash.
The fight started in the worst possible way for Dubois (23-3, 22 KOs) after he was knocked to the canvas by a Read Full Story >>>
Mindoro faces strong Mexican opponent
By Lito delos Reyes, PhilBoxing.com, Sun, 10 May 2026
UNDEFEATED Weljon “Triggerman” Mindoro of Zamboanga del Sur is fighting a stronger opponent from Mexico on June 5, Friday in Mexico.
The 26-year-old Mindoro is fighting Elias “Latin Kid” Espad Read Full Story >>>
Blood, Grit, and Iron: Zhu Outlasts Abne in a Cebu War
By Dong Secuya, PhilBoxing.com, Sun, 10 May 2026
CEBU CITY — The air inside the historic Cebu Coliseum was thick with humidity and the metallic scent of sweat and leather. What was billed as an IBF minimumweight eliminator transformed into a visceral, primitive struggle for Read Full Story >>>
New Bold Claim On May Pac 2 Latest
By Niall Doran, Boxing News and Views, Sat, 09 May 2026
May Pac 2 latest fight talks for the big fight have taken a new twist and turn in a surprise direction in the sport of boxing.
There is different new reports and pieces of information coming to light and going around on social media at the moment about the May Pac 2 latest.
One narrative is su Read Full Story >>>
Tickets ON SALE NOW for Abdullah Mason-Joe Cordina at Cleveland State University’s Wolstein Center
PhilBoxing.com, Sat, 09 May 2026
Tickets can be purchased via Ticketmaster.com
CLEVELAND (May 8, 2026) — Tickets for the WBO lightweight world title showdown between Abdullah Mason and Joe Cordina — Saturday, July 4, at Cleveland State Univer Read Full Story >>>
Big Men, Big Stakes: Wardley vs Dubois Heavyweight Showdown, Saturday, DAZN PPV
By Gayle Falkenthal, NYFights.com, Sat, 09 May 2026
What To Know about Wardley vs Dubois:
WBO World Heavyweight champion Fabio Wardley and former heavyweight champion Daniel Dubois fight on Saturday, May 9, in Manchester, England for Wardley’s title
The fight card airs on DAZN PPV beginning at 1:30 p.m. ET/10:30 a.m. PT, with ring walks expected Read Full Story >>>
Wardley v Dubois is bout of uncertainty far more interesting than Fury v Joshua
By Donald McRae, The Guardian, Sat, 09 May 2026
Daniel Dubois and Fabio Wardley are very different characters but, in the ring, they share a knockout ratio of 95% in the combined 42 fights they have won. The unbeaten Wardley has knocked out 19 opponents in his 20 victories while Dubois has stopped 21 of 22 vanquished rivals. It’s an impressive Read Full Story >>>
IM Jan Emmanuel Garcia bags gold in ASEAN E-Sports chess qualifying round
By Marlon Bernardino, PhilBoxing.com, Sat, 09 May 2026
Jan Emmanuel Garcia, a Filipino International Master in the world of chess, has once again made his mark by clinching the gold medal at the prestigious Philippine Men's National Team Selection for ASEAN E-Sports Chess Championship (online) held at the Philippine Academy Chess For Excellence (PACE), Read Full Story >>>
Wardley vs Dubois: Heavyweight Tussle in Manchester
By Chris Carlson, PhilBoxing.com, Sat, 09 May 2026
Fabio Wardley goes to battle with Daniel Dubois this Saturday in Manchester, England at the Co-op Live Arena. After 3 impressive victories in a row, Daniel Dubois attempts to bounce back from a knockout loss in his rema Read Full Story >>>
Fireworks Expected as Cebu's Arañas and Noynay Rumble for WBF Silver Belt
By Carlos Costa, PhilBoxing.com, Sat, 09 May 2026
CEBU CITY — Two of Cebu’s most exciting young flyweights are set for war!
Jemuel Arañas and Jeric Noynay both made weight without issue Friday at the Cebu Coliseum, GAB officially green-lighting their eigh Read Full Story >>>
Keyshawn Davis: "Nahir Albright’s Going To Be the Fourth Guy I Stop in a Row!"
PhilBoxing.com, Sat, 09 May 2026
Keyshawn returns against Albright on Saturday, May 16, at Norfolk's Scope Arena LIVE on DAZN
LAS VEGAS (May 8, 2026) — Keyshawn Davis is coming back home with a score to settle and another stoppage on his mind Read Full Story >>>
Round 12 with Mauricio Sulaiman: Cinco De Mayo, A Historic Celebration Of Boxing
By Mauricio Sulaimán, PhilBoxing.com, Fri, 08 May 2026
What a way to celebrate the traditional festivities of the Battle of Puebla! The famous Cinco de Mayo at the T-Mobile Arena turned into a battlefield with a boxing card put together by the unity of promoters, who p Read Full Story >>>
Abne, Zhu Make Weight for IBF Eliminator in Cebu; Winner Fights Taduran
By Carlos Costa, PhilBoxing.com, Fri, 08 May 2026
Abne (L) and Zhu at the weighin.
CEBU CITY, Philippines — Undefeated Filipino Ian “The Assassin” Abne and dangerous visiting Chinese Dian Xing Zhu successfully made weight ahead of their crucial 12-round IBF Read Full Story >>>
Llover unfazed by Angeletti
By Nick Giongco, Daily Tribune, Fri, 08 May 2026
Heavy-handed Filipino bantamweight Kenneth Llover swears American Michael Angeletti doesn’t give him the creeps.
The two are scheduled to face each other on 6 June in Japan for the right to challenge Jose Salas Reyes of Mexico for the International Boxing Federation 118-pound title.
“I wil Read Full Story >>>
How Dana White Aims To Take Over Boxing
By Tim Struby , Maxim, Fri, 08 May 2026
DANA WHITE LOVES BOXING.
Yep. It’s true. The hard-charging UFC boss, who’s spent the last 25 years transforming MMA from a fringe pastime into a multi-billion-dollar global juggernaut, is a boxing fanatic. It’s run through his veins since his teenage days in Boston. He boxed in the amateurs. Read Full Story >>>
IBA presents stacked fight card for May 21 event in Mexico City
PhilBoxing.com, Fri, 08 May 2026
Lausanne, Switzerland – A high-quality night of professional boxing is set for May 21 at Arena CDMX, as IBA and Zanfer Boxing unveils a diverse and competitive fight card featuring rising prospects, seasoned contenders Read Full Story >>>
Laurente to promote amateur boxing
By Lito delos Reyes, PhilBoxing.com, Fri, 08 May 2026
FORMER professional boxer Criz Sander Laurente of General Santos City now wants to promote amateur boxing.
The 27-year-old Laurente, older brother of Criztian Pitt “Golden Boy” Laurente [15-0-0, 9KOs], has a 1-0-0, Read Full Story >>>
Heavyweight Gustavo Trujillo Has a New Date Returns May 30 at War Memorial Auditorium in Fort Lauderdale
PhilBoxing.com, Fri, 08 May 2026
FORT LAUDERDALE, FL (May 7, 2026) — Undefeated WBO #14 ranked heavyweight contender, Gustavo Trujillo (10-0, 9 KOs), has a new date and location for his long-awaited return as he is set to face seasoned veteran Sergio Read Full Story >>>
Toro Promotions & Whitfield Haydon Officially Announce ‘Sizzling Summer Boxing Series’
PhilBoxing.com, Fri, 08 May 2026
LOS ANGELES (May 7, 2026) – Toro Promotions, Inc., in association with Whitfield Haydon, has announced its “Sizzling Summer Boxing Series,” consecutive monthly professional boxing events taking place across Arizona, Washington, and California from June through August.
“King of the West” Read Full Story >>>
Jean Henri Lhuillier Drives ASAPHIL’s Winning System Through Long-Term Vision and Coaching Continuity
By Marlon Bernardino, PhilBoxing.com, Fri, 08 May 2026
The continued rise of the Cebuana Lhuillier-backed Amateur Softball Association of the Philippines (ASAPHIL) is, at its core, a reflection of President Jean Henri Lhuillier’s long-term vision for Philippine sports—one that prioritizes systems, discipline, and sustained excellence over short-term Read Full Story >>>
Dy ready to face Malignaggi in BKB on May 16
By Lito delos Reyes, PhilBoxing.com, Thu, 07 May 2026
ROLANDO Gabriel “The Incredible” Dy of Dasmarinas City is now ready to defend his Bare Knuckle Boxing (BKB) - Police Gazette World Super Welterweight crown against former world champion Paulie “Magic Man” Mal Read Full Story >>>
‘A younger lion always comes for that old lions spot. Your time is up, GET OUT OF MY WAY! – Manny Ritti challenges former ONE FC World Champion Nobutsu Suzuki May 29 in Perth – Thunderdome 54
PhilBoxing.com, Thu, 07 May 2026
May 29th, Dragon Fire Boxing hits the Metro City Arena for the second time this year for the 54th edition of the iconic Thunderdome series with a stacked card.
One of the feature fights pits two MMA fighters turnin Read Full Story >>>
Mayweather-Pacquiao rematch won't take place at the Sphere
By Andreas Hale, ESPN.com, Thu, 07 May 2026
The ongoing saga of whether a rematch between Floyd Mayweather Jr. and Manny Pacquiao will materialize has hit yet another bump in the road.
The fight, which was announced in February to take place at The Sphere in Las Vegas on Sept. 19 by Netflix, has been in turmoil ever since Floyd Mayweather Read Full Story >>>
Kenia Enriquez Signs Multi-Year Contract with Latin KO Promotions
PhilBoxing.com, Thu, 07 May 2026
With the firm goal of elevating her career on Box Televisa screen, Tijuana native Kenia Enríquez—a three-time world champion in two weight divisions—has signed a multi-year agreement with Latin KO Promotions, led by Read Full Story >>>
FM Habla, Madriaga win Armageddon for IIEE-PSME Quezon City in PCAP
By Marlon Bernardino, PhilBoxing.com, Thu, 07 May 2026
FM Jony Habla won over Vladimir Gonzales while Electrical Engr. Jose Oyen Madriaga beat NM Glennen Artuz to get the 2-1 win for the Institute of Integrated Electrical Engineers – Philippine Society of Mechanical Engineers Quezon City Sima’s Tribe (IIEE-PSME QC) against Arriba Iriga Oragons for t Read Full Story >>>
Undefeated heavyweight prospect Pryce Taylor Graduates to 10-rounder this Saturday in Atlanta
PhilBoxing.com, Thu, 07 May 2026
NEW YORK CITY (May 6, 2026) – Undefeated Brooklyn heavyweight prospect Pryce Taylor (11-0, 7 KOs) has graduated to 10-round matches, starting this Saturday night (May 9) in Atlanta against upset-minded Calvin Barnett ( Read Full Story >>>
Suarez faces Avila in U.S.
By Nick Giongco, Daily Tribune, Wed, 06 May 2026
The pursuit of a rematch with Mexican Emanuel Navarrete continues as Charly Suarez returns to the ring in 11 July in California.
The Filipino fighter meets Mexican-American Manuel Avila, who has a 23-2-1 win-loss-draw record with eight knockouts.
The fight is being staged by Suarez’s new pro Read Full Story >>>
Jonas Magpantay bags P300,000 with Congressman Jeffrey Ferrer 10-Ball title win
By Marlon Bernardino, PhilBoxing.com, Wed, 06 May 2026
Jonas Magpantay of Quezon City stamped his class in the local billiards scene once again after capturing the Congressman Jeffrey Ferrer 10-Ball title, defeating Jollan Sabile of Davao City in the finals held at Cycle Hub Sports Bar & Cafe in Bacolod City, Negros Occidental on Tuesday, May 5, 2026.
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