THE PAST WEEK IN ACTION 18 JANUARY 2026: Nikita Tszyu-Michael Zerafa End in No Contest; Raul Curiel Outpoints Jordan Panthen
By Eric Armit, PhilBoxing.com, Mon, 19 Jan 2026
HIGHLIGHTS:
-Huge fight between Nikita Tszyu and Michael Zerafa is ruled No Contest before the start of the third round when Zerafa reports difficulty with his eyesight
- On the same show there are wins for Liam Read Full Story >>>
Ryan Daye ready for WBC title Clash March 13 in Perth – Thunderdome 53
PhilBoxing.com, Mon, 19 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 Ryan Daye taking on Jye Chin for the WBC Australian Australasia Super Middleweight Championship over 8 rounds.
Daye discus Read Full Story >>>
Juan Manuel Marquez Names The Fighter He Faced With The Best Chin
By Kailem Lowe, SecondsOut.com, Sun, 18 Jan 2026
Mexican great Juan Manuel Marquez has named the toughest opponent that he ever shared a ring with.
Marquez competed as a professional for 21 years between 1993 and 2014, winning world titles in four weight classes along the way.
He racked up an impressive 56 victories as a professional during Read Full Story >>>
RAUL “EL CUGÁR” CURIEL CRUISES TO UNANIMOUS DECISION WIN OVER JORDAN “THE PATRIOT” PANTHEN
PhilBoxing.com, Sat, 17 Jan 2026
And The New! Jorge "El Niño Dorado" Chavez Defeats Manuel "Gucci Manny" Flores in Enemy Territory to Secure Continental USA and CA State Super Bantamweight Titles
PALM DESERT, CALIF. (January 16, 2026) — Adding anoth Read Full Story >>>
Weights from Philadelphia
PhilBoxing.com, Sat, 17 Jan 2026
PHILADELPHIA, Pa. – January 16, 2026 --Weights for Saturday night's King's Promotions card at the 2300 Arena.
Dainier Pero 231 - Mario Aguilar 262
Lemir Riley - 234.2 - Joel Caudle 252.2
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Mexico Commemorates 12th Death Anniversary of Don Jose Sulaiman (Photos)
By Gabriel F. Cordero, PhilBoxing.com, Sat, 17 Jan 2026
This Friday, January 16th, marked the 12th anniversary of the passing of Don Jose Sulaiman, the lifetime president of the WBC and one of the greatest sports leaders in Mexico and worldwide.
As ev Read Full Story >>>
MOLLY McCANN EYES 'HUGE' STATEMENT START TO 2026 AS SHE JOINS BUMPER WOOD-WARINGTON CARD IN NOTTINGHAM ON FEBRUARY 21
PhilBoxing.com, Sat, 17 Jan 2026
A revved up Molly McCann is preparing for a special start to 2026 after being announced on next month's “electric” Wood-Warrington II undercard – live on DAZN.
Nottingham’s Motorpoint Arena is set to be complete Read Full Story >>>
NEW MAIN EVENT ANNOUNCED! RAUL CURIEL SCHEDULED TO FACE JORDAN PANTHEN IN MIDDLEWEIGHT SCRAP
PhilBoxing.com, Fri, 16 Jan 2026
FRIDAY, JANUARY 16, 2026 LIVE FROM ACRISURE ARENA AND EXCLUSIVELY BROADCAST ON DAZN
Tickets Still on Sale!
PALM DESERT, CALIF. (January 15, 2026) — In a new main event, Raul “El Cugár” Curiel (16-0-1, 13 KOs Read Full Story >>>
SMALLS VS RAMOS TOPS STACKED UNDERCARD FOR NAVARRETE-NUNEZ BLOCKBUSTER IN GLENDALE
PhilBoxing.com, Fri, 16 Jan 2026
Tahmir Smalls will defend his WBA Continental North America Welterweight title against Abel Ramos at the Desert Diamond Arena in Glendale, Arizona on Saturday February 28, live worldwide on DAZN, leading the undercard Read Full Story >>>
Usyk Linked to Zuffa Boxing Deal as Questions Loom Over Title Defenses
By Gabriel F. Cordero, PhilBoxing.com, Fri, 16 Jan 2026
Strong rumors indicate a growing possibility that Ukrainian unified heavyweight champion Oleksandr Usyk is close to signing a promotional contract with Zuffa Boxing, led by Dana White.
It is already known that Alex Kras Read Full Story >>>
Abass Baraou: "No One Has Been Able to Withstand My Pressure!"
PhilBoxing.com, Fri, 16 Jan 2026
Baraou faces Xander Zayas in a junior middleweight unification showdown Saturday, Jan. 31, at Coliseo de Puerto Rico in San Juan
MIAMI, Fla. (Jan. 15, 2026) — WBA junior middleweight world champion Abass Barou is once again Read Full Story >>>
Wise Owl Boxing Signs Rising Female Star Chantel “Chicanita” Navarro
PhilBoxing.com, Fri, 16 Jan 2026
Los Angeles, CA — Wise Owl Boxing is proud to announce the signing of undefeated professional boxer Chantel “Chicanita” Navarro, one of the most exciting young female prospects in the sport today.
Navarro now joins an Read Full Story >>>
Mauricio Sulaiman: WBC wants to protect fighters' dream of becoming a world champion
By Gabriel F. Cordero, PhilBoxing.com, Thu, 15 Jan 2026
Sulaiman.
Dana White and Zuffa Boxing have announced they are ready for their world debut on January 23 in Las Vegas with a main event featuring Callum Walsh against Mexican Carlos Ocampo.
White has insisted that Read Full Story >>>
Xander Zayas: "It's Time to Make History!"
PhilBoxing.com, Thu, 15 Jan 2026
Zayas faces Abass Baraou in a junior middleweight unification showdown Saturday, Jan. 31, at Coliseo de Puerto Rico in San Juan
DAVIE, Fla. (Jan. 14, 2026) — Xander Zayas is focused on making history.
The 23-year-old Read Full Story >>>
Weights from Trenton, NJ
PhilBoxing.com, Thu, 15 Jan 2026
Trenton, NJ (January 14, 2026)--Weights for Thursday Night's card at the War Memorial in Trenton, New Jersey
Shinard Bunch 143.8 - John Paul Magalong 144.4
Jean Pierre Valencia 158.2 - Kenneth James 158.4 Read Full Story >>>
Pro Boxer and Recent Grad Returns for Fight Night on the Farm — Celebrating Stanford’s Boxing Community
PhilBoxing.com, Thu, 15 Jan 2026
PALO ALTO, CA (January 14, 2026) — Undefeated professional middleweight boxer and Stanford alumnus, Dante “The Inferno” Kirkman (7-0, 3 KOs), who is the first and only student boxer in Stanford history to turn profe Read Full Story >>>
Jamaine Ortiz Aims to Derail Keyshawn Davis’ Undefeated Streak at Madison Square Garden
PhilBoxing.com, Wed, 14 Jan 2026
WORCESTER, MA (January 12, 2026) — Super lightweight contender Jamaine “The Technician” Ortiz (20-2-1, 10 KOs) is ready to prove he belongs among boxing’s elite as he prepares to take on the undefeated Keyshawn Dav Read Full Story >>>
“No bad blood from me”- Good friends become better rivals – Clarke is ready for Cruiserweight title Clash March 13 in Perth – Thunderdome 53
PhilBoxing.com, Wed, 14 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 h Read Full Story >>>
Itauma suffers injury; Magnificent 7 rescheduled to March 28
By Gabriel F. Cordero, PhilBoxing.com, Wed, 14 Jan 2026
According to information released by Queensberry Promotions, Moses Itauma suffered an injury in training camp, and therefore his scheduled fight against Jermaine Franklin at the Magnificent 7 event has been reschedule Read Full Story >>>
Top Super Lightweights Bryan Flores & Starling Castillo Battle in 10-Round Main Event of ProBoxTV’s ‘The Contender Series’
PhilBoxing.com, Wed, 14 Jan 2026
Live! Casino Hotel Maryland in Hanover, Maryland, on Friday, January 30
WBC #4-ranked Featherweight Sulaiman “The Ruler” Segawa Faces Undefeated Rene “Zurdo” Palacios
in 10-round Co-Feature Read Full Story >>>
Harden surpasses Shaquille O'Neal's to become the ninth all-time leading scorer in NBA history
By Gabriel F. Cordero, PhilBoxing.com, Wed, 14 Jan 2026
James Harden, 36, achieved another feat by surpassing Shaquille O'Neal's legendary 28,596 points to become the ninth all-time leading scorer in NBA history after the Los Angeles Clippers' 117-109 victory over the Charlotte Read Full Story >>>
“It’s time, LFG” - Holly McMath Trilogy for WBC Title Clash March 13 in Perth – Thunderdome 53
PhilBoxing.com, Tue, 13 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 a much-anticipated Trilogy for the WBC Australas Read Full Story >>>
IBA President Kremlev encourages sporting organisations to protect women’s sport following Trump’s statement on Imane Khelif
PhilBoxing.com, Tue, 13 Jan 2026
Lausanne, Switzerland – President of the International Boxing Association (IBA), Mr. Umar Kremlev has urged international sporting organisations to urgently develop clear, enforceable policies to protect women’s sport Read Full Story >>>
REYES, STRICKLAND, BUSTAMANTE & SOUQUET SET FOR HISTORIC SHOWDOWN AT WNT LEGENDS – EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW
PhilBoxing.com, Tue, 13 Jan 2026
WNT Legends makes its debut from 21–23 January 2026, bringing together Efren Reyes, Earl Strickland, Francisco Bustamante and Ralf Souquet for a landmark three-day showcase at Gateway Mall, Quezon C Read Full Story >>>
Pumicpic fights Korean in Japan
By Lito delos Reyes, PhilBoxing.com, Tue, 13 Jan 2026
VETERAN Richard “The Beast” Pumicpic of Zamboanga del Norte will make a comeback by fighting South Korea's Young Doo Choi on March 1 at 176BOX in Toyonaka, Osaka, Japan.
Pumicpic [23-14-3, 7KOs] did not fight from 20 Read Full Story >>>
No. 1 rated WBA Super Flyweight contender John “Scrappy” Ramirez remains patient and Looks forward to a 2026 World title shot
PhilBoxing.com, Tue, 13 Jan 2026
Kicking-off New Year this Friday in California
LOS ANGELES (January 12, 2026) –- Warning, fight fans, don’t sleep on exciting John “Scrappy” Ramirez (16-1, 9 KOs), the No. 1 rated super flyweight contender in Read Full Story >>>
Ironman 70.3 Davao on March 22
By Lito delos Reyes, PhilBoxing.com, Tue, 13 Jan 2026
THE exciting Ironman 70.3 Davao will be back on March 22 as one of the most competitive races in the Philippines.
“Athletes will dive into the calm waters of Talomo Bay, with the majestic Mt. Apo as their backdrop,” said race director Julian Valencia of Sunrise Events.
He said that “the Read Full Story >>>
10 Reasons Why Mayweather v Pacquiao 2 Can Be Huge In 2026
By Niall Doran, Boxing News and Views, Tue, 13 Jan 2026
There is talk that Mayweather vs Pacquiao 2 will happen this year and it is very possible according to latest analysis in the market.
Mayweather has said he will box Mike Tyson in an exhibition but there is more than that.
By all accounts he wants to actually get back in a pro boxing ring and Read Full Story >>>
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 >>>