THE PAST WEEK IN ACTION 3 MARCH 2026: Navarrete Stops Nunez; Parra Jnr Outpoints Pierce; Wins by Emiliano Vargas and Abel Ramos
By Eric Armit, PhilBoxing.com, Wed, 04 Mar 2026
HIGHLIGHTS
-Emanuel Navarrete stops Eduardo Nunez to unify the WBO and IBF super featherweight titles and there are wins for Emiliano Vargas, and Abel Ramos and Jordan Martinez and Arturo Cardenas fight to a split dra Read Full Story >>>
Team Philippines Crowned Champions of the 2026 Predator WPA Teams World Championship
PhilBoxing.com, Wed, 04 Mar 2026
After a dramatic and hard-fought championship final, Team Philippines captured the 2026 Predator WPA Teams World Championship, defeating Team Poland in a thrilling showdown.
Poland struck first, Read Full Story >>>
IBA President Umar Kremlev calls for radical reform of the Olympic Movement and equal rights for athletes
PhilBoxing.com, Wed, 04 Mar 2026
Lausanne, Switzerland – The debate around the role of politics in international sport and the treatment of athletes from different countries continues to intensify. Recent statements by the International Olympic Committee (IOC) that sanctions should not be imposed on athletes from countries involv Read Full Story >>>
Mayweather 50-0 Legacy vs Pacquiao 2
By Niall Doran, Boxing News and Views, Wed, 04 Mar 2026
Mayweather 50-0 Legacy vs Pacquiao 2
Be careful what you wish for Floyd Mayweather.
Floyd Mayweather has been tried and testing many times. Never defeated. Never beaten.
Mind you, he has been rocked and hurt a few times in his professional fight career. Luis Castillo, Emanuel Augustus, Shan Read Full Story >>>
Mayweather vs Pacquiao II Winner Could Face Ryan Garcia for WBC Title
By Phil D. Jay, World Boxing News, Wed, 04 Mar 2026
If Floyd Mayweather or Manny Pacquiao decides to pursue one more run at 147 after September 19, the WBC’s internal rules could place the welterweight title directly in play for 2027.
Ryan Garcia currently holds the WBC belt, meaning any credible title pursuit at welterweight would ultimately re Read Full Story >>>
Top Rank: No Suarez-Navarrete rematch deal yet
By Nick Giongco, Daily Tribune, Wed, 04 Mar 2026
So, is a rematch with unified world super-featherweight champion Emanuel Navarrete on the horizon for Charly Suarez?
Navarrete, holder of the World Boxing Organization title, is fresh from beating fellow Mexican Eduardo Nuñez in Arizona to annex the International Boxing Federation jewels.
The Read Full Story >>>
Round 12 with Mauricio Sulaiman: Boxing—A Spectacle of Masses and Millennial Stages
By Mauricio Sulaimán, PhilBoxing.com, Tue, 03 Mar 2026
Boxing is a global sport with a vast history, capable of unleashing boundless passion among fans. Since it was first organized under a modern format over a century ago, it has delivered glorious moments of profound emo Read Full Story >>>
Golden Boy Promotions Vs Virgil Ortiz Jr going to arbitration?
By Gabriel F. Cordero, PhilBoxing.com, Tue, 03 Mar 2026
It has been learned that Nevada District Judge Cristina Silva issued a ruling earlier this week granting Golden Boy Promotions the opportunity to request arbitration in its legal situation against Virgil Ortiz Jr.
Infor Read Full Story >>>
Boxlab Promotions Signs Undefeated Nicaraguan Knockout Artist Jordan “La Cobrita” Orozco
PhilBoxing.com, Tue, 03 Mar 2026
(15-0, 15 KOs) Bantamweight Power-Puncher Looks to Become Nicaragua’s Next Global Star
ORLANDO, FL (March 2, 2026) - Boxlab Promotions proudly announces the signing of undefeated Nicaraguan bantamweight powerhouse Jordan Read Full Story >>>
Inoue Monster vs Nakatani Ticket Demand
By Niall Doran, Boxing News and Views, Tue, 03 Mar 2026
The fight is in May and interest is already huge for Naoya Inoue vs Junto Nakatani.
Inoue won’t like to say it or admit it to himself even but for us he is already the greatest Japanese boxer that ever lived.
His achievements, heart, getting up from knockdowns to win by knockouts and a huge Read Full Story >>>
STACKED MARCH 14 UNDERCARD SHOWCASES GOLDEN BOY’S NEXT GENERATION OF CHAMPIONS
PhilBoxing.com, Tue, 03 Mar 2026
LIVE FROM HONDA CENTER IN ANAHEIM — SATURDAY, MARCH 14 | STREAMING WORLDWIDE EXCLUSIVELY ON DAZN
TICKETS ON SALE NOW!
ANAHEIM, Calif. (March 2, 2026) — Golden Boy has assembled a stacked undercard featuring Read Full Story >>>
The Perfect Boxing Prospect 12-0 Marco Romero
PhilBoxing.com, Tue, 03 Mar 2026
KANSAS CITY, KAN. (March 2, 2026) – Marco “El Tiburón” Romero (12-0, 11 KOs) stands out as an ideal, if not perfect, boxing prospect.
Romero is undefeated in 12 pro fights with 11 stoppages, winning all 26 rounds Read Full Story >>>
Quietly formidable boxers Kristian Prenga & Pyrce Taylor continue Their assault on the heavyweight division
PhilBoxing.com, Tue, 03 Mar 2026
NEW YORK CITY (March 2, 2026) – A pair of relatively low-key, but highly formidable heavyweights, Albanian knockout artist Kristian “KP” Prenga (20-1, 20 KOs) and former college basketball player Pryce Taylor (11-0, 7 KOs), of Brooklyn, recently turned in impressive victories on the same weeke Read Full Story >>>
“Prince” Albert Pagara Flies to Perth for WBC Australasia Title Fight
By Carlos Costa, PhilBoxing.com, Mon, 02 Mar 2026
Former ALA star "Prince" Albert Pagara has secured a golden opportunity to revive his career with a title fight in Australia.
The popular and occasionally controversial Pagara (37-2, 26 KOs) will face undefeate Read Full Story >>>
Ryan Daye vows a dominant standout performance in WBC title Clash March 13 in Perth Thunderdome 53
PhilBoxing.com, Mon, 02 Mar 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 Austr Read Full Story >>>
Jerusalem faces daunting task
By Nick Giongco, Daily Tribune, Mon, 02 Mar 2026
There is a moderate to high chance that Melvin Jerusalem will return home from South Africa in mid-May an ex-world champion.
The Filipino fighter makes the fourth defense of the World Boxing Council (WBC) strawweight title against hometown bet Siyakholwa Kuse on 16 May at the Emperors Palace in J Read Full Story >>>
Moncal, Mag-aso rule Legacy Run
By Lito delos Reyes, PhilBoxing.com, Mon, 02 Mar 2026
JAN Brixel Moncal of Samar and local bet May Angelie Mag-aso ruled the 21-kilometer race of the first-ever Legacy Run held Sunday at the Azuela Cove in Lanang, Davao City.
Moncal timed 1 hour, 12 minutes and 54 seconds to win the men’s division.
“Grateful for the strength, proud of the res Read Full Story >>>
Lavant Brownlee Earns Gold, Lorenzo Patricio Earns Silver at Strandja 2026 Boxing Tournament
PhilBoxing.com, Mon, 02 Mar 2026
Brownlee Claims 4-1 Win in 70-Kilogram Finals; Patricio Narrowly Falls 3-2 on Men’s 55-Kilogram Finals
SOFIA, Bulgaria (March 1, 2026) – The USA Boxing Elite High Performance Team concluded its contention at the 77th International Strandja Boxing Tournament on Sunday in Sofia, Bulgaria. Lavan Read Full Story >>>
Influencer Brooklyn Barwick Disputes hometown decision for NBA Americas Featherweight title
PhilBoxing.com, Mon, 02 Mar 2026
NEW YORK CITY (March 1, 2026) – Social media influencer and pro boxer Brooklyn “The Big Deal” Barwick realized last Thursday night in the Dominican Republic that relying on judges, especially when facing a hometown opponent, is always risky.
In her seventh professional bout, Barwick was han Read Full Story >>>
HALL OF FAMER WINKY WRIGHT TO PARTICIPATE IN 2026 HALL OF FAME INDUCTION WEEKEND FESTIVITIES
PhilBoxing.com, Mon, 02 Mar 2026
Annual Hall of Fame Weekend celebration set for June 11-14
CANASTOTA, NY - MARCH 1, 2026 - The International Boxing Hall of Fame and Museum is pleased to announce Hall of Famer Winky Wright will participate i Read Full Story >>>
Reyes Siblings New Champions in US chess tourney
PhilBoxing.com, Mon, 02 Mar 2026
US based Oshrie Jhames Reyes and Prince Jhamie Reyes both finished strong with perfect 4/4 scores as the 2026 Louisiana Tournament of Champions Qualifier concluded. The tournament was held at Baton Rouge, Louisiana.
Oshrie is the new Louisiana State Champion (Grades 9–12) and Prince Jhamie is Read Full Story >>>
Navarrete outclasses Nunez in 11 rounds, unifies 130-pound titles
By Manouk Akopyan, The Ring, Mon, 02 Mar 2026
Emanuel Navarrete and Eduardo Nunez met in the middle of the desert for an old-school shootout and civil war Saturday night in Glendale, Arizona.
All accounts indicated that the all-Mexico matchup would be a razor-thin affair that featured two-way fire in a fight of the year frontrunner.
Once the Read Full Story >>>
Lorenzo Parra Delivers Stunning Second-Round Knockout at Sold-Out Manny Pacquiao Promotions Event at Turning Stone Resort Casino in Verona, N.Y.
PhilBoxing.com, Sun, 01 Mar 2026
VERONA, N.Y. – Lorenzo Parra (24-1-1, 18 KOs) was crowned the WBO Featherweight International Champion following a stunning upset knockout victory over Elijah Pierce (21-2, 17 KOs) atop Manny Pacquiao Promotions: Pierce vs Read Full Story >>>
Almacen Bros Score Knockout Wins in Exciting Brico Santig Show in Thailand Live on TrillerTV
By Carlos Costa, PhilBoxing.com, Sun, 01 Mar 2026
BANGKOK, Thailand — The Almacen Brothers, Alexander and Mark Jason, did not disappoint their fans! The two brothers from Muntinlupa, Metro Manila, claimed fast and furious knockout wins in Brico Santig's Highland Bo Read Full Story >>>
Lorenzo Patricio and Lavant Brownlee Advance to Gold Medal Round in Bulgaria
PhilBoxing.com, Sun, 01 Mar 2026
Brownlee and Patricio Secure Unanimous Decisions in Saturday’s Semifinal Contests
SOFIA, Bulgaria (February 28, 2026) – Lorenzo Patricio and Lavant Brownlee headlined day six at the 77th International Strandja Boxing Tournament in Sofia, Bulgaria, for the USA Boxing Elite High Performance Tea Read Full Story >>>
HALL OF FAMER TIMOTHY BRADLEY JR. TO RETURN TO CANASTOTA FOR 2026 HALL OF FAME INDUCTION WEEKEND
PhilBoxing.com, Sun, 01 Mar 2026
Annual Hall of Fame Weekend celebration set for June 11-14
CANASTOTA, NY - FEBRUARY 28, 2026 - The International Boxing Hall of Fame and Museum is pleased to announce Hall of Famer Timothy Bradley Jr will return t Read Full Story >>>
Paras stops Abcede in 2nd round
By Lito delos Reyes, PhilBoxing.com, Sun, 01 Mar 2026
ORTHODOX Vince “Kamikaze” Paras of General Santos City knocked out Jatsever Abcede of Bukidnon with a lethal right in the 2nd round last February 26.
Paras knocked down Abcede twice in the 1st round and co Read Full Story >>>
Undefeated Welterweight Ruben Aguilar Stops Luis Lopez in Eight Brutal Rounds in Main Event of ProBoxTV’s ‘The Contender Series’ at University of Texas in Arlington
PhilBoxing.com, Sun, 01 Mar 2026
Hometown Hero Edward Vazquez Outclasses and Stops Grimardi Machuca in Six Rounds in Co-Feature
Catch The Replay of all the Action on ProBoxTV’S YOUTUBE CHANNEL
(February 27, 2026) – Ruben “El Pollito Read Full Story >>>
Patricio, Brownlee and Awinongya Enter Medal Rounds on Day Five of Strandja 2026 Boxing Tournament
PhilBoxing.com, Sun, 01 Mar 2026
Lorenzo Patricio, Lavant Brownlee and Joseph Awinongya Secure Unanimous Decisions in Quarterfinals
SOFIA, Bulgaria (February 27, 2026) – The USA Boxing Elite High Performance Team saw three men’s boxers enter the medal rounds on Friday at the 77th International Strandja Boxing Tournament in S Read Full Story >>>
Mayweather vs Pacquiao III Not Ruled Out After 11-Year Wait
By Phil D. Jay, World Boxing News, Sun, 01 Mar 2026
It took eleven years to get Mayweather–Pacquiao II over the line, and the wait created a simple reality in boxing: the rematch became a permanent rumor until it suddenly became a real event.
World Boxing News has tracked that thread longer than most. Mayweather vs. Pacquiao 2 is the most writte Read Full Story >>>