Bohat fights for PBF Silver bantamweight crown
By Lito delos Reyes, PhilBoxing.com, Thu, 21 May 2026
UNDEFEATED Jubet “Vampire” Bohat of Davao de Oro [formerly Compostela Valley] will fight Ricky Cajutol of Agusan del Sur for the Philippine BoxingFederation [PBF] Silver super bantamweight championship title on June Read Full Story >>>
KO artist Llover right on track
By Nick Giongco, Daily Tribune, Thu, 21 May 2026
Kenneth Llover is not skipping a beat in his training in Tagaytay City.
“Everything is right on track,” reported Carl Peñalosa Jr. 16 days before the crucial battle with unbeaten American Michael Angeletti at the Aichi Sky Expo in Tokoname, Japan.
The fight will determine who gets a shot Read Full Story >>>
AGM Bernardino to hold chess simul in San Manuel, Tarlac
By Marlon Bernardino, PhilBoxing.com, Thu, 21 May 2026
Filipino and United States chess master Almario Marlon Quiroz Bernardino Jr. is slated to play simultaneous chess exhibition matches at the Cultural Center in San Manuel, Tarlac on Friday, May 22, 2026.
Bernardino, who is also certified an online Arena Grandmaster, will play multiple games agains Read Full Story >>>
JONES VS. GUALTIERI FINAL PRESS CONFERENCE
PhilBoxing.com, Thu, 21 May 2026
FRIDAY, MAY 22 AT SAP CENTER IN SAN JOSE, CALIF., STREAMING LIVE WORLDWIDE ON DAZN
TICKETS AVAILABLE VIA TICKETMASTER.COM
SAN JOSE, Calif. (May 20, 2026) — Golden Boy Promotions made a splash in San Jose to Read Full Story >>>
Round 12 with Mauricio Sulaiman: From Madrid to Johannesburg – The Legacy of the WBC in South Africa
By Mauricio Sulaimán, PhilBoxing.com, Thu, 21 May 2026
Planes, trains, and automobiles; after a long journey with layovers in Barcelona, Madrid, and Istanbul, I managed to reach one of the most important countries in the history of our beloved World Boxing Council: South Africa Read Full Story >>>
TYSON VS. MAYWEATHER EXHIBITION IS ON— TYSON BROKEN HAND PUSHES EVENT FROM SPRING TO FALL OF 2026
PhilBoxing.com, Thu, 21 May 2026
NEW YORK (May 20, 2026)—Global superstars Mike Tyson and undefeated Floyd ‘Money’ Mayweather (50-0), who signed to get in the ring in an exhibition this Spring, will have a short moment to wait while Tyson fully Read Full Story >>>
Three Lions Promotions Building pro boxing back to Glory days in Metro Vancouver
PhilBoxing.com, Thu, 21 May 2026
Hometown lightweight prospect Eric Basran to headline ‘The Homecoming’ on May 30
HAMILTON, Ontario, Canada (May 20, 2026) – Three Lions Promotions is building professional boxing back to the glory years in Me Read Full Story >>>
Jenn Perella shines, Bobby Laing stops Russ Kimber in 1st round
PhilBoxing.com, Thu, 21 May 2026
(L-R: Jenn Perella & Kate Radomska)
Rumble at the Rink II official results from Quincy, MA
QUINCY, Mass. (May 20, 2026) – The star of last Saturday night’s “Rumble at the Rink II,” presented by Granite Chin Read Full Story >>>
TRAINING CAMP NOTES: Gustavo Trujillo Looks to Continue his Rise in the Heavyweight Division
PhilBoxing.com, Thu, 21 May 2026
"I want to become the first Cuban heavyweight champion in boxing history"
MIAMI, FL (May 20, 2026) – Undefeated heavyweight contender Gustavo "The Cuban Assasin" Trujillo (10-0, 9 KOs), currently ranked Read Full Story >>>
Filipino Francisco "Django" Bustamante rules 2026 Buffalo’s Pro Classic 1 Ball One Pocket Division
By Marlon Bernardino, PhilBoxing.com, Thu, 21 May 2026
Francisco "Django" Bustamante of the Philippines added another feather to his cap after defeating Evan Lunda of the United States, 4-0, to capture the 2026 Buffalo’s Pro Classic 1 Ball One Pocket Division crown at the Read Full Story >>>
USA Boxing Elite High Performance Squad Secures Eight More Victories on Day Three of 2026 Copa America
PhilBoxing.com, Thu, 21 May 2026
United States Earns Eight More Wins In Girardot
GIRARDOT, Colombia (May 20, 2026) – USA Boxing’s Elite High Performance Squad had another eye-popping day in Girardot, Colombia, as National Development Coach Edward Fonteneaux led his team to eight more wins. USA Boxing has now earned a dominan Read Full Story >>>
Netflix can get someone else for Pacquiao if Mayweather doesn’t play ball
By Niall Doran, Boxing News and Views, Thu, 21 May 2026
Netflix can get someone else for Pacquiao if Floyd Mayweather continues to stall their event and rematch in September.
May Pac 2 talks continue on with nothing confirmed for the new possible date in September in Vegas just yet.
There comes a point when a company like Netflix, as big as they ar Read Full Story >>>
THE PAST WEEK IN ACTION 19 MAY 2026: Davis Outpoints Albright; Kuse Dethrones Jerusalem; Donovan Defeats Chukhadzhian; Hrgovic Stops Allen
By Eric Armit, PhilBoxing.com, Wed, 20 May 2026
HIGHLIGHTS:
-Keshawn Davis outpoints Nahir Albright and Brian Norman dismantles Josh Wagner in two rounds; There are wins for Kelvin and Keon Davis and Yan Santana
-South African SIYAKHOLWA KUSE decisions champion Read Full Story >>>
2026 NBA Playoffs: Knicks Rally from 22 Points Down to Beat Cavs 115-104 in OT
By Reylan Loberternos, PhilBoxing.com, Wed, 20 May 2026
Tagbilaran City, Bohol – The New York Knicks rallied from a 22-point 4th quarter deficit to beat the Cleveland Cavaliers in overtime 115-104 on Tuesday night (Wednesday morning, Philippine time) at the Read Full Story >>>
Filipino grabs second place in the National Canada Chess Challenge 2026
By Marlon Bernardino, PhilBoxing.com, Wed, 20 May 2026
Rensel Matthew Bacuyag, a nine-year-old Filipino chess prodigy, emerged captured second place in the 37th Annual Canadian Chess Challenge national finals held at the Victoria Inn Hotel and Convention Center in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada from May 16-18, 2026.
The Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada Read Full Story >>>
Spotlight on Mexico City: boxers speak ahead of IBA Pro 18
PhilBoxing.com, Wed, 20 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, an Read Full Story >>>
2026 NBA Playoffs: Wembanyama Outshines MVP Gilgeous-Alexander as Spurs Beat Thunder 122-115 in Double Overtime Thriller
By Reylan Loberternos, PhilBoxing.com, Wed, 20 May 2026
Tagbilaran City, Bohol – The San Antonio Spurs eked out a 122-115 double overtime victory over the defending champions Oklahoma City Thunder to take Game 1 of their best-of-seven Western Conference Finals series o Read Full Story >>>
0 MUST GO: SELDON JR. vs. POPPER — JUNE 13 AT THE TROP
PhilBoxing.com, Wed, 20 May 2026
Boxing Insider Promotions returns to the Tropicana Atlantic City Showroom on Saturday, June 13, 2026, as undefeated South Jersey heavyweights Bruce Seldon Jr. and Josh Popper headline the biggest local heavyweight show Read Full Story >>>
CARL “THE COBRA” FROCH REUNITES WITH ANDRE WARD ON ART OF WARD FOR FIRST IN-DEPTH SIT-DOWN SINCE THEIR LEGENDARY SUPER SIX FINAL
PhilBoxing.com, Wed, 20 May 2026
“Iron sharpens iron. It was a good 12 rounds with you. You made me a better fighter.” ~ Andre Ward to Carl Froch
Nearly 14 years after they shared 12 of the most-watched rounds of the Super Six era, two-time Hall Read Full Story >>>
BOXING LEGEND DARREN BARKER ANNOUNCES 'THE LONGEST ROUND' – A WORLD-FIRST ENDURANCE CHALLENGE FOR MEN'S MENTAL HEALTH
PhilBoxing.com, Wed, 20 May 2026
Former IBF World Middleweight Champion and DAZN Boxing commentator Darren Barker has today announced 'The Longest Round', a world‑first endurance challenge that will see him travel more than 1,800 miles across land and Read Full Story >>>
IBA stands ready to organise Jon Jones professional boxing fight in Russia
PhilBoxing.com, Wed, 20 May 2026
Lausanne, Switzerland — The International Boxing Association (IBA) has expressed its strong interest and readiness to stage a professional boxing bout for former UFC light-heavyweight and heavyweight champion Jon Jones.
The announcement follows recent comments from the decorated American fighte Read Full Story >>>
USA Boxing Elite High Performance Squad Earns Eight More Wins on Day Two at 2026 Copa America
PhilBoxing.com, Wed, 20 May 2026
United States Secures 19 Total Wins Through Two Days in Colombia
GIRARDOT, Colombia (May 19, 2026) – The USA Boxing Elite High Performance Squad had another dominant day at the 2026 Copa America event in Girardot, Colombia. The United States secured eight more wins on Monday, bringing its total Read Full Story >>>
QC ends PCAP Season 6 All-Filipino conference campaign
By Marlon Bernardino, PhilBoxing.com, Wed, 20 May 2026
The IIEE PSME Quezon City Simba’s Tribe closed out the All-Filipino conference Season 6 of the Professional Chess Association of the Philippines (PCAP) with 8-14 win-loss card.
Team owners Danilo Ponay and Engr. Allan Alvarez together with coaches Michaela Concio, Engr. Bren Sasot and Mark Oli Read Full Story >>>
It’s in the blood
By Joaquin Henson, PhilBoxing.com, Tue, 19 May 2026
Rolando Gabriel Dy showed that bloodline makes a difference in the ring as displaying his father Rolando Navarrete’s fistic power, he retained his BKB Bare Knuckle Boxing world superwelterweight title via a second round dem Read Full Story >>>
“The fans will be the true winners” – Angel Ayala ready for IBA PRO 18 in Mexico City
PhilBoxing.com, Tue, 19 May 2026
Lausanne, Switzerland — The countdown to a highly anticipated night of professional boxing has officially begun following a press conference in the capital of Mexico ahead of Thursday' IBA PRO 18 event at the Arena Read Full Story >>>
“Floyd “Out of Money” Mayweather”: Fans explode after Floyd Mayweather Jr releases tickets and confirms next fight amid lawsuits and Netflix chaos
By Global Sports Desk, Times of India, Tue, 19 May 2026
Floyd Mayweather Jr has finally confirmed his next fight after months of confusion surrounding his boxing future. The undefeated former world champion announced on social media that he will face Mike Zambidis under the Mayweather Promotions and Front Row Fight Series banner. The event will take plac Read Full Story >>>
Rematch option for Melvin
By Joaquin Henson, PhilBoxing.com, Tue, 19 May 2026
Melvin Jerusalem has the option to fight a trilogy with Siyakholwa Kuse who wrested his WBC minimumweight title via a unanimous 12-round decision at the Emperors Palace, Kempton Park, South Africa last Saturday. Read Full Story >>>
World-class stablemates John ‘Scrappy’ Ramirez & Darius ‘DFG’ Fulghum fighting on same card Friday night in San Jose
PhilBoxing.com, Tue, 19 May 2026
LOS ANGELES (May 18, 2026) –- World-class stablemates, super flyweight John “Scrappy” Ramirez (16-1, 9 KOs), rated No. 1 in the world by the World Boxing Association (WBA), and WBA No. 5-rated super middleweight Darius Read Full Story >>>
Ignacio Defeats Malayan to Claim Title and USD 10,000 Prize
By Marlon Bernardino, PhilBoxing.com, Tue, 19 May 2026
Jeffrey Ignacio clinched the Taom Arena Open title with a dominant 13-1 victory over Sean Mark Malayan in an all-Filipino final held in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, last Monday, May 18, 2026.
Ignacio takes ho Read Full Story >>>
USA Boxing Elite High Performance Squad Dominates Day One of 2026 Copa America with 11-0 Record
PhilBoxing.com, Tue, 19 May 2026
United States Goes 11-0 On Day One In Colombia
GIRARDOT, Colombia (May 18, 2026) – The USA Boxing Elite High Performance Squad swept the opening day at the 2026 Copa America event with a dominant 11-0 record at the Coliseo Centenario in Girardot, Colombia. On Sunday, May 17, the United States h Read Full Story >>>