Casimero stops Nery in 4th round
By Lito delos Reyes, PhilBoxing.com, Sat, 06 Jun 2026
THREE division world champion John Riel “Quadro Alas” Casimero stopped Luis Nery of Mexico in the 4th round by a technical knockout today, June 6 at the Aichi, Tokoname in Aichi Sky Expo, Nagoya.
The 37-year-old Cas Read Full Story >>>
Llover loses steam, succumbs to Angeletti in title eliminator
By Reynald I. Magallon, The Manila Bulletin, Sat, 06 Jun 2026
Kenneth Llover just couldn’t keep the strong start and lost steam in the middle rounds to absorb his first taste of defeat at the hands of Michael Angeletti in their International Boxing Federation (IBF) bantamweight title eliminator at the Aichi Sky Expo in Japan on Saturday, June 6.
The Filip Read Full Story >>>
Edward Vazquez keeps title hopes alive by winning razor-thin unanimous decision over Daniel Lugo in Main Event of ProBoxTV
PhilBoxing.com, Sat, 06 Jun 2026
Weljon Mindoro drops Elias Espadas but settles for unanimous decision in co-feature
(June 5, 2026) –Edward Vazquez, 20-3, (6 KOs), picked up the US WBC silver super featherweight championship by taking a r Read Full Story >>>
LABAN PILIPINAS! Kenneth Llover Ready to KO His Way to a World Title Shot
By Carlos Costa, PhilBoxing.com, Sat, 06 Jun 2026
Mga kababayan, this is it. Kenneth "Lover Boy" Llover is ready.
In Tokoname, Japan, Kenneth made weight perfectly at 58.0 kg for his biggest fight yet.
This is an IBF title eliminator - one win a Read Full Story >>>
Nery Does It Again: Overweight, But Casimero Says Let’s Fight!
By Carlos Costa, PhilBoxing.com, Sat, 06 Jun 2026
Luis "Pantera" Nery the Mexican slugger and former world champion set to face our Johnriel Casimero in Saturday’s co-main event in Japan, missed weight BADLY at the first weigh-in.
Nery came in 1.5 kg ov Read Full Story >>>
Undefeated Gabriela Tellez to Challenge Elif Nur Turhan for IBF Lightweight World Title June 13 in Glendale, AZ
PhilBoxing.com, Sat, 06 Jun 2026
GLENDALE, AZ (June 5, 2026) – Boxlab Promotions' undefeated lightweight contender Gabriela "Sosa" Tellez (7-0, 3 KOs) of San Antonio, Texas, will face the biggest challenge of her young professional career when she ta Read Full Story >>>
SHEFFIELD FIGHT WEEK: OFFICIAL WEIGH-IN RESULTS, FIGHT NIGHT RUNNING ORDER FOR PADLEY VS FIAZ – LIVE ON DAZN
PhilBoxing.com, Sat, 06 Jun 2026
Josh Padley and Aqib Fiaz shared a tense final stare down after both making weight today in Sheffield ahead of their EBU European Super Featherweight Championship clash at the Utilita Arena – live worldwide on the Global Read Full Story >>>
Bruce “2.0” Seldon Jr.: From a Champion’s Son to Heavyweight Headliner
PhilBoxing.com, Sat, 06 Jun 2026
**ATLANTIC CITY, N.J.** — On Saturday, June 13, undefeated heavyweight Bruce “2.0” Seldon Jr. (8-0, 6 KOs) headlines a Boxing Insider Promotions card at the Tropicana Atlantic City Showroom against fellow un Read Full Story >>>
Mexican fighter ¨Artillero¨Rodriguez passes away after suffering brain injury on weekend fight
By Gabriel F. Cordero, PhilBoxing.com, Sat, 06 Jun 2026
Mexican boxer Isaías "El Artillero" Rodríguez passed away five days after suffering a severe brain injury on May 30th during a fight against Juan Carlos Zelaya "El Gallito" in the municipality of Cuatro Ciénegas. He had Read Full Story >>>
NEGROS OCCIDENTAL PILLARS CROWNED SBA SEASON 2 CHAMPIONS
By Marlon Bernardino, PhilBoxing.com, Sat, 06 Jun 2026
Top-seeded Pillars complete dominant campaign; Drahcir Mauricio named Finals MVP
The Negros Occidental Pillars have officially claimed the Sharks Billiards Association (SBA) Season 2 Championship, defeati Read Full Story >>>
Weights from Japan: Llover - 117.7 lbs., Angeletti - 117.5 lbs.
By Dong Secuya, PhilBoxing.com, Fri, 05 Jun 2026
Llover stripped to make weight.
Filipino contender Kenneth Llover and his team endured an uneasy moment during today's official weigh-in in Tokoname, Japan, after Llover initially failed to make weight o Read Full Story >>>
Antonio Vargas Locked in for Career-Defining Title Defense Against Jesse “Bam” Rodriguez as Training Camp Winds Down
PhilBoxing.com, Fri, 05 Jun 2026
KISSIMMEE, FL (June 4, 2026) – WBA Bantamweight World Champion Antonio Vargas (19-1-1, 12 KOs) is putting the finishing touches on what he describes as the best training camp of his professional career as he pr Read Full Story >>>
Test of fire for Llover
By Ed C. Tolentino, The Manila Times, Fri, 05 Jun 2026
HARD-HITTING Kenneth “The Lover Boy” Llover, the pride of General Trias, Cavite, will figure in a crucial battle this weekend in a bid to get closer to a shot at the International Boxing Federation (IBF) bantamweight (118 lbs.) championship.
Llover is booked to take on unbeaten American Micha Read Full Story >>>
Weights From ‘Vazquez vs. Lugo’ Event from College Park Center in Arlington, TX, & Broadcast Live on ProBoxTV
PhilBoxing.com, Fri, 05 Jun 2026
Main Event:
Edward Vazquez 130 lbs. vs. Daniel Lugo 130 lbs.
Weljon Mindoro 162.6 lbs. vs. Elias Espadas 162.4 lbs.
Alan Garcia 137 lbs. vs. Bryan Jimenez 136.4 lbs.
Guillermo Keb 137.4 lbs. vs. James Bernadin Read Full Story >>>
Locked and loaded: Llover’s camp enters twilight zone
By Nick Giongco, Daily Tribune, Fri, 05 Jun 2026
NAGOYA, Japan — The target is simple.
To get the job done this Saturday, Kenneth Llover has to impose his will early on American rival Michael Angeletti in their International Boxing Federation (IBF) bantamweight title elimination match at the Aichi Sky Expo.
“The only way we can win is to Read Full Story >>>
SHEFFIELD FIGHT WEEK PRESS CONFERENCE QUOTES: EVERYTHING THAT WAS SAID AS JOSH PADLEY AND AQIB FIAZ FACE OFF
PhilBoxing.com, Fri, 05 Jun 2026
Rivals Josh Padley and Aqib Fiaz faced-off today in Sheffield ahead of their EBU European Super Featherweight Championship clash at the Utilita Arena – live on the Global Home of Boxing, DAZN.
Champion Padley insiste Read Full Story >>>
“I would not say Yoka is more dangerous.” Murat Gassiev's coach Kadushin on boxer's training camp
PhilBoxing.com, Fri, 05 Jun 2026
Lausanne, Switzerland — One of the biggest heavyweight contests of the year is set for 11 July at Moscow’s VTB Arena, where WBA Heavyweight World Champion Murat Gassiev will defend his title against Rio 2016 O Read Full Story >>>
Homecoming for super middleweight prospect Elijah Garcia to be showcased June 20 on Kingsley Ibeh vs. Dante Stone card in Phoenix
PhilBoxing.com, Fri, 05 Jun 2026
PHOENIX (June 4, 2026) – Sensational super middleweight prospect Elijah Garcia (17-2, 13 KOs) has been added to the highly anticipated pro boxing card, presented by Whitfield Haydon in association with Toro Promotion Read Full Story >>>
Amateur Standout Kayla "The Truth" Gomez Set for Professional Debut on MF Pro's "Pugilist Revolution" June 19 in Long Beach
PhilBoxing.com, Fri, 05 Jun 2026
EL PASO, TX (June 4, 2026) – One of the most promising young talents in women's boxing is ready to begin the next chapter of her fighting career as amateur standout Kayla "The Truth" Gomez of El Paso, Texas, makes her Read Full Story >>>
Tancontian to lead PH team in Sambo Asia-Oceania
By Lito delos Reyes, PhilBoxing.com, Fri, 05 Jun 2026
FORMER world no. 1 Sydney Sy Tancontian will lead the Philippine national team to the 11th Asia-Oceania Sambo Championships set on June 23-28 at the Ninoy Aquino Stadium in Manila.
The 26-year-old Tancontian, a 10th Asia-Oceania Sambo Championships gold medalist, goes all out for her fourth overa Read Full Story >>>
Clarion to fight for WBC Youth World super flyweight title in Japan
By Lito delos Reyes, PhilBoxing.com, Thu, 04 Jun 2026
UNDEFEATED James Clarion of Kadingila, Bukidnon will challenge reigning WBC Youth World super flyweight champion Reon Fujino of Japan on July 5 at the Sangyo Hall in Kanazawa, Japan.
“My fight is so exciting because it's my Read Full Story >>>
2026 NBA Finals: Knicks Steal Game 1 in San Antonio 105-95
By Reylan Loberternos, PhilBoxing.com, Thu, 04 Jun 2026
Tagbilaran City, Bohol – Jalen Brunson fired 30 points and Karl-Anthony Towns had a double-double of 18 markers and 12 boards to lead the Eastern Conference champions New York Knicks in a Game 1 victory Read Full Story >>>
Thomas Gerbasi was my friend
By Tris Dixon , The Boxing Stack, Thu, 04 Jun 2026
homas Gerbasi was a friend of mine.
He was also one of this generation’s finest boxing writers and his byline was a fixture for leading publications for more than two decades.
It was little more than a year ago when I flew to New York on a triple mission. Firstly, I was going to do some expl Read Full Story >>>
LAMONT “THE REAPER” ROACH JR. AND WILLIAM “EL CAMARÓN” ZEPEDA TO BATTLE FOR THE WBC LIGHTWEIGHT WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP
PhilBoxing.com, Thu, 04 Jun 2026
SATURDAY, AUG. 1 AT THE THEATER AT VIRGIN HOTELS LAS VEGAS AS THE MAIN EVENT OF THE FIGHT, LIVE ON TNT & truTV AND WORLDWIDE ON DAZN
Fans can access the pre-sale beginning Thursday, June 4, ahead of the general on-sal Read Full Story >>>
Ramirez vs. Richards - Weigh In Results
PhilBoxing.com, Thu, 04 Jun 2026
MONTREAL, June 3, 2026 — Everyone made weight, so everything is set for the WBA interim light heavyweight world championship bout between current champion Albert Ramirez (22-0) and British contender Lerrone R Read Full Story >>>
Louisville and Boxing World commemorated 10th Anniversary of Muhammad Ali death
By Gabriel F. Cordero, PhilBoxing.com, Thu, 04 Jun 2026
Louisville, Kentucky, Muhammad Ali's hometown, commemorated the tenth anniversary of his death on June 3rd at the Muhammad Ali Center, founded by Ali and his wife, Lonnie. A memorial ceremony was held, announcing a new Read Full Story >>>
Sampson Lewkowicz: Boxing’s Picasso
By Emmanuel Rivera, RRT, PhilBoxing.com, Wed, 03 Jun 2026
In the fight game, a man’s reputation is either his greatest asset or his heaviest burden.
For Sampson Lewkowicz, it has only grown stronger and more special through the decades.
Long before the world figured out Read Full Story >>>
BARRY HEARN OBE TO FUND 10 BRAND NEW APPRENTICESHIP ROLES THANKS TO MATCHROOM CHARITABLE FOUNDATION AND COACH CORE
PhilBoxing.com, Wed, 03 Jun 2026
The Matchroom Charitable Foundation is proud to announce today an exciting new partnership with Coach Core Foundation to fund 10 apprenticeship roles for young people across the UK through its new 'Undercard' project.
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The Many Demons Of Gervonta Tank Davis
By Niall Doran, Boxing News and Views, Wed, 03 Jun 2026
A look at the many demons of Gervonta Tank Davis as many are wondering will he comeback to boxing in 2026.
He said he would not long ago.
Gervonta Davis was seen recently all be it very briefly on one of Adrien Broner’s new stream shows he has in the US.
Broner been a former four-weight w Read Full Story >>>
Olongapo to host National Age Group Chess Championship
By Marlon Bernardino, PhilBoxing.com, Wed, 03 Jun 2026
The search for future Grandmasters continues as the National Chess Federation of the Philippines holds the National Age Group Championships unfurling today until Sunday at Olongapo Civic Center.
The four-day event will have several divisions in the open and girls’ Under-8, U10, U12, U14, U16, U Read Full Story >>>