Santiago-Taniguchi Final Presser
PhilBoxing.com, Wed, 01 Apr 2026
Tokyo, Japan: Unified WBO / WBA Jr Flyweight Champion Rene “Chulo” Santiago met face to face with former world champion Masataka Taniguchi ahead of there clash this Friday, April 3rd from the famed Korakue Read Full Story >>>
Jimuel in Action on Friday!
By Carlos Costa, PhilBoxing.com, Wed, 01 Apr 2026
Jimuel Pacquiao, the 25-year-old son of boxing legend Manny Pacquiao, is set to have his 2nd fight this Friday, April 3, at the Pechanga Resort Casino in Temecula, California.
He's looking to score his 1st pro win af Read Full Story >>>
“Rumble in the Une” Makes History in Union City with Star-Studded Fight Card Headlined by Jacob Macalolooy
PhilBoxing.com, Wed, 01 Apr 2026
Union City, CA — On Saturday, April 4th, the Bay Area boxing scene reaches a historic milestone as Union City hosts its first-ever professional boxing event, “Rumble in the Une,” at the Guy Eman Read Full Story >>>
Is Floyd chickening out?
By Joaquin Henson, PhilBoxing.com, Wed, 01 Apr 2026
Last February, it was announced that Floyd Mayweather and Manny Pacquiao would face off in a rematch of their 2015 fight on Sept. 19 at The Sphere, Las Vegas. The day before, Pacquiao confided that the fight was a done de Read Full Story >>>
Bacaro to challenge Toyoshima on April 4
By Lito delos Reyes, PhilBoxing.com, Wed, 01 Apr 2026
CARLO “Brown Sugar” Bacaro of Negros Oriental will challenge reigning WBO Asia Pacific super welterweight champion Ryota Toyoshima in Japan on April 4 at the Korakuen Hall in Tokyo.
The 26-year-old Bacaro [ Read Full Story >>>
IBA steps forward as potential organiser for Bivol vs Beterbiev trilogy bout
PhilBoxing.com, Wed, 01 Apr 2026
Lausanne, Switzerland, March 31 — President of the International Boxing Association (IBA), Umar Kremlev, has expressed the organisation’s readiness to stage a third bout between Dmitry Bivol and Artur Beterbiev.
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PBF president Almario dies
By Lito delos Reyes, PhilBoxing.com, Wed, 01 Apr 2026
Dante Almario.
PHILIPPINE Boxing Federation [PBF] president Dante Almario died last March 28.
He was supposed to be 77 this coming June 15.
The viewing is presently at Almario’s residence at B8 L2 Champaca St., D Read Full Story >>>
Portland Trail Blazers have new owner after $4.25 billion sale
By Gabriel F. Cordero, PhilBoxing.com, Wed, 01 Apr 2026
Tom Dundon.
The NBA announced Monday night the approval of the sale of the iconic Portland Trail Blazers for a staggering $4.25 billion.
The Oregon franchise will soon have a new owner, investor Tom Dundon.
Dundon als Read Full Story >>>
PH chess wizard seven-year old Noah Lucas Palcis finishes second in Bangkok chess
By Marlon Bernardino, PhilBoxing.com, Wed, 01 Apr 2026
PH chess wizard seven-year-old Noah Lucas Palcis finished in second place in the just concluded AISB Chess Without Borders Under 9 Open chess tournament held at the Australian International School in Bangkok, Thailand last March 29, 2026.
Palcis, a Grade 2 student of Dominican School of Angeles C Read Full Story >>>
2 Time World Champion Marcos Maidana Confirmed for Ninth Annual Box Fan Expo, During Cinco De Mayo Weekend, Saturday May 2, in Las Vegas
PhilBoxing.com, Wed, 01 Apr 2026
Box Fan Expo – the Largest Boxing Fan Event held in the U.S – the Ultimate Boxing Fan Experience
Tickets On-Sale Now at EventBrite
Las Vegas (March 31, 2026) – 2-Time World Champion Marcos Maidana confirmed that he will appear at the Ninth Annual Box Fan Expo on Saturday May 2, 2026 at t Read Full Story >>>
THE PAST WEEK IN ACTION 30 MARCH 2026: Itauma Destroys Franklin in 5; Fundora Dismantles Thurman in 6
By Eric Armit, PhilBoxing.com, Tue, 31 Mar 2026
HIGHLIGHTS:
Moses Itauma destroys Jermaine Franklin in five rounds and there are title wins for Liam Davies , Brad Pauls, Willy Hutchiknson George Warburton and Nelson Birchall
-Sebastian Fundora dismantles Keith Read Full Story >>>
Panamanian WBC Judge Jesus Aleman murdered in Panama
By Gabriel F. Cordero, PhilBoxing.com, Tue, 31 Mar 2026
The tragic and suspicious circumstances surrounding the murder of Panamanian professional boxing judge Jesús Alemán on Sunday, March 29, 2026, during the inauguration of a soccer league in Ciudad Radial, Juan Díaz, Panama City Read Full Story >>>
‘I won’t be holding anything back! – Big Bad Bazley challenges The Pilgrim Ryan Williams for Heavyweight title May 29 in Perth – Thunderdome 54
PhilBoxing.com, Tue, 31 Mar 2026
May 29th, Dragon Fire Boxing hits the Metro City Arena for the second time this year for 54th Edition of the Iconic Thunderdome series with a stacked card.
One of the main events features undefeated Michael “Big Bad Read Full Story >>>
ZAYAS AND BOOTS CLASH IN UNIFIED BLOCKBUSTER AT BARCLAYS CENTER, BROOKLYN ON JUNE 27 – LIVE AND EXCLUSIVE ON DAZN PPV
PhilBoxing.com, Tue, 31 Mar 2026
WBO and WBA Junior Middleweight titles on the line in sizzling summer showdown in the Big Apple
Xander Zayas will defend his WBO and WBA World Junior Middleweight titles against Jaron ‘Boots’ Ennis at Barclays Cent Read Full Story >>>
Manny Pacquiao Promotions Announces Full Card to Join Taduran Vs. Perez on Friday, April 3, at Pechanga Resort Casino in Temecula, Calif. Live on ESPN Knockout
PhilBoxing.com, Tue, 31 Mar 2026
Jimuel Pacquiao Jr. Slated to Make His Second Professional Appearance in the Co-Main Event, while Rising Force Lazaro Lorenzana Also Returns to Action
TEMECULA, CALIF. – Manny Pacquiao Promotions (MPP) has announc Read Full Story >>>
13-0 prospect Marco Romero hasn’t lost a Fight in nearly 7 years and he’s only 20
PhilBoxing.com, Tue, 31 Mar 2026
KANSAS CITY, Kan. (March 30, 2026) – Kansas super middleweight/middleweight prospect Marco “El Tiburón” Romero (13-0, 11 KOs) has continued his remarkable streaks, which has also increased his rapidly growing s Read Full Story >>>
WORLD ELITE SUMO ANNOUNCES NEW DATE – SATURDAY, MAY 16 – FOR LIVE PROFESSIONAL SUMO EVENT AT PRUDENTIAL CENTER
PhilBoxing.com, Tue, 31 Mar 2026
Newark, NJ – March 30 – World Elite Sumo (WES) today announced a new date – Saturday, May 16 – for its previously announced, live professional sumo wrestling event at Prudential Center in Newark, N.J.
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Filipino boy, 15, wins US chess meet
By Marlon Bernardino, PhilBoxing.com, Tue, 31 Mar 2026
Fifteen-year-old Brandon Kier Sustento originally from Bacoor Cavite, Philippines and now living in the US, reign supreme in the Susan Polgar Charity Blitz Chess Tournament held at Momentum BMW Houston, Texas, USA on Monday, March 30,2026.
Sustento, a Grade 10 student of Harmony School of Innovat Read Full Story >>>
60 Years of Top Rank: Bob Arum’s First Fight Launched a Boxing Empire
PhilBoxing.com, Mon, 30 Mar 2026
A six-decade legacy at the forefront of the sport’s biggest moments
LAS VEGAS (March 29, 2026) — What began 60 years ago with a Muhammad Ali world title defense in Toronto became one of the most influential promotion Read Full Story >>>
Lebron James and son Bronny make NBA History
By Gabriel F. Cordero, PhilBoxing.com, Mon, 30 Mar 2026
Basketball superstar LeBron James and his son Bronny made NBA history early Sunday morning, March 29, in the game between the Los Angeles Lakers and the Brooklyn Nets. The rookie, wearing number 9, dunked a three-pointer, a bask Read Full Story >>>
Bryan Acosta Wins WBA Continental Americas Featherweight Championship with Unanimous Decision over Ronny Rios in Main Event of ProBoxTV from Thunder Studios in Long Beach
PhilBoxing.com, Sun, 29 Mar 2026
Rene Tellez Giron Picks up the WBC Continental Americas Lightweight Championship with Entertaining Knockout of Maliek Montgomery in Co-Feature
(March 28, 2026) – Mexican warrior Bryan “Latino” Acosta (21-2, 8 KOs) re Read Full Story >>>
Too much: Sebastian Fundora overwhelms, stops Keith Thurman
By Lance Pugmire, BoxingScene.com, Sun, 29 Mar 2026
LAS VEGAS – Too long, too strong, too much.
Sebastian Fundora, the 6ft 6ins WBC 154lbs titleholder, fulfilled his “Towering Inferno” nickname Saturday night, making the third successful defense of his belt with a sixth-round TKO of former unified welterweight champion Keith Thurman at MGM G Read Full Story >>>
Filipino boy, 9, wins in Canada chess meet
By Marlon Bernardino, PhilBoxing.com, Sun, 29 Mar 2026
Nine-year-old child prodigy Rensel Matthew Bacuyag ruled anew the Canadian Chess Challenge Newfoundland and Labrador Provincial Final 2026 held at Rennies River Elementary, St. John's Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada on Saturday, March 28, 2026.
Bacuyag, an online FIDE Master, bested all his opp Read Full Story >>>
Vagabov and Ziyaev crowned champions at IBA Bare Knuckle 4 in Saint Petersburg
PhilBoxing.com, Sun, 29 Mar 2026
SAINT PETERSBURG, March 28 — The KSK Arena played host to IBA Bare Knuckle 4, featuring a stacked card of elite fighters from across the globe. The event was defined by a string of clinical finishes, brutal exchanges, and Read Full Story >>>
Sherwin Tiu captures Kamatyas Open Chess crown
By Marlon Bernardino, PhilBoxing.com, Sun, 29 Mar 2026
Sherwin Tiu held FIDE Master Alekhine Nouri to a draw in the final round to rule the 19th Edition of the Kamatyas Rapid Open Chess Tournament at the Vista Mall, Nuvali in Sta. Rosa, Laguna Saturday, March 28, 2026.
Tiu thus finished the seven-round tournament with 6.5 points on six victories and Read Full Story >>>
Fundora vs Thurman: Can Keith Thurman Shake Off The Rust?
By Chris Carlson, PhilBoxing.com, Sat, 28 Mar 2026
This Saturday night Sebastian Fundora faces Keith Thurman in the main event of an Amazon Prime PPV. This matchup was postponed last fall after Fundora sustained a hand injury. This is a meaningful moment for both fight Read Full Story >>>
Albert Ramirez Against Lerrone Richards for the WBA Interim Light Heavyweight World Title on June 4 in Montreal!
PhilBoxing.com, Sat, 28 Mar 2026
MONTREAL, March 27, 2026 — WBA interim light heavyweight world champion Albert Ramirez and former British world champion Lerrone Richards will finally settle their score on June 4 in the main event of a card presente Read Full Story >>>
GM Daniel Quizon is the Favorite in 19th Kamatyas
By Marlon Bernardino, PhilBoxing.com, Sat, 28 Mar 2026
All eyes are on Grandmaster Daniel Quizon as he competes in the 19th Edition of the Kamatyas Rapid Open and Kiddies Chess Tournament 2026, set for Saturday, March 28, 2026, at Vista Mall, Sta. Rosa, Laguna, in front of Nuvali.
Also joining are International Masters Ronald Dableo, Jan Emmanuel Ga Read Full Story >>>
Weights From ‘Acosta vs. Rios’ Event from Thunder Studios in Long Beach, Calif., and Broadcast live on ProBoxTV
PhilBoxing.com, Sat, 28 Mar 2026
Main Event:
Ronny Rios lbs. 125.8 vs. Bryan Acosta 125.4 lbs.
Rene Tellez Giron 134.4 lbs. vs. Maliek Montgomery 134.8 lbs.
Leonardo Rubalcava 143.8 lbs. vs. Juan Antonio Llanes 144.4 lbs.
KJ Waialae 153.8 lbs. Read Full Story >>>
Mauricio Sulaiman: WBC maintains priority of the defense of fighters
By Gabriel F. Cordero, PhilBoxing.com, Sat, 28 Mar 2026
Mauricio Sulaiman.
The emergence of Zuffa Boxing has shaken the world of boxing. The project, led by Dana White, backed by Saudi capital and the TKO structure, seeks to transform the sport with a centralized model si Read Full Story >>>