High Stakes in Ballarat: Oppas and Jarurattanachai Clash for WBC Australasia Minimum Gold Title
By NewsHub @ PhilBoxing, PhilBoxing.com, Wed, 26 Aug 2026
The Mercure Exhibition Centre in Ballarat is set to host a pivotal matchup this Saturday, August 29, as Filipino standout Renden “Take Over” Oppas faces off against undefeated Thai fighter Jirakrit J Read Full Story >>>
Training Camp Notes: Juan Carlos Carrillo Ready to Bring the Fight to Najee Lopez in Battle of Unbeatens
By NewsHub @ PhilBoxing, PhilBoxing.com, Wed, 26 Aug 2026
Undefeated Colombian Contender Carrillo Embraces Underdog Role Ahead of High-Stakes WBO Latino Light Heavyweight Title Clash
LAS VEGAS, NV (August 25, 2026) — Undefeated Colombian light heavy Read Full Story >>>
Filipino Alexander Piñero Dave to compete in Indonesia Billiards Meet
By Marlon Bernardino, PhilBoxing.com, Wed, 26 Aug 2026
Filipino Alexander Piñero Dave is set to compete in the Invitational Battle Jawara Billiard to be held on September 12-14, 2026 in Jakarta, Indonesia.
The 41- year old billiard player from Lipa City, Bata Read Full Story >>>
IBA clothing brand becomes apparel supplier for WBA Heavyweight Champion Murat Gassiev
PhilBoxing.com, Wed, 26 Aug 2026
Lausanne, Switzerland — IBA lifestyle and sportswear clothing, the official apparel brand of the International Boxing Association (IBA), proudly announces that the organisation is to support WBA heavyweight c Read Full Story >>>
WBO Approves Navarrete-Foster Unification; Winner Faces Charly Suárez in 180 Days
By Carlos Costa, PhilBoxing.com, Tue, 25 Aug 2026
WBO President Gustavo Olivieri announced today that the WBO has officially approved a 130-lb unification bout between WBO/IBF Super Featherweight World Champion Emanuel "Vaquero" Navarrete (40-2-1, Read Full Story >>>
Marlon Tapales Withdraws from Australian Bout Following Tragic Family Loss
By NewsHub @ PhilBoxing, PhilBoxing.com, Tue, 25 Aug 2026
Former world champion Marlon “The Nightmare” Tapales has officially withdrawn from his scheduled fight this Saturday, August 29, following a tragic passing within his family.
The heartbreaking news was broken by Troy Kovaks, a close personal friend and confidante of Tapales. The withdrawal re Read Full Story >>>
THE PAST WEEK IN ACTION 24 AUGUST 2026: Teofimo Decisions Romero for WBA Welter Title; Russell UD Santillan; Hernadez MD Veron; Serrano MD Manzur; Liddard Beats Morello
By Eric Armit, PhilBoxing.com, Tue, 25 Aug 2026
HIGHLIGHTS:
-Teofimo Lopez takes a majority decision over champion Rolando Romero to win the WBA world welterweight title. Gary Antonio Russell outscores Victor Santillan for the WBA interim super bantamw Read Full Story >>>
Risk worth taking for IBF No. 1 World welterweight contender Paddy Donovan on Sept. 5th in Dublin
PhilBoxing.com, Tue, 25 Aug 2026
DUBLIN, Ireland (August 24, 2026) – International Boxing Federation (IBF) No. 1 world welterweight contender Paddy “The Real Deal” Donovan isn’t concerned about risking his mandatory challenger position Read Full Story >>>
Cebuano FM Mario Mangubat to join World Senior Chess Championship in Serbia
By Marlon Bernardino, PhilBoxing.com, Tue, 25 Aug 2026
Filipino FIDE Master Mario Mangubat is set to compete in the FIDE World Senior Chess Championships in Vrnjacka Banja, Serbia , from November 2 to 15, 2026.
" I will just try my very best and we'll see wha Read Full Story >>>
South African world champ Nontshinga in a car accident
By Gabriel F. Cordero, PhilBoxing.com, Tue, 25 Aug 2026
South African world champion Sivenathi Nontshinga, 27, a two-time IBF light flyweight world champion, was involved in a serious car accident on Monday, August 24, on Malibongwe Drive in Johannesburg, Sou Read Full Story >>>
Camp Notes: Eridson Garcia Hungry to Make the Most of WBO Latino Title Opportunity
PhilBoxing.com, Tue, 25 Aug 2026
BiYu Promotions Lightweight Faces Unbeaten Alan Chaves at Prudential Center in Newark Live on DAZN and TNT in the USA
DOMINICAN REPUBLIC (August 24, 2026) — There comes a point in a fighter’s career whe Read Full Story >>>
US Open Pool Final Live on Espn2 as Espn+ Showcases Full 2026 Tournament, 25–30 August
By NewsHub @ PhilBoxing, PhilBoxing.com, Tue, 25 Aug 2026
The 2026 US Open Pool Championship final is set for a major television showcase this August, with ESPN2 broadcasting the climax of the championship live on 30 August. The full tournament will also Read Full Story >>>
Filipino Louie Salvador finishes second in Bangkok chess
By Marlon Bernardino, PhilBoxing.com, Tue, 25 Aug 2026
Filipino Louie Salvador finished in second place at the 2nd Anniversary Red Knight Chess blitz tournament in Bangkok, Thailand.
Salvador had seven wins and two losses at the end of the one-day tour Read Full Story >>>
Fight Week Arrival: Moses Itauma Faces Defining Moment Against Filip Hrgovic for IBF Heavyweight World Title
By Dong Secuya, PhilBoxing.com, Mon, 24 Aug 2026
The waiting is almost over. As fight week kicks off in London, the buzz surrounding 21-year-old heavyweight sensation Moses Itauma has reached a crescendo. This Saturday, August 29, at the O2 Arena, Read Full Story >>>
Masangkay draws with Suzuki
By Lito delos Reyes, PhilBoxing.com, Mon, 24 Aug 2026
PEPITO Masangkay of Davao City settled a technical draw with Japanese Masahiro Suzuki, who suffered an accidental head clash in the 2nd round last August 21 at the Korakuen Hall in Tokyo.
The 3 Read Full Story >>>
Alvarez is new PBF featherweight title
By Lito delos Reyes, PhilBoxing.com, Mon, 24 Aug 2026
CHOLO Alvarez of General Santos City is now the new Philippine Boxing Federation featherweight champion.
The 20-year-old Alvarez beat Paolo Fortun via an 8-round unanimous decision in the Sanman 103.
Alvarez used his punching skills to secure a victory. He now has seven wins with four knockout Read Full Story >>>
Rolly-Teo Aftermath: Romero Cries 'Robbery' While Lopez Shuts Down Rematch to Pursue Welterweight Unification
By NewsHub @ PhilBoxing, PhilBoxing.com, Mon, 24 Aug 2026
The dust has barely settled inside Las Vegas' T-Mobile Arena, but the war of words between Teofimo Lopez and Rolando "Rolly" Romero is heating up fast.
Following a grueling 12-round majority decision th Read Full Story >>>
Yapp Leads Star-Studded Us Open Draw as 16 Former Champions Eye Glory in Frisco, 25–30 August
By NewsHub @ PhilBoxing, PhilBoxing.com, Mon, 24 Aug 2026
The 2026 US Open Pool Championship draw is set, with World No.1 and defending champion Aloysius Yapp leading a star-studded 256-player field featuring 16 former champions, including five-time winner Sh Read Full Story >>>
Trazo beats Noynay
By Lito delos Reyes, PhilBoxing.com, Mon, 24 Aug 2026
JOPERSON Trazo of Chao Sy Boxing Stable defeated Jeric Noynay of Cebu by a unanimous decision last August 22 in Mandaue City.
Trazo used his p Read Full Story >>>
Wendell Esguerra Manongsong to compete in Indonesia
By Marlon Bernardino, PhilBoxing.com, Mon, 24 Aug 2026
Filipino Wendell Esguerra Manongsong is set to compete in the Invitational Battle Jawara Billiard to be held on September 12-14, 2026 in Jakarta, Indonesia.
The 23 year old billiard player from Bansu Read Full Story >>>
Shocking Upset Highlights “Butterfly Brawl” Saturday as Exciting Night of Boxing Returned to the Santa Monica Pier
By NewsHub @ PhilBoxing, PhilBoxing.com, Sun, 23 Aug 2026
Culminating a thrilling day of more than eight hours of boxing, live music, and a DJ set from Rock and Roll Hall of Famer Mixmaster Mike of the Beastie Boys, Jalan Walker scored a 10-round unanimous decis Read Full Story >>>
Ukrainian Olympic champion Oleksandr Khyzhniak wins WBA Gold light heavyweight title
By Gabriel F. Cordero, PhilBoxing.com, Sun, 23 Aug 2026
Ukrainian Olympic champion Oleksandr Khyzhniak (3-0, 2 KOs), 31, defeated the experienced Argentinian Durval Palacio (16-5, 12 KOs) by unanimous decision (98-92, 99-91, 100-90) in a WBA Gold light heavyw Read Full Story >>>
Ronato "Ronnie" Alcano is set to compete in Efren "Bata" Reyes Birthday Cup
By Marlon Bernardino, PhilBoxing.com, Sun, 23 Aug 2026
Ronato "Ronnie" Alcano will be competing in the upcoming Efren "Bata" Reyes Birthday Cup to be held on August 28-30, 2026 at the Pacman's Cue Club,Lower Ground Floor, Worldwide Corporate Center, Shaw Read Full Story >>>
Teofimo Lopez Defeats Rolly Romero by Majority Decision to Become 3-Division World Champion
By Dong Secuya, PhilBoxing.com, Sun, 23 Aug 2026
Teofimo Lopez silenced his doubters and etched his name into boxing history on Saturday night (Sunday in Manila) at T-Mobile Arena, overcoming early disaster to outpoint Rolando "Rolly" Romero an Read Full Story >>>
Eumir to focus on pros
By Joaquin Henson, PhilBoxing.com, Sun, 23 Aug 2026
The die is cast and there’s no turning back. Tokyo Olympic bronze medalist Eumir Marcial is signed to fight Omar Ulises Huerta at the Pechanga Resort Casino in Temecula, California, on Sept. 19 and won Read Full Story >>>
Promoter Tony Tolj Previews Thunderdome 55: “It Has the Makings of a Special Night”
PhilBoxing.com, Sun, 23 Aug 2026
Perth, Western Australia — August 28, 2026
Dragon Fire Boxing promoter Tony Tolj is expecting fireworks when the iconic Thunderdome series returns to Metro City Arena this Friday, August 28, with Read Full Story >>>
Owen Corrigan: New Opponent, Same Goal — and a Tougher Test
PhilBoxing.com, Sun, 23 Aug 2026
Undefeated Australasian Light Heavyweight Champion Owen “Bomber” Corrigan returns to action on August 28 when Dragon Fire Boxing brings the 55th edition of the iconic Thunderdome series to Metro City Read Full Story >>>
Rolly Romero vs Teofimo Lopez: Teofimo Climbs Back on the Saddle
By Chris Carlson, PhilBoxing.com, Sat, 22 Aug 2026
This Saturday night Rolando 'Rolly' Romero faces Teofimo Lopez from Las Vegas, Nevada at the T-Mobile Arena. Romero has been out of the ring for over a year, coming off an upset victory over Ryan Garcia. Read Full Story >>>
Weigh-in Results from Butterfly Brawl — Tomorrow, Saturday, August 22 at Santa Monica Pier
PhilBoxing.com, Sat, 22 Aug 2026
SANTA MONICA, CALIF. (August 21, 2026) — Fighters faced off for the final time today at official weigh-ins ahead of tomorrow night's Butterfly Brawl, returning to the Santa Monica Pier on Saturday, Read Full Story >>>
FIDE Master Christian Mark Daluz rules Hybreed-Founder's Cup Rapid Chess Tournament- Open Division
By Marlon Bernardino, PhilBoxing.com, Sat, 22 Aug 2026
FIDE Master Christian Mark Daluz emerged as champion of the Hybreed-Founder's Cup Rapid Chess Tournament-Open Division at the 2nd Level Unimart Capitol Commons, Shaw Boulevard, Pasig City last F Read Full Story >>>
Former two-time world champion Zolani Tete assassinated
By Gabriel F. Cordero, PhilBoxing.com, Sat, 22 Aug 2026
Zolani Tete, 38, a two-time world boxing champion, was ambushed and killed on Friday outside his home in Mdantsane, Eastern Cape, South Africa. Police reported that two armed suspects approached his residence and Read Full Story >>>
LIDDARD-MORELLO OFFICIAL WEIGH-IN RESULTS
By NewsHub @ PhilBoxing, PhilBoxing.com, Sat, 22 Aug 2026
George Liddard and Dario Morello tipped the scales today and faced-off for a final time ahead of their EBU European Middleweight Title showdown on Saturday night – live worldwide on the Read Full Story >>>
Acapulco City looking to host the 64th annual WBC convention
By Gabriel F. Cordero, PhilBoxing.com, Sat, 22 Aug 2026
It has been learned that the government of the state of Guerrero in Mexico is seeking to have the world-renowned city of Acapulco host the World Boxing Council (WBC) Annual Convention again in Novembe Read Full Story >>>
Albino TKOs Hatanaka in 5th round
By Lito delos Reyes, PhilBoxing.com, Sat, 22 Aug 2026
KENNETH Albino of Dasmarinas City scored an upset against Japanese Kento Hatanaka via a 5th round knockout in just 56 seconds last August 16 at Ichinomiya Chuo Plaza Gym in Ichinomiya, Aichi.
The 22-year-ol Read Full Story >>>
Rolly Romero vs Teofimo Lopez (Fight Analysis)
By Ralph Rimpell, PhilBoxing.com, Fri, 21 Aug 2026
On Saturday, August 22, 2026, WBA welterweight (147 lbs) champion Rolando “Rolly” Romero (17-2, 13 KOs) returns to defend his title against fellow two-division champion Teofimo “The Takeover” L Read Full Story >>>