Suslenkov to face Joyce in a thrilling showdown at IBA PRO 19 in Moscow
PhilBoxing.com, Mon, 08 Jun 2026
Lausanne, Switzerland — On July 11 at VTB Arena in Moscow, one of Russia’s top heavyweight contenders, Artem Suslenkov is set to face 2016 Rio Olympic silver medalist Joe “Juggernaut” Joyce on the stacked IBA Pr Read Full Story >>>
Dalton Smith receives inaugural WBC Ricky Hatton Legacy Belt in front of thousands in Mancheste
PhilBoxing.com, Mon, 08 Jun 2026
Dalton 'Thunder' Smith paid tribute to his "hero", the late great, Ricky Hatton after he became the inaugural recipient of the WBC Ricky Hatton Legacy belt, celebrated in front of thousands of fans last night Read Full Story >>>
Stacey King three time NBA Champion with Chicago Bulls passes away
By Gabriel F. Cordero, PhilBoxing.com, Mon, 08 Jun 2026
Ronald Stacey King, 59, a three-time NBA champion with the Chicago Bulls, died on Sunday, June 7.
King was born in Lawton, Oklahoma, on January 29, 1967, and was an American basketball player and coach who played for Read Full Story >>>
FM Daluz sweeps 10th AQ Prime chess tilt
By Marlon Bernardino, PhilBoxing.com, Mon, 08 Jun 2026
FIDE Master Christian Mark Daluz swept his assignments and scored 6.0 points to take the championships trophy at the conclusion of the 10th edition of the AQ Prime Standard Open Chess Tournament at Lower Ground Activity Area, Alimall, Araneta, Cubao, Quezon City was held from June 6-7, 2026.
Dalu Read Full Story >>>
Llover vows comeback
By Joaquin Henson, PhilBoxing.com, Mon, 08 Jun 2026
Kenneth Llover was a win away from fighting for the IBF bantamweight title but lost the chance when he dropped a split 12-round decision to Texas-based Michael Angeletti in a championship eliminator at the Aichi Sky Expo, Na Read Full Story >>>
Peñalosa: Kenneth’s going up to 122
By Nick Giongco, Daily Tribune, Mon, 08 Jun 2026
TOKONAME, Japan — It’s not the end of the world for Kenneth Llover.
“That’s how it is… you win some, you lose some,” Llover said in his dressing room moments after absorbing a 12-round split decision loss to Michael Angeletti of the United States in their International Boxing Federati Read Full Story >>>
Banawa, rules National Age Group Chess Championship
By Marlon Bernardino, PhilBoxing.com, Mon, 08 Jun 2026
Jodiel Chloe Banawa, a Filipino chess prodigy, won the title via tie break at the end of the Standard competition of the 2026 National Age Group Chess Championship Under 8 Girls division in Olongapo City on Saturday, June 6, 2026.
Banawa joins first to fourth placers Chiara Vida Florendo of Zambo Read Full Story >>>
Saludar arrives in Japan to fight on June 10
By Lito delos Reyes, PhilBoxing.com, Sun, 07 Jun 2026
FROILAN “The Sniper” Saludar of Polomolok, South Cotabato is now in Tokyo today, June 7 to fight unbeaten Yutai Sakai of Japan on June 10 at the Korakuen Hall.
The 37-year-old Saludar [ Read Full Story >>>
Eala wins her 2nd WTA title at Lexus Birmingham Open
By Marlon Bernardino, PhilBoxing.com, Sun, 07 Jun 2026
Filipino Alex Eala won her second Women's Tennis Association (WTA) title on Sunday evening (Manila time) after beating Nikola Bartunkova of the Czech Republic in a hard-fought three-set thriller, 5-7, 6-3,7-5, Read Full Story >>>
Mindoro beats Mexican, stays undefeated
By Lito delos Reyes, PhilBoxing.com, Sun, 07 Jun 2026
WELJON “Triggerman” Mindoro of Zamboanga del Sur defeated Elias “Latin Kid” Espadas of Mexico by a unanimous decision last June 5 at the College Park Center Arlington in Texas, USA.
The 26-year-old Mindoro lande Read Full Story >>>
Panamanian Government, Roberto "Hands of Stone" Durán, and the Mexican Márquez Brothers Join Forces for Amateur Boxing Megaproject
By Gabriel F. Cordero, PhilBoxing.com, Sun, 07 Jun 2026
The Ministry of Commerce and Industries (MICI) reiterated its support for initiatives that will strengthen the country's international profile during the official launch of the "Roberto Durán: The Legacy" tournament, a p Read Full Story >>>
Alex Eala advances to Birmingham Open finals
By Marlon Bernardino, PhilBoxing.com, Sun, 07 Jun 2026
Photo credit: Dyan Castillejo.
Filipina tennis star Alex Eala continued her impressive run after defeating Rebeka Masarova of Switzerland with a score of 6–2, 4–6, 6–3 in the semifinals of the Lexus Birming Read Full Story >>>
Santé Barley Trilogy Run Asia 2026 Davao Leg 2
By Lito delos Reyes, PhilBoxing.com, Sun, 07 Jun 2026
THE Davao Leg 2 of the Santé Barley Trilogy Run Asia will be held on June 14 at the Azuela Cove in Lanang.
“There will be 21-kilometer, 10KM and 5KM categories,” said race director Kenneth Sai of KinetixSports.
Participants may complete the three legs in a single city or across different Read Full Story >>>
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 >>>