THE PAST WEEK IN ACTION 14 SEPTEMBER 2026: Ryan Garcia TKO Conor Benn in 2; Opetaia Stops Mikaelian; Baraou Outboxes Santillan; Suganob Stops Nontshinga
By Eric Armit, PhilBoxing.com, Tue, 15 Sep 2026
HIGHLIGHTS:
- in title fights Ryan Garcia demolishes Conor Benn in two rounds and Jai Opetaia halts Norair Mikaeljan. In other bouts Alexis Rocha outpoints Jose Carlos Ramirez with Andres Cortes and Read Full Story >>>
Former champ Iran Barkley Health Update
By Gabriel F. Cordero, PhilBoxing.com, Tue, 15 Sep 2026
Former American three time world champion Iran Barkley, age 66, is currently hospitalized. He is suffering from spleen cancer—the organ has already been removed—and will undergo chemotherapy and, reportedly, Read Full Story >>>
Pacquiao Leaves NCFP
PhilBoxing.com, Tue, 15 Sep 2026
FORMER senator and boxing hero Manny Pacquiao is not joining the National Chess Federation of the Philippines (NCFP).
Pacquiao, who was recently appointed as lead convenor and secretary of the National Ant Read Full Story >>>
Boxing boom in Bohol
By Joaquin Henson, PhilBoxing.com, Tue, 15 Sep 2026
Boxing is booming in Bohol and last Saturday’s fight extravaganza was a testament to how far the sport has gone in terms of nurturing future world champions and creating a sizable fan following. PMI ( Read Full Story >>>
Nico Ali Walsh to Headline Biyu Promotions’ “Heart of America Pro + Am Boxing Invitational” October 9-10 in Kansas City
By NewsHub @ PhilBoxing, PhilBoxing.com, Tue, 15 Sep 2026
Grandson of Muhammad Ali Set for Eight-Round Middleweight Main Event at Memorial Hall - Pryce Sparrow and Yusniel Abrahante Highlight Undercard
Local Amateur Boxing Featured Both Days; Main Professi Read Full Story >>>
Argentina Celebrates September 14th the Boxer's Day
By Gabriel F. Cordero, PhilBoxing.com, Tue, 15 Sep 2026
Every September 14th, Argentina commemorates "Boxer's Day" to honor the men and women who have been part of the boxing world.
Every September 14th, Argentina celebrates Boxer's Day, a date rooted in one o Read Full Story >>>
Biyu Promotions Fighters Shine on “Dominican Fight Night” in Santo Domingo
PhilBoxing.com, Tue, 15 Sep 2026
Rafael Abreu Scores Second-Round Knockout, Eliesel Rodriguez Ledesma, Pryce Sparrow, Ty Cassell and Angel Rodriguez Earn Impressive Victories. Watch replay on CombatVisionTV
SANTO DOMINGO, DR. (September 14, 2026) — “Dominican Fight Night,” co-promoted by BiYu Promotions and Shuan Boxing, d Read Full Story >>>
Kevin Anton to Face Yan Marcos in Battle of Undefeated Junior-Middleweight Southpaws, live on ProBoxTV, October 16, from Phoenix, Arizona
PhilBoxing.com, Tue, 15 Sep 2026
Justin Pauldo takes on Rene Tellez Giron in 10-round, all-action lightweight co-main event
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Unbeaten Dominican prospect Feudi Franco continues his rise after spectacular knockout victory against Yunior Desir
By Gabriel F. Cordero, PhilBoxing.com, Mon, 14 Sep 2026
Undefeated Dominican prospect Feudri Franco (8-0, 7 KOs) kept his unbeaten record and rising career on track with a spectacular, dangerous knockout victory over the previously undefeated Haitian-Dominican Y Read Full Story >>>
IBA President's Cup 2026 to launch IBA Elite in Istanbul with $3 million prize fund
By NewsHub @ PhilBoxing, PhilBoxing.com, Mon, 14 Sep 2026
Lausanne, Switzerland — The International Boxing Association (IBA) is set to open a new chapter in international boxing with the launch of IBA Elite, a new global competition platform built around sportin Read Full Story >>>
Matchroom Talent Agency Client Tom Aspinall Issues Ufc Career Update Amid His Ongoing Recovery From Serious Eye Injury
By NewsHub @ PhilBoxing, PhilBoxing.com, Mon, 14 Sep 2026
Matchroom Talent Agency client Tom Aspinall has today issued an imporant update regarding his ongoing rehabilitation from injury.
The UFC Heavyweight Champion has been sidelined since last Octob Read Full Story >>>
Premiere of the Documentary ¨Derecho a Boxear´ about female boxing rights in U.S.
By Gabriel F. Cordero, PhilBoxing.com, Mon, 14 Sep 2026
This Monday, September 14, marks the premiere of the documentary ¨Derecho a Boxear¨ (Right to Box), which explores the obstacles and conflicts regarding gender and societal attitudes toward women' Read Full Story >>>
Recah Trinidad 1943-2026: A Legacy Beyond Headlines and Deadlines
By Emmanuel Rivera, RRT, PhilBoxing.com, Mon, 14 Sep 2026
Philippine sports journalism lost one of its giants with the passing of Ricardo “Recah” Trinidad. To me, however, Recah was more than a great reporter. Through his words, his friendship with my father Read Full Story >>>
Results from Manta Ecuador with regional WBC and WBA championship fights
By Gabriel F. Cordero, PhilBoxing.com, Mon, 14 Sep 2026
On August 29, the Nocaut Fest took place in Manta, Ecuador, featuring bouts for WBC and WBA international titles.
Ecuadorian Abel Mina (20-4-1, 10 KOs), 33, defeated Mexican boxer Jesús Piña Nájer Read Full Story >>>
Thrilling: Ryan Garcia Stops Conor Benn in 2, Still WBC 147-Lb King — Teofimo or Pacquiao Next? (Analysis & Photos)
By Carlos Costa, PhilBoxing.com, Sun, 13 Sep 2026
Thrilling Ryan "KingRy" Garcia scored an awesome win, stopping trash-talker Conor Benn in 2 rounds to successfully defend his WBC Welterweight World Title on Saturday, September 12, at the T-Mobile Arena in Read Full Story >>>
Julio Cesar Chavez sons Omar and Julio Score Knockout Wins in Puebla
By Gabriel F. Cordero, PhilBoxing.com, Sun, 13 Sep 2026
Former Mexican world champion Julio César Chávez Jr. (57-7-1, 33 KOs) defeated Colombian fighter Jeison Troncoso (14-4, 10 KOs) via first-round knockout this past Saturday, September 12. The light heav Read Full Story >>>
Chong, Manalo to grace Mooncake Festival 10 Ball Tournament at PCC
By Marlon Bernardino, PhilBoxing.com, Sun, 13 Sep 2026
No less than Filipino Chinese Billiards Association (FCBA) President Mr. Danny Chong and International Billiards and Snooker Champion Kap. Marlon Manalo will be the guests of honor when the
Moon Cake Festival 10-Ball Tournament gets underway on September 23-27, 2026 at the Pacman' Cue Club (PCC), L Read Full Story >>>
LIGHTNING IN VEGAS: Ryan Garcia Demolishes Conor Benn in 2nd-Round Firestorm, Ignites Heated Post-Fight Altercation With Teofimo Lopez
By Dong Secuya, PhilBoxing.com, Sun, 13 Sep 2026
In a display of blinding hand speed and lethal power, WBC World Welterweight Champion Ryan "KingRy" Garcia made a resounding statement on Mexican Independence Day weekend, obliterating mandatory challenger Read Full Story >>>
Mark Magsayo Loses to Andres Cortes by UD
By NewsHub @ PhilBoxing, PhilBoxing.com, Sun, 13 Sep 2026
Former Filipino world champion Mark 'Magnifico' Magsayo lost by unanimous decision to undefeated Las Vegas native Andres Cortes on the undercard of the Ryan Garcia vs Conor Benn WBC welterweight Read Full Story >>>
Tough test for Magsayo
By Joaquin Henson, PhilBoxing.com, Sun, 13 Sep 2026
Undefeated Andres Cortes stands in the way of Mark Magsayo’s drive for a crack at the world lightweight boxing title and they’ll settle matters in a scheduled 10-round bout at the T-Mobile Arena in Read Full Story >>>
Abass Baraou Returns to Winning Form While Scoring Majority Decision over Giovani Santillan in Main Event of ProBoxTV from Frontwave Arena
By NewsHub @ PhilBoxing, PhilBoxing.com, Sat, 12 Sep 2026
Former IBF Featherweight Champion Luis Alberto Lopez Makes ProBox Promotions Debut by Stopping Daniel Lugo in Three in Co-Featured Bout
(September 11, 2026) – Tonight at Frontwave Arena in San Diego, Read Full Story >>>
Kids and Families Invited to Think, Play, and Bond Over the Board at the 2nd Masikhay Gambit Chess Tournament
By Marlon Bernardino, PhilBoxing.com, Sat, 12 Sep 2026
Young players and their families have a new reason to spend a Saturday together over a chessboard, as the PMA Masikhay Class of 1999 – Army Group announces the second staging of the Masikhay Gambit Chess Tournament, a FIDE-rated event welcoming players of all ages on 26 September 2026, from 10:00 Read Full Story >>>
Ryan Garcia vs Conor Benn Tussle on Paramount Plus
By Chris Carlson, PhilBoxing.com, Sat, 12 Sep 2026
Ryan Garica and Conor Benn go to battle live from the T-Mobile Arena, in Las Vegas, Neveda. Garcia is coming off a solid outing in a victory over Mario Barrios and now looks to defend his belt. Conor Read Full Story >>>
"Prince" Albert Pagara Eyes Redemption in September 19 Return Fight in Dubai
By Carlos Costa, PhilBoxing.com, Sat, 12 Sep 2026
Leyteño fan-favorite veteran "Prince" Albert Pagara (37-3, 26 KOs) is on the verge of a highly anticipated ring return, with a potential eight-round, non-title showdown slated for September 19 in Dubai Read Full Story >>>
Georgy Yunovidov claims IBA.PRO Intercontinental heavyweight title with stoppage win over Chris Thompson
PhilBoxing.com, Sat, 12 Sep 2026
Lausanne, Switzerland — Georgy Yunovidov (RUS) avenged his previous defeat to Chris Thompson (RSA) with a seventh-round stoppage to claim the IBA.PRO Intercontinental heavyweight title in Vologda, Russia.
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Panamá bids farewell to legendary world champion ¨El Tigre¨ Laguna
By Gabriel F. Cordero, PhilBoxing.com, Sat, 12 Sep 2026
This Friday, September 11, the funeral services for the legendary Panamanian world champion, Ismael "El Tigre" Laguna, were held at the Holy Trinity Catholic Church in Panama City.
Laguna was the second wo Read Full Story >>>
Matchroom Boxing Announces Monte-Carlo Showdown Vii Will Take Place on Saturday, December 12 – Live Worldwide on DAZN
By NewsHub @ PhilBoxing, PhilBoxing.com, Sat, 12 Sep 2026
One of the most prestigious events on the boxing calendar officially returns on Saturday, December 12, as Matchroom Boxing, in partnership with Monte-Carlo Société des Bains de Mer, stage Monte-Carlo Showdown VII.
Taking place at the stunning Salle des Étoiles, Sporting Monte-Carlo, the exclu Read Full Story >>>
Paul John Ortega eyes 39th Japan 10 Ball Title
By Marlon Bernardino, PhilBoxing.com, Sat, 12 Sep 2026
Filipino Paul John Ortega is ready to show his skills and talents when the 39th Japan Open Men's 10-Ball title 2026 gets going on September 19, 20 and 21 at New Pier Hall in Tokyo, Japan.
"I hope to do we Read Full Story >>>
ON WEIGHT IN VEGAS: Ryan Garcia and Conor Benn Lock In World Welterweight Title Clash
By NewsHub @ PhilBoxing, PhilBoxing.com, Sat, 12 Sep 2026
The scale drama is officially over, and the stage is set for one of the year's most volatile grudge matches.
On Friday afternoon in Las Vegas, WBC Welterweight World Champion Ryan "KingRy" Garcia and m Read Full Story >>>
PUSONG PALABAN IN BOHOL: 2026 GAB Convention Scores a Massive KO Win! (PHOTOS)
By Carlos Costa, PhilBoxing.com, Sat, 12 Sep 2026
The Pusong Palaban spirit was alive in Bohol as the 2026 Philippine Convention for Boxing Ring Officials, led by the Games and Amusements Board (GAB), wrapped up as a total success!
Running fr Read Full Story >>>
Tune in Tonight: “Dominican Fight Night” Streams Live Worldwide on Combatvisiontv
PhilBoxing.com, Sat, 12 Sep 2026
BiYu Promotions and Shuan Boxing Showcase Dominican and U.S. Rising Stars Live From Santo Domingo Beginning at 6:30 P.M. ET / 3:30 P.M. PT
SANTO DOMINGO, DR. (September 11, 2026) — Fight fans around the world can tune in tonight as “Dominican Fight Night,” co-promoted by BiYu Promotions and Read Full Story >>>
WBC's special "Tollan Topiltzin" belt for Garcia vs. Benn is ready
By Gabriel F. Cordero, PhilBoxing.com, Sat, 12 Sep 2026
The World Boxing Council (WBC) is proud to present the spectacular Tollan Topiltzin Belt, a one-of-a-kind creation that will be awarded to the winner of the highly anticipated showdown between Ryan Ga Read Full Story >>>
Tickets ON SALE NOW for Emanuel Navarrete-O’Shaquie Foster Three-Belt Unification Showdown at Frost Bank Center in San Antonio
PhilBoxing.com, Sat, 12 Sep 2026
Tickets can be purchased via Ticketmaster.com
SAN ANTONIO (Sept. 11, 2026) – Tickets for the three-belt super featherweight unification battle between WBO/IBF king Emanuel Navarrete and WBC ch Read Full Story >>>
Canoy to fight on October 10 in Gensan
By Lito delos Reyes, PhilBoxing.com, Sat, 12 Sep 2026
SOUTHPAW Joey “The Babyface” Canoy, who failed to have a fight with undefeated WBO and WBA reigning champion Oscar “El Pupilo” Collazo of Puerto Rico will now have a match on October 10 in General S Read Full Story >>>
First Panamanian female trainer Maria ¨Toto¨ Murillo passes away
By Gabriel F. Cordero, PhilBoxing.com, Sat, 12 Sep 2026
On Tuesday, September 8th, the passing of María de la Cruz “Toto” Murillo was announced. A legendary trainer and mentor in Panamanian boxing since the 1980s, she had a long career with the Read Full Story >>>